
Scheduling + Courses for 25-26 School Year!
Information on BHS Courses + Graduation Requirements
What classes can I take at BHS?
Scheduling Presentations
Future 12th Grader Presentation
Exploring Options for 11th Grade & Beyond
Future 11th Grader Presentation
Future 10th Grader Presentation
Course Offerings Lists
BHS Course Offerings for 10-12th grade
BHS Course Offerings for 9th grade
Course Catalogs with Course Descriptions
BHS Curriculum Guide
9th Grade Curriculum Guide
AP Course Catalog
Course Videos
Check out our brief videos from teachers on every AP, Honors, and elective class
Scroll down to bottom of this page to view our videos!
What requirements do I need to take?
BHS + State of MI Graduation Requirements
There can be exceptions to some of the requirements including:
- PE/Health
- 2nd year of World Language
- Art
- World History
- Scroll down to learn more in the Personal Curriculum section.
The Start Here! lesson in Xello must be completed every school year.
- This online lesson fulfills the state-required Education Development Plan by helping students think about their future after BHS.
- *Students must access Xello via the College + Career course in Schoology.
- Do not Google search Xello and try to log-in.
Science Graduation Requirements for classes of 2026, 2027, 2028
Science Graduation Requirements for class of 2029 & Beyond
Advanced Placement (AP) Course Information
Advanced Placement (AP) courses at BHS
What is an AP course?
BHS AP Course Catalog
AP Exam Overview
AP Exams structure, practice, schedule, FAQs
BHS AP Exam Registration Information
2024-2025 AP Exam Registration Slide Deck
AP Exam Registration Deadline
- *Regular* Exam Registration window: October 1 - 31st
- *Late* Exam Registration window: November 1st - February 14th
Guides to help decide which classes to take
Guides to help you decide which classes to take
Visual Arts Course Sequence at BHS
Math Course Sequence at BHS
Applications for Specific Courses
Do any of the courses you requested require an application?
Be mindful of application deadlines!
General
Marketing at BHS
Sports & Entertainment Marketing & Advanced Marketing Application
Advanced Art at BHS
Portfolio Application
AP Studio Art Application(taught at BHS)
Journalism & Yearbook
Spectator / Writing for Publication Application
Yearbook Staff Application
Leadership
Student Leadership Application
OSTC
OSTC Enrollment Application
Click for more details
CASA
CASA Enrollment Form (must be submitted in order to attend next school year)
CASA Course Catalog
CASA Scheduling Worksheet/Schedule of Courses
Click for more details
Dual Enrollment
BHS Dual Enrollment Application
Must ALSO complete application for admissions at college where dual enrolling!
Click for more details!
Oakland Schools Technical Campus (OSTC)
Thinking of attending OSTC in 2025-2026?
OSTC Information
OSTC helps students find develop their talents, delve into their passions and get prepared for college, trade school or career. OSTC teachers are industry experts, having worked in their fields for many years before transitioning to the classroom.
BHS students who attend OSTC will spend half the day at the OSTC-SE (Royal Oak) campus and the other half at BHS. Students can still participate in BHS sports, theater, band, clubs, and other school activities.
AM OSTC:
- Students who attend OSTC for the AM session depart BHS at 7:25 AM and return to BHS around 10:45 AM.
- They attend BHS classes for hours 4-6.
PM OSTC:
- Students who attend OSTC for the PM session attend BHS for hours 1-3.
- Students depart BHS after 3rd hour and return to BHS at 2:50 PM.
Please visit the OSTC-SE website for more information.
Attend OSTC during the 2025-2026 School Year
- Apply online to OSTC for 25-26 School Year
(OSTC will contact student directly via email with application decision)
OSTC/BHS Bus Schedule
AM OST
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- Students who attend OSTC for the AM session depart BHS at 7:25 AM and return to BHS around 10:45 AM.
- They attend BHS classes for hours 4-6.
PM OSTC:
- Students who attend OSTC for the PM session attend BHS for hours 1-3.
- Students depart BHS after 3rd hour and return to BHS at 2:50 PM.
