to take and when Throughout the year, there are numerous tests proctored both in and out of school. Please take the time to review the chart and familiarize yourself with both required and optional tests, as well as their timelines. TEST 10 11 12 ACT (required for all juniors) – Entrance test to college – is accepted by MT University System schools. It’s recommended to take the test completing Algebra II. Register online at or by mail (packets can be found in the Counseling Office). See the Counseling Office in the fall for a list of test dates and registration deadlines. Opt. Free to all juniors on campus in April X – Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifier Test. This test is given in early October at Bigfork High. It allows student to participate in a national scholarship competition, receive recognition, and practice for the SAT Reasoning Test. Opt. X CRT (Criterion Reference Test – required) This test measures a student’s competency in science. The test is held in March. X SAT REASONING and SAT SUBJECT TESTS – Entrance tests to college. The Reasoning test measures verbal and math reasoning abilities and is accepted by the MT University System. The Subject tests are designed to measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge. Register online at . See the Counseling Office in the fall for a list of test dates and registration deadlines. Opt. X X COMPASS – Placement test given and accepted at most community colleges (FVCC) and/or one- and two-year tech. schools. Register for the test by calling the FVCC testing center at 756.3880 or by making an appointment to take it at BHS with a Running Start Advisor. X X Test preparation websites: – free ACT and SAT practice up to 3x per year each test – practice and registration for the PSAT and SAT – practice and registration for the ACT -- practice for the Compass CAREER FIELDS By taking an interest inventory (see website below) and selecting a field, students will develop a useful tool to assist them in choosing courses that match their post-high school plans. These fields are not meant to limit students, but function as a guide in
On the Job Training or Some Schooling Animal Caretakers Chemical Applicator Commercial Fishers Equine Manager Farm & Ranch Hands Farmers and Ranchers Florist Forestry Technicians Groundskeepers & Gardeners Heavy Equipment Operator Horticulture/Greenhouse Worker Pest Control Workers Welding Certificate or Two Year Degrees Agriculture Equipment Sales Agronomist Animal Caretakers Custom Equipment Operator Diesel Mechanic Farmers & Ranchers Fish & Wildlife Technicians Floral Shop Operator Forestry Technicians Groundskeepers & Gardeners Horticulture/Greenhouse Worker Nursery Workers Outdoor Recreation Manager Park Rangers Quality Control Inspectors Real Estate Agent Science Technicians Surveyor Veterinary Technicians Water & Wastewater Plant Operators Welding Four Year and Professional Degrees Agricultural Scientists Agricultural Chemical Representative Agriculture Consultant Agriculture Education/Extension Teacher Agriculture Journalist Agronomist Astronomers Biological Scientists Biologists Business Executives & Managers Chemists Earth Scientists Farmers & Ranchers Fish & Game Wardens Foresters Geologists Loan Officer Meteorologists Oceanographers Park Rangers Physicists Public Relations 12
Agriculture and Natural Resources This Career Cluster Plan of Study can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as learners continue on a career path. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework (with exception of graduation requirements) and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals. LEVELS GRADE English/ Language Arts Science Social Studies/ Sciences BHS Electives Running Start Dual Credit VHS Electives High School Interest Inventory Administered and Plan of Study Initiated for all Learners Include, but not limited to English I Pre-Algebra, Earth Career & Tech. Ed. General Botany Science 9 Algebra I, or Science Accounting I, II, III Field Botany Astronomy Basics Geometry Auto. Mech. I, II Building Trades Genetics and Change General Entomology Astronomy: Stars & Cosmos Bioethics Symposium 10 English II Algebra I, Algebra II Biology History Personal Finance Rangeland Management Biotechnology Welding Geology of NW Montana DNA Technology Woods I, II Field Surveying/GPS Intro Environmental Science 11 English III Geometry, Algebra II, Anatomy & Phys., Chemistry, GIS U.S. History Silvicultural Relationships Epidemics: Ecology or Evol. and Habitat Typing Genes and Disease Resource Calculations Intro. to Biology (Pre-AP) College Placement Assessments-Academic/Career Advisement Provided Intro to GPS Intro. to Environ. Sci. 12 English IV Algebra II, Pre- Calculus, Calculus Anatomy & Phys., Chemistry, GIS, Physics Natural Resource Issues Meteorology Oceanography Pre-Veterinary Medicine POSTSECONDARY Flathead Valley Community College Montana Colleges of Technology Montana Colleges/Universities Community Colleges Career & Tech. Ed. Marketing & the Internet Environmental Studies Heavy Equipment Operator Horticulture Equipment Environmental Science Agricultural Operations Operator Geology Technology Natural Resource Forestry Environmental Systems Management Wildlife Biology Animal Systems Modified from the States' Career Clusters Initiative
