Welcome
to the counseling department's web site, Battle Creek Central
High School,
home of the Bearcats and the Pride of the State. We hope
this site is informative for students, parents, and the larger community
of Battle Creek Public Schools. We know that students are responsible
for learning what teachers have to offer, but support comes from a
number of places outside of the classroom. This site is here to help
our students and all those who help guide them.
Change
is always difficult. Whether you are moving to Battle
Creek from another school community, coming to Central High School
from one our feeder middle schools, or currently a student at Central
we want you to know that our department is here to help you succeed
every step of the way.
This
site has been designed to help you plan your years at Central in preparation
for what is to come when you leave here.
Good
plans shape good decisions. That's why good planning helps to
make elusive dreams come true.
Lester
R. Bittel, - The Nine Master Keys of Management
Planning
is a powerful tool, it helps you create opportunities for the future
and allows you develop those skills and talents that make you unique.
more about the importance
of planning
In
addition to credit and subject requirements needed for graduation,
we have included:
Information
about our department and how you can contact us.
Smaller
Learning Community (SLC) descriptions.
Information
about course selection, offerings and the curriculum at Battle Creek Central.
Sample
four-year plans that show you how to maximize your opportunities.
Bearcat
Tracks is a section intended to help you think about important things
each year you are in high school.
Information
about college admissions and things to think about when selecting
a college.
Links
for learning about financial aid.
A
section called quick links that will take you to ACT and SAT registration
sites and other links to help along the way with career planning,
study skills and other information of general interest.
Follow
the links for your year of graduation to see what is required for
you and browse the plans to help you think about what you want to
do.
Let
your guiding question be: What do I want to be prepared for when I
leave high school?