Class of 2024Welcome to HSEHS!

Scheduling Process/Timeline

Week of January 20

Group Presentations to all 8th graders

February 5 7:00pm

8th Grade Parent Night

HSEHS Leonard Auditorium

Feb 19-Feb 28

Individual appointments (student/parent/counselor)

At junior highs

May 29

Last day to make changes to requests (email counselor)

August Registration

Schedules ready for pick-up

Counseling Staff

• A-Bron, Mr. Cutter• Broo-De, Mr. Davidson• Dh-Gra, Mrs. Flake• Gre-Ja, Mr. Poyer• Je-L, Mrs. Rager• M-N, Mr. Pletcher• O-R, Mr. Zoeller• Sa-Ta-Mr. Harney• Te-Z, Mrs. Gray

Registrar• Mrs. Kiley

Administrative Assistants• Mrs. Bright• Mrs. Jones• Mrs. Woolsey

Department Chairand College Counselor

• Mrs. Herndon

Diploma Types

• Core 40

• Academic Honors

Core 40 Diploma

Core 40

English (4 years) 8 credits

Math (3 years) (*Must enroll in Math/QR course all 4 years) 6 credits

Science (3 years) 6 credits

Social Studies (3 years) 6 credits

PE (2 semesters) 2 credits

Health (1 semester) 1 credit

Business (1 semester) 1 credit

Electives 12 credits

Total = 42 credits

Academic Honors Diploma

Core 40

English ( 4 years) 8 credits

Math (3 years) (*Must enroll in

Math/QR course all 4 years)

6 credits

Science (3 years) 6 credits

Social Studies (3 years) 6 credits

PE (2 semesters) 2 credits

Health (1 semester) 1 credit

Business (1 semester) 1 credit

Electives 12 credits

Total = 42 credits

(Core 40 diploma requirements, PLUS additional):

Math (1 additional year) 2 credits

Fine Arts (2 semesters) 2 credits

World Language 3 years of one language 6 credits

OR2 years of two languages 8 credits

• Semester grades of C- or above, to count towards diploma

Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, plus total credits of 47

One of the following:• 4 semesters of AP courses, plus take AP exams• Dual credit courses, to total 6 college credits• SAT: 1250

Math: min 560 Evidence based Reading, and Writing: min 590

• ACT: 26 Composite

Business Requirement Option(All diplomas)

Courses Grade Dual

Credit Pathway

Introduction to Business 9, 10 All pathways

Personal Financial Responsibility 10, 11, 12 All pathways

Preparing for College & Careers 9, 10 All pathways

Accounting 10, 11, 12 Business pathway with emphasis on

accounting and finance

Digital Applications & Responsibility 9, 10, 11, 12 Ivy Tech Information Technology pathway and

all Business pathways

Principles of Marketing I 10, 11, 12 Ivy Tech Business pathway with emphasis on

marketing

ACP Business Administration 11, 12 Indiana

University All Business pathways

Intro to Computer Science 9, 10 All pathways

Computer Science I 10, 11, 12 Information Technology pathway

AP Computer Science Principles 9, 10, 11, 12 All pathways

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Graduation Pathways-Class of 2023 and 2024

1. Earn a diploma

2. Learn and Demonstrate Employability Skills

3. Meet Postsecondary-Ready Competencies

The specifics…

Earn a Core 40 or Academic Honors Diploma

Complete one of the following experiences:• Project-Based-ex. High school courses that include a project requirement

• Service-Based-ex. Extra curricular activities with a service component

• Work-Based –ex. Internships or workplace job

Meet one of the following competencies:

Academic Honors Diploma, SAT/ACT score, ASVAB score, Industry Certifications, Apprenticeships, AP or Dual College Credit

PE Specifics (all diplomas)

• 1 PE must be taught by HSE PE teacher • During the school year• On-site Summer PE – information available in the JH counseling office• June 1-June 19

• Options for Remaining PE credit:• Take in traditional classroom setting• Summer online PE (through Indiana Online Academy)• Alternate PE credit through: sports participation (in or outside school), marching

band *Application and completion of online quizzes via Canvas required.

• REMEMBER: PE and HEALTH are separate courses!

Written Four Year High School Plan Worksheet

• Planning tool

• Fluid document

• Begin with the end in mind

• Place required courses first

• Consider programs with pre-requisite requirements

• Keep spaces open for future electives

• Remember to consider time constraints outside of school

Find it? …on the website under the Scheduling tab

What info is in the course guide?

Title and Length of course (* indicates 1 semester)

Pre-requisites needed Open to students in these grades

What info is in the course guide?

Content-Area planning

Summer School - Online

• Indiana Online Academy www.indianaonlineacademy.org

• June 8-July 23

• Report to HSEHS for final exam

• No cost

• Registration open now

• Most common for incoming 9th:• Health and/or PE

Sample Freshman Schedules – 14 cr.

Semester 1 (6 credits) Semester 2 (7 credits)

1. English 9 Honors 1. English 9 Honors

2. Geometry 2. Geometry

3. Biology 3. Biology

4. AP World History 4. AP World History

5. Orchestra 5. Orchestra

6. Study Hall 6. PE

7. French II Honors 7. French II Honors

Additional credit:• Took summer school PE (online)

Sample Freshman Schedules – 12 cr.

Semester 1 (6 credits) Semester 2 (6 credits)

1. English 9 1. English 9

2. Algebra I 2. Algebra I

3. Algebra Lab 3. Algebra Lab

4. Earth/Space Science 4. Earth/Space Science

5. Study Hall 5. Study Hall

6. PE 6. Health

7. Intro to Agriculture 7. Intro to 2D Art

Sample Freshman Schedules – 16 cr.

Semester 1 (6 credits) Semester 2 (7 credits)

1. English 9 1. English 9

2. Geometry Honors 2. Geometry Honors

3. Biology Honors 3. Biology Honors

4. World History 4. World History

5. German II 5. German II

6. Principles of Biomedical Science 6. Principles of Biomedical Science

7. Study Hall 7. Preparing for College and Careers

Additional 3 credits:• Took summer school PE (onsite), and Health (online), will earn second PE credit through Spring sport

Royal Rumble

• Freshman Kick-Off

• Before school starts: July 30

• Upper-class mentors

• Games, tours, pizza, t-shirts

Tips:• Ask for help

• Get involved

• Focus on effort

Take pride in yourself

and in the Royals!