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Do You Have a Clue? Current Planning and Your Future

Do You Have a Clue? Current Planning and Your Future. Class of 2015. Types of Diplomas at TRI. Which Diploma is Right for You???. Core 40 Diploma Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors Core 40 Diploma with Technical Honors. Confused?? Let’s Break It Down…. Core 40 Diploma

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Do You Have a Clue? Current Planning and Your Future

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  1. Do You Have a Clue?Current Planning and Your Future Class of 2015

  2. Types of Diplomas at TRI Which Diploma is Right for You??? Core 40 Diploma Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors Core 40 Diploma with Technical Honors

  3. Confused?? Let’s Break It Down… Core 40 Diploma 40 Total Credits Required REQUIRED by Indiana state colleges and universities for regular admission Considered College Prep Curriculum

  4. Core 40 English/Language Arts 8 Credits *Including literature, composition, and speech Mathematics 6 Credits *2 Credits: Algebra I *2 Credits: Geometry *2 Credits Algebra II Science 6 Credits *2 Credits: Biology I *2 Credits: Chemistry I or Physics I or ICP *2 Credits: Any Core 40 science course* *Some colleges/universities only recognize chemistry, not ICP

  5. Core 40 Social Studies 6 Credits *2 Credits: U.S. History *1 Credit U.S. Government *1 Credit: Economics *2 Credits: World History/Civilization Directed Electives 5 Credits (from any of the categories below, or a combination) *World Languages *Fine Arts *Career/Technical Physical Education 2 Credits

  6. Core 40 Health 1 Credit Electives 6 Credits

  7. Core 40 with Academic Honors 47 Semester Credits Complete all requirements for Core 40 Recognized as “Honors Track” by colleges and universities MUST earn a “C” or better in each course MUST have a GPA of 3.0 (B) or above

  8. Core 40 with Academic Honors English/Language Arts 8 Credits *Including literature, composition, and speech Mathematics 8 Credits *2 Credits: Algebra I *2 Credits: Geometry *2 Credits: Algebra II *2 Credits in additional math classes (i.e. pre-calculus) Science 6 Credits *2 Credits: Biology *2 Credits: Chemistry, Physics, or ICP *2 Credits: any Core 40 science course *2 Credits of Chemistry and 2 Credits of Physical recommended Electives 6 Credits

  9. Core 40 with Academic Honors Social Studies 6 Credits *2 Credits: U.S. History *1 Credit: U.S. Government *1 Credit Economics *2 Credits: World History/Civilization Health 1 Credit P.E. 2 Credits World Language 6-8 Credits Must include: 6 credits in one language OR 4 credits in one language and 4 credits in another Fine Arts 2 Credits *Examples of classes: band, choir, and are classes

  10. Core 40 with Academic Honors Complete ONE of the following: Complete AP courses (4 credits) and corresponding AP exams Dual Credit Class (6 credits) Earn a combined score of 1200 or higher on the SAT critical reading and mathematics Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT

  11. Core 40 with Technical Honors 47 Semester Credits Must complete requirements for Core 40 Must earn a “C” or better in courses Must have a GPA of 3.0 or better NOT all vocational programs qualify – check with guidance first!

  12. Core 40 with Technical Honors English/Language Arts 8 Credits *Including literature, composition, and speech Mathematics 6 Credits *2 Credits: Algebra I *2 Credits: Geometry *2 Credits Algebra II Science 6 Credits *2 Credits: Biology I *2 Credits: Chemistry I or Physics I or ICP *2 Credits: Any Core 40 science course* Electives 6 Credits

  13. Core 40 with Technical Honors Social Studies 6 Credits *2 Credits: U.S. History *1 Credit U.S. Government *1 Credit: Economics *2 Credits: World History/Civilization Directed Electives 5 Credits (from any of the categories below, or a combination) *World Languages *Fine Arts *Career/Technical Physical Education 2 Credits Health 1 Credit

  14. Core 40 with Technical Honors Complete a career-technical program 8+ Credits • Complete TWO of the following, one must be A or B: • Score at or above the following levels on WorkKeys: • Reading for Information – Level 6 • Applied Mathematics – Level 6 • Locating Information – Level 5 • Complete dual high school/college credit courses in a technical area (6 college credits) • Complete a Professional Career Internship course or Cooperative Education course (2 credits) • Complete an industry-based work experience as part of a two-year technical education program (minimum 140 hours) • Earn a state-approved, industry recognized certification

