Indianas Graduation Requirements Class of 2023 Education in

Indiana’s Graduation Requirements Class of 2023

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The Importance of Academic Rigor • A rigorous high school academic curriculum is a very significant factor in determining a student’s success in college • Rigorous academic preparation is wanted by employers, colleges, apprenticeship programs, and the military • Careers for students without rigorous preparation are becoming fewer • Students taking remediation in college are at a greater risk of dropping out • The more education a student receives after high school, the better chance for increasing earnings and job security

Rigorous Preparation = Indiana Diploma with Core 40 Designation & Core 40 Beyond

Rigorous Preparation Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors Core 40 Postsecondary Success College Technical School 2 -year School Apprenticeship Military Workforce

Core 40 Designation Credits English Math 8 credits 6 credits (in grades 9 -12) Years 4 years 3 years Courses • Balance of literature, composition & speech. • Algebra I • Geometry • Algebra II **Students must take a math course or quantitative reasoning/applied math course each year in high school. Science 6 credits 3 years • Biology I • Chemistry I OR Physics I OR Integrated Chemistry/ Physics • Any Core 40 Science

Core 40 Designation Credits Courses • US History Social Studies 6 credits PE 2 credits Health & Wellness 1 credit • US Government • Economics • World History & Civilization OR Geo. & History of World • Health and Wellness

Core 40 Designation Credits Courses Directed Electives • World Languages 5 credits • Fine Arts • Career-Technical Education General Electives 6 credits Local Reqts TOTAL • College & Career Pathway courses recommended. *not required for students with IEPs Minimum of 40 credits All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.

Core 40 Math - 6 credits must be earned in grades 9 -12 - Students must take a math course or quantitative reasoning/applied math course each year in high school o Applied math courses include courses that help advance a student’s ability to apply mathematics in real-world situations and contexts. Examples might include some Business and Marketing, Engineering, Science, Trade & Industrial, etc. courses http: //www. doe. in. gov/ccr/applied-mathematics

Core 40 with Academic Honors Designation • More rigorous academic preparation • Best preparation for college • Required at some Universities in Indiana • Provides additional financial aid for families who qualify

Core 40 with Academic Honors Designation • Complete all requirements for Core 40 • Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits • Earn 6 -8 credits 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 “C” or above in courses that count toward the diploma • Have a cumulative GPA of a “B” or above AND…

Core 40 with Academic Honors Complete one of the following: A. 4 credits in AP courses and take corresponding AP exams, B. 6 college credits in dual credit courses from approved dual credit list, C. Earn two of the following: 1. 3 college credits from approved dual credit course list, 2. 2 credits in AP courses and take corresponding AP exams, 3. 2 credits in IB courses and take IB exams. D. Earn a composite score of 1250 or higher and a minimum score of 560 on the math section and a 590 on the evidence based reading and writing section of the SAT E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding exams

Core 40 with Academic Honors Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.

Core 40 with Technical Honors Designation • Combines rigor and relevance; • Prepares students for two year or four college, technical school, or apprenticeship; • Students gain marketable skills and, in many cases, college credit; • Student can earn both the Core 40 with Academic Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors Designations.

Core 40 with Technical Honors • Complete all requirements for Core 40, • Earn grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward the diploma, • Have a GPA of “B” or above, and • Earn 6 credits in the college & career preparation courses in a 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 approved dual credit courses resulting in 6 transcripted college credits • AND. . .

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma • Complete ONE of the following: A. Any one of the options (A-F) of the Diploma with Academic Honors. B. Earn the following scores or higher on Work. Keys: Workplace Documents– Level 6, Applied Math – Level 6, and Graphic Literacy– Level 5. C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer (Classic): Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75. D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass: Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80.

Indiana Core 40 with Technical Honors Designation Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.

Best of Both Worlds C 40 with Academic Honors Rigorous courses More math, arts, and world language Preparation for 4 -year college success Rigor plus college preparation C 40 with Technical Honors Rigorous courses More high tech, high skills training Preparation for college AND career success Rigor plus real-world training & preparation

Assessments Class of 2023 ELA, Math, Science – test once in grades 10 -12 (required for accountability) ELA & Math Assessments for the Class of 2023: 2018 -19 2019 -20 2020 -21 2021 -22 2022 -23 ILEARN 8 Not Assessed College Entrance Exam (retest if using to meet graduation pathways) Science Assessment: ILEARN Biology End-of-Course Assessment for students in grades 9 -12 who are enrolled in Biology Graduation Pathways The Postsecondary-Ready Competencies include several assessment options to meet this requirement (and a few options that aren’t assessment-specific) US Government Final Exam (optional for schools)

Graduation Pathway Requirements 1) High School Diploma 2) Learn and Demonstrate Employability Skills (Students must complete at least one of the following). 3) Postsecondary-Ready Competencies (Students must complete at least one of the following. ) Graduation Pathway Options Meet the statutorily defined diploma credit and curricular requirements. Learn employability skill standards through locally developed programs. Employability skills are demonstrated by one of the following: Project-Based Learning (PBL) Experience; OR Service-Based Learning (SBL) Experience; OR Work-Based Learning (WBL) Experience. Any demonstration needs to be validated locally by: Student work product AND school validation. Honors Diploma: Fulfill all requirements of either the Academic or Technical Honors diploma; OR ACT: College-ready benchmarks; OR SAT: College-ready benchmarks; OR ASVAB: Earn minimum AFQT score to qualify for placement into one of branches of US military; OR State- & Industry-recognized Credential or Certification; OR Federally-recognized Apprenticeship; OR Career-Technical Education Concentrator: Must earn a C average or higher in at least 6 high school credits in a career sequence; OR AP/IB/Dual Credit/Cambridge International courses or CLEP Exams: Must earn a C average or higher in at least three courses; OR Locally created pathway that meets the framework from and earns the approval of the State Board of Education.

Advanced Placement (AP) AP courses and corresponding exams while rigorous, don’t automatically result in college credit. Students who earn a score of 3 or higher will receive college credit upon matriculation at any Indiana public institution of higher education. A score higher than 3 may be required to award college credit for a course that is part of a students’ major, but the student must still receive credit that counts toward his/her overall degree requirements.

Dual Credit Courses in which students can earn both high school and college credits Dual Credit Providers… (local level) Dual Credit Courses offered… (local level) Dual Credit Courses used to meet AHD requirements must be from approved dual credit course list

Parent/Guardian’s Role 1. Check homework – some students may need to do more at home studying 2. Set a consistent time and space for studying 3. Check progress frequently (online or ask your adolescent) 4. Consider tutors – some students may need extra help with more rigorous classes 5. Review and help your child select classes 6. Get involved with their postsecondary preparation by learning more about all options and steps to help them get there!

Terminology College & Career Pathway Courses 6 credits Aligned sequence of secondary and postsecondary courses in the student’s career area of interest, that may lead to an industry-recognized credential, technical certification, associates or baccalaureate degree, or registered apprenticeship. Flex Credits 5 credits Additional courses/electives chosen to help prepare the student for the workforce.

Early Graduation Students who opt to graduate after 3 years, may be eligible for the Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship Students must meet criteria, including legal residency in Indiana and become a student in good standing at an approved postsecondary institution within 5 months of graduating high school. Students must earn the Indiana Diploma with Core 40 designation (minimum) and pass the graduation examination or graduation pathways to qualify. $4, 000 (one time) scholarship If interested, talk to your counselor about this 3 year path http: //www. in. gov/che/4508. htm

School Counselors Freshman Counselor: Sophomore Counselor: Junior Counselor: Senior Counselor: College & Career Coordinator: Social Emotional Learning Coordinator:

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