1. ENROLLMENT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Regina 2 min
Good Evening and Welcome. It is great to see so many families here this evening. We really appreciate you taking time out of your week to come and learn more about Central High School. As you may have already noticed, our vision here at Central High School is Attend, Engage, Achieve. We feel strongly that students who attend school, get engaged in their classes and the activities available to them will ultimately achieve success and be ready to take on the world. This vision guides us in all things that we do here at Central High School and you will see this throughout our program this evening.
Now before we get too far into the program, I want to be sure and introduce some very important people for you to know.
Introduce: Andrea, Andy F. , Andy O.
Andrea Campbell - Principal
Regina St. Clair - Assistant Principal - Programmer
Andy Freeman - Assistant Principal - Dean
Andy Owen - Athletic Director
Attend Engage Achieve

2. Central Counselors & Staff
Robin Woebkenberg
Last names beginning A through D
Kim McWilliams
Last names beginning E through J
Christine Madden
Last names beginning K through P
Kelsey Nebelecky
Last names beginning Q through Z
Ashley Hills – College Career Readiness Coordinator
Alissa Eastham – Youth First Social Worker
Carrie Feltis – College Connection Coach (Wed. & Thurs. only)
Beginning course details and/or books/materials needed for a class/project.

3. Counselors will be meeting with students during Homeroom this week to go over choices and give them their Enrollment Sheets & a copy of their transcript.
A schedule design for optional periods of time/objectives.
Career & Education Planning Guide is also available at evscschools.com/Central

4. Diploma Paths Core 40 w/ Academic Honors Core 40 w/ Technical Honors
Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.
Core 40
General Diploma

5. EVSC / Core 40
Intended to prepare students for admission to four-year colleges and universities, one and two-year colleges and technical schools, and/or successful entry into the workforce.
The EVSC/Core 40 diploma requirements are:
English 8 credits
Social Studies 6 credits
Mathematics 6 credits
Science 6 credits
Health 1 credit
Physical Education 3 credits
Directed Electives 5 credits (World Language, Fine Arts and/or Career-Technical)
Electives 6 credits
TOTAL 41 credits
Students planning to attend four-year colleges are expected to take a minimum of two years of a world language, advanced English, advanced Science, and advanced Mathematics courses.

6. Academic Honors Diploma Effective with students who entered high school in the School Year.
To acquire the Core 40 w/ Academic Honors diploma, students must:
Complete all requirements for Core 40.
Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits.
Earn 6-8 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 will count toward the diploma.
Have a grade point average of “B” or above, and
Complete one of the following:
Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exams.
Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from priority course list.
Earn 2 of the following:
A minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the priority course list.
2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams.
2 credits in IB standard level courses and corresponding IB exams.
Earn a combined score of 1750 on the SAT critical reading, mathematics and writing sections and a minimum score of 530 on each.
Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section.
Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding IB exams.
Earn a minimum of 47 credits.
A list of procedures and steps, or a lecture slide with media.

7. Technical Honors Diploma Effective with students who entered high school in the School Year.
To acquire the Core 40 w/ Technical Honors diploma, students must:
Complete all requirements for Core 40.
Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following:
Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential, or
Pathway dual credits from the list of priority courses resulting in 6 transcripted college credits.
Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that will count toward the diploma.
Have a grade point average of “B” or above, and
Earn a minimum of 47 credits
Complete one of the following:
Any one of the options (A-F) of the Core 40 w/ Academic Honors
Earn the following scores or higher on Workeys: Reading for Information – Level 6, Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and Locating Information – Level 5.
Earn the following score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing – 80, Reading – 90, Math – 75.
Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass: Algebra – 66, Writing – 70, Reading – 80.
A list of procedures and steps, or a lecture slide with media.

8. Advanced Placement (AP)
College Credit
Advanced Placement (AP)
English Literature CC
English Language CC
Government CC
Economics CC
Spanish CC
German V CC
Advanced Environmental Science CC
Chemistry II CC
Physics CC
Computer Illustrations & Graphics CC
Digital Applications & Responsibility CC
Strategic Marketing CC
Introduction to Engineering Design CC
Engineering Design & Development CC
Education & Early Childhood CC
AP Psychology
AP US History
AP Statistics
AP Calculus
AP Physics
AP Chemistry
AP Biology
AP Studio Art
AP Studio Drawing
AP Art History
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP Music Theory
As your child progresses through high school…..
14 Courses with the opportunity to earn college credit
13 AP Course offerings

