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2. Indiana Graduation Requirements 2

3. Core 40 Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors General Diploma 3

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5. Core 40 Diploma CreditsYears Courses Courses English 8 credits 4 years English 9 English 9 English 10 English 10 English 11 or Honors English 11 or Honors English 12 or Honors English 12 or Honors Math 6 credits 3 years Algebra I Algebra I Geometry Geometry Algebra II Algebra II Science 6 credits 3 years Biology I Biology I Integrated Chemistry/Physics Integrated Chemistry/Physics Chemistry I or Bio. II Chemistry I or Bio. II 5

6. Core 40 Diploma CreditsYears Courses Courses Social Studies 6 credits 3 years World History World History US History US History Government and Economics Government and Economics PE 2 credits 1 year HealthCareers 1 credit 1 sem Health and Wellness Health and Wellness Careers Careers 6

7. Core 40 Diploma CreditsYears Courses Courses Comp. Apps. Pers. Finance 1 credit 1 sem Electives 8 credits Any elective course Any elective course TOTAL 40 credits 7

8. 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 Requirements 8

9. 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 Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements 9

10. Students must complete a total of 47 credits Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements 10

11. 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... Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements 11

12. 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. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements 12

13. Students must complete a total of 47 credits Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements 13

15. Core Classes: English 11 or English 11 Honors Geometry or Geometry Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors Chemistry, Chem. II, Bio. II, Physics U.S. History 15

16. 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 16

17. Twin Rivers Program -Building Trades -Auto Service Tech -Health Careers -Cosmetology 17

18. Cadet Teaching -ElementaryArts/Music/PE/Special Ed -Jr. High -High School 18

19. VU Program – Seniors Only Architectural DraftingCollision Repair Computer NetworkingComputer Programming Diesel MechanicsElectronics Fire ScienceHospitality/Culinary Arts Industrial Drafting (CAD)Information Technology Law EnforcementSurveying Truck DrivingWeb Development Welding Computer Integrated Manufacturing (C.I.M.) Precision Manufacturing (Machine Trades, Tool & Die, Manufacturing) 19

20. Work Internship -Gasthof Restaurant and Bakery - Angela Smith, DDS -Custom Agri-Builders- Heartland OB/GYN - J. Kemp, Inc.- Memorial Hospital, Jasper - Daviess Community Hospital - Norris Law Office (ER, Physical Therapy, Ultrasound)- Crane -Hayes & Dant Law Office- 1 st National Bank - Washington Times-Herald- Little Bear Daycare - Montgomery Medical Clinic - Williams Bros. - Midwestern Engineers- Bumgarner’s Welding - Dr. Marcus Thorne- Dr. Walker’s Dentist Office 20

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22. IU$18,888Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board Purdue$20,278Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board Ball State$16,868Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board USI$15,000Estimated cost for 2012-2013 VU$12,936Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board Ivy Tech$3,334Tuition only (30 hours) UE$40, 566Typical annual cost for 2012-2013 22

23. 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, 2012. 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, 2012.

24. 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) 24

25. USI will no longer accept students on a conditional basis VU requires one year of high school chemistry for all Health Occupations majors Nursing wants more men; Engineering wants more women. (Purdue) Colleges admit off performance NOT potential. 25

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