1. Welcome to 8 th Grade Parent Night Class of 2018

2. 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

3. A rigorous high school academic curriculum is the single- most significant factor determining a student’s success in college Rigorous academic preparation is 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 The Importance of Academic Rigor

4. Core 40 Rigorous Preparation = Core 40 & Beyond

5. Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 Core 40 with Technical Honors Postsecondary Success College Technical School 2-year School Apprenticeship Military Workforce Rigorous Preparation

7. Core 40 Diploma CreditsYears Courses English 8 credits 4 years English 9 English 10 English 11 or Eng. 11 Honors English 12 or Eng. 12 Honors Math 6 credits (in grades 9-12) 3 years Algebra I Geometry Algebra II **Students must take a math course or Quantitative Reasoning course each year in high school. Science 6 credits3 years Biology I Integrated Chemistry/ Physics Any Core 40 Science

8. Core 40 Diploma Credits Courses Social Studies 6 credits World History U.S. History U.S. Government/Economics PE 2 credits Health & Wellness 1 credit Health and Wellness

9. Core 40 Diploma Credits Courses Directed Electives 5 credits World Languages Fine Arts Career-Technical Education General Electives 6 credits College & Career Pathway courses recommended. TOTAL Minimum of 40 credits All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.

10. 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 http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/ccr/quantitative-reasoning-courses

11. 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

12. 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…

13. 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

14. 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 Academic Honors Diploma

15. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Prepares students for two or four year college, technical school, or apprenticeship; VU Scholarship Opportunity Student can earn both the Core 40 with Academic Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma.

16. 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...

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. Must enroll by end of 8 th Grade; full tuition scholarship in Indiana Must have 2.5 GPA and Core 40 diploma to receive 21 st Century Scholarship Must complete Scholar Success Program beginning in Grade 9 Financial means testing at end of high school 21 st Century Scholars

22. 21 st Century Scholars (cont.) Not a guaranteed full tuition scholarship If you are a 21 st Century Scholar, some private schools will cover remaining tuition not covered by award. IU & Purdue provide financial assistance for housing, if you are a 21 st Century Scholar & meet eligibility requirements.

23. 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, PLTW, and Twin Rivers Programs Dual Credit Courses used to meet AHD requirements must be from priority course list

24. Opportunities for Next Year

25. English 9 Algebra I, Geometry Honors * some students will also take Algebra Enrichment Biology Health/Careers P.E. (?) Elective Example Freshman Course Request

26. Electives for Freshman Year Spanish Algebra Enrichment* Intro to Engineering Design Intro to Construction Art Band Chorus *must meet certain criteria

27. Twin Rivers Program -Building Trades -Auto Service Tech -Health Careers -Cosmetology Opportunities for Junior & Senior Years

28. Cadet Teaching -ElementaryArts/Music/PE/Special Ed -Jr. High -High School Opportunities for Junior & Senior Years (cont.):

29. VU Program – Seniors Only Architectural DraftingCollision Repair Computer NetworkingComputer Programming Diesel MechanicsElectronics Fire ScienceHospitality/Culinary Arts Industrial Drafting (CAD)Information Technology Law EnforcementSurveying Web DevelopmentWelding Computer Integrated Manufacturing (C.I.M.) Precision Machining (Machine Trades, Tool & Die, Manufacturing) WE PAY VU TUITION!! Opportunities for Senior Year

30. Work Internship -Gasthof Restaurant and Bakery - Kelso Insurance -Grandview Pediatrics- Heartland OB/GYN - Dr. Thorne- Memorial Hospital, Jasper - Daviess Community Hospital - Norris Law Office (ER, Physical Therapy, Ultrasound)- Crane/West Gate -Conservation Officer- 1 st National Bank - Washington Times-Herald- Little Bear Daycare - Montgomery Medical Clinic - Williams Bros. Pharmacy - Midwestern Engineers- Eastside Veterinary - Dr. Deem- Graber Post Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.)

31. Importance of Higher Education

32. ‘We have a sense of urgency to dramatically raise the education level of Hoosiers across our state.’ -Teresa Lubbers, Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education

33. Importance of Higher Education Indiana currently ranks 40 th nationally in both education attainment and personal per capita income Only 1/3 of Hoosier adults have more than a high school diploma.

34. Importance of Higher Education 99% of the fastest-growing careers require post-secondary training or education U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 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

36. The Importance of Higher Education 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 “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

37. College Admission Standards

38. 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 

39. 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

40. 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.)

41. 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 College Admission Requirements (cont.)

42. Trends in College Admission & Completion Some universities have increased % of international admits and decreased % of domestic admits In Indiana 33% of students pursuing a 4-year degree graduate in 8 years. (14% graduate ‘on time’) In Indiana 5% of students pursuing a 2-year degree graduate in 4 years. (1% graduate ‘on time’)

43. Trends in College Admission & Completion (cont.) Taxpayers lose millions at 4-year universities alone Students needing remedial course work in college are less likely to ever graduate. ‘Time to degree’ – we are taking too long to earn a degree & taking too many credits

44. Cost of Attendance in Indiana

45. Cost of Attendance in Indiana for 2013-2014 academic year IU$20,870Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board Purdue$23,242Tuition/Fees, Room/Board, Supplies Ball State$17,230Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board ISU$16,800Tuition/Fees & Room/Board USI$16,000Estimated cost for 2013-2014 VU$14,850Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board Ivy Tech $3,560Tuition only (30 hours) UE$41, 056Typical annual cost for 2013-2014

46. Cost of college tuition in Indiana has increased over 100% in past 10 years. Average student loan debt in Indiana is $29,000 In the U.S. we owe close to $1 trillion in student loan debt – more than all credit card debt! Cost of Attendance in Indiana (cont.)

47. Student loan debt in Indiana College loan debt is a growing crisis with direct consequences to Indiana's economic health. Graduates burdened with suffocating loan payments have less disposable income, and high school students ill-informed in the college planning process often unknowingly marry their future to debt. -Joseph Wood, President, ISM College Planning ‘Stemming the Tide of Student Loan Debt’, www.insideindianabusiness.com

48. Putting it all together

49. What does this mean for students and families? Pursue highest level of academic preparation Read & Write outside of class Research college & careers early Take campus visits early Talk about college & careers at home Community Involvement Consider all options

50. 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 st. 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 st.

51. Importance of College Savings Account

52. If a student has a college savings account, they are more likely to attend college If a student has $1-$499 saved in a college account, they are 4.5 times more likely to graduate from college Saving $10/pay from K-12, would pay for an Associate’s Degree Indiana College Choice 529 Plans – 20% tax benefit

53. Points to Ponder

54. 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 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) Points to Ponder….

55. 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.)….

56. Parent’s Role

57. 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

58. 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

59. www.doe.in.gov www.barr.k12.in.us www.hoosierhot50.org www.collegechoiceadvisor529.com www.learnmoreindiana.org www.scholars.in.gov Resources

60. Questions?