WELCOME Class of 2020 “Once a Slicer, Always a Slicer” LaPorte High School

Planning for life after high school Understanding your interests, skills, and goals Learning to learn Exploring various careers Gaining experience for post high school Meeting diploma requirements What does College and Career Ready mean and why is CCR important?

LPHS GENERAL INFORMATION Trimester Schedule 3 twelve week terms (TRIMESTERS) 5 classes per day Report card every 6 weeks

HOW MANY CHOICES ARE THERE? 8 TH grade students have to decide on 15 course selections for their freshman year These selections can come from 38 different courses offered to 9 th grade students

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Indiana has four diploma types  General diploma  CORE 40 diploma (default diploma)  Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma  Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma

The Core 40 Diploma 40 credits are required for graduation from LPHS and must come from the following areas: Language Arts 8 credits Social Studies 6 credits Mathematics 6 credits Science 6 credits Health and Wellness 1 credit Physical Education 2 credits Preparing for College and Careers 1 credit Directed Electives 5 credits General Electives 5 credits

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIREMENTS 8 credits from a combination of literature and composition

Social Studies Requirements Social Studies Requirements 2 credits from World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World 2 credits in U.S. History 1 credit in Government 1 credit in Economics

Mathematics Requirements 2 credits Algebra I 2credits Algebra II 2 credits Geometry Students are required to take a math or science course during their junior or senior year

Science Requirements 2 credits in Biology 2 credits in Chemistry, Physics, or Integrated Chemistry-Physics 2 additional credits in Core 40 science courses

Preparing for College and Careers One trimester only All freshmen are required to take course

Directed Elective Requirements The 5 credits must come from: ◦World Languages ◦Fine Arts ◦Career-technical

Core 40 with Academic Honors Additional Requirements Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits, and Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits, and Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that will count toward the diploma, and Have a grade point average of “B” or above, and Complete one of the following: ◦Two Advanced Placement courses and corresponding AP exams ◦Academic, transferable dual high school/college courses resulting in 6 college credits from priority course list ◦One Advanced Placement course and corresponding AP exam and academic transferable dual high school/college course(s) resulting in 3 college credits from priority course list. ◦Score 1750 or higher combined SAT math, critical reading and writing ◦Score a 26 composite ACT score, complete written section

Core 40 with Technical Honors Additional Requirements Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a State-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following: ◦1) Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential ◦2) Pathway dual credits from the lists of priority courses resulting in 6 transcripted college credits. ◦Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses counting toward diploma ◦Have a grade point average of “B” or higher ◦Complete one of the following: ◦A. Any one of the options of Core 40 with Academic Honors ◦B. Earn qualifying WorkKeys scores ◦C. Earn qualifying Accuplacer scores ◦D. Earn qualifying Compass scores

So, What Are My Course Choices? All freshmen (9 th graders) must take: ◦3 trimesters of English (Eng. 9A & Eng.9B and Eng.9-Plus) ◦2-3 trimesters of Math ( Algebra I – 1, 2, 3 or Accelerated Geometry 1,2) ◦2 trimesters of either Biology or Earth Science ◦1 trimester Preparing for College and Careers

Other Course Selections English ---- Debate, or Adv. Speech, Journalism Social Studies --- Geography and History of the World A, B or World Civilization A, B World Languages --- French 1, German 1, Spanish 1 (ASL can be taken starting Sophomore year) Art D Art, 3-D Art, or Art History Music --- Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Concert Orchestra 1, 2, 3; or, Beginning Chorus A, B, C Family/Consumer Sciences --- Nutrition 1/2; Fashion/Textiles 1/2; or Interpersonal Relations

Choices Continued Business/Technology --- Intro to Business, Digital Applications and Responsibility, or Personal Financial Responsibility Industrial Technology --- Introduction to Engineering Design; Principles of Engineering; Intro to Design Processes; Aeronautics Physical Education --- Basic Physical Education I and II Health and Wellness --- Health Agriculture --- Intro. to Agriculture 1,2

For Questions or Assistance La Porte High School Counseling Department LPHS website, specifically Counselor page Counselor Mrs. Barnes

Parent Meeting Tuesday, January 19 th at 6:30p.m. in LPHS cafeteria. Info will be available on Guidance Web page Parent only meeting; student orientation in August!