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SOPHOMORE YEAR CALENDAR Concentrate on academic preparation and continue to develop basic skills and extra-curricular and co-curricular interests.

SEPTEMBER

Start building a list of colleges/universities to consider. Attend a college fair at Purdue Northwest (Westville or Hammond) or at Portage High School. If interested in the trades, log on to www. Webuildnwi.com for more information.

OCTOBER

PSAT given. All sophomores will take the PSAT. The results will not be used for college admission.

Sign up, if you have not done so already, for extra-curricular or co-curricular activities that interest you. The level of involvement and accomplishment is most important, not the number of activities. Try to narrow down your activities to 2 or 3.

Keep a record of your involvement, volunteer work, and employment (all year). Keep building your resume!

End of the first quarter! Be sure your grades are where they need to be. If not, talk to your teacher about getting help before or after school, or during SRT.

NOVEMBER

Make sure you are “on top” of your academic work. If needed, meet with your teachers, make an appointment at the tutor lab (Open Monday through Friday 7-3:30), or attend Tutoring Tuesdays every Tuesday from 3-4 in the library.

Sign up for Career and Technical Center open houses. CHS will provide field trips on two separate occasions.

DECEMBER

During December you will get the results of your PSAT. Read materials sent with your score report to explore ways to improve on future standardized tests. If needed, schedule a meeting with your counselor to go over these results.

End of first semester!

JANUARY

You will meet with your counselor to schedule classes for your junior year. You have more options: Career and Technical classes, AP and/or Dual Credit classes, and IB. Choose classes in line with your plans after high school update your academic goals.

Use the results from Naviance to find electives that are in your career cluster.

Choose electives wisely! Read the Course Description Book, talk to other students who have had the class, meet with the teachers who teach the class to get a syllabus.

Keep studying! Keep track of your GPA and class rank.

FEBRUARY

It is never too early to start researching colleges and universities. Visit the Career Center to browse through literature. Utilize Naviance for career and college information.

Check out admission requirements and other information of the schools’ websites.

Search organizations for volunteer opportunities.

MARCH

End of the third grading period!

Scheduling requests are closed on Skyward. You may still request changes for your classes next year by making an appointment with your counselor.

APRIL

Continue working hard in your classes! You are in the home stretch!

MAY

Plan now for summer options: o Look into getting a part-time job o Volunteer or community service opportunities o Participate in a special program (e.g.: Purdue engineering programs, camp counselor, art programs, etc.) o Plan for college visits (have a list of questions to ask)

JUNE

If you did not pass a core subject, sign up for summer school. Classes are FREE!

CHS/INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS CLASS OF 2020-2022

INDIANA CORE 40 EXPECTATIONS: The completion of the Core 40 is an Indiana graduation requirement. The Core 40 is a directed set of high school courses that will help prepare students for success in college or in the workforce. Students must complete the Core 40 to be considered for admission to Indiana’s four-year colleges, and the same courses are strongly recommended for admission to a two-year college or entry into the workforce. To graduate with less than Core 40, the following formal opt-out process must be completed: - The student, the student’s parent/guardian, and the school counselor must meet to discuss the

student’s progress. - The student’s Graduation Plan is reviewed. - The student’s parent/guardian determines whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits

by completing the general curriculum or the Core 40 curriculum. - If the decision is made to opt-out of Core 40, the parent/guardian and counselor will sign a Diploma

Track Change Form. The form will be kept on file in the Counseling Office.

All Diplomas require 42 credits CORE 40 GENERAL DIPLOMA

ENGLISH 8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS

MATH

6 CREDITS (taken in grades 9-12) 2 credits: Algebra 1 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Algebra 2/Algebra 2 with Trig Students must take a Math or Quantitative Reasoning Course EACH year in high school **

6 CREDITS 2 credits: Algebra 1 4 credits: Any math course above Algebra 1 but lesser than Core 40 math; 2 Credits in math or quantitative reasoning MUST be taken in the junior or senior year

SCIENCE

6 CREDITS 2 credits: Biology 1 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics 1, or Integrated Chemistry/Physics 2 credits: Any other Core 40 Science

6 CREDITS 2 credits: Biology 1 4 credits: Any science course above Biology 1

SOCIAL STUDIES

6 CREDITS 2 credits: Geography/History of the World or World History 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics

6 CREDITS 2 credits: Geography/History of the World or World History 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics

PHYS. ED. 2 CREDITS 2 CREDITS

HEALTH 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT

TECHNOLOGY 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

DIRECTED ELECTIVES (5 CREDITS): World Languages Fine Arts Career and Technical Education (CTE)

ELECTIVES: 7 CREDITS

COLLEGE/CAREER PATHWAY COURSES (6 CREDITS): Selecting courses in a deliberate manner to take full advantage of college and career exploration and preparation opportunities.

