CLASS OF 2019

CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL

Mrs. Missy Fanok

Junior Counselor

mfanok@warrick.k12.in.us

812-858-3408

40 credits to graduate with the

Core 40 Diploma ____________

47 credits to graduate with the

Academics Honors Diploma

Typical Junior Schedule

• Junior English

• U.S. History

• Math

• Science

English • 113 English 11/1-2 (not recommended for

students planning to attend a 4-year college)

• 117 English 11 Integrated 1-2

• 117A English 11 Advanced 1-2

• 131 English Lit and Composition AP 1-2

• 131DC English Lit and Composition AP 1-2 (AP and/or Dual Credit)-must have already been accepted.

Social Studies

• 209B U.S. History B 1-2(not recommended for students planning to attend a 4-year college)

• 209 U.S. History 1-2

• 222 U.S. History AP 1-2

Can take for College Credit or do AP with Exam

(AP World or teacher recommendation)

Math

Follow recommendation of

math teacher

T-Series--Math and Science

• If student has lower than a B in a math course, he/she should move to the

T-series of Math for next year. Exception—Geometry (look at Alg I grade)

• Additionally, if you are in the T-series of math, you should then enroll in ICP (Integrated Chemistry-Physics—T)

• T series does count for Core 40

Science

• 289/290 Chemistry/Physics or Physics/Chemistry

• 281 Chemistry I

• 291 Physics

In Chemistry/Physics now--

• 281 Chemistry I

• 291 Physics 1

• 257 Environmental Science

• 250 AP Environmental Science

Science beyond Chemistry

• 263 Adv. Sci./Anatomy and Physiology*

Don’t take now if interested in Medical Practicum senior year.

• 266 Adv. Sci./Genetics and Zoology*

• 268 Adv. Sci./Forensic Science*

• 285 Chemistry AP

• 298 Adv. Sci. Organic/Biochemistry

• 283 Chemistry II-Inorganic

Science beyond Chemistry

• 279 Biology AP

• 291 Physics 1

• 295 Physics 1 Algebra Based, AP

• 250 AP Environmental Science

• 257 Environmental Science

Science in other departments

• 5988 Adv. Life Sci./Foods 1-2 (Family and Consumer Science Dept.)

• 5984 Adv. Life Sci./ Animals 1-2 (Agriculture Dept.)

• 5998 Adv. Life Sci./ Plant & Soil 1-2 (Agriculture Dept.)

Other Required Classes

• Physical Education—2 semesters

• Health (or 3 approved FACS classes)

• Failures of previous required courses

Additional courses required for

Core 40 with Academic Honors

• World Language

• Fine Arts

• ------

• Semester grades of C or higher in required courses--*retake policy

• 47 credits and a 3.0 gpa by graduation day!

Complete one of the following:

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

OR

B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from

the approved dual credit list. (generally 2 college courses)

OR

C. Earn both

1. 2 credits in an AP course and corresponding AP exam AND

2. A minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the

approved dual credit list (generally 1 college course)

OR

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(not

sure of new cut score for new test)

OR

E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or

higher and complete written section

Additional Credits for Core 40

with Technical Honors

• 8 or more credits in a career-technical

program

• C or higher semester grades in required courses--*retake policy

• 3.0 gpa by graduation day!

• Additional requirements in student

handout

Advanced Placement • Demanding courses that meet College Board

requirements

• Student takes AP exam in spring (fee

charged--$93, unless state subsidizes test)

• Tests scored 1-5, typically colleges grant

credit for scores 3 and above—college’s

discretion as to how many credits you earn

Dual Credit

• Courses offered through colleges, based on

year long work with CHS approved teachers

• Tuition is generally discounted or free(in the

case of Ivy Tech)

•

• Credits typically transfer but it is up to the

receiving college as to how credits transfer

ELECTIVE

OPPORTUNITIES

English Social Sciences

• Journalism (1 sem.)

--Newspaper

--Yearbook

• Etymology (1 sem.)

• Psychology (1 sem.)

• Sociology (1 sem.)

• AP European History

Art • 2 Dimensional Art/3D

Art**

• Drawing

• Painting

• Ceramics

• Visual Communications/

Lettering and Design

• Jewelry

• Printmaking

• Art History Appreciation

• Art History AP

(non-production)

Performing Arts • Choir

• Band

• Music Theory

• Instrumental Jazz

Ensemble (audition

and concurrent with

band class)

• Dance Performance

• Piano and Electronic Keyboard

• Advanced Acting

• Theatre Arts History—1 sem.

Technical Theatre—1 sem.

