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Course Enrollment
For the junior class
of
2011-2012
Are you prepared?
• What type of education/training is required for your
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?
Basic preparation
• Meet ECA requirements in Algebra I and
English 10
• Earn a diploma
– Regular diploma
– Core 40 diploma
– Academic Honors diploma
GQE Requirements
• Meet ECA requirements in Algebra I (564) and
English 10 (360)
• Waiver
– Retest at least once a year
– Complete all remediation provided by school
– Maintain 95% attendance rate
– Achieve a C- average (1.5 GPA) in the 24 credits specifically
required for graduation
– Complete all graduation requirements
– Complete requirements for “Evidence-based” waiver or
“Work-readiness” waiver
Core 40 Diploma
English 8 credits Eng 9, 10, 11 and a senior English course
Mathematics 6 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
World History (full year)
Social Studies 6 credits US History (full year)
Government & Econ (1 semester each)
Science 6 credits Biology I and two more science courses
Health 1 credit 1 semester
PE 2 credits 2 semesters
Directed In any combination selected from World Languages, Fine
5 credits Arts & Career/Technical
Electives
Electives 6 credits
Total Credits 40 credits
Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma
English 8 credits English 9, 10, 11 and a senior English course
Mathematics 8 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus/Trigonometry
World History (full year)
Social Studies 6 credits US History (full year)
Government & Econ (1 semester each)
Science 6 credits Biology I and two more science courses
Health 1 credit 1 semester
PE 2 credits 2 semesters
3 years (6 credits) of one language
World 6 or 8
OR
Languages credits 2 years (4 credits) of two different languages
2 semesters of visual art, instrumental music, vocal music
Fine Arts 2 credits or theatre arts
6 or 8
Electives
credits
*Must have GPA of 3.0 by end of senior year
Total Credits 47 credits *No semester grade below C- in the 47 required credits
Additional considerations for
Academic Honors Diploma:
Must complete ONE of the following:
• 2 AP courses and corresponding AP exams –OR-
• Dual HS/college courses resulting in 6 college
credits –OR-
• 1 AP course and corresponding AP exam and a dual
HS/college course resulting in 3 college credits –OR-
• 1200 or higher on SAT combined critical reading and
math –OR-
• ACT composite of 26 or above
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).
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.
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 for signed by parent and student
General Diploma
English 8 credits Eng 9, 10, 11 and a senior English course
Mathematics 6 credits Must include 2 credits in Algebra I
World History (full year)
Social Studies 6 credits US History (full year)
Government & Econ (1 semester each)
Science 6 credits Biology I and two more science courses
Health 1 credit 1 semester
PE 2 credits 2 semesters
Career Academic Electives selected to take advantage of career
6 credits exploration
Sequence
Electives 5 credits Any combination of courses
Total Credits 40 credits
11th Grade Enrollment Decisions
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Foreign Language
Electives
Considerations for course selection:
• Any English, math, social studies, 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.
New English Choices for Juniors
American Literature and Composition (replaces Eng 11)
OR
AP English Language and Composition*
Elective – Student Publications
AP Eng Lang & Comp
• College level course where students read a variety of texts,
analyze those texts and write with same level of skill,
sophistication and thought as in first-year college comp
• Intensive reading/writing course which focuses on American
literature readings
• Dual college credit can be earned
• Students must take AP exam in May
• Current cost of exam is $87
New Social Studies Choice for Juniors
U.S. History
Or
U.S. History, Honors
There are no electives in social studies for
juniors.
U.S. History, Honors
• Need B or above in World History Honors or
recommendation of World History teacher
• Class size will be limited
Math Choices
Geometry
Geometry, Honors
Algebra II (completes Core 40)
Algebra II, Honors (also Core 40)
Pre-calculus* (completes IAH)
*May be taken for college credit
Science Choices
Course Requirements
Chemistry I Biology I and Algebra I
Chemistry I, Honors Biology I, Honors and Algebra I, Honors
Chemistry II* B or above in Chemistry I
Earth/Space Science, Honors* C- or above in Chemistry I
Adv Science, A & P* C or above in Bio I & Chemistry I
Physics I, Honors* C or above in Algebra II, Honors
AP Biology* C or above in Biology I, Honors and Chemistry I
Earth Space Science Bio I ; and ICP or Chemistry I
Physics I Bio I; and ICP or Chemistry I
*May be taken for college credit
World Languages
French I, II, or III
German I, II or III
Spanish I, II or III
Colleges prefer to see advanced study of
one language, however, at least two years
of a foreign language are recommended.
