1. Course Enrollment For the sophomore class of2014-2015

2. How do you choose courses? What type of education/training is required for your planned career area/job? What schools offer the career area/program? Have you investigated admission requirements? Have you prepared by enrolling in challenging high school courses?

3. Basic preparation Meet ECA requirements in Algebra I and English 10 Earn a diploma Regular diploma Regular diploma Core 40 diploma Core 40 diploma Academic Honors diploma Academic Honors diploma Technical Honors diploma Technical Honors diploma

4. GQE Requirements Meet ECA requirements in Algebra I (564) and English 10 (360) Waiver Retest at least once a year Retest at least once a year Complete all remediation provided by school Complete all remediation provided by school Maintain 95% attendance rate Maintain 95% attendance rate Achieve a C- average (1.5 GPA) in the 34 credits specifically required for graduation Achieve a C- average (1.5 GPA) in the 34 credits specifically required for graduation Complete all graduation requirements Complete all graduation requirements Complete requirements for “Evidence-based” waiver or “Work-readiness” waiver Complete requirements for “Evidence-based” waiver or “Work-readiness” waiver

5. Core 40 Diploma English8 credits Eng 9, 10, 11 and a senior English course Mathematics6 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Social Studies6 credits World History (full year) US History (full year) Government & Econ (1 semester each) Science6 credits Must include: Biology I, and ICP, or Chemistry, or Physics, And one other science course Health1 credit 1 semester PE2 credits 2 semesters Directed Electives 5 credits In any combination selected from World Languages, Fine Arts & Career/Technical Local Grad. Req.1 credit Preparation for College and Careers Total Credits40 credits

6. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma English8 credits English 9, 10, 11 and a senior English course Mathematics8 credits Must include: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, And 2 credits from the following: Trigonometry, Probability and Statistics, Pre-calculus/Trigonometry Social Studies6 credits World History (full year) US History (full year) Government & Econ (1 semester each) Science6 credits Must include: Biology I, and ICP, or Chemistry, or Physics, And one other science course Health1 credit 1 semester PE2 credits 2 semesters World Languages 6 or 8 credits 3 years (6 credits) of one language OR 2 years (4 credits) of two different languages Fine Arts2 credits 2 semesters of visual art, instrumental music, vocal music or theatre arts Local Grad. Req.1 credit Preparation for College and Careers Total Credits47 credits *Must have GPA of 3.0 by end of senior year *No semester grade below C- in the 47 required credits

7. Additional considerations for Academic Honors Diploma: Must complete ONE of the following: 4 AP credits and corresponding AP exams –OR- Dual HS/college courses resulting in 6 college credits from the priority dual credit course list. –OR- 2 AP credits and corresponding AP exam and a dual HS/college course resulting in 3 college credits –OR- 1750 or higher on SAT(3 sections, no score less than a 530 on any section –OR- ACT composite of 26 or above, must include writing

8. Indiana Department of Education Guidance Document for Priority Dual Credit Courses Jasper High School CourseCredit HoursUniversity Agreement Automotive Services Technology I and II 12 Ivy Tech Automotive Services Technology I and II 12 Ivy Tech Early Childhood 6Ivy Tech Principles of Business Management3Ivy Tech Computer Integrated Man.-PLTW3Ivy Tech Digital Electronics-PLTW3Ivy Tech Engineering Design and Development-PLTW 3Ivy Tech Intro. To Engineering Design-PLTW3Ivy Tech Principles of Engineering-PLTW3Ivy Tech Welding Technology I and II 15 Ivy Tech Welding Technology I and II 15 Ivy Tech Precision Machine Technology 18 Vincennes University Precision Machine Technology 18 Vincennes University HOSA (Medical Terminology) 3 Vincennes University Criminal Justice 6 Vincennes University HOSA (Medical Terminology) 3 Vincennes University Criminal Justice 6 Vincennes University Human Body Systems-PLTW 3 Missouri S&T Human Body Systems-PLTW 3 Missouri S&T Medical Interventions-PLTW 3 Missouri S&T Medical Interventions-PLTW 3 Missouri S&T Principles of Bio. Med.-PLTW 3 Missouri S&T Principles of Bio. Med.-PLTW 3 Missouri S&T Anatomy and Physiology (Adv. Science A&P) 6 Oakland City University AP Government 3 Oakland City University Anatomy and Physiology (Adv. Science A&P) 6 Oakland City University AP Government 3 Oakland City University US History Honors 6 Oakland City University US History Honors 6 Oakland City University Economics Honors 3 Oakland City University Economics Honors 3 Oakland City University Psychology 3 Oakland City University Psychology 3 Oakland City University Spanish 4 4 Oakland City University Spanish 4 4 Oakland City University German 4 4 Oakland City University German 4 4 Oakland City University French 4 4 Oakland City University French 4 4 Oakland City University English Literature 3 Oakland City University English Literature 3 Oakland City University Adv. Speech 3 Oakland City University Adv. Speech 3 Oakland City University

