Class of 2018Graduation Requirements

andScheduling Process

Greenfield-Central H.S.Website: http://www.gcsc.k12.in.us/~gchs/

Administrators and Counselors

Student Last names A-E Mr. BealMr. Horsman

Student Last names F-L Mrs. ColemanMrs. Foster

Student Last names M-Sq Mr. JackMrs. Knecht

Student Last names St-ZMr. BryantMrs. Kile

Rigorous Preparation = Core 40 & Beyond

Equipping for the Future

The Building Blocks at Greenfield-Central

Tier 1ESTABLISH

Tier 2ENGAGE

Tier 3EXPLORE

Tier 4EQUIP

Finding Success in Education

• lived in a world with monthly texting limits or,• had to look up and print out directions or, • had to watch commercials on TV, or• known “Star Wars” as a trilogy, and• used what they click on to save a document.

And, their high school diploma requirements are not your high school diploma requirements…

Core 40 with

Academic Honors

Core 40

Core 40 with

Technical Honors

PostsecondarySuccess

CollegeTechnical

School2-year School

ApprenticeshipMilitary

Workforce

Rigorous Preparation

Core 40 DiplomaCredits Years Courses

English 8 credits 4 years• Balance of literature, composition & speech.

Math6 credits (in grades

9-12)3 years

• Algebra I• Geometry• Algebra II

**Students must take a math course or Quantitative Reasoning course each year in high school.

Science 6 credits 3 years

• Biology I• Chemistry I OR Physics I OR Integrated Chemistry/ Physics•Any Core 40 Science

Core 40 DiplomaCredits Courses

SocialStudies

6 credits

• US History

• US Government• Economics• World History & Civilization OR Geo. & History of World

PE 2 credits

Health & Wellness

1 credit • Health and Wellness

Core 40 DiplomaCredits Courses

DirectedElectives

5 credits

• World Languages• Fine Arts• Career-Technical Education

GeneralElectives

6 credits• College & Career Pathway courses recommended.

LocalReqts

No additional requirements at G-CHS

TOTALMinimum of 40 credits

All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.

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. The final approved course list DOE has not yet been released by the DOE.

Examples might include some Business and Marketing, Engineering (PLTW), Science, Trade & Industrial, etc. courses

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 (6 credits in

• one language or 4 credits each in two languages)

• 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

Complete one of the following:A. 4 credits in AP courses and take corresponding AP exams,

B. 6 verifiable transcripted 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

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma

• Combines rigor and relevance;

• Prepares students for two year or four college, technical school, or apprenticeship;

• Students gain marketable skills and, in many cases, college credit;

• Student can earn both the Core 40 with Academic Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma.

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...

• 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.

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma

Credits Earned in Junior High• 8th grade students currently enrolled in Algebra I, Geometry,

and/or Biology I may elect to receive high school credit.

• Electing to receive credit also means the grades will transfer to the high school transcript and will be used in the calculation of a student’s grade point average and class rank.

• Students in the Class of 2018 will have until May 1, 2015 to make a decision NOT to accept the credit. The default decision will be to transfer it.

• Please discuss the impact of electing to take the credit(s)with your high school counselor if you have any questions.

Additional Graduation Requirements

Equipping for High Stakes Exams

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.

• Students are required to take the Biology I ECA, but a passing score is not required to graduate.

College & Career Readiness and PSAT Testing

Students are required to take the PSAT in October of their sophomore year. Some choose to take it their junior year. The State of Indiana is using this assessment to determine college and career readiness. Counselors will work with students who demonstrate a need for support to be ready for their next steps after school; college or career.

Scheduling Process and Timeline

Equipping for the Next Step

Bring your packet with you and, don’t forget, all appointments are at your school!

Classroom presentations• February 7 – St. Michael’s• February 7 - GCJHS

Individual scheduling appointments*• February 11-14, February 18-21 – GCJHS • February 27 – St. Michael’s

“On the Road to High School” at G-CHS• Tentative Date – April 15

Freshmen Preview Day at G-CHS• Tentative Date – Tuesday, July 29

*In the event of a 2-hour delay, scheduling appointments will take place as scheduled. If school in cancelled, we will reschedule.

• GCJHS parents and students may schedule an individual appointment by accessing the link through their PowerSchool parent portal.

• St. Michael’s parents and students may sign-up for an individual appointment in the office.

Link to scheduling appointments

Student Name:

Current School: GCJHS_______ St. Michael’s _______ Other __________________________________

SS# _______-_______-_______ Diploma: Core 40 ______ Academic Honors _______ Technical Honors _______

Freshman students are required to enroll in one math, one science, and one English course. Freshmen will select 7 classes to accompany anEnrichment Block. Please see the reverse side of this form for guidelines to help you select required courses and for a complete list of freshman

elective courses. Students should complete PE 1, PE 2, and Health by the end of their sophomore year.