FLEX CREDIT (5 CREDITS): Flex credits must come from one of the following: - Additional elective courses in a College and

Career Pathway - Courses involving workplace learning such as

Work Study or Work Based Learning - High school/college dual credit courses

- Additional courses in the academic areas: World Languages or Fine Arts.

ELECTIVES: 1 CREDITS *Students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) are only required to meet state minimum standards. ** QUANTITATIVE REASONING COURSES: Advanced Accounting, Biology 2AP, Calculus AB AP, Calculus BC AP, Chemistry 1 & 2, Chemistry 2 AP,

Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Science 1, Computer Science 2, Computer Science 3: Databases, Computer Science A AP, Construction Trades 2, Diesel Services 2, Economics, Electronics & Computer Technology 2, Environmental Science AP, Integrated Chemistry-Physics, Personal Finance, Physics 1, Physics 1 AP, Physics 2 AP, Physics C AP, Precision Machining 1 or 2, PLTW Principles of Engineering

All Diplomas require 47 credits

CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS

CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS

ENGLISH 8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS

MATH

8 CREDITS (in grades 9-12) 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 with Trig 2 credits: Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB AP, Calculus BC AP, AP Statistics, IB Math, Trigonometry and Probability/Statistics

8 CREDITS 2 credits: Algebra 1 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 with Trig All students must complete a senior year math or Quantitative Reasoning Course.

SCIENCE

6 CREDITS 2 credits: Biology 1 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics 1 2 credits: Additional credits in Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Space Science, Zoology, Environmental Science, AP Sciences, IB Sciences, or PLTW Biomed/Human Body Systems

6 CREDITS 2 credits: Biology 1 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics 1, Integrated Chemistry/Physics 2 credits: Additional credits in Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Space Science, Zoology, Environmental Science, AP Sciences, IB Sciences, or PLTW Biomed/Human Body Systems

SOCIAL STUDIES

6 CREDITS 2 credits: World History or History/Geography of the World 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics

6 CREDITS 2 credits: World History or History/Geography of the World 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics

PHYS. ED. 2 CREDITS 2 CREDITS

OTHER SUBJECTS

6-8 CREDITS: World Language (6 credits in one language or 4 credits each in two languages) 2 CREDITS: Fine Arts (Visual, Music, Theater, Student Publications Gr. 11-12) 1 CREDIT: Technology

6 CREDITS: College/Career Prep: Earn 6 credits in a state-approved College/Career Pathway and receive either an industry recognized certification/credential or earn pathway dual credits resulting in 6 transcripted college credits. 1 CREDIT: Technology

HEALTH 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT

ELECTIVES 10-12 CREDITS 9 CREDITS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Complete one of the following: A. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take the corresponding exams. B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from the approved dual credit list. C. Earn two of the following: 1. A minimum of 3 verifiable dual credits 2. 2 credits in AP courses with exams 3. 2 credits in IB courses with exams D. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete writing section. E. Earn a composite score of 1250 or higher on the SAT and a minimum of 560 on math and 590 on evidence based reading and writing section. F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take the corresponding exams.

Complete one of the following: A. Any one of the options (A-F) of the Core 40 with Academic Honors. B. Earn the following scores or higher on the WorkKeys (Version 2.0); Workplace Documents (Level 6: Scale Score Min. 84); Applied Math (Level 6: Scale Score Min. 83); Graphic Literacy (Level 5: Scale Score Min. 78) 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

**Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward both diplomas. **Students must have a grade point average of “B” (3.0) or better to earn either diploma. **Eight (8) math credits must be taken at the high school in order to earn either diploma.

CHS COURSE COLLEGE COURSE NAME COLLEGE COURSE NUMBER INSTITUTION FEES CREDITS

Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing MKTG101 Ivy Tech Free 3

Business Law & Ethics 1 Business Law 1 BUSN201 Ivy Tech Free 3

Principles of Business Management Introduction to Business BUSN101 Ivy Tech Free 3

Computer Science 1 Computing Logic SDEV120 Ivy Tech Free 3

Computers in Design & Production 1 Introduction to Design Technology DESN101 Ivy Tech Free 3

Introduction to Engineering DesignIntroduction to Design Technology DESN101 Ivy Tech Free 3

Mechanical Graphics DESN104 Ivy Tech Free 3

Architectural Drafting 1 2D Computer Aided Design DESN113 Ivy Tech Free 3

Honors US Government Intro to American Government & Politics POLS101 Ivy Tech Free 3

