1. Agenda 6:30-8:00 Curriculum Fair and Extra- Curricular Fair at CFC 6:30-8:00 Curriculum Fair and Extra- Curricular Fair at CFC CMS 6:30-7:15 Large Auditorium CMS 6:30-7:15 Large Auditorium MCMS 7:30-8:15 Large Auditorium MCMS 7:30-8:15 Large Auditorium Informational meetings for students in special education who are involved in the Resource Program – RM A13/A14 at CFC Informational meetings for students in special education who are involved in the Resource Program – RM A13/A14 at CFC MCMS 6:30-6:50 MCMS 6:30-6:50 CMS 7:30-7:50 CMS 7:30-7:50

2. Guidance Staff Director of Guidance: Brandon Bitting Freshman Counselors: Emily Kennerk (A-K) Sally Gerber (L-Z) Sally Gerber (L-Z) Class of 2017 Counselor: Rachel Fox Class of 2016 Counselor: Janet Crawford Class of 2015 Counselor: Tracy Cross (A-K) Lauren Kimes (L-Z) Lauren Kimes (L-Z) Guidance Secretary/Registrar: Sherry Baker

3. Course Description Guide Please read Introduction, pages 3-5 Look through 10-12 courses (BLACK TEXT) for future classes/programs Choose classes from Freshman Center section (BLUE TEXT) on page 58CFC Prerequisite = MUST complete previous course(s) Recommendation = Guide for decision making Refer to Appendix (pg. 74) for additional information about Career Pathways/AP

4. Diploma Types * Core 40 -44 total credits * Core 40 with Academic Honors -47 total credits * Core 40 with Technical Honors -47 total credits Diploma Types

5. Earning a CORE 40 Diploma Earning a CORE 40 Diploma *Complete the required courses to earn a total of 44 credits *Meet the Indiana curriculum requirements: -English, Math, PE, Science, Social Studies & Electives *Pass both End of Course Assessments (ECA) -Algebra 1 -English 10 *Complete Financial Literacy Requirement Earning a Core 40 Diploma

6. Achieving Academic Honors (47 credits) Complete the required courses to earn a total of 47 credits Complete all Core 40 requirements 2 additional Core 40 math credits, 6-8 World Language credits, 2 Core 40 Fine Arts credits Semester grades of C- or better, Cumulative GPA of 7.0 (B-) or better Earning an Academic Honors Diploma

7. Academic Honors (Cont.) Students must also complete one of the following: 1) Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take the corresponding exams 2) Earn 6 verifiable college credits in dual credit courses 3) Combination of AP and Dual Credit 4) Earn a combined score of 1750 or higher with a minimum score of 530 in critical reading, math and writing section. 5) Earn a composite score of 26 or higher on the ACT and complete the written section. Academic Honors Diploma (Cont.)

8. Earning a Technical Honors Diploma Complete the required courses to earn a total of 47 credits Complete all Core 40 requirements Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state approved College & Career Pathway Semester grades of C- or better, Cumulative GPA of 7.0 (B-) or better

9. Core 40 w/ Technical Honors (Cont.) *Students must complete one of the following: 1) Pathway designed industry-based certification or credential 2) Pathway dual credits (6 college credits) * Students must complete one of the following: 1) Any one of the additional requirements for the Core 40 w/ AHD 2) Earn specific scores on the WorkKeys assessment Technical Honors Diploma (Cont.)

10. Four Year Plan

11. Course Selection Sheet Mint Green Hand-out Course Selection Sheets

12. Submit Selections Online www.nacs.k12.in.us * click “Students” * click “POWER SCHOOL” * Sign in * click “Class Registration” -click the pencil icon to see class options -click the pencil icon to see class options OR go to www.powerschool.nacs.k12.in.us OR go to www.powerschool.nacs.k12.in.us -same process as above Submit Selections Online

