1. Tri-West Hendricks High School Class of 2023
Tri-West Hendricks High School will Learn from the world, Adapt with the world, Contribute to the world.

2. Bell Schedule 1st period: 8:35-9:25 2nd period: 9:30-10:18
3rd period: 10:23-11:11
Bruin Time: 11:11-11:27
4th period: 11:32-12:56
Lunch A: 11:32-11:57
Lunch B: 12:02-12:26
Lunch C: 12:31-12:56
5th period: 1:01-1:49
6th period: 1:54-2:42
7th period: 2:47-3:35
Late Arrival / Wednesday:
1st period: 9:15-9:55
2nd period: 10:00-10:40
3rd period: 10:45-11:25
Bruin Time: None
4th period: 11:30-12:54
Lunch A: 11:30-11:55
Lunch B: 12:00-12:24
Lunch C: 12:29-12:54
5th period: 12:59-1:47
6th period: 1:52-2:41
7th period: 2:46-3:35

3. Things to know… 1 Credit Semester Elective Courses
Earning a passing grade in one semester of a course
Semester
The combining of two nine-week grading periods
Elective Courses
Courses that are required for graduation, but students can choose to take based on interest
A failing grade (F) results in no credit
Failed required courses must be repeated until passed!

4. Core 40 Core 40 Academic Honors Core 40 Technical Honors
Types of diplomas
Set of essential courses to prepare students for work, technical school, or college.
Required for admission to 4 year colleges.
43 credits
Core 40
Demanding curriculum resulting in most respected diploma
47 credits
Core 40 Academic Honors
Combines Core 40 requirements with technical training. 47 credits
A certificate in technical achievement must be earned.
Core 40 Technical Honors

5. Core 40 Diploma English Math Science Credits Years Courses 8 credits
Taken in
High School
3 years
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Math Quantitative Reasoning courses
Science
Integrated Physics/Chemistry
Biology
Earth Space Science OR Chemistry I OR Physics I

6. Core 40 Diploma Social Studies PE Health Credits Courses 6 credits
World History & Civilization OR Geography/ History of the World
US History
Government and Economics PE
2 credits
Two semesters online or two seasons of sports/marching band
Health
1 credit
Taken sophomore year

7. Core 40 Diploma Career Electives Local Require-ments TOTAL
Credits
Courses
Foreign Language
4 credits
*Highly Encouraged
Spanish I
Spanish II
Career Electives
6 credits
Any elective course
Local Require-ments
Preparing for College & Careers
Human Development & Wellness
Interactive Media
Consumer Economics
TOTAL
Minimum of 43 credits

8. Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
In addition to the Core 40 Diploma requirements:
Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits.
(One more year of Math)
Earn 6-8 world language credits.
3 years of Spanish or 2yrs of 2 different languages
Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits
Includes Art, Band/Choir or Theater Arts
“C” or above in all Core 40 courses
“B” (3.0) or above grade point average

9. Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma
Must complete one of the following:
Take 2 AP courses resulting in 4 high school credits.
Take 2 Dual Credit courses resulting in 6 college credits.
Take 1 AP course and 1 Dual Credit course resulting in 4 high school credits and 6 college credits.
Score 1750 or higher on combined SAT plus Writing Section
Score a 26 composite on the ACT plus Writing Section

10. Advanced Placement Courses
Taken during 11th or 12th grade
Require the AP exam in the spring
AP 2-D Art & 3-D Art
AP Biology II
AP Chemistry II
AP Physics I
AP Calculus
AP Computer Science
AP English Literature
AP English Language
AP Human Geography
Carry and additional +.5 weight
A = 4.5 grade points

11. Dual Credit Courses High school courses that may earn college credits
Graphic Design and Layout (VISC 101)
All Project Lead The Way Engineering Courses
Area 31 Courses (Most of them)
Business Computer Applications II (BA 113)
Business Concepts (BA 2010)
English Composition (ENGL 111)
Fund. Of Public Speaking (COMM 101)
Finite Math (MATH 135)
Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry (MATH 136) (MATH 137)
Finite Math (Math 135)
Honors United States History (HIST 103 & HIST 104)
Intro. To Psychology (PSYC 101)
Intro. To Sociology (SOCI 111)
Spanish III (SPAN 102 & 102)
Spanish IV (SPAN 210 & 202)
Danville Ag. Classes: Animal Science, Landscape Management, Natural Resources
Must pass Accuplacer Test
Weighted +.25 grade point

