Harrison High School

ENSURING SUCCESS THROUGH CURRICULUM, COMMUNITY, AND LEADERSHIP

Current Student Parent & Student Night

November 15, 2016

MR. JEFF DIERLAM

Assistant Principal

Agenda for this Evening

• 6:00-6:20 – Presentation in the Commons

• 6:30-7:00 – Breakout Sessions by Grade Level

• Current Freshmen

• 128 B/C

• Current Sophomores & Juniors

• 129 A/B

Additional Requirements

• 2 Additional Math Credits

• 6-8 World Language Credits

• 2 Core 40 Art Credits

• “C” or Better in Required Courses

• 3.0 Overall GPA

• One of the following:• 4 AP Credits (with exam)• 6 College Credits• 4 IB Credits (with exam)• 2 College Credits + 2 AP Credits

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EnglishU.S. History

Algebra IBiology I

PE I & PE IIElectiveElective

Four Year Diploma Paths

EnglishWorld History

GeometryChem/PhysicsHealth & PE

ElectiveElective

EnglishSS ElectiveAlgebra II

Chem/PhysicsElectiveElectiveElective

EnglishGov & Econ

Stats/Pre CalcScience Elective

ElectiveElectiveElective

English 9HU.S. History HGeometry H

Biology HPE I & PE II

World LanguageElective

English 10HWorld History H

Algebra II HChem/PhysicsHealth & PE

World LanguageElective

AP LanguageAP SS ElectPre Calc CC

Chem/Phys/AP World Language

ElectiveElective

AP LiteratureGov CC & Econ CC

AP CalculusAP ScienceAP SS Elect

ElectiveElective

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Academic Honors Diploma

• More rigorous academic preparation

• Best preparation for college

• Required for admission at some universities in Indiana

• Indiana University

• Purdue University

• Provides additional financial aid for families who qualify

English Department Electives

• AP English Language

• AP English Literature

• Film Literature

• Creative Writing

• Etymology

• College Entrance Prep

• Journalism

• Yearbook

• Language Arts Lab

Harrison Math Sequence

Algebra I Algebra I w/ Alg. Enrichment

Geometry H

Algebra II HGeometry

Algebra II Pre Calc Trig

Pre Calc CC Trig / Stats AP CalcBusiness Math

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

Geometry

Math Opportunities & Support

Advanced Opportunities

• Geometry Honors

• Algebra II Honors

• Trigonometry

• Probability / Statistics

• Pre Calculus CC

• AP Calculus

Academic Support

• Algebra I Lab

• Algebra I Off-Semester

• Math Lab

• Flex Period Support

Social Studies Electives

• AP U.S. History

• AP European History

• AP Psychology

• U.S. Government CC

• Economics CC

• Sociology

• Psychology

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Chem or Phys; ICP

BiologyChem/Phys; Any Science

Environmental SciEarth/Space Sci

AP Science

Biology HChemistry or Physics

Chemistry or Physics; AP Science

AP BiologyAP Physics

AP ChemistryAnatomy

Four Year Science Sequence

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Science Electives• AP Biology

• AP Physics

• AP Chemistry

• Anatomy & Physiology

• Environmental Science

• Earth and Space Science

Other Electives• Computer Illustration and Graphics

• Nutrition and Wellness

• Fashion and Textiles

• Child Development

• Ceramics/Sculpture

• Digital Applications

• Sports Marketing

• Accounting

• Construction

• Work Coop

Dual Credit

• Courses in which students can earn both high school and college credits

• Dual Credit Providers

• University of Southern Indiana

• Ivy Tech Community College

• Vincennes University

• Dual Credit Courses used to meet Academic Honors requirements must be from the approved dual credit course list

Advanced Placement (AP)• AP courses and corresponding exams while rigorous, don’t

automatically result in college credit.

• Students who earn a score of 3+ will receive college credit toward their degree at any Indiana public institution of higher education.

