Huntington North High School

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Huntington North

High School

1. What Type of Diploma Do I Want?

Technical Honors Diploma

2. Viking New Tech or Traditional

Core 40Diploma

TraditionalSome project based learning

Core classes and electivesPassport into Forensics (New Tech)

Viking New TechSmall Learning community for core classes

All Project Based LearningPassport out to elective classes

Academic Honors Diploma

3. Career Pathway

Graduation Pathways- see handout

Step 1: Earn the 42 required credits

Step 2: Demonstrate you are employable by completing one of the following:

*Project based curriculum experience

*Work based experience

*Service based experience

Step 3: Demonstrate you are college/career ready through test scores, curriculum or certifications

Graduation Pathways

Officially begins for the Class of 2023 as the graduation program

Can be applied to graduating classes prior to 2023 as appropriate

May dictate some scheduling decisions, particularly junior and senior years

8th Grade Scheduling

• Counselors will be at the Middle Schools • February 4 & 5 @ CV • February 7 & 8 @ RV

to schedule classes. Parents are welcome to join us to help with scheduling for next year

• Program of Studies books have been downloaded from the HNHS website to their MacBooks

• Planning pages were distributed in December during their HNHS tour along with other information

Scheduling Classes- Individual Appt.

• Counselors are currently scheduling with Juniors

• At the beginning of February we will meet with Sophomores

• Late February/early March we will meet with Freshman

• Program of Studies books & other resources have been downloaded from the HNHS website to their MacBooks

• Forms should go home for signature and be returned :)

Freshmen Orientation

• Orientation will be held on – August 2, 2019 1:00-4:00pm

• Notifications will be sent through the middle schools and postcards will be mailed prior

• Students will meet their Freshmen Mentor, open lockers, locate classrooms, and receive class schedules.

• Counselors will be on site to answer questions

“EARN 7!” (students can earn 56 credits)

Diploma Types- see handout

Diploma: Prepares students for: Credits

Academic

Honors

4 year college & beyond 47

Technical

Honors

*Technical School

*Apprenticeship

*Career placement

47

Core 40 Workforce or college 42

Diploma Type-Core 408 English credits

Eng. 9, 10, 11 and Senior English classes

6 Math credits in Grades 9-12

Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 & Senior Math

6 Science credits

Biology, Chemistry/ICP/Physics & your choice

6 Social Studies credits

World History/Geography, US History, Government & Economics

Diploma Type-Academic Honors

*All Core-40 Requirements plus...

2 further Math credits

6 Credits of one World Language

or 4 credits each of two different languages

2 Fine Arts credits

4 credits in two or more AP courses and take corresponding AP Exams (or) 6 college credits from the approved dual credit list.

Earn a Grade of C- or higher in courses that count towards diploma and have a GPA of 8.25 or higher

Diploma Type-Technical Honors

*All Core-40 Requirements plus...

Earn 6 credits in an approved career pathway and complete one of the following:

● Earn a state approved certification (or) 6 transcripted dual credits from the approved list

Earn a Grade of C- or higher in courses that count towards diploma and have a GPA of 8.25 or higher

Complete any one of the options of the C40 AHD (A-F)*

*see handout for further details

Dual Credit Opportunities

What is Dual Credit?• Dual Credit= Earning HS and College credits at the

same time• IPFW, Vincennes, IVY Tech, Huntington

University, St. Francis • Can be onsite or offsite…• Fee involved varies with the course• 59 Courses currently available to earn dual credit• Most are weighted for G.P.A.- see Program of

Studies

Dual Credit Courses-➢ Accounting➢ Adv. Life Science: Animals➢ Adv. Theatre Arts➢ Ag Power➢ Ag Business Management➢ Ag Power, Structure and Technology➢ Anatomy & Physiology➢ Automotive Service Technology➢ Civil Engineering & Architecture➢ Computer Science I and II➢ Digital Applications and Responsibility➢ Early Childhood Education➢ Education Professions➢ EMS(when continuing post HS)➢ Expository Writing➢ Finite Math➢ Health Sciences I➢ Health Sciences II- C.N.A.

➢ Horticulture➢ Human & Social Services I & II➢ Intro to Engineering➢ Painting I➢ Precision Machining I & II➢ Principles of Engineering➢ Principles of Marketing➢ Radio & TV I➢ Speech ➢ Trigonometry➢ World Literature➢ AP Calculus➢ AP Chemistry➢ AP US History➢ AP Government

Advanced Placement Courses

➢AP Biology➢AP Calculus➢AP Chemistry(2019/2020)➢AP English Literature &

Composition➢AP Environmental

Science(2020/2021)➢AP French➢AP German➢AP Government

➢AP Physics C (2020/2021)➢AP Psychology➢AP Spanish➢AP Statistics➢AP US History

All are weighted GPA

Career/Technical Education- brochures available

HNHS ½ Day Programs

● Automotive* ^

● Cosmetology* ^

● Criminal Justice

● Early Childhood Education ^

● Education Professions ^

● Health Services- CNA* ^ & EMT* ^

● Human and Social Services ^

● Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education (ICE)

