1. WELCOME January 30, 2017 Junior “Class of 2018” & Parents!
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2. Junior Parent Meeting
Making the transition from high school to college or the workforce Mapping the Road Ahead
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3. What Every Student Needs:
Good Attendance
Resume (your high school transcript)
References / Recommendations
List of Activities / Extra-curricular
A DIPLOMA!
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4. Core 40 Diploma Credits Years Courses English 8 Credits 4 years
Core 40 English
Math
6 Credits
3 years
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Science
Biology
Core 40 Science
Chemistry, ICP or Physics

5. Core 40 Diploma Credits Years Courses Social Studies 6 Credits 3 years
World History OR World Geography (2 cr)
US History
Govt & Econ PE
2 Credits
2 semesters
PE I & PE II
Health
1 Credit
1 semester
Health and Wellness

6. Core 40 Diploma Credits Years Courses Directed Electives 5 Credits
World Languages
Fine Arts
Career-Technical
General Electives
6-8 Credits
Any Core 40 elective course
Local Requirements
4 credits
Additional electives (including Personal Finance)
TOTAL
(WCHS)
= 44 Credits

7. Academic Honors Diploma
Complete all requirements for Core 40
Earn a total of 47 credits
Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits (Advanced Math)
Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits
Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits
Earn a grade of “C-” or above in courses that count towards the diploma
Have a cumulative GPA of a “B” or above (3.0)

8. Additional AHD Requirements
Students must complete one of the following:
2 AP courses & corresponding exams
Dual high school/college credit courses resulting in 6 college credits
1 AP course & exam + 3 credits from dual credit course

9. Technical Honors Diploma
Complete all requirements for a Core 40
Earn a total of 47 credits
Complete a career-technical program (6 or more related credits) resulting in industry certification –OR- college credits
Earn a grade of “C-” or better in courses that count toward the diploma
Have a cumulative GPA of a “B” or better (3.0)

10. Additional THD Requirements
Students must complete one of the following:
Any of the options (A-F) of the Core 40 with Academic Honors
Score at or above the following levels on WorkKeys: Reading for Information-Level 6; Applied Math-Level 6; Locating Information-Level 5
Earn the state minimum score on Accuplacer

11. General Diploma Same as Core 40 EXCEPT:
2 years of science (Biology 1 required)
2 years of math (Algebra 1 required)
Geography or World History NOT required
Career Academic Sequence/Flex credits replace Directed Electives requirement
Parent/student conference and OPT-OUT sign-off required
What if you aren’t on track for Core 40?

12. What Can I Do With a General Diploma?
Military
Many reps come during lunch – check in with them
Workforce
Most places of employment require a diploma
Accepted for Admission to Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes
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13. End of Course Assessments
Required to graduate with any Indiana diploma
You must pass both the English 10 and Algebra I ECA tests
Retests twice a year junior and senior years
Waiver/appeal process available
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14. ECA Waiver/Appeal Take the ECA test once/year Maintain 95% attendance
Participate in remediation activities
Maintain C- GPA in courses required for graduation
Demonstration of skills on standards OR work readiness assessment/portfolio
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15. Recommended for Students Going to 4-year Colleges:
Four years of math in high school
Four years of science in high school
At least two years of a world language
Taking the SAT or ACT by spring of the junior year and fall of senior year
Participation in Extra-curricular Activities
Rule of thumb: Take the most challenging classes you can, while still being successful
We’ve covered the minimum requirements for the CORE 40 and Academic Honors Diplomas, but there are some other things to keep in mind if you are planning to attend a 4-year college or university.
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16. Indiana has found that:
Inadequately prepared students take more remediation classes in college, and are more likely to drop out
The more education a student receives after high school (whether two-year college, four-year college, apprenticeship training, or occupational skill training) the better chance they have for increasing earnings and job security
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17. What’s Next? TIMELINE Juniors Sign up now for a Strong Senior Schedule
Register for and take SAT or ACT (once in Spring / once in early Fall)
College Visits – narrow choices down to 3
Apply for top choices when applications are available in (August-September)
TIMELINE
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18. Early WCHS
Early college high schools blend high school and college in a rigorous yet supportive program, compressing the time it takes to complete a high school diploma and the first two years of college.
Saves time for students and money for parents
All of the college courses WCHS will be offering through Ivy Tech will be FREE!!!
20 different course offerings
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19. Early College @ WCHS *English *Math *Social Studies *Science
English 111 (Composition)
Eng. 112 (Exposition & Persuasion)
*Math
Adv. Math (Applications) - M125 (BSU)
College Algebra - M136
Trigonometry - M137
Calculus - M215 (I.U.)
*Social Studies
U.S. Government - POLS 101
American History - HIST 102
*Science
Biology II - BIO101
Chemistry II - CHEM 101
APES (Environmental Science) – AP
*courses listed here have criteria which must be met in order to enroll for college credit. Criteria is gained through PSAT, SAT, ACT or Accuplacer scores.
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20. Early College @ WCHS Agriculture Business: Engineering/Technology
Agri-business
Agri-Power
Animal Science
Plant & Soils Science
Landscape
Engineering/Technology
Intro to Adv. Manufacturing: A and B
Adv. Manufacturing I
Adv. Manufacture II
Business:
Careers
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21. Early College @ WCHS Priority Dual Credit List
All academic courses offered are on the Priority List provided by the DOE
Classes should transfer to any public school in Indiana
Contact your student’s perspective school to check transferability to Indiana private schools
All courses will count for AHD and THD requirements
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22. Other “Special Programs”
Muncie Area Career Center
Takes 3-4 periods (usually a.m.)
Program areas:
Automotive Technology, Biomedical Sciences, Construction Technology, Cosmetology (2-year program), Dental Careers, Early Childhood Education, Electricity Education, Health Sciences I & II, Information Technology, Public Safety (Fire & Law), Welding Technology
Career Internship Exploration– Up to 3 periods of work experience + activity period class
Seniors only
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23. Alternative Opportunities
PLATO (Computer WCHS)
Intended for “Credit Recovery”
Students do not take courses for the first time in Plato
(except in rare cases of scheduling conflicts or a student is short of credits)
REMINDERS
All students must have a full schedule (7 periods)
7 semester graduates must apply in writing
Concerning “Independent Online Courses,” please communicate in advance of signing up AND provide documentation following completion in order for credit to appear on your WCHS transcript.
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24. SENIOR YEAR SCHEDULE SELECTION SHEET
SCHEDULE SHEET
SENIOR YEAR SCHEDULE SELECTION SHEET
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25. Scheduling, Cont.
Class of 2018 Schedules are due Feb. 3 “Course Description Guide” and “Course Blurbs” are available on the WCHS website: wchs.rc.k12.in.us click on “Guidance”
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26. Junior “Class of 2018” & Parents!
THANK YOU!
Junior “Class of 2018” & Parents!
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