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Juniors Class of 2014. 1-17-2013. 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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JuniorsClass of 2014 1-17-2013
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 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements • Complete all requirements for Core 40 • Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits • Earn 6-8 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…
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
Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements • Students must complete a total of 47 credits
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...
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 atechnical area; • Complete either the Professional Career Internship course, a Coop Course, or a specified work-based learning experience; • Earn a state approved industry certification.
Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements • Students must complete a total of 47 credits
Opportunities for Senior Year: Core Classes: • English 12 or English 12 Honors • Geometry, Pre-Calculus Honors, AP Calculus Honors • Physics, Chemistry II, or Biology II • Government/Economics
Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.) Elective Classes: • Psychology/Sociology • Spanish • PLTW (Intro to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering) • Intro to Construction • Art, Photography (1 yr. art required), Band, Chorus • Accounting, Yearbook
Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.) • Twin Rivers Program -Building Trades -Auto Service Tech -Health Careers -Cosmetology
Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.) • 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 Truck Driving Web Development Welding Computer Integrated Manufacturing (C.I.M.) Precision Manufacturing (Machine Trades, Tool & Die, Manufacturing)
Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.) • Work Internship -Gasthof Restaurant and Bakery - Angela Smith, DDS -Custom Agri-Builders - Heartland OB/GYN - J. Kemp, Inc. - Memorial Hospital, Jasper - Daviess Community Hospital - Norris Law Office (ER, Physical Therapy, Ultrasound) - Crane -Hayes & Dant Law Office - 1st National Bank - Washington Times-Herald - Little Bear Daycare - Montgomery Medical Clinic - Midwestern Engineers -Williams Bros. Pharmacy • Cadet Teaching -Elementary Arts/Music/PE/Special Ed -Jr. High -High School
Points to Ponder…. • Admission Decision is made based upon freshman, sophomore, and junior years of high school. • 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
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 will no longer accept students on a conditional basis • VU requires one year of high school chemistry for all Health Occupations majors
Points to Ponder (cont.)… • Nursing wants more men; Engineering wants more women. (Purdue) • Colleges admit off performance NOT potential.
Additional Requirements • 21st Century Scholars • NCAA Div. I or II athlete *Must register with NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org