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Core 40 Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors (General) 3

Core 40 Diploma CreditsYears Courses English 8 credits 4 years English 9 English 10 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 course each year in high school. Science 6 credits3 years Biology I Integrated Chemistry/ Physics Chemistry or Bio. II

Core 40 Diploma CreditsYears Courses Social Studies 6 credits3 years World History US History US Government/Economics PE 2 credits 1 year Health & Careers 1 credit 1 sem. Health and Wellness Careers

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. TOTAL Minimum 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 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

Freshman 1. English 9 2. Algebra 1 3. Biology 4. World History 5. P.E. 6. Computer App/Per. Finance 7. Elective Sophomore 1. English Geometry 3. Integrated Chemistry/Physics 4. Health/Careers 5. Elective 6. Elective 7. Elective Junior 1. English Algebra II 3. Chemistry I or Biology II 4. U.S. History 5. Elective 6. Elective 7. Elective Senior 1. English Government/Economics 3. Elective 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

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 (6 credits in one language or 4 credits each in two languages) 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 All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma

Freshman 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 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 Bio II Honors 4. U.S. History 5. Spanish III Honors 6. Elective 7. Elective Senior 1. English 12 Honors 2. Pre-Calculus Honors 3. Government/Economics 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. 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

Freshman 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 Geometry 3. Integrated Chemistry/Physics 4. Health/Careers 5. Intro to Construction 6. Intro to Engineering Design 7. Spanish I Junior 1. English Algebra II 3. Chemistry I or Biology II 4. U.S. History 5. Construction Technology 6. Construction Technology 7. Construction Technology Senior 1. English Pre-Calculus 3. Government/Economics 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.

Core Classes: English 10 Geometry or Geometry Honors Integrated Chem/Physics, Chemistry I OR Bio. II Health/Careers Have you taken 2 credits in P.E.? 21

Elective Classes: Spanish PLTW (Intro to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering) Intro to Construction Art, Photography (1 yr. art required), Band, Chorus Accounting, Yearbook 22

Twin Rivers Program -Building Trades -Auto Service Tech -Health Careers -Cosmetology 23

Cadet Teaching -ElementaryArts/Music/PE/Special Ed -Jr. High -High School 24

VU Program – Seniors Only Architectural DraftingCollision Repair Computer NetworkingComputer Programming Diesel MechanicsElectronics Fire ScienceHospitality/Culinary Arts Industrial Drafting (CAD)Information Technology Law EnforcementSurveying Truck DrivingWeb Development Welding Computer Integrated Manufacturing (C.I.M.) Precision Manufacturing (Machine Trades, Tool & Die, Manufacturing) 25

Work Internship -Gasthof Restaurant and Bakery - Angela Smith, DDS -Custom Agri-Builders- Heartland OB/GYN - J. Kemp, Inc.- Memorial Hospital, Jasper - Daviess Community Hospital - Norris Law Office (ER, Physical Therapy, Ultrasound)- Crane -Hayes & Dant Law Office- 1 st National Bank - Washington Times-Herald- Little Bear Daycare - Montgomery Medical Clinic - Midwestern Engineers 26

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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

Purdue 8 semesters of English 8 semesters of Math 6 semesters of Science 6 semesters of Social Studies 4 semesters of Foreign Language

University of Southern Indiana 4 years of English 3-4 years of Math 3-4 years of Lab Science 3 years of Social Studies

Admission Offices also consider: Academic performance in high school (Grades) Strength or rigor of curriculum (course selection) Grade trends Class rank SAT/ACT test scores Leadership experience (clubs, teams, work) Guidance Counselor comments Must meet NCAA freshman-eligibility requirements to be deemed eligible to compete in NCAA Division I or II athletics.

IU$18,888Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board Purdue$20,278Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board Ball State$16,868Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board USI$15,000Estimated cost for VU$12,936Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board Ivy Tech$3,334Tuition only (30 hours) UE$40, 566Typical annual cost for

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 1, 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 1, 2012.

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 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) 34

USI will no longer accept students on a conditional basis VU requires one year of high school chemistry for all Health Occupations majors Nursing wants more men; Engineering wants more women. (Purdue) Colleges admit off performance NOT potential. 35

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