1. Sophomores Class of 2017
January 28, 2015

2. Indiana Graduation Requirements
The Indiana State Board of Education adopted new graduation requirements in the spring of 2005 which begin with 9th grade students who begin high school next year (in the Fall of 2006).

3. Three diploma tracts from which to choose:
Core 40
Core 40 with Academic Honors
Core 40 with Technical Honors
General Diploma

5. Core 40 Diploma English Math Science Credits Years Courses 8 credits
English 11 or Honors
English 12 or Honors
Math
6 credits (in grades
9-12)
3 years
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
**Students must take a math course or Quantitative Reasoning (QR) course each year in high school. See the full list of QR courses at:
Science
6 credits
Biology I
Integrated Chemistry/ Physics
Chemistry or Anatomy & Phys.
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 course each year in high school. Core 40 science requirements begin with a year of Biology I, plus one more year of another Core 40 Science, and at least one year of either Chemistry, Physics or Integrated Chemistry-Physics.

6. Core 40 Diploma Social Studies PE Credits Years Courses 6 credits
World History
US History
US Government/Economics PE
2 credits
1 year
Health & Careers
1 credit
1 sem.
Health and Wellness
Preparing for College & Careers
Three years of social studies courses are also required including a year of either World History & Civilization or a year of Geography and History of the World. In addition, students are required to take a year of US History, 1 semester of US Government and 1 semester of Economics. All diploma options include two semesters of Physical Education and 1 semester of Health and Wellness.

7. Core 40 Diploma Directed Electives General Electives
Credits
Courses
Directed Electives
5 credits
World Languages
Fine Arts
Career-Technical Education
General Electives
6 credits
College & Career Pathway courses recommended.
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.

8. Sample Core 40 Four-year plan
Freshman
English 9
Algebra 1
Biology
World History
P.E.
Directed Elective
Sophomore
English 10
Geometry
Integrated Chemistry/Physics
Health/Careers
Elective
Junior
English 11
Algebra II
Chemistry I or Anatomy
U.S. History
Elective
Senior
English 12
Government/Economics
Pre-Calculus or QR course
Elective

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

10. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma
Complete all requirements for Core 40
Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits
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…

11. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma
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 priority course list,
C. Earn two of the following:
1. 3 college credits from priority 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 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading, math, and writing sections and a minimum of 530 on each section
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

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

13. Sample Academic Honors Four-year plan
Freshman
English 9
Algebra 1
Biology
World History
P.E.
Computer App/Per. Finance
Spanish 1
Sophomore
English 10
Geometry Honors
Chemistry 1 Honors
Health/Careers
Spanish II Honors
Art/Band/Chorus
Elective
Junior
English 11 Honors
Algebra II Honors
Chem II or Physics or A & P
U.S. History
Spanish III Honors
Elective
Senior
English 12 Honors
Pre-Calculus Honors
Government/Economics
Elective

14. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma
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 resulting in 6 transcripted college
credits
AND...

15. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma
Complete ONE of the following:
A. Any one of the options (A-F) of the Academic
Honors Diploma.
B. Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys:
Reading for Information – Level 6,
Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and
Locating Information – Level 5.
C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on
Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75.
D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass:
Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80.

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

17. Sample Technical Honors Four-year plan
Freshman
English 9
Algebra 1
Biology
World History
P.E.
Computer App/Per. Finance
Intro to Construction
Sophomore
English 10
Geometry
Integrated Chemistry/Physics
Health/Careers
Intro to Construction
Intro to Engineering Design
Spanish I
Junior
English 11
Algebra II
Chemistry I or Anatomy
U.S. History
Construction Technology
Senior
English 12
Pre-Calculus
Government/Economics
Work Internship
Elective

18. General Diploma
Must meet with Mrs. Sward; form must be signed by student and parent
40 credits

19. General Diploma English Math Science Credits Years Courses 8 credits
English 11 or Honors
English 12 or Honors
Math
4 credits
2 years
Algebra I
Any math course
**General Diploma students are required to earn 2 credits in a Math or a Quantitative Reasoning (QR) course during their junior or senior year. QR courses do not count as math credits.
Science
Biology I
Any science course

20. General Diploma Social Studies PE Credits Years Courses 4 credits
US History
US Government/Economics PE
2 credits
1 year
Health & Careers
1 credit
1 sem.
Health and Wellness
Preparing for College & Careers

21. General Diploma College & Career Pathway Courses Flex Credits TOTAL
Additional courses in a College & Career Pathway
High school/college dual credit courses
Internship
Additional courses in Lang. Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, or Fine Arts
TOTAL
40 CREDITS

22. ISTEP+ Graduation Examination
Algebra I End-of-course Assessment (ECA)
English 10 End-of-course Assessment (ECA)
All Indiana students are required to pass the Algebra I and English 10 ECAs in order to graduate.
Students will have multiple opportunities to take the assessments.
Waiver options are available.

