Academics

Graduation Requirements
Effective for the class of 2023 and beyond
 
General Diploma
English- 4 credits
Social Studies- 4 credits 
Math- 3 credits 
Science- 3 credits
PE/Health- 1.5 credits
Business- .5 credits
Fine Arts- 1 credit
Academic Electives- 2 credits
General Electives- - 4 credits
Pride Time- 2 credits
 
Total- 25 credits
 
College Diploma

English- 4 credits

Social Studies- 4 credits

Math- 4 high school credits or 3 high school credits and .5 college credits such as college algebra

Science- 3 credits

PE/Health- 1.5 credits

Foreign Language- 2 credits

Business- .5 credits

Fine Arts- 1 credit

Academic Electives- 1 credit

General Electives- 2 credits

Pride Time- 2 credits

 

Total- 25 credits

 

Vocational Diploma

 

Vocational Tech- 4 credits
English- 4 credits
Social Studies- 4 credits
Math- 3 credits
Science- 2 credits
PE/Health- 1.5 credits
Business- .5 credits
Fine Arts- 1 credit
Academic Electives- 1 credit
General Electives- 2 credits
Pride Time- 2 credits
 
Total- 25 credits
 
Required Core Classes:
English: English 9 or Honors, English 10 or Honors, English 11 or Honors, English 12 or Creative Writing and World Lit. or College
Social Studies: World History, American History, Choice Junior year, US Gov. and Econ
Math: Algebra 1, Geometry, 1 credit of choice
Science: Biology, 2 credits of choice
 
All students are required to complete 10 hours of community service per year + 20 hours of community service senior year prior to graduation. 
 

Class of 2023= 20 hours

Class of 2024= 30 hours

Class of 2025= 40 hours

Class of 2026= 50 hours

Here you will find which courses you should take each year to be successful and graduate on time!
 
9th grade:
English 9 or English 9 Honors
Algebra 1 or Geometry (if you successfully took Algebra 1 in 8th grade you will go into geometry) 
Biology
World History
Physical Education/Elective 
Tiger Academy/Elective
Elective
 
10th grade:
English 10 or English 10 Honors
Geometry or Algebra 2  (if you successfully took Geometry  in 9th grade you will go into algebra 2) 
Advanced Science
Social Studies of Choice
Business 
Tiger Academy  and Elective or Credit Recovery
Elective or Credit Recovery
 
11th grade:
English 11 or English 11 Honors
Algebra 2, Consumer Science, or Personal Finance
Advanced Science
American History
Tiger Academy and Elective or Credit Recovery
Elective or Credit Recovery
Elective or Credit Recovery
 
12th grade:
English 12 or College Composition/College Research 
If on the college prep track a 4th year or semester of College Alg. is recommended 
Economics and US Gov.
Tiger Academy and Elective or Credit Recovery
Elective or Credit Recovery 
Elective, Credit Recovery or Off Hour
Overview
  • Juniors and Seniors are eligible to take college classes through the University of Northern Colorado

  • Juniors can enroll in two college courses per semester

  • Sophomores in GT Pathway or have a 3.75 GPA are eligible to take college Western Civilization

  • All students must meet the following requirements'

    • C or above in high school courses

    • 85% attendance

    • Must be in good standing

  • Bennett School District will pay for 30 UNC credits, it is the responsibility of the student and parent/guardian to pay the rest of the tuition

    • Students are responsible for the cost of registration fees, course fees, and books

  • Students must receive a "C" or higher in their UNC classes in order to get college credit

    • Any student who receives a C- will be put on academic probation

    • Any student who receives a D or F will not be eligible to take any college courses at Bennett from that point on and the student will be required to pay back the cost of that course to Bennett School District

Courses offered
  • English Composition, US History, Western Civilization, Psychology, Sociology, Intro to Literature, Ethics Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Oceanography, Astronomy, College Algebra, Statistics, and Elementary Functions (Pre-Calculus)

  • Some courses have pre-requisites

  • Courses are subject to change

 
Why take college courses in High School?
  • Students are usually more academically ready to attend postsecondary institutions after graduation

  • 30 credits= 1 year of college free!

  • Students get some of the college experience before attending another postsecondary institution

 
 

Pickens Applications are now open! Rising seniors may apply now. In order to apply you must make an appointment with Mrs. Eby.  Due March 10! 

 

*There will be another chance to apply in a few weeks. Students will be notified at that time. 

 

 

Class of 2024-Pickens has a special opportunity for you! Pickens helps students begin a career and prepare for post-secondary workforce readiness. 

Pickens Programs by Industry

Pickens Virtual Tours

Pickens Website

Apprenticeship to Teaching Program 

 

More Important Information 

 

Ready to Apply?

Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Eby 

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