ENROLLMENT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Andrea Campbell - Principal Regina St. Clair - Assistant Principal - Programmer Andy Freeman - Assistant Principal - Dean Andy Owen - Athletic Director
Central Counselors & Staff Robin Woebkenberg Last names beginning A through D Kim McWilliams Last names beginning E through J Christine Madden Last names beginning K through P Kelsey Nebelecky Last names beginning Q through Z Ashley Hills College Career Readiness Coordinator Alissa Eastham Youth First Social Worker Carrie Feltis College Connection Coach (Wed. & Thurs. only)
Counselors will be meeting with students during Homeroom this week to go over choices and give them their Enrollment Sheets & a copy of their transcript. Career & Education Planning Guide is also available at evscschools.com/central
Diploma Paths Core 40 w/ Academic Honors Core 40 w/ Technical Honors Core 40 General Diploma
EVSC / Core 40 Intended to prepare students for admission to four-year colleges and universities, one and two-year colleges and technical schools, and/or successful entry into the workforce. The EVSC/Core 40 diploma requirements are: English 8 credits Social Studies 6 credits Mathematics 6 credits Science 6 credits Health 1 credit Physical Education 3 credits Directed Electives 5 credits (World Language, Fine Arts and/or Career-Technical) Electives 6 credits TOTAL 41 credits Students planning to attend four-year colleges are expected to take a minimum of two years of a world language, advanced English, advanced Science, and advanced Mathematics courses.
Academic Honors Diploma Effective with students who entered high school in the 2012-2013 School Year. To acquire the Core 40 w/ Academic Honors diploma, students must: Complete all requirements for Core 40. Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits. Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits (6 credits in one language or 4 credits each in two languages) Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits. Earn a grade of C or above in courses that will count toward the diploma. Have a grade point average of B or above, and Complete one of the following: Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exams. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from priority course list. Earn 2 of the following: A minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the priority course list. 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams. 2 credits in IB standard level courses and corresponding IB exams. Earn a combined score of 1750 on the SAT critical reading, mathematics and writing sections and a minimum score of 530 on each. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding IB exams. Earn a minimum of 47 credits.
Technical Honors Diploma Effective with students who entered high school in the 2012-2013 School Year. To acquire the Core 40 w/ 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 Pathway dual credits from the list of priority courses resulting in 6 transcripted college credits. Earn a grade of C or above in courses that will count toward the diploma. Have a grade point average of B or above, and Earn a minimum of 47 credits Complete one of the following: Any one of the options (A-F) of the Core 40 w/ Academic Honors Earn the following scores or higher on Workeys: Reading for Information Level 6, Applied Mathematics Level 6, and Locating Information Level 5. Earn the following score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass: Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80.
College Credit Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature CC English Language CC Government CC Economics CC Spanish CC German V CC Advanced Environmental Science CC Chemistry II CC Physics CC Computer Illustrations & Graphics CC Digital Applications & Responsibility CC Strategic Marketing CC Introduction to Engineering Design CC Engineering Design & Development CC Education & Early Childhood CC AP Psychology AP US History AP Statistics AP Calculus AP Physics AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Studio Art AP Studio Drawing AP Art History AP English Language AP English Literature AP Music Theory
Advanced Placement (AP) Classes Advantages Disadvantages Nationally recognized and standardized throughout the entire US May test out of numerous college level credits (12+ hours in some cases) Not a guaranteed college credit must pass AP Exam with a 3 or better on a 5 point scale. In most cases, no second semester final No grade is transferred, just credit AP Exams cost $93 In the past free/reduced lunch, Math, Science, and English exams are offered at no charge
DUAL COLLEGE CREDIT (CAP-USI,IVY TECH, VINCENNES) Advantages Disadvantages Guaranteed College Credit with passing grade Transfer credit accepted at over 500 colleges and universities Exposure to more rigorous, college level material than a regular high school course Full access to USI library (if CAP credit) May not transfer to colleges/universities or may only transfer as an elective credit Grade transfers with credit college transcript/gpa begins How will my credits transfer? www.transferin.net/ Priority dual credit courses for CAP cost $25/credit hour All other CAP courses are $80/credit hour. Less than ½ of USI s undergraduate hourly tuition No charge to students who qualify for Free and Reduced lunch Ivy Tech duel credit is free (PLTW, Business Electives)
Medical Professions Academy Sophomores can apply for their Junior year at http://mpa.evscschools.com/
r Current Sophomores or Juniors can apply at applytosictc.com due by the end of December, visit http://sictc.evscschools.com/home for more info on programs or attend Open House Saturday, 11/19 from 10:30 12:00
JUNIOR YEAR Take the SAT/ACT? If so, when? Students should register to take SAT and/or ACT in the spring of their junior year; retake in fall of senior year if dissatisfied with scores. Most 4 year college & universities will want a score to make an admission decision Fee waivers are available if you receive free/reduced lunch or are a 21 st Century Scholar SAT: online at www.collegeboard.org $57.00 (with essay should take essay at least once) Free SAT practice offered at Khan Academy & w/mrs. Hills ACT: online at www.actstudent.org $58.50 (with writing should take writing at least once) Practice available online on their website.
