Welcome to 9th Grade Orientation

AGENDA

I.9th Grade Orientation Folder

II.8th Graders Busy Planning for Their Future

III.Graduation Requirements/Diploma Program

IV.Completing the 4-year Plan

V.The Scheduling Packet

I. 9th Grade Orientation FolderLeft Side:•21st Century Scholars Reminder•Homework Hotline Ruler•“Trip to College” and “Drive of Your Life” flyer•Project Lead the Way Booklet•Indiana Career Explorer - Info for Parents•Kokomo Area Career Center Brochure•Learn More Indiana Magazine•Comet College InformationRight Side:•Freshman Vocabulary•Diploma Programs/Graduation Requirements•Course Offerings for 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades (pink)•High school bell schedule•2013/2014 EHS Course Catalog (find it online at www.eastern.k12.in.us)Separate from Folder (stapled together)•Courses already assigned to your student in Skyward•Course Request Form for 2017 graduates•9th Grade Course Offerings & Prerequisites•Sample Four-Year Course Planner (students need to enter their plan online by signing into their Indiana Career Explorer account and entering 4-year plan into the Indiana Graduation Plan folder).•Individual “License” from Drive of Your Life online activity

Transition Activities8th Graders - Busy Planning for Their Future•7th Grade Career Unit•7th Grade Trip to Welcome to the Real World •8th Grade Trip to Living in the Real World •7th & 8th Grade Indiana LearnMore Magazines•Visits to www.driveofyourlife.org and www.indianacareerexplorer.org and guidance pages on Eastern’s website•College Go! Week Activities•Registered with Indiana Career Explorer•KACC Presentation

Graduation Requirements/DiplomaPrograms

• General (Students must go through the Core 40 Opt-Out Process for this diploma)

• Core 40• Core 40 with Academic Honors• Core 40 with Technical Honors

**It is possible for a student to earn Academic Honors and Technical Honors

GENERAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Total credits required: 42

CORE 40 DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS Total credits required: 42

ACADEMIC HONORS/TECHNICAL HONORS Total credits required: 49

English/Lang. Arts 8 credits English/Lang. Arts 8 credits Mathematics 4 credits

2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: any math course *Students are required to earn 2 credits in a Math or Quantitative Reasoning course during their junior or senior year. QR courses do not count as math credits.

Mathematics

6 credits (in grades 9-12)

2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Algebra II *Students must take a math or quantitative reasoning course each year in high school

Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma: Complete all requirements for Core 40 Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will

count toward the diploma Graduate with a GPA of “B” (8.0) or better Complete one of the following:

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

B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits from the priority course list

C. Earn two of the following: 1. A minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the priority course list, 2. 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams, 3. 2 credits in IB standard level courses and corresponding IB exams.

D. Earn a combined score of 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading, math, and writing sections and a minimum score of 530 on each

E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section

F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding IB exams

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma: Complete all the requirements for Core 40 Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation

courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following: 1. Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential, 2. Pathway dual credits from the lists of priority courses resulting in 6 transcripted college credits

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

Graduate with a GPA of “B” (8.0) 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 Math – 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.

Science 4 credits 2 credits: Biology I 2 credits: Any science course

Science 6 credits 2 credits: Biology I 2 credits: Chem. I or Physics I 2 credits: any Core 40 science

Social Studies 6 credits 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Govt. 1 credit: any social studies course

Social Studies 6 credits 2 credits: World History 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Govt. 1 credit: Economics

Physical Education 2 credits Physical Education 2 credits Health and Wellness* 1 credit Health & Wellness* 1 credit College & Career Pathway Courses

6 credits Selecting electives in a deliberate manner to take full advantage of college and career exploration and preparation opportunities

Directed Electives 5 credits World Language Fine Arts Career/Technical Ed.