9. Core 40 Technical Honors Diploma English8 credits Eng 9, 10, 11 and a senior English course Mathematics6 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Social Studies6 credits World History (full year) US History (full year) Government & Econ (1 semester each) Science6 credits Must include: Biology I, and ICP, or Chemistry, or Physics, and one other science course Health1 credit 1 semester PE2 credits 2 semesters Electives12 credits Complete a Career Technical program in a related sequence of courses resulting in 8-10 career-tech credits Local Grad. Req.1 credit Preparation for College and Careers Total Credits47 credits *Must have GPA of 3.0 by end of senior year *No semester grade below C- in the 47 required credits

10. For the Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma, students must: Complete all requirements for Core 40. Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state- approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following: Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential, or or Pathway dual credits from the lists of priority courses resulting in 6 transcripted college credits Complete one of the following, - Any one of the 5 options for the Core 40 with Academic Honors - Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys; Reading for Information – Level 6, Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and Locating Information-Level 5. - Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75. - Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass; Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80.

11. General Diploma Beginning with students who enter high school in 2007- 2008, completion of Core 40 becomes a graduation requirement. A general diploma is only available to students whose parents feel students are unable to complete the Core 40 curriculum. To graduate with less than Core 40, a formal Opt-out process must be completed. Beginning in fall 2011, Core 40 will be an admissions requirement to attend a public four-year university in Indiana (Core 40 is a minimum requirement – colleges may have additional admissions requirements).

12. General Diploma English8 credits Eng 9, 10, 11 and a senior English course Mathematics6 credits Must include 2 credits in Algebra I Social Studies6 credits World History (full year) US History (full year) Government & Econ (1 semester each) Science6 credits Biology I and two more science courses Health1 credit 1 semester PE2 credits 2 semesters Career Academic Sequence 6 credits Electives selected to take advantage of career exploration Local Grad. Req.1 credit Comp. Apps., or Pers. Finance, or Preparation for College Careers Total Credits40 credits

13. Core 40 Opt-Out Triggers A parent may request that a student be exempted from the Core 40 curriculum and be required to complete the general diploma to graduate, or The student does not pass at least three (3) courses required under the Core 40 curriculum, or The student receives a score on the graduation examination that is in the twenty-fifth percentile or lower when taking the graduation exam for the first time. ***If the decision is made to opt-out of Core 40, the student is required to complete the course/credit requirements for a general diploma and the career/academic sequence the student will pursue is determined.

14. Core 40 Opt-Out Process The student, the student’s parent/guardian, and the student’s counselor meet to discuss the student’s progress. The student’s career/course plan is reviewed. The student’s parent/guardian determines whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits by completing the general curriculum or the Core 40 curriculum. Opt-Out form signed by parent and student

15. 10th Grade Enrollment Decisions English Social Studies MathScience Foreign Language Electives

16. Considerations for course selection: Any English, math, or science course that you did not pass must be repeated. Have you completed health and PE? Strength of schedule is very important to four-year colleges. Four college prep classes/semester recommended.

17. English Choices English 10 or English 10, Honors Recommendation of B- in English 9, Honors or A+ in English 9 Refer to course description booklet for detailed recommendations. Electives: Student Publications Student Publications

18. Social Studies World History, World History Honors, or AP World History Refer to course description booklet for detailed recommendations

19. Math Choices Algebra I Algebra I, Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II Algebra II, Honors ***Check with your math teacher for their recommendation.

20. Science Choices CourseRecommendation Integrated Chemistry/PhysicsBiology I Chemistry IBiology I and Algebra I Chemistry I, Honors*Biology I, Honors and Algebra I, Honors *Chemistry I, Honors recommended for all dual credit science classes

21. PLTW BioMed Science option The PLTW BioMed Science course will count towards a third year science credit for all diploma types.

22. World Languages French I or II German I or II Spanish I or II Colleges prefer to see advanced study of one language, however, at least two years of a foreign language are recommended.

