Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High School 10 th Grade Prep Meeting February 4th, 2015 Principal: Mr. Bonnell Jr. High Assoc. Principal: Mr. Young Dean of Students: Mr. Hurst School Counselor (Grades 7-9): Mrs. Hines School Counselor (Grades 10-12): Mrs. Adams

Agenda Indiana Graduation Requirements & Diploma Types Scheduling 10 th Grade Courses Overview of Policy Changes at LCHS

Indiana’s Graduation Requirements (Class of 2016 & Beyond)

Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 Core 40 with Technical Honors Postsecondary Success College Technical School 2-year School Apprenticeship Military Workforce Rigorous Preparation

Core 40 Diploma CreditsYears Courses English 8 credits 4 years Balance of literature, composition & speech. Math 6 credits (in grades 9-12) 3 years Algebra I Algebra II Geometry **Students must take a math course or Quantitative Reasoning course each year in high school. Science 6 credits3 years Biology I Chemistry I OR Physics I OR Integrated Chemistry/ Physics Any Core 40 Science

Core 40 Diploma Credits Courses Social Studies 6 credits World History & Civilization or Geography of the World US History US Government (one semester) Economics (one semester PE 2 credits PE I & PE II (one semester each) Health & Wellness 1 credit Health and Wellness

Core 40 Diploma Credits Courses Directed Electives 5 credits World Languages Fine Arts Career-Technical Education General Electives 6 credits College & Career Pathway courses recommended. Local Reqts 2 credits Preparing for College and Careers Any Additional Credit TOTAL Minimum of 40 credits/42 at Lewis Cass All 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 Ex: If a student earned Algebra credit it 8 th grade, then 6 more credits must be earned in high school. * Students must take a math course or a 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. QR courses offered at LCHS: AP BiologyLandscape Management AP CalculusAP Chemistry AP Environmental ScienceAP Physics 1 Agribusiness ManagementPrinciples of Engineering Chemistry IChemistry II Integrated Chemistry-PhysicsPhysics I Economics

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

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 (Spanish) 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

Priority Dual Credits The following Priority Dual Credit Courses are currently offered at Lewis Cass: Horticulture Science Natural Resources Introduction to Engineering Principles of Engineering Chemistry II Adv Math, CC (Pre Calculus)

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

Combines rigor and relevance; Prepares students for two year or four college, technical school, or apprenticeship; Students gain marketable skills and, in many cases, college credit and/or a certification in a specific field; Students can earn both the Core 40 with Academic Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma. *Please see your handout for further details.

Indiana College Readiness 2011 Diploma TypeEnrolled in Public College %Needing Remediation Academic Honors13,2337% Core 4017,64341% General Diploma3,06083%

ECA  Algebra I  English 10 All Indiana students are required to pass the Algebra I and English 10 ECA in order to graduate. Students will have multiple opportunities to take the assessments. Waiver options are available. Students are required to take the Biology I ECA but a passing score is not required to graduate.

4-Year Plan and Scheduling Procedures 4-Year Plans were started prior to this presentation  Review 4-year plan with your child and return to me before you leave (this will be used when entering course request into PowerSchool on February 19th during English class) A copy has been made for you to take home. If you make changes to the document, please return the copy to me.

Course Selections-10 th Grade SubjectOptions EnglishEnglish 10 MathAlgebra II or Geometry (depending of math sequence) ScienceBiology, Chemistry, Physics, or ICP Social StudiesWorld History (if not taken in 9 th ), US History (if planning to attend the CC), or no Social Studies (if WH already taken and no plans to attend the CC) Health/Local RequirementPreparing for College & Careers/Health (one semester each) ElectivesSee Program of Studies

Course Selections-11 th Grade EnglishEnglish 11 or AP Eng Lang & Comp MathGeometry or Pre Calculas (depending of math sequence) ScienceICP, Chemistry, Chemistry II, AP Chemistry, Physics, Physics I, AP Physics, Earth Space, Anatomy, AP Environmental Science (follow prerequisites) Social StudiesUS History or no Social Studies if already completed ElectivesSee Program of Studies

Course Selections-12 th Grade EnglishEnglish 12 or AP Eng Lit & Comp MathPre-Calculus or Calculus(depending of math sequence and diploma type) ScienceICP, Chemistry, Chemistry II, AP Chemistry, Physics, Physics I, AP Physics, Earth Space, Anatomy, AP Environmental Science (follow prerequisites) or no Science Social StudiesGovernment and Economics (one semester each) ElectivesSee Program of Studies

