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Welcome to 8 th Grade Parent Night Class of 2018

Welcome to 8 th Grade Parent Night Class of 2018. Jr. High – High School Transitions. Advancement by credit, not by class Earn credits each semester (1 credit per semester per course) Begin forming ‘High School Transcript’

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Welcome to 8 th Grade Parent Night Class of 2018

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  1. Welcome to 8th Grade Parent Night Class of 2018

  2. Jr. High – High School Transitions • Advancement by credit, not by class • Earn credits each semester (1 credit per semester per course) • Begin forming ‘High School Transcript’ • Forming cumulative grade point average (GPA) A=4 points B=3 points C=2 points… • Attendance Record • Discipline Record

  3. The Importance of Academic Rigor • A rigorous high school academic curriculum is the single-most significant factor determining a student’s success in college • Rigorous academic preparation is now wanted by employers, colleges, apprenticeship programs, and the military • Careers for students without rigorous preparation are becoming fewer • Students taking remediation in college are at a greater risk of dropping out

  4. Rigorous Preparation = Core 40 & Beyond Core 40

  5. RigorousPreparation Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors PostsecondarySuccess CollegeTechnical School2-year SchoolApprenticeshipMilitaryWorkforce Core 40

  6. Core 40 Diploma

  7. Core 40 Diploma

  8. Core 40 Diploma

  9. 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. Examples might include some Business and Marketing, Engineering, Science, Trade & Industrial, etc. courses http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/ccr/quantitative-reasoning-courses

  10. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma • More rigorous academic preparation • Best preparation for college • Required at some Universities in Indiana • Provides additional financial aid for families who qualify

  11. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma • 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…

  12. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma • Complete one of the following: • A. 4 credits in AP courses and take corresponding AP exams, • B. 6 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

  13. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma • Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits • All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.

  14. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma • Prepares students for two or four year college, • technical school, or apprenticeship; • VU Scholarship Opportunity • Student can earn both the Core 40 with Academic • Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors • Diploma.

  15. 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: • 1. Pathway designated industry-based certification or • credential, or • 2. Pathway dual credits resulting in 6 transcripted college • credits • AND...

  16. 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.

  17. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma • Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits • All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.

  18. ISTEP+ Graduation Examination • 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. • Waiver options are available.

  19. NCAA Eligibility • If you plan to participate in athletics at a Division I or II school, you must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse (typically spring of junior year). • Must meet NCAA freshman-eligibility requirements to be deemed eligible to compete in NCAA Division I or II athletics. *In addition to Core 40 or AHD requirements for IDOE; GPA & Test Score requirements as well.

  20. 21st Century Scholars • Must enroll by end of 8th Grade; full tuition scholarship in Indiana • Must have 2.5 GPA and Core 40 diploma to receive 21st Century Scholarship • Must complete Scholar Success Program beginning in Grade 9 • Financial means testing at end of high school

  21. 21st Century Scholars (cont.) • Not a guaranteed full tuition scholarship • If you are a 21st Century Scholar, some private schools will cover remaining tuition not covered by award. • IU & Purdue provide financial assistance for housing, if you are a 21st Century Scholar & meet eligibility requirements.

  22. Dual Credit • Courses in which students can earn both high school and college credits simultaneously • Dual Credit Providers are Oakland City University and Ivy Tech (PLTW Courses & some Twin Rivers courses). • Dual Credit Courses offered include: English 11 & 12 Honors, Pre-Calculus, Psy/Soc, PLTW, and Twin Rivers Programs • Dual Credit Courses used to meet AHD requirements must be from priority course list

  23. Opportunities for Next Year

  24. Example Freshman Course Request • English 9 • Algebra I, Geometry Honors *some students will also take Algebra Enrichment • Biology • Health/Careers • P.E. (?) • Elective • Elective

  25. Electives for Freshman Year • Spanish • Algebra Enrichment* • Intro to Engineering Design • Intro to Construction • Art • Band • Chorus *must meet certain criteria

  26. Opportunities for Junior & Senior Years • Twin Rivers Program -Building Trades -Auto Service Tech -Health Careers -Cosmetology

  27. Opportunities for Junior & Senior Years (cont.): • Cadet Teaching -Elementary Arts/Music/PE/Special Ed -Jr. High -High School

  28. Opportunities for Senior Year • VU Program – Seniors Only Architectural Drafting Collision Repair Computer Networking Computer Programming Diesel Mechanics Electronics Fire Science Hospitality/Culinary Arts Industrial Drafting (CAD) Information Technology Law Enforcement Surveying Web Development Welding Computer Integrated Manufacturing (C.I.M.) Precision Machining (Machine Trades, Tool & Die, Manufacturing) WE PAY VU TUITION!!

