WELCOMEClass of 2020

“Once a Slicer, Always a Slicer”

LaPorte High School

• Planning for life after high school• Understanding your interests, skills, and goals

• Learning to learn• Exploring various careers

• Gaining experience for post high school• Meeting diploma requirements

What does College and Career Ready mean and why is CCR important?

LPHS GENERAL INFORMATION

Trimester Schedule3 twelve week terms (TRIMESTERS)5 classes per dayReport card every 6 weeks

HOW MANY CHOICES ARE THERE?8TH grade students have to decide on 15

course selections for their freshman year

These selections can come from 38 different courses offered to 9th grade students

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Indiana has four diploma types

General diploma

CORE 40 diploma (default diploma)

Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma

Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma

The Core 40 Diploma 40 credits are required for graduation from LPHS and

must come from the following areas:

Language Arts 8 creditsSocial Studies 6 creditsMathematics 6 creditsScience 6 creditsHealth and Wellness 1 creditPhysical Education 2 creditsPreparing for College and Careers 1 creditDirected Electives 5 creditsGeneral Electives 5 credits

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIREMENTS

8 credits from a combination of literature and composition

Social Studies Requirements

2 credits from World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World

2 credits in U.S. History1 credit in Government1 credit in Economics

Mathematics Requirements

2 credits Algebra I2credits Algebra II2 credits GeometryStudents are required to take a math or

science course during their junior or senior year

Science Requirements

2 credits in Biology2 credits in Chemistry, Physics, or

Integrated Chemistry-Physics2 additional credits in Core 40 science

courses

Preparing for College and Careers

One trimester onlyAll freshmen are required to take course

Directed Elective Requirements

The 5 credits must come from:◦World Languages◦Fine Arts◦Career-technical

Core 40 with Academic Honors Additional Requirements

Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits, and Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits, and Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that will count toward the

diploma, and Have a grade point average of “B” or above, and

Complete one of the following:◦ Two Advanced Placement courses and corresponding AP exams◦ Academic, transferable dual high school/college courses resulting in 6

college credits from priority course list◦ One Advanced Placement course and corresponding AP exam and

academic transferable dual high school/college course(s) resulting in 3 college credits from priority course list.

◦ Score 1750 or higher combined SAT math, critical reading and writing◦ Score a 26 composite ACT score, complete written section

Core 40 with Technical Honors Additional Requirements

Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a State-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following:

◦ 1) Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential ◦ 2) Pathway dual credits from the lists of priority courses resulting in 6

transcripted college credits.◦ Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses counting toward diploma◦ Have a grade point average of “B” or higher◦ Complete one of the following:◦ A. Any one of the options of Core 40 with Academic Honors◦ B. Earn qualifying WorkKeys scores◦ C. Earn qualifying Accuplacer scores◦ D. Earn qualifying Compass scores

So, What Are My Course Choices?All freshmen (9th graders) must take:

◦3 trimesters of English (Eng. 9A & Eng.9B and Eng.9-Plus)

◦2-3 trimesters of Math ( Algebra I – 1, 2, 3 or Accelerated Geometry 1,2)

◦2 trimesters of either Biology or Earth Science◦1 trimester Preparing for College and Careers

Other Course SelectionsEnglish ---- Debate, or Adv. Speech, Journalism

Social Studies --- Geography and History of the World A, B or World Civilization A, B

World Languages --- French 1, German 1, Spanish 1 (ASL can be taken starting Sophomore year)

Art --- 2-D Art, 3-D Art, or Art History

Music --- Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Concert Orchestra 1, 2, 3; or, Beginning Chorus A, B, C

Family/Consumer Sciences --- Nutrition 1/2; Fashion/Textiles 1/2; or Interpersonal Relations

Choices Continued

Business/Technology --- Intro to Business, Digital Applications and Responsibility, or Personal Financial Responsibility

Industrial Technology --- Introduction to Engineering Design; Principles of Engineering; Intro to Design Processes; Aeronautics

Physical Education --- Basic Physical Education I and II

Health and Wellness --- Health

Agriculture--- Intro. to Agriculture 1,2

Mathematics

2 credits: World Civ or Geography/History of the World

Phys EdHealthPrep for Coll and CareersElectives

Architecture, Construction (W5802) Business & Marketing (W5804) Health Science (W5806) Information Technology (W5808) Public Safety (W5810) Transportation (W5812)

Yes Yes

La Porte High School 4-Year Course Plan Sheet

College Trade/Com Coll Military

NOTES

Hospitality & Human Services (W5807)

Job Name: Agriculture (W5801)

Circle Diploma Type: Arts, AV Tech & Comm (W5803)

Career Cluster

Are you interested in Career/Technical Education (CTE)? Are you interested in earning the Business Certificate?

Workforce

Eng/Lang Arts

8 creditsIncludes a combination of lit, comp

6 credits (in grades 9-12)

LaPorte High School Requirements

Directed Electives

Science

2 credits1 credit

6 credits

2 credits: U.S. History1 credit: U.S. Government, 1 credit: Economics5 credits

2 credits: any Core 40 science courseSocial Studies

2 credits: Biology 1, 2 credits: Chem I or Physics I or ICP6 credits

6 credits

40 Total Credits Required

with Academic Honors (minimum 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 or 4 credits each in two) Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits. Earn a "C" of better in courses applying to diploma.

World Languages, Fine Arts, Career/Technical

2 credits: Alg I, 2 credits: Geometry, 2 credits: Alg II

1 credit

Complete one of the following: A. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exams; B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from the approved dual credit list; C. Earn a minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits and 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams; D. Earn a combined score of 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading, math, and writing sections and a minimum score of 530 on each; E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section

with Technical Honors (minimum 47 credits)

Students must complete all requirements for Core 40. Earn 6 credits in the CC courses in a CC Pathway and State approved certification or 6 college dual credits from state approved list. 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.Complete one of the follow ing: A. Any one of the options (A-F) of the Core 40 w ith Academic HonorsB. Earn approved scores on WorkKeys, Accuplacer or Compass assessments.

Your Plan

Manufacturing & Logistics (W5809) Stem (W5811)

C40 Acad Hnr Tech Hnr

Education & Training (W5805)

For Questions or Assistance

La Porte High School Counseling Department

362-4503

LPHS website, specifically Counselor page

CounselorMrs. Barnes

Parent Meeting

Tuesday, January 19th at 6:30p.m. in LPHS cafeteria.

Info will be available on Guidance Web page

Parent only meeting; student orientation in August!