Sophomores Class of 2017 January 28, 2015

Indiana Graduation Requirements The Indiana State Board of Education adopted new graduation requirements in the spring of 2005 which begin with 9th grade students who begin high school next year (in the Fall of 2006).

Three diploma tracts from which to choose: Core 40 Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors General Diploma

Core 40 Diploma English Math Science Credits Years Courses 8 credits English 11 or Honors English 12 or Honors Math 6 credits (in grades 9-12) 3 years Algebra I Geometry Algebra II **Students must take a math course or Quantitative Reasoning (QR) course each year in high school. See the full list of QR courses at: http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/ccr/quantitative-reasoning-courses Science 6 credits Biology I Integrated Chemistry/ Physics Chemistry or Anatomy & Phys. To receive a Core 40 diploma, students must complete 4 years of English (containing a mixture of composition, literature and speech components). Required math credits include a year of Algebra I, a year of Geometry and a year of Algebra II. 6 Math credits must be earned in grades 9-12 and students must take a Math or QR course each year in high school. Core 40 science requirements begin with a year of Biology I, plus one more year of another Core 40 Science, and at least one year of either Chemistry, Physics or Integrated Chemistry-Physics.

Core 40 Diploma Social Studies PE Credits Years Courses 6 credits World History US History US Government/Economics PE 2 credits 1 year Health & Careers 1 credit 1 sem. Health and Wellness Preparing for College & Careers Three years of social studies courses are also required including a year of either World History & Civilization or a year of Geography and History of the World. In addition, students are required to take a year of US History, 1 semester of US Government and 1 semester of Economics. All diploma options include two semesters of Physical Education and 1 semester of Health and Wellness.

Core 40 Diploma Directed Electives General Electives Credits Courses Directed Electives 5 credits World Languages Fine Arts Career-Technical Education General Electives 6 credits College & Career Pathway courses recommended. TOTAL Minimum of 40 credits All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA. Elective credits can be chosen by the student but at least five of the electives should be in either World Languages, Fine Arts, or in the Career-Technical area. College & Career Pathway courses are recommended for general electives. *Add any local requirements here.

Sample Core 40 Four-year plan Freshman English 9 Algebra 1 Biology World History P.E. Directed Elective Sophomore English 10 Geometry Integrated Chemistry/Physics Health/Careers Elective Junior English 11 Algebra II Chemistry I or Anatomy U.S. History Elective Senior English 12 Government/Economics Pre-Calculus or QR course 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

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 section E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding exams

Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits Core 40 with Academic 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.

Sample Academic Honors Four-year plan Freshman English 9 Algebra 1 Biology World History P.E. Computer App/Per. Finance Spanish 1 Sophomore English 10 Geometry Honors Chemistry 1 Honors Health/Careers Spanish II Honors Art/Band/Chorus Elective Junior English 11 Honors Algebra II Honors Chem II or Physics or A & P U.S. History Spanish III Honors Elective Senior English 12 Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Government/Economics 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...

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma 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 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.

Sample Technical Honors Four-year plan Freshman English 9 Algebra 1 Biology World History P.E. Computer App/Per. Finance Intro to Construction Sophomore English 10 Geometry Integrated Chemistry/Physics Health/Careers Intro to Construction Intro to Engineering Design Spanish I Junior English 11 Algebra II Chemistry I or Anatomy U.S. History Construction Technology Senior English 12 Pre-Calculus Government/Economics Work Internship Elective

General Diploma Must meet with Mrs. Sward; form must be signed by student and parent 40 credits

General Diploma English Math Science Credits Years Courses 8 credits 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 Biology I Any science course

General Diploma Social Studies PE Credits Years Courses 4 credits US History US Government/Economics PE 2 credits 1 year Health & Careers 1 credit 1 sem. Health and Wellness Preparing for College & Careers

General Diploma College & Career Pathway Courses Flex Credits TOTAL 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 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.

