Welcome to 8th Grade Parent

NightClass of 2018

Jr. High – High School Transitions

Advancement by credit, not by classEarn credits each semester (1 credit per

semester per course)Begin forming ‘High School Transcript’Forming cumulative grade point average

(GPA) A=4 points B=3 points C=2 points…Attendance RecordDiscipline Record

• A rigorous high school academic curriculum is the single-most significant factor determining a student’s success in college

• Rigorous academic preparation is now 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 Importance of Academic Rigor

Core 40

Rigorous Preparation = Core 40 & Beyond

Core 40 with

Academic Honors

Core 40

Core 40 with

Technical Honors

PostsecondarySuccess

CollegeTechnical

School2-year School

ApprenticeshipMilitary

Workforce

Rigorous Preparation

Core 40 DiplomaCredits Years Courses

English 8 credits 4 years

• English 9•English 10•English 11 or Eng. 11 Honors•English 12 or Eng. 12 Honors

Math6 credits (in grades

9-12)3 years

• Algebra I• Geometry• Algebra II

**Students must take a math course or Quantitative Reasoning course each year in high school.

Science 6 credits 3 years

• Biology I

• Integrated Chemistry/ Physics•Any Core 40 Science

Core 40 DiplomaCredits Courses

SocialStudies

6 credits• World History

• U.S. History• U.S. Government/Economics

PE 2 credits

Health & Wellness

1 credit • Health and Wellness

Core 40 DiplomaCredits Courses

DirectedElectives

5 credits

• World Languages• Fine Arts• Career-Technical Education

GeneralElectives

6 credits• College & Career Pathway courses recommended.

TOTALMinimum 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 (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.

Examples might include some Business and Marketing, Engineering, Science, Trade & Industrial, etc. courses

http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/ccr/quantitative-reasoning-courses

Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma

• 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 Diploma

• Complete all requirements for Core 40

• Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits

• Earn 6-8 credits 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…

Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma

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 Academic Honors Diploma

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma• Prepares students for two or four year college,

technical school, or apprenticeship;

• VU Scholarship Opportunity

• Student can earn both the Core 40 with Academic

Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors

Diploma.

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma•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 resulting in 6 transcripted college

credits

• AND...

• Complete ONE of the following:

A. Any one of the options (A-F) of the Academic

Honors Diploma.

B. Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys:

Reading for Information – Level 6,

Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and

Locating Information – Level 5.

C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on

Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75.

D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass:

Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80.

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma

Students must complete a minimum

of 47 creditsAll required courses will be assigned a letter

grade and factored into the overall GPA.

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma

ISTEP+ Graduation Examination

Algebra I End-of-course Assessment (ECA)English 10 End-of-course Assessment (ECA)

All Indiana students are required to pass the Algebra I and English 10 ECAs in order to graduate.

Students will have multiple opportunities to take the assessments.

Waiver options are available.

NCAA Eligibility

If you plan to participate in athletics at a Division I or II school, you must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse (typically spring of junior year).

Must meet NCAA freshman-eligibility requirements to be deemed eligible to compete in NCAA Division I or II athletics. *In addition to Core 40 or AHD requirements for IDOE;

GPA & Test Score requirements as well.

Must enroll by end of 8th Grade; full tuition scholarship in Indiana

Must have 2.5 GPA and Core 40 diploma to receive 21st Century Scholarship

Must complete Scholar Success Program beginning in Grade 9

Financial means testing at end of high school

21st Century Scholars

21st Century Scholars (cont.)

Not a guaranteed full tuition scholarship

If you are a 21st Century Scholar, some private schools will cover remaining tuition not covered by award.

IU & Purdue provide financial assistance for housing, if you are a 21st Century Scholar & meet eligibility requirements.

Dual Credit

Courses in which students can earn both high school and college credits simultaneously

Dual Credit Providers are Oakland City University and Ivy Tech (PLTW Courses & some Twin Rivers courses).

