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1 Academic Preparation for College Learn More Indiana College Access Power Point Series

2 Pathway to College Students who go to college make sound choices that: Open the door to college access Prepare them for college success

3 Academic Preparation for College Five student choices that impact academic preparation for college: 1.Take the right courses 2.Participate in class 3.Do homework 4.Study for tests 5.Ask for help

4 CHOICE 1 Take the Right Courses Academic Preparation for College

5 Learn More Power Point Series Step A Know Yourself

6 Career Interests Career Interest Inventories

7 Academic Ability Report Card Grades ISTEP+ Results PSAT Results Ask a teacher or counselor: Do I have what it takes to succeed in college?

8 Commitment Level Ready to engage in learning when something else may be more fun.

9 Learn More Power Point Series Step B Know Careers

10 Career Exploration Online Career Profiles On Site Job Interviews Job Shadowing Job Volunteering Job Internships

11 Learn More Power Point Series Step C Know Postsecondary Options

12 Types of Postsecondary Ed College or university (4-year) Community college (2-year) Apprenticeship program Career-technical college Military

13 Postsecondary Exploration Online College Search College Fairs Campus Visits (all types) Phone interviews

14 Learn More Power Point Series Step D Know the Requirements

15 Credits & GPA 1 credit = 1 semester GPA = Quality Points (QP) earned divided by credits attempted A = 4 QPs B = 3 QPs C = 2 QPs D = 1 QP F = 0 QP Many colleges require a B average (GPA = 3.0) for admission.

16 Typical College Admission Requirements SUBJECTCREDITS Language Arts8 Math8 Lab Science6 Social Studies6 Foreign Language4 AP Higher level IB Dual credit Recommended

17 Types of Diplomas See the Indiana Diplomas Requirements handout for course requirements. Diploma TypePrepares Students For General DiplomaUnskilled Jobs* Core 40 DiplomaSome 4-yr colleges Core 40 Diploma with Technical Honors Some 4-yr colleges Other postsecondary Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors Almost all 4-yr colleges *Students may not earn the general diploma unless their parents have conferenced with school officials.

18 Prep for College ACADEMIC CREDITS CORE 40 CORE 40 Tech Honors CORE 40 Academic Honors MINIMUM COLLEGE ADMISSION Language Arts8888 Math6688 Lab Science6666 Social Studies6666 Foreign Lang.006-84 College Level (AP, IB, DC) 0 Choice Recommended GPANoneBB B Recommended * Students may meet this requirement in ways other than taking courses.

19 NCAA Eligibility SUBJECT CREDITS Division 1Division 2 Language Arts86 Math64 Lab Science44 Additional LA, math or science 24 Social Studies44 Foreign Language (or additional LA, math, science or social studies) 86

20 Consider a Career Sequence SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCES Medical Diagnostics Business Management 9th Grade Health Science 1 Business Foundations 10th Grade Health Science 2 Business Management 1 11th Grade Health Care Systems Business Management 2 12th Grade Health Care Practicum Business Management 3 Recommended Career Pathways are available on the DOE website. Individual high schools may recommend different career pathways.

21 Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate Dual Credit (courses that appear on both the high school and college transcript) Consider College-Level Courses

22 Learn More Power Point Series Step E Make a Plan

23 Indiana Graduation Plan

24 Graduation Promise HS Diploma Plan After HS Plan College & Postsecondary Plan Testing Plan Four-Year HS Course Plan Checklist to Stay On Track Components

25 High School Course Plan 1234567 9 10 11 12 GRADELEVELGRADELEVEL PERIODS

26 Step 1: Add Academic Courses 1234567 9EngAlg IHealthPE For Lang Fine Arts 10EngGeomBio Soc or World For Lang 11EngAlg IIChemUS Hist For Lang 12Eng Pre- Calc Physic Govt / Econ For Lang Note: Each high school may recommend a slightly difference course sequence.

27 Step 2: Add Career Course Sequence (example for Engineering) 1234567 9EngAlg IHealthPE For Lang Tech System Fine Arts 10EngGeomBio Soc or World For Lang Design 11EngAlg IIChemUS Hist For Lang CAD 12Eng Pre- Calc Physic Govt / Econ For Lang Intern

28 Step 3: Add Electives 1234567 9EngAlg IHealthPE For Lang Tech System Fine Arts (band) 10EngGeomBio Soc or World For Lang DesignBand 11EngAlg IIChemUS Hist For Lang CADBand 12Eng Pre- Calc Physic Govt / Econ For Lang InternBand

29 Learn More Power Point Series After Choice 1 (taking the right courses) CHOICE 2: Participate in Class Be on time Sit in front Listen Take notes Ask questions every day Participate in discussion

30 Learn More Power Point Series CHOICE 3: Do Homework Keep an assignment book Check assignments before leaving school Study away from distractions Study when not tired

31 Learn More Power Point Series CHOICE 4: Study for tests Take a learning style assessment Study in a way that matches your learning style o Auditory – read notes aloud o Visual – read notes to self o Tactile – re-write notes / make note cards Learn about memorization tips

32 Learn More Power Point Series CHOICE 5: Ask for Help Stay after class Ask the teacher to meet before or after school Find out what extra help programs are provided by the school Talk to students who have already taken the class

33 Help for Math and Science 1-877-ASK-ROSE Grades 6-12 Sun – Thursday 7 pm – 10 pm Free! Call the Homework Hotline

34 Students should request a meeting once a year to talk about: o Career plans o Postsecondary plans o High school courses Students should request meetings throughout the year as needed Talk to the School Counselors

35 HOW SCHOOLS and COMMUNITIES CAN HELP Academic Preparation for College

36 SCHOOLS 1.Provide students with opportunities to explore careers, postsecondary opportunities and their personal interests 2.Incorporate OnTrack into English course assignments 3.Show this presentation to: Students / Teachers / Parents 4.Teach students how to develop a four-year course plan during classroom guidance 5.Help students complete the Indiana Graduation Plan during individual guidance 6.Update the Indiana Graduation Plan on an annual basis

37 Academic Preparation for College COMMUNITY 1.Show this presentation to: Adults in your organization who work with young people. Adults in your organization who are parents Students served by your organization (in December before they sign up for classes) 2.Set up an academic mentoring program for students 3.Set up a time for adults in your organization to talk to students about their college experience 4.Offer to talk to 8th grade students in the school about global economics and the importance of doing well in school 5.Take students on campus visits or drive-throughs 6.Provide job shadowing and internship opportunities

38 Free Resource Graduation Plan

39 Free Resource OnTrack Magazines

40 Free Resource Learn More Indiana Website

41 Free Resource Statewide Campaigns

42 Academic Preparation for College Learn More Indiana College Access Power Point Series

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