Transcript High School Parent Night

Thursday, March 10, 2011
6:30pm
Indiana
Graduation
Requirements
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 Core 40
 Core 40 with Academic Honors
 Core 40 with Technical Honors
 General Diploma
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Core 40 Diploma
Credits
Years
Courses
English 9
English 10
English 11 or Honors
English 12 or Honors
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English
8 credits
4 years
 Algebra
Math
6 credits
3 years
I
 Algebra II
 Geometry
Biology I
 Integrated
Chemistry/Physics
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 Chemistry I or Bio. II
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Science
6 credits
3 years
Core 40 Diploma
Credits
Years
Courses
World History
 US History
 Government and
Economics
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Social
Studies
6 credits
3 years
PE
2 credits
1 year
Health
Careers
1 credit
1 credit
1 sem
1 sem
Health and Wellness
Careers
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Core 40 Diploma
Credits
Years
Comp.
Apps.
Pers.
Finance
1 credit
1 sem
1 credit
1 sem
Electives
8 credits
TOTAL
Courses
Any
elective course
40 credits
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Freshman
English 9
Algebra 1
Biology
World History
P.E.
Computer App/Per. Finance
Elective
Junior
English 11
Geometry
Chemistry I or Biology II
U.S. History
Elective
Elective
Elective
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Sophomore
English 10
Algebra II
Integrated Chemistry/Physics
Health/Careers
Elective
Elective
Elective
Senior
English 12
Government/Economics
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Core 40 with Academic Honors
Diploma Requirements
• 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…
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Core 40 with Academic Honors
Diploma Requirements
AND… Complete one of the following:
 Four credits in AP courses and take AP exams
 Academic, transferable dual HS/college
courses resulting in 6 college credits
 Two credits in AP courses and AP exam
and academic, transferable dual HS/college
courses resulting in 3 college credits
 1200 combined SAT math & critical reading
 26 composite on ACT
 An International Baccalaureate Diploma
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Core 40 with Academic Honors
Diploma Requirements
Students must complete a
total of 47 credits
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Freshman
Sophomore
1.
English 9
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English 10
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Algebra 1
2.
Algebra II Honors
3.
Biology
3.
Chemistry 1 Honors
4.
World History
4.
Health/Careers
5.
P.E.
5.
Spanish II Honors
6.
Computer App/Per. Finance
6.
Art/Band/Chorus
7.
Spanish 1
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Elective
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Junior
English 11 Honors
Geometry Honors
Chem II or Physics or Bio II
Honors
U.S. History
Spanish III Honors
Elective
Elective
Senior
1.
English 12 Honors
2.
Pre-Calculus Honors
3.
Government/Economics
4.
Elective
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Elective
6.
Elective
7.
Elective
Core 40 with Technical Honors
Diploma Requirements
• Complete all requirements for Core 40, and
• Earn grade of “C” or above in courses that
count toward the diploma, and
• Have a GPA of “B” or above, and
• Complete a career-technical program
resulting in 8-10 credits, and
• AND...
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Core 40 with Technical Honors
Diploma Requirements
• Complete TWO of the following – one of which
must be A or B:
A. Take three specific WorkKey assessments and
score at a designated level;
B. Earn six dual high school/college credits in a
technical area;
C. Complete either the Professional Career
Internship course, a Coop Course, or a
specified work-based learning experience;
D. Earn a state approved industry certification.
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Core 40 with Technical Honors
Diploma Requirements
Students must complete a
total of 47 credits
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Freshman
English 9
Algebra 1
Biology
World History
P.E.
Computer App/Per. Finance
Construction Process
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7.
Sophomore
English 10
Algebra II
Integrated Chemistry/Physics
Health/Careers
CAD 1/Drafting
Computer Apps. II
Spanish I
Senior
Junior
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English 11
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Geometry
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Chemistry I or Biology II
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U.S. History
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Adv. Computer Apps
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Spanish II
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Elective
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English 12
Pre-Calculus
Government/Economics
Work Internship
Work Internship
Elective
Elective
Elective
 The student, student’s parent/guardian, and Mrs. Sward must
meet to discuss the student’s progress.