SAT/ACT Prep Workshop University of Southern Indiana Register: call 464-1989 or online at https://www.usi.edu/ext serv/ssl/regform.asp Fee: $65.00 for each session or $120.00 for both sessions Lunch is included Ivy Tech Community College Call 429-9807 Online Courses Only Visit http://www.ed2go.com /ivytech-evv 6 week courses; 12 lessons Fee: $99.00
College and Career Center Support Mrs. Hills, College and Career Readiness Coordinator Assistance with: College Applications Career Information Scholarship Applications Parchment Registering or Preparing for ACT/SAT Office: College and Career Center, Monday-Friday Contact: ashley.hills@evsc.k12.in.us, or stop by the College and Career Center to fill out a request form. Mrs. Feltis, College Connection Coach Assist with all of the above college and career readiness activities Special focus: Transfer students (Associate s degree to Bachelor s degree) Associate s degree (or less) then enter the workforce in high pay/high demand field Office: College and Career Center, Wednesdays and Thursdays Contact: cfeltis@ivytech.edu
Planning For College What are colleges looking for in an applicant? Cumulative 3 year GPA: Rigor of course load (AP, Dual Credit/Honors) Senior Classes Grade trends want to see grades going up Junior year grades are important Class Rank SAT/ACT Scores Activities, Work, and Leadership Experiences Extraordinary circumstances (i.e.1 st generation college student, legacy) Special talents (i.e. athletic, artistic, musical) *Create a résumé of your extra curricular and volunteer activities, etc.*
Which College is Right for You? Meet College representatives @ CHS when they visit. Campus visits are important try to make a visit this spring or summer. 2 College Visit days per semester are allowed. Make an official visit: meet with admissions representative, take a guided tour, meet with a representative from the department/major in which you have an interest.
Have a Plan for After High School College: 4 year vs. 2 year Technical School Apprenticeship Military GAP Year (Peace Corp/Americorp) Workforce
Post-Secondary Plan or Online Grad Plan Post-secondary Plan or Grad Plan went live today through student rds and EVSC Parent Access Parents/Students/Counselors will be able to keep track of grades & career goals
Scholarships Most scholarships are available senior year and will be advertised in the Senior News and Scholarship Report on the Central website, offered directly from the colleges/universities that students apply to, or through FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). There are many scholarship search sites available, however, and some do offer scholarship opportunities for students in their Junior year: www.fastweb.com https://www.unigo.com/ www.scholarshiphunter.com www.mycollegescholarship.org www.scholarship.collegetoolkit.com/scholarship/main.aspx www.collegenet.com/mach25/app www.petersons.com/college-search/scholarship-search.aspx www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
21 st Century Scholar Requirements Student must create a ScholarTrack account which will track progress, http://scholars.in.gov/ 21 st Century Contact -Breasha Pruitt, bpruitt@che.in.gov Graduate with a minimum of a Core 40 Diploma Graduate with a 2.5 GPA Sign Affirmation senior year
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