23. Dual Credit Classes for juniors and seniors Through Oakland City University JHS Course Recommendation (C or above) Credits Psychology US History 3 Sociology 3 Ethics 3 AP Government US History 3 Economics Honors US History 3 US History Honors World History 3/sem French 4 French 3 4 German 4 German 3 4 Spanish 4 Spanish 3 4

24. More Dual Credit Classes for juniors and seniors Through Oakland City University JHS Course Recommendation (C or above) Credits AP Calculus Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry4 AP Statistics Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry3 Pre-Calculus Sem 1 Algebra II 3 Pre-Calculus Sem 2 Algebra II 3 AP Biology Chemistry I 4 AP Chemistry Chemistry I 5 Physics I, Honors Chemistry I 4 Earth/Space Science, Hon Chemistry I 4 Adv Science, A & P Chemistry I 6

25. Even More Dual Credit Classes Through Oakland City University Even More Dual Credit Classes Through Oakland City University JHS Course Recommendation (C or above) Credits AP Eng Lang & CompEnglish 10, Honors6 AP Eng Lit & CompAP Eng Lang & Comp6 English CompAmerican Lit & Comp3 Adv. Speech Comm.English 103 All courses are currently $25 per credit hour 12 – 15 credit hours is equal to one college semester The acceptance of credit transfers is always at the discretion of the university you attend

26. Now for: ElectivesElectives

27. Art First Semester CeramicsPrintmaking Second Semester Sculpture Intro to 3D Art Full Year Courses Introduction & Advanced 2D Art** Full Year Courses Introduction & Advanced 2D Art** Drawing I and II Painting I and II **Must take this course before taking any other art course

28. Science related PLTW Curriculum Principles of the Biomedical Sciences Human Body Systems Medical Interventions Medical Innovations All PLTW BioMed Classes will count towards a science credit.

29. Second Biomedical Course HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS (PROJECT LEAD THE WAY): Students examine the interactions of body systems as they explore identity, communication, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal manikin, work through interesting real world cases and often play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries.

30. Business All students must have 1 credit of Comp. Apps., or Personal Fin., or Prep. For College and Careers. First Semester only Intro. To Business Intro. To Business Intro. To Comm. Intro. To Comm. Second Semester only Prin. of marketing Prin. of marketing Info. Comm. And Tech. Info. Comm. And Tech. Full Year courses Interactive Media Accounting I Business Math Radio TV (I) and (II) Available First or Second Semester Preparation for College and Careers Entrep. And New Ventures, Prin. Of Bus. Mgmt.

31. Family & Consumer Science First Semester Interpersonal Relations Child Development Second Semester Interpersonal Relations Adv. Child Dev. Full Year Courses Nutrition/Wellness

32. Music Vocal Music Beginning Chorus Intermediate Chorus Advanced Chorus* Instrumental Music Dance Performance* - (Flag line with Band) (Flag line with Band) Band/Intermediate Band* Band/Advanced Band* All are full year courses except Dance Performance *Audition required

33. Physical Education P.E. II Lifeguard Training Must be able to swim 500 yds continuously using several specific strokes, tread water for 2 min using legs only, and submerge to 7-10 ft to retrieve a 10 lb object and return with it to the surface. Strength and Conditioning S/C class for Male athletes S/C class for Male athletes S/C class for Female athletes S/C class for Female athletes S/C class for non-athletes S/C class for non-athletes Check your transcript to make sure you have completed 2 semesters of PE

34. Technology Fundamentals of Engineering 1 and 2 Focuses on the process of applying engineering, technological, scientific principles in design, production & operation of products, structures and system. Students use modern technological processes, computers, CAD software and production systems Each semester contains its own set of activities, therefore students may take the two semesters independently of one another

35. Technology Project Lead the Way Introduction to Engineering Design – Algebra I required Principles of Engineering (need IED) Principles of Engineering (need IED) Digital Electronics (need IED and POE) Digital Electronics (need IED and POE) Computer Integrated Manufacturing (need IED and POE) Civil Engineering and Architecture (need IED and POE) Engineering Design and Development – capstone course Computer Science Engineering

36. Theatre Arts Theatre Arts I and II – first year course ***Audition required *will meet fine art requirement for academic honors diploma

37. Vocational Programs to consider for future planning Available for juniors Auto Mechanics Building Trades Welding IT:ISS (A+ cert) – need Algebra I & PCC Machine Trades All take multiple periods per day. Available for seniors Same as junior year Plus Health Science Education Accel. Health Science Education Health Science Education – Intro. to Pharmacy Criminal Justice Early Childhood Development – need Child Dev & Parenting IT:Network Sys – need IT:ISS Cadet Teaching

38. Ivy Tech College Credit Classes Auto Mechanics I – 6 credit hours Auto Mechanics II – 6 credit hours Welding II – 15 credit hours There will be no extra charge for college tuition for the credit hours Students must earn a grade of “B” or better to receive the college credit.