EVSC Satellite ProgramsSICTC, Medical Professions Academy, Shepard Law Academy, JROTC, Early College High School, Virtual Academy, IB

SICTC

Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center

About SICTC

Serves approximately 800 students from Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, North and South Gibson, and the southern half of Spencer counties

Offers 23 courses of study in 10 different career clusters

Prepares students for high skill, high wage, or high demand careers including 35 of the Hoosier Hot 50 jobs

Identified by the National Research Center for Career and Technical Education as one of the top five secondary career centers in the United States

Career Clusters & Programs

Advanced Manufacturing

Industrial Maintenance and Plastics Technology

Precision Machine Technology

Welding Technology

Agriculture

Career Clusters & Programs

Agriculture

Horticulture

Animal Science/Pre-Veterinarian

Career Clusters & Programs

Communications

Graphic Communications/Digital Media

Radio/TV Broadcasting/Telecommunications

Career Clusters & Programs

Construction Technology

Building Construction Technology

Electricity Technology/Robotics

HVAC-R and Alternative Energy Systems

Career Clusters & Programs

Engineering

Architectural Design

Project Lead the Way (Engineering)

Technical Design

Career Clusters & Programs

Food Sciences

Culinary Arts

Health Sciences

Health Sciences Education

Information Technology

Computer Network Technology (CISCO)

Public Safety

Public Safety/Law Enforcement & Fire Science

Career Clusters/Programs

Transportation Services

Automotive Collision Repair Technology

Automotive Services Technology

Diesel Service Technology

Applying to SICTC

Apply onlineapplytosictc.com

Open to juniors and seniors

Applications will be reviewed by the Screening Committee in late January. Applicants are notified in February and given further instructions by their home high school counselors regarding additional enrollment procedures.

Open Houses: November 7, 6:00-7:00 P.M. November 19, 10:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M.

MPA

Medical Professions Academy—Central High School

About MPA

For high school students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare and medicine

Integrates science, English, and technology curriculum, paired with hands-on learning and relevant internships and shadowing experiences

Prepares students for post-secondary medical programs and college majors

Applying to MPA

Apply on their website:

http://mpa.evscschools.com/

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Incoming 9th graders and 11th graders may apply.

Shepard Law Academy

Harrison High School

About Shepard Law Academy

Shepard Academy is a four-year leadership development program that integrates social studies and English curriculum for high school students who are interested in law and social justice.

The curriculum helps students develop leadership and critical analysis skills. The Academy experience is designed to include multiple field experiences and guest speakers, which enrich the curriculum.

Students develop their reading, writing, and speaking skills, while preparing for studies in law, social justice, and American policy.

Students have the opportunity to earn up to 21 hours of college credit upon completion of the Academy.

Applying to Shepard Law

Apply online:

http://shepardacademy.evscschools.com/enrollment_application

While it is designed to be a four-year program, students may apply to join the program any year.

JROTC

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps—Harrison High School

About JROTC

The EVSC's Junior Reserve Training Corps (JROTC) program works to motivate young people to become better citizens by utilizing curriculum that focuses on citizenship, leadership, and the development of foundations for success.

Students enrolled in the program can earn college credits through Adams State University.

The program is rated as a "gold star unit" by the U.S. Army, the highest honor that can be awarded to a JROTC program.

Enrolling in JROTC

Students who are interested in enrolling in the program should notify their counselor during the enrollment conference.

This program is two periods, so the student will attend Harrison for ½ day every other day and will take the JROTC course and another elective (often times, that course is a PE elective).

Early College High School

Ivy Tech Community College--Southwest

About Early College High School

Students enrolled in the EVSC Early College High School will spend half of the day at their home high school and the other half on Ivy Tech Community College’s campus during their freshmen and sophomore years.

During the junior year, students will choose degree pathways offered through Ivy Tech Community College. Students also may enroll in select courses offered at the University of Evansville.

During the summer, students can attend programs and courses at the University of Evansville and at Ivy Tech Community College.

Students will be provided with college readiness programs, mentoring, and academic support to ensure success in the program.

Applying to ECHS

Apply on their website:

http://earlycollege.evscschools.com/home

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Virtual Academy

Based at the Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center

About Virtual Academy

The EVSC Virtual Academy is designed to provide flexibility to students K-12 to earn credits for their regular school classes; credit recovery or credit advancement through the utilization of online learning and the instruction from a licensed teacher.

Teachers communicate regularly with students through weekly progress reports, email and regular study sessions and progress conferences in our classroom.

At the high school level, Virtual Academy offers required and elective courses in English, social studies, science and math, and numerous Advanced Placement courses and courses approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Current high school students may take supplementary courses through Virtual Academy while attending Reitz full-time.

Applying to Virtual Academy

Apply on their website:

http://virtualacademy.evscschools.com/home

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International Baccalaureate Program

Bosse High School

About IB

Created for students who are motivated and desire a rigorous college preparatory education, the IB program includes academic study in six curriculum areas, including English, World Languages, Arts, Sciences, Social Studies and Math and Computer Sciences

In addition to these six core curriculum areas, the IB program centers around three unique core requirements:

1. Extended Essay - independent research to develop critical thinking.

2. Theory of Knowledge (TOK) - a course that explores the nature of knowledge and the relationship between disciplines.

3. Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) - 150 hours of creativity, action and service to others is required.

Applying to IB

Apply on their website:

http://ib.evscschools.com/home

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Open to any junior or senior student

Advanced Placement & Dual Credit CoursesOffered at Reitz High School

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

Rigorous, college-level courses

A heavier workload and likely an AP summer assignment

Typically require a teacher/department head recommendation

Students are expected to take The College Board’s AP course examination in May.

Qualifying students may receive financial assistance toward the exam fee.

Passing an AP exam earns students a minimum 3 college credit or advanced placement in a specific area of study.

AP courses are noted on the student’s course request sheet by an “AP” next to the course title.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

AP courses offered at Reitz: U.S. History AP

European History AP

Biology AP

Physics I AP

Calculus AB AP

Statistics AP

Psychology AP

English Language & Composition AP

English Literature & Composition AP

Course offerings are subject to change based on teacher availability and student interest.

COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES

College-level courses to earn both high school and college credit (sometimes referred to as dual credit) during their regular high school day on the high school campus.

These courses are taught by qualified high school instructors and a concurrent enrollment partnership agreement exists between the high school and a postsecondary institution.

Reitz has concurrent credit agreements with USI and Ivy Tech.

College credit courses are noted on the student’s course request sheet by a “CC” next to the course title.

COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES

College credit courses offered at Reitz: Advanced Speech & Communications CC (3 credits) Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry H CC (6 credits) Economics H CC (3 credits) U. S. Government H CC (3 credits) German IV CC (12 credits) Spanish IV CC (12 credits) French IV CC (12 credits) PLTW Intro to Engineering Design CC (3 credits) PLTW Principles of Engineering CC (3 credits) Early Childhood Education I CC (6 credits) Digital Applications & Responsibility CC (3 credits) Strategic Marketing CC (3 credits)

Course offerings are subject to change based on teacher availability and student interest.

Transferring College Credits & Accessing AP Scores

College credit Students must request that a transcript be sent from the college

where they earned the credit (USI or Ivy Tech) to the college they are attending.

AP AP tests are taken in May and the scores are released over the

summer. Students will have a College Board account and an AP number will be

provided to access scores.