Transcript High School Graduation Requirement Information

Class of 2018
Graduation Requirements
and
Scheduling Process
Greenfield-Central H.S.
Website: http://www.gcsc.k12.in.us/~gchs/
Administrators and Counselors
Student Last names A-E
Mr. Beal
Mr. Horsman
Student Last names F-L
Mrs. Coleman
Mrs. Foster
Student Last names M-Sq Mr. Jack
Mrs. Knecht
Student Last names St-Z Mr. Bryant
Mrs. Kile
Rigorous Preparation =
Core 40 & Beyond
Equipping for the Future
The Building Blocks at Greenfield-Central
Finding Success
in Education
Tier 4
EQUIP
Tier 3
EXPLORE
Tier 2
ENGAGE
Tier 1
ESTABLISH
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lived in a world with monthly texting limits or,
had to look up and print out directions or,
had to watch commercials on TV, or
known “Star Wars” as a trilogy, and
used what they click on to save a document.
And, their high school
diploma requirements are
not your high school
diploma requirements…
Rigorous Preparation
Core 40
with
Academic
Honors
Core 40
with
Technical
Honors
Core 40
Postsecondary
Success
College
Technical
School
2-year School
Apprenticeship
Military
Workforce
Core 40 Diploma
Credits
English
Math
8 credits
6 credits
(in grades
9-12)
Years
4 years
3 years
Courses
• Balance of literature,
composition & speech.
• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Algebra II
**Students must take a math course or Quantitative Reasoning course each year
in high school.
Science
6 credits
3 years
• Biology I
• Chemistry I OR
Physics I OR
Integrated Chemistry/
Physics
•Any Core 40 Science
Core 40 Diploma
Credits
Courses
• US History
Social
Studies
6 credits
PE
2 credits
Health &
Wellness
1 credit
• US Government
• Economics
• World History & Civilization OR
Geo. & History of World
• Health and Wellness
Core 40 Diploma
Credits
Courses
Directed
Electives
• World Languages
5 credits • Fine Arts
• Career-Technical Education
General
Electives
6 credits
Local
Reqts
TOTAL
• College & Career Pathway courses
recommended.
No additional requirements at G-CHS
Minimum of 40 credits
All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored
into the overall GPA.
Core 40 Math
- 6 credits must be earned in grades 9-12
- Students must take a math course or
quantitative reasoning (QR) course each year
in high school
QR courses include courses that help advance a student’s ability
to apply mathematics in real-world situations and contexts. The final
approved course list DOE has not yet been released by the DOE.
Examples might include some Business and Marketing,
Engineering (PLTW), Science, Trade & Industrial, etc. courses
Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma
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Complete all requirements for Core 40
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Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits
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Earn 6-8 credits Core 40 world language credits (6 credits in
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one language or 4 credits each in two languages)
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Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits
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Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward the
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diploma
• Have a cumulative GPA of a “B” or above
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AND…
Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma
Complete one of the following:
A. 4 credits in AP courses and take corresponding AP exams,
B. 6 verifiable transcripted 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
Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma
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Combines rigor and relevance;
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Prepares students for two year or four college,
technical school, or apprenticeship;
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Students gain marketable skills and, in many cases,
college credit;
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Student can earn both the Core 40 with Academic
Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors
Diploma.
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:
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1. Pathway designated industry-based certification or
credential, or
2. Pathway dual credits resulting in 6 transcripted college
credits
AND...
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.
Credits Earned in Junior High
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8th grade students currently enrolled in Algebra I, Geometry,
and/or Biology I may elect to receive high school credit.
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Electing to receive credit also means the grades will transfer
to the high school transcript and will be used in the
calculation of a student’s grade point average and class rank.
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Students in the Class of 2018 will have until May 1, 2015 to
make a decision NOT to accept the credit. The default
decision will be to transfer it.
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Please discuss the impact of electing to take the credit(s)with
your high school counselor if you have any questions.
Additional Graduation
Requirements
Equipping for High Stakes Exams
ISTEP+ Graduation Examination
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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.
Students are required to take the Biology I ECA,
but a passing score is not required to graduate.
College & Career Readiness and
PSAT Testing
Students are required to take the PSAT in October of
their sophomore year. Some choose to take it their
junior year. The State of Indiana is using this
assessment to determine college and career
readiness. Counselors will work with students who
demonstrate a need for support to be ready for their
next steps after school; college or career.
Scheduling Process and
Timeline
Equipping for the Next Step
Classroom presentations
• February 7 – St. Michael’s
• February 7 - GCJHS
Individual scheduling appointments*
• February 11-14, February 18-21 – GCJHS
• February 27 – St. Michael’s
“On the Road to High School” at G-CHS
• Tentative Date – April 15
Freshmen Preview Day at G-CHS
• Tentative Date – Tuesday, July 29
*In the event of a 2-hour delay, scheduling appointments will take
place as scheduled. If school in cancelled, we will reschedule.
Bring your packet with you and, don’t forget,
all appointments are at your school!
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GCJHS parents and students may schedule an
individual appointment by accessing the link through
their PowerSchool parent portal.
St. Michael’s parents and students may sign-up for an
individual appointment in the office.
