The Oklahoma's Promise (OHLAP) program offers Oklahoma high school students the opportunity to attend Oklahoma Colleges, Universities, and Technology Centers, and receive $15,000
a year for tuition. To qualify, students must apply to the state by the end of their sophomore year, complete the required course work, and have a family income less than $50,000/yr
when they apply.
Students planning to attend college need to earn these credits in order to qualify for Oklahoma's Promise. Students that are not eligible for Oklahoma's Promise should still complete the following course work in order to meet college admission and scholarship requirements.
College Preparatory/OHLAP
3 Math (Algebra 1 or above)
4 English
3 Sciences
3 Social Studies
1 Arts
2 Computer or Foreign Language
1 Additional other from the above
9 Electives
OHLAP
In order to qualify for graduation from Bridge Creek High School, the Board of Education requires that these 26 credits be earned.
Core Curriculum
3 Math (Algebra I and 2 others)
4 English
3 Sciences
3 Social Studies
2 Arts
11 Electives
English 1
Credits
1 English credit
EOI
No
Grade
9
Course Description
English I involves reading, discussing, and writing about literature from various authors and
genres. Students will also utilize the writing process through essays, a research paper, and
various other writing assignments.
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English 2
Credits
1 English credit
EOI
Yes
Grade
10
Course Description
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English 3
Credits
1 English credit
EOI
Yes
Grade
11
Course Description
This is a
two-semester course required to meet graduation requirements and is a
prerequisite for enrolling in English IV. Students will study American authors
and their works from a historical perspective. They will also learn to
recognize specific literary genres and major schools of thought that have been
developed by Americans or have affected Americans in the field of literature.
As a requirement for successful completion of this course, students will
demonstrate research, organization and composition skills in the construction of
a research paper concerning the life, works and historical background of a major
American author.
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English 4
Credits
1 English credit
EOI
No
Grade
12
Course Description
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AP Literature
Credits
1 elective credit for high school. 2 credits for college if 3 is scored on the AP exam.
EOI
No
Grade
12
Course Description
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Creative Writing
Credits
1/2 elective credit (one semester)
EOI
No
Grade
9-12
Course Description
This is a one semester course involving a study of writing skills. All writing in this course
will be of the fictional/creative nature. We will focus on creative descriptions and developing
characters. Students will write poetry, stories involving internal/external conflict,
advertisements, and fictional articles.
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Speech
Credits
1/2 elective credit (one semester)
EOI
No
Grade
9-12
Course Description
This is a one semester course involving the study of communication skills, especially public
speaking. Students will prepare, analyze, and present speech presentations. Some research will
be involved throughout the semester. Genres will include how-to, directional, advertisements,
persuasive, research, and autobiographical speeches.
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Algebra 1
Credits
1 math credit
EOI
Yes
Grade
9
Course Description
Students will learn how to work with variables in an equation and solve for a specific
variable. This will be done by working with linear, inequalities, exponents, radicals,
and rational equations. Oklahoma PASS objectives will all be covered. Algebra I is an EOI
subject with a state mandate to pass before graduation.
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Geometry
Credits
1 math credit
EOI
Yes
Grade
9-10
Course Description
Geometry comes between Algebra I and Algebra II. In geometry students will practice using mathematical truths about shapes to create and solve simple algebraic problems. By having geometry in-between Algebra I and Algebra II students get an extra year to practice basic algebra before adding new algebra skills in Algebra II. Geometry also stresses the development of higher order thinking skills by taking
mathematical truth and determining the best way to apply it.
See the Oklahoma PASS objectives for a detailed list of content.
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Algebra II
Credits
1 math credit
EOI
Yes
Grade
10-11
Course Description
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Math of Finance
Credits
1 math credit. Does not count for OHLAP math credit.
EOI
No
Grade
9-12
Course Description
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Computer Math
Credits
1 math credit. Does not count for OHLAP math credit.
EOI
No
Grade
10-12
Course Description
Students taking Computer Math will be introduced to very basic principles of
Computer Science, how computers use number patterns to code for pictures, and compress data, how to count in binary and
hexadecimal number systems. Students will also use programs like Alice to create interactive 3D worlds as we learn
fundamentals of object oriented computer languages. Students will also learn how to code and design web pages, and use programs like GIMP to
create various types of graphic media.
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Alice    
GIMP
Math Analysis
Credits
1 math credit
EOI
No
Grade
11-12
Course Description
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AP Calculus
Credits
1 math credit. 4 credits for college if 3 is scored on the AP exam.
EOI
No
Grade
12
Course Description
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Biology
Credits
1 science credit
EOI
Yes
Grade
9-10
Course Description
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Biology II
Credits
1 science credit
EOI
No
Grade
10-11
Course Description
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AP Biology
Credits
1 science credit. 3 credits for college if 3 is scored on the AP exam.