Click here to view the 2024-2025 BHS OSTC Transportation Calendar.
OSTC-NE (Pontiac campus) Cosmetology for 2025-2026
Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northeast (OSTC-NE) has an excellent Cosmetology program for Oakland County high school juniors and seniors. High school students can earn hours toward the state-mandated 1500 hours of instruction, graduate from high school, and pursue post-secondary education opportunities toward their Cosmetology License from the State of Michigan.
Transportation to OSTC-NE
Transportation is provided for first year Cosmetology (AM session) students only. Bus arrives at 7:05 AM in the parking lot across Catalpa from the Main Entrance.
NOTE: Students in their second year of Cosmetology (PM session) must secure their own transportation to OSTC-NE. The PM session runs from 11:20 AM to 4:20 PM (5 hours per day).
Important Materials + Links
Center for Advanced Studies in the Arts (CASA)
Thinking of attending CASA?
CASA Information
CASA is a consortium school serving Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Lamphere, Madison, Oak Park and Pontiac school districts. CASA offers sixteen Advanced Placement (AP) courses, a visual arts curriculum and an advanced dance program.
CASA is located in Oak Park and BHS provides busing for students who attend CASA for hours 5-6 (equivalent to CASA B & C hours). Students need their own transportation if they attend A Hour.
Please visit the CASA website for more information.
How to attend CASA during the 2025-2026 School Year
CASA Enrollment Form (must be submitted to attend next year)
CASA Course Catalog
CASA Enrollment Worksheet / Schedule of Courses
CASA/BHS Bus Schedule
Location/Phone
CASA is located at: Nova Academy, 22180 Parklawn St., Oak Park, MI 48237.
The phone number for CASA is: 248-586-8860.
CASA Bus Schedule
The CASA bus leaves BHS at 1:10 PM and picks up students on Sunnyknoll (outside of the senior doors).
CASA Bell Schedule
- A Hour - 12:30-1:25 PM
- B Hour - 1:30-2:25 PM
- C Hour - 2:30-3:25 PM
Dual Enrollment Information
Dual Enrollment Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to Dual Enroll?
Students who are enrolled in at least one course at Berkley High School.
Post secondary institutions may have their own entrance requirements.
What kinds of classes can I take?
Any course that is academically or career oriented and is 2 or more credit hours.
Any course that is not already available at Berkley High School.
Where can I take dual enrollment courses?
Any Michigan college or university that will accept you based on your guest student application. Most commonly attended schools for Berkley High School students are: OCC, Lawrence Tech & Wayne State.
What would my schedule look like at BHS if I Dual Enroll?
Students must follow the college calendar (spring break, winter break, etc. do not always align with Berkley’s calendar). You are expected to attend college classes whenever they are in session.
Students must select a college course that meets outside of school hours.
You are responsible for your own transportation.
You will need to be enrolled in a minimum of one class per semester and a maximum of five total BHS classes.
Each dual enrollment course represents one class or 0.5 credit hours at BHS.
Will I earn both College and High School Credit?
You will earn 0.5 high school credits per dual enrollment class per semester at Berkley. Your grade will transfer and factor into your high school GPA (dual enrollment classes are not grade weighted). You will earn college credit with whatever institution you study with. However, it will be up to your final college choice (that you enroll in after you graduate) as to whether or not they will accept the credit as transfer college credit.
When do I sign up?
If you are interested in Fall dual enrollment, please see your counselor during the month of May during the preceding school year (this is when colleges usually list their fall schedules).
If you are interested in Spring dual enrollment, please see your counselor during the month of October in the current school year.
Keep an eye on college admissions & registration deadlines also.
Dual Enrollment Costs
What is the cost associated with Dual Enrollment?
Berkley School District will pay up to $800.66 per course for tuition and fees. This amount is based on the State’s per pupil funding for the 2024-25 school year and is subject to change annually.
If the tuition/fees for your class is more costly than this amount, the student is responsible for paying the difference.
The student is responsible to pay for books, lab fees or any other needed materials when those costs surpass the District sponsored amount.
