1. Indiana’s Graduation Requirements
In November, 2011, The Indiana State Board of Education approved changes to Indiana’s diploma requirements, which became effective for students who began high school in and graduated in 2016.

2. Education in Indiana
Most recent data posted to:
87.2% of students graduated from high school with a diploma.
Data

3. U.S. Public High School Graduation Rate
Feel free to use any of the following data slides (through slide 12). Note that some of the data is outdated. You might look for more current data and/or include local school data in addition to, or instead of the state-wide or US data.

4. The Importance of Academic Rigor
A rigorous high school academic curriculum is a very significant factor in determining a student’s success in college
Rigorous academic preparation is wanted by employers, colleges, apprenticeship programs, and the military
Careers for students without rigorous preparation are becoming fewer
Students taking remediation in college are at a greater risk of dropping out
The more education a student receives after high school, the better chance for increasing earnings and job security

5. Rigorous Preparation = Indiana Diploma with Core 40 Designation & Beyond
The completion of the Core 40 diploma is required for all students, which is also the minimum college admission requirement for the state’s public four year universities. While the Core 40 diploma is the minimum requirement, students also have the choice of pursing a more rigorous path, which includes the Academic Honors or Technical Honors diploma. Students may opt-out to earn the General Diploma but this typically occurs later in high school (junior year), if the student doesn’t meet certain benchmarks or falls behind on credits.

6. Rigorous Preparation Core 40 Postsecondary Success
Core 40 with Academic Honors
Core 40 with Technical Honors
Postsecondary Success
College Technical School 2-year School Apprenticeship Military Workforce
Core 40
The completion of the Core 40 diploma is required for all students, which is also the minimum college admission requirement for the state’s public four year universities. While the Core 40 diploma is the minimum requirement, students also have the choice of pursing a more rigorous path, which includes the Academic Honors or Technical Honors diploma.
A General Diploma may be considered, if necessary, during the student’s junior year. A formal opt out process is required for this option.

8. Core 40 Designation English Math Science Credits Years Courses
Balance of literature, composition & speech.
Math
6 credits (in grades
9-12)
3 years
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
**Students must take a math course or quantitative reasoning/applied math course each year in high school.
Science
6 credits
Biology I
Chemistry I OR Physics I OR Integrated Chemistry/ Physics
Any Core 40 Science
To receive a Core 40 diploma, students must complete 4 years of English (containing a mixture of composition, literature and speech components). Required math credits include a year of Algebra I, a year of Geometry and a year of Algebra II. 6 Math credits must be earned in grades 9-12 and students must take a Math or qr/applied math course each year in high school. Core 40 science requirements include one year of Biology I; one year of Chemistry, Physics, or Integrated Chemistry-Physics; and one more year of another Core 40 Science.

9. Core 40 Designation Social Studies PE Health & Wellness Credits
Courses
Social Studies
6 credits
US History
US Government
Economics
World History & Civilization OR Geo. & History of World PE
2 credits
Health & Wellness
1 credit
Health and Wellness
Three years of social studies courses are required and include: US History (one year); 1 semester of US Government; 1 semester of Economics; and one year of either World History & Civilization or a year of Geography and History of the World. All diploma options include two semesters of Physical Education and 1 semester of Health and Wellness.

10. Core 40 Designation Directed Electives General Electives Local Reqts
Credits
Courses
Directed Electives
5 credits
World Languages
Fine Arts
Career-Technical Education
General Electives
6 credits
College & Career Pathway courses recommended.
Local Reqts
*not required for students with IEPs
TOTAL
Minimum of 40 credits
All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.
Elective credits can be chosen by the student but at least five of the electives should be in either World Languages, Fine Arts, or in the Career-Technical area. College & Career Pathway courses are recommended for general electives.
*Add any local requirements here but note that students with IEPs are not required to complete local requirements (effective July 1, 2016).

11. Core 40 Math - 6 credits must be earned in grades 9-12
- Students must take a math course or
quantitative reasoning/applied math course
each year in high school
Applied math 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
Counselors will have a list of courses that will qualify under the qr/applied math course category.  

12. Core 40 with Academic Honors
Designation
More rigorous academic preparation
Best preparation for college
Required at some Universities in Indiana
Provides additional financial aid for families who qualify

13. Core 40 with Academic Honors Designation
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…

14. Core 40 with Academic Honors
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 approved dual credit list,
C. Earn two of the following:
1. 3 college credits from approved dual credit 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 composite score of 1250 or higher and a minimum score of 560 on the math section and a 590 on the evidence based reading and writing section of the SAT
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

15. Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits
Core 40 with Academic Honors
Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits
All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.

16. Core 40 with Technical Honors Designation
Combines rigor and relevance;
Prepares students for two year or four college,
technical school, or apprenticeship;
Students gain marketable skills and, in many cases,
college credit;
Student can earn both the Core 40 with Academic
Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors
Designations.

17. Core 40 with Technical Honors
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 from the lists of approved dual credit courses resulting in 6 transcripted college credits
AND...

18. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma
Complete ONE of the following:
A. Any one of the options (A-F) of the Diploma with Academic Honors.
B. Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys:
Reading for Information – Level 6,
Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and
Locating Information – Level 5.
Note that the WorkKeys assessment changed in 2018 and new score
thresholds haven’t been set by the State Board of Education.
C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer (Classic): Writing
80, Reading 90, Math 75.
D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass:
Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80.
B. The Work Keys changed during the school year and thus new scores will need to be set by the SBOE. This will require a rule change, which can take a year.
C. ACCUPLACER scores are based on the older CLASSIC version of the exam (not the customized version).