Link to scheduling appointments
Student Name:
Current School:
GCJHS_______
SS# _______-_______-_______
Diploma:
St. Michael’s _______
Core 40 ______
Other __________________________________
Academic Honors _______
Technical Honors _______
Freshman students are required to enroll in one math, one science, and one English course. Freshmen will select 7 classes to accompany an
Enrichment Block. Please see the reverse side of this form for guidelines to help you select required courses and for a complete list of freshman
elective courses. Students should complete PE 1, PE 2, and Health by the end of their sophomore year.
Plans after high school________________________________________________________________________________
Semester 1
ENGLISH
MATH
SCIENCE
Semester 2
ENH110
Regular English 9 F
ENH120
Honors English 9 F
MAH300
Algebra II F
MAH210
Geometry F
MAH200
Algebra I F
MAH150
Algebra Enrichment F
SCH230
Integrated Chem/Phys F
SCH100
ENGLISH
ENH111
Regular English 9 S
ENH121
Honors English 9 S
MAH301
Algebra II S
MAH211
Geometry S
MAH201
Algebra I S
MAH151
Algebra Enrichment S
SCH231
Integrated Chem/Phys S
Biology I F
SCH101
Biology I F
SCH200
Biology II F
SCH201
Biology II S
SCH250
Prin Biomed Science F
SCH251
Prin Biomed Science S
ADH007
Enrichment Block S/
MATH
(taken
with Algebra by recommendation)
SCIENCE
ELECTIVE
STUDY
with Algebra by recommendation)
ELECTIVE
ADH006
Enrichment Block F/
STUDY
Alternate
Drop
Course to be taken in summer school
Alternate
Add
Date
(taken
Freshmen
Electives
AGH102 Intro to Agriculture, Food, & Nat Resources
MUH402 Dance Performance (Blue Fusion) F
AGH103
MUH403 Dance Performance (Blue Fusion) S
AGH220 Animal Science I
PHH100 Physical Education I **
AGH221 Animal Science II
PHH102 PE II Aquatics (Lifeguard Certification) **
ARH100 Introduction to 2D Art
PHH103 PE II Individual Sports **
ARH101 Advanced 2D Art
PHH104 PE II Recreation **
ARH110 Introduction to 3D Art
PHH105 PE II Team Sports **
ARH111 Advanced 3D Art
PHH108 PE II Physical Management **
ARH350 Art History **
PHH600 Str & Fit Boys F (doesn’t count as req. PE credit)** #
BUH132 Introduction to Business **
PHH601 Str & Fit Boys S (doesn’t count as req. PE credit)** #
BUH141 Digital Citizenship **
PHH700 Str & Fit Girls F (doesn’t count as req. PE credit)** #
BUH151 Information Communications Technology **
PHH701 Str & Fit Girls S (doesn’t count as req. PE credit)** #
ENH130 Journalism (overall GPA of C or better) **
PHH110 Health **
FCH100 Nutrition & Wellness **
PHH300 Current Health Issues **
FCH201 Advanced Nutrition & Wellness **
SOH220 Geography & History of the World F
FCH152 Introduction to Fashion & Textiles I
SOH221 Geography & History of the World S
FCH153 Introduction to Fashion & Textiles II
SOH220 World History & Civilization F
FCH130 Interpersonal Relations **
SOH221 World History & Civilization S
FFH100 French I F (should have “C” or better in English)
TEH101 Introduction to Manufacturing F
FFH101 French I S (should have “C” or better in English)
TEH102 Introduction to Manufacturing S
FGH100 German I F (should have “C” or better in English)
TEH121 Introduction to Transportation F
FGH101 German I S (should have “C” or better in English)
TEH122 Introduction to Transportation S
FSH100 Spanish I F (should have “C” or better in English)
TEH111 Introduction to Communications F
FSH101 Spanish I S (should have “C” or better in English)
TEH112 Introduction to Communications S
MUH100 Intermediate Concert Band F
TEH131 Introduction to Construction F
MUH101 Intermediate Concert Band S
TEH132 Introduction to Construction S
MUH122 Beginning Chorus 9th Grade Boys F
TEH160 Introduction to Engineering Design F (PLTW)
MUH123 Beginning Chorus 9th Grade Boys S
TEH161 Introduction to Engineering Design S (PLTW)
MUH124
Beginning Chorus 9th Grade Girls F
TEH332 Introduction to Design Processes F
MUH125
Beginning Chorus 9th Grade Girls S
TEH333 Introduction to Design Processes S
MUH230 Dance Choreography (Guard) F
TEH430 Computers in Design & Production (CADD) F
MUH231 Dance Choreography (Guard) S
TEH431 Computers in Design & Production (CADD) S
** 1 semester class
# In order to take Strength & Fitness, a student must have taken Physical Education I.
All Strength & Fitness students must have a physical on file by July 31, 2014.
Summer School Options
Equipping Year Round
Classroom Dates (as of today)
• June 2- June 27
• Physical Education is available for all freshmen
Cougar Academy Courses
• Many courses are available on-line through Cougar Academy
• Some freshmen choose to take Health and/or World History
or World Geography on-line
• June 2- July 30 (must complete or will earn an “F” for the
class)
Courses are $30 and you must pay at
the time of registration.
Twenty-first Century
Scholars
Equipping for Financial Aid
The Scholarship Program
• Available for students on free or reduced lunch or within an
eligible income range
• Provides tuition fees for any state college or university
• Requires grade point average minimums for high school and
college
• Requires a signed pledge and exit procedures
• Must be applied for by June 30th of the 8th grade year
• Visit www. scholars.in.gov for more information
Questions?