  15. Core 40: The minimum graduation requirement courses • Core 40 with Academic Honors: Complete all Core 40 requirements PLUS: • 2 additional math credits • 6-8 world language credits • 2 fine arts credits • Earn a grade of a “C-” or better in courses • Have a GPA of 3.0 or better • Complete one of the following: • Complete AP courses (4 credits) and corresponding AP exams • Earn a combined score of 1200 or higher on the SAT critical reading and mathematics • Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT • Core 40 with Technical Honors: • Complete all Core 40 requirements PLUS: • Complete a career technical program (8+ credits) • Complete TWO of the following: • Score at or above the following levels on WorkKeys: Reading for Information – Level 6; Applied Mathematics – Level 6; Location Information – Level 5 • Complete dual high school/college credit courses in technical area • Complete a Professional Career Internship course or Cooperative Education course (2 credits) • Complete an industry-based work experience (140 hours) • Earn a state-approved, industry recognized certification • Earn a grade of “C-” or better in courses • Have a GPA of 3.0 or better

  16. Still Confused Which Diploma is Right for You? • Things to consider: • What is your plan for after high school? • What career would you like the pursue? • What training is required for that career? • What are the requirements for the colleges or universities you are considering? • What will best prepare you to complete your future goals for after high school? • What are your interests? • Still unsure? That’s okay! Schedule a visit to the guidance office for more answers and explanations! We’re happy to help with any big or small questions you may have.

  17. So What’s Next??? Once you have an idea of which diploma you would like to receive, how do you get there? First, you create a plan of classes you will take for the rest of your high school career to help guide you in completing the requirements to meet your diploma goal. This is called the “freshmen planner.”

  18. Four Year Plans Keep in mind, the courses you take now matter when it comes to careers and especially college! Graduation Requirements Diploma types Class requirements Recommended Electives Unrestricted Electives

  19. A Glance at College Requirements • IU Bloomington: • 8 English Semesters • 7 Math Semesters (including a college prep math course) • 6 Social Studies Semesters • 6 Science Semesters (at least 4 in either biology, physics, or chemistry) • 4 Semesters of Foreign Language • 3+ Semesters in College Prep Classes • Also considers factors that emphasize academic performance and preparation, the strength and quality of the high school curriculum, recent grade trends, class rank, and results of the SAT or ACT

  20. A Glance at College Requirements • Ball State University • 4 years of English • 3 years of Math • 3 years of Science (2 with lab) • 3 years of Social Studies • Foreign Language is STRONGLY suggested, but not required • Also considers strength of high school curriculum (including senior year), GPA, curricular patterns/grade trends, SAT/ACT scores, and participation in extracurricular activities

  21. A Glance at College Requirements • Purdue University • Math- 8 Semesters • Lab Sciences: biology, chemistry, physics, earth/space science, physiology/anatomy, etc • English - grammar, composition, literature, speech, and vocabulary, but not journalism, newspaper, yearbook, or theatre arts • Strongly encourages Academic Honors Diploma • Also considers strength of high school curriculum (including senior year), GPA, curricular patterns/grade trends, SAT/ACT scores, and participation in extracurricular activities

  22. A Glance at College Requirements • Taylor University • English: 4 years • Math: 3-4 years • Lab Sciences: 3-4 years • Social Studies: 2 years • Foreign Language: 2 years strongly encouraged • Music, Art, Keyboarding, Basic Computing: strongly encouraged • Also considers strength of high school curriculum (including senior year), GPA, curricular patterns/grade trends, SAT/ACT scores, and participation in extracurricular activities

  23. Important Information to Remember Some classes have prerequisite classes or grade requirements Some classes are year-long Some colleges may require at least two years of a world language and extra math credits for admission, regardless of diploma type Know the diploma you are working towards and keep track of your progress Come to the Guidance Office with any questions or concerns

  24. Whew, that was a lot of information!!! • Are you… • Lost? • Overwhelmed? • Unsure? • Anxious? • Would you like one-on-one help with • scheduling questions, graduation • requirements, or just need to talk to someone? • If YES, visit the guidance office!

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