EOI
No
Grade
11-12
Course Description
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Anatomy
Credits
1 science credit
EOI
No
Grade
11-12
Course Description
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Chemistry
Credits
1 science credit
EOI
No
Grade
10-12
Course Description
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Physical Science
Credits
1 science credit
EOI
No
Grade
9-12
Course Description
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Physics
Credits
1 science credit
EOI
No
Grade
12
Course Description
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Oklahoma History/Government
Credits
1/2 social studies credit each
EOI
Yes
Grade
9
Course Description
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World History
Credits
1 social studies credit
EOI
Yes
Grade
10
Course Description
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American History
Credits
1 social studies credit
EOI
Yes
Grade
11
Course Description
The goal of American History is four part:
1.)To discover what it means to be an American and how that identity developed,
2.) To understand the constitution as a living, evolving document, 3.) To look
at the consequences of war in American history especially since the Civil War,
and 4.) To appreciate the value of different cultures as it relates to the
evolution of the American identity.
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AP Government
Credits
1 social studies credit. 3 college credits if 3 is scored on the AP exam.
EOI
No
Grade
12
Course Description
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Humanities
Credits
1 elective credit
EOI
No
Grade
11-12
Course Description
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Geography
Credits
1 social studies credit
EOI
No
Grade
11-12
Course Description
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Art I
Credits
1 art credit
EOI
No
Grade
9-12
Course Description
Art Class offers a wide variety of Fine Art and Craft projects during the school year.
Students are expected to do their best work at all times.
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Art II
Credits
1 art credit
EOI
No
Grade
10-12
Course Description
Art Class offers a wide variety of Fine Art and Craft projects during the school year.
Students are expected to do their best work at all times.
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Studio Art
Credits
1 art credit
EOI
No
Grade
11-12
Course Description
Art Class offers a wide variety of Fine Art and Craft projects during the school year.
Students are expected to do their best work at all times.
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Jazz Band
Credits
1 elective credit
EOI
No
Grade
9-12
Course Description
Jazz Band is a select group of students that audition and are invited to be a part of one of the
exciting groups in the Bridge Creek schools. There are positions in trumpet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trombone, guitar,
bass guitar, and drum set. The students must be able to read music. The director will select
players with exceptional ability. The band prepares music to perform at all home basketball
games. The jazz band also performs at different fundraisers and contests. The director will
announce the auditions in April of the previous year with music and criteria for the audition.
Auditions are in May.
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Band
Credits
1 elective credit
EOI
No
Grade
8-12
Course Description
Varsity Band is made up of students that have learned to
play a musical instrument at least 2 years. The band includes flutes, clarinets, alto saxophone,
tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, French horn, Trombone, Baritone, tuba, and
percussion. Other instruments not on this list can be included. The band performs at all
football games, and requires marching for everyone. There are extra rehearsals
after school, marching starts before school begins in August. After football season the band
becomes a concert band, playing inside on concert band music. Other options for band students
are honor band auditions, and solo and ensemble contests.
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Choir
Credits
1 elective credit
EOI
No
Grade
9-12
Course Description
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Keyboarding/Financial Literacy
Credits
1/2 elective credit each. Does not count for OHLAP computer credit.
EOI
No
Grade
9
Course Description
The purpose of Financial Literacy is to educate students to make wise choices concerning their
finances which will directly affect their future.
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Computer Applications I
Credits
1 computer credit
EOI
No
Grade
10-12
Course Description
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Computer Applications II
Credits
1 computer credit
EOI
No
Grade
11-12
Course Description
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Spanish I
Credits
1 elective or foreign language credit
EOI
No
Grade
9-11
Course Description
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Spanish II
Credits
1 elective or foreign language credit
EOI
No
Grade
10-12
Course Description
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Family Consumer Science
Credits
1 elective credit
EOI
No
Grade
9-12
Course Description
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Foods
Credits
1 elective credit
EOI
No
Grade
10-12
Course Description
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Parent & Child
Credits
1 elective credit
EOI
No
Grade
10-12
Course Description
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Marriage and Family
Credits
1 elective credit
EOI
No
Grade
11-12
Course Description
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Psychology
Credits
1 elective credit
EOI
No
Grade
11-12
Course Description
This is a two semester course with no prerequisites. It is designed , because of its mature
content, as an elective for 11th and 12th grade students. Students will study human behavior
as it relates to themselves and others and will become familiar with the history of psychological
research and popular theories as well as current trends in the field.
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Syllabus
Music Appreciation
Credits
1 elective credit
EOI
No
Grade
9-12
Course Description
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Athletics
Credits
1 elective credit
EOI
No
Grade
9-12
Course Description
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