12. Higher Level Core Academic Courses Algebra 8 Language Arts Honors 8
Honors Courses
Higher Level Core Academic Courses
Algebra 8
Language Arts Honors 8
Biology 8
Honors English 10, English 11
Honors IPC/ICP,
Honors Chemistry I
Honors Geometry, Algebra II
Honors World History or Geography
Honors U.S. History
Must meet prerequisites to get in.
Weighted an additional +.1 grade point

13. Provided all graduation
Early Graduation
Provided all graduation
requirements are met:
Seniors
May go ½ day
May graduate after 7 semesters
Juniors
May graduate after 6 semesters

14. Possible Freshman Schedule Core 40
Fall Semester
English 9
Algebra 1
Integrated Physics/Chemistry
Human Development & Wellness*
World History
Elective
*Introduction to Engineering and Design (IED) may be substituted
Spring Semester
Integrated Chemistry/Physics
Preparing for College & Careers*

15. Possible Freshman Schedule Academic Honors
Fall Semester
Geometry or Honors
English 10 or 10H
Integrated Phys/Chem or Honors
World History or Honors
Human Development & Wellness*
Spanish I or II
Fine arts elective
* IED may be substituted
Spring Semester
Integrated Chem/Phys or Honors
Preparing for College and Careers*

16. Information About courses

17. TWHS Home page Click on Guidance

18. Click on Course Information

19. Click on 2019-2020 Course Description Book

20. Course Description Book provides information about graduation requirements and about each course

21. Enrollment Process How it Works

22. Click on Your Harmony Link

23. Log in to Your Harmony Account

24. Click on “Update Your Course Request”

25. General Instructions Make 14 selections.
List alternate in the Comments Section.
Math course may be changed at a later date.
Honors classes may be changed at a later date.
Required Freshman Courses:
a. English 9
b. Integrated Physics/Chemistry
c. Proper Math course
d. World History
e. Preparing for College & Careers, and Human Development and Wellness
or Introduction to Engineering & Design
Hit Save before closing out.
Counselors will meet with students individually on November 26 & 27, 2018.

26. Core Course Selections
English =
English 9 or
English 10 H if in Language Arts 8 with a B- or better.
Math =
If in Algebra Enrichment
Algebra I
If struggling in Algebra 8 (C+ or below)
If successful in Algebra 8 (B- or better)
Geometry Honors or Geometry
Social Studies =
World History or Honors World History
Wait until Sophomore year for World Geography

27. Core Course Selections
Science =
Honors IPC & ICP if successful in Biology 8 (B-)
Otherwise, IPC & ICP
Health =
Leave blank, will take in grade 10
Local Requirements
Leave under “Best Fit”
Preparing for College and Careers
Human Development and Wellness
PE =
See next slide for PE course changes
Elective PE or leave blank

28. Physical Education Requirements
Beginning with the Class of 2023, 1 credit of Physical Education I will be earned in 8th Grade. 1 credit of Physical Education II shall be earned through any one of the following ways: 
Successfully complete one credit of Physical Education through the Indiana Online Academy during the summer ($275 per credit with about $175 refunded in January)
Successfully complete one credit of Physical Education through a summer Physical Education course at Tri West High School ($50 with about $40 refunded in January)
Successfully complete 1 competition season of an IHSAA and Tri West High School sponsored sport.
Successfully complete 1 competition seasons of field shows with Tri West High School Marching Blue Alliance.
Successfully complete 1 competition season with Tri West High School Color Guard or Drum Line.
Successfully complete 1 competition seasons with Tri West High School Competition Cheerleading.

29. Core Course Selections (Example)

30. Elective Selections This depends upon each individual student.
Popular choices are:
Study Hall
Band
Choir
Spanish I or II
Introduction to Engineering and Design or
Principles of Engineering
Nutrition and Wellness
Introduction to 2D Art & 3D Art
Drawing or Ceramics
Must have taken Intro to 2D Art in 8th Grade

31. Elective Selections

32. Comments: List Alternate Course

33. Click on Save to save changes

34. Parent Meeting Wednesday November 14th @ 7:00 p.m. TWHS Media Center

35. Good Luck at Tri West High School