Student Scheduling for the 2020-2021 school year

Course Selection and Graduation Pathway

Information

Ben Davis High School

Scheduling Overview – This is how it works!

1. Information provided through IMPACT lessons (January- Juniors, February-Sophomores)

2. Classroom Presentations (January/February) – students receive a copy of their transcript, course information, and info on graduation requirements

3. Individual meetings with counselor (January/February) 4. Course selections sent to IMPACT for student review (late

April)5. Course selections mailed home for parent review (Late April)6. Course change window (April-May)7. Counselors complete F-changes and summer school updates

(June/July)8. School begins - schedule corrections (July/August)

Today’s Agenda:You will…• Review the scheduling process and the 6 graduation

pathway options• review your transcript and diploma track• explore the Curriculum Guide for course ideas

Before you leave class today:• Identify elective courses: • Some will have completed a pathway (ISTEP,

ASVAB, Career Concentrators, Dual Credit) •Others need to select electives that meet a

pathway option

When will I meet with my counselor individually ?

Bonzani Jan 27th Payne Feb 3rd Proctor Feb 3rd

Burkett Jan 28th Garcia Feb 4th

Kleinhenz Jan 29th Welches Feb 5th

Faires Jan 30th

Dawson Feb 6th Duley Jan 31st Wells Feb 7th Heitert Jan 31st

Indiana Graduation Requirements

1. Complete required credits for one of the diploma types.

2. Earn employability skills through IMPACT class

3. Complete a graduation pathway: (ISTEP, Career Concentrator, AHD, THD, Dual/AP credits) Pathways Video

***Am I on a pathway? Counselors will evaluate your transcript and test scores to help you determine your status.

Diploma Options

•Core 40 (default diploma)

•Core 40 with Academic Honors*

•Core 40 with Technical Honors** Graduation Pathway Option

Graduation RequirementsCore 40 Diploma

• English 8 credits – English each semester of high school

• Math 6 credits – Algebra 1-1 & 1-2, Geometry 1 & 2

Algebra II-1 & Algebra II-2

• Science 6 credits – Must include Biology 1-1 and 1-2,

plus ICP 1 & 2, Chemistry or Physics

• Soc Studies 6 credits – W. Hist or Geog/Hist of the World US History, Government, Econ

• Health 1 credit

• PE 2 credits (PE 1 & PE 2)

• Electives 11 credits

• TOTAL 40 credits

Core 40 with Academic Honors*

• English, Science, and Social Studies – same as Core 40

• Math 8 credits• Core 40 Math requirements plus 2 credits beyond Algebra II (Pre-Calculus for IU and Purdue – check requirements for your college of interest)

• World Language 6 to 8 credits• 3 years of one language, or 2 years each of 2 languages

• Fine Arts 2 credits• Performing Arts or Visual Arts (band, choir, art classes, theatre,…)

• 47 credits total• Minimum 2.67 GPA with no grade lower than C- in required courses• Additional Requirements: (AP/ACP courses)

*Graduation Pathway Option

Core 40 with Technical Honors*

• English 8 credits• English each semester of high school

• Math 6 credits• Core 40 Math requirements

• Science 6 credits• Core 40 Science requirements

• Social Studies 6 credits• Core 40 Social Studies requirements

• 47 credits total (including career course sequence 6-10 credits)• Minimum 2.67 GPA, no grade lower than C- in required courses• Additional requirements to be discussed with

your counselor

* Graduation Pathway Option

Graduation Pathways: Review

Diploma

Learn and Demonstrate Employability Skills

Postsecondary-Ready Competencies

1. Earn your Diploma

Diploma Earn one of the diploma designations...

General*opt-out required

Core 40

Technical Honors

(Pathway)

Academic Honors

(Pathway)

2. Employability Skills – IMPACT Lesssons

Meet this option through IMPACT lessons...

Diploma

Learn and Demonstrate Employability Skills

Postsecondary-Ready Competencies

3. Postsecondary-Ready Competencies (non-ISTEP passers must complete ONE of these)

Honors Diploma

SAT/ACT ASVAB Career/Technical

Education Concentrator

Industry Certification Apprenticeship

AP/Dual Credit Courses

Earn an Academic

Honors Diploma

or Technical Honors

Diploma

SAT:Read/Writ – 480 andMath – 530

OR

ACT:English – 18 orReading – 22 andMath – 22 orScience – 23

Meet the minimum score of 31

C- average or higher in at least six (6) high school credits in a state approved pathway. See chart

Certifications approved by the Department of Workforce Development

Federally recognized apprentice-ship

Must earn a “C-” average or higher in at least three (3) AP/Dual credit courses One (1) of the three (3) courses must be in core content OR be part of a CTE pathway see chart

Career Pathway Concentrator

Concentrator = 6 credits in one pathway

Arts, AV Technology & Communications Hospitality & Human Services

Education & Training Manufacturing & Logistics

Agriculture Architecture & Construction Business & Marketing

Information Technology Health Public Safety

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Transportation

Choosing Elective Courses for Next Year

• If you have not passed ISTEP, or met one of the pathways listed below in red, refer to the chart containing the career clusters for guidance in selecting elective courses.

• Academic Honors Diploma • Technical Honors Diploma • Concentrator (6 credits within cluster)• AP/Dual credits• ASVAB• SAT/ACT• Industry Certification (through the Career Center)

Area 31 Career Center – a great opportunity to learn valuable skills for your future and meet a pathway option!

• Many are 3 hours, which takes up 3 of the 7 slots in your schedule each semester

• Attendance and discipline may affect your acceptance

• Some courses require your own transportation

Check out this video highlighting Area 31 programs watch

Applications will be completed during individual meetings with your counselor over the next two weeks.

Special Applications

•Area 31 Career Centerhttp://area31careercenter.com/watch-our-videos/

•Advanced Business Courses/Co-op (senior year)

(Complete applications with your counselor)

Summer School

•Make notes on Course Selection Sheet

•To catch up – regular summer school (3 weeks)

•To work ahead – Achieve Virtual (AVE) online summer school (7 weeks – registration late May)

•Maximum 2 courses in the summer

“I need help selecting courses…”

•Visit the Ben Davis High school 2020-2021 Curriculum Guide and the Pathway Concentrator Chart for course information

•Seek advice from current and past teachers, family, and friends

•Explore the results of your “career interest profiler” in Naviance under “About Me”