Planning for your Freshman Year at Plainfield High School Class of 2022 PRIORITY SCHEDULING NIGHT WELCOME TO PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Planning for your Freshman Year at Plainfield High School

PHS School Counselors Mrs. Marci Davis Mr. John Newbold Mr. Adam Fritz Students with Last Names P-Z Guidance Dept. Chair mdavis@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-838-3670 Mr. John Newbold Students with Last Names A-Ge jnewbold@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-837-7241 Mr. Adam Fritz Students receiving Special Services (IEPs, 504s, ENL students) afritz@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-837-7242 Mrs. Jaleen Royer Students with Last Names Gf-O jroyer@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-837-7249

PHS Guidance Staff Mr. Travis Reber Mrs. Christa Detzel College & Career Advisor treber@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-754-2201 Mrs. Christa Detzel Student Assistance Counselor cdetzel@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-837-7243 Mrs. Teri Groeschen Guidance Secretary & Registrar tgroeschen@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-838-3622

Diploma Tracks at Plainfield High School All students will graduate with one or more of these State of Indiana diplomas: Core 40 All students in the class of 2022 will likely be required to take a Graduation Qualifying Exam in order to graduate with a Plainfield High School diploma. Details on that exam are forthcoming. Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors

40 Total Credits Required Core 40 Diploma 40 Total Credits Required English – 8 credits (2 credits each year) Math – 6 credits (6 credits in grades 9-12) Science – 6 credits Social Studies – 6 credits PE – 2 credits Health – 1 credit Additional courses – 11 credits

Academic Honors Diploma 47 Total Credits Required Minimum GPA of 2.7 Semester grades of “C-” or higher Complete all Core 40 diploma requirements, plus: Other additional requirements as listed in the Rising Freshmen Pre- Enrollment Packet 6-8 credits in World Languages 2 additional credits in Math 2 credits in Fine Arts

Technical Honors Diploma 47 Total Credits Required Minimum GPA of 2.7 Semester grades of “C-” or higher Complete all Core 40 diploma requirements, plus: Other additional requirements as listed in the Rising Freshmen Pre- Enrollment Packet Earn 6 college credits through dual credit courses Earn 6 high school credits from the state’s approved College and Career Pathway courses OR Earn a State or Industry Approved Certification

8th Grade Parent Night 12/13@ 6:00PM SCHEDULING PROCESS December 12th -13th High school counselors present to 8th grade students and their parents 8th Grade Parent Night 12/13@ 6:00PM (PHS auditorium) December 12th -21st Mr. Woodson meets individually with 8th grade students to finalize course selections December 15th& 18th High school counselors available for questions during 8th grade lunches December 21st Course selection forms are due to the middle school math teachers January 17th High school counselors facilitate 8th grade students entering course selections into PowerSchool during assigned computer lab sessions April 27th All 9th grade course requests are considered final and no changes can be made

HiGH school Terminology Prerequisite Course that is required before another course can be taken Transcript Permanent record of all grades and credits received in high school including college admission test scores GPA Grade Point Average Grade-Weight Additional points are added to GPA when taking rigorous courses

HiGH school Terminology Honors Accelerated course receiving a Tier I or Tier II grade weight Dual Credit (DC) Courses that earn both high school and college credit; most dual credit courses receive a Tier I grade weight Advanced Placement College level course taken in (AP) high school; college credits earned via AP exams taken at the end of the course; All AP courses receive a Tier II grade weight

Selecting 9th Grade English All freshmen must complete 2 credits of English 9 English 9 1002F – 1002S English 9 Honors* 1002FH – 1002SH Must have either an “A” in English 8 or a “B” or higher in Adv English 8

Selecting 9th Grade Math All freshmen must complete 2 credits of Math Algebra I 2520F – 2520S Select if currently enrolled in 8th grade Math Geometry 2532F – 2532S in Algebra I; “C+” or higher in both semesters required Algebra II Honors* 2522FH – 2522SH in Geometry; “B-” or higher Algebra II 2522F – 2522S in Geometry, but not earning at least a “B-” or higher

Selecting 9th Grade Science All freshmen must complete 2 credits of Science Biology I 3024F -3024S Select if currently enrolled in 8th grade science Science Options for Current Biology I Students Science Options for Current Biology I Students

Selecting 9th Grade Science Science Options for Current Biology I Students: Integrated Chemistry-Physics 3024F – 3024S Must be currently enrolled in Algebra I or Geometry PLTW: Principles of Biomedical Sciences 5218F – 5218S Must earn a “C” or higher in Biology I Chemistry I Honors* 3064FH – 3064SH Must earn a “B” or higher in Biology I Must earn a “B” or higher in Algebra I Anatomy & Physiology Honors* 5276FH – 5276SH Must earn a “B-” or higher in Biology I Algebra I (or concurrent enrollment)

Selecting your remaining courses Local Requirement (Two of the following courses are required for graduation) Preparing for College & Careers 5394 Digital Applications & Responsibility 4528 PLTW: Intro to Engineering Design 4812DF-4812DS Personal Financial Responsibility (only available to juniors & seniors) If you are taking Computer Graphics in 8th grade, you will fulfill one of your Local Requirements for graduation, and will only need to complete one more course while in high school.

