Thursday, March 10, 20116:30pm

High School Parent Night

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Indiana Graduation

Requirements

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Three diploma tracts from which to choose:

Core 40Core 40 with Academic HonorsCore 40 with Technical HonorsGeneral Diploma

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Core 40 DiplomaCredits Years Courses

English 8 credits 4 years

English 9English 10English 11 or HonorsEnglish 12 or Honors

Math 6 credits 3 years Algebra I Algebra II Geometry

Science 6 credits 3 years

Biology I Integrated Chemistry/Physics Chemistry I or Bio. II

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Core 40 DiplomaCredits Years Courses

SocialStudies 6 credits 3 years

World History US History Government and Economics

PE 2 credits 1 year

HealthCareers

1 credit1 credit

1 sem1 sem

Health and WellnessCareers

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Core 40 DiplomaCredits Years Courses

Comp. Apps.Pers. Finance

1 credit

1 credit

1 sem

1 sem

Electives 8 credits Any elective course

TOTAL 40 credits

Sample Core 40 Four-year planFreshman

1. English 92. Algebra 13. Biology 4. World History5. P.E.6. Computer App/Per. Finance7. Elective

Sophomore1. English 102. Algebra II3. Integrated Chemistry/Physics4. Health/Careers5. Elective6. Elective7. Elective

Junior1. English 112. Geometry3. Chemistry I or Biology II4. U.S. History5. Elective6. Elective7. Elective

Senior1. English 122. Government/Economics3. Elective4. Elective5. Elective6. Elective7. Elective

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• 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…

Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements

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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

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Students must complete a total of 47 credits

Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements

Sample Academic Honors Four-year planFreshman

1. English 92. Algebra 13. Biology 4. World History5. P.E.6. Computer App/Per. Finance7. Spanish 1

Sophomore1. English 102. Algebra II Honors3. Chemistry 1 Honors4. Health/Careers5. Spanish II Honors6. Art/Band/Chorus7. Elective

Junior1. English 11 Honors2. Geometry Honors3. Chem II or Physics or Bio II

Honors4. U.S. History5. Spanish III Honors6. Elective7. Elective

Senior1. English 12 Honors2. Pre-Calculus Honors3. Government/Economics4. Elective5. Elective6. Elective7. Elective

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• 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

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• Complete TWO of the following – one of which must be A or B:A. Take three specific WorkKey

assessments and score at a designated level;

B. Earn six dual high school/college credits in a technical area;

C. Complete either the Professional Career Internship course, a Coop Course, or a

specified work-based learning experience;

D. Earn a state approved industry certification.

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements

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Students must complete a total of 47 credits

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements

Sample Technical Honors Four-year planFreshman

1. English 92. Algebra 13. Biology4. World History5. P.E.6. Computer App/Per. Finance7. Construction Process

Sophomore1. English 102. Algebra II3. Integrated Chemistry/Physics4. Health/Careers5. CAD 1/Drafting6. Computer Apps. II7. Spanish I

Junior1. English 112. Geometry3. Chemistry I or Biology II4. U.S. History5. Adv. Computer Apps6. Spanish II7. Elective

Senior1. English 122. Pre-Calculus3. Government/Economics4. Work Internship5. Work Internship6. Elective 7. Elective8. Elective

To graduate with less than Core 40, a formal opt-out process must be completed.

Opt-Out Process The student, student’s parent/guardian, and Mrs. Sward must

meet to discuss the student’s progress.

The student’s career and course plan is reviewed

The student’s parent/guardian determines whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits by completing the general curriculum or the Core 40 curriculum.

Parent/guardian understands without a Core 40 Diploma students may not be prepared to pass the GQE, may not be admitted to most four-year colleges, may be less competitive in the workforce, and will not be eligible to receive the maximum amount of financial aid for college from the state of Indiana.

New Statewide Assessment System

Beginning with the Class of 2012, students must meet the standards tested on the End-of-Course Assessments (ECAs) in Algebra 1 and English 10 to satisfy the graduation test requirement. Students will take the corresponding ECA when they complete the course.

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College Admission Standards

IU 8 semesters of English7 semesters of Math6 semesters of Social Sciences6 semesters of Sciences4 semesters of World Languages3 or more credits of additional college-prep coursework

College Admission Requirements

Purdue8 semesters of English8 semesters of Math6 semesters of Science6 semesters of Social Studies4 semesters of Foreign Language

College Admission Requirements (cont.)

University of Southern Indiana4 years of English3-4 years of Math3-4 years of Lab Science3 years of Social Studies

College Admission Requirements (cont.)

Admission Offices also consider:Academic performance in high school (Grades)Strength or rigor of curriculum (course selection)Grade trendsClass rankSAT/ACT test scoresLeadership experience (clubs, teams, work)Guidance Counselor comments

College Admission Requirements (cont.)

Cost of Attendance in Indiana for 2010-2011 academic year

IU $16,298-$18,901 Tuition, Room & Board onlyPurdue $18,190 Tuition, Room & Board onlyBall State $15,748 Tuition, Room & Board onlyUSI $12,500 Tuition, Room & Board, feesVU $4,326 Tuition only (30 hours)Ivy Tech $3,136 Tuition only (30 hours)UE $37,186 Tuition, Room & Board, fees

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Admission Decision is made based upon freshman, sophomore, and junior years of high school.

AP/Honors courses=Stronger Test ScoresOften times, test score is what gets you

considered for scholarshipsSenior 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….

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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 may ‘CAP’ freshman class until they can build more housing

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.)….

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Nursing wants more men; Engineering wants more women. (Purdue)

Colleges admit off performance NOT potential.

