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High School Parent Night

High School Parent Night. Thursday, March 10, 2011 6:30pm. Indiana Graduation Requirements. Three diploma tracts from which to choose: . Core 40 Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors General Diploma. Core 40 Diploma. Core 40 Diploma. Core 40 Diploma.

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High School Parent Night

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  1. High School Parent Night Thursday, March 10, 2011 6:30pm

  2. Indiana Graduation Requirements

  3. Three diploma tracts from which to choose: • Core 40 • Core 40 with Academic Honors • Core 40 with Technical Honors • General Diploma

  4. Core 40 Diploma

  5. Core 40 Diploma

  6. Core 40 Diploma

  7. Sample Core 40 Four-year plan Freshman English 9 Algebra 1 Biology World History P.E. Computer App/Per. Finance Elective Sophomore English 10 Algebra II Integrated Chemistry/Physics Health/Careers Elective Elective Elective Junior English 11 Geometry Chemistry I or Biology II U.S. History Elective Elective Elective Senior English 12 Government/Economics Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective

  8. 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…

  9. 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

  10. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements • Students must complete a total of 47 credits

  11. Sample Academic Honors Four-year plan Freshman English 9 Algebra 1 Biology World History P.E. Computer App/Per. Finance Spanish 1 Sophomore English 10 Algebra II Honors Chemistry 1 Honors Health/Careers Spanish II Honors Art/Band/Chorus Elective Junior English 11 Honors Geometry Honors Chem II or Physics or Bio II Honors U.S. History Spanish III Honors Elective Elective Senior English 12 Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Government/Economics Elective Elective Elective Elective

  12. 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...

  13. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements • Complete TWO of the following – one of which must be A or B: • Take three specific WorkKey assessments and score at a designated level; • Earn six dual high school/college credits in a technical area; • Complete either the Professional Career Internship course, a Coop Course, or a specified work-based learning experience; • Earn a state approved industry certification.

  14. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements • Students must complete a total of 47 credits

  15. Sample Technical Honors Four-year plan Freshman English 9 Algebra 1 Biology World History P.E. Computer App/Per. Finance Construction Process Sophomore English 10 Algebra II Integrated Chemistry/Physics Health/Careers CAD 1/Drafting Computer Apps. II Spanish I Junior English 11 Geometry Chemistry I or Biology II U.S. History Adv. Computer Apps Spanish II Elective Senior English 12 Pre-Calculus Government/Economics Work Internship Work Internship Elective Elective Elective

  16. To graduate with less than Core 40, a formal opt-out process must be completed.

  17. Opt-Out Process • 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 greatereducational 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.

  18. New Statewide Assessment System • 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.

  19. College Admission Standards

  20. College Admission Requirements • 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

  21. College Admission Requirements (cont.) • Purdue 8 semesters of English 8 semesters of Math 6 semesters of Science 6 semesters of Social Studies 4 semesters of Foreign Language

  22. College Admission Requirements (cont.) • University of Southern Indiana 4 years of English 3-4 years of Math 3-4 years of Lab Science 3 years of Social Studies

  23. College Admission Requirements (cont.) • 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

  24. Cost of Attendance in Indiana for 2010-2011 academic year • IU $16,298-$18,901 Tuition, Room & Board only • Purdue $18,190 Tuition, Room & Board only • Ball State $15,748 Tuition, Room & Board only • USI $12,500 Tuition, Room & Board, fees • VU $4,326 Tuition only (30 hours) • Ivy Tech $3,136 Tuition only (30 hours) • UE $37,186 Tuition, Room & Board, fees

  25. Points to Ponder…. • 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

  26. Points to Ponder (cont.)…. • 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

  27. Points to Ponder (cont.)… • Nursing wants more men; Engineering wants more women. (Purdue) • Colleges admit off performance NOT potential.

  28. Value of Education • 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.

  29. Cost of Education • 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.

  30. Applying for Admission (cont.) • 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.

  31. College Admissions Tests ACT or SAT

  32. ACT or SAT • Every 4-year institution will require ACT or SAT 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.

  33. ACT or SAT (cont.) • 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

  34. SAT • 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

  35. ACT • 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

  36. How do I pay for college?

  37. Types of Financial Aid • Grants • Scholarships • Work-study program • Loans

  38. Grants • 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

  39. Grants (cont.) • 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

  40. Scholarships • 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

  41. Work-Study Programs • Students work as part of their financial aid • Usually on-campus jobs

  42. Loans • Borrowed money, will be paid back…WITH INTEREST!! • Many types of loans • Some are federally regulated, some offered by private companies

  43. Recommendation Letter Tips • 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.

  44. Recommendation Letter Tips (cont.) • Provide resume outlining: • Extra-curricular activities, honors, awards, leadership 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

  45. Points to ponder • 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.

  46. 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.

  47. Parent’s Role: • 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

  48. Opportunities for Next Year: • English 10, English 11, English 11 Honors, English 12, or English 12 Honors • Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus • Physics • Government/Economics • Psychology/Sociology • Spanish

  49. Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.) • AP Classes - AP Physics - AP Chemistry -AP Biology -AP Calculus

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