SOPHOMORE YEAR CALENDAR Concentrate on academic preparation and continue to develop basic skills and extra-curricular and co-curricular interests.

SEPTEMBER  Start building a list of colleges/universities to consider. Attend a college fair at Purdue Northwest (Westville or Hammond) or at . If interested in the trades, log on to www. Webuildnwi.com for more information. OCTOBER  PSAT given. All sophomores will take the PSAT. The results will not be used for college admission.  Sign up, if you have not done so already, for extra-curricular or co-curricular activities that interest you. The level of involvement and accomplishment is most important, not the number of activities. Try to narrow down your activities to 2 or 3.  Keep a record of your involvement, volunteer work, and employment (all year). Keep building your resume!  End of the first quarter! Be sure your grades are where they need to be. If not, talk to your teacher about getting help before or after school, or during SRT. NOVEMBER  Make sure you are “on top” of your academic work. If needed, meet with your teachers, make an appointment at the tutor lab (Open Monday through Friday 7-3:30), or attend Tutoring Tuesdays every Tuesday from 3-4 in the library.  Sign up for Career and Technical Center open houses. CHS will provide field trips on two separate occasions. DECEMBER  During December you will get the results of your PSAT. Read materials sent with your score report to explore ways to improve on future standardized tests. If needed, schedule a meeting with your counselor to go over these results.  End of first semester! JANUARY  You will meet with your counselor to schedule classes for your junior year. You have more options: Career and Technical classes, AP and/or Dual Credit classes, and IB. Choose classes in line with your plans after high school update your academic goals.  Use the results from Naviance to find electives that are in your career cluster.  Choose electives wisely! Read the Course Description Book, talk to other students who have had the class, meet with the teachers who teach the class to get a syllabus.  Keep studying! Keep track of your GPA and class rank. FEBRUARY  It is never too early to start researching colleges and universities. Visit the Career Center to browse through literature. Utilize Naviance for career and college information.  Check out admission requirements and other information of the schools’ websites.  Search organizations for volunteer opportunities. MARCH  End of the third grading period!  Scheduling requests are closed on Skyward. You may still request changes for your classes next year by making an appointment with your counselor. APRIL  Continue working hard in your classes! You are in the home stretch! MAY  Plan now for summer options: o Look into getting a part-time job o Volunteer or community service opportunities o Participate in a special program (e.g.: Purdue engineering programs, camp counselor, art programs, etc.) o Plan for college visits (have a list of questions to ask) JUNE  If you did not pass a core subject, sign up for summer school. Classes are FREE! CHS/ HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS CLASS OF 2020-2022

INDIANA CORE 40 EXPECTATIONS: The completion of the Core 40 is an Indiana graduation requirement. The Core 40 is a directed set of high school courses that will help prepare students for success in college or in the workforce. Students must complete the Core 40 to be considered for admission to Indiana’s four-year colleges, and the same courses are strongly recommended for admission to a two-year college or entry into the workforce.

To graduate with less than Core 40, the following formal opt-out process must be completed: - The student, the student’s parent/guardian, and the school counselor must meet to discuss the student’s progress. - The student’s Graduation Plan is reviewed. - The student’s parent/guardian determines whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits by completing the general curriculum or the Core 40 curriculum. - If the decision is made to opt-out of Core 40, the parent/guardian and counselor will sign a Diploma Track Change Form. The form will be kept on file in the Counseling Office.