Points to Ponder (cont.)…

Value of EducationIndividuals with a Bachelor’s Degree earn an

average of $18,540 more per year than individuals with only a high school diploma.

Over the course of a lifetime, college graduates will earn about $1 million more than high school graduates.

Cost of EducationTraditionally, paying for public higher education has been

a shared cost between the state and student/family.

Now, the burden is shifting to the student:1970’s students/families paid 1/3 cost of college1995~ 40%2005~ 50%

The average debt load for students graduating from a 4-year college is now $17,250.27.

Applying for Admission (cont.)If you plan to participate in athletics at a

Division I or II school, you must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse

Must meet NCAA freshman-eligibility requirements to be deemed eligible to compete in NCAA Division I or II athletics.

College Admissions TestsACT or SAT

ACT or SATEvery 4-year institution will require ACT or SAT

scores Will want to check with other colleges or trade

schools to see if they require test scoresIf you haven’t taken the ACT or SAT and plan on

attending a 4-year institution, you need to be taking one of these exams ASAP

Must registerTest dates and registration deadlines are posted in

the guidance office, bulletin board outside the guidance office, and senior newsletters.

ACT or SAT (cont.)May register online (preferred) or paper/pencil ACT registration materials available in the guidance officeIf you are a 21st Century Scholar or Project Aspire

student, ask about fee waiversStudents with disabilities may be eligible to receive

accommodationsIf you plan on taking the ACT, check to see if your college

requires the optional Writing portion

SATCritical ReadingMathWritingAverage score is about 500 on each section of the

testEach section is scored on the 200-800 scale, where

200 is lowest and 800 is highest

ACTEnglishMathReadingScienceWriting (Optional, but required by many colleges)Average Composite Score (21.0) *The composite score is an average of the four test scores (Eng, Math, Reading, &

Science)

Each test is scored on the 1-36 scale, where 1 is lowest and 36 is highest

How do I pay for college?

Types of Financial AidGrantsScholarshipsWork-study programLoans

GrantsFinancial aid that you do not have to repay. Government and other organizations award

grants usually based on financial needAcademic Competitiveness Grant:

Up to $750 for the first year of undergraduate study/ $1300 for second year

Must be full-time student and eligible for pell grantMust have successfully completed Core 40 or AHD

Grants (cont.)National SMART Grant:

Will provide up to $4,000 for each of the 3rd & 4th years of undergraduate study

Must be full-time student & eligible for a Pell GrantMust be majoring in physical, life or computer

sciences, mathematics, technology or engineering; or in a foreign language determined critical to national security

ScholarshipsFinancial aid that you do not have to repay - We

LIKE these!!May be given for academic excellence (merit-based),

financial need, distinction in a certain activity (sports or 4-H), or affiliation with a religious, civic, or school organization.

May be one-time award or renewable each yearMany are only awarded to incoming freshman

Work-Study ProgramsStudents work as part of their financial aid Usually on-campus jobs

LoansBorrowed money, will be paid back…WITH

INTEREST!!Many types of loansSome are federally regulated, some offered by

private companies

Recommendation Letter TipsChoose wiselyBe considerate of other’s time

(ask 1-2 weeks prior to deadline)Make certain your references know you well.Even if someone has known you for years, they may be

unaware of community involvement, awards, etc. You are trying to set yourself apart from other

applicants…inform those who are writing your letters of recommendation.

Recommendation Letter Tips (cont.)Provide resume outlining:

Extra-curricular activities, honors, awards, leadership positions held, employment, volunteer activities, community involvement

Type resume and save to distribute throughout the yearContinue to update as year progresses Include a stamped, addressed envelope if the

recommendation is to be mailed separatelyWrite a personal note of thanks

Points to ponderIf you are a 21st Century Scholar or Project

Aspire participant, you can receive fee waivers for college application fees and SAT/ACT registration fees.

OCU, UE, Marian, Franklin cover remaining tuition not covered by 21st Century Scholars Award = full tuition!

IU & Purdue provide financial assistance for housing, if you are a 21st Century Scholar & meet eligibility requirements.

Parent’s Role: Be involved Know your students grades, attendance

record, and discipline record Check Harmony for parents regularly Know dates progress reports and report cards

are issued Stay in touch with your child’s teachers.

Parent’s Role: Review and help your child choose classes

Set a consistent time and space for studying

Explore colleges/careers during summer months

Talk with your son or daughter about your career

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English 10, English 11, English 11 Honors, English 12, or English 12 Honors

Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, AP CalculusPhysicsGovernment/EconomicsPsychology/SociologySpanish

Opportunities for Next Year:

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AP Classes- AP Physics- AP Chemistry-AP Biology-AP Calculus

Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.)

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Twin Rivers Program-Building Trades-Auto Service Tech-Health Careers-Cosmetology

This year 32 students will receive 300+ college credit hours through a Twin Rivers or VU Program.

Twin Rivers wrote a $45,800 check to VU in tuition.

Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.)

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VU ProgramArchitectural Drafting Aviation FlightCollision Repair Computer Integrated ManufacturingComputer Networking Computer ProgrammingDiesel Mechanics ElectronicsFire Science Hospitality/Culinary ArtsIndustrial Drafting (CAD) Information TechnologyLaw Enforcement SurveyingTruck Driving Web DevelopmentWeldingPrecision Manufacturing (Machine Trades, Tool & Die,

Manufacturing)

Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.)

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Work Internship

-Hospital-Crane-Newspaper

Cadet Teaching-Elementary Arts/Music/PE/Special

Ed-Jr. High-High School

Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.)

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Questions?