- VHS Scheduling SELECTING CLASSES
for 2014 - 2015
TODAY : Receive MATERIALS
From January 31 – March 3
Counselors Visit English Classes
Collect Schedule Sheets
Check Diploma Requirements
 Answer Questions
Scheduling Materials :
• Schedule Sheet –Classes, English Recs
• Diploma Requirements Sheet –
CORE 40, Academic Honors, Technical Honors
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List of Required Classes for Next Year, Core 40
SCIENCE Classes Chart – year by year guide
New VHS Courses Sheet– 8 New
PNC / VHS Dual Credit Class Information –
Classes - Costs - Application Process
• Summer School Registration Form / Classes
• Transcript with GPA & Credit Checklist –
includes Vocational Changes
GPA = Semester Grades Only
CORE 40 Diploma – 40 Credits
• 8 Credits
• 6 Credits
• 6 Credits
• 6 Credits
• 1 Credit
• 2 Credits
• 5 Credits
ENGLISH
MATH
SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
HEALTH & WELLNESS
PE I and II (Freshman PE)
DIRECTED ELECTIVES –
Any Combination: World Languages, Fine Arts, Career/Tech
ELECTIVES – Career or Academic
40 CREDITS TOTAL Minimum
• 6 Credits
ACADEMIC HONORS Diploma –
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47 Credits, 3.0 GPA
40 Credits CORE 40 Diploma
2 Additional MATH Credits: Precal, Calc or Stats
2 FINE ARTS Credits: Music, Art, Dance, Theater
6-8 World Language Credits: 3 yrs or 2 yrs + 2 yrs
• ADDITIONAL Academic Honors Requirements –
Complete 1 of 6 Options - see Diploma Sheet
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SAT (1200 CR & Math only) or ACT Scores (26 Comp)
AP Classes (4 VHS credits) + AP EXAMS
IB Classes (4 VHS credits) + IB EXAMS
Dual Credit Classes (6 college credits)
Technical Honors Diploma – Class of 2015*
*Requirements Different for 2016+
•Complete Core 40 Requirements
•3.0 GPA -- all 47 Tech Honors Requirements
•COMPLETE 2 of the following: 1 must be ‘A’ or ‘B’
A. WorkKeys Test: Reading & Appl Math – Level 6; Info – Level 5
B. Complete 6 College Credits in DUAL CREDIT from
Technical Class(es)
C. Complete Prof. Career Internship or Coop Ed Course (2 cr)
D. Complete industry-based work exp. in 2-yr. voc/tech progr.
E. Earn State-Approved, industry-recognized certification
Vocational Program /Technical Ed
Current Grades 10 & 11
1. Information Booklet –
class descriptions, 6 credits per year,
locations, Dual Credit, Certifications
2. Vocational APPLICATION –
Return to Guidance Counselor with
Schedule Sheet ** – DEADLINE: Feb. 13
3. OPEN HOUSE Info Sheet -
Wednesday, Feb 3 - 8 – 9 a.m. -- Bus to Career
Center only Available must sign up in advance
or 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Attend with a PARENT
**ALL Voc Applicants MUST Complete FULL
Schedule with VHS Classes – Notification in Early APRIL
SCHEDULE SHEETS
• COLLECTED in Jan. 31 – Feb. 24
• COUNSELORS Visit ENGLISH CLASSES
to provide information & answer questions
• ASK English Teacher for Exact Date
• All Classes Should be Written on the
Schedule Sheet – Course # # and Name
• English Recs – Marked on Sheet
• Check Diploma Requirements
• VOCATIONAL Classes Listed Gr 11 & 12 –
SIGN UP FOR FULL DAY VHS CLASSES
SCHEDULE SHEET Sample - Gr 12
ENGLISH—Follow Teacher Recommendation
E50300 _X_ Themes in Literature
E50130 ____ Eng. Lit/Comp, AP/IB H* DC
E50420 _X_ Speech DC -- disregard Rec if already taken
E50040 ____ American Literature
E50060 ____ Composition
E50390 ____ Journalism
E50460 ____ Valenian
E50090 ____ Creative Writing
E50100 ____ Debate H
E50410 ____ Adv. Speech & Comm. H
E50440 ____ Adv. Debate H
Grade 11
ENGLISH—see Teacher Recommendation
E50040 __X__ American Literature
E50060 __X _ Composition
E50020 ____ American Lit./U.S. History*+
This class fulfills Amer Lit/Comp non-honors
diploma requirement; S50490 US History
must also be taken
E50230
AP English Language & Comp H*
E50500 ____ World Literature IB HL H*
E50090 ____ Creative Writing
E50390 ____ Journalism
E50460 ____ Valenian* (yearbook)
E50100 ____ Debate H
E50420 ____ Speech DC Honors Students
E50410 ____ Adv. Speech & Communication H
E50440 ____ Adv. Debate H
Grade 10 – SAMPLE Schedule Sheet
SCIENCE – for students NOW in BIOLOGY I
C52050 ____ Biology I*
C52340 ____ Integrated Chem & Physics (ICP)*
C52120 ____ Chemistry I (2)*
C52160 ____ Chemistry I Pre-IB (1)*
C52260 ____ Physics I*
C52300 ____ AP Physics ‘A’*
SCIENCE
Options Only for 9th Grade Chemistry students
C52520 ____ Biology II: AP (1)* DC (year 1 of IB HL)
C52480 ____ Anatomy & Physiology (1)* (year 2 of IB HL)
C52210 ____ Environmental Science AP (1)* DC
C52490 ____ Biology II: Zoology*
C52510 ____ Chemistry II: AP IB SL (Honors) DC
C52180 ____ Earth Space Science I* DC
C52300
AP Physics ‘A’ *
SUMMER SCHOOL
REGISTRATION
WHITE FORM
March 11 – 14
7:00 – 7:30 a.m.
UPSTAIRS Media Center
REMINDERS:
• Review DIPLOMA and YOUR CREDITS
Core 40 ? Technical Honors? Academic Honors?
• Go to VHS WEBSITE for Course Info
• ASK CURRENT TEACHERS
about Future Classes, Ideas, Recommendations
• Write CLASSES on SCHEDULE SHEET
based on your DIPLOMA and Career Plans
• VOCATIONAL APPLICATION & Visit -Required for Technical / Career Programs
• SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION –
March 11-14 -- Specific DAYS for Each Grade
VHS Website:
www.valpo.k12.in.us
Information on
Classes, Diplomas,