9. Advanced Placement (AP) Classes
Advantages
Disadvantages
Nationally recognized and standardized throughout the entire US
May test out of numerous college level credits (12+ hours in some cases)
In most cases, no second semester final
No grade is transferred, just credit
Not a guaranteed college credit – must pass AP Exam with a 3 or better on a 5 point scale.
AP Exams cost $93
In the past free/reduced lunch, Math, Science, and English exams are offered at no charge

10. DUAL COLLEGE CREDIT (CAP-USI,IVY TECH, VINCENNES)
Advantages
Disadvantages
Guaranteed College Credit with passing grade
Transfer credit accepted at over 500 colleges and universities
Exposure to more rigorous, college level material than a regular high school course
Full access to USI library (if CAP credit)
May not transfer to colleges/universities or may only transfer as an elective credit
Grade transfers with credit – college transcript/GPA begins
How will my credits transfer?
Priority dual credit courses for CAP cost $25/credit hour
All other CAP courses are $80/credit hour. Less than ½ of USI’s undergraduate hourly tuition
No charge to students who qualify for Free and Reduced lunch
Ivy Tech duel credit is free (PLTW, Business Electives)

11. Medical Professions Academy
Sophomores can apply for their Junior year at

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Current Sophomores or Juniors can apply at applytosictc.com – due by the end of December, visit for more info on programs or attend Open House Saturday, 11/19 from 10:30 – 12:00

13. JUNIOR YEAR – Take the SAT/ACT? If so, when?
Students should register to take SAT and/or ACT in the spring of their junior year; retake in fall of senior year if dissatisfied with scores.
Most 4 year college & universities will want a score to make an admission decision
Fee waivers are available if you receive free/reduced lunch or are a 21st Century Scholar
SAT: online at
$57.00 (with essay – should take essay at least once)
Free SAT practice offered at Khan Academy & w/Mrs. Hills
ACT: online at
$ (with writing – should take writing at least once)
Practice available online on their website.

14. University of Southern Indiana Ivy Tech Community College
SAT/ACT Prep Workshop
University of Southern Indiana
Ivy Tech Community College
Register: call or online at  serv/ssl/regform.asp
Fee:   $65.00 for each session or $ for both sessions
Lunch is included
Call
Online Courses Only
Visit  /ivytech-evv
6 week courses; 12 lessons
Fee: $99.00

15. College and Career Center Support
Mrs. Hills, College and Career Readiness Coordinator
Assistance with:
College Applications
Career Information
Scholarship Applications
Parchment
Registering or Preparing for ACT/SAT
Office: College and Career Center, Monday-Friday
Contact: or stop by the College and Career Center to fill out a request form.
Mrs. Feltis, College Connection Coach
Assist with all of the above college and career readiness activities
Special focus:
Transfer students (Associate’s degree to Bachelor’s degree)
Associate’s degree (or less) then enter the workforce in high pay/high demand field
Office:  College and Career Center, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Contact:

16. Planning For College What are colleges looking for in an applicant?
Cumulative 3 year GPA:
Rigor of course load (AP, Dual Credit/Honors) – Senior Classes
Grade trends – want to see grades going up
Junior year grades are important
Class Rank
SAT/ACT Scores
Activities, Work, and Leadership Experiences
Extraordinary circumstances (i.e.1st generation college student, legacy)
Special talents (i.e. athletic, artistic, musical)
*Create a résumé of your extra curricular and volunteer activities, etc.*

17. Which College is Right for You?
Meet College CHS when they visit.
Campus visits are important – try to make a visit this spring or summer. 2 College Visit days per semester are allowed.
Make an “official” visit: meet with admissions representative, take a guided tour, meet with a representative from the department/major in which you have an interest.

18. Have a Plan for After High School
College: 4 year vs. 2 year
Technical School
Apprenticeship
Military
GAP Year (Peace Corp/Americorp)
Workforce

19. Post-Secondary Plan – or Online “Grad Plan”
Post-secondary Plan or “Grad Plan” went live today through student rds and EVSC Parent Access
Parents/Students/Counselors will be able to keep track of grades & career goals

20. Scholarships
Most scholarships are available senior year and will be advertised in the Senior News and Scholarship Report on the Central website, offered directly from the colleges/universities that students apply to, or through FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). There are many scholarship search sites available, however, and some do offer scholarship opportunities for students in their Junior year: 

21. 21st Century Scholar Requirements
Student must create a ScholarTrack account – which will track progress,
21st Century Contact -Breasha Pruitt,
Graduate with a minimum of a Core 40 Diploma
Graduate with a 2.5 GPA
Sign Affirmation senior year

22. CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ATTEND ENGAGE ACHIEVE
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