sophomores class of 2016 february 3, 2014. indiana graduation requirements 2

SophomoresClass of 2016

February 3, 2014

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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 Diploma

Core 40 DiplomaCredits Years Courses

English 8 credits 4 years

• English 9•English 10•English 11 or Honors•English 12 or 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.

Science 6 credits 3 years

• Biology I• Integrated Chemistry/ Physics• Chemistry or Anatomy & Phys.

Core 40 DiplomaCredits Years Courses

SocialStudies

6 credits 3 years• World History• 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

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.

Core 40 Math- 6 credits must be earned in grades 9-12- Students must take a math course or quantitative reasoning (QR) course each year in high school

QR courses include courses that help advance a student’s ability to apply mathematics in real-world situations and contexts.

Examples might include some Business and Marketing, Engineering, Science, Trade & Industrial, etc. courses

See the full list at:

http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/ccr/quantitative-reasoning-courses

http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/ccr/quantitative-reasoning-courses

Sample Core 40 Four-year planFreshman

1. English 9

2. Algebra 1

3. Biology

4. World History

5. P.E.

6. Directed Elective

7. Directed Elective

Sophomore

1. English 10

2. Geometry

3. Integrated Chemistry/Physics

4. Health/Careers

5. Elective

6. Elective

7. Elective

Junior

1. English 11

2. Algebra II

3. Chemistry I or Anatomy

4. U.S. History

5. Elective

6. Elective

7. Elective

Senior

1. English 12

2. Government/Economics

3. Pre-Calculus or QR course

4. Elective

5. Elective

6. Elective

7. 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


• 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…


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

Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits



Sample Academic Honors Four-year planFreshman

1. English 9

2. Algebra 1

3. Biology

4. World History

5. P.E.

6. Computer App/Per. Finance

7. Spanish 1

Sophomore

1. English 10

2. Geometry Honors

3. Chemistry 1 Honors

4. Health/Careers

5. Spanish II Honors

6. Art/Band/Chorus

7. Elective

Junior

1. English 11 Honors

2. Algebra II Honors

3. Chem II or Physics or A & P

4. U.S. History

5. Spanish III Honors

6. Elective

7. Elective

Senior

1. English 12 Honors

2. Pre-Calculus Honors


4. Elective

5. Elective

6. Elective

7. 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...

• 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.


Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits



Sample Technical Honors Four-year planFreshman

1. English 9

2. Algebra 1

3. Biology

4. World History

5. P.E.

6. Computer App/Per. Finance

7. Intro to Construction

Sophomore

1. English 10

2. Geometry

3. Integrated Chemistry/Physics

4. Health/Careers

5. Intro to Construction

6. Intro to Engineering Design

7. Spanish I

Junior

1. English 11

2. Algebra II

3. Chemistry I or Anatomy

4. U.S. History

5. Construction Technology



Senior

1. English 12

2. Pre-Calculus


4. Work Internship

5. Work Internship

6. Elective

7. Elective

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.

Auditing Transcripts

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Opportunities for Junior Year:

Core Classes:

• English 11 or 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• Spanish• Intro to Engineering Design• Intro to Construction• Intro to Transportation• Intro to Manufacturing• Art, Photography (1 yr. art required), Band, Chorus• Accounting• Business Law & Ethics• Principles of Business Management• Principles of Marketing• Sports & Entertainment Marketing• Advanced Manufacturing• Business Math• Yearbook

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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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Opportunities for Junior Year (cont.):

• Cadet Teaching-Elementary Arts/Music/PE/Special Ed-Jr. High-High School

*See Mr. Hughes if interested

• 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

-Gasthof Restaurant and Bakery - Kelso Insurance -Grandview Pediatrics - Heartland OB/GYN- Dr. Thorne - Memorial Hospital, Jasper- Daviess Community Hospital - Norris Law Office (ER, Physical Therapy, Ultrasound) - Crane/West Gate-Conservation Officer - 1st National Bank- Washington Times-Herald - Little Bear Daycare- Montgomery Medical Clinic - Williams Bros. Pharmacy

- Midwestern Engineers - Eastside Veterinary- Dr. Deem - Graber Post

Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.)

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College Admission Standards

College Admission Requirements

• 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

College Admission Requirements (cont.)

• Purdue8 semesters of English8 semesters of Math6 semesters of Science6 semesters of Social Studies4 semesters of Foreign Language

College Admission Requirements (cont.)

• University of Southern Indiana4 years of English3-4 years of Math3-4 years of Lab Science3 years of Social Studies

Cost of Attendance in Indiana for 2013-2014 academic year

• IU $20,870 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board • Purdue $23,242 Tuition/Fees, Room/Board,

Supplies • Ball State $17,230 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board • ISU $16,800 Tuition/Fees & Room/Board• USI $16,000 Estimated cost for 2013-2014• VU $14,850 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board• Ivy Tech $3,560 Tuition only (30 hours)• UE $41, 056 Typical annual cost for 2013-2014

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• Cost of college tuition in Indiana has increased over 100% in past 10 years.

• Average student loan debt in Indiana is $29,000

• In the U.S. we owe close to $1 trillion in student loan debt – more than all credit card debt!

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Cost of Attendance in Indiana (cont.)

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 1st.

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 1st.

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Points to Ponder….

• Admission Decision is made based upon freshman, sophomore, and junior years of high school.

• Honors courses=Stronger Test ScoresOften times, test score is what gets you considered for scholarships

• Some colleges will re-calculate your GPA based only on your grades in high school English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language courses. (Purdue/UE)

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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

• 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

21st Century Scholars

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• www.doe.in.gov• www.barr.k12.in.us

• www.hoosierhot50.org• www.learnmoreindiana.org

• www.scholars.in.gov

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