1. Welcome Linton High School Freshmen Students and Parents Welcome Linton High School Freshmen Students and Parents

2. High School Office Staff Mr. Nathan Moore, Principal Mr. Nathan Moore, Principal Mr. Charlie Karazsia, Athletic Director, Disciplinarian Mr. Charlie Karazsia, Athletic Director, Disciplinarian Mr. Mike Perigo, Guidance Counselor Mr. Mike Perigo, Guidance Counselor Mrs. Dayna Firestone, Secretary Mrs. Dayna Firestone, Secretary Mrs. Lou Baker, ECA Treasurer Mrs. Lou Baker, ECA Treasurer Mrs. Bette Meng, Guidance and Athletic Secretary Mrs. Bette Meng, Guidance and Athletic Secretary

3. Start Now! -- Scholarships and community service are important. Start Now! -- Scholarships and community service are important. Balance is key! Balance is key! Take action and get involved.

4. Student Voice Student Assistant Team – Application process. Meetings are scheduled for the Second Tuesday of each month at 7:15 am in the high school conference room. The first meeting is September 14. Student Assistant Team – Application process. Meetings are scheduled for the Second Tuesday of each month at 7:15 am in the high school conference room. The first meeting is September 14. Student Council – All high school students are eligible. See Mrs. Hughbanks for additional information. Student Council – All high school students are eligible. See Mrs. Hughbanks for additional information.

5. Class Officers Class Officer Elections – Held in the spring Class Officer Elections – Held in the spring President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer REQUIREMENTS TO HOLD OFFICES REQUIREMENTS TO HOLD OFFICES Students running for a Student Council or a Class Office must have and maintain a 2.5 grade point average or better for the previous academic semester. If this average is not maintained during the year, the officer will be declared ineligible. Students will not be allowed to run for office and may be removed from office should they be suspended from school or have substantial disciplinary incidents.

6. High School Clubs ArtMrs. Erin Henderson ArtMrs. Erin Henderson BusinessMrs. Kim Haldeman BusinessMrs. Kim Haldeman GermanMrs. Britney Lynn GermanMrs. Britney Lynn SpanishMrs. Bianca Tolbert SpanishMrs. Bianca Tolbert LetterwomenMrs. Chantel Carpenter LetterwomenMrs. Chantel Carpenter LettermenMrs. Chantel Carpenter LettermenMrs. Chantel Carpenter National Honor SocietyMrs. Krystal Kirschner Mr. Mike Riggleman National Honor SocietyMrs. Krystal Kirschner Mr. Mike Riggleman

7. High School Clubs F.C.C.L.A.Mrs. Debbie Harding F.C.C.L.A.Mrs. Debbie Harding F.F.A.Mrs. Kim Hill F.F.A.Mrs. Kim Hill F.C.A.Mr. Riggleman F.C.A.Mr. Riggleman S.A.D.D.Mrs. Kathy Ray S.A.D.D.Mrs. Kathy Ray Industrial ArtsMr. Brian Oliver Industrial ArtsMr. Brian Oliver HistoryMr. Ford Bond HistoryMr. Ford Bond Junior CivitanMrs. Becky Miller Junior CivitanMrs. Becky Miller

8. Athletics Six Period Day Six Period Day IHSAA Rule 18-1 To be eligible scholastically, students must have received passing grades and earned credit at the end of their last grading period in school in at least (70%) of the maximum number of full credit subjects… IHSAA Rule 18-1 To be eligible scholastically, students must have received passing grades and earned credit at the end of their last grading period in school in at least (70%) of the maximum number of full credit subjects… Note – You have a clean slate when you begin high school. Note – You have a clean slate when you begin high school. On a six period day you must pass 5 of your 6 classes. On a six period day you must pass 5 of your 6 classes. Take responsibility Take responsibility Same requirements for work permit until you are 18 Same requirements for work permit until you are 18

9. Upcoming Events Open Forum Meetings – First Tuesday of each month – 7:00 PM – Media Center (September 7) Description Open Forum Meetings – First Tuesday of each month – 7:00 PM – Media Center (September 7) Description

10. BELL SCHEDULE 7:50 A.M. - Students may enter the building 7:50 A.M. - Students may enter the building Period 1 – 8:00 AM – 8:58 AM Period 1 – 8:00 AM – 8:58 AM Period 2 – 9:02 AM – 10:00 AM Period 2 – 9:02 AM – 10:00 AM Period 3 – 10:04 AM – 11:02 AM Period 3 – 10:04 AM – 11:02 AM Lunch A – 11:02 AM – 11:32 AM Lunch A – 11:02 AM – 11:32 AM Period 4A – 11:36 AM – 12:34 PM Period 4A – 11:36 AM – 12:34 PM Period 4B – 11:06 AM – 12:04 PM Period 4B – 11:06 AM – 12:04 PM Lunch B – 12:04 AM – 12:34 PM Lunch B – 12:04 AM – 12:34 PM Period 5 – 12:38 PM – 1:36 PM Period 5 – 12:38 PM – 1:36 PM Period 6 – 1:40 PM – 2:38 PM Period 6 – 1:40 PM – 2:38 PM Homeroom – 2:42 PM – 3:03 PM Homeroom – 2:42 PM – 3:03 PM

