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Welcome to 8th Grade Parent Night
Class of 2019
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Jr. High – High School Transitions
• Advancement by credit, not by class• Earn credits each semester
(1 credit per semester per course)• Begin forming ‘High School Transcript’• Forming cumulative grade point average (GPA)
A=4 points B=3 points C=2 points…• Attendance Record• Discipline Record
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Indiana
Graduation Requirements
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Three diploma tracts from which to choose:
• Core 40• Core 40 with Academic Honors• Core 40 with Technical Honors• (General)
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Core 40 DiplomaCredits Years Courses
English 8 credits 4 years
• English 9•English 10•English 11 or Eng. 11 Honors•English 12 or Eng. 12 Honors
Math6 credits (in grades
9-12)3 years
• Algebra I• Geometry• Algebra II
**Students must take a math course or Quantitative Reasoning course each year in high school. QR list can be found at: www.doe.in.gov/ccr/course-titles-and-descriptions
Science 6 credits 3 years• Biology I• Integrated Chemistry/ Physics•Any Core 40 Science
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Core 40 DiplomaCredits Courses
SocialStudies
6 credits• World History • U.S. History• U.S. Government/Economics
PE 2 credits
Health & Careers
1 credit1 credit
•Health & Wellness•Preparing for College & Careers
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Core 40 DiplomaCredits Courses
DirectedElectives
5 credits
• World Languages• Fine Arts• Career-Technical Education
GeneralElectives
6 credits• College & Career Pathway courses recommended.
TOTALMinimum of 40 credits
All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.
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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
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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…
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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 sectionE. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written
sectionF. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding exams
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Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits
All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.
Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma
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• Can ‘double up’ on math classes sophomore year in order to take AP Calculus senior year.
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Academic Honors Diploma (cont.)
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Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma
• VU Scholarship Opportunity
• Student can earn both the Core 40 with Academic
Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors
Diploma.
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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...
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• 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
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Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits
All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.
Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma
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General Diploma
• Must meet with Mrs. Sward; form must be signed by student and parent
• 40 credits
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General DiplomaCredits Years Courses
English 8 credits 4 years
• English 9•English 10•English 11 or Honors•English 12 or Honors
Math 4 credits 2 years• 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
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General DiplomaCredits Years Courses
SocialStudies
4 credits 2 years• US History• US Government/Economics
PE 2 credits 1 year
Health & Careers
1 credit1 credit
1 sem.1 sem.
• Health and Wellness• Preparing for College & Careers
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General DiplomaCredits Courses
College & Career Pathway Courses
6 credits
Flex 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
TOTAL 40 CREDITS
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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.
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NCAA Eligibility• If you plan to participate in athletics at a Division I or II
school, you must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse (typically spring of junior year).
• Must meet NCAA freshman-eligibility requirements to be deemed eligible to compete in NCAA Division I or II athletics. *In addition to Core 40 or AHD requirements for IDOE; GPA & Test Score requirements as well.
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• Must enroll by end of 8th Grade; full tuition scholarship at public colleges in Indiana. (covers a portion of tuition at private colleges)
• Must have 2.5 GPA and Core 40 diploma to receive 21st Century Scholarship
• Must complete Scholar Success Program beginning in Grade 9
• Financial means testing at end of high school
21st Century Scholars
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21st Century Scholars (cont.)• Not a guaranteed full tuition scholarship
• 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.
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Dual Credit
• Courses in which students can earn both high school and college credits simultaneously
• Dual Credit Providers are Oakland City University and Ivy Tech (PLTW Courses & some Twin Rivers courses).
• Dual Credit Courses offered include: English 11 & 12 Honors, Pre-Calculus, Psy/Soc, IED, and Twin Rivers Programs
• Dual Credit Courses used to meet AHD requirements must be from priority course list
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WEIGHTED CLASSESNEXT 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
For the Class of 2019 an A+=4.3 when figured into the GPA.
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Opportunities for Next Year
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• English 9• Algebra I, Geometry Honors
*some students will also take Algebra Enrichment
• Biology• Health/Careers• Intro to Engineering Design • P.E. (?)• Elective
Example Freshman Course Request
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Electives for Freshman Year
• Spanish• Algebra Enrichment*• Intro to Engineering Design• Intro to Construction• Art• Band – Year long course• Chorus – Year long course
*must meet certain criteria
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• Twin Rivers Program-Building Trades-Auto Service Tech-Health Careers-Cosmetology
*require ½ day available in schedule
Opportunities for Junior & Senior Years
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• Cadet Teaching-Elementary Arts/Music/PE/Special Ed-Jr. High-High School
Opportunities for Junior & Senior Years (cont.):
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• VU Program – Seniors Only
Architectural Drafting Collision RepairComputer Networking Computer ProgrammingDiesel Mechanics ElectronicsFire Science Hospitality/Culinary ArtsIndustrial Drafting (CAD) Information TechnologyLaw Enforcement SurveyingWeb Development WeldingComputer Integrated Manufacturing (C.I.M.)Precision Machining (Machine Trades, Tool & Die, Manufacturing)
WE PAY VU TUITION!!
