1. Your Senior Year Schedule
Making Informed Choices
Preparing for Life After High School

2. Schedule your courses on HAC.
Paper form is a worksheet
Enter courses online via HAC (OPEN NOW!)

3. Scheduling Expectations & Deadlines
Important Dates to keep in mind:
Nov. 30th & Dec. 1 Scheduling Presentations (Welcome!)
Dec. 22 Coursework Sheets due to Counseling Office
Dec. 22 Scheduling Deadline for HAC
12-22 All applications due
February-March counselors will meet with students to finalize schedules

4. Your goal after High School
4 year college
3.0 or above
Good SAT or ACT scores
Core 40 or Honors Diploma
2 year college
Technical College
Apprenticeship
Military

5. Special Programs for Seniors
Professional Business Career Exp (formally Co- op)-Mrs. Hank
Professional Career Internship-Mrs. O’Grady
Elkhart Area Career Center – Mrs. Leister
Building Trades-Mr. Crooks
Penn Accelerated & Technical Education College (CTE) Program-Mrs. Ball

6. Business Related Work Exp.
For those students interested in working in a (Formally Co-op)
Usually a paid position
hours per week on the job
You must have a job before school begins in the fall
3rd and 4th blocks every day
See Mrs. Hank
Course number: 225 &227 (Gold)

7. Professional Career Internship
Can be a job shadowing opportunity
Or, can be a paid position that’s not in an office setting.
Only up to 3 blocks, 75 hour per block per semester
You are responsible for placement
For those interested in getting experience in a particular career
Not for those interested in teaching
Course Number: 680 (B & G 4th)
See Mrs. O’Grady

8. Elkhart Area Career Center
29 different courses
Audio/Video Production 1 & EMT: Emergency Medical Technician
Automation & Robotics 1 & Firefighting
Automotive Collision Repair Floral design & Event Planning 1 & 2
Automotive Refinishing Graphic Design 1 & 2
Automotive Service Technology 1 & Intro to Health Careers
CAD: Computer Aided Drafting & Design 1 & Law Enforcement
CNA Preparation Machine Shop 1 & 2
Commercial Photography 1 & Medical Assisting 1 & 2
Computer Networking/PC Maintenance 1& Motorcycle/Outdoor Power Technology 1 & 2
Construction Trades 1 & Veterinary Careers 1 & 2
Cosmetology 1 & Welding 1 & 2
Creative Landscaping 1 & 2
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Culinary Arts 1 & 2
Dental Health Careers
Diesel Service Technology 1 & 2
Early Childhood Education 1 & 2
Early College : Health Care Specialist 1 & 2
1st year –Junior only, currently enrolled

9. Elkhart Area Career Center
Application due December 22, 2017
Must attend the Open House January 21st 1:30 – 3:30pm
$5000 Tuition is paid for by Penn High School
You will need to buy some supplies, uniforms, tools
1st and 2nd OR 3rd and 4th block every day
Bus transportation available (*with the exception of Cosmetology) once school begins in the fall.
Students will need to find own transportation until PHM is in session
Full-year commitment
Students returning for 2nd year must earn at least a C-
Fill-out the enrollment form to indicate program choice
Last day for students June 6th at EACC
June 5th is PHM last day

10. Building Trades 1st and 2nd block every day
Application due December 22nd to Technology Office
Must provide your own transportation to the building site.
See Mr. Crooks

11. Penn Accelerated College Program (CTE)
Begin college coursework before you graduate
You earn college credit and high school credit
Tuition is paid by the State of Indiana
You must provide your own transportation
Classes may be held in the morning, afternoon or evening.
To take a course at a college you must qualify for admittance as well as Penn’s criteria (see Program of Studies)
Includes Cosmetology at Michiana Beauty
Pharmacy Technician Training ( Seniors only) 10 week program
See Mrs. Ball

12. Early Graduation
For those who want to be finished by the end of first semester.
On your schedule, cross out all of second semester with a big X.

13. Dismiss Study Hall Study hall (Outside of school)
In place of study hall
1st or 4th block
2.5+ GPA
Must have parking permit
Disciplinary Record in good standing
Counseling Office will have permission forms

14. First Step
Do the Worksheet
(paper form)

15. COMPLETE COURSE REQUEST IN HAC
Second Step
COMPLETE COURSE REQUEST IN HAC
Before DEADLINE

17. Graduation Requirements & Options
English 12: AP, ACP, Ivy Tech
Government: AP, ACP
Economics: AP (full year)

18. Course Menu

19. Build your own schedulePD
Semester Course #
Semester Course # 1
English 12 or (Ivy Tech/ACP/AP) 2 3 4
Gov or Econ (AP)
Econ or Gov (AP) 5
Elective 6 7 8
Study Hall/Internship

