1. CREATING YOUR FOUR YEAR PLAN

2. WHY DO I NEED TO MAKE A FOUR YEAR PLAN? Helps to keep each student on track for graduation With so many choices in high school, it’s important to plan ahead! Taking the right courses, striving to achieve, and earning the correct number of credits each semester in high school builds a strong foundation for plans after graduation Personalizes each student’s high school experience Gives students the opportunity to explore careers they are interested in while staying on track to graduate

3. Take more courses related to your intended major, and do more activities that will appeal to colleges, such as taking AP & DP classes, participating in extracurricular activities and doing community service.

4. WHAT DO I DO FIRST? First, choose your diploma type that you discussed with your counselors. Your options are… Core 40 Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors

5. CORE 40 REQUIREMENTS SubjectCredits Required English8 Math6 Science6 Social Studies6 PE2 Health1 Directed Electives (Fine Arts, Career/Technical courses, World Languages) 5 Electives12 TOTAL CREDITS46

6. CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS Complete all requirements of Core 40 2 additional Math credits 6-8 World Language credits 2 Fine Arts credits College Level Classes (AP, Dual Credit, or IB) or earn required score on SAT and ACT Grades of C- or better Overall GPA must be B (8.0) or better Most larger Colleges and Universities require

7. CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS Complete all requirements of Core 40 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved College and Career Pathway State approved, industry recognized certification or credential Pathway dual credits from the approved dual credit list resulting in 6 transcripted college credits Grades of C- or better Overall GPA must be B (8.0) or better

8. CHOOSE THE ENGLISH CLASSES YOU WANT TO TAKE EACH YEAR 10 th Grade English 10 English 10 Honors English 10 IB 11 th Grade English 11 Composition 11/American Lit English Lang/Comp AP Lang/Lit 1 HL IB 12 th Grade English 12 Advanced Composition/ British Lit English Lit/Comp AP English ACP Lang/Lit 2 HL IB

9. CHOOSE THE MATH CLASSES YOU WANT TO TAKE EACH YEAR You must take Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II to graduate Once those classes are finished, choose between these 1 semester math courses Finite Math Probability/Statistics Pre-Calculus Trigonometry There are AP & DP options as well Calculus AP (must complete Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry first) AP Statistics AP Computer Science Math Studies SL IB Math SL IB

10. CHOOSE THE SCIENCE CLASSES YOU WANT TO TAKE EACH YEAR 9 th Grade Biology Biology IB 10 th Grade Integrated Chemistry/Physics General Chemistry College Prep Chemistry Physics Physics I AP AP Environmental Science Chemistry IB 11 th /12 th Grade Earth Science Physics Human Genetics Meteorology Astronomy AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science Physics I or II AP Biology SL, HL IB Physics HL IB

11. CHOOSE THE SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSES YOU WANT TO TAKE EACH YEAR 10 th Grade World History or Geography if not previously taken AP Gov’t/Econ IB Gov’t/Econ IB Elective AP Human Geography 11 th Grade US History AP US History Hist. of Americas 1 HL IB Electives AP Human Geography Sociology Psychology AP Psychology 12 th Grade US Government AP US Government Economics AP Economics Hist. of Americas 2 HL IB Electives AP Human Geography Sociology Psychology AP Psychology

12. CHOOSE THE DIRECTED ELECTIVES YOU WANT TO TAKE Fine Arts Intro 2-D Art Intro 3-D Art Drawing/Painting 1, 2, 3 Ceramics 1, 2, 3 AP Studio Art Theatre Arts/Adv Theatre Arts Choir, Band Visual/Theatre (Adv) Arts IB Color/Winter Guard AP Music Theory Visual Arts SL/HL IB Music SL IB World Languages Spanish French German Technical/Career Prep College/Careers Personal Finance Intro to Business Intro to Construction Career Center Courses Communications IB

13. OTHER ELECTIVES Nutrition/Wellness Advanced Nutrition/Wellness Advanced Weights Advanced Swimming School Paper School Yearbook Etymology Speech/Debate Journalism Service Learning Learning Hub Study Hall (does not count as a credit)