Business and Management This Career Cluster Plan of Study can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as learners continue on a career path. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework (with the exception of graduation requirements) and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals. LEVELS GRADE English/ Language Arts Science Social Studies/ Sciences BHS Electives Running Start Dual Credit VHS Electives High School Interest Inventory Administered and Plan of Study Initiated for all Learners Include, but not limited to English I Pre- Algebra Earth Career & Tech. Ed Principals of Marketing Career & Tech. Ed. 9 Algebra I Science Accounting I, II, II , Customer Service AP Economics Geometry Culin. Skills, Personal Finance. Micro Economics Macro Economics Intro. to Economics (Pre-AP) English Language Arts 10 English II Algebra I Algebra II Biology World History Lang. Art Literary Small Business Academic Writing Magazine, Creative Management Literacy Skills for the 21st Cent. Writing, Journalism, Elementary Statistics Writing & Telecommunications 11 English III Geometry Algebra II Anatomy & Physiol. Chemistry GIS U.S. History Literacy, Theatre Human relations in Math & Mythology, Business AP Calculus AB Battle School Principles of Management AP Calculus BC College Placement Assessments-Academic/Career Advisement Provided Business Communications AP Statistics 12 English IV Algebra II Pre-Calculus Calculus Anatomy & Physiol. Chemistry GIS, Physics Leadership Calculus for Business Intro. to Calculus AB Intro. to Statistics (Pre-AP) POSTSECONDARY Flathead Valley Community College Montana Colleges of Technology Montana Colleges/Universities Community Colleges Statistics & Business/Manage. Social Science American Foreign Policy Accounting Technology Business Accounting Entrepreneurship American Multiculturalism Business Administration Administration Technology Business Administration Accounting Technology AP Economics: Micro & Macro Culinary Arts Human Resource Management Marketing Office Technology Clerical AP Psychology Entrepreneurship Sales/Marketing Human Resources Human Services Current Issues in Am. Law Marketing/Sales Legal Administrative Assistant Financial Management Marketing/Sales Specialist Intro. to Psychology Payroll Accounting Food Service Management Nature Based Tourism Culinary Arts Peacemaking Small Business Management Philosophy 1 Office Technology Psychology 1 Sociology 1 Modified from the States' Career Clusters Initiative
Engineering and Industrial Technologies This Career Cluster Plan of Study can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as learners continue on a career path. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework (with the exception of graduation requirements) and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals. LEVELS GRADE English/ Language Arts Science Social Studies/ Sciences BHS Electives Running Start Dual Credit VHS Electives High School Interest Inventory Administered and Plan of Study Initiated for all Learners Include, but not limited to English I Pre-Algebra Earth Science Career & Tech. Ed. House Construction Career & Tech. Ed. 9 Algebra I Woods I, II Auto Intro to Engines Gas/Diesel CAD Geometry Mech. I & II Build. Trades , Welding Electric Meters and Motors Intro to Electricity Computational Sci. & Engineer. Using JAVA 10 English II Algebra I Algebra II Biology World History Electric Fundamentals I II Engineering Principles Electric Code Study Fund. Science HVAC/R Fundamentals Adv. Topics in Chemistry 11 English III Algebra II Geometry Anatomy & Physio. Chemistry GIS U.S. History Basic Wiring AP Physics B, & C Electrical Drafting Chemistry II Intro to Piping Systems Integrated Mechanical Physics College Placement Assessments-Academic/Career Advisement Provided Intro to Plumbing Fixtures Intro. to Chemistry (Pre-AP) 12 English IV Algebra II Calculus Anatomy & Physio. Chemistry GIS, Physics Plumbing Theory and Code Intro. to Physics B (Pre-AP) Nuclear Physics POSTSECONDARY Flathead Valley Community College Montana Colleges of Technology Montana Colleges/Universities Community Colleges Building Trades Aviation Applied Mathematics Building Trades Surveying Construction Technology Construction Engineering Management Heating, Ventilation & Air Electrical Technology Heating, Ventilation and Air Drafting Technology Process Plant Technology Environmental Engineering Military Aerospace Studies Conditioning Plumbing Welding & Fabrication Conditioning Metal Fabrication Technology Statistics Heavy Equipment Public Health Welding and Fabrication Technology Engineering Modified from the States' Career Clusters Initiative