20. If you choose Professional Business Career Exp (Co-op)PD
Semester Course #
Semester Course # 1
English 12 or (Ivy Tech/ACP/AP) 2 3 4
Gov or Econ (AP)
Econ or Gov (AP) 5
PBCE 6 7 8

21. If you choose Career CenterPD
Semester Course #
Semester Course # 1
English 12 or (Ivy Tech/ACP/AP) 2
Gov or Econ (AP)
Econ or Gov (AP) 3 4 5
Elkhart Career Center 6 7 8

22. If you choose Building TradesPD
Semester Course #
Semester Course # 1
English 12 (Ivy Tech/ACP/AP) 2 3 4
Gov or Econ (AP)
Econ or Gov (AP) 5 BT 6 7 8

23. If you choose Professional Career InternshipPD
Semester Course #
Semester Course # 1
English 12 or (Ivy Tech/ACP/AP) 2
Gov or Econ (AP)
Econ or Gov (AP) 3
PCI?
Intern. Study hall 4
PCI ? 5 7 8

24. If you choose the Penn Accelerated College ProgramPD
Semester Course #
Semester Course # 1
English 12 (Ivy Tech/ACP/AP) 2
Gov or Econ (AP)
Econ or Gov (AP) 3
Penn Accelerated CP? 4
Intern Dismissed Study Hall
(If needed)
(Ask instructor)

25. Fill in the other blanksPD
Semester Course #
Semester Course # 1
English 12 (Ivy Tech/ACP/AP) 2
Math 3
Science 4
Gov or Econ (AP)
Econ or Gov (AP) 5
Elective 6 7 8
Study Hall

26. Do you have the Honors Diploma Requirements?
You must have one of these:
2 AP courses(4 credits)
6 College Credits
1 AP class(2 credits) + 3 College Credits
8 High School Math Credits
6-8 Foreign Language Credits
2 Fine Arts Credits
3.0 Cumulative GPA
No grades less than a C-

27. What is AP? What is ACP? AP ACP- IU’s Dual Credit Program
Created by College Board
Test at the end may get you some college credits. Score of a 3 or higher
Fee for some classes to take the end of year test
ACP- IU’s Dual Credit Program
Run by Indiana University
3 credits for each class if tuition is paid
Fee of $25 per credit hour or so for tuition
paid to IU

28. Do you need English ? English 12 Ivy Tech English 111/112
Course focuses non-fiction text and writing
Must meet requirements for dual credit.
AP English Literature – Summer reading mandatory - Literature is for the student who loves to read poetry, plays and literary fiction even if she loves STEM classes more. It is for the student who may never have the opportunity to take a literature course again because his undergraduate years include a long haul of Organic Chemistry. It is for the student who relishes making connections and discoveries.
ACP Composition & Literature
College Level, 1 semester of Reading & 1 semester of Writing , college credit earned if C or better
Level changes will be prohibited past the deadline

29. Do you need Math credits?
Core 40-- need Algebra I 1 & 2, Algebra II 1 & 2
Geometry 1 & 2,
Honors—Math must be above & After Algebra 2; all grades above C-
Colleges like to see a senior math class
Can’t decide what to take? Ask your math teacher for a recommendation

30. Do you need a Science class?
Core 40 requires 6 science credits
Honors requires 6 science credits
Biology & ICP or Chemistry is required for Core 40 & above diplomas!
Need a 3rd year of Science (lab)
Ex: Adv. Environmental science, Anatomy, etc. IE: Search for options in Science section of course menu

31. Do you need World Language credits ?
Most colleges require two years
More selective colleges require three or four years
Not required for Core 40 but strongly encouraged!!!!
Academic honors requires of 3 years of same language OR 4 credits each in two languages (not online)

32. I need an application? Yearbook Newspaper Peer Leader EACC
Adv. Child Development
Business Work Experience
Building Trades
Robotics
Student Assistant
Student Intern
Freshmen Mentoring
ACP, Dual Credit classes through Mrs. Ball

33. When are the applications due?
All Penn Applications are due December 22nd
EACC due 12/22
ACP Applications
CHECK YOUR ! ACP, IU, and Mr. Westra will send reminders and invites on PHM mail

34. Don’t leave those Alternate lines blank!!
Alternate Courses
When electives you have chosen are full we will use one of your alternates
You choose, or we choose for you!!!
Don’t leave those Alternate lines blank!!

35. What’s Next?!
Take the time to read through the course descriptions in the program of study:
org/files/ %20Final%20POS.pdf
Complete paper worksheet and turn into Counseling Office by December 22nd
Schedule your classes in HAC (by 12/22); open now
Fill out & turn in all applications (by 12/22)

36. MEET THOSE DEADLINES!
Counselors will proof schedules and meet with student individual beginning in February
Students who do not adhere to the 12/22/2017 deadline will not have priority over elective changes.

37. Questions?????????
Have a wonderful week!