Dual Credit Classes
Through Oakland City University
JHS Course Prerequisite Course (C or above) Credits
Psychology US History 3
Sociology US History 3
Ethics US History 3
AP Government US History 3
French 4 French 3 4
German 4 German 3 4
Spanish 4 Spanish 3 4
More Dual Credit Classes
Through Oakland City University
JHS Course Prerequisite Course (C or above) Credits
AP Calculus Pre-calculus/Trigonometry 4
Pre-Calculus Sem 1 Algebra II 3
Pre-Calculus Sem 2 Algebra II 3
AP Biology Chemistry I 4
Chemistry II Chemistry I 5
Physics I, Honors Chemistry I 4
Earth/Space Science, Hon Chemistry I 4
Adv Science, A & P Chemistry I 6
Even More Dual Credit Classes
Through Oakland City University
JHS Course Prerequisite Course (C or above) Credits
AP Eng Lang & Comp English 10, Honors 6
AP Eng Lit & Comp AP Eng Lang & Comp 6
English Comp American Lit & Comp 3
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
Now for:
Electives
Agriculture
First Semester Second Semester
• Fund of Ag Science • Plant/Soil Science
• Horticulture Science • Animal Science
Art
Full Year Courses
Introduction & Advanced 2D Art**
Drawing I and II
Art History/Adv Art History (not offered 2012-13) – juniors
may take without Intro to Art
Photography and Digital Design
**Must take this course before taking any other art course
First Semester Second Semester
Ceramics Sculpture
Fiber Arts– not offered Intro to 3D Art– not offered
2012-13 2012-13
New Science related PLTW
Curriculum
• Principles of the Biomedical Sciences
– First course in series
– Study of human medicine, research processes
& intro to bioinformatics.
– Investigate human body systems & health
conditions
– Will include engineering principles
– Determine factors that led to death of fictional
person, lifestyle choices & medical treatments
Second Biomedical Course
• Human Body Systems
– Must have taken Principles of Biomedical
Science
– Examine the interactions of body systems
– Use data acquisition software to monitor
body functions
– Build organs and tissues on a skeletal
manikin
Business
First Semester only Second Semester only
Business Foundation Marketing
Adv Computer Apps
Available First or Second Semester
Computer Applications Personal Finance
Entrepreneurship
Full Year courses
Bus Tech Lab I
Accounting I
Business Math
Family & Consumer Science
First Semester Second Semester
Child Development Interpersonal Relations
Parenting
Full Year Courses
Nutrition/Wellness
Music
Vocal Music Instrumental Music
• Beginning Chorus • Dance Performance* -
• Intermediate Chorus (Flag line with Band)
• Advanced Chorus* • Band/Intermediate Band*
• Music Theory • Band/Advanced Band*
All are full year courses except Dance
Performance
*Audition required
Physical Education
• 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
– Need faculty recommendation and pre-evaluation testing (date will
be announced), also must have physical exam on file
• Check your transcript to make sure you have
completed 2 semesters of PE
Technology
• Tech Systems courses replaced with 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
Technology
Project Lead the Way
• Introduction to Engineering Design –
• Principles of Engineering (need IED)
• 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
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts I and II – first year
Advanced Theatre Arts I and II – second year
All require an audition
*will meet fine art requirement for academic
honors diploma
Vocational Programs
Three credits/semester Morning class is
• Auto Mechanics I* periods 1 – 4
• Building Trades I Afternoon class is
• Welding I periods 5-7
Southridge and Pike
*You are choosing the Central
program NOT the Need an additional
school application form
Information Technology
• Information Technology: Information Support and
Services (IT:ISS) is offered at Northeast Dubois
periods 1-3
• Students will gain skills to implement computer
systems and software, provide technical
assistance and manage information systems.
• Computer applications required.
• Can lead to A+ certification.
• For juniors and/or seniors
New Program – Machine Trades
– Develop skills and knowledge in the shaping of
metal parts
– Emphasis on basic precision machining operations
including use of lathes, drill presses and grinders
– Advanced instruction to include use of CNC
machines
– Can earn dual credit through VU for their Machine
Trades programs in Advanced Manufacturing, Tool
& Die, and Injection Molding.
– Three periods per day at Pike Central High School
Ivy Tech College Credit Classes
• Auto Mechanics I – 6 • There will be no extra
credit hours charge for college
• Auto Mechanics II – 6 tuition for the credit
credit hours hours
• Welding II – 15 credit • Students must earn a
hours grade of “B” or better
to receive the college
credit.
Programs to consider for senior year
planning
Early Child Development
o Two credits/semester
o Held at Pike Central
o Requires three periods/day – periods 1 - 3
o Must have taken Child Development and
Parenting
JHS Vocational Programs for seniors
Health Careers
Health Careers – Intro to Pharmacy
Law Enforcement
• Two credits per semester
• All are two periods per day
• All are held at Jasper High School
Cadet Teaching
• Provides students with organized exploratory teaching
experiences in the elementary classroom.
• Need 95% attendance rate
• No disciplinary record
• Be interested in teaching
• Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle for own
transportation
• Can take for one or two semesters
• Students selected by application process
Information Technology
• Information Technology: Network Systems
• Second year of Information Technology
• Offered at Northeast Dubois periods 5 – 7
• Two credits per semester
• Seniors only
• IT:ISS required
