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GETTING READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL What do you need to do?

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GETTING READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL

What do you need to do?

MASTERING JUNIOR HIGH

Make Attendance Job #1Attendance is about dependability—something that future

employers take very seriously Read, Read, Read

The more you read, the better that your verbal, writing and critical thinking abilities will be

Study SmarterHomework should be a TOP priority

Ask for HelpGo to your teacher first, but keep in mind you can also talk to

your counselor, tutoring, parents Plan for High School

Map out your high school courses and complete your Graduation Plan

WORK HARD, WORK SMART

Getting good grades in “tough” classes is the surest way to make it to college. A strong GPA opens college doors, wins scholarships, and increases your chances of succeeding in college.

More than three-quarters of students who earn an A or A- GPA in high school complete college, compared to one-fifth of students with a C average in high school

Over 60% of students who have taken two or more Advanced Placement courses in high school graduate from college in four years or less, compared with 29% of students who have taken no AP classes

HIGH SCHOOL TERMS

Class rank—A numerical position one holds within their class in relation to their grade point average.

Credit—A unit to measure the quantity of classes completed.

Elective—Classes that the student can choose. Choice may be based upon classes that will support career goals, leisure interests, or personal and family goals.

GPA—Grade Point Average. The points received for the grade earned. Points are totaled then averaged.

MORE HIGH SCHOOL TERMS

Grades—A way of recording your progress in a class. Grades may be listed as a percentage, a letter grade or points.

Job Shadowing—An experience in which students seeking a better understanding of a particular career specialty follow experienced workers through the course of a work day.

Prerequisite—A class that must be taken before another class can be taken.

Required Class—Classes that must be taken and passed in order to graduate from high school.

Transcripts—A record of the courses a student has taken, the grades earned and the credits earned.

AND A FEW MORE!

Advanced Placement (AP)College-level courses offered in high school. If you

score well on AP exams, you may receive college credit

Dual Credit CoursesCollege courses taught in high school, at local colleges

and online that provide both high school and college credit

IN INDIANA…

All students have to complete Core 40—a set of courses that provide you with a solid foundation for college, career and life—to graduate. No matter which diploma you earn, the tougher your courses and the higher your GPA, the more options you will have after high school.

WHAT WILL YOURS LOOK LIKE?

CORE 40---40 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIREDIndiana’s college-and-career-ready diploma

8 credits of English/Language Arts6 credits of Math6 credits of Science6 credits of Social Studies5 credits of Directed Electives

World Language, Fine Arts, or Career/Technical Education

2 credits of Physical Education1 credit of Health and Wellness6 credits of Electives

College and Career Pathway courses are recommended

CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS—MINIMUM 47 CREDITS

This diploma is required or recommended by nearly ALL Indiana collegesAll Core 40 Courses, PLUS…2 additional credits of Math6-8 credits of World Language (Counts toward

Directed Electives)2 credits of Fine Arts (Counts toward Directed

Electives)A grade of “C” or better in all courses that count

toward the diplomaA grade point average (GPA) of “B” or better

CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS, CONTINUEDCOMPLETE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING• 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take AP exams• 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit

courses • Earn two of the following:• Minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college

credits from list• 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP

exams• Earn a combined score of 1750 or higher on the SAT

critical reading, math and writing sections and a minimum score of 530 on each

• Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section

CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS

This diploma is perfect preparation for an apprenticeship or technical college degreeAll Core 40 Courses, PLUS…6 credits in a College & Career PathwayIndustry-recognized certification OR 6 college

credits from dual-credit coursesA grade of “C” or better in all courses that count

toward the diplomaA grade point average (GPA) of “B” or better

CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS, CONTINUED

Complete one of the followingAny one of the options A – F of the Core 40 with

Academic HonorsEarn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys;

Reading for Information—Level 6, Applied Math—Level 6, and Locating Information—Level 5

Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75

Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass: Algebra 66; Writing 70, Reading 80

