Welcome to th 8 Grade Parent Night Class of 2017 Jr. High – High School Transitions 2 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 The Importance of Education 99% of the fastest-growing careers require post- secondary training or education U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics About 14 million new job openings by 2018 will go to those with a two-year associate’s degree or occupational certificate. Ctr. On Education & Workforce at Georgetown University The Importance of Education Indiana will need 877,737 additional college degrees by 2025 to meet workforce needs. Lumina Foundation Over the course of a lifetime, college graduates will earn about $1 million more than high school graduates. U.S. Census The Importance of Academic Rigor • A rigorous high school academic curriculum is the single- most significant factor determining a student’s success in college • Rigorous academic preparation now wanted by employers, colleges, apprenticeship programs, and the military • Careers for students without rigorous preparation are becoming fewer • Students taking remediation in college are at a greater risk of dropping out Rigorous Preparation = Core 40 & Beyond Core 40 Rigorous Preparation Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors Core 40 Postsecondary Success College Technical School 2-year School Apprenticeship Military Workforce Core 40 Diploma Credits English 8 credits Years 4 years 6 credits Math (in grades 9-12) 3 years Courses • English 9 •English 10 •English 11 or Eng. 11 Honors •English 12 or Eng. 12 Honors • Algebra I • Geometry • Algebra II **Students must take a math course or Quantitative Reasoning course each year in high school. • Biology I Science 6 credits 3 years • Integrated Chemistry/ Physics •Any Core 40 Science Core 40 Diploma Credits Courses • World History Social Studies 6 credits PE 2 credits Health & Wellness 1 credit • U.S. History • U.S. Government/Economics • Health and Wellness Core 40 Diploma Credits Courses Directed Electives • World Languages 5 credits • Fine Arts • Career-Technical Education General Electives 6 credits TOTAL • College & Career Pathway courses recommended. Minimum 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. Examples might include some Business and Marketing, Engineering, Science, Trade & Industrial, etc. courses Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma • More rigorous academic preparation • Best preparation for college • Required at some Universities in Indiana • Provides additional financial aid for families who qualify 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 • 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 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 Academic Honors Diploma Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA. 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... Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma • 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 Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA. NCAA Eligibility If you plan to participate in athletics at a Division I or II school, you must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse (typically spring of junior year). Must meet NCAA freshman-eligibility requirements to be deemed eligible to compete in NCAA Division I or II athletics. *In addition to Core 40 or AHD requirements for IDOE; GPA & Test Score requirements as well. 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. Waiver options are available. Dual Credit Courses in which students can earn both high school and college credits Dual Credit Providers are Oakland City University and Ivy Tech (PLTW Courses). Dual Credit Courses offered include: English 11 & 12 Honors, Pre-Calculus, Psy/Soc, PLTW, and Twin Rivers Programs Dual Credit Courses used to meet AHD requirements must be from priority course list 25 Opportunities for Next Year Example Freshman Course Request 26 English 9 Algebra I, Geometry Honors *some students will also take Algebra Enrichment Biology World History Required: Career/Tech Elective P.E. (?) Elective Required Career/Technical Elective Choose one out of three career-technical electives: Personal Financial Responsibility/Digital Citizenship Intro to Construction Intro to Engineering Design *Required UNLESS student is also in Band AND Chorus Electives for Freshman Year Spanish Intro to Engineering Design Intro to Construction Personal Financial Responsibility/Digital Citizenship Art, Band, Chorus P.E., Advanced P.E. Opportunities for Junior & Senior Years 29 Twin Rivers Program -Building Trades -Auto Service Tech -Health Careers -Cosmetology Opportunities for Senior Year 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) 30 Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.) Work Internship -Gasthof Restaurant and Bakery -Custom Agri-Builders - J. Kemp, Inc. - Daviess Community Hospital (ER, Physical Therapy, Ultrasound) -Hayes & Dant Law Office - Washington Times-Herald - Montgomery Medical Clinic Cadet Teaching -Elementary -Jr. High -High School - Angela Smith, DDS - Heartland OB/GYN - Memorial Hospital, Jasper - Norris Law Office - Crane - 1st National Bank - Little Bear Daycare - Midwestern Engineers Arts/Music/PE/Special Ed 31 32 College Admission Standards Evaluation Criteria: (may vary among universities) • • • • • • • • Grades: HS GPA, Core GPA, Class rank or percentile Strength of curriculum (course selection) Courses & grades related to major Trends in achievement SAT/ACT Test scores Guidance counselor/Principal comments Leadership experience (clubs, teams, work) Essay College Admission Requirements 34 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 college-prep coursework www.iub.edu College Admission Requirements (cont.) 35 Purdue 8 semesters of English 8 semesters of Math 6 semesters of Science 6 semesters of Social Studies 4 semesters of Foreign Language www.purdue.edu College Admission Requirements (cont.) 36 University of Southern Indiana 4 years of English 3-4 years of Math 3-4 years of Lab Science 3 years of Social Studies www.usi.edu Average tuition @ Indiana public universities Cost of college tuition in Indiana has increased 100% since 2000 Student loan debt in Indiana Average Hoosier graduates from a 4-year college owing $27,000 (8th highest debt load in country) Indiana ranks 42nd in per capita income Indiana has 3rd highest student loan default rate in the country www.theindychannel.com/news/education/former-college-students-drowning-in-loan-debt Cost of Attendance for 2012-2013 IU $18,888 Purdue $20,278 Ball State $16,868 USI $15,000 VU $12,936 Ivy Tech $3,334 UE $40, 566 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board Estimated cost for 2012-2013 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board Tuition only (30 hours) Typical annual cost for 2012-2013 39 High Test Scores = Scholarship $ Indiana University Excellence Scholarship Award: $9,000 per year School: Indiana University Major: Any Criteria: Students with SAT score of 1350 (CR & MATH) or above or ACT composite of 31 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, 2012. Indiana University Prestige Scholarships Award: $3,000 per year School: Indiana University Major: Any Criteria: Students with SAT score of 1250 (CR & MATH) or above or ACT composite of 28 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, 2012. Points to Ponder…. 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) Honors courses=Stronger Test Scores Often times, test score is what gets you considered for scholarships! 41 Points to Ponder (cont.)… 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) 42 Points to Ponder (cont.)… If you are a 21st Century Scholar, some private schools will cover remaining tuition not covered by award. 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; (extra-curricular activities, honors, awards, leadership positions, employment, volunteer activities, community involvement 43 Parent’s Role • Be involved • Know your student’s grades, attendance, and discipline record • Check Harmony for parents frequently • Know dates progress reports and report cards are issued Parent’s Role (cont.) 45 Stay in touch with your child’s teachers Review and help your child select classes Explore colleges/careers together (Summer is a great time to explore!) Talk with your son or daughter about your career and education Resources 46 www.doe.in.gov www.barr.k12.in.us www.hoosierhot50.org www.learnmoreindiana.org www.scholars.in.gov Questions?