Selecting Your Remaining Courses World Languages (Must have “C-” or higher in English) French I 2020F – 2020S German I 2040F – 2040S Spanish I 2120F – 2120S Physical Education & Health PE I or Advanced PE I (APE I) or APE I Football 3542 PE II or Advanced PE II (APE II) or APE II Football 3544 Health 3506 *If you are taking PE II in 8th grade, you will only need to take PE I after entering high school.* **If you are a student athlete, your coach can only recommend you for Advanced PE I (APE I) and/or Advanced PE II (APE II). Please sign-up for PE I and/or PE II.**

Selecting Your Remaining Courses (cont’d) Elective PE **Elective PEs can only be taken if credits have been earned in PE I and PE II prior to entering 9th grade; Students can take PE I via IOA (online summer school program).** Elective PE: Adv Physical Conditioning I 3560F Elective PE: Adv Physical Conditioning II 3560S Elective PE: Lifetime Activities I 3560LAF Elective PE: Lifetime Activities II 3560LAS Elective PE: Modern Fitness I 3560PFF Elective PE: Modern Fitness II 3560PFS Elective PE: Team Sports I 3560TSF Elective PE: Team Sports II 3560TSS

Selecting Your Remaining Courses (cont’d) Business PrinBusMgmt/BUSN101 IVY (DC)* 4562D Intro to Computer Science 4803 English Mass Media 1084 Journalism 1080 (Must have “C” or higher in English) Etymology 1060 (Must have “B” or higher in English)

Selecting Your Remaining Courses (cont’d) Family & Consumer Sciences Intro to Housing & Interior Design 5350 Nutrition & Wellness 5342 Fashion & Textiles Careers I 5420F – 5420S Fine Arts (Theatre & Visual) Theatre Arts 4242 Adv Theatre Arts 4240 Theatre Production 4248 Intro to 2D Art 4000 *If you are taking Intro to 2D Art in 8th grade, you may enroll in the advanced art courses found on the back of your course selection form and in the “Rising Freshmen Pre-Enrollment packet.”

Selecting Your Remaining Courses (cont’d) Fine Arts (Music) Piano & Electric Keyboard I 4204I Piano & Electric Keyboard II 4204II Beginning Chorus 4182F – 4182S Intermediate Concert Band 4168F – 4168S (Director approval required) Instrumental Ensemble – Percussion 4162F – 4162S Advanced Concert Band 4170S (Audition & director approval required) Jazz Band 4164 Beginning Orchestra 4166F – 4166S (Strings-only course!) Advanced Orchestra 4174F – 4174S

Selecting Your Remaining Courses (cont’d) Social Studies Indiana Studies 1518 Current Problems, Issues & Events 1512 Study Halls 1st Semester Study Hall 0001F 2nd Semester Study Hall 0002S Alternate Courses Please be sure to mark an alternate course to be scheduled for each semester in case an original course request cannot be fulfilled! 1512

Indiana Online Academy (IOA) 2018 Summer Session: June 5th – July 20th Summer School is FREE! Students can take up to 2 courses Registration will begin in January (www.indianaonlineacademy.org) Students must complete an Online Coursework Approval Form (available in January) AND register on IOA’s website If you FAIL or do not complete the course you will get an ‘F’ on your PHS transcript Many students utilize IOA to earn credit in PE I, PE II, & Health. Students can also repeat courses via IOA in an effort to earn a higher grade!

Sample 9th Grade Schedule #1 1st Semester 2nd Semester English 9 Algebra I Biology I PE I PE II Intro to 2D Art Preparing for College & Careers Beginning Chorus Nutrition & Wellness Health Alternate: Study Hall

Sample 9th Grade Schedule #2 1st Semester 2nd Semester English 9 Honors Geometry PLTW: Principles of Biomedical Sciences PE I Health Intermediate Concert Band French I French II Fashion & Textile Careers I Fashion & Textiles Careers I Alternate: Intro to Computer Science Alternate: Journalism

Sample 9th Grade Schedule #3 1st Semester 2nd Semester English 9 Honors Algebra II Honors Chemistry I Honors Spanish I PLTW: Intro to Engineering Design PrinBusMgmt/BUSN101 IVY (DC) Theatre Arts Current Problems, Issues & Events Elective PE: APC Alternate: Study Hall Alternate: Intro to Housing & Interior Design

2018-2019 School Year Class of 2022 2018-2019 schedule Class of 2022