AP & Honors US HistoryAmerican History 1 & 2 H105/H106 Indiana University $150 6

Survey of American History 1 & 2 HIST101/HIST102 Ivy Tech Free 6

AP Biology 2Humans & the Biological World L100 Indiana University $125 5

Biology 1 - Molecular & Cell Processes BIOL105 Ivy Tech Free 4

Chemistry 2 & AP Chemistry 2 General Chemistry CHEM105 Ivy Tech Free 4

PreCalculus & PreCalculus Honors

PreCalculus Mathematics (College Algebra) M125 Indiana University $75 3

College Algebra MATH136 Ivy Tech Free 3

Trigonometry with Analytical Geometry MATH 137 Ivy Tech Free 3

CHS CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT COURSES2019-2020

CHS COURSE COLLEGE COURSE NAME COLLEGE COURSE NUMBER INSTITUTION FEES CREDITS

AP Calculus ABCalculus 1 M215 Indiana University $125 5

Calculus 1 MATH211 Ivy Tech Free 4

Advanced Composition (ACP) Reading, Writing, & Inquiry 1 W131 Indiana University $75 3

Advanced Composition English Composition ENGL111 Ivy Tech Free 3

Advanced Speech Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMM101 Ivy Tech Free 3

Spanish 3 Spanish Level 1 SPAN101 Ivy Tech Free 4

Spanish 4Spanish Level 2 SPAN102 Ivy Tech Free 4

Spanish Level 3 SPAN103 Ivy Tech Free 4

Spanish 5 Spanish Level 4 SPAN104 Ivy Tech Free 4

French 3 French Level 1 FREN101 Ivy Tech Free 4

French 4French Level 2 FREN102 Ivy Tech Free 4

French Level 3 FREN103 Ivy Tech Free 4

French 5 French Level 4 FREN104 Ivy Tech Free 4

German 3 German Level 1 GERM101 Ivy Tech Free 4

German 4German Level 2 GERM102 Ivy Tech Free 4

German Level 3 GERM103 Ivy Tech Free 4

German 5 German Level 4 GERM202 Ivy Tech Free 4

Japanese 4 Beginning Japanese 1 JAPA101 Ball State University $250 4

Japanese 5 Beginning Japanese 2 JAPA102 Ball State University $250 4

Radio 2 or IS Radio 2 Practicum in Broadcasting RTV150 Uni. of Southern IN $80/credit hr. 1-3

Start as a SophomoreIVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe Start as a Sophomore pathway allows current high school students to earn one year of transferable college credits when they graduate high school. Here are Chesterton High School's current offerings:

QUANTITATIVE REASONINGMATH 136 College Algebra* (3 credits)MATH 137 Trig with Analytic Geometry* (3 credits) MATH 211 Calculus I* (4 credits)

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL WAYS OF KNOWINGHIST 101 Survey of American History I* (3 credits) HIST 102 Survey of American History II* (3 credits) POLS 101 Introduction to American

Government and Politics* (3 credits)

HUMANISTIC AND ARTISTIC WAYS OF KNOWING

IVYTECH.EDU/CORE

*Denotes Indiana Core Transfer Library CourseTOTAL TRANSFER GENERAL EDUCATION CORE 30 MINIMUM CREDITS

DOE# 2564 Pre-Calculus DOE# 2564 Pre-Calculus DOE# 2562 Calculus AB, AP

DOE# 1562 US History, AP or DOE# 1542 US History Honors DOE# 1562 US History, AP or DOE# 1542 US History Honors DOE# 1540 US Government Honors

DOE# 2044 German 3 DOE# 2046 German 4 - Semester 1 DOE# 2046 German 4 - Semester 2 DOE# 2048 German 5DOE# 2124 Spanish 3 DOE# 2126 Spanish 4 - Semester 1 DOE# 2126 Spanish 4 - Semester 2 DOE# 2128 Spanish 5 DOE# 2024 French 3DOE# 2026 French 4 - Semester 1 DOE# 2026 French 4 - Semester 2 DOE# 2028 French 5

DOE #3020 Biology II, APDOE# 3066 Chemistry II or DOE# 3060 Chemistry AP

DOE# 1098 Advanced Composition

3-12 CREDITS

3-12 CREDITS

3-12 CREDITS

3-12 CREDITS

3 CREDITSWRITTEN COMMUNICATIONENGL 111 English Composition* (3 credits)

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OTHER DUAL CREDIT COURSES (NOT A PART OF PATHWAY)SDEV 120 Computing Logic (3 credits)MKTG 101 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)BUSN 101 Introduction of Business (3 credits)BUSN 201 Business Law (3 credits)DESN 101 Intro to Design Technology (3 credits)DESN104 Mechanical Graphics (3 credits)DESN 113 2D Computer-Aided Design (3 credits)

GERM 101 German Level 1* (4 credits) GERM 102 German Level 2* (4credits)GERM 201 German Level 3* (3 credits) GERM 202 German Level 4* (3 credits)SPAN 101 Spanish Level 1* (4 credits)SPAN 102 Spanish Level 2* (4 credits)SPAN 201 Spanish Level 3* (3 credits)SPAN 202 Spanish Level 4* (3 credits)FREN 101 French Level 1* (4 credits)FREN 102 French Level 2* (4 credits) FREN 201 French Level 3* (3 credits) FREN 202 French Level 4* (3 credits)

You've got options on campus and online!

