Introduction
Box Elder High School is a rural county high school established in 1894 and located in Northern Utah. Built in the small community of Brigham City, Box Elder High School is one of two high schools in the county and draws students from residential neighborhoods and surrounding farming communities. Although agriculture is still a mainstay of our county, our main industry is manufacturing. The largest employer in our county is ATK Thiokol Propulsion. ATK designs and produces rocket motor systems for NASA, the United States Military, and commercial satellite launch applications. The Golden Spike National Historic Site is an important landmark in Box Elder County. This site marks the historic 1869 completion of the transcontinental railroad.

Brigham City has a population of 18,000 residents and the high school currently serves 1,369 students in grades ten through twelve. Our student population is 94% Caucasian and 4% Latino. We have a small percentage of students who have Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander heritage. Through student reporting, we estimate that 60% of our graduating class intend to enroll in a four-year college and 14% intend to enroll in other post high school educational programs.

Box Elder High School is currently utilizing a trimester scheduling system with three semesters each school year. Fifteen courses are available a year. Each course receives one-half (.5) unit of credit. Students spend sixty hours in direct instructional activity to earn one-half (.5) unit of credit. Two-trimester courses are equivalent to one traditional full-year course. Box Elder High School is fully accredited by Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.

Graduation Requirements
Students are required to pursue a Student Educational and Occupational Plan (SEOP), which are cooperatively developed by the student, parents, and designated school personnel. Under the direction of professional school counselors, the SEOP is an individualized course of studies, career development plan, and post high school planning guide. Students must earn at least 27.5 credits to receive a diploma. These credits must include:

4.0 credits of English
2.0 credits of math
3.0 credits of social studies
2.0 credits of science
1.5 credits of physical education
0.5 credits of health
1.5 credits of fine art
1.0 credits of applied technology
.5 credits of information technology
11.5 credits of elective courses

In order to be eligible for graduation, each student may have no unsatisfactory Citizenship Marks (U’s). To receive a regular high school diploma, students must pass the Utah Basic Skills Competency Test (UBSCT) in reading, writing, and math. Students who do not pass the UBSCT may receive an alternative diploma if they attempted the UBSCT at least three times and have met all other graduation requirements.

Grading Scale
Six distinctions are made in subject or achievement grades (plus or minus grade may be used): A=Excellent, B=Above Average, C=Average, D=Below Average, F=Failing. The following distinctions may also be indicated: I=Incomplete, NG=No Grade, W= Withdrawal Grade. A W (Withdrawal Grade) is awarded to a student who is enrolled more than ten school days but fewer than thirty days. Any withdrawal made after thirty days, with the exception of transfer students, or extraordinary circumstances, will result in a F (Failing) grade. A NG (no grade) may be assigned to students who, under extraordinary circumstances, were unable to complete a course for which they were enrolled. . Distinctions in citizenship markings are as follows: H=Honor, S=Satisfactory, N=Needs Improvement, U= Unsatisfactory.

Academic Ranking
Exact academic ranking is calculated at the end of each marking period.

2005 Scholastic Achievement

CEEB Testing Code: 450-035
Average ACT Score: 21.8
Advanced Placement Courses: 11 AP Tests Scored: 238
AP Test Scores with a 3 or Higher: 104 (44%)
Concurrent (Dual) Enrollment Courses: 10
(Utah State University and Weber State University)
University Credits Attempted: 2,729
University Credits Earned: 2508 (92%)


Overview of Core Courses Offered
English Mathematics Social Science Science
Creative Writing Intermed Algebra WSU Anthropology 1000 Astronomy
English 10 Calculus AP AP US Hist/Hon Engl 11 Biology (lab)
English 10 Hon Elem Algebra Comparative Gov/AP Biology Ag
English 11 Geometry European History AP Biology AP*
English 11 Hon Applied Math I Global Geography Chemistry
English 9 Applied Math II Psychology AP Chem AP*
English AP USU Math 1050 Psychology Earth Systems
USU Engl 1010 USU Math 1069 Sociology Human Bio
USU Engl 1030 US Govt AP Physics
US Govt Physics AP*
US History Physiology
World Civilizations USU Bio 1010

Additional Core Courses
Spanish 1 German 1 USU Theater 1020
Spanish 2 German 2 USU BISE 1400
Spanish 3 German 3 AP Music Theory
Spanish 4 German 4 AP Studio Art
Spanish 5 German 5 USU BISE 1400
Spanish AP German AP USU Accounting 1050/1350

* These courses are offered every-other year and are not available unless enrollments meet minimum requirements.

College Placement
Over the past five years, Box Elder High School graduates have been admitted to the following colleges and universities:

American Musical & Dramatic Academy
Arizona State University
Augustana State University
Boston University
Bridgerland Applied Technology College
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University Idaho
California Lutheran University
Chadron State College
College of Eastern Utah
Colorado Christian University
Colorado College
Colorado School of Mines
Cornell University
Creighton University
Dixie State College
George Mason University
Georgetown University
Gonzaga University
Iowa Central Community College
Loyola University
Mayville State University
McPherson College
Mesa State College
Moore College of Art & Design
Mountain State University
North Dakota School of Science
North Dakota Valley City College
Northern Arizona University
Northland College
Ogden Applied Technology College
Ohio University
Oregon State University
Purdue University
Rice University
Salt Lake Community College
Snow College
Southern Utah State University
Southern Virginia University
Stevens-Henager College
Texas A & M
United States Air Force Academy
University of Illinois
University of Mary
University of Maryland
University of Michigan
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Oregon
University of Redlands
University of Utah
University of Wyoming
Utah State University
Utah Valley State College
Weber State University
Western Wyoming Community College
Westminster College
Whitworth College
William Penn University
Williamette University