Opportunities for Senior Year
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• Work Internship
-Daviess Community Hospital - Dubois County Museum(ER, PT, OT, Speech, Ultrasound) -Washington Times Herald-Grandview Pediatrics - Legacy Learning Center-Vet Clinics - Graber Post-Montgomery Medical Clinic - JJ’s Concrete-Dr. Thorne - Graber Tire-Dr. Walker - Traylor’s Fertilizer-Williams Pharmacy - RTC Communications-Daviess County Sheriff’s Dept. - Smooth You Medical Spa-M & R Body Shop - Little Bear Daycare-Dr. Holsopple -M & M Electric-State Farm Insurance
Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.)
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COLLEGE
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What is ‘college’?
• 1 year certificate program (i.e. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology HVAC @ Ivy Tech)
• 2 year Associate’s Degree (i.e. A.S. in Law Enforcement @ VU)
• 4 year Bachelor’s Degree (i.e. Business Administration with a minor in Forensic Accounting @ ISU)
• Apprenticeship Program (i.e. Electricians Apprenticeship Program in Evansville www.evvjatc.org)
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What is ‘college’?
The term ‘college’ is used collectively to mean any type of postsecondary
training beyond high school.
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Importance of Higher Education
Why go to college?
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Economic Impact for an Individual
College Graduates
Earn an extra $20,000 per yearEarn more than $1 million more over their
lifetime Experience ½ the unemployment riskAre more likely to live longer, experience better
health, and to practice health-promoting behaviors
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‘We have a sense of urgency to dramatically raise the education level of Hoosiers across our state.’
-Teresa Lubbers, Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education
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Economic Impact for Indiana
• Indiana will need 877,737 additional college degrees by 2025 to meet workforce needs.
• Indiana ranks 40th nationally in higher education attainment and 41st in personal per capita income. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010
• Only 1/3 of Hoosier adults have more than a high school diploma.
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Food for Thought…
“A two-year degree or less can actually place a student in a better position for employment and
potential earnings.
In 38 of Indiana’s 92 counties, those with a recent associate degree earn more than those
with a recent bachelor’s degree.”Dr. Mary Ostrye, senior vice president and provost, Ivy Tech Community College
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College Admission Standards
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Evaluation Criteria:(may vary among universities)
• Grades: HS GPA, Core GPA, Class rank or percentile• Strength of curriculum (course selection)• Courses & grades related to major• Trends in achievement• SAT/ACT Test scores• Guidance counselor/Principal comments• Leadership experience (clubs, teams, work)• Essay
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• IU 8 semesters of English7 semesters of Math6 semesters of Social Sciences6 semesters of Sciences4 semesters of World Languages3 or more credits of additional college-prep
coursework
www.iub.edu
College Admission Requirements
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• Purdue8 semesters of English8 semesters of Math6 semesters of Science6 semesters of Social Studies4 semesters of Foreign Language
www.purdue.edu
College Admission Requirements (cont.)
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• University of Southern Indiana4 years of English3-4 years of Math3-4 years of Lab Science3 years of Social Studies
*Indiana students must complete Core 40
www.usi.edu
College Admission Requirements (cont.)
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Cost of Attendance in Indiana for 2014-2015 Academic Year
• IU $21,382 Tuition/Fees, Room/Board, Books • Purdue $20,032 Tuition/Fees & Room/Board • Ball State $17,804 Tuition/Fees & Room/Board • ISU $17,162 Tuition/Fees & Room/Board• USI $17,000 Estimated cost for 2014-2015• VU $14,850 Estimated cost for 2014-2015 with
housing
• Ivy Tech $3,859 Tuition only (30 hours)• UE $42, 656 Typical annual cost for 2014-2015
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High Test Scores = Scholarship $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.
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Scholarship ExamplesIndiana State University Academic Excellence ScholarshipAward: $4,000 per yearSchool: Indiana State University, Terre HauteMajor: AnyCriteria: 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 ScholarshipAward: $1,250 per year for four semestersSchool: Vincennes UniversityMajor: AnyCriteria: Must be a recipient of the Indiana Academic Honors or Technical
Honors diploma; Must fill out VU scholarship applicationDeadline: January 15, 2015
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• Admission Decision is made based upon freshman, sophomore, and junior years of high school.
• 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
Points to Ponder….
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Points to Ponder….(cont.)
• Research college & careers early• Take campus visits early• Talk about college & careers at home• Community Involvement• Consider all options
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Parent’s Role
• Be involved
• Know your student’s grades, attendance, and discipline record
• Check Harmony for parents frequently
• Know dates progress reports and report cards are issued
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Parent’s Role (cont.)• Stay in touch with your child’s teachers
• Review and help your child select classes
• Explore colleges/careers together
(Summer is a great time to explore!)
• Talk with your son or daughter about your career and education
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*Resources*www.doe.in.gov
www.barr.k12.in.uswww.hoosierhot50.org
www.collegechoiceadvisor529.comwww.learnmoreindiana.org
www.scholars.in.gov
• Text Alerts - The Indiana Youth Institute will send you text reminders each month with helpful tips, deadline reminders, and encouragement for college & career planning. Text ‘Grad’ plus your high school graduation year (i.e. grad2015, for example) to 69979. Visit www.triptocollege.org
• Complete College America – www.completecollege.org
• Indiana College Costs Estimator – can complete now to estimate costs @ www.indianacollegecosts.org
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Questions?