 The student’s career and course plan is reviewed
 The student’s parent/guardian determines whether the student will achieve
greater educational benefits by completing the general curriculum or the
Core 40 curriculum.
 Parent/guardian understands without a Core 40 Diploma students may not
be prepared to pass the GQE, may not be admitted to most four-year
colleges, may be less competitive in the workforce, and will not be eligible to
receive the maximum amount of financial aid for college from the state of
Indiana.
 Beginning with the Class of 2012, students must meet
the standards tested on the End-of-Course Assessments
(ECAs) in Algebra 1 and English 10 to satisfy the
graduation test requirement. Students will take the
corresponding ECA when they complete the course.
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 IU
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
 Purdue
8 semesters of English
8 semesters of Math
6 semesters of Science
6 semesters of Social Studies
4 semesters of Foreign Language
 University of Southern Indiana
4 years of English
3-4 years of Math
3-4 years of Lab Science
3 years of Social Studies
 Admission Offices also consider:
Academic performance in high school (Grades)
Strength or rigor of curriculum (course selection)
Grade trends
Class rank
SAT/ACT test scores
Leadership experience (clubs, teams, work)
Guidance Counselor comments
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$16,298-$18,901
Purdue
$18,190
Ball State $15,748
USI
$12,500
VU
$4,326
Ivy Tech $3,136
UE
$37,186
Tuition, Room & Board only
Tuition, Room & Board only
Tuition, Room & Board only
Tuition, Room & Board, fees
Tuition only (30 hours)
Tuition only (30 hours)
Tuition, Room & Board, fees
 Admission Decision is made based upon freshman,
sophomore, and junior years of high school.
 AP/Honors courses=Stronger Test Scores
Often times, test score is what gets you considered
for scholarships
 Senior year is last preparatory year before college level
work (rigor of senior year schedule)
 Colleges want students to take some type of math
senior year
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 Some colleges will re-calculate your GPA based only on
your grades in high school English, Math, Science,
Social Studies, and Foreign Language courses.
(Purdue/UE)
 USI may ‘CAP’ freshman class until they can build
more housing
 USI will no longer accept students on a conditional
basis
 VU requires one year of high school chemistry for all
Health Occupations majors
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 Nursing wants more men; Engineering wants more
women. (Purdue)
 Colleges admit off performance NOT potential.
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 Individuals with a Bachelor’s Degree earn an
average of $18,540 more per year than individuals
with only a high school diploma.
 Over the course of a lifetime, college graduates will
earn about $1 million more than high school
graduates.
 Traditionally, paying for public higher education has been
a shared cost between the state and student/family.
 Now, the burden is shifting to the student:
1970’s students/families paid 1/3 cost of college
1995~ 40%
2005~ 50%
 The average debt load for students graduating from a 4-
year college is now $17,250.27.
 If you plan to participate in athletics at a Division
I or II school, you must register with the NCAA
Clearinghouse
 Must meet NCAA freshman-eligibility
requirements to be deemed eligible to compete
in NCAA Division I or II athletics.
ACT or SAT
 Every 4-year institution will require ACT or SAT
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scores
Will want to check with other colleges or trade
schools to see if they require test scores
If you haven’t taken the ACT or SAT and plan on
attending a 4-year institution, you need to be taking
one of these exams ASAP
Must register
Test dates and registration deadlines are posted in
the guidance office, bulletin board outside the
guidance office, and senior newsletters.
