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Juniors Class of 2016 January 29, 2015 Indiana Graduation Requirements 2 Three diploma tracts from which to choose: • • • • Core 40 Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors General Diploma 3 4 Core 40 Diploma Credits English 8 credits Years 4 years 6 credits Math (in grades 9-12) 3 years Courses • English 9 •English 10 •English 11 or Honors •English 12 or Honors • Algebra I • Geometry • Algebra II **Students must take a math course or Quantitative Reasoning (QR) course each year in high school. See the full list of QR courses at: http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/ccr/quantitative-reasoning-courses Science 6 credits 3 years • Biology I • Integrated Chemistry/ Physics • Chemistry or Anatomy & Phys. Core 40 Diploma Credits Years Courses • World History Social 6 credits 3 years • US History Studies • US Government/Economics PE 2 credits 1 year Health & Careers 1 credit 1 credit 1 sem. 1 sem. • Health and Wellness • Preparing for College & Careers Core 40 Diploma Credits Courses Directed Electives • World Languages 5 credits • Fine Arts • Career-Technical Education General Electives 6 credits TOTAL • College & Career Pathway courses recommended. Minimum of 40 credits All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA. Sample Core 40 Four-year plan 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Freshman English 9 Algebra 1 Biology World History P.E. Directed Elective Directed Elective 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Junior English 11 Algebra II Chemistry I or Anatomy U.S. History Elective Elective Elective 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sophomore English 10 Geometry Integrated Chemistry/Physics Health/Careers Elective Elective Elective 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Senior English 12 Government/Economics Pre-Calculus or QR course Elective Elective Elective Elective Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma • More rigorous academic preparation • Best preparation for college • Required at some Universities in Indiana • Provides additional financial aid for families who qualify Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma • Complete all requirements for Core 40 • Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits • Earn 6-8 credits Core 40 world language credits • Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits • Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward the diploma • Have a cumulative GPA of a “B” or above AND… Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Complete one of the following: A. 4 credits in AP courses and take corresponding AP exams, B. 6 college credits in dual credit courses from priority course list, C. Earn two of the following: 1. 3 college credits from priority course list, 2. 2 credits in AP courses and take corresponding AP exams, 3. 2 credits in IB courses and take IB exams. D. Earn a 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading, math, and writing sections and a minimum of 530 on each section E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding exams Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA. Sample Academic Honors Four-year plan 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Freshman English 9 Algebra 1 Biology World History P.E. Computer App/Per. Finance Spanish 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Junior English 11 Honors Algebra II Honors Chem II or Physics or A & P U.S. History Spanish III Honors Elective Elective 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sophomore English 10 Geometry Honors Chemistry 1 Honors Health/Careers Spanish II Honors Art/Band/Chorus Elective 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Senior English 12 Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Government/Economics Elective Elective Elective Elective Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma •Complete all requirements for Core 40, • Earn grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward the diploma, • Have a GPA of “B” or above, and • Earn 6 credits in the college & career preparation courses in a College & Career Pathway and one of the following: 1. Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential, or 2. Pathway dual credits resulting in 6 transcripted college credits • AND... Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma • Complete ONE of the following: A. Any one of the options (A-F) of the Academic Honors Diploma. B. Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys: Reading for Information – Level 6, Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and Locating Information – Level 5. C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75. D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass: Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA. Sample Technical Honors Four-year plan 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Freshman English 9 Algebra 1 Biology World History P.E. Computer App/Per. Finance Intro to Construction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Junior English 11 Algebra II Chemistry I or Anatomy U.S. History Construction Technology Construction Technology Construction Technology 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sophomore English 10 Geometry Integrated Chemistry/Physics Health/Careers Intro to Construction Intro to Engineering Design Spanish I 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Senior English 12 Pre-Calculus Government/Economics Work Internship Work Internship Elective Elective General Diploma • Must meet with Mrs. Sward; form must be signed by student and parent • 40 credits 18 General Diploma Credits English Math 8 credits 4 credits Years 4 years 2 years Courses • English 9 •English 10 •English 11 or Honors •English 12 or Honors • Algebra I •Any math course **General Diploma students are required to earn 2 credits in a Math or a Quantitative Reasoning (QR) course during their junior or senior year. QR courses do not count as math credits. Science 4 credits 2 years • Biology I •Any science course General Diploma Credits Years Social 4 credits 2 years Studies PE 2 credits 1 year Health & Careers 1 credit 1 credit 1 sem. 1 sem. Courses • US History • US Government/Economics • Health and Wellness • Preparing for College & Careers General Diploma Credits College & Career Pathway Courses Flex Credits TOTAL Courses 6 credits 5 credits •Additional courses in a College & Career Pathway •High school/college dual credit courses •Internship •Additional courses in Lang. Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, or Fine Arts 40 CREDITS ISTEP+ Graduation Examination • Algebra I End-of-course Assessment (ECA) • English 10 End-of-course Assessment (ECA) • All Indiana students are required to pass the Algebra I and English 10 ECAs in order to graduate. • Students will have multiple opportunities to take the assessments. • Waiver options are available. Opportunities for Senior Year: Core Classes: • English 12 or English 12 Honors • Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus Honors, AP Calculus Honors • Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Physics, or Anatomy & Physiology • Government/Economics 23 Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.) Elective Classes: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CEO Class Psychology/Sociology Spanish I, II, III, IV Intro to Engineering Design Intro to Construction Art, Photography (1 yr. art required), Band (Year long course), Chorus (Year long course) Accounting Advanced Business Management Business Law & Ethics Financial Services Principles of Business Management Principles of Marketing Sports & Entertainment Marketing Advanced Manufacturing Business Math 24 Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.): • Twin Rivers Program* -Building Trades -Auto Service Tech -Health Careers -Cosmetology *Must apply **Applications due to Mrs. Sward by end of February 25 26 27 28 29 30 TWIN RIVERS OPEN HOUSE WHEN Tuesday, February 3, 2014 6:00 – 7:00 pm WHERE Twin Rivers Health Careers Classroom 1466 State Rd 57 South, Washington, Indiana Directions to Classroom: Turn north on Hwy 57 at the junction of Hwy 50/57 (By Walmart and BP) The classroom is on the right just past the 2nd traffic signal Please use the door on the west side (back door) MEET THE INSTRUCTORS Learn about each program Meet current students HEALTH SCIENCE Theresa Weitkamp 812-257-0858 BUILDING TRADES Matt Bilske 812-890-2270 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICETECH Jon Rink 812-254-0386 REFRESHMENTS Will be served QUESTIONS? Call our main office at 812882-0801 31 Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.): • Cadet Teaching -Elementary -Jr. High -High School Arts/Music/PE/Special Ed *See Mr. Hughes if interested 32 Opportunities for Senior Year • VU Program – Seniors Only Architectural Drafting Collision Repair Computer Networking Computer Programming Diesel Mechanics Electronics Fire Science Hospitality/Culinary Arts Industrial Drafting (CAD) Information Technology Law Enforcement Surveying Web Development Welding – average age of U.S. welder is 51 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (C.I.M.) Precision Machining (Machine Trades, Tool & Die, Manufacturing) WE PAY VU TUITION!! 33 Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.) • Work Internship -Daviess Community Hospital (ER, PT, OT, Speech, Ultrasound) -Grandview Pediatrics -Vet Clinics -Montgomery Medical Clinic -Dr. Thorne -Dr. Walker -Williams Pharmacy -Daviess County Sheriff’s Dept. -M & R Body Shop -Dr. Holsopple -State Farm Insurance - Dubois County Museum -Washington Times Herald - Legacy Learning Center - Graber Post - JJ’s Concrete - Graber Tire - Traylor’s Fertilizer - RTC Communications - Smooth You Medical Spa - Little Bear Daycare -M & M Electric *Work Internship requires 2 periods & only 2 periods 34 WEIGHTED CLASSES NEXT YEAR THE FOLLOWING CLASSES WILL BE WEIGHTED: • English 11 Honors • English 12 Honors • Algebra II Honors • Geometry Honors • Pre-Calculus Honors • AP Calculus • Anatomy & Physiology • Chemistry II • Physics • AP Physics • Psychology/Sociology • Spanish IV • Work Internship (?) 