11. Lunch Schedule If you have the following teachers for period 4 then you have A Lunch If you have the following teachers for period 4 then you have A Lunch Mrs. Bond Mrs. Bond Mrs. Cox Mrs. Cox Mrs Tolbert Mrs Tolbert

12. Diploma Types for the Class of 2014

13. Regular Diploma (CORE 40 Waiver) CORE 40 Diploma CORE 40 Diploma with Technical Honors CORE 40 Diploma with Academic Honors

14. Regular Diploma (CORE 40 Waiver) 4 years of English – 8 credits 4 years of English – 8 credits 2 years of Social Studies – 4 credits 2 years of Social Studies – 4 credits 2 years of Science – 4 credits 2 years of Science – 4 credits 2 years of Math – 4 credits 2 years of Math – 4 credits 1 semester of Health – 1 credit 1 semester of Health – 1 credit 1 year of Physical Education – 2 credits 1 year of Physical Education – 2 credits Plus 19 credits of elective courses to total 42 credits Plus 19 credits of elective courses to total 42 credits

15. Mathematics CORE 40 Waiver Pre-Algebra Pre-Algebra Algebra I Algebra I Geometry Geometry Investigative Geometry Investigative Geometry Choose two years from the above list. Note: All students must pass at least one year of Algebra.

16. CORE 40 Diploma 4 years of English – 8 credits 4 years of English – 8 credits 3 years of Social Studies – 6 credits 3 years of Social Studies – 6 credits 3 years of Science – 6 credits 3 years of Science – 6 credits 3 years of Math – 6 credits 3 years of Math – 6 credits 1 semester of Health – 1 credits 1 semester of Health – 1 credits 1 year of Physical Education – 2 credits 1 year of Physical Education – 2 credits Directed Electives – 5 credits Directed Electives – 5 credits 8 additional credits to total 42 8 additional credits to total 42

17. Social Studies CORE 40 Diploma World History or World Geography World History or World Geography US History US History Government/Economics Government/Economics

18. Mathematics CORE 40 Diploma Algebra I Algebra I Geometry Geometry Algebra II Algebra II Note: If a student starts with Pre-Algebra, he/she can still graduate with a CORE 40 Diploma.

19. Science CORE 40 Diploma Biology Biology Integrated Chemistry/Physics, Chemistry or Physics Integrated Chemistry/Physics, Chemistry or Physics Any other CORE 40 science course Any other CORE 40 science course Earth Science Physics Chemistry I AP Chemistry Biology II

20. CORE 40 Diploma with Academic Honors Complete all requirements for CORE 40 Complete all requirements for CORE 40 2 additional credits in math – Pre- Calculus/Trigonometry 2 additional credits in math – Pre- Calculus/Trigonometry 6 credits in Spanish or German 6 credits in Spanish or German 2 credits in Fine Arts – Art, Band, Choir 2 credits in Fine Arts – Art, Band, Choir Earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the AHD – 47 credits are required Earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the AHD – 47 credits are required Graduate with a 3.000 GPA or higher Graduate with a 3.000 GPA or higher

21. Additional Requirements for the Academic Honors Diploma Complete one of the following: Complete one of the following: Earn a combined score of 1200+ on the critical reading & math sections of the SAT Earn a combined score of 1200+ on the critical reading & math sections of the SAT Earn a composite score of 26+ on the ACT Earn a composite score of 26+ on the ACT 2 Advanced Placement Courses 2 Advanced Placement Courses 2 Dual-Credit Courses 2 Dual-Credit Courses 1 Advanced Placement Course and 1 Dual Credit Course 1 Advanced Placement Course and 1 Dual Credit Course

22. CORE 40 Diploma with Technical Honors Complete all requirements for CORE 40 Complete all requirements for CORE 40 Complete a career-technical program – Complete a career-technical program – 8 or more credits Earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses that count toward the diploma Earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses that count toward the diploma Graduate with a 3.000 GPA or higher Graduate with a 3.000 GPA or higher Recommended: Earn 2 additional credits in math and at least 4 credits in for lang Recommended: Earn 2 additional credits in math and at least 4 credits in for lang

23. Additional Requirements for the CORE 40 with Technical Honors Complete two of the following, one must be 1 or 2: Complete two of the following, one must be 1 or 2: 1. Score at or above the following levels on the WorkKeys: Reading for Information – Level 6, Applied Math – Level 6, Locating Information – Level 5 2. Complete dual high school/college credit courses in a technical area (6 college credits) 3. Complete a Professional Careers Internship

24. All diplomas require 42 credits to graduate except the Academic Honors Diploma which requires 47. Keep all final semester report cards for your records!