1. T RI -W EST H ENDRICKS H IGH S CHOOL C LASS OF 2019 Tri-West Hendricks High School will Learn from the world, Adapt with the world, Contribute to the world.

2. I NFORMATION A BOUT COURSES

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5. C LICK ON 2015-2016 C OURSE D ESCRIPTION B OOK

6. C OURSE D ESCRIPTION B OOK PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND ABOUT EACH COURSE

7. T HINGS TO KNOW … 1 Credit Earning a passing grade in one semester of a course Semester 1 st nine-week grading period = 40% 2 nd nine-week grading period = 40% Semester Exam = 20% Elective Courses Courses that are not required for graduation, but students can chose to take based on interest A failing grade (F) results in no credit Failed required courses must be repeated until passed!

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9. T YPES 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

10. Subject Requirements EnglishCore 40AHDTHD Credits88 8 Years444 Courses English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Etymology* Creative Writing* H. L.A. 8 English 9 English 10 or H English 11 or H English 12 AP English 12 Etymology* Creative Writing* ENGL 111 ENGL 202 COMM 101 English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Etymology* Creative Writing*

11. Subject Requirements ScienceCore 40AHDTHD Credits66 6 Years333 Courses IPC/ICP Biology Chemistry Earth Space Honors Biology 8 IPC/ICP or Honors Biology Chemistry or Honors Earth Space CHEM 105 AP Chemistry AP Biology Physics IPC/ICP Biology Chemistry Earth Space

12. Subject Requirements Social Studies Core 40AHDTHD Credits66 6 Years333 Courses World History Or World Geography US History Government And Economics World History Or World Geography US History Government And Economics World History Or World Geography US History Government And Economics

13. Subject Requirements P.E. & Health Core 40AHDTHD Credits33 3 Years1.5 Courses P.E. I & II Health P.E. I & II Health P.E. I & II Health

14. Subject Requirements Foreign Language Core 40AHDTHD Credits 4 - Highly Encouraged 6-8 Required 4 - Highly Encouraged Years 2 - Highly Encouraged 3 - 42 - Highly Encouraged Courses Spanish I & IISpanish I, II, III, IV Or Two years of 2 different languages Spanish I & II

15. Subject Requirements Fine Arts Core 40AHDTHD Credits None Required2 Required None Required Years None Required1 Courses None RequiredIntro 2-D Art Ceramics Photography Digital Design Pre AP Art AP Art Choir Band None Required

16. Subject Requirements Local Require- ments Core 40AHDTHD Credits33 3 Years1.5 Courses Interpersonal Relationships Career Planning Interactive Media I Interpersonal Relationships Career Planning Interactive Media I Interpersonal Relationships Career Planning Interactive Media I Introduction to Engineering will substitute for IPR & Career Planning. Principles of Engineering will substitute for Interactive Media I

17. Subject Requirements Electives Core 40AHDTHD Credits115 YearsN.A. CoursesVaries

18. Subject Requirements Math Core 40AHDTHD Credits* 686 Years 343 Courses Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Algebra I Geometry or H Algebra II or H Pre-Calc or H AP Calculus Algebra I Algebra II Geometry  Credits must be earned in high school.  Must take a math or “quantitative reasoning” course each year.

19. C ORE 40 A CADEMIC H ONORS D IPLOMA In addition to the Core 40 Diploma requirements: Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits Earn 6-8 world language credits 6-8 credits in Spanish American Sign Language at Area 31 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

20. C ORE 40 A CADEMIC H ONORS D IPLOMA 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

21. A DVANCED P LACEMENT C OURSES Taken during 11 th or 12 th grade Require the AP exam in the spring AP 2-D Art AP Biology II AP Chemistry II AP Calculus English 12 AP Carry and additional +.5 weight A = 4.5 grade points

22. D UAL C REDIT C OURSES High school courses that may earn college credits Introduction To Engineering (9-12) Principles of Engineering Civil Engineering & Architecture Digital Electronics Computer Science and Software Engineering Digital Design and Advanced Digital Design Spanish III (SPAN 101 & 102) Spanish IV (SPAN 201 & 202) General Chemistry I (CHEM 105) Honors Algebra II (MATH 136) Pre-Calculus (MATH 137) Physics (Trine University) ($60) Senior IVY Tech Courses ($155/course) Most Area 31 Courses Must pass Accuplacer Test Weighted +.25 grade point

23. H ONORS C OURSES Higher Level Core Academic Courses Algebra 8 Language Arts 8 Biology 8 Honors English 10, English 11 Honors IPC/ICP, Chemistry Honors Geometry, Algebra II Must meet prerequisites to get in. Weighted an additional +.1 grade point

24. E ARLY G RADUATION Provided all graduation requirements are met: Seniors May go ½ day May graduate after 7 semesters Juniors May graduate after 6 semesters

25. T ESTING R EQUIREMENTS In the spring of the 10 th grade year: 1. English College and Career Readiness Exam English 9 & 10 material. 2. Math College and Career Readiness Exam Algebra I and II material. Must pass 1 & 2 in order to earn diploma. 3. ISTEP+ 10 Science Assessment Biology I material Passing not required for earning a diploma.

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