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TRI-WEST HENDRICKS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2019 Tri-West Hendricks High School will Learn from the world, Adapt with the world, Contribute to the world. INFORMATION ABOUT COURSES TWHS HOME PAGE CLICK ON GUIDANCE CLICK ON COURSE INFORMATION CLICK ON 2015-2016 COURSE DESCRIPTION BOOK COURSE DESCRIPTION BOOK PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND ABOUT EACH COURSE THINGS TO KNOW… 1 Credit Earning a passing grade in one semester of a course Semester 1st nine-week grading period = 40% 2nd 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! TRANSCRIPT TYPES OF DIPLOMAS Core 40 • Set of essential courses to prepare students for work, technical school, or college. • Required for admission to 4 year colleges. • 43 credits Core 40 Academic Honors • Demanding curriculum resulting in most respected diploma • 47 credits Core 40 Technical Honors • Combines Core 40 requirements with technical training. 47 credits • A certificate in technical achievement must be earned. Subject Requirements English Credits Years Core 40 8 4 English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Courses Etymology* Creative Writing* AHD THD 8 4 8 4 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 Subject Requirements Science Core 40 AHD THD Credits Years 6 3 IPC/ICP Biology Chemistry 6 3 6 3 IPC/ICP Biology Chemistry Courses Earth Space Honors Biology 8 IPC/ICP or Honors Biology Chemistry or Honors Earth Space CHEM 105 AP Chemistry AP Biology Physics Earth Space Subject Requirements Social Studies Credits Years Core 40 AHD THD 6 3 6 3 6 3 World History Or World Geography World History Or World Geography World History Or World Geography US History US History US History Government And Economics Government And Economics Government And Economics Courses Subject Requirements P.E. & Health Credits Years Courses Core 40 AHD THD 3 1.5 3 1.5 3 1.5 P.E. I & II Health P.E. I & II Health P.E. I & II Health Subject Requirements Foreign Language Core 40 AHD THD Credits 4 - Highly Encouraged 6-8 Required 4 - Highly Encouraged Years 2 - Highly Encouraged 3-4 2 - Highly Encouraged Spanish I & II Spanish I, II, III, IV Or Two years of 2 different languages Spanish I & II Courses Subject Requirements Fine Arts Credits Years Courses Core 40 AHD THD None Required 2 Required None Required None Required 1 None Required None Required Intro 2-D Art Ceramics Photography Digital Design Pre AP Art AP Art Choir Band None Required Subject Requirements Local Requirements Credits Years Courses Core 40 AHD THD 3 1.5 3 1.5 3 1.5 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 Subject Requirements Electives Credits Years Courses Core 40 AHD THD 11 N.A. Varies 5 N.A. Varies 11 N.A. Varies Subject Requirements Math Core 40 AHD THD Credits* Years Courses 6 3 8 4 6 3 Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Algebra I Geometry or H Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Algebra II or H Pre-Calc or H AP Calculus Credits must be earned in high school. Must take a math or “quantitative reasoning” course each year. CORE 40 ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA In addition to the Core 40 Diploma requirements: Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits Earn 6-8 world language credits Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits 6-8 credits in Spanish American Sign Language at Area 31 Includes Art, Band/Choir or Theater Arts “C” or above in all Core 40 courses “B” (3.0) or above grade point average CORE 40 ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA 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 ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES Taken during 11th or 12th 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 DUAL CREDIT COURSES 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 HONORS COURSES 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 EARLY GRADUATION Provided all graduation requirements are met: Seniors May go ½ day May graduate after 7 semesters Juniors May graduate after 6 semesters TESTING REQUIREMENTS In the spring of the 10th grade year: 1. English College and Career Readiness Exam 2. English 9 & 10 material. 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. GOOD LUCK AT TRI WEST HIGH SCHOOL