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Indiana
Graduation
Requirements
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 Core 40
 Core 40 with Academic Honors
 Core 40 with Technical Honors
 (General Diploma)
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Core 40 Diploma
Credits
Years
Courses
English 9
English 10
English 11 or Honors
English 12 or Honors
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English
8 credits
4 years
 Algebra
Math
6 credits
3 years
I
 Geometry
 Algebra II
Biology I
 Integrated
Chemistry/Physics
5
 Chemistry I or Bio. II
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Science
6 credits
3 years
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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Core 40 with Academic Honors
Diploma Requirements
• Complete all requirements for Core 40
• Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits
• Earn 6-8 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
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Core 40 with Academic Honors
Diploma Requirements
Students must complete a
total of 47 credits
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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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Core Classes:
 English 12 or English 12 Honors
 Geometry, Pre-Calculus Honors, AP Calculus Honors
 Physics, Chemistry II, or Biology II
 Government/Economics
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Elective Classes:
Psychology/Sociology
Spanish
PLTW (Intro to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering)
Intro to Construction
Art, Photography (1 yr. art required), Band, Chorus
Accounting, Yearbook
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 Twin Rivers Program
-Building Trades
-Auto Service Tech
-Health Careers
-Cosmetology
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 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)
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 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
-Williams Bros. Pharmacy
- Angela Smith, DDS
- Heartland OB/GYN
- Memorial Hospital, Jasper
- Norris Law Office
- Crane
- 1st National Bank
- Little Bear Daycare
- Midwestern Engineers
 Cadet Teaching
-Elementary
-Jr. High
-High School
Arts/Music/PE/Special Ed
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 Admission Decision is made based upon freshman,
sophomore, and junior years of high school.
 Honors courses=Stronger Test Scores
Often times, test score is what gets you considered
for scholarships
 Senior 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
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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 will no longer accept students on a conditional
basis
 VU requires one year of high school chemistry for all
Health Occupations majors
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 Nursing wants more men; Engineering wants more
women. (Purdue)
 Colleges admit off performance NOT potential.
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 21st Century Scholars
 NCAA Div. I or II athlete
*Must register with NCAA Eligibility Center
www.eligibilitycenter.org
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