Class of 2018 Graduation Requirements and Scheduling Process
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Class of 2018Graduation Requirements
andScheduling Process
Greenfield-Central H.S.Website: http://www.gcsc.k12.in.us/~gchs/
Administrators and Counselors
Student Last names A-E Mr. BealMr. Horsman
Student Last names F-L Mrs. ColemanMrs. Foster
Student Last names M-Sq Mr. JackMrs. Knecht
Student Last names St-ZMr. BryantMrs. Kile
Rigorous Preparation = Core 40 & Beyond
Equipping for the Future
The Building Blocks at Greenfield-Central
Tier 1ESTABLISH
Tier 2ENGAGE
Tier 3EXPLORE
Tier 4EQUIP
Finding Success in Education
• lived in a world with monthly texting limits or,• had to look up and print out directions or, • had to watch commercials on TV, or• known “Star Wars” as a trilogy, and• used what they click on to save a document.
And, their high school diploma requirements are not your high school diploma requirements…
Core 40 with
Academic Honors
Core 40
Core 40 with
Technical Honors
PostsecondarySuccess
CollegeTechnical
School2-year School
ApprenticeshipMilitary
Workforce
Rigorous Preparation
Core 40 DiplomaCredits Years Courses
English 8 credits 4 years• Balance of literature, composition & speech.
Math6 credits (in grades
9-12)3 years
• Algebra I• Geometry• Algebra II
**Students must take a math course or Quantitative Reasoning course each year in high school.
Science 6 credits 3 years
• Biology I• Chemistry I OR Physics I OR Integrated Chemistry/ Physics•Any Core 40 Science
Core 40 DiplomaCredits Courses
SocialStudies
6 credits
• US History
• US Government• Economics• World History & Civilization OR Geo. & History of World
PE 2 credits
Health & Wellness
1 credit • Health and Wellness
Core 40 DiplomaCredits Courses
DirectedElectives
5 credits
• World Languages• Fine Arts• Career-Technical Education
GeneralElectives
6 credits• College & Career Pathway courses recommended.
LocalReqts
No additional requirements at G-CHS
TOTALMinimum of 40 credits
All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.
Core 40 Math- 6 credits must be earned in grades 9-12- Students must take a math course or quantitative reasoning (QR) course each year in high school
QR courses include courses that help advance a student’s ability to apply mathematics in real-world situations and contexts. The final approved course list DOE has not yet been released by the DOE.
Examples might include some Business and Marketing, Engineering (PLTW), Science, Trade & Industrial, etc. courses
Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma• Complete all requirements for Core 40
• Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits
• Earn 6-8 credits 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 count toward the
• diploma
• Have a cumulative GPA of a “B” or above
• AND…
Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma
Complete one of the following:A. 4 credits in AP courses and take corresponding AP exams,
B. 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from priority course list,
C. Earn two of the following:
1. 3 college credits from priority course list,
2. 2 credits in AP courses and take corresponding AP exams,
3. 2 credits in IB courses and take IB exams.
D. Earn a 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading, math, and writing sections and a minimum of 530 on each section
E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section
F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding exams
Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma
• Combines rigor and relevance;
• Prepares students for two year or four college, technical school, or apprenticeship;
• Students gain marketable skills and, in many cases, college credit;
• Student can earn both the Core 40 with Academic Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma.
Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma• Complete all requirements for Core 40,
• Earn grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward the diploma,
• Have a GPA of “B” or above, and
• Earn 6 credits in the college & career preparation courses in a College & Career Pathway and one of the following:
• 1. Pathway designated industry-based certification or
• credential, or
• 2. Pathway dual credits resulting in 6 transcripted college
• credits
• AND...
• Complete ONE of the following:
A. Any one of the options (A-F) of the Academic
Honors Diploma.
B. Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys:
Reading for Information – Level 6,
Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and
Locating Information – Level 5.
C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on
Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75.
D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass:
Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80.
Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma
Credits Earned in Junior High• 8th grade students currently enrolled in Algebra I, Geometry,
and/or Biology I may elect to receive high school credit.
• Electing to receive credit also means the grades will transfer to the high school transcript and will be used in the calculation of a student’s grade point average and class rank.
• Students in the Class of 2018 will have until May 1, 2015 to make a decision NOT to accept the credit. The default decision will be to transfer it.
• Please discuss the impact of electing to take the credit(s)with your high school counselor if you have any questions.
Additional Graduation Requirements
Equipping for High Stakes Exams
ISTEP+ Graduation Examination• Algebra I End-of-course Assessment (ECA)• English 10 End-of-course Assessment (ECA)• All Indiana students are required to pass the
Algebra I and English 10 ECAs in order to graduate.
• Students will have multiple opportunities to take the assessments.
• Students are required to take the Biology I ECA, but a passing score is not required to graduate.
College & Career Readiness and PSAT Testing
Students are required to take the PSAT in October of their sophomore year. Some choose to take it their junior year. The State of Indiana is using this assessment to determine college and career readiness. Counselors will work with students who demonstrate a need for support to be ready for their next steps after school; college or career.
Scheduling Process and Timeline
Equipping for the Next Step
Bring your packet with you and, don’t forget, all appointments are at your school!
Classroom presentations• February 7 – St. Michael’s• February 7 - GCJHS
Individual scheduling appointments*• February 11-14, February 18-21 – GCJHS • February 27 – St. Michael’s
“On the Road to High School” at G-CHS• Tentative Date – April 15
Freshmen Preview Day at G-CHS• Tentative Date – Tuesday, July 29
*In the event of a 2-hour delay, scheduling appointments will take place as scheduled. If school in cancelled, we will reschedule.
