Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High School

10th Grade Prep MeetingFebruary 4th, 2015

Principal: Mr. BonnellJr. High Assoc. Principal: Mr. Young

Dean of Students: Mr. HurstSchool Counselor (Grades 7-9): Mrs. Hines

School Counselor (Grades 10-12): Mrs. Adams

Agenda

Indiana Graduation Requirements & Diploma Types

Scheduling 10th Grade CoursesOverview of Policy Changes at

LCHS

Indiana’s Graduation

Requirements(Class of 2016 & 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• Balance of literature, composition & speech.

Math6 credits (in grades

9-12)3 years

• Algebra I• Algebra II•Geometry

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

Science 6 credits 3 years

• Biology I• Chemistry I OR Physics I OR Integrated Chemistry/ Physics•Any Core 40 Science

Core 40 DiplomaCredits Courses

SocialStudies

6 credits

• World History & Civilization or Geography of the World • US History• US Government (one semester)• Economics (one semester

PE 2 credits PE I & PE II (one semester each)

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.

LocalReqts

2 credits• Preparing for College and Careers• Any Additional Credit

TOTALMinimum of 40 credits/42 at Lewis Cass

All courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.

Core 40 Math*6 credits must be earned in grades 9-12Ex: If a student earned Algebra credit it 8th grade, then 6 more credits must be earned in high school.

*Students must take a math course or a 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.

QR courses offered at LCHS: AP Biology Landscape ManagementAP Calculus AP ChemistryAP Environmental Science AP Physics 1Agribusiness Management Principles of EngineeringChemistry I Chemistry IIIntegrated Chemistry-Physics Physics IEconomics

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 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 (Spanish)

• 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 DiplomaComplete one of the following:

A. 4 credits in AP courses and take corresponding AP exams,

B. 6 college credits in dual credit courses from priority course list,

C. Earn two of the following:

1. 3 college credits from priority course list,

2. 2 credits in AP courses and take corresponding AP exams,

3. 2 credits in IB courses and take IB exams.

D. Earn a 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading, math, and writing sections and a minimum of 530 on each section

E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section

F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding exams

Priority Dual Credits

The following Priority Dual Credit Courses are currently offered at Lewis Cass:

Horticulture ScienceNatural ResourcesIntroduction to EngineeringPrinciples of EngineeringChemistry IIAdv Math, CC (Pre Calculus)

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

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma• Combines rigor and relevance;

• Prepares students for two year or four college,

technical school, or apprenticeship;

• Students gain marketable skills and, in many cases,

college credit and/or a certification in a specific field;

• Students can earn both the Core 40 with Academic

Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors

Diploma. *Please see your handout for further details.

Indiana College Readiness

2011

Diploma Type Enrolled in Public College

%Needing Remediation

Academic Honors 13,233 7%

Core 40 17,643 41%

General Diploma 3,060 83%

ECA

Algebra I English 10

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

Students will have multiple opportunities to take the assessments.

Waiver options are available.Students are required to take the Biology I ECA but

a passing score is not required to graduate.

4-Year Plan and Scheduling Procedures

4-Year Plans were started prior to this presentation Review 4-year plan with your child and return to me before

you leave (this will be used when entering course request into PowerSchool on February 19th during English class)

A copy has been made for you to take home. If you make changes to the document, please return the copy to me.

Course Selections-10th Grade

Subject Options

English English 10

Math Algebra II or Geometry (depending of math sequence)

Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or ICP

Social Studies World History (if not taken in 9th), US History (if planning to attend the CC), or no Social Studies (if WH already taken and no plans to attend the CC)

Health/Local Requirement Preparing for College & Careers/Health (one semester each)

Electives See Program of Studies

Course Selections-11th Grade

English English 11 or AP Eng Lang & Comp

Math Geometry or Pre Calculas (depending of math sequence)

Science ICP, Chemistry, Chemistry II, AP Chemistry , Physics, Physics I, AP Physics, Earth Space, Anatomy, AP Environmental Science (follow prerequisites)

Social Studies US History or no Social Studies if already completed

Electives See Program of Studies

Course Selections-12th Grade

English English 12 or AP Eng Lit & Comp

Math Pre-Calculus or Calculus(depending of math sequence and diploma type)

Science ICP, Chemistry, Chemistry II, AP Chemistry , Physics, Physics I, AP Physics, Earth Space, Anatomy, AP Environmental Science (follow prerequisites) or no Science

Social Studies Government and Economics (one semester each)

Electives See Program of Studies

PE Flex Credit

GUIDELINES One PE Credit will be awarded for a complete season of a qualifying flex credit activity. A total of 2 credits,

earned over two complete seasons, can be earned at Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High School. A complete season is defined as first practice to final event. The student must remain on the active

roster the entire season or the duration of the activity.  A student’s PE flex credit may be revoked if it is determined that the student’s participation in a Qualified Flex

Credit Activity no longer meets the criteria specified by the coach/instructor, if the student’s attendance becomes irregular, or if the student is suspended or removed from the activity. Forfeiture of credit is up to the discretion of the coach, director, sponsor, or school administrator.

