JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2024 FRESHMAN

JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2024 FRESHMAN ORIENTATION Monday, February 3, 2020 at 6: 00 p. m. Locker sign-ups to follow the presentation

JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL ● ● ● ● TOP SCHOOL IN THE AREA BEST BUY SCHOOL FOUR STAR SCHOOL 11 OUT OF LAST 12 YEARS GRADUATION RATE OVER 95% STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS MANY STUDENTS ABLE TO GRADUATE JGHS WITH 1 SEMESTER OF COMPLETED COLLEGE CREDITS

WHY JGHS IS THE BEST ● #1 Rule is Safety ● The other #1 rule is Respect/Respectfulness ● We have all been teenagers before; we understand the pressures and stress of becoming a young adult. ● Our goal at JGHS is to teach self-discipline and ensure high school graduation in four years. ● You are an individual and we will work hard to meet your individual needs.

TONIGHT OUR GOALS ARE: • To hear about programs available at JGHS • To review graduation requirements and Indiana diploma types • To understand courses and activities offered at JGHS to knowledgeably select them for a four year plan • To learn about athletics and student activities • To understand the scope of JGHS counseling services • To answer parent questions

MATERIALS AVAILABLE ON TABLE: ➔ Tonight’s agenda ➔ Graduation Pathway infographic ➔ JGHS CTE Pathways spreadsheet ➔ Freshman Course Selection Sheet ➔ Freshman powerpoint presentation and the complete Course Description Guide for 2020 -21 is available on the JGHS website under Guidance

For the Core 40 with Academic Honors designation, students must: Complete all requirements for Core 40. Plus:

CORE 40 DIPLOMA: 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 course each year in high school. ● Biology I ● Chemistry I OR Physics I OR Integrated Chemistry/ Physics 6 credits 3 years Science ● Any Core 40 Science

CORE 40 MATH: - 6 credits must be earned in grades 9 -12 - Students must take a math course or quantitative reasoning (QR) course each year in high school QR courses include courses that help advance a student’s ability to apply mathematics in real-world situations and contexts.

CORE 40 DIPLOMA: Credits Social Studies 6 credits PE 2 credits Health & Wellness 1 credit Preparing for College and Careers 1 credit Courses ● ● US History World History & Civilization OR Geo. & History of World ● US Government (1 sem. ) ● Economics (1 sem. ) ● Health and Wellness

CORE 40 DIPLOMA Credits Directed Electives General Electives TOTAL Courses 5 credits ● World Languages ● Fine Arts ● Career-Technical Education 10 credits ● College & Career Pathway courses recommended. Minimum of 45 credits All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.

CORE 40 POINTS TO REMEMBER: 1. Algebra I in 8 th grade cannot be applied to the 6 required Math credits during grades 9 -12. 2. Although a world language is not required for Core 40, 2 years is recommended for college bound students. 3. Counselors use test scores, teacher recommendations, and Language Arts grades to determine a student’s qualification for: ◆ World language as a freshman ◆ English 9 Honors.

CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA: ● More rigorous academic preparation ● Best preparation for college ● Contains coursework that is required at some universities in Indiana ● Provides additional financial aid for families who qualify

(CON’T) – CORE 40 w/AHD • 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…

(CON’T) – CORE 40 w/AHD Complete one of the following: A. Earn 4 HS 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 priority course list 2. 2 HS credits in AP courses and take corresponding AP exams D. The SAT test with 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. E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section

(CON’T) – CORE 40 w/AHD and THD 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 DIPLOMA: ● Combines rigor and relevance; also requires 47 credits ● Prepares students for two year or four year college, technical school, apprenticeship or direct job entry; ● Students gain marketable skills, possible industry certifications, and in many cases, college credit; ● Student may earn both the Core 40 with Academic Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma. ● Career Pathways are a part of completing the Technical Honors and many of our Vocational programs offered in Junior and Senior year can help with this diploma track.

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

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS • RIGOROUS COURSES • MORE MATH, ARTS, AND WORLD LANGUAGE • PREPARATION FOR 4 -YEAR COLLEGE SUCCESS • RIGOR PLUS COLLEGE PREPARATION CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS • RIGOROUS COURSES • MORE HIGH TECH, HIGH SKILLS TRAINING • PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS • RIGOR PLUS REAL-WORLD TRAINING & PREPARATION

INDIANA GRADUATION PATHWAYS BOX 1 – DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS BOX 2 – EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS BOX 3 – POST-SECONDARY -READY COMPETENCIES CORE 40 – MINIMUM 45 CREDITS (JGHS) LEARN & DEMONSTRATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS MEET AT LEAST ONE OF SEVERAL COMPETENCIES: ACADEMIC HONORS – MINIMUM 47 CREDITS DEFINED OUTCOMES HONORS DIPLOMA THROUGH (ONE OF THE BELOW): SAT OR ACT TECHNICAL HONORS – MINIMUM 47 CREDITS GENERAL - 45 CREDITS (JGHS) PROJECT-BASED EXPERIENCES SERVICE-BASED EXPERIENCES WORK-BASED EXPERIENCES INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION CTE CONCENTRATOR IN A PATHWAY AP OR DUAL CREDIT ASVAB Scores above 31