13. English English 9 both semesters = 2 credits English 10 both semesters = 2 credits English 11 both semesters = 2 credits English 12 both semesters = 2 credits Total= 8 Credits ENGLISH pg 63 CFC English 93101__X__ 3102__X__ Rec._DMK English 9 Honors3701_____ 3702_____ Rec._____ English 9/H-World Studies 3801_____ 3802_____ Rec._____ Language Lab 3051_____ 3052_____ Rec._____

14. Mathematics Algebra I both semesters= 2 credits Geometry both semesters= 2 credits Algebra II both semesters= 2 credits Totals= 6 credits *Students MUST take an additional math or quantitative reasoning course all 4 years of high school. AHD = math MATHEMATICS pg 68-69 CFC Algebra I 6111_X__ 6112 __X__ Rec._DMK Algebra Enrichment 6101____ 6102_____ Rec._____ Geometry 6201____ 6202 _____ Rec.____ Geometry Honors* RIT Score_______ 6711_____ 6712 _____ Rec._____ Algebra II Honors 6721_____ 6722 _____ Rec.____

15. Physical Education PHYSICAL EDUCATION pg 69 CFC Physical Education I & II 9021__X__ 9022__X__ Physical Education both semesters= 2 credits Health one semester= 1 credit Total= 3 credits

16. Science SCIENCE pg 69,70 CFC Life/Physical Science 7016_____ 7006_____ Rec._____ Biology I 7101_X___ 7102_X___ Rec._DMK Biology I/H 7711_____ 7712______ Rec._____ Biology I both semesters= 2 credits Advance Science both semesters= 2 credits Chemistry/Physics/ICP both semesters= 2 credits Total= 6 credits

17. Social Studies SOCIAL STUDIES (unless enrolled in Math or Language Labs) pg 71 CFC World History & Civilization 8101__X__ 8102__X__ Geography & History of the World 8111_____ 8112_____ World History&Civ/H-World Studies 8751_____ 8752_____ Rec.__ World History Honors 8741_____ 8742_____ Rec.__ Wrld. Hist./Geog. Of the Wrld both semesters= 2 credits U.S. History both semester= 2 credits U.S. Government one semester= 1 credit Economics on semester= 1 credit Total= 6 credits

18. Labs LABS (mandatory if failed 8 th grade ISTEP) pg 64,68 CFC Language Arts Lab 3051_____ 3052_____ Algebra Enrichment 6101_____ 6102_____

19. Algebra Enrichment and Language Lab Mandatory for students who did not pass 8 th grade ISTEP Proactive Help pass End of Course Assessment (ECA) in Algebra I and English 10 Practice needed skills

20. Elective Courses Additional course offerings other than core subject requirements. Additional course offerings other than core subject requirements. Consider a Study Hall (no credit) Consider a Study Hall (no credit) Pay attention to courses that are “audition only”. Pay attention to courses that are “audition only”. One credit/One semester vs. Two Semester/Year long One credit/One semester vs. Two Semester/Year long Elective Courses

21. Alternate Courses

22. Did you check? Before turning in your selection sheet, make sure you have completed all of the following:  Do you have teacher initials in all of the required spots – English, math (RIT score for geometry), science, (foreign language if applicable)?  Did you choose a lab class if you did not pass 8 th grade ISTEP?  Did you list alternate courses?  Did you sign?  Did your parents sign?  Did you make selections online?  Do you have 14 boxes checked?

23. Due Friday, February 21st

24. To Do Review Course Description Handbook Review Course Description Handbook Discuss Appropriate diploma track/courses Discuss Appropriate diploma track/courses Get teacher initials Get teacher initials Enter selections online Enter selections online Turn in green sheets to middle schools Turn in green sheets to middle schools

25. Classroom Visits Carroll Middle School Tues. Feb 11 th - 3rd, 5th-8th periods Maple Creek Middle School Wed. Feb. 12 th -1st-8 th periods

26. * This PowerPoint presentation will be available online at: www.nacs.k12.in.us under guidance - class of 2018, along with all the materials. www.nacs.k12.in.us *On the main Guidance web page a link is available for a digital version of the course description guide. GOOD NIGHT!