Transcript Juniors

Sophomores
Class of 2017
January 28, 2015
Indiana
Graduation
Requirements
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Three diploma tracts from which to
choose:
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Core 40
Core 40 with Academic Honors
Core 40 with Technical Honors
General Diploma
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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
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Freshman
English 9
Algebra 1
Biology
World History
P.E.
Directed Elective
Directed Elective
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6.
7.
Junior
English 11
Algebra II
Chemistry I or Anatomy
U.S. History
Elective
Elective
Elective
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5.
6.
7.
Sophomore
English 10
Geometry
Integrated Chemistry/Physics
Health/Careers
Elective
Elective
Elective
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2.
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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
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Freshman
English 9
Algebra 1
Biology
World History
P.E.
Computer App/Per. Finance
Spanish 1
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2.
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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
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Sophomore
English 10
Geometry Honors
Chemistry 1 Honors
Health/Careers
Spanish II Honors
Art/Band/Chorus
Elective
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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
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Freshman
English 9
Algebra 1
Biology
World History
P.E.
Computer App/Per. Finance
Intro to Construction
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7.
Junior
English 11
Algebra II
Chemistry I or Anatomy
U.S. History
Construction Technology
Construction Technology
Construction Technology
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7.
Sophomore
English 10
Geometry
Integrated Chemistry/Physics
Health/Careers
Intro to Construction
Intro to Engineering Design
Spanish I
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2.
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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
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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
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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 Junior Year:
Core Classes:
• English 11 or English 11 Honors
– must meet PSAT/SAT/ACT requirements to enroll in English
11 Honors
• Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, or Pre-Calculus Honors
• Chemistry, Chem. II, Anatomy & Physiology, or Physics
• U.S. History
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Opportunities for Junior Year (cont.)
Elective Classes:
• CEO Class
• Psychology/Sociology*
*must meet PSAT/SAT/ACT requirements to enroll in dual credit for Psy/Soc.
• Spanish I, II, or III
• Intro to Engineering Design
• Intro to Construction
• Art, Photography (1 yr. art required), Band (Year long course), Chorus (Year long
course)
• Accounting
• Business Law & Ethics
• Principles of Business Management
• Principles of Marketing
• Sports & Entertainment Marketing
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Business Math
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Opportunities for Junior Year (cont.):
• Twin Rivers Program*
-Building Trades
-Auto Service Tech
-Health Careers
-Cosmetology
*Must apply
**Applications due to Mrs. Sward by end of February
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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:
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Turn north on Hwy 57 at the junction of Hwy 50/57 (By Walmart and BP)
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The classroom is on the right just past the 2nd traffic signal
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Please use the door on the west side (back door)
MEET THE
INSTRUCTORS
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Learn about
each program
Meet current
students
HEALTH
SCIENCE
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Theresa
Weitkamp
812-257-0858
BUILDING
TRADES
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Matt Bilske
812-890-2270
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICETECH
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Jon Rink
812-254-0386
REFRESHMENTS
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Will be
served
QUESTIONS?
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Call our main
office at 812882-0801
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Opportunities for Junior Year (cont.):
• Cadet Teaching
-Elementary
-Jr. High
-High School
Arts/Music/PE/Special Ed
*See Mr. Hughes if interested
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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!!
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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
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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
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College Admission Standards
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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
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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
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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.
• Honors courses=Stronger Test Scores
Often times, test score is what gets you considered for
scholarships
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Points to Ponder (cont.)….
• 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
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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 and Core 40 diploma to receive 21st Century
Scholarship
• Must complete Scholar Success Program for Grade 10
• 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
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Resources
• www.doe.in.gov
• www.barr.k12.in.us
• www.hoosierhot50.org
• www.learnmoreindiana.org
• www.scholars.in.gov
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Questions?
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