JGHS CLUBS & ACTIVITIES: AT LEAST 30 EXTRACURRICULAR CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES TO CHOOSE FROM: Academic Super Bowl Aerial (literary magazine) Anime Club Anti-Bully Club Art Club Bowling Team Chess Club Chinese Club Class Boards Color Guard Falcon Fury F. C. C. L. A. (FACS) FFA (Agriculture) Gaming Club Illumination (Christian Social) Jazz Band League of Extraordinary Falcons Marching Band National Honor Society Robotics S. A. D. D. Show Choirs Spanish Club Spell Bowl Team Student Council T. A. B. Club Theatre Company Varsity Club Winter Guard Yearbook

JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

IHSAA PHYSICALS After April 1, special clinics will be offered in the schools for students and parents interested in getting a school physical completed for next year’s participation. The cost has been minimal ($20) in the past. Watch for notices at the schools for dates and times of these clinics.

JGHS ATHLETIC TEAMS Fall Sports Boys Football Cross Country Tennis Soccer Cheerleading Girls Volleyball Cross /Country Soccer Golf Cheerleading Winter Sports Boys Basketball Wrestling Cheerleading Spring Sports Boys Girls Baseball Softball Golf Tennis Track Girls

ELIGIBILITY FOR ATHLETICS: • • • Indiana High School Athletic Association Physical Form Athlete And Parent Acknowledgement Form Athletic Insurance (Optional) Enrolled in at least five (5) full credit courses At the 9 -weeks and semester, athletes must be passing at least 5 full credit classes

COUNSELING SERVICES Mrs. Angie Foresman (A -K) Mrs. Sarah Rippy (L-Z) Mrs. Ann Hoover, Interim Guidance Secretary Guidance o Academic Development o Career Development o Social-Emotional Development Counseling • Personal/Social • Conflict Resolution • Crisis

NINTH GRADE CLASS SELECTION: FIRST SEMESTER 1. ENGLISH (REG OR HONORS) SECOND SEMESTER 1. ENGLISH (REG OR HONORS) 2. MATH 3. BIOLOGY OR INTEGRATED CHEM/PHYSICS 4. PHYSICAL EDUCATION I 5. PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS 2. MATH 3. BIOLOGY OR ICP 4. PHYSICAL EDUCATION II 5. HEALTH (OPT – GRADE 10) 6. _________________ 7. _________ ALTERNATE ________ SUMMER _____

FINAL COURSE DECISION WILL DEPEND ON… • Student requests in their four year plans • Teacher recommendations (For Math And Science) • Choice of diploma type • ILEARN / Pivot Scores (For English Honors, Math, and Foreign Language in freshman year) • Student grades in Middle School • Math placement results • Graduation Pathway options

PARENTS’ ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT JGHS For their Future Success : Check homework – some students may need to spend more time at home studying Have a consistent time and place for homework Check progress on Harmony frequently • • • TODAY: • Review and help your child choose classes • Review 4 year plan to map out high school courses • Get involved with post-secondary preparation Consider getting tutors – some students may need help with more rigorous classes After school tutoring is available at JGHS in the Media Center on Tues/Thurs. from 3: 10 -4: 00 p. m. (check with Guidance Office before staying to see if someone is signed up as a tutor)

ST 21 CENTURY SCHOLARS: • Students must sign up online by June 30 th of their 8 th grade year. • May provide money to help pay for an Indiana College if your family qualifies. • Online application is required. Apply Now • Yearly student goals and requirements to maintain eligibility (grades 9 -12) • See Mrs. Hudgen (UMS Counselor) for more information.

JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE www. jgsc. k 12. in. us Select John Glenn High School under schools select GRADUATION CAP ( ) icon for GUIDANCE Resources Available There: • • Course Description Guide (complete - with all our class offerings), Freshman Course Selections (freshman classes only) 4 Year Plans Video for Harmony How to understand concurrent enrollment – college credit and what is offered at JGHS, College Toolkit Bullying Report Form, and many other resources!! This Freshman Orientation powerpoint presentation is also available through the Guidance Dept Website.

TERMS TO UNDERSTAND& WEBSITES TO VISIT: Graduation Pathways – See the DOE website for more information Priority Course List – For Concurrent Enrollment www. transferrin. net SAT/ACT – College Admissions Tests SAT – www. collegeboard. org ACT – www. act. org - Workkeys, Accuplacer, Compass Tests – Workforce or college readiness tests that may be taken - Career And Technical credits – electives selected in a deliberate manner to facilitate career exploration and preparation • • •

FINAL WORDS: Counselors will be available for questions in the cafeteria. Parents, please adjourn to the cafeteria for some refreshments! Students should pick out their lockers and meet their parents in the cafeteria to register their choice of locker. Thank you for coming!