MAXIMUM SCORES ON SAT AND ACT

SATCritical ReadingWriting Math

TOTAL: 2400

ACTEnglishMath ScienceReadingWriting--optional

TOTAL: 36

COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAY COURSES

AgricultureArchitecture &

ConstructionArts, AV Technology &

CommunicationBusiness & MarketingEducation & Training

Health ScienceHospitality & Human

Services Information

TechnologyManufacturing Public SafetyTransportation

SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS STARTS NOW!You can start earning scholarships

now, in junior high! Your grades, study habits,

extracurricular activities and high school Graduation Plan choices will all contribute to your ability to earn college scholarships.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid—Any money you receive to help you pay for college. Can be scholarships, grants, work study and student loans.

Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars Program This program helps income-eligible students earn up to

four years of tuition at an Indiana public or private college. To qualify, you must enroll in 7th or 8th grade, fulfill a

pledge of good citizenship and participate in a Scholar Success Program that helps you plan, prepare and pay for college completion and career success.

MORE FINANCIAL AID

Scholarships and Grants—Money for college that you don’t have to pay back

Student Loans—Money you borrow for college and have to pay back, plus interest, after you graduate

Need-based Financial Aid—Scholarships or grants based on your need

Merit-based Financial Aid—Scholarships or grants based on a special accomplishment.Grades, class rank, leadership roles, extracurricular

accomplishments or community service

ADVICE FROM SENIORS TO NINTH GRADERS Stay in class. Go to every class. My freshman year, I worked really hard, like I

was a senior. I’ve done pretty well this year, but I could have done better.

Throughout high school I really challenged myself with taking the hardest classes. I wanted to go to a certain college, so I knew what it took to get there. You pretty much need to work hard all through high school. It will pay off.

AP classes will probably help you with college—they didn’t tell me until last year. The teachers who teach AP classes sometimes have a different view on things. They cause you to think outside the box.

When you come to school every day, you come to learn new stuff. You might think your teachers give you too much work, but it only gets harder when you get into college. When you’re in high school, this is the easiest.

You have to learn how to deal with different situations. I have this to do; I have that to do. Which one should I do first? Which one is most important? Or how much time should I spend on this, so that I can finish that?

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

FIND A MENTORTell everyone you plan to go to college. Ask people you trust and

admire if they can help—it could be a church leader, a coach, an employer, a family friend

Make a short list of the teachers you respect (from junior high, too). Send them a note—or an email—explaining where things stand with your college plans and asking them if they can advise you when you need help.

Look for “college access” programs in your community, designed to give students the one-on-one support that is hard to find in school.

MENTOR—SOMEONE WHO REALLY KNOWS YOU AND WHERE YOU WANT TO GO IN LIFE. SOMEONE YOU CAN TRUST AND TALK TO AND WHO REALLY WANTS TO HELP YOU OUT, SOMEONE WHO KNOWS YOUR HEART.

LIFE AT GCHSWHAT WILL YOURS INCLUDE?

DAILY SCHEDULE

Block 1 8:30 – 9:56 a.m. Block 2 10:02 – 11:28 a.m. Block 3 11:34 a.m. – 1:30

p.m. Lunch 1 11:34 a.m. – 12:04

p.m. Lunch 2 12:17 – 12:47 p.m. Lunch 3 1 – 1:30 p.m. Cougar Connection 1:36 – 1:53 p.m. Block 4 1:59 – 3:25 p.m.

AGRISCIENCEBUSINESS TECHNOLOGY &

FINANCIAL SERVICESENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONENGLISHFAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

DEPARTMENTS AND CURRICULUM GUIDE

FINE ARTS/VISUAL ARTSMATHEMATICSPERFORMING ARTSPHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH

SCIENCESOCIAL STUDIESWORLD LANGUAGE

WHERE ARE MY CLASSES?

The high school is separated by departments. All of the classes in each department will be in

one section of the building.Upstairs are Social Studies, some Science and

Mrs. Schoeff’s English classesBusiness is where the “cheese grater” is!Art and Ag are in the back center of the buildingTech is in the back left corner of the building

WHERE ARE MY CLASSES?