Health and Related Services This Career Cluster Plan of Study can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as learners continue on a career path. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework (with the exception of graduation requirements) and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals. LEVELS GRADE English/ Language Arts Science Social Studies/ Sciences BHS Electives Running Start Dual Credit VHS Electives High School Interest Inventory Administered and Plan of Study Initiated for all Learners Include, but not limited to English I Pre-Algebra Earth Career & Tech. Ed. Principles of Biology Career & Tech. Ed. 9 Algebra I Science Culinary Skills/Nutrit. Basic Anatomy and Parenting in the 21st Century Geometry Health Enhancement Health, Phys Ed, Speed Physiology A&P Lab Perspectives in Health Science 10 English II Algebra I Algebra II Biology World History & Strength, Medical Terminology Advanced Topics in Chemistry Training Pharmacology AP Biology or Environ. Science Science Basic Rescue Skills for Bioethics Symposium 11 English III Geometry Algebra II Anatomy & Phys. Chemistry, GIS, Forensics U.S. History GIS, Forensics EMA Providers Biotechnology Sports Med. Opportunities in Health and Chemistry II: Chem. of Civilizat. Medical Careers DNA Technology College Placement Assessments-Academic/Career Advisement Provided Care and Prevention of Environmental Chemistry 12 English IV Algebra II Calculus Anat & Phys, Chem, Forensics, GIS, Physics, Sports Med Athletic Injuries Environmental Science Epidemics: Ecology or Evol. Forensics POSTSECONDARY Flathead Valley Community College Montana Colleges of Technology Montana Colleges/Universities Community Colleges Genes & Disease Intro. to Biology, Chemistry or Environ. Science (Pre-AP) Medical Assistant Diagnostic Medical Biomedical Services Medical Coding Oceanography Paramedicine (EMT) Engineering Genetics Gerontology The Human Body Practical Nursing Pharmacy Pre-Health Professions Biology Radiologic Technology Nursing-RN Dental Assistant Medical Transcription Respiratory Care Pharmacy Technology Health & Human Development Medical Laboratory Science Toxicology Preveterinary Medicine Radiologic Technology Paramedicine Social Science AP Psychology Intro. to Psychology (Pre-AP) Philosophy 1 Psychology 1 Sociology 1 Nursing Surgical Technology Modified from the States' Career Clusters Initiative
Social and Services This Career Cluster Plan of Study can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as learners continue on a career path. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework (with the exception of graduation requirements) and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals. LEVELS GRADE English/ Language Arts Science Social Studies/ Sciences BHS Electives Running Start Dual Credit VHS Electives High School Interest Inventory Administered and Plan of Study Initiated for all Learners Include, but not limited to English I Pre-Algebra Career & Tech. Ed. Introduction to Criminal Career & Tech. Ed. 9 Algebra I Science Textiles & Apparel Justice Kindergarten Apprentice Teach. Geometry English Lang. Arts Creative Writing Native American Studies Intro. To Sociology Parenting in the 21st Century Perspectives in Health 10 English II Algebra I Algebra II Biology History Literary Magazine Intro. To Education English Language Arts Science Childhood Education Cultural Ident. Through Literature Forensics, Sports Med, Inrto. To Human Services Literacy Skills for the 21st Cent. 11 English III Geometry Algebra II Anatomy & Physiol. Chemistry GIS, Forensics U. S. History GIS 21st Cent. Women Authors Writing and Telecommunications Adult Literature College Placement Assessments-Academic/Career Advisement Provided Science 12 English IV Algebra II Calculus Anat & Phys, Chem, GIS, Physics, Sports Med Environmental Chemistry Environmental Science Epidemics: Ecology or Evol. POSTSECONDARY Flathead Valley Community College Montana Colleges of Technology Montana Colleges/Universities Community Colleges Forensic Science Genes & Disease The Human Body Introduction to Criminal Paralegal/Paralegal Studies Government Criminal Justice Social Science Justice Native American Studies Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Education Early Childhood Ed. Intro. to Human Services Fire & Rescue Technology/Fire Science Public Administration Political Science Secondary Education Law Psychology Early Childhood Education Substance Abuse Counseling Personal Trainer American Foreign Policy American Multiculturalism AP Psychology Constitutional Law Current Iss. in Am. Law & Justice Intro. to Psych. (Pre-AP) Philosophy 1 Sociology 1 Modified from the States' Career Clusters Initiative Calculus