PE Flex Credit GUIDELINES One PE Credit will be awarded for a complete season of a qualifying flex credit activity. A total of 2 credits, earned over two complete seasons, can be earned at Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High School. A complete season is defined as first practice to final event. The student must remain on the active roster the entire season or the duration of the activity. A student’s PE flex credit may be revoked if it is determined that the student’s participation in a Qualified Flex Credit Activity no longer meets the criteria specified by the coach/instructor, if the student’s attendance becomes irregular, or if the student is suspended or removed from the activity. Forfeiture of credit is up to the discretion of the coach, director, sponsor, or school administrator. Physical Education Flex Credits must be earned prior to a student’s senior year. Since credits will be earned based on mastery of the physical education standards, coaches, directors, and sponsors may choose to work with the student beyond the season until the standards are met. At the conclusion of the season or activity, the coach, director, or sponsor will validate completion on the waiver form. The form must be completed and turned into the guidance office within 2 weeks of the end of the activity. Retroactive credits will not be awarded. It is the student’s responsibility to get the form completed and turned in after completing the activity.

PE Flex Credit The guidance counselor or designee will confirm successful participation and place the credit on the student’s transcript as a semester grade. A grade will be awarded to all students who meet the requirements for the flex credit based on the performance evaluation criteria listed below. The student will participate regularly in physical activity, demonstrated by participation in over 95% of group activities while injury free or 75% of group activities due to injury (LCHS athletic trainer or physician signature required). In accordance with IHSAA 18-1 Minimum Course Enrollment and Grades for Participation, physical education credit earned by participation on an athletic team may not count toward academic eligibility. The following events will be eligible for PE waiver consideration: Cross CountryBaseball FootballSoftball Golf (girls, boys) (x2)*Basketball (girls, boys) Marching Band (fall only)Swimming Tennis (girls, boys)Track & Field VolleyballWrestling * indicates that 2 seasons of golf will be required to earn 1 PE credit

PE Flex Credit Performance Evaluation Max PointsExemplaryGoodPoor Attendance (percentage of practice, contests) Citizenship (Spirit, Attitude, Leadership) Ability (Commitment, Skill Level) Grading Scale A B C A B C A B C Must earn at least a C- to earn the PE Credit

Grade Scale Policy Changes GUIDELINES All courses earned for credit during the course of a high school student’s career would be included in the calculation of the student’s overall academic GPA as well as their computed GPA for class rank beginning in the school year. Dual Credit courses would be previously identified by the Lewis Cass Guidance Department and Administration regarding eligibility for additional course weight. Placement in courses would be based on performance on the SAT, PSAT, ACT, or Accuplacer tests as per the Lewis Cass Guidance Department. Weighted scale would be implemented at the end of the 1 st semester of the school year, and adjust any and all AP and/or Dual Credit grades earned by any student currently enrolled at Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High School for the school year. A “W/F” (withdraw/fail) grade would be entered for any student wishing to “drop” a class from their schedule while enrolled at Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High School following a 3-week trial period at the beginning of the 1 st or 2 nd semester of the school year. The administration at Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High School reserves the right to implement prerequisites for any and all AP and/or Dual Credit courses, and well as implement content-area entrance exams, reading lists, or other academic indicators prior to enrollment for any and all AP and/or Dual Credit courses at Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High School. No weight shall be considered when determining eligibility for remedial programs (i.e. Athletic Study Tables). Students will be required to meet existing eligibility guidelines for remedial exemption.

Weighted Grade Scale GRADEAVERAGEGPAAP/DC* GPA A % A A B B B C C C D D D

Weighted Courses at LCHS Weighted Courses offered at Lewis Cass: AP Calculus Adv. Math CC/Trig (Pre-Cal) AP English/Literature AP English/Language AP Chemistry Chemistry II AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Physics 1 AP Psychology AP US History AP Spanish

Summer School Options Summer School taken at LCHS  Awaiting funding approval by the state…  English Courses  Algebra I  Biology Summer School taken with Indiana Virtual Academy  Can be used as credit recovery, working ahead, or exploratory 

Last Thoughts… Please return the 4-year plans on cardstock. If changes are made on the copied 4-year plan, please return it to the Guidance office. 4-Year plans are NOT set in stone, nor is the diploma type the student has chosen at this time.

CLASSOF2018!! Thank You For Coming!