High School Classes

Completion of 28 high school credits with required core subject courses.

• 4 years English Language Arts

• 2 years/4 semesters Writing-Intensive (3 semesters earned within English 2, 3, and 4) 

  • • See BHS Course Description Book for other writing-intensive courses

• 3 years Mathematics (1 year Algebra 1 and 1 year Geometry required)

  • • Various colleges may prefer 4 years of mathematics 

• 3 years Sciences (must include 2 years of laboratory science)

  • • Various colleges may prefer 4 years of sciences

• 4 years PE (exemptions for school athletics and band)

• 1 year Computer Literacy (Keyboard/Software Apps required)

• 1 semester Civics

• 1 semester Consumer Education

• 1 year US History (either I or II)

• 1.5 credits Social Sciences

• 9.5 credits elective courses (must include at least 1 year selected from Art, Music, *Foreign Languages, including American Sign Language, or Vocational Education)

  • • Elective courses include: Agriculture, Arts, Foreign Languages, Foods, Computer Tech/Business, Chorus, Band, online dual-credit/Edmentum, etc.

    • *Colleges may prefer/require minimum of 2 years foreign language (check with your desired college)

Xello College and Career Readiness Indicators (minimum of 3 completed with evidence of completion)

ACT State Assessment - Junior Year 

FAFSA Financial Aid Application - Senior Year

All school fees listed in Skyward paid in full with Front Office Administrator

Chromebook, charger, case turned in and accounted for 

French I, French II

German I, German II

American Sign Language 1A & 1B, ASL 2A & 2B

All one-year courses. All courses taught by Edmentum teachers online. Enrollment through BHS Counselor only. Course fees apply. These are not dual-credit college courses.

Currently Available In-Person At BHS:

Mrs. Alyssa Walser

BIO111 - Biology of Man

BIO140 - Anatomy & Physiology

*Biology courses include a full lab scheduled during homeroom. 

Ms. Karen Barrow

ENG110 - Composition I

ENG111 - Composition II

Mr. Robert Bernales

MATH110 - College Math

MATH111 - Introduction to Statistics

Student Access Online Through ICC Canvas:

ART110 - Art Appreciation

BUS110 - Introduction to Business

COMM110 - Introduction to Communications: Presentation & Theory

PSY110 - Introduction to Psychology

SOC110 - Introduction to Sociology

HLTH121 - Medical Terminology

CRJ110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

ICC110 - College Success

All semester-length courses for SY2025-2026. Course fees apply. Requirements must be met prior to enrollment. Students must meet with the counselor to enroll in any dual credit classes.

Schedules for 2026-2027 are created prior to the end of 2025-2026 school year. Students and parents/guardians can request a class/schedule change prior to the class starting in the fall and up to the end of the first week of school. There may be several reasons for a student or parent to request a class change and those reasons can be discussed on a case by case basis. 

Basic class change requests should meet the following guidelines:

1. Students will need to explain the reason for the request

2. The change cannot impact required graduation credits or classes (ex. drop Civics for an Art class)

3. Student should have all prerequisites completed for requested class

4. The requested class must have available seats and be a good fit for students graduation plan

5. Students must show parent approval (signed copy of printed schedule or email sent directly to counselor from parent)

Examples of reasons why a student cannot change a class: 

"I don't like the _____________ (teacher, other students, subject)."

"All my friends are in this/that class."

"I've heard that class has a lot of work."

"I want to leave school early."

"I'm failing and want to drop the class."

As you advance to higher grades, the classes you choose could make an impact on your future goals for higher education or career opportunities. 

Start thinking about what your natural skills are, what interests you have, and what your goals might look like after high school. Each year, you will create a schedule with classes that will set you on a track to achieve those goals. 

Are you an athlete looking to play Division I or II sports in college? You'll want to ensure your schedule includes NCAA-approved courses and be aware of the GPA and SAT score requirements.

Set up a meeting with the counselor early to discuss more and see how you can have college courses completed before you graduate, or have a certificate to work in the trades after graduation. 

Not sure what you want to do after high school? Sign up for the career and college focused field trips. Talk to Ms. Ross about what opportunities are offered and see how you can join.

Coursework for Undergraduate Admissions (per Illinois Board of Higher Education)

How many years of foreign language should I take in high school?

Can I take art classes instead of foreign language?

Should I take extra science or math classes for my major?

Should I take Chem II or Physics?

Are my dual-credit courses accepted at _____ University?

If these sound like questions you've had about what colleges may be wanting or what you should/shouldn't take while you're in high school, use the IBHE website (link below) to see some specific colleges and their requirements.

https://www.ibhe.org/aa_coursework.html