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Pathway to College
Students who go to college make sound choices that:
•Open the door to college access
•Prepare them for college success
Academic Preparation for College
Five student choices that impact academic preparation for college:
1. Take the right courses2. Participate in class3. Do homework4. Study for tests5. Ask for help
Academic Ability
•Report Card Grades
•ISTEP+ Results
•PSAT Results
•Ask a teacher or counselor: Do I have what it takes to succeed in college?
Career Exploration
Online Career Profiles
On SiteJob InterviewsJob Shadowing
Job VolunteeringJob Internships
Types of Postsecondary Ed
•College or university (4-year)
•Community college (2-year)
•Apprenticeship program
•Career-technical college
•Military
Postsecondary Exploration
•Online College Search
•College Fairs
•Campus Visits (all types)
•Phone interviews
Credits & GPA
1 credit = 1 semester
GPA = Quality Points (QP) earned divided by credits attempted•A = 4 QPs•B = 3 QPs•C = 2 QPs•D = 1 QP•F = 0 QP
Many colleges require a B average (GPA = 3.0) for admission.
Typical College Admission Requirements
SUBJECT CREDITS
Language Arts 8
Math 8
Lab Science 6
Social Studies 6
Foreign Language 4
APHigher level IBDual credit
Recommended
Types of DiplomasSee the Indiana Diplomas Requirements handout for course requirements.
Diploma Type Prepares Students For
General Diploma Unskilled Jobs*
Core 40 Diploma Some 4-yr colleges
Core 40 Diploma with Technical Honors
Some 4-yr collegesOther postsecondary
Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors
Almost all 4-yr colleges
* Students may not earn the general diploma unless their parents have conferenced with school officials.
Prep for CollegeACADEMIC CREDITS
CORE 40CORE 40
Tech Honors
CORE 40 Academic
Honors
MINIMUM COLLEGE
ADMISSION
Language Arts 8 8 8 8
Math 6 6 8 8
Lab Science 6 6 6 6
Social Studies 6 6 6 6
Foreign Lang. 0 0 6-8 4
College Level
(AP, IB, DC)0 Choice Choice Recommended
GPA None B B B Recommended
* Students may meet this requirement in ways other than taking courses.
NCAA Eligibility
SUBJECTCREDITS
Division 1 Division 2
Language Arts 8 6
Math 6 4
Lab Science 4 4
Additional LA, math or science
2 4
Social Studies 4 4
Foreign Language (or additional LA, math, science or social studies)
8 6
Consider a Career Sequence
SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCES
Medical Diagnostics
Business
Management
9th Grade Health Science 1Business
Foundations
10th Grade Health Science 2Business
Management 1
11th Grade Health Care SystemsBusiness
Management 2
12th GradeHealth Care Practicum
Business Management 3
Recommended Career Pathways are available on the DOE website.Individual high schools may recommend different career pathways.
• Advanced Placement
• International Baccalaureate
• Dual Credit (courses that appear on both the high school and college transcript)
Consider College-Level Courses
• Graduation Promise• HS Diploma Plan• After HS Plan• College & Postsecondary Plan• Testing Plan• Four-Year HS Course Plan• Checklist to Stay On Track
Components
Step 1: Add Academic Courses
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
9 Eng Alg I Health PEFor
LangFine Arts
10 Eng Geom BioSoc or World
For Lang
11 Eng Alg II Chem US HistFor
Lang
12 EngPre-Calc
PhysicGovt / Econ
For Lang
Note: Each high school may recommend a slightly difference course sequence.
Step 2: Add Career Course Sequence(example for Engineering)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
9 Eng Alg I Health PEFor
LangTech
SystemFine Arts
10 Eng Geom BioSoc or World
For Lang
Design
11 Eng Alg II Chem US HistFor
Lang CAD
12 EngPre-Calc
PhysicGovt / Econ
For Lang
Intern
Step 3: Add Electives
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
9 Eng Alg I Health PEFor
LangTech
System
Fine Arts
(band)
10 Eng Geom BioSoc or World
For Lang
Design Band
11 Eng Alg II Chem US HistFor
Lang CAD Band
12 EngPre-Calc
PhysicGovt / Econ
For Lang
Intern Band
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After Choice 1 (taking the right courses)
CHOICE 2: Participate in Class
•Be on time•Sit in front•Listen•Take notes•Ask questions every day•Participate in discussion
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CHOICE 3: Do Homework
•Keep an assignment book•Check assignments before leaving school•Study away from distractions•Study when not tired
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CHOICE 4: Study for tests
•Take a learning style assessment•Study in a way that matches your learning style
o Auditory – read notes aloudo Visual – read notes to selfo Tactile – re-write notes / make note cards
•Learn about memorization tips
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CHOICE 5: Ask for Help
•Stay after class•Ask the teacher to meet before or after school•Find out what extra help programs are provided by the school•Talk to students who have already taken the class
• Help for Math and Science• 1-877-ASK-ROSE• Grades 6-12• Sun – Thursday• 7 pm – 10 pm• Free!
Call the Homework Hotline
• Students should request a meeting once a year to talk about:o Career planso Postsecondary planso High school courses
• Students should
request meetings
throughout the year
as needed
Talk to the School Counselors
Academic Preparation for College
SCHOOLS
1.Provide students with opportunities to explore careers, postsecondary opportunities and their personal interests
2.Incorporate OnTrack into English course assignments
3.Show this presentation to:• Students / Teachers / Parents
4.Teach students how to develop a four-year course plan during classroom guidance
5.Help students complete the Indiana Graduation Plan during individual guidance
6.Update the Indiana Graduation Plan on an annual basis
Academic Preparation for College
COMMUNITY1.Show this presentation to:
• Adults in your organization who work with young people.
• Adults in your organization who are parents
• Students served by your organization (in December before they sign up for classes)
2.Set up an academic mentoring program for students
3.Set up a time for adults in your organization to talk to students about their college experience
4.Offer to talk to 8th grade students in the school about global economics and the importance of doing well in school
5.Take students on campus visits or drive-throughs
6.Provide job shadowing and internship opportunities