The student is responsible for their own transportation.
School | Oakland Community College | Davenport University | University of Detroit Mercy | Northwood University | Lawrence Tech University | College of Creative Studies | Eastern Michigan University | Oakland University | Wayne State University |
Credit Hours | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Estimated out of pocket cost to family: | ~$0-100 | ~$0-100 | ~$0-100 | ~$0-100 | ~$0-100 | ~$300 | ~$300 (Hebrew) ~$1800 (all other classes) | ~$1300 | ~$1500 |
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Dual Enrollment Application Process
BHS Application:
BHS Dual Enrollment Payment Voucher.
Must complete & submit form to Counseling Center or email Mrs. Wyatt
To be completed by the student:
❏ Student completes the Berkley High School dual enrollment payment voucher.
❏ Student prints a description of the course they would like to take from the school where you want to take it.
❏ Student completes the college’s application (dual enrollment or guest student application depending on the school).
❏ Student takes BHS application/voucher, course description, and college application to their counselor.
To be completed by BHS:
❏ Counselor completes their section of the applications and signs forms.
❏ Administrator who oversees dual enrollment approves or denies course and signs form.
❏ Counseling office secretary makes a copy of dual enrollment paperwork.
❏ Completed paperwork is returned to student.
To be completed by the student:
❏ Student is responsible for taking the completed paperwork to the college for enrollment.
❏ Student enrolls at college as a dual enrollment student and is responsible for all additional paperwork,registration and withdrawal tasks.
❏ It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from a class if they no longer wish to dual enroll. This withdrawal must be done prior to each post-secondary institution’s drop date. Failure to do so may result in fees for which the student is responsible.
❏ When course is completed, student must bring a copy of the college transcript or grade report and bring it to the secretary in the Counseling Office upon completion of the class.
Specific College/University Dual Enrollment Information/Application
Oakland Community College Dual Enrollment Information
Wayne State University Dual Enrollment Information
Oakland University Dual Enrollment Information
College for Creative Studies Dual Enrollment Information
Lawrence Tech Dual Enrollment Information
University of Detroit-Mercy Dual Enrollment Information
Northwood University Dual Enrollment Information
Dual Enrollment Timeline
WATCH FOR college admissions & registration deadlines!
If you are interested in Fall Dual Enrollment:
- Please see your counselor during the month of May during the preceding school year (this is when colleges usually list their fall schedules).
- Do not wait until August, as deadlines may have passed and classes may be full.
/ If you are interested in Winter/Spring Dual Enrollment:
- Please see your counselor during the month of October in the current school year.
- Do not wait until December, as deadlines may have passed and classes may be full.
Early College Information
Early College programs (for current 10th graders only)
Oakland ACE Early College
Check out this brief Oakland ACE presentation!
Oakland ACE is an early college program for students enrolled at participating Oakland County high schools.
To be eligible to apply for the ACE Program, students must:
- Be a current 10th grade student in a participating high school
- Have a high school GPA of 2.0, or higher, with all 9th and 10th grade Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements completed
- Earn qualifying scores on Reading and Writing placement tests administered during the application process.
OSTC Early College
Check out this brief OSTC Early College presentation!
Oakland Technical Early College is a rigorous three-year program offering high school students an early start in post-secondary training to better prepare them for high-skill, high-demand and high-wage careers.
During the 11th and 12th grades, students take high school requirements, an OSTC program and college courses that align with a technical degree. Students attend Oakland Community College full-time during an added 13th year, completing their high school diploma and potentially earning an associate degree.
The cost for college tuition and books are covered for participants in this program. Students and their families are responsible for transportation to Oakland Community College.
College Athletics + Selecting HS Courses
Are you planning to participate in NCAA or NAIA athletics in college?
Make sure you are taking NCAA or NAIA approved courses and fulfilling the course requirements for NCAA or NAIA eligibility.
Click here for more information!