Opportunities for Junior Year: Core Classes: English 11 or English 11 Honors must meet PSAT/SAT/ACT requirements to enroll in English 11 Honors Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, or Pre-Calculus Honors Chemistry, Chem. II, Anatomy & Physiology, or Physics U.S. History

Opportunities for Junior Year (cont.) Elective Classes: CEO Class Psychology/Sociology* *must meet PSAT/SAT/ACT requirements to enroll in dual credit for Psy/Soc. Spanish I, II, or III Intro to Engineering Design Intro to Construction Art, Photography (1 yr. art required), Band (Year long course), Chorus (Year long course) Accounting Business Law & Ethics Principles of Business Management Principles of Marketing Sports & Entertainment Marketing Advanced Manufacturing Business Math

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

Ready to pour concrete to form the basement walls in this picture

Installing the main level floor system… Installing the main level floor system….3,000 square feet of living space on the main level of this year’s home!

Setting the roof system here Setting the roof system here. Had 53 different types of trusses to sort and piece together this year.

Prepping the interior for drywall. Nice large living room/kitchen here Prepping the interior for drywall. Nice large living room/kitchen here. The peak of the ceiling in this room is 16 feet.

Twin Rivers Open House When Where Meet the Instructors Health Science Tuesday, February 3, 2014 6:00 – 7:00 pm Where Twin Rivers Health Careers Classroom 1466 State Rd 57 South, Washington, Indiana Directions to Classroom: Turn north on Hwy 57 at the junction of Hwy 50/57 (By Walmart and BP) The classroom is on the right just past the 2nd traffic signal Please use the door on the west side (back door) Meet the Instructors Learn about each program Meet current students Health Science Theresa Weitkamp 812-257-0858 Building Trades Matt Bilske 812-890-2270 Automotive ServiceTech Jon Rink 812-254-0386 Refreshments Will be served QUESTIONS? Call our main office at 812-882-0801

Opportunities for Junior Year (cont.): Cadet Teaching -Elementary Arts/Music/PE/Special Ed -Jr. High -High School *See Mr. Hughes if interested

Opportunities for Senior Year VU Program – Seniors Only Architectural Drafting Collision Repair Computer Networking Computer Programming Diesel Mechanics Electronics Fire Science Hospitality/Culinary Arts Industrial Drafting (CAD) Information Technology Law Enforcement Surveying Web Development Welding – average age of U.S. welder is 51 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (C.I.M.) Precision Machining (Machine Trades, Tool & Die, Manufacturing) WE PAY VU TUITION!!

Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.) 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

WEIGHTED CLASSES NEXT 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

College Admission Standards

College Admission Requirements IU 8 semesters of English 7 semesters of Math 6 semesters of Social Sciences 6 semesters of Sciences 4 semesters of World Languages 3 or more credits of additional college-prep coursework

College Admission Requirements (cont.) Purdue 8 semesters of English 8 semesters of Math 6 semesters of Science 6 semesters of Social Studies 4 semesters of Foreign Language

College Admission Requirements (cont.) University of Southern Indiana 4 years of English 3-4 years of Math 3-4 years of Lab Science 3 years of Social Studies *Indiana students must complete Core 40

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

Student Loan Debt in Indiana 66% of Indiana college graduates have college loan debt. Hoosier students borrowed an average of $27,000 to finance a college degree in 2010 - Reaching Higher, Achieving More, www.in.gov/che Indiana has 3rd highest student loan default rate in the country (www.theindychannel.com/news/education/former-college-students-drowning-in-loan-debt)

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 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. *This info is outdated, but it gives an example of college scholarship selection criteria.

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 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 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.

Scholarship Examples Indiana State University Academic Excellence Scholarship Award: $4,000 per year School: Indiana State University, Terre Haute Major: Any Criteria: 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 Scholarship Award: $1,250 per year for four semesters School: Vincennes University Criteria: Must be a recipient of the Indiana Academic Honors or Technical Honors diploma; Must fill out VU scholarship application Deadline: January 15, 2015

Points to Ponder…. Admission Decision is made based upon freshman, sophomore, and junior years of high school. Honors courses=Stronger Test Scores Often times, test score is what gets you considered for scholarships

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

21st Century Scholars 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 and Core 40 diploma to receive 21st Century Scholarship Must complete Scholar Success Program for Grade 10 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

Resources www.doe.in.gov www.barr.k12.in.us www.hoosierhot50.org www.learnmoreindiana.org www.scholars.in.gov

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