1. For the Senior class of 2016

2. Basic preparation  Pass ECA in English 10 and Algebra I  Meet requirements for a diploma Regular diploma Core 40 diploma Academic Honors diploma Technical Honors diploma

3. ECA Requirements  Meet ECA Standard in English 10 (360) and Algebra I (564)  Waiver Retest at least once a year Complete all remediation provided by school Maintain 95% attendance rate Achieve a C- average (1.5 GPA) in the 34 credits specifically required for graduation Complete all graduation requirements Recommendation & documentation in area not passed by teacher and principal

4. Core 40 Diploma English8 credits Eng 9, 10, 11 and a senior English course Mathematics6 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Social Studies6 credits World History (full year) US History (full year) Government & Econ (1 semester each) Science6 credits Must include: Biology I, and ICP, or Chemistry, or Physics, and one other science course Health1 credit 1 semester PE2 credits 2 semesters Directed Electives 5 credits In any combination selected from World Languages, Fine Arts & Career/Technical Local Grad. Req.1 credit Preparation For College and Careers Total Credits40 credits

5. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma English8 creditsEnglish 9, 10, 11 and a senior English course Mathematics8 credits Must Include: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II And 2 credits from the following: Pre-calculus/Trigonometry or Trigonometry and Probability and Statistics Social Studies6 credits World History (full year) US History (full year) Government & Econ (1 semester each) Science6 credits Must include: Biology I, and ICP, or Chemistry, or Physics, and one other science course Health1 credit1 semester PE2 credits2 semesters World Languages6 or 8 credits 3 years (6 credits) of one language OR 2 years (4 credits) of two different languages Fine Arts2 credits 2 semesters of visual art, instrumental music, vocal music or theatre arts Local Grad. Req.1 credit Preparation For College and Careers Total Credits47 credits *Must have GPA of 3.0 by end of senior year *No semester grade below C- in the 47 required credits

6. Additional considerations for Academic Honors Diploma: Must complete ONE of the following:  2 AP courses and corresponding AP exams –OR-  Dual HS/college courses resulting in 6 college credits from the DOE Priority Dual Credit list –OR-  1 AP course and corresponding AP exam and a dual HS/college course resulting in 3 college credits –OR-  1750 or higher on SAT(3 sections, no score less than 530 on any section) –OR-  ACT composite of 26 or above, must include writing

7. JHS CLASSDC Inst.Course number Cred Hrs.Sem. of Reg *PsychologyOCUPSY 101 General Psychology31 or 2 SociologyOCUSOC 201 Intro. To Sociology31 or 2 *Intro. To EthicsOCUPHIL 220 Intro. To Ethics31 or 2 AP GovernmentOCUGOV 201 Amer. Gov. 3 2 *US HIst. Hon. S1OCUHIS 241 American History31 *US HIst. Hon. S2OCUHIS 242American History3 2 *French 4OCUFrench 101, 101L (Lab)4 2 *Spanish 4OCUSPAN 101, 101L (Lab)4 2 *Pre-Calc. S1OCUMATHCollege Algebra31 *Pre-Calc. S2OCUMATH 120 Trigonometry3 2 AP CalculusOCUMATH 216 Calculus4 2 AP PhysicsOCUPHY 101, 101L (Lab)4 2 Earth Space Hon.OCUPHCS 101, 101L (Lab)4 2 *Anat. and Phys. S1OCUBIO 301 Bas. Hum. Anat.(Lab)31 *Anat. and Phys. S2OCUBIO 302 Bas. Hum. Anat.(Lab)3 2 AP ChemistryOCUCHEM 101, 101L4 2 AP Lit and Comp. S1OCUENG 201 Mstr Pieces Wrld. Lit.31 AP Lit and Comp. S2OCUENG 101 English Comp.3 2 AP Lang and Comp. S1OCUENG 215 Intro to Amer. Lit.31 AP Lang and Comp. S2OCUENG 102 English Comp.3 2 *E/L Comp. OCUENG 101 English Comp.3 2 *Adv. Speech /Comm.OCUENG 202 Fund. of Speech3 2 Indiana Department of Education Guidance Document for Priority Dual Credit Courses *any course with an asterisk