• AP participation linked to college completion• Students who score well on AP exams are more likely to earn a college

degree

• Stronger indicator than GPA and socioeconomic status

Harrison High School

Advanced Credit Courses

Advanced Placement Courses

• AP Biology

• AP Chemistry

• AP Spanish

• AP German

• AP Psychology

• AP Calculus AB

• AP English Language

• AP English Literature

• AP European History

• AP U.S. History

• AP Art History

• AP Studio Art

Dual College Credit Courses – CC(3 Credit Hrs/College Course)

• German IV CC

– Inter. German (GERM 203 & 204)

• Spanish IV CC

– Inter. Spanish (SPAN 203 & 204)

• U.S. Government CC

– Intro to Political Sci (POLS 102)

• Economics CC

– Fund. of Economics (ECON 175)

• Pre Calculus CC

– College Algebra (MATH 136)

• Adv Business Management CC

– Principles of Mgt (BUSN 105)

• Digital Apps and Responsibility CC

– Intro to Microcomputers (CINS 101)

• Intro Engineering Design CC

– Technical Graphics (DESN 102)

• Principles of Engineering CC

– Mechanical Graphics (DESN 104)

Randall T. Shepard Academy(3 Credit Hrs/College Course)

Junior Year

• English 11 CC– Rhetoric & Comp (ENG 101)

• Adv. Speech CC– Intro to Public Speak (CMST 101)

• Topics in Social Science CC– Intro to Soc Justice (SOCW 224)

Senior Year

• AP English Literature

• Economics CC– Fund. of Economics (ECON 175)

• U.S. Government CC– Intro to Political Sci (POLS 102)

Innovative Programs at Harrison

• Randall T. Shepard Academy for Law and Social Justice

• Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

RANDALL T. SHEPARD ACADEMY

Shepard Academy Coordinator – Jill Hahn

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English 10H World History H

English 9HUS History H

SpeechGrammar

State/Local Gov’tIndiana History

Critical ThinkingLinguistics

CompositionCurrent Issues & Events

Shepard Academy Curriculum9th and 10th grades

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AP LiteratureGovernment (CC)Economics (CC)

English 11 (CC)

Advanced Speech (CC)Debate

Law EducationAmerican Social Movements (CC)

Intro to Social Justice (CC)Community Service

We the PeopleInternational Affairs

Current Issues & EventsInternship

Shepard Academy Curriculum11th and 12th grades

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• Nationally recognized Pre-Engineering Program

• 18 College Credits Available During High School

• Course offerings and locations are as follows: • Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) - 9th grade @ Harrison

• Principals of Engineering (POE) - 10th grade @ Harrison

• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) - 11th grade @ Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center (SICTC)

• Digital Electronics (DE) - 11th grade @ SICTC

• Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) - 12th grade @ SICTC

• Engineering Design and Development (EDD) - 12th grade @ SICTC

• For more information on PLTW, please contact • PLTW instructor at Harrison, Mrs. Beth Willner (Beth.Willner@evsc.k12.in.us) or

• EVSC PLTW District Coordinator, Mr. J. Andrew Beadles (andy.beadles@evsc.k12.in.us)

Satellite Programs in the EVSC

• EVSC Satellite Programs are half day programs located in other schools within the city. These programs are designed to target specific student interests and provide educational experiences unique to the EVSC.

• Programs Offered• Medical Professions Academy – Central High School

• International Baccalaureate Programme – Bosse High School

• Early College High School – Ivy Tech Community College

• Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center

Grade Level Break-Outs

• Current Freshmen

• 128 B/C

• Current Sophomores & Juniors

• 129 A/B

Contact Information• Principal, Dr. Liz Wells – elizabeth.wells@evsc.k12.in.us

• Asst. Principal, Mr. Ernie Griffin – ernie.griffin@evsc.k12.in.us

• Asst. Principal, Mr. Jeff Dierlam – jeff.dierlam@evsc.k12.in.us

• Freshman/Sophomore Counselors:• Last Names A-K Ms. Anna Jo Wyman – annajo.wyman@evsc.k12.in.us

• Last Names L-Z – Mr. Ethan Browning – ethan.browning@evsc.k12.in.us

• Junior/Senior Counselors• Last Names A-K Mr. Ryan Preci – ryan.preci@evsc.k12.in.us

• Last Names L-Z Ms. Barbara Baker – barbara.baker@evsc.k12.in.us

• Facebook – www.facebook.com/EVSCHarrison

• Twitter – @EVSCHarrison

• Internet – www.harrison.evscschools.com

Thank You for Coming!Learn, Lead, Succeed…Go Warriors!

*Enrollment Dates* Current Freshmen and Sophomores – Week of 11/21 Current Juniors – Week of 12/5