2. - 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

3. Scheduling Materials : Schedule Sheet – Classes, English Recs Diploma Requirements Sheet – CORE 40, Academic Honors, Technical Honors List of Required Classes for Next Year, Core 40 SCIENCE Classes Chart – year by year guide New VHS Courses Sheet– 8 New includes Vocational Changes PNC / VHS Dual Credit Class Information – Classes - Costs - Application Process Summer School Registration Form / Classes Transcript with GPA & Credit Checklist – GPA = Semester Grades Only

4. CORE 40 Diploma – 40 Credits 8 Credits ENGLISH 6 Credits MATH 6 Credits SCIENCE 6 Credits SOCIAL STUDIES 1 Credit HEALTH & WELLNESS 2 Credits PE I and II (Freshman PE) 5 Credits DIRECTED ELECTIVES – Any Combination: World Languages, Fine Arts, Career/Tech 6 Credits ELECTIVES – Career or Academic 40 CREDITS TOTAL Minimum

5. ACADEMIC HONORS Diploma – 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 –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)

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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’ *

12. SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION WHITE FORM March 11 – 14 7:00 – 7:30 a.m. UPSTAIRS Media Center

13. 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

14. VHS Website: www.valpo.k12.in.us Information on Classes, Diplomas, www.valpo.k12.in.us