8. *Intro. To Eng. PLTWIvy TechDESN 102 31 *Princ. Of Eng. PLTWIvy TechDESN 104 CAD Fund.31 *Digital Elect. PLTWIvy TechEECT 11231 *HOSAIvy TechHLHS 100 Intro. To Hlth Car.31 *Medical Terms.Ivy TechHLHS 101 Medical Terms.31 *Info. Comm. And TechIvy TechCINS 101 Intro. To Microcomp.31 *Auto. IIIvy TechAUTC 100 Intro. to Trans.11 *Auto. IIIvy TechAUTC 107 Engine Fund.31 *Auto. IIIvy TechAUTC 122 Braking Systems31 *Auto. IIIvy TechAUTC 127 Engine Repair31 *Early Child Educ.Ivy TechECED 101 Hlth Safety and Nut.31 *Early Child Educ.Ivy TechECED 100 Intro. to Early Child.31 *Early Child Educ. IIIvy TechECED 103 Curriculum Plan.31 *Welding IIIvy TechWELD 100 Welding Processes31 *Welding IIIvy TechWELD 103 Arc Welding31 *Welding IIIvy TechWELD 108 Shielded Metal Arc31 *Welding IIIvy TechWELD 207 Welding31 *Welding IIIvy TechINDT 114 Introductory Welding31 *Radio/TV IVUMCOM 102Intro. to A/V Prod.31 *Radio/TV IIVUMDIA 120 Audio Production31 *Radio/TV IIVUMDIA 140 Video Production3 2 *Precision Machines IVUPMTD 110, 110L (Lab)31 *Precision Machines IVUPMTD 11731 *Precision Machines IVUPMTD 11831 *Precision Machines IVUPMTD 11931 *Precision Machines IIVUPMTD 11131 *Precision Machines IIVUPMTD 11231

9. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma English8 creditsEnglish 9, 10, 11 and a senior English course Mathematics6 credits Must Include: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Social Studies6 credits World History (full year) US History (full year) Government & Econ (1 semester each) Science6 credits Must include: Biology I, and ICP, or Chemistry, or Physics, and one other science course Health1 credit1 semester PE2 credits2 semesters Electives12 credits Complete a Career-Technical program in a related sequence of courses resulting in 8-10 career-tech credits Local Grad. Req.1 credit Preparation For College and Careers Total Credits47 credits *Must have GPA of 3.0 by end of senior year *No semester grade below C- in the 47 required credits

10. For the Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma, students must: Complete all requirements for Core 40. Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following: Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential, or Pathway dual credits from the lists of priority courses resulting in 6 transcripted college credits Complete one of the following, - Any one of the 5 options for the Core 40 with Academic Honors - Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys; Reading for Information – Level 6, Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and Locating Information-Level 5. - Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75. - Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass; Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80.

11. General Diploma  Beginning with students who enter high school in 2007-2008, completion of Core 40 becomes a graduation requirement.  A general diploma is only available to students whose parents feel students are unable to complete the Core 40 curriculum.  To graduate with less than Core 40, a formal Opt- out process must be completed.  Beginning in fall 2011, Core 40 will be an admissions requirement to attend a public four- year university in Indiana (Core 40 is a minimum requirement – colleges may have additional admissions requirements).

12. Core 40 Opt-Out Triggers  A parent may request that a student be exempted from the Core 40 curriculum and be required to complete the general diploma to graduate, or  The student does not pass at least three (3) courses required under the Core 40 curriculum, or  The student receives a score on the graduation examination that is in the twenty-fifth percentile or lower when taking the graduation exam for the first time. ***If the decision is made to opt-out of Core 40, the student is required to complete the course/credit requirements for a general diploma and the career/academic sequence the student will pursue is determined.

