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Scheduling Process/Timeline Week of January 22 February 6 7:00pm Feb 12-23 Group Presentations to all 8 th graders 8 th Grade Parent Night HSEHS Leonard Auditorium Individual appointments (student/parent/counselor) At junior highs June 1 Last day to make changes to requests (email counselor) August Registration Schedules ready for pick-up
Course Recommendations From Current Teachers English Math Science Social Studies World Language Use as a guide, consider big picture
Counseling Staff A-Brow, Mr. Cutter Broy-De, Mr. Davidson Dh-Gra, Mrs. Baltz Gre-Ja, Mr. Poyer Je-L, Mrs. Rager M-N, Mr. Pletcher O-R, Mr. Zoeller Sa-Sz-Mr. Harney T-Z, Mrs. Gray Registrar Mrs. Kiley Administrative Assistants Mrs. Bright Mrs. Jones Mrs. Woolsey Department Chair and College Counselor Mrs. Herndon
What are credits? Passing semester grade Required courses: credit must be earned Credit Recovery: Summer school PLATO coursework during school year
Diploma Types Core 40 Academic Honors
Core 40 Diploma English (4 years) Math (3 years) (*Must enroll in Math/QR course all 4 years) Science (3 years) Social Studies (3 years) PE (2 semesters) Health (1 semester) Business (1 semester) Electives Total = Core 40 8 credits 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 2 credits 1 credit 1 credit 12 credits 42 credits
Academic Honors Diploma English ( 4 years) Core 40 Math (3 years) (*Must enroll in Math/QR course all 4 years) Science (3 years) Social Studies (3 years) PE (2 semesters) Health (1 semester) Business (1 semester) Electives Total = (Core 40 diploma requirements, PLUS additional): 8 credits 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 2 credits 1 credit 1 credit 12 credits 42 credits Math (1 additional year) Fine Arts (2 semesters) 2 credits 2 credits World Language 3 years of one language 6 credits OR 2 years of two languages 8 credits Semester grades of C- or above, to count towards diploma Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, plus total credits of 47 One of the following: 4 semesters of AP courses, plus take AP exams Dual credit courses, to total 6 college credits SAT: 1250 Math: min 560 Evidence based Reading, and Writing: min 590 ACT: 26 Composite
. Business Requirement Option (All diplomas) Courses Grade Dual Credit Pathway Personal Financial Responsibility 10, 11, 12 All pathways Preparing for College & Careers 9, 10 All pathways Accounting 10, 11, 12 Digital Applications & Responsibility 9, 10, 11, 12 Ivy Tech Principles of Marketing I 10, 11, 12 Ivy Tech ACP Business Administration 11, 12 Indiana University Business pathway with emphasis on accounting and finance Information Technology pathway and all Business pathways Business pathway with emphasis on marketing All Business pathways Intro to Computer Science 9, 10 All pathways Computer Science I 10, 11, 12 Information Technology pathway AP Computer Science Principles 9, 10, 11, 12 All pathways
PE Specifics (all diplomas) 1 PE must be taught by HSE PE teacher During the school year On-site Summer PE Options for Remaining PE credit: Take in traditional classroom setting Summer online PE (through Indiana Online Academy) Alternate PE credit through: sports participation (in or outside school), marching band *Application and completion of online quizzes via Canvas required. REMEMBER: PE and HEALTH are separate courses!
Summer School - Online Indiana Online Academy www.indianaonlineacademy.org June 4-July 19 Report to HSEHS for final exam No cost Registration open now Most common for incoming 9 th : Health and/or PE
Selecting courses for freshman year Start With (requirements): English Some may add: English Lab Math Some may add: Math Lab Science Social Studies Fill with (electives): Study Hall or Resource? See back of scheduling form (* = one semester)
Sample Freshman Schedules 14 cr. Semester 1 (6 credits) Semester 2 (7 credits) 1. English 9 Honors 1. English 9 Honors 2. Geometry 2. Geometry 3. Biology 3. Biology 4. AP World History 4. AP World History 5. Orchestra 5. Orchestra 6. Study Hall 6. PE 7. French II Honors 7. French II Honors Additional credit: Took summer school PE (online)
Sample Freshman Schedules 12 cr. Semester 1 (6 credits) Semester 2 (6 credits) 1. English 9 1. English 9 2. Algebra I 2. Algebra I 3. Algebra Lab 3. Algebra Lab 4. Earth/Space Science 4. Earth/Space Science 5. Study Hall 5. Study Hall 6. PE 6. Health 7. Intro to 2D Art 7. Horticulture
Sample Freshman Schedules 16 cr. Semester 1 (6 credits) Semester 2 (7 credits) 1. English 9 1. English 9 2. Geometry Honors 2. Geometry Honors 3. Biology Honors 3. Biology Honors 4. World History 4. World History 5. German II 5. German II 6. Principles of Biomedical Science 6. Principles of Biomedical Science 7. Study Hall 7. Intro to Business Additional 3 credits: Took summer school PE (onsite), and Health (online), will earn second PE credit through Spring sport
What info is in the course guide? Title and Length of course (* indicates 1 semester) Pre-requisites needed Open to students in these grades
What info is in the course guide? Content-Area planning Planning document for earning college credits
Royal Rumble Freshman Kick-Off Upperclass mentors Games, tours, pizza, tshirts
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