1 Tri-West Hendricks High School Class of 2021Tri-West Hendricks High School will Learn from the world, Adapt with the world, Contribute to the world.

2 Bell Schedule 1st period: 8:15-9:04 2nd period: 9:09-9:583rd period: 10:02-10:51 Bruin Time: 10:51-11:11 4th period: 11:16-12:38 Lunch A: 11:16-11:40 Lunch B: 11:44-12:09 Lunch C: 12:13-12:38 5th period: 12:43-1:32 6th period: 1:37-2:26 7th period: 2:31-3:20

3 Things to know… 1 Credit Semester Elective CoursesEarning a passing grade in one semester of a course Semester The combining of two nine-week grading periods Elective Courses Courses that are not required for graduation , but students can chose to take based on interest A failing grade (F) results in no credit Failed required courses must be repeated until passed!

4 Core 40 Core 40 Academic Honors Core 40 Technical HonorsTypes of diplomas Set of essential courses to prepare students for work, technical school, or college. Required for admission to 4 year colleges. 43 credits Core 40 Demanding curriculum resulting in most respected diploma 47 credits Core 40 Academic Honors Combines Core 40 requirements with technical training. 47 credits A certificate in technical achievement must be earned. Core 40 Technical Honors

5 Core 40 Diploma English Math Science Credits Years Courses 8 creditsTaken in High School 3-4 years Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Math Quantitative Reasoning courses Science 6 credits 3 years Integrated Physics/Chemistry Biology Earth Space Science OR Chemistry I OR Physics I

6 Core 40 Diploma Social Studies PE Health Credits Courses 6 creditsWorld History & Civilization OR Geography/ History of the World US History Government and Economics PE 2 credits Two semesters Health 1 credit Taken sophomore year

7 Core 40 Diploma Career Electives Require-ments TOTALCredits Courses Foreign Language 4 credits Highly Encouraged Spanish I Spanish II Career Electives 6 credits Any elective course Require-ments 1 credit from each Interactive Media I Preparing for College & Careers Interpersonal Relationships TOTAL Minimum of 43 credits

8 Core 40 Academic Honors DiplomaIn addition to the Core 40 Diploma requirements: Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits In high school Earn 6-8 world language credits 6-8 credits in Spanish American Sign Language at Area 31 Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits Includes Art, Band/Choir or Theater Arts “C” or above in all Core 40 courses “B” (3.0) or above grade point average

9 Core 40 Academic Honors DiplomaMust complete one of the following: Take 2 AP courses resulting in 4 high school credits Take 2 dual credit courses resulting in 6 college credits Take 1 AP course and 1 dual credit course resulting in 4 high school credits and 6 college credits Score 1750 or higher on combined SAT plus Writing Section Score a 26 composite on the ACT plus Writing Section

10 Advanced Placement CoursesTaken during 11th or 12th grade Require the AP exam in the spring AP 2-D Art AP Biology II AP Chemistry II AP Physics I AP Calculus AP English 12 Carry and additional +.5 weight A = 4.5 grade points

11 Dual Credit Courses High school courses that may earn college creditsIntroduction To Engineering (9-12) Principles of Engineering Civil Engineering & Architecture Digital Electronics Computer Science A Spanish III Spanish IV Honors Algebra II (MATH 136) Pre-Calculus (MATH 137) AP Biology I (Trine University only) ($80) Senior IVY Tech Courses ($155/course) Most Area 31 Courses Must pass Accuplacer Test Weighted +.25 grade point

12 Higher Level Core Academic Courses Algebra 8 Language Arts 8 Biology 8 Honors Courses Higher Level Core Academic Courses Algebra 8 Language Arts 8 Biology 8 Honors English 10, English 11 Honors IPC/ICP, Chemistry Honors Geometry, Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus Honors World History Honors U.S. History Must meet prerequisites to get in. Weighted an additional +.1 grade point

13 Provided all graduationEarly Graduation Provided all graduation requirements are met: Seniors May go ½ day May graduate after 7 semesters Juniors May graduate after 6 semesters

14 Possible Freshman Schedule Core 40Fall Semester English 9 PE Algebra 1 Integrated Physics/Chemistry Interpersonal Relationships* Elective *Introduction to Engineering and Design (IED) may be substituted Spring Semester Integrated Chemistry/Physics Preparing for College & Careers*

15 Possible Freshman Schedule Academic HonorsFall Semester Geometry or Honors English 9 or 10H Integrated Phys/Chem or Honors PE Interpersonal Relationships* Spanish I or II Fine arts elective * IED may be substituted Spring Semester Integrated Chem/Phys or Honors Preparing for College and Careers*

16 Information About courses

17 TWHS Home page Click on Guidance

18 Click on Course Information

19 Click on 2016-2017 Course Description Book

20 Course Description Book provides information about graduation requirements and about each course

21 Enrollment Process How it Works

22 Click on Harmony Link for Tri-West High School

23 Log in to Harmony

24 Click on “Course Request”

25 General Instructions Make 14 selections.List alternate in the Comments Section. Math course may be changed at a later date. Honors classes may be changed at a later date. Required Freshman Courses: English 9 Integrated Physics/Chemistry P.E. Preparing for College & Careers, and Interpersonal Relationships or Introduction to Engineering & Design Proper Math course Hit Submit before closing out. Counselors will meet with students individually on February 14-15, 2017.

26 Core Course SelectionsEnglish = English 9 or English 10 H if in Language Arts 8 with a B- or better. Math = If struggling in Algebra Enrichment (D or F) Algebra I and Algebra I Enrichment If successful in Algebra Enrichment (C- or better) Algebra I If struggling in Algebra 8 (C+ or below) If successful in Algebra 8 (B- or better) Geometry Honors or Geometry

27 Core Course SelectionsSocial Studies = World History & Civilization or Honors WHC Wait until Sophomore year for Geography Science = Honors IPC & ICP if successful in Biology 8 (B-) Otherwise, IPC & ICP PE = Phys Ed I – M for boys Phys Ed I – W for girls Health = Leave blank, will take in grade 10

28 Core Course Selections (Example)

29 Elective Selections This depends upon each individual student.Popular choices are: Study Hall Band Choir Spanish I or II Introduction to Engineering and Design or Principles of Engineering Nutrition and Wellness Introduction to 2D Art Drawing or Ceramics Must have taken Intro to 2D Art in 8th Grade

30 Elective Selections

31 Comments: List Alternate Course

32 Submit To Save Changes

33 Parent Meeting Wednesday February 1st @ 7:00 p.m. TWHS Auditorium

34 Good Luck at Tri West High School