You will find Foreign Language in the front and center of the building

Math and Science are toward the South end of the building

Most English classes are down the first long hallway and a few are down the second long hallway

SUGGESTION: GET A MAP ON YOUR FIRST DAY!

TEACHER EXPECTATIONS

Be in school, ON TIME, EVERY DAYLearn how to adapt to different teachersBe prepared for EACH classSit in the front of the class, if possibleALWAYS DO YOUR HOMEWORK

MORE EXPECTATIONS!

Participate in classBe a good group memberTreat others with courtesy and respect Involve your parentsBe aware of your body language and

nonverbal behaviorGet involved in SOMETHING….clubs,

teams, your class activities…

OTHER STUFF!

Your locker will be with other students in 9th grade. Find it your first day!

Teachers can be found on the school’s website! Preview it before your first day!

The grading scale is the same as the junior high, BUT…many teachers DO NOT accept late work. LISTEN for due dates.

LISTEN in Cougar Connection! You will learn a lot of good information.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES Blue Fusion Dance Team Band Leadership Team Bowling Club Brain Game/Quiz Bowl Business Professional of

America Cadet Teachers Catamount Cheer Team Chess Club Choirs Comedy Sportz Cougar Productions

The Cougar Review Drama Club FCCLA Fellowship of Christian

Athletes FFA Foreign Exchange Programs French Club French Honor Society German Club Interact International Thespian Society Key Club

MORE ACTIVITIES…

Mentor Protégé National Art Honor Society National Honor Society Pathfinders Pep Band Quill and Scroll Society Science Club Spanish Club Spanish Honor Society Speech Club

SpellBowl Student Council Student Leadership Academy Sunshine Society Technology Club F-1 in Schools Super Mileage Team Vex Robotics Winter Guard Winter Percussion Women in Engineering

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES AT GCHS English Language &

Composition Studio Art (Drawing

Portfolio) Studio Art (2D Design

Portfolio) Studio Art (3D Design

Portfolio) United States History Psychology

European History Biology Chemistry Physics Calculus Statistics

ATHLETICS

FALL SPORTSFootball

Men's Tennis

Men's Soccer

Men's Cross Country

Volleyball

Women's Soccer

Women's Golf

Women's Cross Country

WINTER SPORTSMen's Basketball

Wrestling

Men's Swimming & Diving

Women's Basketball

Women's Swimming & Diving

SPRING SPORTSBaseball

Softball

Men's Golf

Women's Tennis

Men's Track & Field

Women's Track & Field

DUAL CREDIT CLASSES AT GCHS—IU/UINDY

Advanced Composition Literary Interpretation Speech Principles of Biomedical

Sciences

Medical Interventions

Biomedical Innovations

US History Human Body Systems

• International Business Finance--UIndy

MORE DUAL CREDIT--PURDUE

Engineering Design & Development

Civil Engineering & Architecture

Bio-Tech Engineering

Intro to Engineering Principles of Engineering

Digital Electronics Aerospace Engineering

EVEN MORE DUAL CREDIT—IVY TECH

AP Calculus AP Psychology Personal Finance (in

development) Early Childhood Education (in

development) AP United States History AP English Language and

Composition Studio Art (Drawing Portfolio) AP Physics

Digital Design Illustration Digital Design II Digital

Imaging Drawing I Drawing II Advanced Manufacturing I Advanced Manufacturing II World Languages Spanish (In

Development)

FRESHMAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Freshman Leadership Academy (formerly known as Pathfinders) is a leadership skills development program for freshman only.

Students will attend evening seminars on a variety of leadership topics and will also participate in a school service project.

Our own Student Leadership Academy’s “Leaders to Go” will provide the training and serve as mentors to the students.

Meetings are once a month in the evening and usually include food and a beverage.

In the spring those students who successfully complete the program will attend Student Leadership Academy Graduation celebration and receive a certificate. (Fee for program is $30 to cover cost of T-shirt and pizzas for meetings)