13. Core 40 Opt-Out Process  The student, the student’s parent/guardian, and the student’s counselor meet to discuss the student’s progress.  The student’s career/course plan is reviewed.  The student’s parent/guardian determines whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits by completing the general curriculum or the Core 40 curriculum.  Opt-out form signed by parent and student

14. General Diploma English8 credits Eng 9, 10, 11 and a senior English course Mathematics4 credits Must include 2 credits in Algebra I Social Studies6 credits World History (full year) US History (full year) Government & Econ (1 semester each) Science6 credits Biology I and two more science courses Health1 credit 1 semester PE2 credits 2 semesters Career Academic Sequence 6 credits Electives selected to take advantage of career exploration Local Grad. Req.1 credit Preparation for College and Careers Total Credits40 credits

15. 12th Grade Enrollment Decisions English Social Studies Math Science Foreign Language Electives

16. Considerations for course selection:  Any English, math, social studies, or science course that you did not pass must be repeated.  Have you completed health and PE?  Strength of senior schedule is very important to four-year colleges. Four college prep classes/semester recommended.  Start checking admission requirements  Prep. For College and Careers?

17. English Choices Sign up for your English class according to past English classes and grades AP Eng Literature & Comp*B- and above in honors English classes English Literature & Comp*B- and above in regular English classes Film Literature & CompC and below in English classes *May be taken for college credit

18. Social Studies Everyone will take: Economics or Economics Honors – And- Government or AP Government Electives: (all 1 semester) Sociology* Psychology* Adv Soc St CC, Ethics* *May be taken for college credit

19. Math Choices Geometry Algebra II (completes Core 40) Algebra II, Honors (also Core 40) Trigonometry(completes IAH) Probability and Statistics(completes IAH) Pre-calculus* (completes IAH) AP Calculus AB* AP Statistics* *May be taken for college credit

20. Science Choices CourseRecommendations Chemistry IBiology I and Algebra I Chemistry I, HonorsBiology I, Honors and Algebra I, Honors AP Chemistry*B or above in Chemistry I Earth/Space Science, Honors*C- or above in Chemistry I Adv Science A & P*C or above in Bio I & Chemistry I AP Physics*C or above in Algebra II, Honors AP Biology* C or above in Biology I, Honors and Chemistry I Earth Space ScienceBio I; and ICP or Chemistry I Physics IBio I; and ICP or Chemistry I *May be taken for college credit

21. World Languages French II, III or IV German II, III or IV Spanish II, III or IV AP Spanish Colleges prefer to see advanced study of one language rather than starting a new language your senior year.

22. Now for: Electives

23. Agriculture Full Year Course Landscape Management Semester 1 Plant and Soil Science Semester 2 Natural Resources

24. Art First Semester Ceramics Fiber Arts Second Semester Sculpture Intro to 3D Art Full Year Courses Introduction & Advanced 2D Art** Drawing I and II Art History / Adv. Art History **Must take this course before taking any other art course

25. Biomedical PLTW Curriculum  Principles of the Biomedical Sciences  Human Body Systems  Medical Interventions

26. Business First Semester only Intro. To Business Second Semester only Prin. of marketing Info. Comm. And Tech. Full Year courses Interactive Media Accounting I Financial Services (Acct II) Business Math Radio/TV (I) and (II) Available First or Second Semester Preparation for College and Careers Entrep. And New Ventures, Prin. Of Bus. Mgmt., Intro. to Communications

27. Family & Consumer Science First Semester Interpersonal Relations Child Development Second Semester Interpersonal Relations Adv. Child Development Full Year Course Nutrition/Wellness

28. Music Vocal Music  Beginning Chorus  Intermediate Chorus  Advanced Chorus*  Music Theory Instrumental Music  Dance Performance* - (Flag line with Band)  Band/Intermediate Band*  Band/Advanced Band* All are full year courses except Dance Performance *Audition required

29. Physical Education  Lifeguard Training (Semester 2 only) Must be able to swim 500 yds continuously using several specific strokes, tread water for 2 min using legs only, and submerge to 7-10 ft to retrieve a 10 lb object and return with it to the surface.  Strength and Conditioning S/C Class for Male athletes S/C Class for Females/Female athletes S/C Class for Male non-athletes  Check your transcript to make sure you have completed 2 credits of PE

30. Technology  Intro. and Advanced Manufacturing  Focuses on the process of applying engineering, technological, scientific principles in design, production & operation of products, structures and system.  Students use modern technological processes, computers, CAD software and production systems  Full year courses students must take first semester before they can take second.

