Welcome to 8th Grade Parent Night

Class of 2020

Home/School Communication

• Monthly Guidance Newsletter

• If you do not have a current email address listed in Harmony, please update this with the office.

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

Indiana

Graduation Requirements

4

Three diploma tracts from which to choose:

• Core 40• Core 40 with Academic Honors• Core 40 with Technical Honors• (General)

5

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/quantitative-reasoning-courses

Science 6 credits 3 years• Biology I• Integrated Chemistry/ Physics•Any Core 40 Science

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

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 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 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

All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.

Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma

• Can ‘double up’ on math classes sophomore year in order to take AP Calculus senior year.

14

Academic Honors Diploma (cont.)

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.

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.

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.

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma

General Diploma

• Must meet with Mrs. Sward; form must be signed by student and parent

• 40 credits

19

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

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

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

ISTEP+ Graduation Examination

• The Grade 10 ELA & Math ISTEP+ tests will become the graduation examination beginning with grade 10 students in 2016-17.

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.

• 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

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.

• Apply online at www.scholars.in.gov by June 30th of 8th grade year

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, AP Calculus, Psychology, U.S. History, Government, IED, CEO, and Twin Rivers Programs

• Dual Credit Courses used to meet AHD requirements must be from priority course list

28

WEIGHTED CLASSESNEXT YEAR THE FOLLOWING CLASSES WILL BE WEIGHTED:• English 11 Honors• English 12 Honors• Algebra II Honors• Geometry Honors• Pre-Calculus• AP Calculus• Anatomy & Physiology• Chemistry II• Physics• Psychology/Sociology• Spanish IV• CEO

For the Class of 2018 and beyond an A+=4.3 when figured into the GPA. Internship & Cadet Teaching will not be weighted next year!!

Opportunities for Next Year

• 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

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

• Twin Rivers Program-Building Trades (11 students)-Auto Service Tech (7 students)-Health Careers (9 students)-Cosmetology

*require ½ day available in schedule

Opportunities for Junior & Senior Years

• Cadet Teaching (20 students)-Elementary Arts/Music/PE/Special Ed-Jr. High-High School

Opportunities for Junior & Senior Years (cont.):

34

Opportunities for Junior & Senior Years (cont.):

• CEO ClassCreating Entrepreneurial OpportunitiesDaviess County Class (WHS, WC, ND, BR)No Textbook/No classroomCreate your own businessLots of field trips/tours & guest speakersBehind the scenes tour of Holiday WorldDual Credit available

• VU Program – Seniors Only

Architectural Drafting Collision Repair (1)Computer Networking Computer Programming (2)Diesel Mechanics ElectronicsFire Science Hospitality/Culinary ArtsIndustrial Drafting (CAD) Information TechnologyLaw Enforcement (1) SurveyingWeb Development WeldingComputer Integrated Manufacturing (C.I.M.)Precision Machining (Machine Trades, Tool & Die, Manufacturing) (4)

WE PAY VU TUITION!!

Opportunities for Senior Year

• Work Internship (15 students this year)

Physical TherapistsWilliams Bros. PharmacyLegacy Learning Center (Antioch)Eastside Vet ClinicDr. Jess BrowerWashington Times HeraldDivine ChiropracticLittle Bear DaycareEast Gate NursingUnited InsuranceMontgomery Medical Associates

Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.)

36

COLLEGE

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)

What is ‘college’?

The term ‘college’ is used collectively to mean any type of postsecondary

training beyond high school.

Importance of Higher Education

Why go to college?

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

‘We have a sense of urgency to dramatically raise the education level of Hoosiers across our state.’

-Teresa Lubbers, Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education

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.

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

College Admission Standards

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

• 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

• 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.)

• 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.)

Cost of Attendance in Indiana for 2015-2016 academic year

• IU $21,412 Tuition/Fees, Room/Board, Books • Purdue $21,252 Tuition/Fees, Room/Board, Books • Ball State $18,433 Tuition/Fees & Room/Board • ISU $17,579 Tuition/Fees & Room/Board• USI $17,000 Estimated cost for 2014-2015• VU $15,154 Tuition/Fees, Room/Board, Books

$6,554 VU Commuter Student • Ivy Tech $3,994 Tuition only (30 hours)• UE $44,186 Typical annual cost for 2015-2016

51

52

High Test Scores = Scholarship $

• USI David L. Rice Merit ScholarshipSAT 940-1010 1020-1120 1130-1200 1210-1320 1330+

ACT 20-21 22-24 25-26 27-29 30+

4.0+ $2500 $3000 $3500 $4000 $5000

3.9-3.999 $2000 $2500 $3000 $3500 $4000

3.7-3.89 $1500 $2000 $2500 $3000 $3500

3.6-3.69 $1000 $1500 $2000 $2500 $3000

3.4-3.59 $750 $1000 $1500 $2000 $2500

3.0-3.39 $500 $750 $1000 $1500 $2000

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 Nov. 15th 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 November 15th.

 

IUPUI Academic Excellence Scholarship

Award: $3,000 per year for four years

School: IUPUI

Major: Any

Criteria: Students who have applied for admission by January 15th who have a 3.5 GPA and a minimum 1150 or higher on the SAT or 25 on the ACT may be eligible for this scholarship.

Deadline: Must have complete application file to IUPUI by January 15th.

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 15th

Lilly Scholarship

• 1 per county• Last year $15,000 awarded to alternates• Alternate awards range from $3,000-$5,000• Community service heavily considered

• 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….

Advice for High School from your School Counselor…..

• Take college visits early!!• Research colleges & careers early• Enroll in challenging courses• Be involved in school activities• Read monthly newsletters• Serve your community• Take advantage of unique experiences• Stay organized• Keep track of activities, accomplishments, hours• Enjoy this time as a family

Advice for Parents

• Be involved

• Review and help your child select classes

• Explore colleges/careers together

• Talk with your son or daughter about your career and education

Advice for Parents (cont.)

• Know your student’s grades, attendance, and discipline record

• Check Harmony for parents frequently

• Know dates progress reports and report cards are issued

• Stay in touch with your child’s teachers

*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

Questions?