Personal Curriculum
Personal Curriculum- A Tool for Modifying the Michigan Merit Curriculum
Enrichment
Modifications to Go Beyond Academic Requirements
Students may request a PC to go beyond academic requirements in mathematics, science, English language arts, and/or world languages; or to complete a department-approved formal career and technical education program. If a PC is requested and granted and the student does not achieve proficiency in the substituted credits, the PC is null and void and the student will have to take the required credits to graduate.
Allowable Modifications
The PC must align with the EDP and postsecondary goals, as well as the IEP if applicable.
Social Studies (Michigan Merit Requirement: 3 credits)
- Substituting credit requirement for one social studies credit for students who have successfully completed two required social studies credits (which must include one-half [0.5] credit in Civics), to earn additional credits in English language arts, mathematics, science, or world languages; or complete a department-approved formal career and technical education program.
Health and Physical Education (Michigan Merit Requirement: 1 credit)
- Substituting credit requirement for one health and physical education credit to acquire additional credits in English language arts, mathematics, science, or world languages; or to complete a department-approved formal career and technical education program.
- Consideration: A previous law remains in effect requiring students who are physically fit and capable to take a physical education course.
Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts (Michigan Merit Requirement: 1 credit)
- Substituting credit requirement for one visual, performing, and applied arts credit to acquire additional credits in English language arts, mathematics, science, or world languages; or to complete a department-approved formal career and technical education program.
For more information on Personal Curriculum, please check out the Personal Curriculum: Parent and Educator Guide.
Course Videos: Mathematics AP & Elective Courses
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Course Videos: Family Consumer Science Electives
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Course Videos: Additional Elective Choices
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BHS Counseling Department Staff
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31 Mar
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JUNIORS: Metro Detroit College Fair Permission Slip dueDate: Mar 31Calendar: BHS Counseling Department Calendar
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3 Apr
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JUNIORS: Metro Detroit College FairDate: Apr 3Location: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374, USACalendar: BHS Counseling Department CalendarPermission slip due March 31st to Counseling Center
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1/2 day 1st hr 1:25-2:25PM | 2nd hr 2:30-3:30PMDate: Apr 8Calendar: BHS Counseling Department Calendar
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M-Step (11th grade)Date: Apr 8Calendar: BHS Counseling Department Calendar
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9 Apr
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1/2 day 3rd hr 1:25-2:25PM | 4th hr 2:30-3:30PMDate: Apr 9Calendar: BHS Counseling Department Calendar
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SAT (11th grade)Date: Apr 9Calendar: BHS Counseling Department Calendar
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10 Apr
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1/2 day 5th hr 1:25-2:25PM | 6th hr 2:30-3:30PMDate: Apr 10Calendar: BHS Counseling Department Calendar
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WorkKeys (11th gr) | PSAT 9/10 (9+10th gr)Date: Apr 10Calendar: BHS Counseling Department Calendar
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11 Apr
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Accommodated WorkKeys (11th)Date: Apr 11Location: East GymCalendar: BHS Counseling Department Calendar
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22 Apr
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EMU Admitted Seniors Workshop 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMEMU Admitted Seniors WorkshopDate: Apr 22Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMCalendar: BHS Counseling Department Calendar
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23 Apr
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JUNIORS: Paying for College Night (Virtual) 8:00 PM to 9:30 PMJUNIORS: Paying for College Night (Virtual)Date: Apr 23Time: 8:00 PM to 9:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: BHS Counseling Department Calendar
We are hosting a Paying for College presentation to help students and families learn about the financial aid process. As a public service, a representative from Oakland University will deliver the presentation, but the information shared is able to be used at any school a student attends.
Please register using this link: https://apply.oakland.
edu/register/?id=7e0c7c40- 2c55-47b1-ae24-6f0b5b694c91 If you are unable to join the presentation on the date scheduled, you can always access any of the virtual presentations or watch the recorded version on the Financial Aid Events website for students and families (oakland.edu/financialevents).
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24 Apr
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Careers in Fire and EMS 2:30 PM to 3:30 PMCareers in Fire and EMSDate: Apr 24Time: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PMLocation: College + Career CenterCalendar: BHS Counseling Department Calendar
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