 May register online (preferred) or paper/pencil
 ACT registration materials available in the guidance
office
 If you are a 21st Century Scholar or Project Aspire
student, ask about fee waivers
 Students with disabilities may be eligible to receive
accommodations
 If you plan on taking the ACT, check to see if your college
requires the optional Writing portion
 Critical Reading
 Math
 Writing
 Average score is about 500 on each section of the
test
 Each section is scored on the 200-800 scale, where
200 is lowest and 800 is highest
 English
 Math
 Reading
 Science
 Writing (Optional, but required by many colleges)
 Average Composite Score (21.0)
*The composite score is an average of the four test scores (Eng, Math, Reading, &
Science)
 Each test is scored on the 1-36 scale, where 1 is
lowest and 36 is highest
 Grants
 Scholarships
 Work-study program
 Loans
 Financial aid that you do not have to repay.
 Government and other organizations award
grants usually based on financial need
 Academic Competitiveness Grant:
 Up to $750 for the first year of undergraduate study/
$1300 for second year
 Must be full-time student and eligible for pell grant
 Must have successfully completed Core 40 or AHD
 National SMART Grant:
 Will provide up to $4,000 for each of the 3rd & 4th years
of undergraduate study
 Must be full-time student & eligible for a Pell Grant
 Must be majoring in physical, life or computer
sciences, mathematics, technology or engineering; or
in a foreign language determined critical to national
security
 Financial aid that you do not have to repay - We
LIKE these!!
 May be given for academic excellence (merit-based),
financial need, distinction in a certain activity (sports
or 4-H), or affiliation with a religious, civic, or school
organization.
 May be one-time award or renewable each year
 Many are only awarded to incoming freshman
 Students work as part of their financial aid
 Usually on-campus jobs
 Borrowed money, will be paid back…WITH
INTEREST!!
 Many types of loans
 Some are federally regulated, some offered by
private companies
 Choose wisely
 Be considerate of other’s time
(ask 1-2 weeks prior to deadline)
 Make certain your references know you well.
 Even if someone has known you for years, they may be
unaware of community involvement, awards, etc.
 You are trying to set yourself apart from other
applicants…inform those who are writing your letters of
recommendation.
 Provide resume outlining:
 Extra-curricular activities, honors, awards, leadership
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positions held, employment, volunteer activities,
community involvement
Type resume and save to distribute throughout the year
Continue to update as year progresses
Include a stamped, addressed envelope if the
recommendation is to be mailed separately
Write a personal note of thanks
 If you are a 21st Century Scholar or Project
Aspire participant, you can receive fee waivers
for college application fees and SAT/ACT
registration fees.
 OCU, UE, Marian, Franklin cover remaining
tuition not covered by 21st Century Scholars
Award = full tuition!
 IU & Purdue provide financial assistance for
housing, if you are a 21st Century Scholar & meet
eligibility requirements.
Parent’s Role:
 Be involved
 Know your students grades, attendance
record, and discipline record
 Check Harmony for parents regularly
 Know dates progress reports and report cards
are issued
 Stay in touch with your child’s teachers.
 Review and help your child choose classes
 Set a consistent time and space for studying
 Explore colleges/careers during summer months
 Talk with your son or daughter about your career
 English 10, English 11, English 11 Honors, English 12, or
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English 12 Honors
Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus
Physics
Government/Economics
Psychology/Sociology
Spanish
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 AP Classes
- AP Physics
- AP Chemistry
-AP Biology
-AP Calculus
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 Twin Rivers Program
-Building Trades
-Auto Service Tech
-Health Careers
-Cosmetology
This year 32 students will receive 300+ college credit hours through
a Twin Rivers or VU Program.
Twin Rivers wrote a $45,800 check to VU in tuition.
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 VU Program
Architectural Drafting
Aviation Flight
Collision Repair
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Computer Networking
Computer Programming
Diesel Mechanics
Electronics
Fire Science
Hospitality/Culinary Arts
Industrial Drafting (CAD)
Information Technology
Law Enforcement
Surveying
Truck Driving
Web Development
Welding
Precision Manufacturing (Machine Trades, Tool & Die, Manufacturing)
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 Work Internship
-Hospital
-Crane
-Newspaper
 Cadet Teaching
-Elementary
-Jr. High
-High School
Arts/Music/PE/Special Ed
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