TRI-WEST HENDRICKS HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2019

Tri-West Hendricks High School willLearn from the world,Adapt with the world,

Contribute to the world.

INFORMATION ABOUT COURSES

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COURSE DESCRIPTION BOOK PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT GRADUATION

REQUIREMENTS AND ABOUT EACH COURSE

THINGS TO KNOW…

1 Credit Earning a passing grade in one semester of a

course Semester

1st nine-week grading period = 40% 2nd nine-week grading period = 40% Semester Exam = 20%

Elective Courses Courses that are not required for graduation , but

students can chose to take based on interest A failing grade (F) results in no credit

Failed required courses must be repeated until passed!

TRANSCRIPT

TYPES OF DIPLOMAS• Set of essential courses to prepare

students for work, technical school, or college.

• Required for admission to 4 year colleges.

• 43 credits

Core 40

• Demanding curriculum resulting in most respected diploma

• 47 credits

Core 40 Academic

Honors

• Combines Core 40 requirements with technical training. 47 credits

• A certificate in technical achievement must be earned.

Core 40 Technical Honors

Subject RequirementsEnglish Core 40 AHD THD

Credits 8 8 8

Years 4 4 4

Courses

English 9English 10English 11English 12Etymology*

Creative Writing*

H. L.A. 8English 9

English 10 or HEnglish 11 or H

English 12AP English 12

Etymology*Creative Writing*

ENGL 111ENGL 202COMM 101

English 9English 10English 11English 12Etymology*

Creative Writing*

Subject RequirementsScience Core 40 AHD THD

Credits 6 6 6

Years 3 3 3

Courses

IPC/ICPBiology

ChemistryEarth Space

Honors Biology 8IPC/ICP or Honors

BiologyChemistry or Honors

Earth SpaceCHEM 105

AP ChemistryAP Biology

Physics

IPC/ICPBiology

ChemistryEarth Space

Subject RequirementsSocialStudies

Core 40 AHD THD

Credits 6 6 6

Years 3 3 3

Courses

World HistoryOr

World Geography

US History

GovernmentAnd

Economics

World HistoryOr

World Geography

US History

GovernmentAnd

Economics

World HistoryOr

World Geography

US History

GovernmentAnd

Economics

Subject RequirementsP.E. & Health Core 40 AHD THD

Credits 3 3 3

Years 1.5 1.5 1.5

Courses P.E. I & IIHealth

P.E. I & IIHealth

P.E. I & IIHealth

Subject RequirementsForeignLanguage Core 40 AHD THD

Credits 4 - Highly Encouraged

6-8Required

4 - Highly Encouraged

Years 2 - Highly Encouraged

3 - 4 2 - Highly Encouraged

Courses Spanish I & II Spanish I, II, III, IV

OrTwo years of 2

different languages

Spanish I & II

Subject RequirementsFine Arts Core 40 AHD THD

Credits None Required 2Required

None Required

Years None Required 1 None Required

Courses None Required Intro 2-D ArtCeramics

PhotographyDigital Design

Pre AP ArtAP ArtChoirBand

None Required

Subject RequirementsLocalRequire-ments

Core 40 AHD THD

Credits 3 3 3

Years 1.5 1.5 1.5

Courses Interpersonal Relationships

Career PlanningInteractive Media I

Interpersonal Relationships

Career PlanningInteractive Media I

Interpersonal Relationships

Career PlanningInteractive Media I

Introduction to Engineering will substitute for IPR & Career Planning.

Principles of Engineering will substitute for Interactive Media I

Subject RequirementsElectives Core 40 AHD THD

Credits 11 5 11

Years N.A. N.A. N.A.

Courses Varies Varies Varies

Subject RequirementsMath Core 40 AHD THD

Credits* 6 8 6

Years 3 4 3Courses Algebra I

Algebra IIGeometry

Algebra IGeometry or

HAlgebra II or HPre-Calc or HAP Calculus

Algebra IAlgebra IIGeometry

Credits must be earned in high school. Must take a math or “quantitative reasoning” course each year.

CORE 40 ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA

In addition to the Core 40 Diploma requirements:

Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits Earn 6-8 world language credits

6-8 credits in Spanish American Sign Language at Area 31

Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits Includes Art, Band/Choir

or Theater Arts “C” or above in all Core 40 courses “B” (3.0) or above grade point average

CORE 40 ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA

Must complete one of the following: Take 2 AP courses resulting in 4 high school credits Take 2 dual credit courses resulting in 6 college credits Take 1 AP course and 1 dual credit course resulting in

4 high school credits and 6 college credits Score 1750 or higher on combined SAT plus Writing

Section Score a 26 composite on the ACT plus Writing Section

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

Taken during 11th or 12th grade Require the AP exam in the spring

AP 2-D Art AP Biology II AP Chemistry II AP Calculus English 12 AP

Carry and additional +.5 weight A = 4.5 grade points

DUAL CREDIT COURSES High school courses that may earn college credits

Introduction To Engineering (9-12) Principles of Engineering Civil Engineering & Architecture Digital Electronics Computer Science and Software Engineering Digital Design and Advanced Digital Design Spanish III (SPAN 101 & 102) Spanish IV (SPAN 201 & 202) General Chemistry I (CHEM 105) Honors Algebra II (MATH 136) Pre-Calculus (MATH 137) Physics (Trine University) ($60) Senior IVY Tech Courses ($155/course) Most Area 31 Courses

Must pass Accuplacer Test Weighted +.25 grade point

HONORS COURSESHigher Level Core Academic Courses

Algebra 8Language Arts 8Biology 8Honors English 10, English 11Honors IPC/ICP, ChemistryHonors Geometry, Algebra IIMust meet prerequisites to get in.

Weighted an additional +.1 grade point

EARLY GRADUATION

Provided all graduation requirements are met:

SeniorsMay go ½ dayMay graduate after 7 semesters

JuniorsMay graduate after 6

semesters

TESTING REQUIREMENTSIn the spring of the 10th grade year:

1. English College and Career Readiness Exam English 9 & 10 material.

2. Math College and Career Readiness Exam Algebra I and II material.

Must pass 1 & 2 in order to earn diploma.

3. ISTEP+ 10 Science Assessment Biology I material Passing not required for earning a diploma.

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