TO Pike Central High School
Principal: Mrs. Fiscus Assistant Principal: Mrs. Tharp Athletic Director: Mr. Hewig Resource Officer: Mr. McKinney
Freshman Counselors: Mr. Hadley : A-J Mrs. Ruxer: K-Z Social Worker: Mrs. Russell Guidance Secretary: Mrs. Cindy Mills
Academic Teams Band BPA Graduation Com. Drama, Musical FCA FCCLA FFA German Club History Club Key Club Nat Honor Soc. Outdoor Club Prom Steering Spanish Club SADD Student Council Yearbook Staff Color Guard Super Mileage Club Prec. Mach Club Skills USA Swing Choir Yearbook Basketball Cheerleading Football Volleyball Track Golf Soccer Cross Country Wrestling Baseball/Softball Swimming Tennis
NCAA Concussion test Eligibility pass 5 core classes Physical Code of conduct
Bell Schedule Credits transferred from 8 th grade Dress Code Attendance Policy Phones Homerooms Lunch schedule
Weighted Grades Partial (.5) Weight Courses Algebra H Geometry H English 9 H English 10 H Algebra II H Pre-Calculus and Trig DC Chemistry II Adv. Biochemistry Anatomy and Physiology DC German ACP Spanish IV Psychology DC Sociology DC Full (1) Weight Courses Calculus AP English 11 AP English 12 AP Physics AP Grade Regular Weight Partial Weight.5 Full Weight 1 A+ 100% 4.33 5 5.33 A 99-93% 4 4.5 5 A- 92-90% 3.67 4.25 4.67 B+ 89-87% 3.33 4 4.33 B 86-83% 3 3.5 4 B- 82-80% 2.67 3.25 3.67 C+ 79-77% 2.33 3 3.33 C 76-73% 2 2.5 3 C- 72-70% 1.67 2.25 2.67 D+ 69-67% 1.33 2 2.33 D 66-63% 1 1.5 2 D- 62-60% 0.67 1.25 1.67 F Below 60% 0 0 0
The State of Indiana has three diploma types The CORE 40 diploma is the default diploma for Pike Central High School Students A Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma A Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma
42 credits are required for graduation from PCHS and must come from the following areas: Language Arts 8 credits Social Studies 6 credits Mathematics 6 credits Science 6 credits Digital Citizenship (Computer) 1 credit Personal Finance 1 credit Physical Education and Health 3 credits General Electives 11 credits NCAA page 4 Pathways
Credits are awarded upon the successful completion of a semester class. A student can earn 7 credits per semester which equals 56 credits upon completion of high school. 42 Credits---Core 40 Diploma 47 Credits---Academic Honors Diploma and Technical Honors Diploma
8 credits from the language arts department
2 credits from World History 2 credits in United States History 1 credit in Economics 1 credit in United States Government
Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II Students are required to earn six (6) credits in Math in Grades 9-12 Students will be required to be enrolled in a Math or Quantitative Reasoning course each year they are in High School
2 credits in Biology 2 credits in Chemistry, Physics, or Integrated Chemistry-Physics 2 additional credits in Core 40 science courses such as: Biology II, Principles of Biomed, A& P, Chemistry II and Physics
The 11 credits must come from: World Languages Fine Arts Career-technical
Beginning with the graduation class of 2019 students will be required to take a Grade 10 ISTEP+ Test instead of the current Algebra ECA and English 10 ECA for Graduation Qualification. Additional information will be shared as soon as we receive it from the state.
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 3.0 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 One Advanced Placement course and corresponding AP exam and academic transferable dual high school/college course(s) resulting in 3 college credits Score 1750 or higher SAT. (Minimum of 530 on each section) Score a 26 composite ACT score (Must complete the written portion)
Earn a grade of C- or above in courses that will count toward the diploma, and Have a grade point average of 3.0 or above, and Complete six (6) credits in a college and career pathway, and one of the following: 1. State approved, industry recognized certification 2. Pathway dual credits resulting in 6 college credits Must meet requirements in 1 of the following: Any one of the A-F options on AHD WorkKeys Test Professional Career Internship course Industry-based work experience in 2-year Tech Ed Prog Earn a state-approved, industry-recognized certification
Students who opt to graduate after 3 years, may be eligible for the Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship Students must meet criteria, including legal residency in Indiana and become a student in good standing at an approved postsecondary institution within 5 months of graduating high school. Students must earn at least the Core 40 diploma and pass the Indiana Graduation Qualifying Exam (ISTEP 10) $4,000 (one time) scholarship If interested, talk to your counselor about this 3 year path http://www.in.gov/ssaci/2504.htm
1. Check homework some students may need to do more at home studying 2. Set a consistent time and space for studying 3. Check progress frequently (access INOW to view student s progress online) 4. Consider tutors some students may need extra help with more rigorous classes 5. Review and help your child select classes 6. Get involved with their postsecondary preparation
Tours of facility Thank you all for coming Refreshments in the cafeteria after tours