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Academic Preparation for College

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Pathway to College

Students who go to college make sound choices that:

•Open the door to college access

•Prepare them for college success


Five student choices that impact academic preparation for college:

1. Take the right courses2. Participate in class3. Do homework4. Study for tests5. Ask for help

CHOICE 1Take the Right Courses


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Step AKnow Yourself

Career Interests

Career Interest Inventories

Academic Ability

•Report Card Grades

•ISTEP+ Results

•PSAT Results

•Ask a teacher or counselor: Do I have what it takes to succeed in college?

Commitment Level

Ready to engage in learning when something else may be

more fun.


Step BKnow Careers

Career Exploration

Online Career Profiles

On SiteJob InterviewsJob Shadowing

Job VolunteeringJob Internships


Step CKnow Postsecondary Options

Types of Postsecondary Ed

•College or university (4-year)

•Community college (2-year)

•Apprenticeship program

•Career-technical college

•Military

Postsecondary Exploration

•Online College Search

•College Fairs

•Campus Visits (all types)

•Phone interviews


Step DKnow the Requirements

Credits & GPA

1 credit = 1 semester

GPA = Quality Points (QP) earned divided by credits attempted•A = 4 QPs•B = 3 QPs•C = 2 QPs•D = 1 QP•F = 0 QP

Many colleges require a B average (GPA = 3.0) for admission.

Typical College Admission Requirements

SUBJECT CREDITS

Language Arts 8

Math 8

Lab Science 6

Social Studies 6

Foreign Language 4

APHigher level IBDual credit

Recommended

Types of DiplomasSee the Indiana Diplomas Requirements handout for course requirements.

Diploma Type Prepares Students For

General Diploma Unskilled Jobs*

Core 40 Diploma Some 4-yr colleges

Core 40 Diploma with Technical Honors

Some 4-yr collegesOther postsecondary

Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors

Almost all 4-yr colleges

* Students may not earn the general diploma unless their parents have conferenced with school officials.

Prep for CollegeACADEMIC CREDITS

CORE 40CORE 40

Tech Honors

CORE 40 Academic

Honors

MINIMUM COLLEGE

ADMISSION

Language Arts 8 8 8 8

Math 6 6 8 8

Lab Science 6 6 6 6

Social Studies 6 6 6 6

Foreign Lang. 0 0 6-8 4

College Level

(AP, IB, DC)0 Choice Choice Recommended

GPA None B B B Recommended

* Students may meet this requirement in ways other than taking courses.

NCAA Eligibility

SUBJECTCREDITS

Division 1 Division 2

Language Arts 8 6

Math 6 4

Lab Science 4 4

Additional LA, math or science

2 4

Social Studies 4 4

Foreign Language (or additional LA, math, science or social studies)

8 6

Consider a Career Sequence

SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCES

Medical Diagnostics

Business

Management

9th Grade Health Science 1Business

Foundations

10th Grade Health Science 2Business

Management 1

11th Grade Health Care SystemsBusiness

Management 2

12th GradeHealth Care Practicum

Business Management 3

Recommended Career Pathways are available on the DOE website.Individual high schools may recommend different career pathways.

• Advanced Placement

• International Baccalaureate

• Dual Credit (courses that appear on both the high school and college transcript)

Consider College-Level Courses


Step EMake a Plan

IndianaGraduation

Plan

• Graduation Promise• HS Diploma Plan• After HS Plan• College & Postsecondary Plan• Testing Plan• Four-Year HS Course Plan• Checklist to Stay On Track

Components

High School Course Plan

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

9

10

11

12

GRADE

LEVEL

PERIODS

Step 1: Add Academic Courses

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

9 Eng Alg I Health PEFor

LangFine Arts

10 Eng Geom BioSoc or World

For Lang

11 Eng Alg II Chem US HistFor

Lang

12 EngPre-Calc

PhysicGovt / Econ

For Lang

Note: Each high school may recommend a slightly difference course sequence.

Step 2: Add Career Course Sequence(example for Engineering)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7


LangTech

SystemFine Arts


For Lang

Design


Lang CAD

12 EngPre-Calc

PhysicGovt / Econ

For Lang

Intern

Step 3: Add Electives

1 2 3 4 5 6 7


LangTech

System

Fine Arts

(band)


For Lang

Design Band


Lang CAD Band

12 EngPre-Calc

PhysicGovt / Econ

For Lang

Intern Band


After Choice 1 (taking the right courses)

CHOICE 2: Participate in Class

•Be on time•Sit in front•Listen•Take notes•Ask questions every day•Participate in discussion


CHOICE 3: Do Homework

•Keep an assignment book•Check assignments before leaving school•Study away from distractions•Study when not tired


CHOICE 4: Study for tests

•Take a learning style assessment•Study in a way that matches your learning style

o Auditory – read notes aloudo Visual – read notes to selfo Tactile – re-write notes / make note cards

•Learn about memorization tips


CHOICE 5: Ask for Help

•Stay after class•Ask the teacher to meet before or after school•Find out what extra help programs are provided by the school•Talk to students who have already taken the class

• Help for Math and Science• 1-877-ASK-ROSE• Grades 6-12• Sun – Thursday• 7 pm – 10 pm• Free!

Call the Homework Hotline

• Students should request a meeting once a year to talk about:o Career planso Postsecondary planso High school courses

• Students should

request meetings

throughout the year

as needed

Talk to the School Counselors

HOW SCHOOLS and

COMMUNITIES CAN HELP



SCHOOLS

1.Provide students with opportunities to explore careers, postsecondary opportunities and their personal interests

2.Incorporate OnTrack into English course assignments

3.Show this presentation to:• Students / Teachers / Parents

4.Teach students how to develop a four-year course plan during classroom guidance

5.Help students complete the Indiana Graduation Plan during individual guidance

6.Update the Indiana Graduation Plan on an annual basis


COMMUNITY1.Show this presentation to:

• Adults in your organization who work with young people.

• Adults in your organization who are parents

• Students served by your organization (in December before they sign up for classes)

2.Set up an academic mentoring program for students

3.Set up a time for adults in your organization to talk to students about their college experience

4.Offer to talk to 8th grade students in the school about global economics and the importance of doing well in school

5.Take students on campus visits or drive-throughs

6.Provide job shadowing and internship opportunities

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