23. Opportunities for Junior Year:
Core Classes:
English 11 or English 11 Honors
must meet PSAT/SAT/ACT requirements to enroll in English 11 Honors
Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, or Pre-Calculus Honors
Chemistry, Chem. II, Anatomy & Physiology, or Physics
U.S. History

24. Opportunities for Junior Year (cont.)
Elective Classes:
CEO Class
Psychology/Sociology*
*must meet PSAT/SAT/ACT requirements to enroll in dual credit for Psy/Soc.
Spanish I, II, or III
Intro to Engineering Design
Intro to Construction
Art, Photography (1 yr. art required), Band (Year long course), Chorus (Year long course)
Accounting
Business Law & Ethics
Principles of Business Management
Principles of Marketing
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Advanced Manufacturing
Business Math

25. Opportunities for Junior Year (cont.):
Twin Rivers Program*
-Building Trades
-Auto Service Tech
-Health Careers
-Cosmetology
*Must apply
**Applications due to Mrs. Sward by end of February

27. Ready to pour concrete to form the basement walls in this picture

28. Installing the main level floor system…
Installing the main level floor system….3,000 square feet of living space on the main level of this year’s home!

29. Setting the roof system here
Setting the roof system here. Had 53 different types of trusses to sort and piece together this year.

30. Prepping the interior for drywall. Nice large living room/kitchen here
Prepping the interior for drywall. Nice large living room/kitchen here. The peak of the ceiling in this room is 16 feet.

31. Twin Rivers Open House When Where Meet the Instructors Health Science
Tuesday,
February 3, 2014
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Where
Twin Rivers Health Careers Classroom
1466 State Rd 57 South, Washington, Indiana
Directions to Classroom:
Turn north on Hwy 57 at the junction of Hwy 50/57 (By Walmart and BP)
The classroom is on the right just past the 2nd traffic signal
Please use the door on the west side (back door)
Meet the Instructors
Learn about each program
Meet current students
Health Science
Theresa Weitkamp
Building Trades
Matt Bilske
Automotive ServiceTech
Jon Rink
Refreshments
Will be served
QUESTIONS?
Call our main office at

32. Opportunities for Junior Year (cont.):
Cadet Teaching
-Elementary Arts/Music/PE/Special Ed
-Jr. High
-High School
*See Mr. Hughes if interested

33. Opportunities for Senior Year
VU Program – Seniors Only
Architectural Drafting Collision Repair
Computer Networking Computer Programming
Diesel Mechanics Electronics
Fire Science Hospitality/Culinary Arts
Industrial Drafting (CAD) Information Technology
Law Enforcement Surveying
Web Development Welding – average age of U.S. welder is 51
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (C.I.M.)
Precision Machining (Machine Trades, Tool & Die, Manufacturing)
WE PAY VU TUITION!!

34. Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.)
Work Internship
-Daviess Community Hospital - Dubois County Museum
(ER, PT, OT, Speech, Ultrasound) -Washington Times Herald
-Grandview Pediatrics - Legacy Learning Center
-Vet Clinics - Graber Post
-Montgomery Medical Clinic - JJ’s Concrete
-Dr. Thorne - Graber Tire
-Dr. Walker - Traylor’s Fertilizer
-Williams Pharmacy - RTC Communications
-Daviess County Sheriff’s Dept. - Smooth You Medical Spa
-M & R Body Shop - Little Bear Daycare
-Dr. Holsopple -M & M Electric
-State Farm Insurance

35. WEIGHTED CLASSES NEXT YEAR THE FOLLOWING CLASSES WILL BE WEIGHTED:
English 11 Honors
English 12 Honors
Algebra II Honors
Geometry Honors
Pre-Calculus Honors
AP Calculus
Anatomy & Physiology
Chemistry II
Physics
AP Physics
Psychology/Sociology
Spanish IV

