Welcome to 8th Grade Parent Night Class of 2019 Jr. High – High School Transitions • 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 Indiana Graduation Requirements 3 Three diploma tracts from which to choose: • • • • Core 40 Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors (General) 4 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. QR list can be found at: www.doe.in.gov/ccr/coursetitles-and-descriptions • 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 & Careers 1 credit 1 credit • U.S. History • U.S. Government/Economics •Health & Wellness •Preparing for College & Careers 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 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. Academic Honors Diploma (cont.) • Can ‘double up’ on math classes sophomore year in order to take AP Calculus senior year. 13 Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma • VU Scholarship Opportunity • 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. General Diploma • Must meet with Mrs. Sward; form must be signed by student and parent • 40 credits 18 General Diploma Credits English Math 8 credits 4 credits Years 4 years 2 years Courses • English 9 •English 10 •English 11 or Honors •English 12 or Honors • Algebra I •Any math course **General Diploma students are required to earn 2 credits in a Math or a Quantitative Reasoning (QR) course during their junior or senior year. QR courses do not count as math credits. Science 4 credits 2 years • Biology I •Any science course General Diploma Credits Years Social 4 credits 2 years Studies PE 2 credits 1 year Health & Careers 1 credit 1 credit 1 sem. 1 sem. Courses • US History • US Government/Economics • Health and Wellness • Preparing for College & Careers General Diploma Credits College & Career Pathway Courses Flex Credits TOTAL Courses 6 credits 5 credits •Additional courses in a College & Career Pathway •High school/college dual credit courses •Internship •Additional courses in Lang. Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, or Fine Arts 40 CREDITS 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. 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. 21st Century Scholars • Must enroll by end of 8th Grade; full tuition scholarship at public colleges in Indiana. (covers a portion of tuition at private colleges) • Must have 2.5 GPA and Core 40 diploma to receive 21st Century Scholarship • Must complete Scholar Success Program beginning in Grade 9 • Financial means testing at end of high school 21st Century Scholars (cont.) • Not a guaranteed full tuition scholarship • 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. Dual Credit • Courses in which students can earn both high school and college credits simultaneously • Dual Credit Providers are Oakland City University and Ivy Tech (PLTW Courses & some Twin Rivers courses). • Dual Credit Courses offered include: English 11 & 12 Honors, Pre-Calculus, Psy/Soc, IED, and Twin Rivers Programs • Dual Credit Courses used to meet AHD requirements must be from priority course list WEIGHTED CLASSES NEXT YEAR THE FOLLOWING CLASSES WILL BE WEIGHTED: • English 11 Honors • English 12 Honors • Algebra II Honors • Geometry Honors • Pre-Calculus Honors • AP Calculus • Anatomy & Physiology • Chemistry II • Physics • AP Physics • Psychology/Sociology • Spanish IV For the Class of 2019 an A+=4.3 when figured into the GPA. 27 Opportunities for Next Year Example Freshman Course Request • English 9 • Algebra I, Geometry Honors *some students will also take Algebra Enrichment • • • • • Biology Health/Careers Intro to Engineering Design P.E. (?) Elective Electives for Freshman Year • • • • • • • Spanish Algebra Enrichment* Intro to Engineering Design Intro to Construction Art Band – Year long course Chorus – Year long course *must meet certain criteria Opportunities for Junior & Senior Years • Twin Rivers Program -Building Trades -Auto Service Tech -Health Careers -Cosmetology *require ½ day available in schedule Opportunities for Junior & Senior Years (cont.): • Cadet Teaching -Elementary -Jr. High -High School Arts/Music/PE/Special Ed 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 Web Development Welding Computer Integrated Manufacturing (C.I.M.) Precision Machining (Machine Trades, Tool & Die, Manufacturing) WE PAY VU TUITION!! Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.) • Work Internship -Daviess Community Hospital (ER, PT, OT, Speech, Ultrasound) -Grandview Pediatrics -Vet Clinics -Montgomery Medical Clinic -Dr. Thorne -Dr. Walker -Williams Pharmacy -Daviess County Sheriff’s Dept. -M & R Body Shop -Dr. Holsopple -State Farm Insurance - Dubois County Museum -Washington Times Herald - Legacy Learning Center - Graber Post - JJ’s Concrete - Graber Tire - Traylor’s Fertilizer - RTC Communications - Smooth You Medical Spa - Little Bear Daycare -M & M Electric 34 COLLEGE What is ‘college’? • 1 year certificate program (i.e. