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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 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 12 or English 12 Honors Geometry, Pre-Calculus Honors, AP Calculus Honors Physics, Chemistry II, or Biology II Government/Economics 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. 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) 18

19. 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 - Midwestern Engineers -Williams Bros. Pharmacy Cadet Teaching -ElementaryArts/Music/PE/Special Ed -Jr. High -High School 19

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21. 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 Senior year is last preparatory year before college level work (rigor of senior year schedule) Colleges want students to take some type of math senior year 21

22. 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) USI will no longer accept students on a conditional basis VU requires one year of high school chemistry for all Health Occupations majors 22

23. Nursing wants more men; Engineering wants more women. (Purdue) Colleges admit off performance NOT potential. 23

24. 21 st Century Scholars NCAA Div. I or II athlete *Must register with NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org 24

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