  29. Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.) • Work Internship -Gasthof Restaurant and Bakery - Kelso Insurance -Grandview Pediatrics - Heartland OB/GYN - Dr. Thorne - Memorial Hospital, Jasper - Daviess Community Hospital - Norris Law Office (ER, Physical Therapy, Ultrasound) - Crane/West Gate -Conservation Officer - 1st National Bank - Washington Times-Herald - Little Bear Daycare - Montgomery Medical Clinic - Williams Bros. Pharmacy - Midwestern Engineers - Eastside Veterinary - Dr. Deem - Graber Post

  30. Importance of Higher Education

  31. ‘We have a sense of urgency to dramatically raise the education level of Hoosiers across our state.’-Teresa Lubbers, Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education

  32. Importance of Higher Education • Indiana currently ranks 40th nationally in both education attainment and personal per capita income • Only 1/3 of Hoosier adults have more than a high school diploma.

  33. Importance of Higher Education • 99% of the fastest-growing careers require post-secondary training or education U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics • Indiana will need 877,737 additional college degrees by 2025 to meet workforce needs. Lumina Foundation • Over the course of a lifetime, college graduates will earn about $1 million more than high school graduates. U.S. Census

  34. The Importance of Higher Education • About 14 million new job openings by 2018 will go to those with a two-year associate’s degree or occupational certificate. Ctr. On Education & Workforce at Georgetown University • “A two-year degree or less can actually place a student in a better position for employment and potential earnings. In 38 of Indiana’s 92 counties, those with a recent associate degree earn more than those with a recent bachelor’s degree.” Dr. Mary Ostrye, senior vice president and provost, Ivy Tech Community College

  35. College Admission Standards

  36. Evaluation Criteria:(may vary among universities) • Grades: HS GPA, Core GPA, Class rank or percentile • Strength of curriculum (course selection) • Courses & grades related to major • Trends in achievement • SAT/ACT Test scores • Guidance counselor/Principal comments • Leadership experience (clubs, teams, work) • Essay

  37. 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 www.iub.edu

  38. 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 www.purdue.edu

  39. 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 www.usi.edu

  40. Trends in College Admission & Completion • Some universities have increased % of international admits and decreased % of domestic admits • In Indiana 33% of students pursuing a 4-year degree graduate in 8 years. (14% graduate ‘on time’) • In Indiana 5% of students pursuing a 2-year degree graduate in 4 years. (1% graduate ‘on time’)

  41. Trends in College Admission & Completion (cont.) • Taxpayers lose millions at 4-year universities alone • Students needing remedial course work in college are less likely to ever graduate. • ‘Time to degree’ – we are taking too long to earn a degree & taking too many credits

  42. Cost of Attendance in Indiana

  43. Cost of Attendance in Indiana for 2013-2014 academic year • IU $20,870 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board • Purdue $23,242 Tuition/Fees, Room/Board, Supplies • Ball State $17,230 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board • ISU $16,800 Tuition/Fees & Room/Board • USI $16,000 Estimated cost for 2013-2014 • VU $14,850 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board • Ivy Tech $3,560 Tuition only (30 hours) • UE $41, 056 Typical annual cost for 2013-2014

  44. Cost of Attendance in Indiana (cont.) • Cost of college tuition in Indiana has increased over 100% in past 10 years. • Average student loan debt in Indiana is $29,000 • In the U.S. we owe close to $1 trillion in student loan debt – more than all credit card debt!

  45. Student loan debt in Indiana College loan debt is a growing crisis with direct consequences to Indiana's economic health. Graduates burdened with suffocating loan payments have less disposable income, and high school students ill-informed in the college planning process often unknowingly marry their future to debt. -Joseph Wood, President, ISM College Planning ‘Stemming the Tide of Student Loan Debt’, www.insideindianabusiness.com

  46. Putting it all together

  47. What does this mean for students and families? • Pursue highest level of academic preparation • Read & Write outside of class • Research college & careers early • Take campus visits early • Talk about college & careers at home • Community Involvement • Consider all options

  48. High Test Scores = Scholarship $ Indiana University Excellence Scholarship Award: $9,000 per year School: Indiana University Major: Any Criteria: Students with SAT score of 1350 (CR & MATH) or above or ACT composite of 31 or above and a minimum GPA of 3.8, will receive an IU Excellence Scholarship at the time of admission. Deadline: Must have complete application file to IU by November 1st. Indiana University Prestige Scholarships Award: $3,000 per year School: Indiana University Major: Any Criteria: Students with SAT score of 1250 (CR & MATH) or above or ACT composite of 28 or above and a minimum GPA of 3.7 will receive an IU Prestige Scholarship at the time of admission. Deadline: Must have complete application file to IU by November 1st.

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