Southport High School Transition Guide for Class of 2021 and Parents

1. Welcome Class of 2021 and Parents!

2. Agenda for Tonight • Transition to Southport High School *High school terminology *Grading Scale *GPA • Diploma types • Completing course selection sheet *Required Classes *Electives *Course Offerings Website • Plan Ahead • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

3. Transition to Southport HSThe fastest four years of your life High School Terminology • H – Honors • H/GT – Honors/Gifted Talented • AP – Advanced Placement • DC – Dual Credit • a / b

4. High School terminology (con’t) • What is a credit ? One semester of mathematics = One credit One year or two semesters of mathematics = Two credits Semester One__Semester Two__Total for year English_______1____________1_____________2____ Math_________1____________1_____________2____

5. Grading Scale A 93 – 100 A- 90 – 92 B+ 87 – 89 B 83 – 86 B- 80 – 82 C+ 77 – 79 C 73 – 76 C- 70 – 72 D+ 67 – 69 D 63 – 66 D- 60 – 62 F 0 – 59

6. Point Values for GPA A = 4.000 Pts. A- = 3.667 Pts. B+ = 3.333 Pts. B = 3.000 Pts. B- = 2.667 Pts. C+ = 2.333 Pts. C = 2.000 Pts. C- = 1.667 Pts. D+ = 1.333 Pts. D = 1.000 Pts. D- = 0.667 Pts. F = 0.000 Pts.

7. Weighted Point Values • A = 5.000 Pts. • A- = 4.473 Pts. • B+ = 3.972 Pts. • B = 3.500 Pts. • B- = 3.056 Pts. • C+ = 2.638 Pts. • C = 2.250 Pts. • C- = 1.667 Pts. • D+ = 1.333 Pts. • D = 1.000 Pts. • D- = 0.667 Pts. • F = 0.000 Pts.

8. Weighted Courses Honors (H) and Honors Gifted/Talented (H G/T) Courses English 9, 10 – Algebra 1, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre Calculus, – Biology – World Languages Levels III, V, VI Dual Credit (DC) Courses in: English/Composition, English/Literature – Finite– Chemistry- Government, US History All Advanced Placement (AP) Courses English Language, English Literature –Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics – Biology, Chemistry, Environmental, Physics I, Physics II, Physics C - Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Psychology, US Government, US History, World History – World Languages (Level IV) French, German, Spanish

9. Formula for Class Rank Students are ranked from highest to lowest based upon their Grade Point Average. These calculations are based upon semester grades. Cumulative GPA= Total Cumulative points -------------------------------------------------- Total attempted classes

10. Core 40Graduation Requirements In order to graduate from Southport High School, a student must meet the following requirements:

11. English 9 credits * Mathematics 6 credits ** Science 6 credits *** Social Studies 6 credits **** Physical Education 2 credits Health 1 credit Preparing for College/Career1 credit Electives 9 credits Pass ISTEP English and Math State Exams >>>>>>> TOTAL 40 credits <<<<<<< English, nine (9) credits will include English 9 a/b; English 10 a/b; English 11 a/b; English 12 a/b. The one remaining credit will be Speech. ** Math, six (6) credits will include Algebra I a/b; Geometry a/b; Algebra II a/b. Must take Math every year in high school!! *** Science, six (6) credits will include Biology a/b; Chemistry a/b or Physics a/b or Integrated Chemistry-Physics a/b; and two additional science credits. **** Social Studies, six (6) credits will include World History a/b or Geography/History of the World a/b; US History a/b; Government and Economics.

12. Core 40 withAcademic Honors Diploma The Academic Honors Diploma is awarded to qualifying students graduating from Southport High School. To receive an Academic Honors Diploma, a student must earn forty-seven (47) credits and meet the following requirements:

13. English - nine (9) credits of English 9 a/b; 10 a/b; 11a/b; and 12 a/b. The one (1) remaining credit is Speech. Mathematics – eight (8) credits must include Algebra I a/b; Algebra II a/b; Geometry a/b; and two (2) additional higher level classes. (Must take every year) Science - six (6) credits must include two (2) credits in Biology a/b; two (2) credits in Chemistry a/b, or Physics a/b, or Integrated Chemistry-Physics; and two (2) additional science credits. Social Studies - six (6) credits must include two (2) credits from U.S. History a/b; one (1) credit from Government; one (1) credit from Economics; and two (2) credits from World History a/b or Geography/History of the World a/b. World Language - six (6) credits in one language or four (4) credits each in two languages. Fine Arts - two (2) credits in Art or Music. Core 40 withAcademic Honors Diploma Requirements

14. Health – one (1) credit. Beginning Physical Education – two (2) credits. Must complete one (1) of the following: Complete two AP courses (4 credits) and corresponding AP exams. Complete two dual credit courses resulting in six (6) college credits. Complete a combination of one AP course (2 credits) and corresponding AP exams and one dual credit course resulting in three (3) college credits. Score 1750 or higher combined on the SAT critical reading, mathematicsand writing sections with a minimum score of 530 on each. Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT with completion of the writing section. No grade lower than "C-" may count toward the diploma and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher must be earned. Students interested in obtaining an Academic Honors Diploma should express desire to their counselor when preparing each year’s schedule. Core 40 withAcademic Honors Diploma Requirements (con’t)

15. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma • The Technical Honors Diploma is awarded to qualifying students graduating from Southport High School. • To receive a Technical Honors Diploma, a student must earn forty-seven (47) credits and meet the following requirements:

16. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements • English - nine (9) credits of English 9 a/b; 10 a/b; 11 a/b; and 12 a/b. The remaining one (1) credit is Speech. • Mathematics – six (6) credits must include Algebra I a/b; Geometry a/b; and Algebra II a/b. (Must take Math every year) • Science - six (6) credits must include two (2) credits in Biology a/b; two (2) credits in Chemistry I a/b or Physics I a/b or Integrated Chemistry-Physics; and two (2) additional science credits. • Social Studies - six (6) credits must include two (2) credits from U.S. History a/b; one (1) credit from Government; one (1) credit from Economics; and two (2) credits from World History a/b or Geography/History of the World a/b. • Health - one (1) credit. • Beginning Physical Education - two (2) credits. • Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following: • Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential, or • Pathway dual credits from the lists of priority courses resulting in 6 transcripted college credits

17. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements (con’t) • Must complete one of the following: A. Any one of the options (A - F) of the Core 40 with Academic Honors 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. • No grade lower than "C-" may count toward the diploma and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher must be maintained. • Students interested in earning a Technical Honors Diploma should express desire to their counselor when preparing each year’s schedule.

18. Southport High SchoolCourse Selection Sheet Grade 9 • Circle 12 classes • Remember to review and follow 8th grade teachers recommendations *Challenge yourself but be realistic • School Website http://websites.msdpt.k12.in.us/shguidance/scheduling

19. 9th Grade10th Grade Sem 1Sem 2Sem 1Sem 2 English English English English Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Science Science Science Science *Soc. Studies *Soc. Studies *PE II *Health *PE I *Prep College/Career Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective *St. Hall *St. Hall Elective(St. Hall) Elective(St. Hall) 11th Grade12th Grade Sem 1Sem 2Sem 1Sem 2 English English English English Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Science Science Economics Government U.S. History U.S. History Elective Elective Speech Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective(St. Hall) Elective(St. Hall) Elective(St. Hall) Elective(St. Hall) * Required courses that must be taken in 9th or10th grade. Four-Year High School Planning Sheet

20. NCAA Division I Initial - Eligibility Requirements Core Courses: (16)  Initial full-time collegiate enrollment on or after August 1, 2016: o Sixteen (16) core courses are required (see chart below for subject-area requirements). § Ten (10) core courses completed before the seventh semester; seven (7) of the 10 must be in English, math or natural/physical science.  These courses/grades are "locked in" at start of the seventh semester (cannot be repeated for grade-point average [GPA] improvement to meet initial-eligibility requirements for competition). o Students who do not meet core-course progression requirements may still be eligible to receive athletics aid and practice in the initial year of enrollment by meeting academic redshirt requirements (see below). Test Scores: (ACT/SAT)  Students must present a corresponding test score and core-course GPA on the sliding scale (see Page No. 2). o SAT: critical reading and math sections. § Best subscore from each section is used to determine the SAT combined score for initial eligibility. o ACT: English, math, reading and science sections. § Best subscore from each section is used to determine the ACT sum score for initial eligibility.  All ACT and SAT attempts before initial full-time collegiate enrollment may be used for initial eligibility.  Enter 9999 during ACT or SAT registration to ensure the testing agency reports your score directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Test scores on transcripts will not be used.

21. NCAA Division I Initial - Eligibility Requirements Core Grade-Point Average:  Only core courses that appear on the high school's List of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center's website (www.eligibilitycenter.org) will be used to calculate your core-course GPA. Use this list as a guide.  Initial full-time collegiate enrollment before August 1, 2016: o Students must present a corresponding test score (ACT sum score or SAT combined score) and core-course GPA (minimum 2.000) on Sliding Scale A (see Page No. 2). o Core-course GPA is calculated using the best 16 core courses that meet subject-area requirements.  Initial full-time collegiate enrollment on or after August 1, 2016: o Students must present a corresponding test score (ACT sum score or SAT combined score) and core-course GPA (minimum 2.300) on Sliding Scale B (see Page No. 2). o Core-course GPA is calculated using the best 16 core courses that meet both progression (10 before seventh semester; seven in English, math or science; "locked in") and subject-area requirements.

22. FAQ Does English Lab and Algebra Enrichment count for credit? I want to go to college, should I take English 9 or Honors English 9? -or the AHD Should I “double up” in Math? Do I have to take Social Studies my freshman and sophomore year? Should I take a World Language? What is a Fine Arts credit? Do I have to take a Study Hall?

23. Freshman Orientation Thursday, July 20, 2017 SHS Auditorium

24. SHS Cardinals Class of 2021: We are here to help! Mrs. Julie Fierce: Director of Guidance – Special Programs Phone: 789-4861 Email: jfierce@perryschools.org Mrs. Tricia Bender: School Counselor - Student Last Name: A-C Phone: 789-4864 Email:tbender@perryschools.org Mr. LaMont Rascoe: School Counselor - Student Last Name: D-I Phone: 789-4866 Email: lrascoe@perryschools.org Ms. Kaylen Wanek: School Counselor – Student Last Name: J-M Phone: 789-4857 Email: kwanek@perryschools.org Mrs. Erin Shimp: School Counselor - Student Last Name: N-Sl Phone: 789-4863 Email: eshimp@perryschools.org Ms. Briana Underwood: School Counselor - Student Last Name: Sm-Z Phone: 789-4865 Email: bunderwood@perryschools.org

25. We are looking forward to seeing you at Southport High School !!!