Plans after high school_________________________________________________________________________________

Semester 1 Semester 2

ENGLISH ENH110 Regular English 9 F ENGLISH ENH111 Regular English 9 S

  ENH120 Honors English 9 F       ENH121 Honors English 9 S

MATH   MAH300 Algebra II F MATH   MAH301 Algebra II S

  MAH210 Geometry F     MAH211 Geometry S

  MAH200 Algebra I F                         MAH201 Algebra I S                  

  MAH150 Algebra Enrichment F                   (taken with Algebra by recommendation)

      MAH151 Algebra Enrichment S                   (taken with Algebra by recommendation)

SCIENCE   SCH230 Integrated Chem/Phys F SCIENCE   SCH231 Integrated Chem/Phys S

  SCH100 Biology I F       SCH101 Biology I F

  SCH200 Biology II F       SCH201 Biology II S

  SCH250 Prin Biomed Science F       SCH251 Prin Biomed Science S

ELECTIVE       ELECTIVE      

               

               

             

STUDY   ADH006 Enrichment Block F/ STUDY   ADH007 Enrichment Block S/

Alternate         Alternate      

Drop Add Date    

   

Course to be taken in summer school

   

Freshmen Electives

AGH102 Intro to Agriculture, Food, & Nat Resources MUH402 Dance Performance (Blue Fusion) F

AGH103   MUH403  Dance Performance (Blue Fusion) S

AGH220 Animal Science I   PHH100  Physical Education I **

AGH221 Animal Science II   PHH102  PE II Aquatics (Lifeguard Certification) **

ARH100 Introduction to 2D Art   PHH103  PE II Individual Sports **

ARH101 Advanced 2D Art   PHH104  PE II Recreation **

ARH110 Introduction to 3D Art   PHH105  PE II Team Sports **

ARH111 Advanced 3D Art   PHH108  PE II Physical Management **

ARH350 Art History **   PHH600  Str & Fit Boys F (doesn’t count as req. PE credit)** #

BUH132 Introduction to Business **   PHH601  Str & Fit Boys S (doesn’t count as req. PE credit)** #

BUH141 Digital Citizenship **   PHH700  Str & Fit Girls F (doesn’t count as req. PE credit)** #

BUH151 Information Communications Technology **   PHH701  Str & Fit Girls S (doesn’t count as req. PE credit)** #

ENH130 Journalism (overall GPA of C or better) **   PHH110  Health **

FCH100 Nutrition & Wellness **   PHH300  Current Health Issues **

FCH201 Advanced Nutrition & Wellness **   SOH220  Geography & History of the World F

FCH152 Introduction to Fashion & Textiles I   SOH221  Geography & History of the World S 

FCH153 Introduction to Fashion & Textiles II   SOH220  World History & Civilization F

FCH130 Interpersonal Relations **   SOH221  World History & Civilization S 

FFH100 French I F (should have “C” or better in English)   TEH101  Introduction to Manufacturing F

FFH101 French I S (should have “C” or better in English)   TEH102  Introduction to Manufacturing S 

FGH100 German I F (should have “C” or better in English)   TEH121  Introduction to Transportation F

FGH101 German I S (should have “C” or better in English)   TEH122  Introduction to Transportation S   

FSH100 Spanish I F (should have “C” or better in English)   TEH111  Introduction to Communications F

FSH101 Spanish I S (should have “C” or better in English)   TEH112  Introduction to Communications S

MUH100 Intermediate Concert Band F   TEH131  Introduction to Construction F

MUH101 Intermediate Concert Band S   TEH132  Introduction to Construction S

MUH122 Beginning Chorus 9th Grade Boys F   TEH160  Introduction to Engineering Design F  (PLTW)

MUH123 Beginning Chorus 9th Grade Boys S   TEH161  Introduction to Engineering Design S  (PLTW) 

MUH124 Beginning Chorus 9th Grade Girls F   TEH332  Introduction to Design Processes F

MUH125 Beginning Chorus 9th Grade Girls S   TEH333  Introduction to Design Processes S

MUH230 Dance Choreography (Guard) F   TEH430  Computers in Design & Production (CADD) F

MUH231 Dance Choreography (Guard) S   TEH431  Computers in Design & Production (CADD) S

  **  1 semester class

 

# In order to take Strength & Fitness, a student must have taken Physical Education I.All Strength & Fitness students must have a physical on file by July 31, 2014.

Summer School Options

Equipping Year Round

Classroom Dates (as of today)• June 2- June 27• Physical Education is available for all freshmen

Cougar Academy Courses• Many courses are available on-line through Cougar Academy• Some freshmen choose to take Health and/or World History

or World Geography on-line• June 2- July 30 (must complete or will earn an “F” for the

class)Courses are $30 and you must pay at

the time of registration.

Twenty-first Century Scholars

Equipping for Financial Aid

The Scholarship Program

• Available for students on free or reduced lunch or within an eligible income range

• Provides tuition fees for any state college or university

• Requires grade point average minimums for high school and college

• Requires a signed pledge and exit procedures

• Must be applied for by June 30th of the 8th grade year

• Visit www. scholars.in.gov for more information

Questions?