2015-16

JUNIOR PARENT

NIGHT

Juniors

Seniors

Graduation!

THE DIPLOMA PATHS

ACADEMIC HONORS

TECHNICAL HONORS

CORE 40

STANDARD DIPLOMA

EVSC AND

Intended to prepare students for admission to four-year college and universities, one and two-year colleges and technical schools, and/or successful entry into the workforce.

English: 8 credits

Social Studies: 6 credits

Mathematics: 6 credits

Science: 6 credits

Health: 1 credit

Physical Education: 3 credits (PE Waiver Available for 3rd PE Credit)

Directed Electives: 5 credits from World Language, Fine Arts and/or Career/Technical Electives:

Total: 41 credits

WITH ACADEMIC

HONORS

For the Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma, students must:

• Complete all requirements for Core 40.

• Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits

• Earn 6-8 world language credits (6 credits in one language or 4 credits each in two languages).

• Earn 2 fine arts credits.

• Earn a grade of a “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma.

• Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.

• Complete one of the following:

A. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses & take corresponding AP exams.

B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses (generally 2 dual credit classes)from the approved dual credit list.

C. Complete a combination of an AP course (2 credits) and corresponding AP exams and dual high school/college credit course (3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the approved dual credit list.

D. Earn a combined score of 1750 or higher on the SAT (all 3 sections combined)

E. Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT & complete written section

CORE WITH TECHNICAL

HONORS

For the Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma, students must:

• Complete all requirements for Core 40.

• Earn 6 credits in the college & career preparation courses in a state-approved College

& Career Pathway and one of the following:

1. State approved, industry recognized certification or credential, or

2. Pathway dual credits from the approved dual credit list resulting in 6 transcripted college credits

• Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma.

• Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.

• Complete one of the following:

A. Any one of the options (A-F) of the Core 40 with Academic Honors

B. Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys; Reading for Information - Level 6, Applied Mathematics - Level 6, 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.

AP/CC COURSES OFFERED AT CENTRAL HIGH

SCHOOL Eng. Lit (AP/CC) Psychology (AP) Calculus (AP)

Eng. Lang (AP/CC) US History (AP) Chemistry (AP)

Spanish IV (CC) US Gov. (CC) Art History (AP)

German IV (CC/AP) Economics (CC) Studio Art (AP)

Intro & Principles of

Engineering (CC)

(PLTW)

Physics (AP) Statistics (AP)

Advanced

Environmental Sci. (CC)

Computer Illustration

and Graphics(CC)

Information and

Communication

Tech(CC)

Engineering Design

and Development (CC)

(PLTW)

AP = Advanced Placement CC = Concurrent College Credit

PATHWAY TO SENIOR YEAR

Your student will enroll in:

English 12, 12A or AP

Math (Colleges want to see math senior year!)

Science (if needed)

Government/ Economics

PE / Health Classes if still needed

Core Courses not passed

Electives

Encourage your student to take a strong schedule of classes - colleges are interested in rigor, not the bare minimum.

PSAT

PSAT will be given October 14th at Central.

The state is paying for all sophomores and

juniors to take the test this year.

2 hours & 45 minutes in length

Will help prepare for redesigned SAT in the

spring

Screened for the National Merit Scholarship

Program

SAT/ACT

Students should register to take SAT and/or ACT in the spring of their junior year; retake in fall of senior year if dissatisfied with scores.

Fee waivers are available if you receive free/reduced lunch or are a 21st Century Scholar

SAT: online at www.collegeboard.org

$54.50 (with essay – should take essay at least once)

Free SAT practice offered at Khan Academy

ACT: online at www.actstudent.org

$56.50 (with writing – should take writing at least once)

Practice available online on their website.

SAT or ACT? New SAT Current ACT

Aptitude: testing reasoning and verbal abilities Type of Test Achievement: measuring what a student has learned in school

2: Mathematics and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

(optional writing test)

Components 5: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and optional writing test

3 hours (plus, 50 minutes for optional essay) Time 3 hours & 25 minutes

153 questions plus optional essay Test Length 215 questions plus optional essay

Questions can be a little more tricky, may need to spend time

figuring out is being asked.

Test Style Questions are more straightforward, making them easier to understand on first read.

- Reading, vocabulary, grammar & usage, and math

- Content questions are all mixed up

Content Covered - Grammar & usage, math, reading, science reasoning, and writing (optional)

- Questions are grouped together by content

N/A Science Yes: in areas such as biology, chemistry, physics and earth science

Know rules for subject/verb agreement, proper pronoun usage,

identifying run-ons

Writing Skills Know rules for subject/verb agreement, proper pronoun usage, identifying run-ons,

PLUS punctuation!

Critical Reading sections with a great knowledge of Vocabulary Vocabulary or

Language Skills

Good language skills a plus

- Some with written answers.

- Formulas are provided; arithmetic, data analysis, algebra I & II,

functions, geometry

Math - All multiple choice.

- No formulas are provided; arithmetic, algebra I & II, functions, geometry, some

trigonometry

Difficulty increases w/each question, except in reading-

chronologically

Structural

Differences

Difficulty level of questions is random

200-800 range of points - Math, Critical Reading, and Writing

(optional)

TOTAL SAT score range: 400-1600 (plus 200-800 for Writing)

Scoring 1-36 range of points for each: English, Math, Reading and Science

Composite ACT Score is an average of each.

- Most popular: Private schools, east & west coast

- Testing 7 times per year (3 times for the new SAT in 2016)

- Registration deadline: 5-6 weeks prior

General Info - Most Popular: Public schools, Midwest & south

- Testing 6 times per year

- Registration deadline: 4 weeks prior

PLANNING FOR COLLEGE

What are colleges looking for in an applicant? Cumulative 3 year GPA:

Rigor of course load (AP, Dual Credit/Honors) – Senior Classes

Grade trends – want to see grades going up

Junior year grades are important

Class Rank

SAT/ACT Scores

Activities, Work, and Leadership Experiences

Extraordinary circumstances (i.e.1st generation college student, legacy)

Special talents (i.e. athletic, artistic, musical)

*Create a résumé of your extra curricular and volunteer activities, etc.*

WHICH COLLEGE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Meet College representatives @ CHS when they visit.

Campus visits are important – try to make a visit this spring or summer. 2 College Visit days per semester are allowed.

Make an “official” visit: meet with admissions representative, take a guided tour, meet with a representative from the department/major in which you have an interest.

MEET OUR COLLEGE CONNECTION COACH

The College Connection Coach can assist your student by:

Administering a career assessment and reviewing results

Helping students research and explore career, education, and training options

Developing a written plan to incorporate short- and long-term goals

Provide college transition services, such as assistance with admission and

financial aid applications

At Central on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Carrie Feltis

cfeltis@ivytech.edu

812-429-1497

HAVE A PLAN FOR AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

College: 4 year vs. 2 year

Technical School

Apprenticeship

Military

GAP Year (Peace Corp/Americorp)

Workforce

SCHOLARSHIPS

Most scholarships are available senior year and will be advertised in the Senior News and Scholarship Report on the Central website, offered directly from the colleges/universities that students apply to, or through FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). There are many scholarship search sites available, however, and some do offer scholarship opportunities for students in their Junior year:

www.fastweb.com

https://www.unigo.com/

www.scholarshiphunter.com

www.mycollegescholarship.org

www.scholarship.collegetoolkit.com/scholarship/main.aspx

www.collegenet.com/mach25/app

www.petersons.com/college-search/scholarship-search.aspx

www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

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