Barr-Reeve Jr.-Sr. High School
8th Grade Parent Night
March 17, 2011
6:30pm
Jr. High – High School
Transitions
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Advancement by credit, not by class
Earn credits each semester (1 credit per
semester per course)
Begin forming ‘High School Transcript’
Forming cumulative grade point average
(GPA) A=4 points B=3 points C=2 points…
Attendance Record
Discipline Record
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What do colleges look for when
making admission decisions?
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Academic performance in high school (Grades)
Strength or rigor of curriculum (course selection)
Grade trends
Class rank
SAT/ACT test scores
Leadership experience (clubs, teams, work)
Guidance Counselor/Principal comments
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What do employers look for
when hiring?
Successfully meeting graduation
requirements
 Grades
 Attendance record
 Discipline issues
 Attitude, willingness to work, ability to
get along with others
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Indiana
Graduation
Requirements
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Three diploma tracts from
which to choose:
Core 40
 Core 40 with Academic Honors
 Core 40 with Technical Honors
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Core 40 Diploma
Credits
Years
Courses
English 9
English 10
English 11 or Honors
English 12 or Honors
 Algebra I
 Algebra II
 Geometry
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English
8 credits
4 years
Math
6 credits
3 years
Biology I
 Integrated
Chemistry/Physics
 Chemistry I or Bio. II
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Science
6 credits
3 years
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Core 40 Diploma
Credits
Years
Courses
World History
 US History
 Government and
Economics
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Social
Studies
6 credits
3 years
PE
2 credits
1 year
Health
Careers
1 credit
1 credit
1 sem
1 sem
Health and Wellness
Careers
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Core 40 Diploma
Credits
Years
Comp.
Apps.
Pers.
Finance
1 credit
1 sem
1 credit
1 sem
Electives
8 credits
TOTAL
Courses
Any
elective course
40 credits
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Sample Core 40 Four-year plan
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Freshman
English 9
Algebra 1
Biology
World History
P.E.
Computer App/Per. Finance
Elective
Junior
English 11
Geometry
Chemistry I or Biology II
U.S. History
Elective
Elective
Elective
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Sophomore
English 10
Algebra II
Integrated Chemistry/Physics
Health/Careers
Elective
Elective
Elective
Senior
English 12
Government/Economics
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
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Core 40 with Academic Honors
Diploma
• More rigorous academic preparation
• Best preparation for college
• Special recognition at graduation
• Provides additional financial aid for families
who qualify
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Core 40 with Academic Honors
Diploma Requirements
• 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…
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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 14
Core 40 with Academic Honors
Diploma Requirements
Students must complete a
total of 47 credits
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Sample Academic Honors Four-year plan
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Freshman
English 9
Algebra 1
Biology
World History
P.E.
Computer App/Per. Finance
Spanish 1
Junior
English 11 Honors
Geometry Honors
Chem II or Physics or Bio II
Honors
U.S. History
Spanish III Honors
Elective
Elective
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Sophomore
English 10
Algebra II Honors
Chemistry 1 Honors
Health/Careers
Spanish II Honors
Art/Band/Chorus
Elective
Senior
English 12 Honors
Pre-Calculus Honors
Government/Economics
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
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Core 40 with Technical Honors
Diploma
• Combines rigor and relevance;
• Prepares students for college, technical
school, apprenticeship or workforce;
• Students learn marketable skills and, in
some cases, college credit;
• Student can earn both the Core 40 with
Academic Honors and the Core 40 with
Technical Honors Diploma.
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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...
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Core 40 with Technical Honors
Diploma Requirements
• 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.
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Core 40 with Technical Honors
Diploma Requirements
Students must complete a
total of 47 credits
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Sample Technical Honors Four-year plan
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Freshman
English 9
Algebra 1
Biology
World History
P.E.
Computer App/Per. Finance
Construction Process
Junior
English 11
Geometry
Chemistry I or Biology II
U.S. History
Adv. Computer Apps
Spanish II
Elective
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Sophomore
English 10
Algebra II
Integrated Chemistry/Physics
Health/Careers
CAD 1/Drafting
Computer Apps. II
Spanish I
Senior
English 12
Pre-Calculus
Government/Economics
Work Internship
Work Internship
Elective
Elective
Elective
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To graduate with less than
Core 40, a formal opt-out
process must be completed.
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New Statewide
Assessment System
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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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Opportunities for
Next Year
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Example Freshman
Course Request
English 9
 Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II
Honors
 Biology
 World History
 Spanish I
 P.E.
 Computer Apps./Personal Finance
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Opportunities for
Junior & Senior Years
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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.
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Opportunities for
Junior & Senior Years
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VU Program
Architectural Drafting
Aviation Flight
Collision Repair
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
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
Precision Manufacturing (Machine Trades, Tool & Die,
Manufacturing)
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Opportunities for Senior Year
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Work Internship (Seniors)
-Hospital
-Crane
-Newspaper
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Cadet Teaching (Juniors and Seniors)
-Elementary
Special Areas
-Jr. High
-High School
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College Admission Standards
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College Admission
Requirements
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IU
8 semesters of English
7 semesters of Math
6 semesters of Social Sciences
6 semesters of Sciences
4 semesters of World Languages
3 or more credits of additional collegeprep coursework
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College Admission Requirements
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Purdue
8 semesters of English
8 semesters of Math
6 semesters of Science
6 semesters of Social Studies
4 semesters of Foreign Language
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College Admission Requirements
(cont.)
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University of Southern Indiana
4 years of English
3-4 years of Math
3-4 years of Lab Science
3 years of Social Studies
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Cost of Attendance in Indiana for
2010-2011 academic year
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IU $16,298-$18,901
Purdue
$18,190
Ball State $15,748
USI
$12,500
VU
$4,326
Ivy Tech $3,136
UE
$37,186
Tuition, Room & Board only
Tuition, Room & Board only
Tuition, Room & Board only
Tuition, Room & Board, fees
Tuition only (30 hours)
Tuition only (30 hours)
Tuition, Room & Board, fees
*Most colleges offer ‘Early Aid Estimator’
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High Test Scores =
Scholarship $
Indiana University Excellence Scholarship
Award:
$9,000 per year
School:
Indiana University
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Students with SAT score of 1340 (CR & MATH) or above or ACT composite of 30 or
above and a minimum GPA of 3.8, will receive an IU Excellence Scholarship at the
time of admission.
Deadline: Must have complete application file to IU by November 1, 2010.
Indiana University Prestige Scholarships
Award:
$4,000 per year
School:
Indiana University
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Students with SAT score of 1220 (CR & MATH) or above or ACT composite of 27 or
above and a minimum GPA of 3.7 will receive an IU Prestige Scholarship at the time
of admission.
Deadline: Must have complete application file to IU by November 1, 2010.
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Points to Ponder….
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Admission Decision is made based upon
freshman, sophomore, and junior years of high
school.
Colleges admit off performance NOT potential.
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)
AP/Honors courses=Stronger Test Scores
Often times, test score is what gets you
considered for scholarships!
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Points to Ponder (cont.)…
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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
Nursing wants more men; Engineering wants more
women. (Purdue)
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Points to Ponder (cont.)…
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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.
Recommend students create resume and update
throughout high school; include extra-curricular
activities, honors, awards, leadership positions held,
employment, volunteer activities, community
involvement
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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.
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Parent’s Role:
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Review and help your child choose classes
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Set a consistent time and space for studying
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Explore colleges/careers during summer
months
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Talk with your son or daughter about your
career
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College Night in Indiana
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http://www.doe.in.gov/collegenight
 www.HoosierHot50.com
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Questions?
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