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Indiana Graduation Requirements for Core 40 Diplomas: Options and Details

This document outlines the graduation requirements for Indiana high school students as of 2014. It details three diploma tracks: Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors. Students must complete specific credit requirements, maintain a GPA of at least a "B," and may need to fulfill additional criteria such as taking AP courses or obtaining dual college credits. Additionally, it highlights senior year class options and the importance of rigorous coursework for college admissions.

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Indiana Graduation Requirements for Core 40 Diplomas: Options and Details

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  1. JuniorsClass of 2014 1-17-2013

  2. Indiana Graduation Requirements

  3. Three diploma tracts from which to choose: • Core 40 • Core 40 with Academic Honors • Core 40 with Technical Honors • (General Diploma)

  4. Core 40 Diploma

  5. Core 40 Diploma

  6. Core 40 Diploma

  7. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements • 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 above in courses that count toward the diploma • Have a cumulative GPA of a “B” or above • AND…

  8. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements • AND… Complete one of the following: • Four credits in AP courses and take AP exams • Academic, transferable dual HS/college courses resulting in 6 college credits • Two credits in AP courses and AP exam and academic, transferable dual HS/college courses resulting in 3 college credits • 1200 combined SAT math & critical reading • 26 composite on ACT • An International Baccalaureate Diploma

  9. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements • Students must complete a total of 47 credits

  10. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements • Complete all requirements for Core 40, and • Earn grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward the diploma, and • Have a GPA of “B” or above, and • Complete a career-technical program resulting in 8-10 credits, and • AND...

  11. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements • Complete TWO of the following – one of which must be A or B: • Take three specific WorkKey assessments and score at a designated level; • Earn six dual high school/college credits in atechnical area; • Complete either the Professional Career Internship course, a Coop Course, or a specified work-based learning experience; • Earn a state approved industry certification.

  12. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements • Students must complete a total of 47 credits

  13. Auditing Transcripts

  14. Opportunities for Senior Year: Core Classes: • English 12 or English 12 Honors • Geometry, Pre-Calculus Honors, AP Calculus Honors • Physics, Chemistry II, or Biology II • Government/Economics

  15. Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.) Elective Classes: • Psychology/Sociology • Spanish • PLTW (Intro to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering) • Intro to Construction • Art, Photography (1 yr. art required), Band, Chorus • Accounting, Yearbook

  16. Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.) • Twin Rivers Program -Building Trades -Auto Service Tech -Health Careers -Cosmetology

  17. Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.) • VU Program – Seniors Only Architectural Drafting Collision Repair Computer Networking Computer Programming Diesel Mechanics Electronics Fire Science Hospitality/Culinary Arts Industrial Drafting (CAD) Information Technology Law Enforcement Surveying Truck Driving Web Development Welding Computer Integrated Manufacturing (C.I.M.) Precision Manufacturing (Machine Trades, Tool & Die, Manufacturing)

  18. Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.) • Work Internship -Gasthof Restaurant and Bakery - Angela Smith, DDS -Custom Agri-Builders - Heartland OB/GYN - J. Kemp, Inc. - Memorial Hospital, Jasper - Daviess Community Hospital - Norris Law Office (ER, Physical Therapy, Ultrasound) - Crane -Hayes & Dant Law Office - 1st National Bank - Washington Times-Herald - Little Bear Daycare - Montgomery Medical Clinic - Midwestern Engineers -Williams Bros. Pharmacy • Cadet Teaching -Elementary Arts/Music/PE/Special Ed -Jr. High -High School

  19. College Admission Standards

  20. Points to Ponder…. • Admission Decision is made based upon freshman, sophomore, and junior years of high school. • Honors courses=Stronger Test Scores Often times, test score is what gets you considered for scholarships • Senior year is last preparatory year before college level work (rigor of senior year schedule) • Colleges want students to take some type of math senior year

  21. Points to Ponder (cont.)…. • Some colleges will re-calculate your GPA based only on your grades in high school English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language courses. (Purdue/UE) • USI will no longer accept students on a conditional basis • VU requires one year of high school chemistry for all Health Occupations majors

  22. Points to Ponder (cont.)… • Nursing wants more men; Engineering wants more women. (Purdue) • Colleges admit off performance NOT potential.

  23. Additional Requirements • 21st Century Scholars • NCAA Div. I or II athlete *Must register with NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org

  24. Questions?

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