Dual Credit Courses offered include: English 11 & 12 Honors, Pre-Calculus, Psy/Soc, PLTW, and Twin Rivers Programs

Dual Credit Courses used to meet AHD requirements must be from priority course list

Opportunities for Next Year

English 9Algebra I, Geometry Honors *some students will also take Algebra Enrichment

BiologyHealth/CareersP.E. (?)Elective Elective

Example Freshman Course Request

Electives for Freshman Year

SpanishAlgebra Enrichment*Intro to Engineering DesignIntro to ConstructionArtBandChorus

*must meet certain criteria

Twin Rivers Program-Building Trades-Auto Service Tech-Health Careers-Cosmetology

Opportunities for Junior & Senior Years

Cadet Teaching-Elementary Arts/Music/PE/Special Ed-Jr. High-High School

Opportunities for Junior & Senior Years (cont.):

VU Program – Seniors Only

Architectural Drafting Collision RepairComputer Networking Computer ProgrammingDiesel Mechanics ElectronicsFire Science Hospitality/Culinary ArtsIndustrial Drafting (CAD) Information TechnologyLaw Enforcement SurveyingWeb Development WeldingComputer Integrated Manufacturing (C.I.M.)Precision Machining (Machine Trades, Tool & Die,

Manufacturing)

WE PAY VU TUITION!!

Opportunities for Senior Year

Work Internship

-Gasthof Restaurant and Bakery - Kelso Insurance -Grandview Pediatrics - Heartland OB/GYN- Dr. Thorne - Memorial Hospital, Jasper- Daviess Community Hospital - Norris Law Office (ER, Physical Therapy, Ultrasound) - Crane/West Gate-Conservation Officer - 1st National Bank- Washington Times-Herald - Little Bear Daycare- Montgomery Medical Clinic - Williams Bros. Pharmacy

- Midwestern Engineers - Eastside Veterinary- Dr. Deem - Graber Post

Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.)

Importance of Higher Education

‘We have a sense of urgency to dramatically raise the education

level of Hoosiers across our state.’

-Teresa Lubbers, Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education

Importance of Higher Education

Indiana currently ranks 40th nationally in both education attainment and personal per capita income

Only 1/3 of Hoosier adults have more than a high school diploma.

Importance of Higher Education

99% of the fastest-growing careers require post-secondary training or education U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Indiana will need 877,737 additional college degrees by 2025 to meet workforce needs. Lumina Foundation

Over the course of a lifetime, college graduates will earn about $1 million more than high school graduates.

U.S. Census

The Importance of Higher Education

About 14 million new job openings by 2018 will go to those with a two-year associate’s degree or occupational certificate.

Ctr. On Education & Workforce at Georgetown University

“A two-year degree or less can actually place a student in a better position for employment and potential earnings.

In 38 of Indiana’s 92 counties, those with a recent associate degree earn more than those with a recent bachelor’s degree.” Dr. Mary Ostrye, senior vice president and provost, Ivy Tech Community College

College Admission Standards

Evaluation Criteria:(may vary among universities)

• Grades: HS GPA, Core GPA, Class rank or percentile• Strength of curriculum (course selection)• Courses & grades related to major• Trends in achievement• SAT/ACT Test scores• Guidance counselor/Principal comments• Leadership experience (clubs, teams, work)• Essay

IU 8 semesters of English7 semesters of Math6 semesters of Social Sciences6 semesters of Sciences4 semesters of World Languages3 or more credits of additional college-prep

coursework

www.iub.edu

College Admission Requirements

Purdue8 semesters of English8 semesters of Math6 semesters of Science6 semesters of Social Studies4 semesters of Foreign Language

www.purdue.edu

College Admission Requirements (cont.)

University of Southern Indiana4 years of English3-4 years of Math3-4 years of Lab Science3 years of Social Studies

www.usi.edu

College Admission Requirements (cont.)