  Physical Education Flex Credits must be earned prior to a student’s senior year.

Since credits will be earned based on mastery of the physical education standards, coaches, directors, and sponsors may choose to work with the student beyond the season until the standards are met.

  At the conclusion of the season or activity, the coach, director, or sponsor will validate completion on the

waiver form.  The form must be completed and turned into the guidance office within 2 weeks of the end of the activity.  Retroactive credits will not be awarded. It is the student’s responsibility to get the form completed and turned

in after completing the activity. 

PE Flex Credit

The guidance counselor or designee will confirm successful participation and place the credit on the student’s transcript as a semester grade. A grade will be awarded to all students who meet the requirements for the flex credit based on the performance evaluation criteria listed below.

The student will participate regularly in physical activity, demonstrated by participation in over 95% of group activities while injury free or 75% of group activities due to injury (LCHS athletic trainer or physician signature required).

In accordance with IHSAA 18-1 Minimum Course Enrollment and Grades for Participation, physical education credit earned by participation on an athletic team may not count toward academic eligibility.

  The following events will be eligible for PE waiver consideration:

 

Cross Country Baseball

Football Softball

Golf (girls, boys) (x2)* Basketball (girls, boys)

Marching Band (fall only) Swimming

Tennis (girls, boys) Track & Field

Volleyball Wrestling

* indicates that 2 seasons of golf will be required to earn 1 PE credit

 

 

 

 

   

PE Flex Credit

Performance Evaluation

Max Points Exemplary Good Poor

Attendance (percentage of practice, contests)

240 240-220 219-180 179-0

Citizenship (Spirit, Attitude, Leadership)

140 140-125 124-110 109-0

Ability (Commitment, Skill Level)

20 20-18 17-16 15-0

Grading Scale

A+ 400- 392

B+ 359- 352

C+ 319- 312

A 391- 372

B 351- 332

C 311- 292

A- 371- 360

B- 331- 320

C- 291- 280

Must earn at least a C- to earn the PE Credit

Grade Scale Policy Changes

GUIDELINES  All courses earned for credit during the course of a high school student’s career would be included in the

calculation of the student’s overall academic GPA as well as their computed GPA for class rank beginning in the 2014-15 school year.

  Dual Credit courses would be previously identified by the Lewis Cass Guidance Department and Administration

regarding eligibility for additional course weight. Placement in courses would be based on performance on the SAT, PSAT, ACT, or Accuplacer tests as per the Lewis Cass Guidance Department.

  Weighted scale would be implemented at the end of the 1st semester of the 2014-15 school year, and

adjust any and all AP and/or Dual Credit grades earned by any student currently enrolled at Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High School for the 2014-15 school year.

  A “W/F” (withdraw/fail) grade would be entered for any student wishing to “drop” a class from their schedule

while enrolled at Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High School following a 3-week trial period at the beginning of the 1st or 2nd semester of the school year.

The administration at Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High School reserves the right to implement prerequisites for any and all AP and/or Dual Credit courses, and well as implement content-area entrance exams, reading lists, or other academic indicators prior to enrollment for any and all AP and/or Dual Credit courses at Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High School.

  No weight shall be considered when determining eligibility for remedial programs (i.e. Athletic Study Tables).

Students will be required to meet existing eligibility guidelines for remedial exemption.

Weighted Grade Scale

GRADE AVERAGE GPA AP/DC* GPA

A+ 98-100% 4.33 5.33

A 97-93 4.000 5.000

A- 92-90 3.667 4.667

B+ 89-88 3.333 4.333

B 87-83 3.000 4.000

B- 82-80 2.667 3.667

C+ 79-78 2.333 3.333

C 77-73 2.000 3.000

C- 72-70 1.667 2.667

D+ 69-68 1.333 2.333

D 67-63 1.000 2.000

D- 62-60 0.667 1.667

Weighted Courses at LCHS

Weighted Courses offered at Lewis Cass: AP Calculus Adv. Math CC/Trig (Pre-Cal) AP English/Literature AP English/Language AP Chemistry Chemistry II AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Physics 1 AP Psychology AP US History AP Spanish

Summer School Options

Summer School taken at LCHS Awaiting funding approval by the state…

English Courses Algebra I Biology

Summer School taken with Indiana Virtual Academy Can be used as credit recovery, working ahead, or

exploratory http://www.indva.org/

Last Thoughts…

Please return the 4-year plans on cardstock.

If changes are made on the copied 4-year plan, please return it to the Guidance office.

4-Year plans are NOT set in stone, nor is the diploma type the student has chosen at this

time.

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