Flex Credit 5 credits Flex Credits must come from one of the following: Additional elective courses in

a College and Career Pathway Courses involving

workplace learning such as Cooperative Education or Internship courses

High school/college dual credit courses

Additional courses in Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, World Languages, or Fine Arts

Electives 7 credits *College and Career Pathway courses recommended

Electives 5 credits Additional Eastern credit requirements

2 in World History 1 in Preparing for College & Careers

Additional Eastern credit requirements

1 in Preparing for College & Careers

**New requirements for entering 9th graders (class of 2016)

*For any diploma type, 3 of these 5 FACS courses may be taken to fulfill the Health requirement: (1) Nutr & Wellness, (2) Child Dev, (3) Human Develop, (4) IPR, and (5) PCC or Adult Roles.

Indiana General High School Diploma

The completion of Core 40 is an Indiana graduation requirement. Indiana’s Core 40 curriculum provides the academic foundation all students need to succeed in college and the workforce.

To graduate with less than Core 40, the following formal opt-out process must be completed: The student, the student’s parent/guardian, and the student’s counselor (or another staff member who assists

students in course selection) must meet to discuss the student’s progress.

The student’s Graduation Plan (including four year course plan) is reviewed.

The student’s parent/guardian determines whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits by completing the general curriculum or the Core 40 curriculum.

If the decision is made to opt-out of Core 40, the student is required to complete the course and credit requirements for a general diploma and the career/academic sequence the student will pursue is determined.

Course and Credit Requirements (Class of 2016 & Beyond)

English/Language Arts 8 credits Credits must include literature, composition and speech

Mathematics 4 credits 2 credits: Algebra I or Integrated Mathematics I 2 credits: Any math course General diploma students are required to earn 2 credits in a Math or a Quantitative Reasoning (QR) course during their junior or senior year. QR courses do not count as math credits.

Science 4 credits 2 credits: Biology I 2 credits: Any science course At least one credit must be from a Physical Science or Earth and Space Science course

Social Studies 4 credits 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Any social studies course

Physical Education 2 credits Health and Wellness 1 credit College and Career Pathway Courses Selecting electives in a deliberate manner to take full advantage of college and career exploration and preparation opportunities

6 credits

Flex Credit 5 credits Flex Credits must come from one of the following: Additional elective courses in a College and Career Pathway Courses involving workplace learning such as Cooperative Education

or Internship courses High school/college dual credit courses Additional courses in Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics,

Science, World Languages or Fine Arts Electives

6 credits Specifies the minimum number of electives required by the state. High school schedules provide time for many more elective credits during the high school years.

40 Total Credits Required Schools may have additional local graduation requirements that apply to all students

(Updated Dec., 2011)

Course and Credit Requirements

English/ Language Arts

8 credits Including a balance of literature, composition and speech.

Mathematics 6 credits (in grades 9-12) 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Geometry

2 credits: Algebra II Or complete Integrated Math I, II, and III for 6 credits. Students must take a math or quantitative reasoning course each year in high school

Science 6 credits 2 credits: Biology I 2 credits: Chemistry I or Physics I or Integrated Chemistry-Physics 2 credits: any Core 40 science course

Social Studies

6 credits 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics 2 credits: World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World

Directed Electives

5 credits World Languages Fine Arts Career and Technical Education

Physical Education

2 credits

Health and Wellness

1 credit

Electives* 6 credits (College and Career Pathway courses recommended)

40 Total State Credits Required

Schools may have additional local graduation requirements that apply to all students

* Specifies the number of electives required by the state. High school schedules provide time for many more electives during the high school years. All students are strongly encouraged to complete a C ollege and Career Pathway (selecting electives in a deliberate manner) to take full advantage of career and college exploration and preparation opportunities.

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 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 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 and take corresponding AP exams B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from

priority course list C. Earn two of the following:

1. A minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the priority course list,

2. 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams, 3. 2 credits in IB standard level courses and corresponding IB exams.