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology HVAC @ Ivy Tech) • 2 year Associate’s Degree (i.e. A.S. in Law Enforcement @ VU) • 4 year Bachelor’s Degree (i.e. Business Administration with a minor in Forensic Accounting @ ISU) • Apprenticeship Program (i.e. Electricians Apprenticeship Program in Evansville www.evvjatc.org) What is ‘college’? The term ‘college’ is used collectively to mean any type of postsecondary training beyond high school. Importance of Higher Education Why go to college? Economic Impact for an Individual College Graduates Earn an extra $20,000 per year Earn more than $1 million more over their lifetime Experience ½ the unemployment risk Are more likely to live longer, experience better health, and to practice health-promoting behaviors ‘We have a sense of urgency to dramatically raise the education level of Hoosiers across our state.’ -Teresa Lubbers, Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Economic Impact for Indiana • Indiana will need 877,737 additional college degrees by 2025 to meet workforce needs. • Indiana ranks 40th nationally in higher education attainment and 41st in personal per capita income. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 • Only 1/3 of Hoosier adults have more than a high school diploma. Food for Thought… “A two-year degree or less can actually place a student in a better position for employment and potential earnings. In 38 of Indiana’s 92 counties, those with a recent associate degree earn more than those with a recent bachelor’s degree.” Dr. Mary Ostrye, senior vice president and provost, Ivy Tech Community College 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 • 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.) • 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.) • University of Southern Indiana 4 years of English 3-4 years of Math 3-4 years of Lab Science 3 years of Social Studies *Indiana students must complete Core 40 www.usi.edu Cost of Attendance in Indiana for 2014-2015 Academic Year • • • • • • • • IU Purdue Ball State ISU USI VU Ivy Tech UE $21,382 $20,032 $17,804 $17,162 $17,000 $14,850 $3,859 $42, 656 Tuition/Fees, Room/Board, Books Tuition/Fees & Room/Board Tuition/Fees & Room/Board Tuition/Fees & Room/Board Estimated cost for 2014-2015 Estimated cost for 2014-2015 with housing Tuition only (30 hours) Typical annual cost for 2014-2015 49 High Test Scores = Scholarship $ IUPUI Chancellor’s Scholarship Award: $8,000 per year for four years School: IUPUI Major: Any Criteria: Students who have applied for admission by Dec. 1st who have a 3.75 GPA and a minimum 1250 SAT or 28 ACT may be eligible for this scholarship. *Not available for spring entry students. Deadline: Must have complete application file to IUPUI by December 1st. IUPUI Dean of the Faculties Scholarship Award: $4,000 per year for four years School: IUPUI Major: Any Criteria: Students who have applied for admission by Dec. 1st who have a 3.5 GPA and a minimum 1200 or higher on the SAT or 26 on the ACT may be eligible for this scholarship. Deadline: Must have complete application file to IUPUI by December 1st. Scholarship Examples Indiana State University Academic Excellence Scholarship Award: $4,000 per year School: Indiana State University, Terre Haute Major: Any Criteria: Students must be admitted to ISU by Dec. 1st and meet two of the following three criteria: 3.75 GPA and/or 1200SAT/26ACT and/or top 10% of graduating class. Deadline: Students must be admitted to ISU by Dec. 1st Vincennes University Academic/Technical Honors Diploma Scholarship Award: $1,250 per year for four semesters School: Vincennes University Major: Any Criteria: Must be a recipient of the Indiana Academic Honors or Technical Honors diploma; Must fill out VU scholarship application Deadline: January 15, 2015 Points to Ponder…. • Admission Decision is made based upon freshman, sophomore, and junior years of high school. • VU requires one year of high school chemistry for all Health Occupations majors • Recommend students create resume and update throughout high school; include extra-curricular activities, honors, awards, leadership positions held, employment, volunteer activities, community involvement Points to Ponder….(cont.) • • • • • Research college & careers early Take campus visits early Talk about college & careers at home Community Involvement Consider all options 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.) • 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* www.doe.in.gov www.barr.k12.in.us www.hoosierhot50.org www.collegechoiceadvisor529.com www.learnmoreindiana.org www.scholars.in.gov • Text Alerts - The Indiana Youth Institute will send you text reminders each month with helpful tips, deadline reminders, and encouragement for college & career planning. Text ‘Grad’ plus your high school graduation year (i.e. grad2015, for example) to 69979. Visit www.triptocollege.org • Complete College America – www.completecollege.org • Indiana College Costs Estimator – can complete now to estimate costs @ www.indianacollegecosts.org Questions?