31. Technology Project Lead the Way  Introduction to Engineering Design  Principles of Engineering (need IED)  Digital Electronics (need IED and POE)  Computer Integrated Manufacturing (need IED and POE)  Civil Engineering and Architecture (need IED and POE)not offered 2015/16  Engineering Design and Development  Computer Science Engineering

32. Theatre Arts Theatre Arts I and II – first year Advanced Theatre Arts I and II – second year Theatre Production I and II – third year All require an audition *will meet the fine art requirement for the academic honors diploma

33. Vocational Programs Three credits/semester  Auto Mechanics II  Building Trades I  Building Trades II  Welding II  Machine Trades  Early Childhood  ICE  Internship  Information Technology  Morning class is periods 1 – 4  Afternoon class is periods 5-7  Southridge, Pike Central, and VUJC  Need an additional application form

34. Machine Trades Develop skills and knowledge in the shaping of metal parts Emphasis on basic precision machining operations including use of lathes, drill presses and grinders Advanced instruction to include use of CNC machines Can earn dual credit through VU for their Machine Trades programs in Advanced Manufacturing, Tool & Die, and Injection Molding. Three periods per day at Pike Central High School

35. Information Technology  Information Technology: Information Support and Services (IT:ISS) is offered at VUJC periods 1-3  Students will gain skills to implement computer systems and software, provide technical assistance and manage information systems.  Computer applications required.  Can lead to A+ certification.  For juniors and/or seniors

36. More Information Technology  Information Technology: Network Fundamentals  Second year of Information Technology  Offered at VUJC periods 5-7  Two credits/semester  Seniors only  IT:ISS required

37. Early Child Development  Two credits/semester  Held at Pike Central  Requires three periods per day – periods 1 – 3  Requires Child Development and Adv. Child Development

38. Criminal Justice  Held at Pike Central  One period of credit  Requires 2 scheduled periods.(travel time)  6 hours of college credit through VUJC

39. JHS Vocational Programs Two credits/semester Health Science Education Health Science Education – Intro to Pharmacy One credit/semester Adv. Health Science Education Medical Terminology

40. Accelerated HOSA One Period (Fourth Period) Students Will go on rotations during their lunch Fast paced. Same amount of material will be covered in one class period as regular HOSA students will cover in 2 periods.

41. Medical Terminology  One period class (Third Period)  Transcripted Credit  Dual Credit through IVY TECH EMT Training  Pds 6-7 HOSA  Dual credit through IVY TECH  Required for most PA and Physician programs

42. Education Professions  Provides students with organized exploratory teaching experiences in the elementary classroom.  Need 95% attendance rate  No disciplinary record  Be interested in teaching  Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle for own transportation  Can take for one or two semesters  Students selected by application process

43. All students signing up for a vocational program must turn in a vocational form by April 1.

44. Things to Remember….. o Student schedules change each semester. Order of classes and teachers can change. We cannot accommodate requests for specific teachers or class periods. o There are several opportunities to change classes, however, many of the popular classes fill up and may close. Selecting the classes you want at registration important. o Keep track of all dual credit coursework o You can make changes to your course requests until June 30. After June 30 no changes will be made until AFTER school resumes in August. o Transcripts are distributed to students at the beginning of each semester. Please check them for accuracy o On the enrollment form Study Hall has a 100 and/or 200 course number. 100 is first semester and 200 is second semester. o For Academic Honors Diploma-Dual HS/college courses resulting in 6 college credits from the DOE Dual Credit Priority Course list –OR-2 AP credits and corresponding AP exam and a dual HS/college course resulting in 3 college credits-OR-combination of both o Remember your passwords