D. Earn a combined score of 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading, mathematics and writing sections and a minimum score of 530 on each

E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding IB exams.

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

Complete all requirements for Core 40.

Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following:

1. Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential, or 2. Pathway dual credits from the lists of priority courses 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, 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.

Effective beginning with students who enter high school in 2012-13 school year (class of 2016).

with Technical Honors (minimum 47 credits)

with Academic Honors (minimum 47 credits)

They’re Here!!!...Indiana College & Career Pathways

• IDOE has finalized the Indiana College & Career Pathways• This will impact the way high school students attend the Kokomo Area Career

Center if they have an interest in doing so.• Students interested in the Career Center will enter into Career Pathways.

However, before they can enter a Pathway, they will need to have taken certain foundational courses.

• All 9th graders at Eastern schedule for Preparing for College and Careers, and this course is a foundational course for all pathways.

• Before scheduling for sophomore classes, students and parents would want to become familiar with each pathway’s required courses.

• Be prepared that if you enter an Indiana Career Pathway, you will be expected to complete that Pathway.

• If you would like to learn more about Indiana College & Career Pathways, you can visit www.doe.in.gov/achievement/career-education

Foundation Courses for All Pathways

**Note that “Preparing for College and Careers” and “Personal Financial Responsibility” (or “Adult Roles & Responsibilities” in some schools – to maintain local flexibility) are foundational Career and Technical Education courses recommended for every student in every Pathway.

Preparing for College and Careers Personal Financial Responsibility

Indiana Career Clusters

Agriculture

Architecture & Construction

Arts, AV Technology & Communication

Business & Marketing

Education & Training Health Science

Hospitality & Human Services

Information Technology

Manufacturing Public Safety

Transportation

Career & Technical Education Home

Indiana College and Career Pathway Plan – State Model Cluster: Transportation Pathway: Automotive Service Technology

Core 40 with Honors High School Graduation Plan*

*This is a SAMPLE plan for schools to use in planning. Course sequences and grade level in which courses are offered may vary according to local policies, practices and resources.

Students should enroll in Indiana Career Explorer, complete interest inventories, and investigate careers in clusters & pathways prior to or during the time they create their individual Pathway Plans.

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Math Science Health/PE

Social Studies CTE/Career Preparation Courses

for this Pathway Other Elective Courses

for this Pathway

9 English 9 Algebra I Integrated Chemistry-Physics

Health & Wellness/ Physical Ed

Preparing for College & Careers;

Digital Citizenship, Personal Financial

Responsibility

World Language

10 English 10 Geometry Biology

Geography/History of the World or

World History/Civilization

Introduction to Transportation World Language

11 English 11 Algebra II 3rd Core 40 Science US History **Automotive Services Technology I World

Language

12 English 12 Math or

Quantitative Reasoning

Government Economics

**Automotive Services Technology II Fine Arts

State specified Pathway Assessments: Dual credit final exams or NA3SA assessments – Minimum of 4 by the end of Automotive Technology II covering the following modules: Brakes, Electrical and Electronic Systems & Engine Performance and Suspension Steering Industry Recognized Certification: NA3SA or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Postsecondary Courses Aligned for Potential Dual Credit**

**See individual Course Frameworks for alignment of high school course standards and postsecondary course objectives

Ivy Tech Community College Vincennes University

AUTC 101 Suspension and Steering

AUTC 121 Brakes

AUTC 113 Electrical Systems

AUTC 109 Engine Performance

AUTO 105 Transportation Fundamentals

AUTO 110/L Electrical Systems

Completing the Electronic 4-year Plan1. Become very familiar with the credit requirements for each diploma. Read through the green/yellow/gray diploma document.2. Look at Eastern High School Courses one-page sheet (pink).3. Read through the online course catalog to see what classes interest you! Pay attention to any prerequisites for certain courses.4. Consider “Suggested High School Courses” listed on their license from the Drive of Your Life Activity and consider College & Career Pathways.5. Students can see me if they have a specific career in mind, and I can print the IDOE suggested pathway for them to have as a guide.6. Complete the 4-year plan online using the Indiana Career Explorer.