• GCJHS parents and students may schedule an individual appointment by accessing the link through their PowerSchool parent portal.
• St. Michael’s parents and students may sign-up for an individual appointment in the office.
Link to scheduling appointments
Student Name:
Current School: GCJHS_______ St. Michael’s _______ Other __________________________________
SS# _______-_______-_______ Diploma: Core 40 ______ Academic Honors _______ Technical Honors _______
Freshman students are required to enroll in one math, one science, and one English course. Freshmen will select 7 classes to accompany anEnrichment Block. Please see the reverse side of this form for guidelines to help you select required courses and for a complete list of freshman
elective courses. Students should complete PE 1, PE 2, and Health by the end of their sophomore year.
Plans after high school_________________________________________________________________________________
Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGLISH ENH110 Regular English 9 F ENGLISH ENH111 Regular English 9 S
ENH120 Honors English 9 F ENH121 Honors English 9 S
MATH MAH300 Algebra II F MATH MAH301 Algebra II S
MAH210 Geometry F MAH211 Geometry S
MAH200 Algebra I F MAH201 Algebra I S
MAH150 Algebra Enrichment F (taken with Algebra by recommendation)
MAH151 Algebra Enrichment S (taken with Algebra by recommendation)
SCIENCE SCH230 Integrated Chem/Phys F SCIENCE SCH231 Integrated Chem/Phys S
SCH100 Biology I F SCH101 Biology I F
SCH200 Biology II F SCH201 Biology II S
SCH250 Prin Biomed Science F SCH251 Prin Biomed Science S
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
STUDY ADH006 Enrichment Block F/ STUDY ADH007 Enrichment Block S/
Alternate Alternate
Drop Add Date
Course to be taken in summer school
Freshmen Electives
AGH102 Intro to Agriculture, Food, & Nat Resources MUH402 Dance Performance (Blue Fusion) F
AGH103 MUH403 Dance Performance (Blue Fusion) S
AGH220 Animal Science I PHH100 Physical Education I **
AGH221 Animal Science II PHH102 PE II Aquatics (Lifeguard Certification) **
ARH100 Introduction to 2D Art PHH103 PE II Individual Sports **
ARH101 Advanced 2D Art PHH104 PE II Recreation **
ARH110 Introduction to 3D Art PHH105 PE II Team Sports **
ARH111 Advanced 3D Art PHH108 PE II Physical Management **
ARH350 Art History ** PHH600 Str & Fit Boys F (doesn’t count as req. PE credit)** #
BUH132 Introduction to Business ** PHH601 Str & Fit Boys S (doesn’t count as req. PE credit)** #
BUH141 Digital Citizenship ** PHH700 Str & Fit Girls F (doesn’t count as req. PE credit)** #
BUH151 Information Communications Technology ** PHH701 Str & Fit Girls S (doesn’t count as req. PE credit)** #
ENH130 Journalism (overall GPA of C or better) ** PHH110 Health **
FCH100 Nutrition & Wellness ** PHH300 Current Health Issues **
FCH201 Advanced Nutrition & Wellness ** SOH220 Geography & History of the World F
FCH152 Introduction to Fashion & Textiles I SOH221 Geography & History of the World S
FCH153 Introduction to Fashion & Textiles II SOH220 World History & Civilization F
FCH130 Interpersonal Relations ** SOH221 World History & Civilization S
FFH100 French I F (should have “C” or better in English) TEH101 Introduction to Manufacturing F
FFH101 French I S (should have “C” or better in English) TEH102 Introduction to Manufacturing S
FGH100 German I F (should have “C” or better in English) TEH121 Introduction to Transportation F
FGH101 German I S (should have “C” or better in English) TEH122 Introduction to Transportation S
FSH100 Spanish I F (should have “C” or better in English) TEH111 Introduction to Communications F
FSH101 Spanish I S (should have “C” or better in English) TEH112 Introduction to Communications S
MUH100 Intermediate Concert Band F TEH131 Introduction to Construction F
MUH101 Intermediate Concert Band S TEH132 Introduction to Construction S
MUH122 Beginning Chorus 9th Grade Boys F TEH160 Introduction to Engineering Design F (PLTW)
MUH123 Beginning Chorus 9th Grade Boys S TEH161 Introduction to Engineering Design S (PLTW)
MUH124 Beginning Chorus 9th Grade Girls F TEH332 Introduction to Design Processes F
MUH125 Beginning Chorus 9th Grade Girls S TEH333 Introduction to Design Processes S
MUH230 Dance Choreography (Guard) F TEH430 Computers in Design & Production (CADD) F
MUH231 Dance Choreography (Guard) S TEH431 Computers in Design & Production (CADD) S
** 1 semester class
# In order to take Strength & Fitness, a student must have taken Physical Education I.All Strength & Fitness students must have a physical on file by July 31, 2014.
Summer School Options
Equipping Year Round
Classroom Dates (as of today)• June 2- June 27• Physical Education is available for all freshmen
Cougar Academy Courses• Many courses are available on-line through Cougar Academy• Some freshmen choose to take Health and/or World History
or World Geography on-line• June 2- July 30 (must complete or will earn an “F” for the
class)Courses are $30 and you must pay at
the time of registration.
Twenty-first Century Scholars
Equipping for Financial Aid
The Scholarship Program
• Available for students on free or reduced lunch or within an eligible income range
• Provides tuition fees for any state college or university
• Requires grade point average minimums for high school and college
• Requires a signed pledge and exit procedures
• Must be applied for by June 30th of the 8th grade year
• Visit www. scholars.in.gov for more information
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