36. College Admission Standards

37. College Admission RequirementsIU
8 semesters of English
7 semesters of Math
6 semesters of Social Sciences
6 semesters of Sciences
4 semesters of World Languages
3 or more credits of additional college-prep coursework

38. College Admission Requirements (cont.)
Purdue
8 semesters of English
8 semesters of Math
6 semesters of Science
6 semesters of Social Studies
4 semesters of Foreign Language

39. College Admission Requirements (cont.)
University of Southern Indiana
4 years of English
3-4 years of Math
3-4 years of Lab Science
3 years of Social Studies
*Indiana students must complete Core 40

40. Cost of Attendance in Indiana for 2014-2015 academic year
IU $21,382 Tuition/Fees, Room/Board, Books
Purdue $20,032 Tuition/Fees & Room/Board
Ball State $17,804 Tuition/Fees & Room/Board
ISU $17,162 Tuition/Fees & Room/Board
USI $17,000 Estimated cost for
VU $14,850 Estimated cost for with housing
Ivy Tech $3,859 Tuition only (30 hours)
UE $42, 656 Typical annual cost for

41. Student Loan Debt in Indiana
66% of Indiana college graduates have college loan debt.
Hoosier students borrowed an average of $27,000 to finance a college degree in 2010
- Reaching Higher, Achieving More,
Indiana has 3rd highest student loan default rate in the country (

42. High Test Scores = Scholarship $
Indiana University Excellence Scholarship
Award: $9,000 per year
School: Indiana University
Major: Any
Criteria: Students with SAT score of 1350 (CR & MATH) or above or ACT composite of 31 or above and a minimum GPA of 3.8, will receive an IU Excellence Scholarship at the time of admission.
Deadline: Must have complete application file to IU by November 1st.
Indiana University Prestige Scholarships
Award: $3,000 per year
Criteria: Students with SAT score of 1250 (CR & MATH) or above or ACT composite of 28 or above and a minimum GPA of 3.7 will receive an IU Prestige Scholarship at the time of admission.
*This info is outdated, but it gives an example of college scholarship selection criteria.

43. High Test Scores = Scholarship $ (cont.)
IUPUI Chancellor’s Scholarship
Award: $8,000 per year for four years
School: IUPUI
Major: Any
Criteria: Students who have applied for admission by Dec. 1st who have a GPA and a minimum 1250 SAT or 28 ACT may be eligible for this scholarship. *Not available for spring entry students.
Deadline: Must have complete application file to IUPUI by December 1st.
IUPUI Dean of the Faculties Scholarship
Award: $4,000 per year for four years
Criteria: Students who have applied for admission by Dec. 1st who have a 3.5 GPA and a minimum 1200 or higher on the SAT or 26 on the ACT may be eligible for this scholarship.

44. Scholarship Examples
Indiana State University Academic Excellence Scholarship
Award: $4,000 per year
School: Indiana State University, Terre Haute
Major: Any
Criteria: Students must be admitted to ISU by Dec. 1st and meet two of the following three criteria: GPA and/or SAT/26ACT and/or top 10% of graduating class.
Deadline: Students must be admitted to ISU by Dec. 1st
Vincennes University Academic/Technical Honors Diploma Scholarship
Award: $1,250 per year for four semesters
School: Vincennes University
Criteria: Must be a recipient of the Indiana Academic Honors or Technical Honors diploma; Must fill out VU scholarship application
Deadline: January 15, 2015

45. Points to Ponder….
Admission Decision is made based upon freshman, sophomore, and junior years of high school.
Honors courses=Stronger Test Scores
Often times, test score is what gets you considered for scholarships

46. Points to Ponder (cont.)….
VU requires one year of high school chemistry for all Health Occupations majors
Recommend students create resume and update throughout high school; include extra-curricular activities, honors, awards, leadership positions held, employment, volunteer activities, community involvement

47. 21st Century Scholars
If you are a 21st Century Scholar, some private schools will cover remaining tuition not covered by award.
IU & Purdue provide financial assistance for housing, if you are a 21st Century Scholar & meet eligibility requirements.
Must have 2.5 GPA and Core 40 diploma to receive 21st Century Scholarship
Must complete Scholar Success Program for Grade 10
May or may not have financial means testing at end of high school*
May or may not receive guaranteed full tuition scholarship**
*depends on date of enrollment
**depends on state funds available

48. Resources www.doe.in.gov www.barr.k12.in.us www.hoosierhot50.org

49. Questions?