35 College Admission Standards 36 College Admission Requirements • IU 8 semesters of English 7 semesters of Math 6 semesters of Social Sciences 6 semesters of Sciences 4 semesters of World Languages 3 or more credits of additional college-prep coursework College Admission Requirements (cont.) • Purdue 8 semesters of English 8 semesters of Math 6 semesters of Science 6 semesters of Social Studies 4 semesters of Foreign Language College Admission Requirements (cont.) • University of Southern Indiana 4 years of English 3-4 years of Math 3-4 years of Lab Science 3 years of Social Studies *Indiana students must complete Core 40 Cost of Attendance in Indiana for 2014-2015 academic year • • • • • • • • IU Purdue Ball State ISU USI VU Ivy Tech UE $21,382 $20,032 $17,804 $17,162 $17,000 $14,850 $3,859 $42, 656 Tuition/Fees, Room/Board, Books Tuition/Fees & Room/Board Tuition/Fees & Room/Board Tuition/Fees & Room/Board Estimated cost for 2014-2015 Estimated cost for 2014-2015 with housing Tuition only (30 hours) Typical annual cost for 2014-2015 40 Student Loan Debt in Indiana • 66% of Indiana college graduates have college loan debt. • Hoosier students borrowed an average of $27,000 to finance a college degree in 2010 - Reaching Higher, Achieving More, www.in.gov/che • Indiana has 3rd highest student loan default rate in the country (www.theindychannel.com/news/education/former-college-students-drowning-in-loan-debt) High Test Scores = Scholarship $ Indiana University Excellence Scholarship Award: $9,000 per year School: Indiana University Major: Any Criteria: Students with SAT score of 1350 (CR & MATH) or above or ACT composite of 31 or above and a minimum GPA of 3.8, will receive an IU Excellence Scholarship at the time of admission. Deadline: Must have complete application file to IU by November 1 st. Indiana University Prestige Scholarships Award: $3,000 per year School: Indiana University Major: Any Criteria: Students with SAT score of 1250 (CR & MATH) or above or ACT composite of 28 or above and a minimum GPA of 3.7 will receive an IU Prestige Scholarship at the time of admission. Deadline: Must have complete application file to IU by November 1 st. *This info is outdated, but it gives an example of college scholarship selection criteria. High Test Scores = Scholarship $ (cont.) IUPUI Chancellor’s Scholarship Award: $8,000 per year for four years School: IUPUI Major: Any Criteria: Students who have applied for admission by Dec. 1st who have a 3.75 GPA and a minimum 1250 SAT or 28 ACT may be eligible for this scholarship. *Not available for spring entry students. Deadline: Must have complete application file to IUPUI by December 1st. IUPUI Dean of the Faculties Scholarship Award: $4,000 per year for four years School: IUPUI Major: Any Criteria: Students who have applied for admission by Dec. 1st who have a 3.5 GPA and a minimum 1200 or higher on the SAT or 26 on the ACT may be eligible for this scholarship. Deadline: Must have complete application file to IUPUI by December 1st. Scholarship Examples Indiana State University Academic Excellence Scholarship Award: $4,000 per year School: Indiana State University, Terre Haute Major: Any Criteria: Students must be admitted to ISU by Dec. 1st and meet two of the following three criteria: 3.75 GPA and/or 1200SAT/26ACT and/or top 10% of graduating class. Deadline: Students must be admitted to ISU by Dec. 1st Vincennes University Academic/Technical Honors Diploma Scholarship Award: $1,250 per year for four semesters School: Vincennes University Major: Any Criteria: Must be a recipient of the Indiana Academic Honors or Technical Honors diploma; Must fill out VU scholarship application Deadline: January 15, 2015 Points to Ponder…. • Admission Decision is made based upon freshman, sophomore, and junior years of high school. • Senior year is last preparatory year before college level work (rigor of senior year schedule) • Colleges want students to take some type of math senior year 45 Points to Ponder (cont.)…. • Honors courses=Stronger Test Scores Often times, test score is what gets you considered for scholarships • VU requires one year of high school chemistry for all Health Occupations majors • Recommend students create resume and update throughout high school; include extra-curricular activities, honors, awards, leadership positions held, employment, volunteer activities, community involvement 46 Points to Ponder (cont.)…. • Summer before Senior year is a great time to explore colleges • Community Involvement 47 21st Century Scholars • If you are a 21st Century Scholar, some private schools will cover remaining tuition not covered by award. • IU & Purdue provide financial assistance for housing, if you are a 21st Century Scholar & meet eligibility requirements. • Must have 2.5 GPA to receive 21st Century Scholarship • May or may not have financial means testing at end of high school* • May or may not receive guaranteed full tuition scholarship** *depends on date of enrollment **depends on state funds available 48 Additional Requirements • NCAA Div. I or II athlete *Must register with NCAA Eligibility Center spring of your junior year www.eligibilitycenter.org 49 Resources • www.doe.in.gov • www.barr.k12.in.us • www.hoosierhot50.org • www.learnmoreindiana.org • www.scholars.in.gov 50 Questions? 51