- login to your Indiana Career Explorer account- go to “plan for education” top tab- go to “make an education plan” left tab- click “create new plan”- while working on your plan, you can preview it, edit it, save it, etc.- when you are completely finished with your plan, click the “finalize &

approve” button, and you will be asked to enter an e-mail to submit your plan-enter my e-mail, tricia.harrison@eastern.k12.in.us and click the mail icon to

submit your plan to me

The Scheduling Packet1. Skyward Registration Sheet: Classes listed are the recommended classes for

each student. Recommendations come from departmental prerequisite grades as well as teacher recommendation.

2. 9th Grade Course Request Form3. 9th Grade Curriculum Sheet

Completing the Course Request FormAll 9th graders need to schedule for the following courses:

English (full year)Math (full year)Biology (full year)P.E. (full year – students can be flexible with P.E. as long as they take 2 credits before their senior year)Health (one semester)Preparing for College & Careers (one semester)

• Students are scheduling for a 7-period day.• Students schedule for 7, 52-minute classes or 6 classes plus a study hall. • To complete your elective slots, look at the 9th Grade Curriculum Sheet as well as the

EHS Online Course Catalog.• Students will be taken to the computer lab to enter their elective course requests into

Skyward on Thursday, February 21st.

Special Services (students with an IEP)

• Special Services students will want to schedule for one period of Study Skills. This is a time when they meet with a resource teacher as well as instructional assistants. Students receive extra help in a small group setting with their classroom assignments. Student Agenda Books are also monitored to help with organization. Study Skills is a graded class, and students receive elective credit for it.

• If time permits in their schedule, Special Services students who struggle particularly with reading should consider enrolling in Basic Skills. In Basic Skills, students re-learn basic concepts to help them succeed in English and other classes that require reading comprehesion. Basic Skills is open to both Special Education students and General Education students.

• If parents have questions about their child’s schedule, please contact Janet Silver, Director of Special Services.

How can parents help?• Review the diploma options and requirements with

your student.• Work with your student to create and/or review

their 4-year plan. • Discuss course choices keeping in mind

requirements, interests, AND long-term educational plans.

• Visit www.learnmoreindiana.org or www.indianacareerexplorer.org to see college profiles/admissions requirements. You can also complete a FREE college cost estimator to get an idea of financial aid packages at specific colleges.

How Can I Help You?• Encourage your student to see or contact me if there

are questions. I am here to help them.• Don’t hesitate to call or e-mail if you have questions

about diploma requirements, the process, or specifics about your student’s situation.

• I will review all course requests for any errors or omissions, and I will follow-up with students/parents if needed.

• If students have a scheduling conflict, I will talk with them personally.

Kokomo Area Career Center

• Offers College & Career Pathway programs of study for sophomores, juniors and seniors. (www.kokomo.k12.in.us/KACC)

• Hands-on training in a wide variety of areas.• Many programs offer dual credit and/or certification.• Students can still earn Academic Honors/Technical Honors if

they attend KACC.• Students need to be in good standing with attendance,

grades, and discipline if they expect to be accepted to KACC.

Online ResourcesEastern Website (academics tab) www.eastern.k12.in.us

Indiana Department of Education www.doe.in.gov

College Search Resourceswww.knowhow2go.org/ --a site dedicated to outlining the steps needed to go to college.www.learnmoreindiana.org –a site developed for Indiana students that offers a wealth of

information about high school, college, and careers.www.collegeboard.com -- a site dedicated to helping students prepare for college entrance

exams, search for colleges, and much more.www.indianacareerexplorer.org – this is the one your child is using at school for many activities

and this is the site where they’ll create their 4-year plan!!

Thank you and have a great evening!!