Be sure to contact your Early College Coach, Samantha Madrigal, to ensure you meet all

requirements of the Start as a Sophomore Pathway.

SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF KNOWINGBIOL 101 Introductory Biology* (3 credits) CHEM 105 Introductory Chemistry I* (3 credits)

Please note, COMM 101 is required to complete this pathway.

Porter County Career & Technical Education

2019-20 PREVIEW DAY SCHEDULE—be on time and plan to spend 30-60 minutes

VALPARAISO PROGRAMS

Porter County Career & Technical Center

1005 N. Franklin St., Valparaiso 46383

Dec. 3 @ 8 a.m. ∙ Dec. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. ∙ Feb. 4 @ 8 a.m.

▪ Auto Services Technology ▪ Health Science Ed. I w/Anat ▪ CAD & Animation ▪ Health Science Ed. II ▪ Construction Trades ▪ Precision Machining

▪ Cosmetology ▪ Strategic Marketing Internship

▪ Electronics & Computer ▪ Video Production & Media Technology Studies

▪ Entrepreneurship/Sports & Entertainment Mktg.

VALPARAISO HIGH SCHOOL

2727 N. Campbell Street, Valparaiso 46385


∙ Computer Tech Support Door 1; Room Orange 208

Boone Grove High School

260 S. 500 West, Valparaiso 46385


∙ Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management

IVY Tech Community college

3100 Ivy Tech Drive, Valparaiso 46383


∙ Construction Trades: HVAC Main Entrance ∙ Welding Technology Main Entrance

FLINT LAKE Elementary School

4106 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso


∙ Early Childhood Education Front Entrance

MORGAN TWP. HIGH SCHOOL

299 South State Road 49, Valparaiso 46383

Dec. 3 @ 1 p.m. ∙ Dec. 10 @ 5:30 p.m. ∙ Feb. 4 @ 1 p.m.

∙ Horticultural Science Green Agriculture Building

WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL

587 W. 300 North, Valparaiso 46385

Dec. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. ∙ Feb. 4 @ 8 a.m.—NO visit Dec. 3--

consider Hobart Criminal Justice visit for Dec. 3))

∙ Criminal Investigations Entrance E ∙ Criminal Justice Entrance E

PORTAGE PROGRAMS

6450 U.S. 6, Portage 46368


∙ Auto Services Technology Willowcreek M.S. Rear Entrance ∙ Construction Trades Willowcreek M.S. Rear Entrance ∙ Dental Careers PHS-East Door C, Rm. 155 ∙ Health Science PHS-East Door C, Rm. 156 Education I w/ Anatomy (for Dec. 10 p.m. visit, use door Q for Dental and Health)

Dec. 3 @ 1 p.m. ∙ Dec. 10 @ 5:30 p.m. ∙ Feb. 4 @ 1 p.m.

∙ Diesel Service Technology Green Building N.E. of PHS-E ∙ Industrial Mechanics PHS-East Door C, Rm. 110 ∙ Work Study (NO evening visit) PHS-East Door C, Rm. 306 ∙ Early Childhood Education South Haven Elem. School 395 Midway Dr., Library ∙ Graphic Imaging Technology PHS-West Door F, Rm. B14

Hobart HIGH SCHOOL

2211 E. 10th Street, Hobart 46342

Dec. 3 @ 8 a.m. ∙ Dec. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. ∙ Feb. 4 @ 8 a.m. ∙ Cisco Networking Fundamentals Front Entrance ∙ Early Childhood Education Front Entrance ∙ Emergency Medical Services Front Entrance ∙ Fundamentals of Sports Medicine Front Entrance ∙ Criminal Justice Front Entrance ∙ Strategic Mktg. Field Exper. (NO Dec. 10 visit)

Front Entrance

MAAC Foundation

4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso 46383

Dec. 3 @1 p.m. ∙ Dec. 10 @5:30 p.m. ∙ Feb. 4 @ 1 p.m.

∙ Fire & Rescue 10/10/19

Permission Slip to Attend Daytime Open Houses (no need for permission slip to attend evening open house)

Student Name____________________________ Your Grade Level________ Parent Signature____________________________________

Date of Open House Location of Open House Time of Open House

Dec. 3 Feb. 4