● Precision Machining* ^

● Welding*

*State Certifications Available

^ Dual College Credit

Other HNHS CTE Programs

● Project Lead the Way

● Internships

Career/Technical Education

@ Heartland Career Center ● Automotive Collision & Repair*

● Commercial Photography

● Construction Technology*

● Culinary Arts*

● Diesel Service*

● Electronics & Robotics*

● Networking II: Servers

*State Certifications Available

New Courses 19/20American Sign

Language II

2 semesters 2 world language

credits

CCR Math Bridge 2 semesters 2 math credits

Biblical Literature 1 semester 1 lang. arts credit

Radio/TV- (change in

format)

2 semesters 2 elective credits

Criminal Justice II 2 semesters 6 elective credits

Welding II 2 semesters 6 elective credits

Adv. Accounting 2 semesters 2 elective credits

Freshman Mathematics- 6 credits need to be earned at HNHS

Two Year Algebra

– Teacher recommendation

– NWEA scores, ISTEP scores

Algebra I

– Completed Pre-Algebra in Middle School or choosing to take again

Math 10

-- Struggled through Algebra I, not quite ready for Geometry

Geometry (or Honors)

– Mastered Algebra at Middle School with an A

Algebra II - completes Core 40

Opportunities for Extra Help*Morning Math Tutoring (7:10-7:40) in Mrs. Hoffman’s room for Geometry, Algebra 2 & Trigonometry

*After school by appointment with teacher*Peer Tutoring available through the National Honor Society students in the commons on T/TH

*Homeroom tutoring (7:40-8:17). Then sign in when arriving in the commons.

*WWW.KAHNACADEMY.ORG Tutoring at home through the web*1-877-ASK-ROSE- Rose Hulman Institute students provide support on the phone*MathTV.com*Outside tutoring is available at the set cost of the tutor hired at the family’s expense.

Graduation TestsClass of 2020-2022:10th Grade ISTEP+: • Math: Algebra• English 10• Must pass both sections in order to graduate• Could take advantage of the Graduation Pathways if needed

Class of 2023 and beyond:

As part of the Graduation Pathways, each student will be taking one of the following College Admissions Tests • SAT- 11th or 12th Grade?• ACT - 11th or 12th Grade?

Rodney Richison, Assistant Principal &Director of Viking New Tech

356-6104 ext. 1091 [email protected]

Follow us on Twitter @VikingNewTech

• Small Learning Community• Culture of TRUST/RESPECT/RESPONSIBILITY• Integrated blocked classes, with elective classes offered outside of

VNT• Project Based Learning(PBL) and Problem Based Learning(PrBL)• Community Service, Portfolios, Senior Capstone• Collaboration & Teamwork

– Each team member “owns” their own role in the team(rubric monitor, team leader, secretary, liaison and task manager) through a team contract

– Homework can be facilitator/team assigned • Agency (puts learning into hands of the student)

The Driving Question

& Entry Event

Need to Knows

Project

Based

Learning

Activities

Assessments

Workshops

Presentations

Peer Review

• Relevant • Project-Based • Deeper Learning • Collaborative •Integrated

Professional Growth • Secure • Intuitive • Customized • Personalized

Track overall class progress

• Visit VNT after this meeting

• Come in to visit during the school day

–Email [email protected] or call 356-6104 ext. 1091 to schedule an appointment

• Follow us on Twitter @VikingNewTech

Huntington North High School

ATHLETICS

Kris Teusch, Athletic Director

Home of the Vikings

Huntington North High SchoolAthletic Profile

NICKNAME: Vikings

COLORS: Red, Black & White

CONFERENCE: Northeast Eight (NE 8)

Athletic Director: Kris Teusch

Assistant Athletic Director: Cora Roser

Athletic Department Secretary: Carla Working

NE 8 Members

Bellmont Braves

Columbia City Eagles

DeKalb Barons

East Noble Knights

Leo Lions

New Haven Bulldogs

Norwell Knights

Huntington North Vikings

Get Involved!

• 21 Sports

• Dance, Bowling, Other Clubs and Activities

• Summer Lifting and Workouts

• Athlete Weight Training - during the day

• Physicals for all sports on file by July 22,

2019

• THE PIT

Getting involved will help with Graduation

Pathways :)

Viking Activities and Opportunities!

• Athletics • Marching Band• Varsity Singers/Viking Volume• Student Council• Class Council• Plays and Musicals• Freshmen Mentoring• FFA/FEA/FCA• Clubs (see student packet for more details)

Viking Distinguished Graduate Program

● Begins with the Class of 2022● Recognizes the “best of the best” with the top 3% of

the graduating class receiving recognition as “distinguished” and the next 7% receiving recognition as “commended”

● Distinction is earned through multiple measures, including academics, service, and leadership

● Replaces valedictorian and salutatorian● Application process is during the senior year

Connect with us

hnhs.hccsc.k12.in.us- our new website!

text @hnvikes to 81010

text @hnsports to 81010

twitter.com/hnhsvikings

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facebook.com/HuntingtonNorthVikes

Powerschool access for parents!

1. What Type of Diploma Do I Want?

Technical Honors Diploma

2. Viking New Tech or Traditional

Core 40Diploma

TraditionalSome project based learning

Core classes and electivesPassport into Forensics (New Tech)

Viking New TechSmall Learning community for core classes

All Project Based LearningPassport out to elective classes

Academic Honors Diploma

3. Career Pathway