Trends in College Admission & Completion

Some universities have increased % of international admits and decreased % of domestic admits

In Indiana 33% of students pursuing a 4-year degree graduate in 8 years. (14% graduate ‘on time’)

In Indiana 5% of students pursuing a 2-year degree graduate in 4 years. (1% graduate ‘on time’)

Trends in College Admission & Completion (cont.)

Taxpayers lose millions at 4-year universities alone

Students needing remedial course work in college are less likely to ever graduate.

‘Time to degree’ – we are taking too long to earn a degree & taking too many credits

Cost of Attendance in Indiana

Cost of Attendance in Indiana for 2013-2014 academic year

IU $20,870 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board Purdue $23,242 Tuition/Fees, Room/Board,

Supplies Ball State $17,230 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board ISU $16,800 Tuition/Fees & Room/BoardUSI $16,000 Estimated cost for 2013-2014VU $14,850 Tuition/Fees, & Room/BoardIvy Tech $3,560 Tuition only (30 hours)UE $41, 056 Typical annual cost for 2013-2014

Cost of college tuition in Indiana has increased over 100% in past 10 years.

Average student loan debt in Indiana is $29,000

In the U.S. we owe close to $1 trillion in student loan debt – more than all credit card debt!

Cost of Attendance in Indiana (cont.)

Student loan debt in Indiana

College loan debt is a growing crisis with direct consequences to Indiana's economic

health. Graduates burdened with suffocating loan payments have less disposable income, and high school

students ill-informed in the college planning process often unknowingly marry their

future to debt.

-Joseph Wood, President, ISM College Planning ‘Stemming the Tide of Student Loan Debt’, www.insideindianabusiness.com

Putting it all together

What does this mean for students and families?

Pursue highest level of academic preparationRead & Write outside of classResearch college & careers earlyTake campus visits earlyTalk about college & careers at homeCommunity InvolvementConsider all options

High Test Scores = Scholarship $

Indiana University Excellence Scholarship

Award: $9,000 per year

School: Indiana University

Major: Any

Criteria: Students with SAT score of 1350 (CR & MATH) or above or ACT composite of 31 or above and a minimum GPA of 3.8, will receive an IU Excellence Scholarship at the time of admission.

Deadline: Must have complete application file to IU by November 1st.

 

Indiana University Prestige Scholarships

Award: $3,000 per year

School: Indiana University

Major: Any

Criteria: Students with SAT score of 1250 (CR & MATH) or above or ACT composite of 28 or above and a minimum GPA of 3.7 will receive an IU Prestige Scholarship at the time of admission.

Deadline: Must have complete application file to IU by November 1st.

Importance of College Savings

Account

Importance of College Savings Account

If a student has a college savings account, they are more likely to attend college

If a student has $1-$499 saved in a college account, they are 4.5 times more likely to graduate from college

Saving $10/pay from K-12, would pay for an Associate’s Degree

Indiana College Choice 529 Plans – 20% tax benefit

Points to Ponder

Admission Decision is made based upon freshman, sophomore, and junior years of high school.

Honors courses=Stronger Test ScoresOften times, test score is what gets you considered for scholarships

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)

Points to Ponder….

VU requires one year of high school chemistry for all Health Occupations majors

Recommend students create resume and update throughout high school; include extra-curricular activities, honors, awards, leadership positions held, employment, volunteer activities, community involvement

Points to Ponder (cont.)….

Parent’s Role

Parent’s Role

• Be involved

• Know your student’s grades, attendance, and discipline record

• Check Harmony for parents frequently

• Know dates progress reports and report cards are issued

Parent’s Role (cont.)

Stay in touch with your child’s teachers

Review and help your child select classes

Explore colleges/careers together

(Summer is a great time to explore!)

Talk with your son or daughter about your career and education

www.doe.in.govwww.barr.k12.in.us

www.hoosierhot50.orgwww.collegechoiceadvisor529.com

www.learnmoreindiana.orgwww.scholars.in.gov

Resources

Questions?