Class of 2023Welcome to HSEHS!
General Information• We are excited to be partner with you!
• Take advantage of opportunities (academically and socially)
• BYOD Environment-What does that mean?
• Athletic Orientation-March 12th
• Twitter: @HSEPrincipal @HSEGuidance
• Web: http://www.hse.k12.in.us/HHS/home.aspx
Innovations Class Project
Royal Rumble• August 1nd -9:00 to 12:00
• Freshman Orientation
• Upperclass mentors
• Games, tours, t-shirts
• Registration Forms at Scheduling
Scheduling Process/Timeline
Week of January 21
Group Presentations to all 8th graders
February 6 7:00pm
8th Grade Parent Night
HSEHS Leonard Auditorium
Feb 20-Mar 1
Individual appointments (student/parent/counselor)
At junior highs
May 31
Last day to make changes to requests (email counselor)
August Registration
Schedules ready for pick-up
Counseling Staff
• A-Brow, Mr. Cutter• Broy-De, Mr. Davidson• Dh-Gra, Mrs. Flake• Gre-Ja, Mr. Poyer• Je-L, Mrs. Rager• M-N, Mr. Pletcher• O-R, Mr. Zoeller• Sa-Sz-Mr. Harney• T-Z, Mrs. Gray
Registrar• Mrs. Kiley
Administrative Assistants• Mrs. Bright• Mrs. Jones• Mrs. Woolsey
Department Chairand College Counselor
• Mrs. Herndon
Diploma Types
• Core 40
• Academic Honors
Graduation Pathways-Class of 2023
1. Earn a diploma
2. Learn and Demonstrate Employability Skills
3. Meet Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
The specifics…
Earn a Core 40 or Academic Honors Diploma
Complete one of the following experiences:• Project-Based-ex. High school courses that include a project requirement
• Service-Based-ex. Extra curricular activities with a service component
• Work-Based –ex. Internships or workplace job
Meet one of the following competencies:
Academic Honors Diploma, SAT/ACT score, ASVAB score, Industry Certifications, Apprenticeships, AP or Dual College Credit
Core 40 Diploma
Core 40
English (4 years) 8 credits
Math (3 years) (*Must enroll in Math/QR course all 4 years) 6 credits
Science (3 years) 6 credits
Social Studies (3 years) 6 credits
PE (2 semesters) 2 credits
Health (1 semester) 1 credit
Business (1 semester) 1 credit
Electives 12 credits
Total = 42 credits
Academic Honors Diploma
Core 40
English ( 4 years) 8 credits
Math (3 years) (*Must enroll in
Math/QR course all 4 years)
6 credits
Science (3 years) 6 credits
Social Studies (3 years) 6 credits
PE (2 semesters) 2 credits
Health (1 semester) 1 credit
Business (1 semester) 1 credit
Electives 12 credits
Total = 42 credits
(Core 40 diploma requirements, PLUS additional):
Math (1 additional year) 2 credits
Fine Arts (2 semesters) 2 credits
World Language 3 years of one language 6 credits
OR2 years of two languages 8 credits
• Semester grades of C- or above, to count towards diploma
Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, plus total credits of 47
One of the following:• 4 semesters of AP courses, plus take AP exams• Dual credit courses, to total 6 college credits• SAT: 1250
Math: min 560 Evidence based Reading, and Writing: min 590
• ACT: 26 Composite
Business Requirement Option(All diplomas)
Courses Grade Dual
Credit Pathway
Personal Financial Responsibility 10, 11, 12 All pathways
Preparing for College & Careers 9, 10 All pathways
Accounting 10, 11, 12 Business pathway with emphasis on
accounting and finance
Digital Applications & Responsibility 9, 10, 11, 12 Ivy Tech Information Technology pathway and
all Business pathways
Principles of Marketing I 10, 11, 12 Ivy Tech Business pathway with emphasis on
marketing
ACP Business Administration 11, 12 Indiana
University All Business pathways
Intro to Computer Science 9, 10 All pathways
Computer Science I 10, 11, 12 Information Technology pathway
AP Computer Science Principles 9, 10, 11, 12 All pathways
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PE Specifics (all diplomas)
• 1 PE must be taught by HSE PE teacher • During the school year
• On-site Summer PE – information available in the JH counseling office
• Options for Remaining PE credit:• Take in traditional classroom setting
• Summer online PE (through Indiana Online Academy)
• Alternate PE credit through: sports participation (in or outside school), marching band *Application and completion of online quizzes via Canvas required.
• REMEMBER: PE and HEALTH are separate courses!
Written Four Year High School Plan Worksheet
• Planning tool
• Fluid document
• Begin with the end in mind
• Place required courses first
• Consider programs with pre-requisite requirements
• Keep spaces open for future electives
• Remember to consider time constraints outside of school
Find it? …on the website under the Scheduling tab
What info is in the course guide?
Title and Length of course (* indicates 1 semester)
Pre-requisites needed Open to students in these grades
What info is in the course guide?
Content-Area planning
Summer School - Online
• Indiana Online Academy www.indianaonlineacademy.org
• June 3-July 18
• Report to HSEHS for final exam
• No cost
• Registration open now
• Most common for incoming 9th:• Health and/or PE
Sample Freshman Schedules – 14 cr.
Semester 1 (6 credits) Semester 2 (7 credits)
1. English 9 Honors 1. English 9 Honors
2. Geometry 2. Geometry
3. Biology 3. Biology
4. AP World History 4. AP World History
5. Orchestra 5. Orchestra
6. Study Hall 6. PE
7. French II Honors 7. French II Honors
Additional credit:• Took summer school PE (online)
Sample Freshman Schedules – 12 cr.
Semester 1 (6 credits) Semester 2 (6 credits)
1. English 9 1. English 9
2. Algebra I 2. Algebra I
3. Algebra Lab 3. Algebra Lab
4. Earth/Space Science 4. Earth/Space Science
5. Study Hall 5. Study Hall
6. PE 6. Health
7. Intro to 2D Art 7. Horticulture
Sample Freshman Schedules – 16 cr.
Semester 1 (6 credits) Semester 2 (7 credits)
1. English 9 1. English 9
2. Geometry Honors 2. Geometry Honors
3. Biology Honors 3. Biology Honors
4. World History 4. World History
5. German II 5. German II
6. Principles of Biomedical Science 6. Principles of Biomedical Science
7. Study Hall 7. Preparing for College and Careers
Additional 3 credits:• Took summer school PE (onsite), and Health (online), will earn second PE credit through Spring sport
Royal Rumble
• Freshman Kick-Off
• Before school starts on August 1st
• Upper-class mentors
• Games, tours, pizza, t-shirts
Tips:• Ask for help
• Get involved
• Focus on effort
Take pride in yourself
and in the Royals!