(Stagecraft) these must

be taken together

World Language

• French

• German

• Japanese

• Spanish

Business • Accounting

• Business Law and Ethics/Personal Financial Responsibility (1 sem. each)

• Business Math

• Introduction to Business

• Principles of Marketing

• Digital Applications and Responsibility (1 sem.)

• Digital Applications and Responsibility (full year)

• Computer Science 1

• Computer Science II: Programming

• Web Design (1 sem.)

• Computer Illustration and Graphics

Agriculture

• Intro to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

• Natural Resources

• Plant and Soil Science

• Advanced Life Science/Plant and Soil—counts as science

• Horticulture Science

• Animal Science

• Advanced Life

Science/Animal

Science—counts as

science

Physical Education

• Weight Training

(non-athletes)

• Personal Fitness

(1 or 2 semesters)

• Weight

Training(athlete)

• Weight

Training(football)

Family and Consumer Sciences

• Interpersonal Relations/

Careers

• Child Development and

Parenting

• Adult Roles (only1st

semester)

• Nutrition and Wellness

(1 semester)

• Advanced Nutrition and

Wellness (1 semester)

• Intro to Housing and

Interior Design

(only 2nd semester)

Multidisciplinary / Military

• College Entrance

Prep (1 semester)

• Study Hall (no credit)

• Army JROTC—at

Harrison, must

provide own

transportation

Industrial Tech • Intro. to Design

Processes (1 sem)

• Intro. to Construction

(1 sem)

• Construction Systems

(full year)

• Intro. to Transportation

(1 sem)

• Intro. to Manufacturing

(1 sem)

• Intro. to Advanced

Manufacturing and

Logistics (full year)

Industrial Tech • Intro. to Design Processes

(1 sem)

• Principles of Engineering--

PLTW must be in Intro

class now.

• Intro. to Transportation (1

sem)

• Intro. to Construction (1

sem)

• Construction Systems (full

year)

• Intro to Manufacturing (1

sem)

• Intro. to Adv.

Manufacturing and

Logistics (full year)

Southern Indiana Career and

Technical Center

• 3 periods a day—3 credits a semester

• Students that applied have been notified if

they were accepted.

• If you did not apply and are still interested,

see me VERY soon.

The following programs still have

openings:

• Auto Collision

• HVAC

• Computer Programming

The following programs have

short waiting lists:

• Precision Machine

• Industrial Maintenance/Adv. Manufacturing

• Horticulture (pm)

• Diesel

• Auto Service

• Building Technology

Next Step

1. Look over packet with your student and

select a well-balanced set of courses for

junior year schedule.

2. I will sit down with your student during

either World History or Study Hall and

collect the completed yellow enrollment

sheet at that time.

3. Confirmation sheet should be given to

student in April.

Tentative Schedule in World History

• February 23 & 24—Mr. Meier, Mr. Crews

• February 28 & March 1—Mr. Bennett

• March 2 & 3—Mr. Bell

• March 7 & 8–Mr. Underhill

• Mr. Morrow’s students and students with a Study Hall,

we will be getting to in the next couple weeks.

Extra Classes/Credits needed?

• Summer School

• Credit Recovery—Warrick Education Center, two

days a week during school year, 3:15-6:15 p.m.

• Correspondence Classes—Courses through the

mail, proctored exams

• Online Classes: Must be from our

Approved/Accredited Online Programs list

Valedictorian/Salutatorian

• Valedictorians will:

– Take at least 5 AP classes

– Have the highest GPA in the group above

• Salutatorians will:

– Take at least 5 AP classes

– Have the next highest GPA in group above

Athlete Alert

• Students must pass 5 classes to be

eligible for sports

• College Sports???

– Familiarize yourself with the NCAA

Eligibility Center requirements

Random Thoughts

• Please encourage good attendance. If a

student misses more than 10 days in a

semester, they will lose credit in that class

unless there is medical documentation.

• Discuss with your student the impact of

not turning in assignments. Please

monitor the ParentVue.

Junior Timeline: Fall

• College bound students needs to sign up to take PSAT—

optional for juniors—it is the qualifying exam for the National

Merit Scholarship Competition based on junior test score

•Study and ask for help from teacher and/or tutor if needed

•Research college and career options

•Get involved, keep a list of activities

Junior Timeline: Winter

•Start preparing for the SAT/ACT

•Consider applying to the Southern

Indiana Career & Technical Center for

senior year.

Junior Timeline: Spring

• Take a minimum of one SAT or ACT

• Set up appointments and visit colleges

• Keep grades strong. Students should apply to

college in August/September of senior year.

• Work on summer plans—job, summer school,

volunteer and enrichment activities

Class of

2019