Class of 2021 Pre-Enrollment Planning for Your Freshman Year at Plainfield High School
PHS School Counselors Mr. John Newbold Students with Last Names A-Hi jnewbold@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-837-7241 Mrs. KaNeasha Koebcke Students with Last Names Sq-Z Director of Guidance kkoebcke@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-838-3670 Mrs. Jaleen Royer Students with Last Names Hj-Sp jroyer@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-837-7249 Mr. Adam Fritz Students receiving Special Services (IEPs, 504s, ENL students) afritz@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-837-7242
PHS Guidance Staff Mrs. Allison Spillane College & Career Advisor aspillane@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-754-2201 Mrs. Christa Detzel Student Assistance Counselor cdetzel@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-837-7243 Mrs. Teri Groeschen Guidance Secretary & Registrar tgroeschen@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-838-3622
Diploma Tracks at Plainfield High School All students will graduate with one or more of these State of Indiana diplomas: Core 40 All students in the class of 2021 will likely be required to take a Graduation Qualifying Exam in order to graduate with a Plainfield High School diploma. Details on that exam are forthcoming. Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors
Core 40 Diploma 40 Total Credits Required English 8 credits (2 credits each year) Math 6 credits (6 credits in grades 9-12) Science 6 credits Social Studies 6 credits PE 2 credits Health 1 credit Additional courses 11 credits
Academic Honors Diploma 47 Total Credits Required Minimum GPA of 2.7 Semester grades of C- or higher Complete all Core 40 diploma requirements, plus: 6-8 credits in World Languages 2 additional credits in Math 2 credits in Fine Arts Other additional requirements as listed in the Rising Freshmen Pre-Enrollment Packet
Technical Honors Diploma 47 Total Credits Required Minimum GPA of 2.7 Semester grades of C- or higher Complete all Core 40 diploma requirements, plus: Earn 6 high school credits from the state s approved College and Career Pathway courses Earn 6 college credits through dual credit courses Earn a State or Industry Approved Certification Other additional requirements as listed in the Rising Freshmen Pre-Enrollment Packet
SCHEDULING PROCESS December 7 th High school counselors present to 8 th grade students and their parents 8 th Grade Parent Night @ 6:00PM (PHS auditorium) December 7th-22 nd Mrs. Mattern meets individually with 8 th grade students to finalize course selections December 20 th &21 st High school counselors available for questions during 8 th grade lunches December 22 nd Course selection forms are due to the middle school guidance office January 18 th High school counselors facilitate 8 th grade students entering course selections into PowerSchool during assigned computer lab sessions April 28 th All 9 th grade course requests are considered final and no changes can be made
High School Terminology Prerequisite Transcript GPA Grade-weight Course that is required before another course can be taken Permanent record of all grades and credits received in high school including and college admission test scores Grade point average Additional points added to GPA when taking rigorous courses
High School Terminology Honors Dual Credit (DC) Advanced Placement (AP) Accelerated course receiving a grade-weight Courses that earn both high school and college credit; Most dual credit courses receive a grade-weight College-level courses taken in high school; College credits earned via AP exams taken at the end of the course; All AP courses receive a grade-weight
Selecting 9 th Grade English All freshmen must complete 2 credits of English 9 English 9 1002F 1002S English 9 Honors Must have either an A in English 8 or a B or higher in Adv English 8 1002FH 1002SH
Selecting 9 th Grade Math All freshmen must complete 2 credits of Math Algebra I Select if currently enrolled in 8 th grade Math Geometry Select if currently enrolled in Algebra I; C+ or higher in both semesters required Algebra II Honors Select if currently enrolled in Geometry; B- or higher in both semesters required Algebra II Select if currently enrolled in Geometry, but not earning at least a B- or higher 2520F 2520S 2532F 2532S 2522FH 2522SH 2522F 2522S
Selecting 9 th Grade Science All freshmen must complete 2 credits of Science Biology I 3024F -3024S Select if currently enrolled in 8 th grade science Science Options for Current Biology I Students
Selecting 9 th Grade Science Science Options for Current Biology I Students: Integrated Chemistry-Physics Must be currently enrolled in Algebra I or Geometry PLTW: Principles of Biomedical Sciences Must earn a C or higher in Biology I Chemistry I Honors Must earn a B or higher in Biology I Must earn a B or higher in Algebra I Anatomy & Physiology Honors Must earn a B- or higher in Biology I Algebra I (or concurrent enrollment) 3024F 3024S 5218F 5218S 3064FH 3064SH 5276FH 5276SH
