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Welcome to. Student/Parent Information Night for Incoming Freshman www.wwayne.k12.in.us (2013-2014 course description guide). Parent Night Topics. Transition Into High school School involvement/ teacher presentations Explanation of diplomas Graduation requirement Explanation of electives

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  1. Welcome to Student/Parent Information Night for Incoming Freshman www.wwayne.k12.in.us(2013-2014 course description guide)

  2. Parent Night Topics • Transition Into High school • School involvement/ teacher presentations • Explanation of diplomas • Graduation requirement • Explanation of electives • Testing • Scheduling Process by Mrs. Gibbs • Parent’s Role • 21st Century Scholars/ IVY Tech/ Purdue

  3. Transition Into High School • Freshman year is a big adjustment year. • Reminder to parents to check on your student’s progress. • keep lines of communication open between teachers, students, and parents. • Call the guidance office to schedule conferences. Middle /High School Guidance; Suzanne Glazer, Elizabeth Gibbs 478-5916

  4. School Involvement Interaction with other students helps the transition process Activities include: • Clubs • Choir • Band • Athletics Try Something New!

  5. Diplomas • There are three different types of Diplomas offered at Lincoln High School: • Core 40 • Core 40 w/Academic Honors • Core 40 w/Technical Honors • 46 credits are required for Core 40 diploma • 47 credits are required for AHD & THD

  6. Graduation Requirements • Total of 46/47 credits • End of course Core 40 assessment for Algebra I and English 10 required for graduation • End of Course Core 40 assessment for Biology • If your child gets behind there are programs offered to help get caught up on credits: • Summer school • Repeating classes • On-line courses fees apply • Drivers Ed: Age Requirement-15 or older on or before June 27th (first day of class) information will be in the High School Main Office at the end of the school year.

  7. Core 40 Diploma

  8. Core 40 Diploma (part 2)

  9. Core 40 (part 3)

  10. Core 40/ AHD 47 credits For the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma, students must: • Complete all requirements for Core 40. • Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits. • Earn 6-8 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 a “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma. • Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.

  11. Core 40/AHD • Complete one of the following: • Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exams • Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from priority course list • Earn two of the following: • A minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the priority course list, • 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams,. • 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 • Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section

  12. Core 40/ THD 47 credits • Complete all requirements for Core 40. • Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following: • Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential, or • Pathway dual credits from the lists of priority courses resulting in 6 transcripted college credits • Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma. • Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.

  13. Core 40/ THD • Complete one of the following, • Any one of the options (A - E) of the Core 40 with Academic Honors • Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys; Reading for Information – Level 6, Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and Locating Information-Level 5. • Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75. • Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass; Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80

  14. Electives • Opposite of requirements, your student can choose these classes from the following areas: • Ag • Art • Auto (junior and senior year) • Business (sophomore, junior,and senior year) • Journalism • Foreign Language ( “C” or better in English, 9th grade requirement) • Music • Trade and Industry • WTCC (junior and senior year)

  15. Testing • Acuity for Mathematics and English • Core 40 end of course assessments • PSAT: Practice SAT • SAT: College entrance exam • ACT: College entrance exam

  16. Scheduling Process • Grade 8: Will meet with Mrs. Gibbs • Present To Students High School Expectations • Check Academic Progress • Check Required Courses To Chosen Diploma • Teacher Recommendations

  17. Parent’s Role: • Check homework – some students may need to do more at-home studying • Provide a good place to study • Check progress frequently • Consider tutors – some students may need extra help with more rigorous classes after school help available • Review and help your child choose classes • Insist on daily attendance • Monitor activities and jobs • Help with time management • Listen

  18. Twenty-First Century Scholarshttp://www.in.gov/ssaci/2345.htmIVY TechPurdue

  19. Thanks For AttendingStudent/Parent Information Night

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