Butler County High School

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MRS. MCGINNIS

Postsecondary Readiness is the attainment of the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions for a student to successfully transition to the next level of his or her educational career. All students with a G-code in Infinite Campus (IC) and grade 12 non-graduates are included in postsecondary readiness and are accountable based on the 100-day rule.

The Postsecondary Readiness Indicator is one of six state indicators included in Kentucky's Accountability System. To demonstrate postsecondary readiness, high school students must earn a regular or alternative high school diploma or be classified as a grade 12 non-graduate AND meet one type of readiness (Academic or Career).

For each state indicator, there are five Status Levels, ranging from very high to very low and five Change Levels, ranging from increased significantly to declined significantly. Indicator color ratings are based on the combination of Status and Change using a 5 X 5 table.

KRS 158.6455​ requires that postsecondary readiness for each high school student, be measured by one of the following indicators that are intended to signal a student's readiness for the next step in their postsecondary plans whether that be the pursuit of college coursework and/or entry into the workforce:

• Meeting or exceeding a college readiness benchmark score on the college admissions examination or a college placement examination approved by the CPE;
• Achieving a minimum of three (3) hours of dual credit by completing a course approved by the KBE or qualifying for a minimum of three (3) hours of postsecondary articulated credit associated with a statewide articulation agreement;
• Achieving a benchmark score on an AP, IB, CAI, or other nationally recognized exam approved by the KBE that generally qualifies the student for three (3) or more hours of college credit;
• Completing a required number of hours or achieving a benchmark within an apprenticeship, cooperative, or internship that is aligned with a credential or associate degree and approved by the KBE after receiving input from the LSAC; or
• Achieving any industry-recognized certifications, licensures, or credentials, with more weight in accountability for industry-recognized certifications, licensures or credentials identified as high demand.​

Dear KHEAA Partners,

We want to inform you of an important update to the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) program. Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, the minimum GPA required for a student to earn a KEES base award in high school will increase to 2.75. This change is due to language included in House Bill 500, the state budget bill, from the 2026 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly.

Please note this does not impact KEES award amounts that students earned before the 2026–2027 school year. Any high school awards accumulated for GPAs below a 2.75 for 2025–2026 or earlier will remain available to eligible students.
 

The very first step when interested in Dual Credit classes is to contact your designated school counselor. Once you have done so they can direct you to to one of six colleges offering Dual Enrollment courses.

9TH GRADE-MR. HARTFORD

10TH-11TH- MRS. MCGINNIS

12TH- MS. CHUMLEY

Note: The school does not pay for dual credit classes.  However, the state does offer two types of scholarships.  The dual credit scholarship and the work ready scholarship.  The dual credit scholarship is for 11th and 12th grade students.  It pays for two classes per year.  The work ready scholarship is for 9th-12th grades.  The work ready scholarship pays for Career and Technical Education classes only (AG, Nursing, Construction, Business, etc.).  It does not pay for general education classes. Also, the state only pays for the tuition so if a class has fees (books, online fee, etc,)  you will be responsible for paying. If you need more information contact your BCHS dual credit coordinator. 

Each Class is worth 1 credit

8 classes= 8 credits for the year

You must have 5.5 credits to pass and become an sophomore

13 TO BECOME A JUNIOR

18 TO BECOME A SENIOR

Failing classes means less electives you have less to choose from.  Failing classes can also keep you from taking tech school classes. Lastly amongst many other things, failing can interfere with you getting and/or keeping your driver’s license.

Description: High school seniors can take a one time work-based experience class for high school credit. Work-based experiences must meet specific criteria, such as being related to a student's career path, and sometimes a minimum number of work hours. 

Supervision and Documentation: Students will have their work experiences supervised by an employer and mentor, and the work must be documented through evaluations.  These evaluations will translate into a grade for students.

Attendance: Students cannot be labeled truant by BCS during the most recent semester due to attendance and timeliness being an important job skill.  Poor attendance can be used to bring a student back in person.

Behavior: Students must have one or fewer discipline referrals from the previous semester due to representing Butler County Schools in the community.  Poor behavior can be used to bring a student back in person.

Types of Work-Based Experiences: These can include internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, community service, or other work opportunities aligned with the student’s career interests.  Job must be in or related to the student’s pathway, keeping in mind that some pathways (ex. Engineering, military service) may be challenging to find.  Administrative discretion can be used for individual cases.  LLC documentation or business letterhead may be required before entrusting our students with these businesses.  

Approval Process: BCHS requires prior approval of the work experience to ensure it meets academic standards. The student will need to submit signed paperwork to our guidance office for approval.  Seniors must have either completed their graduation requirements or have a plan to complete graduation requirements in the spring semester. 

One-Time Credit: This type of credit is often offered as an elective or as part of a career and technical education (CTE) program. BCHS allows students to earn a one-time credit for completing a work-based learning experience, which is counted towards graduation but may not be applicable to all academic subjects (e.g., core classes).

THIS IS A SPOT YOU CAN CLICK ON AND CONTACT ANY OF THE COUNSELORS OR MRS. PILE FOR HELP, ADVICE, OR JUST A CHANCE TO TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT THINGS GOING ON OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL.

COUNSELOR HELP