How To Get A High School Diploma

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1 Sullivan High School 902 N. Section Street Sullivan, IN Principal: David Springer Asst. Principal/Dean: Sarah Hannon Athletic Director: Otto Clements Guidance Director: David Lisman Guidance Counselor: Molly Thompson Sullivan High School Class of 2018 Enrollment Information Dean of Students: Jeff Moore Table of Contents: Pages 2-3 Diploma Requirements Page 4 Freshman Scheduling Page 5 Freshman Scheduling Worksheet

2 Diploma Requirements English/ Language Arts Course and Credit Requirements 8 credits Including a balance of literature, composition and speech. Mathematics 6 credits 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Algebra II Science Social Studies Directed Electives Physical Education Health and Wellness Personal Finance Electives* Students must take a math or quantitative reasoning course each year in high school 6 credits 2 credits: Biology I 2 credits: Chemistry I or Physics I or Integrated Chemistry-Physics 2 credits: any Core 40 science course 6 credits 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics 2 credits: World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World 5 credits World Languages Fine Arts Career-Technical 2 credits 1 credit 1 credit 5 credits (Career Academic Sequence Recommended) 40 Total State Credits Required 2

3 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 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 by the end of your senior year. Complete one of the following: A. Complete AP courses (4 credits) and corresponding AP exams B. Earn a combined score of 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading, mathematics, and writing sections and a minimum of 530 on each C. Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT D. Complete dual high school/college credit courses from an accredited postsecondary institution (6 transferable college credits) E. Complete a combination of an AP course (2 credits and corresponding exam) and dual high school/college credit course(s) from an accredited postsecondary institution (3 transferable college credits) with Technical Honors (minimum 47 credits) For the Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma, students must: Complete all requirements for Core 40. Complete a career-technical program (6 or more related 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. Recommended: Earn 2 additional credits in mathematics and 4-8 credits in World Languages for four year college admission. Complete two of the following, one must be A or B: A. Score at or above the following levels on WorkKeys: Reading for Information - Level 6; Applied Mathematics - Level 6; Locating Information - Level 5 B. Complete dual high school/college credit courses in a technical area (6 college credits) C. Complete a Professional Career Internship course or Cooperative Education course (2 credits) D. Complete an industry-based work experience as part of a two-year career-technical education program (minimum 140 hours) E. Earn a state-approved, industry-recognized certification 3

4 9 th Grade Scheduling School Year When you enter your freshman year, you are required to take an English class, a math class, a science class, a social studies class and a physical education class. There are 7 periods in the day and one 25-minute enrichment period after 3 rd period. Students are assigned either A or B lunch based upon their 4th period classes. Freshman Core Courses: English: 1002 English 9 (There is no longer a separate advanced English course.) (2-sem. course) Math: 2520/2516 Algebra I/Alg. Enrichment or 2520 Algebra I or 2532 Geometry (2-semester) Geometry is for those who received Algebra I credit in the 8 th grade. Students may only receive Algebra I credit in high school if a parent/guardian signs a form releasing the grades. Once this decision is made, it is final. Social Studies: 1570 World Geography or 1548 World History (2-semester courses) World History is recommended for students wanting to take Advanced Placement European History sophomore year. (2-sem. course) Science: 3024 Biology I (2-semester course) *PE: 3542/3544 Freshman Physical Education (2-semester course) Freshman Elective Options: Ag Education: 5056 Intro to Agricultural foods and natural resources (2-semester course) 5008 Animal Science (2-semester course) 5180 Natural Resources 5132 Horticulture 5229 Sustainable Energy Alternatives FACS: 5342 Nutrition & Wellness (1 st semester) / 5340 Adv. Foods & Nutr. (2 nd semester) 5364 Interpersonal Rel. (1 st sem.) 5330 Adult Roles (1 semester) 5366 Human Dev. & Wellness 5380 Fashion & Textiles Foundations (1-semester course) 5362 Child Dev. (1 st semester) / 5360 Adv. Child Dev. (2 nd semester) Fine Arts: 4000 Intro 2 Dimensional Art (1 st semester) / 4060 Drawing (2 nd semester) 4182 Beginning Choir (2-semester course) 4160 Beginning Band (2-semester course) Business: 4526 Digital Communication Tools (2-semester course) 5984 Sports & Entertainment Marketing 5966 Entrepreneurship and New Ventures Technology Education: 4836 Mechanical Drafting and Design I (2 semester course, must take before future engineering courses) 4790 Intro to Communication (Beginning Print) (2 semester course) 4798 Intro to Transportation Systems (2 semester course) World Language: 2120 Spanish I (2-semester course) (Students may postpone this until sophomore year. Students must have at least a B in 8 th grade English in order to take Spanish I as a freshman & is a full-year course.) *PE WAIVER: Any student who completes a high school sport season in good standing (signed off by varsity coach upon completion of season) will receive a semester of credit for physical education. Student will need to compete two sports seasons in order to meet the PE requirement. (This can be in two different sports even during the same year) Student will get the participation waiver form from the guidance office, fill it out, and have it signed by the varsity coach of that particular sport. (This policy applies to both freshman and JV teams.) 4

5 Freshman Scheduling Worksheet Due: Student s Name Male Female Last, First, M.I Home Address City Zip Code Student s Birthday / / Mo. Day Year Phone NEXT -- List 7 courses. The order you list them does not matter Semester I English Semester II English 9 NEXT List 3 other classes. These will be used if a course becomes too full. NEXT Mark your diploma type. DIPLOMA PROGRAM: Core 40 C40/Academic Honors C40/Technical Honors NEXT Please Sign Parent/Guardian Signature Student Signature 5