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Current Planning and Your Future

Types of Diplomas at TRI

Core 40 Diploma

Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors

Core 40 Diploma with Technical Honors

Which Diploma is Right for You???

Confused?? Let’s Break It Down…

Core 40 Diploma40 Total Credits Required

REQUIRED by Indiana state colleges and universities for regular admission

Considered College Prep Curriculum

Core 40

English/Language Arts 8 Credits*Including literature, composition, and speechMathematics 6 Credits*2 Credits: Algebra I*2 Credits: Geometry*2 Credits Algebra IIScience 6 Credits*2 Credits: Biology I*2 Credits: Chemistry I or Physics I or ICP*2 Credits: Any Core 40 science course*

*Some colleges/universities only recognize chemistry, not

ICP

Core 40

Social Studies 6 Credits*2 Credits: U.S. History*1 Credit U.S. Government*1 Credit: Economics*2 Credits: World History/Civilization Directed Electives 5 Credits(from any of the categories below, or a combination)

*World Languages*Fine Arts*Career/TechnicalPhysical Education 2 Credits

Core 40

Health 1 CreditElectives 6 Credits

Core 40 with Academic Honors

47 Semester Credits

Complete all requirements for Core 40Recognized as “Honors Track” by colleges and

universitiesMUST earn a “C” or better in each courseMUST have a GPA of 3.0 (B) or above

Core 40 with Academic Honors

English/Language Arts 8 Credits*Including literature, composition, and speech

Mathematics 8 Credits*2 Credits: Algebra I*2 Credits: Geometry*2 Credits: Algebra II*2 Credits in additional math classes (i.e. pre-calculus)

Science 6 Credits*2 Credits: Biology*2 Credits: Chemistry, Physics, or ICP*2 Credits: any Core 40 science course

*2 Credits of Chemistry and 2 Credits of Physical

recommended

Electives 6 Credits

Core 40 with Academic Honors

Social Studies 6 Credits*2 Credits: U.S. History*1 Credit: U.S. Government*1 Credit Economics*2 Credits: World History/Civilization

Health 1 Credit

P.E. 2 Credits

World Language 6-8 CreditsMust include:6 credits in one language OR4 credits in one language and 4 credits in anotherFine Arts 2 Credits*Examples of classes: band, choir, and are classes

Core 40 with Academic Honors

Complete ONE of the following:Complete AP courses (4 credits) and

corresponding AP exams

Dual Credit Class (6 credits)

Earn a combined score of 1200 or higher on the SAT critical reading and mathematics

Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT

Core 40 with Technical Honors

47 Semester Credits

Must complete requirements for Core 40Must earn a “C” or better in coursesMust have a GPA of 3.0 or betterNOT all vocational programs qualify –

check with guidance first!

Core 40 with Technical Honors

English/Language Arts 8 Credits*Including literature, composition, and speech

Mathematics 6 Credits*2 Credits: Algebra I*2 Credits: Geometry*2 Credits Algebra IIScience 6 Credits*2 Credits: Biology I*2 Credits: Chemistry I or Physics I or ICP*2 Credits: Any Core 40 science course*

Electives 6 Credits

Core 40 with Technical Honors

Social Studies 6 Credits*2 Credits: U.S. History*1 Credit U.S. Government*1 Credit: Economics*2 Credits: World History/Civilization

Directed Electives 5 Credits(from any of the categories below, or a combination)*World Languages*Fine Arts*Career/TechnicalPhysical Education 2 CreditsHealth 1 Credit

Core 40 with Technical Honors

Complete a career-technical program 8+ CreditsComplete TWO of the following, one must be A or B:

A. Score at or above the following levels on WorkKeys: A. Reading for Information – Level 6B. Applied Mathematics – Level 6 C. 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 technical education program (minimum 140 hours)

E. Earn a state-approved, industry recognized certification

Core 40: The minimum graduation requirement courses

Core 40 with Academic Honors: Complete all Core 40 requirements PLUS:

• 2 additional math credits• 6-8 world language credits• 2 fine arts credits• Earn a grade of a “C-” or

better in courses• Have a GPA of 3.0 or better• Complete one of the

following:• Complete AP courses (4

credits) and corresponding AP exams

• Earn a combined score of 1200 or higher on the SAT critical reading and mathematics

• Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT

Core 40 with Technical Honors: Complete all Core 40 requirements PLUS:

• Complete a career technical program (8+ credits)

• Complete TWO of the following:• Score at or above the following

levels on WorkKeys: Reading for Information – Level 6; Applied Mathematics – Level 6; Location Information – Level 5

• Complete dual high school/college credit courses in technical area

• Complete a Professional Career Internship course or Cooperative Education course (2 credits)

• Complete an industry-based work experience (140 hours)

• Earn a state-approved, industry recognized certification

• Earn a grade of “C-” or better in courses

• Have a GPA of 3.0 or better

Still Confused Which Diploma is Right for You?

Things to consider: What is your plan for after high school? What career would you like the pursue? What training is required for that career? What are the requirements for the colleges or universities you are

considering? What will best prepare you to complete your future goals for after

high school? What are your interests?

Still unsure? That’s okay! Schedule a visit to the guidance office for more answers and explanations! We’re happy to help with any big or small questions you may have.

So What’s Next???

Once you have an idea of which diploma you would like to receive, how do you get there?

First, you create a plan of classes you will take for the rest of your high school career to help guide you in completing the requirements to meet your diploma goal. This is called the “freshmen planner.”

Four Year Plans

Keep in mind, the courses you take now matter when it comes to careers and especially college!

Graduation RequirementsDiploma typesClass requirementsRecommended ElectivesUnrestricted Electives

A Glance at College Requirements

IU Bloomington: 8 English Semesters 7 Math Semesters (including a college prep math course) 6 Social Studies Semesters 6 Science Semesters (at least 4 in either biology, physics, or

chemistry) 4 Semesters of Foreign Language 3+ Semesters in College Prep Classes

Also considers factors that emphasize academic performance and preparation, the strength and quality of the high school curriculum, recent grade trends, class rank, and results of the SAT or ACT

A Glance at College Requirements

Ball State University 4 years of English 3 years of Math 3 years of Science (2 with lab) 3 years of Social Studies Foreign Language is STRONGLY suggested, but not

required

Also considers strength of high school curriculum (including senior year), GPA, curricular patterns/grade trends, SAT/ACT scores, and participation in extracurricular activities

A Glance at College Requirements

Purdue University Math- 8 Semesters Lab Sciences: biology, chemistry, physics, earth/space

science, physiology/anatomy, etc English - grammar, composition, literature, speech, and

vocabulary, but not journalism, newspaper, yearbook, or theatre arts

Strongly encourages Academic Honors Diploma

Also considers strength of high school curriculum (including senior year), GPA, curricular patterns/grade trends, SAT/ACT scores, and participation in extracurricular activities

A Glance at College Requirements

Taylor University English: 4 years Math: 3-4 years Lab Sciences: 3-4 years Social Studies: 2 years Foreign Language: 2 years strongly encouraged Music, Art, Keyboarding, Basic Computing: strongly

encouraged

Also considers strength of high school curriculum (including senior year), GPA, curricular patterns/grade trends, SAT/ACT scores, and participation in extracurricular activities

Important Information to Remember

Some classes have prerequisite classes or grade requirements

Some classes are year-longSome colleges may require at

least two years of a world language and extra math credits for admission, regardless of diploma type

Know the diploma you are working towards and keep track of your progress

Come to the Guidance Office with any questions or concerns

Whew, that was a lot of information!!!

Are you…• Lost?• Overwhelmed?• Unsure? • Anxious?

Would you like one-on-one help withscheduling questions, graduation requirements, or just need to talk to someone?

If YES, visit the guidance office!