2. 1. 46 CREDITS 2. 10 Grade ISTEP+ (math/English)

3. Indiana Graduation Requirements

4. Why these Graduation Requirements?

5. Why New Graduation Requirements? Research shows: To prepare students for success after high school Current high school requirements addresse a changing, global economy

6. CORE 40

7. Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 Core 40 with Technical Honors Rigorous Preparation

8. MATH 4 Years – 8 Credits

9. Freshman Math Algebra – 2 Credits Algebra II or Algebra II Honors – for students who have completed Algebra I Geometry or Geometry Honors for students who have completed Algebra II

10. ENGLISH 4 Years – 8 Credits

11. SCIENCE 3 Years – 6 Credits

12. SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES 3 Years – 6 Credits

13. P.E. - Health 2 Credits P.E. 1 Credit Health

14. PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONSISTS OF NINE-WEEKS OF SWIMMING AND NINE-WEEKS OF GYMNASIUM/OUTDOOR

15. 1 Year – 2 Credits Personal Financial Responsibility and College and Career Prep – one semester each

16. Terminology Career Academic Sequence 6 credits Electives selected in deliberate manner taking full advantage of career exploration & preparation

17. Terminology Directed Credits 5 credits Additional courses/electives chosen to help prepare the student for the workforce.

18. SCIENCE -BIOLOGY - BIO. HONORS -INTEGRATED CHEM/PHYS PROJECT LTW -INTRO TO ENG DESIGN FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES -NUTRITION & WELLNESS TECHNOLOGY -CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES -CONST. SYSTEMS SOCIAL STUDIES -WORLD HISTORY -WORLD HIST. HONORS -WORLD GEOGRAPHY ART -INTRO TO 2-D ART BUSINESS -BUSINESS MATH -CAREER PLANNING -BUS. FOUNDATIONS WORLD LANGUAGES -FRENCH - GERMAN -SPANISH I/II

19. FORENSICS THEATRE ARTS / ADVANCED THEATRE ARTS AUDITION FOR A CHOIR MARCHING BAND COLOR GUARD / WINTER GUARD JAZZ ENSEMBLE

20. Kokomo Area Career Center Good Attendance No Behavior Problems Passing Classes in 8 th Grade ___________________________________ Several Choices for Freshman Automotive Tech, Collision Repair, Intro to Communications/Design Fundamentals, Culinary arts, Child Development/Interpersonal Relationships, Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Intro to Construction, Health Science Education, Sports Marketing, Welding, Digital Electronics

21. Core 40 with Academic Honors DIPLOMA

22. More rigorous academic preparation Best preparation for college Special recognition at graduation Provides additional financial aid for families who qualify Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma

23. Complete all requirements for Core 40 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 Requirements

24. AND… Complete one of the following: Four credits in AP courses and take AP exams Academic, transferable dual HS/college courses resulting in 6 college credits Two credits in AP courses and AP exam and academic, transferable dual HS/college courses resulting in 3 college credits 1200 combined SAT math & critical reading 26 composite on ACT An International Baccalaureate Diploma Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements

25. Students must complete a total of 47 credits Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements

26. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma

27. Combines rigor and relevance; Prepares students for college, technical school, apprenticeship or workforce; Students learn marketable skills and, in some cases, college credit; Student can earn both the Core 40 with Academic Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma

28. Complete all requirements for Core 40, and Earn grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward the diploma, and Have a GPA of “B” or above, and Complete a career-technical program resulting in 8-10 credits, and AND... Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements

29. Complete TWO of the following – one of which must be A or B: A. Take three specific WorkKey assessments and score at a designated level; B. Earn six dual high school/college credits in a technical area; C. Complete either the Professional Career Internship course, a Coop Course, or a specified work-based learning experience; D. Earn a state approved industry certification. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements

30. Students must complete a total of 47 credits Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements

31. Parent’s Role: 1.Check homework – some students may need to do more at-home studying 2.Set a consistent time and space for studying 3.Check progress frequently 4.Consider tutors – some students may need extra help with more rigorous classes 5.Review and help your child choose classes

33. KEEP THIS IN MIND! IF YOU ARE COLLEGE-BOUND YOU SHOULD INCLUDE AT LEAST 2 OF THESE THREE AREAS: WORLD LANGUAGES SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES

34. 21 st CENTURY SCHOLARSHIP

35. Indiana has found that: Students taking remediation in college and are at greater risk of dropping out The more education a student receives after high school, the better chance for increasing earnings and job security

36. Indiana has found that: A rigorous high school academic curriculum is the single-most significant factor determining a student’s success in college Rigorous academic preparation now wanted by employers, colleges, apprenticeship programs, and the military Careers for students without rigorous preparation are becoming fewer