Selecting Your Remaining Courses World Languages (Must have C- or higher in English) French I German I Spanish I 2020F 2020S 2040F 2040S 2120F 2120S Physical Education & Health PE I or Advanced PE I (APE I) or APE I Football 3542 PE II or Advanced PE II (APE II) or APE II Football 3544 Health 3506 *If you are taking PE II in 8 th grade, you will only need to take PE I after entering high school.* **If you are a student athlete, your coach can only recommend you for Advanced PE I (APE I) and/or Advanced PE II (APE II). Please sign-up for PE I and/or PE II.**
Selecting Your Remaining Courses (cont d) Local Requirement (Two of the following courses are required for graduation: Preparing for College and Careers 5394 Digital Applications & Responsibility 4528 PLTW: Intro to Engineering Design 4812DF 4812DS Personal Financial Responsibility (Only available to juniors & seniors) *If you are taking Computer Graphics in 8 th grade, you will fulfill one of your Local Requirements for graduation, and will only need to complete one more course while in high school.*
Selecting Your Remaining Courses (cont d) Business PrinBusMgmt/BUSN101 IVY (DC) 4562D Intro to Computer Science 4803 English Mass Media 1084 Journalism 1080 (Must have C or higher in English) Etymology 1060 (Must have B or higher in English)
Selecting Your Remaining Courses (cont d) Family & Consumer Sciences Intro to Housing & Interior Design 5350 Nutrition & Wellness 5342 Fashion & Textiles Careers I 5420F 5420S Fine Arts (Theatre & Visual) Theatre Arts 4242 Adv Theatre Arts 4240 Theatre Production 4248 Intro to 2D Art 4000 *If you are taking Intro to 2D Art in 8 th grade, you may enroll in the advanced art courses found on the back of your course selection form and in the Rising Freshmen Pre-Enrollment packet.
Selecting Your Remaining Courses (cont d) Fine Arts (Music) Piano & Electric Keyboard I 4204I Piano & Electric Keyboard II 4204II Beginning Chorus 4182F 4182S Intermediate Concert Band 4168F 4168S (Director approval required) Instrumental Ensemble Percussion 4162F 4162S (Director approval required) Advanced Concert Band 4170S (Audition & director approval required) Jazz Band 4164 (Director approval required) Beginning Orchestra 4166F 4166S (Strings-only course!) Advanced Orchestra 4174F 4174S (Director approval required)
Selecting Your Remaining Courses (cont d) Elective PE **Elective PEs can only be taken if credits have been earned in PE I and PE II prior to entering 9 th grade; Students can take PE I via IOA (online summer school program).** Elective PE: Adv Physical Conditioning I Elective PE: Adv Physical Conditioning II 3560F 3560S Elective PE: Lifetime Activities I 3560LAF Elective PE: Lifetime Activities II 3560LAS Elective PE: Modern Fitness I Elective PE: Modern Fitness II Elective PE: Team Sports I Elective PE: Team Sports II 3560PFF 3560PFS 3560TSF 3560TSS
Selecting Your Remaining Courses (cont d) Social Studies Indiana Studies 1518 Current Problems, Issues & Events 1512 Study Halls 1 st Semester Study Hall 0001F 2 nd Semester Study Hall 0002S Alternate Courses Please be sure to mark an alternate course to be scheduled for each semester in case an original course request cannot be fulfilled!
Indiana Online Academy (IOA) 2017 Summer Session: June 5 th July 20 th Summer School is FREE! Many students utilize IOA to earn credit in PE I, PE II, & Health. Students can take up to 2 courses Registration will begin in January (www.indianaonlineacademy.org) Students can also repeat courses via IOA in an effort to earn a higher grade! Students must complete an Online Coursework Approval Form (available in January) AND register on IOA s website
Sample 9 th Grade Schedule #1 1 st Semester 2 nd Semester English 9 English 9 Algebra I Algebra I Biology I Biology I PE I PE II Intro to 2D Art Preparing for College & Careers Beginning Chorus Beginning Chorus Nutrition & Wellness Health Alternate: Study Hall Alternate: Study Hall
Sample 9 th Grade Schedule #2 English 9 Honors Geometry 1 st Semester 2 nd Semester PLTW: Principles of Biomedical Sciences PE I Intermediate Concert Band French I Fashion & Textile Careers I Alternate: Intro to Computer Science English 9 Honors Geometry PLTW: Principles of Biomedical Sciences Health Intermediate Concert Band French II Fashion & Textiles Careers I Alternate: Journalism
Sample 9 th Grade Schedule #3 1 st Semester 2 nd Semester English 9 Honors English 9 Honors Algebra II Honors Algebra II Honors Chemistry I Honors Chemistry I Honors Spanish I Spanish I PLTW: Intro to Engineering Design PLTW: Intro to Engineering Design PrinBusMgmt/BUSN101 IVY (DC) Theatre Arts Current Problems, Issues & Events Elective PE: APC Alternate: Study Hall Alternate: Intro to Housing & Interior Design