19. Technical Honors Designation
Indiana Core 40 with
Technical Honors Designation
Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits
All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.

20. Best of Both Worlds C40 with Academic Honors Rigorous courses
More math, arts, and world language
Preparation for 4-year college success
Rigor plus college preparation
C40 with
Technical Honors
Rigorous courses
More high tech, high skills training
Preparation for college AND career success
Rigor plus real-world training & preparation

21. Assessments Class of 2022
ELA, Math, Science – test once in grades (required for accountability)
ELA & Math Assessments for the Class of 2022:
Not Assessed
Grade 10 ISTEP+
Grade 10 ISTEP+ Retest (if applicable)
Grade 10 ISTEP+ Retest (if applicable)
Science Assessment:
ILEARN Biology End-of-Course Assessment for students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled in Biology
Graduation Pathways
The Postsecondary-Ready Competencies include several assessment options to meet this requirement (and a few options that aren’t assessment-specific)
US Government Final Exam (optional for schools)

22. Graduation Pathway Requirements Graduation Pathway Options
1) High School Diploma
Meet the statutorily defined diploma credit and curricular requirements.
2) Learn and Demonstrate Employability Skills
(Students must complete at least one of the following).
Learn employability skill standards through locally developed programs. Employability skills are demonstrated by one of the following:
Project-Based Learning Experience; OR
Service-Based Learning Experience; OR
Work-Based Learning Experience.
Any demonstration needs to be validated locally by: Student work product AND school validation.
Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
(Students must complete at least one of the following.)
Honors Diploma: Fulfill all requirements of either the Academic or Technical Honors diploma; OR
ACT: College-ready benchmarks; OR
SAT: College-ready benchmarks; OR
ASVAB: Earn minimum AFQT score to qualify for placement into one of branches of US military; OR
State- & Industry-recognized Credential or Certification; OR
State-, Federal, or Industry-recognized Apprenticeship; OR
Career-Technical Education Concentrator: Must earn a C average or higher in at least 6 high school credits in a career sequence; OR
AP/IB/Dual Credit/Cambridge International courses or CLEP Exams: Must earn a C average or higher in at least three courses; OR
Locally created pathway that meets the framework from and earns the approval of the State Board of Education.
Graduation Pathway options – required for graduating class of 2023; prior year cohorts ( ) may opt-in.
2017 college-ready benchmarks (subject to change): SAT 480 in English and 530 in Math. ACT: 18 in English, 22 Rdg, 22 Math, 23 Science.
College Level Exam Program (CLEP): score of 50 on at least 3 subject area exams can satisfy this pathway. At least once subject area must be core content.
Cambridge International (CI) exams: A score of G or higher on at least 3 Cambridge IGCSE Level Exams. AT least one subject area must be core content.
At least once AP/IB/Dual Credit/CI course or CLEP exam must be in a core content area (Eng, Math, Science, SS) and/or be part of a defined curricular sequence.
Score of 3 or higher on AP exam, 4 or higher on IB exam, or E or higher on a CI Exam may satisfy the C requirement for one particular course.

23. Advanced Placement (AP)
AP courses and corresponding exams while rigorous, don’t automatically result in college credit.
Students who earn a score of 3 or higher will receive college credit upon matriculation at any Indiana public institution of higher education.
A score higher than 3 may be required to award college credit for a course that is part of a students’ major, but the student must still receive credit that counts toward his/her overall degree requirements.

24. Dual Credit
Courses in which students can earn both high school and college credits
Dual Credit Providers… (local level)
Dual Credit Courses offered… (local level)
Dual Credit Courses used to meet AHD requirements must be from approved dual credit course list
*You may wish to include dual credit providers used at your high school and dual credit courses offered.

25. Parent/Guardian’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 (online or ask your adolescent)
4. Consider tutors – some students may need extra help with more rigorous classes
5. Review and help your child select classes
6. Get involved with their postsecondary preparation by learning more about all options and steps to help them get there!
Because high school courses are rigorous, you may have to require more time for studying at home and check-in with your adolescent regularly to determine if they need help with homework or additional assistance. Setting up a common place and time for homework also helps. Be sure to review grades online, report cards or other resources that allow you to check on your teen’s in-class progress. Some students may need tutoring or extra help before or after school with courses that are difficult for them. And, it’s very important that you check over the courses and the schedule your child has selected for next year and each year of high school. You don’t want to find out at the end of the junior or senior year that your child isn’t enrolled in the classes they need to achieve success.

26. Terminology College & Career Pathway Courses Flex Credits 5 credits
Aligned sequence of courses in the student’s career area of interest, that may lead to an industry-recognized credential, technical certification, associates or baccalaureate degree, or registered apprenticeship.
Flex Credits
5 credits
Additional courses/electives chosen to help prepare the student for the workforce.
Additional CTE terms found here:

27. Early Graduation
Students who opt to graduate after 3 years, may be eligible for the Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship
Students must meet criteria, including legal residency in Indiana and become a student in good standing at an approved postsecondary institution within 5 months of graduating high school.
Students must earn the Indiana Diploma with Core 40 designation (minimum) and pass the graduation examination or graduation pathways to qualify.
$4,000 (one time) scholarship
If interested, talk to your counselor about this 3 year path

28. Questions?

29. School Counselors Freshman Counselor: Sophomore Counselor:
Junior Counselor:
Senior Counselor:
College & Career Coordinator:
Insert contact information here.