14. KACC CLASSES 10 th Grade PLTW Introduction to Engineering and Design (IED)- one credit/semester PLTW Principles of Engineering (POE)-one credit/semester PLTW Digital Electronics-one credit/semester PLTW Computer Software Engineering (CSE)-one credit/semester Electronics Welding Technology Collision Repair Automotive Service Technology Interactive Media Introduction to Communication/ Design Fundamentals Graphic Design TV Production Commercial Photography 3D Animation Web Page Design-one credit/semester Early Childhood Education Child Development/Interpersonal Relationships (semester 1) Advanced Child Development (semester 2) Culinary Arts Bakery/Pastry Architectural Drafting & Design Mechanical Drafting & Design Introduction to Building Trades (2 cr) Building Trades (3 cr) Principles of Marketing-one credit/semester Sports & Entertainment Marketing-one credit/semester Health Science Education I (HSE I ) PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS) – must also be enrolled in Biology I-one credit/semester PLTW Human Body Systems (HBS)-one credit/semester PLTW Medical Interventions (MI)-one cr/sem Medical Terminology –one credit/semester Anatomy & Physiology-one credit/semester Introduction to Physical Therapy Criminal Justice I

15. KACC CLASSES 11 th Grade PLTW Introduction to Engineering and Design (IED)-one credit/semester PLTW Principles of Engineering (POE)-one credit/semester PLTW Digital Electronics-one credit/semester PLTW Computer Science & Software Engineering –one credit/semester PLTW Computer Science Applications-one cr/sem Electronics Welding Technology Collision Repair Automotive Service Technology Cosmetology I Interactive Media Introduction to Communication/ Design Fundamentals Graphic Design TV Production Commercial Photography 3D Animation Web Page Design-one credit/semester Early Childhood Education Child Development/Interp Relationships (sem 1) Adv Child Development (sem 2) Culinary Arts Bakery/Pastry Architectural Drafting & Design Mechanical Drafting & Design Introduction to Building Trades (2 cr) Building Trades (3 cr) Principles of Marketing-one credit/semester Sports & Entertainment Marketing-one credit/semester Health Science Education I (HSE I ) PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS) – must also be enrolled in Biology I-one credit/semester PLTW Human Body Systems (HBS)-one credit/semester PLTW Medical Interventions (MI)-one cr/sem Medical Terminology –one credit/semester Anatomy & Physiology-one credit/semester C.N.A. –MUST have own transportation for clinicals Dental Health Careers Introduction to Physical Therapy Criminal Justice Adv. Business Management Veterinary Careers I Work-Based Learning

16. KACC CLASSES 12 th Grade PLTW Introduction to Engineering and Design (IED)-one credit/semester PLTW Principles of Engineering (POE)-one credit/semester PLTW Digital Electronics-one credit/semester PLTW Computer Science & Software Engineering –one credit/semester PLTW Computer Software Applications-one cr/sem Electronics Welding Technology Collision Repair Automotive Service Technology Cosmetology II-must pass & complete Cosm. I-need own transportation Interactive Media Introduction to Communication/ Design Fundamentals Graphic Design TV Production Commercial Photography 3D Animation Web Page Design-one credit/semester Early Childhood Education Culinary Arts Bakery/Pastry Architectural Drafting & Design Mechanical Drafting & Design Introduction to Building Trades (2 cr) Building Trades (3 cr) Principles of Marketing-one credit/semester Sports & Entertainment Marketing-one credit/semester Health Science Education I (HSE I ) PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS) – must also be enrolled in Biology I-one credit/semester PLTW Human Body Systems (HBS)-one credit/semester PLTW Medical Interventions (MI)-one cr/sem Medical Terminology –one credit/semester Anatomy & Physiology-one credit/semester C.N.A. –MUST have own transportation for clinicals Dental Health Careers Introduction to Physical Therapy Criminal Justice CEO (Entrepreneurship) Health Careers Practicum-must have own transportation Veterinary Careers Adv Business Management Child Development/Interp Relationships (sem 1) Adv Child Development (sem 2) Work Based Learning

17. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT YOUR COUNSELOR STEM Students Mr. Susong msusong@kokomo.k12.in.us Mrs. Spencer sspencer@kokomo.k12.in.us Mr. Kiydal kiydal@kokomo.k12.in.us 21 st Century Academy Students Miss Fitzjarrald sfitzjarrald@kokomo.k12.in.us IB/International Students Mrs. Mygrant hmygrant@kokomo.k12.in.us

18. QUESTIONS? Come see your counselor any time to discuss classes and your future plans!