Scheduling + Courses

2026-27 Scheduling Information

The scheduling window will be open from February 13 - March 13, 2026. Students must enter course requests into MISTAR and turn in all scheduling worksheets to the Counseling Office by Friday, March 13, 2026.

During the week of February 23, counselors will meet with all students during their English classes to review their course selections and graduation requirements.

All scheduling information (course offerings, course descriptions, forms, policies, and instructions for entering courses) can be found in the drop down menus below.

Information on BHS Courses + Graduation Requirements

What classes can I take at BHS?

Scheduling Presentations

Course Offerings Lists

Course Catalogs with Course Descriptions

Course Videos: Scroll down to bottom of this page to view videos from teachers to learn more about our AP, Honors, and elective course offerings

What are the graduation requirements at BHS?

BHS + State of MI Graduation Requirements

Science Requirements by Graduation Year:
- BHS Science Requirements for Classes of 2026, 2027, 2028
- BHS Science Requirements for Class of 2029 & Beyond

There can be exceptions to some of the requirements including:

Physical Education/Health
2nd year of World Language
Art
World History
Scroll down to learn more in the Personal Curriculum section.

EDP Requirement: 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 try to Google search Xello and try to log-in, it will not work!

How to Enter Course Requests in MISTAR

Guides to help decide which classes to take

BHS Math Offerings & Sequencing

Please see document linked below for BHS math course offerings and sequencing.

Math Course Sequence at BHS

Advanced English Options for 12th Grade

Please see document linked below for a comparison of Advanced English course offerings for 12th grade students including AP English Literature, AP English Language, and Project Advance.

Advanced Course Options for Senior English

Visual Arts Course Sequence

All students are welcome to take an introductory art class regardless of previous art experience. Students can also retake any previously completed art class for credit. Students must take an introductory class before taking the advanced level of any art class.

AP 2D Studio Art & Design can be taken in grades 11 or 12 after the successful completion of an intro & advanced level art class.

Visual Arts Course Sequence at BHS

What is a LINK?

The LINK program at BHS is a unique opportunity to learn about how disabilities affect students in a school setting. As a LINK, you will be placed in a class with a student or students with disabilities to provide social support and be a positive high school role model. For more information on the LINK program, please see the document linked below.

LINK Information Sheet

Courses with Required Applications

Advanced Placement (AP) Course Information

What is an AP course?
BHS AP Course Catalog

AP Exam Overview

AP Exams structure, practice, schedule, FAQs

BHS AP Exam Registration Information

AP Exam Registration & Test Day Information for 2025-26

AP Exam Registration slide deck

BHS uses Total Registration to manage AP exam registration and collect payment.

AP Exam Registration Deadline

*Regular* Exam Registration window: October 1 - 31st
*Late* Exam Registration window: November 1st - February 1st

Oakland Schools Technical Campus (OSTC)

Thinking of attending OSTC in 2026-27?

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.

To attend OSTC during the 2026-27 School Year:

Apply online to OSTC for 26-27 School Year
OSTC will begin reviewing applications in March. OSTC will contact student directly via email with placement decision before summer break. Many programs will fill up, so students are encouraged to apply early.

OSTC/BHS Bus Schedule

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.

Click here to view the 2025-26 BHS OSTC Transportation Calendar.

OSTC-Northeast (Pontiac) Cosmetology for 2026-2027

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-Northeast

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-Northeast. The PM session runs from 11:20 AM to 4:20 PM (5 hours per day).

Important Materials + Links

OSTC Northeast Website
Cosmetology Program Information - please read!
Cosmetology Career Night presentation (recorded)
Apply online to OSTC for 2026-2027 School Year

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 enrolling in an A-hour class must provide their own transportation.

Please visit the CASA website for more information.

How to attend CASA during the 2026-2027 School Year

CASA Enrollment Steps

CASA Enrollment Form (must be submitted to attend next year)
CASA Course Catalog
CASA Enrollment Worksheet / Schedule of Courses
CASA Dual Enrollment Worksheet

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

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

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.

Inside the Counseling Section

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 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.

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

Estimated out of pocket cost to family:

~$0-100

~$300

~$300 (Hebrew)

~$1800

(all other classes)

~$1300

~$1500

*The cost of books, lab fees and any other needed materials are not included in estimation.

Dual Enrollment Application Process

BHS Application

BHS Dual Enrollment Payment Voucher.

Must complete & submit form to Counseling Office or email to 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 submit a copy of the college transcript or grade report to Mrs. Wyatt in the Counseling Office.

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 April 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.