All Diplomas require 42 credits CORE 40 GENERAL DIPLOMA ENGLISH 8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS 6 CREDITS (taken in grades 9-12) 6 CREDITS 2 credits: Algebra 1 2 credits: Algebra 1 MATH 2 credits: Geometry 4 credits: Any math course above Algebra 1 but 2 credits: Algebra 2/Algebra 2 with Trig Students lesser than Core 40 math; 2 Credits in math or must take a Math or Quantitative Reasoning quantitative reasoning MUST be taken in the junior Course EACH year in high school ** or senior year 6 CREDITS 6 CREDITS 2 credits: Biology 1 2 credits: Biology 1 SCIENCE 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics 1, or Integrated 4 credits: Any science course above Biology 1 Chemistry/Physics 2 credits: Any other Core 40 Science 6 CREDITS 6 CREDITS 2 credits: Geography/History of the World or World 2 credits: Geography/History of the World or World SOCIAL STUDIES History History 2 credits: U.S. History 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics 1 credit: Economics PHYS. ED. 2 CREDITS 2 CREDITS HEALTH 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT TECHNOLOGY 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT DIRECTED ELECTIVES COLLEGE/CAREER PATHWAY COURSES (5 CREDITS): (6 CREDITS): World Languages Selecting courses in a deliberate manner to take full Fine Arts advantage of college and career exploration and Career and Technical Education (CTE) preparation opportunities. FLEX CREDIT (5 CREDITS): ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES: 7 CREDITS Flex credits must come from one of the following: REQUIREMENTS - Additional elective courses in a College and Career Pathway - Courses involving workplace learning such as Work Study or Work Based Learning - High school/college dual credit courses - Additional courses in the academic areas: World Languages or Fine Arts. ELECTIVES: 1 CREDITS *Students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) are only required to meet state minimum standards. ** QUANTITATIVE REASONING COURSES: Advanced Accounting, Biology 2AP, Calculus AB AP, Calculus BC AP, Chemistry 1 & 2, Chemistry 2 AP, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Science 1, Computer Science 2, Computer Science 3: Databases, Computer Science A AP, Construction Trades 2, Diesel Services 2, Economics, Electronics & Computer Technology 2, Environmental Science AP, Integrated Chemistry- Physics, Personal Finance, Physics 1, Physics 1 AP, Physics 2 AP, Physics C AP, Precision Machining 1 or 2, PLTW Principles of Engineering All Diplomas CORE 40 WITH CORE 40 WITH require 47 credits ACADEMIC HONORS TECHNICAL HONORS ENGLISH 8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS 8 CREDITS (in grades 9-12) 8 CREDITS 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Algebra 1 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Geometry MATH 2 credits: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 with Trig 2 credits: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 with Trig 2 credits: Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB AP, All students must complete a senior year Calculus BC AP, AP Statistics, IB Math, math or Quantitative Reasoning Course. Trigonometry and Probability/Statistics 6 CREDITS 6 CREDITS 2 credits: Biology 1 2 credits: Biology 1 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics 1 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics 1, Integrated 2 credits: Additional credits in Chemistry, Chemistry/Physics SCIENCE Physics, Earth/Space Science, Zoology, 2 credits: Additional credits in Chemistry, Environmental Science, AP Sciences, IB Physics, Earth/Space Science, Zoology, Sciences, or PLTW Biomed/Human Body Environmental Science, AP Sciences, IB Systems Sciences, or PLTW Biomed/Human Body Systems 6 CREDITS 6 CREDITS 2 credits: World History or 2 credits: World History or SOCIAL History/Geography of the World History/Geography of the World STUDIES 2 credits: U.S. History 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics 1 credit: Economics PHYS. ED. 2 CREDITS 2 CREDITS 6-8 CREDITS: World Language (6 credits in 6 CREDITS: College/Career Prep: Earn 6 one language or 4 credits each in two credits in a state-approved College/Career languages) Pathway and receive either an industry OTHER 2 CREDITS: Fine Arts (Visual, Music, Theater, recognized certification/credential or earn SUBJECTS Student Publications Gr. 11-12) pathway dual credits resulting in 6 1 CREDIT: Technology transcripted college credits. 1 CREDIT: Technology HEALTH 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT ELECTIVES 10-12 CREDITS 9 CREDITS Complete one of the following: Complete one of the following: A. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses A. Any one of the options (A-F) of the Core 40 and take the corresponding exams. with Academic Honors. B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college B. Earn the following scores or higher on the credits in dual credit courses from the WorkKeys (Version 2.0); Workplace approved dual credit list. Documents (Level 6: Scale Score Min. 84); C. Earn two of the following: Applied Math (Level 6: Scale Score Min. 83); 1. A minimum of 3 verifiable dual credits Graphic Literacy (Level 5: Scale Score Min. 78) ADDITIONAL 2. 2 credits in AP courses with exams C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on REQUIREMENTS 3. 2 credits in IB courses with exams Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75. D. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on higher and complete writing section. Compass: Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80 E. Earn a composite score of 1250 or higher on the SAT and a minimum of 560 on math and 590 on evidence based reading and writing section. F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take the corresponding exams. **Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward both diplomas. **Students must have a grade point average of “B” (3.0) or better to earn either diploma. **Eight (8) math credits must be taken at the high school in order to earn either diploma.

CHS CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT COURSES 2019-2020

COLLEGE COURSE CHS COURSE COLLEGE COURSE NAME INSTITUTION FEES CREDITS NUMBER Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing MKTG101 Ivy Tech Free 3

Business Law & Ethics 1 Business Law 1 BUSN201 Ivy Tech Free 3

Principles of Business Management Introduction to Business BUSN101 Ivy Tech Free 3

Computer Science 1 Computing Logic SDEV120 Ivy Tech Free 3

Computers in Design & Production 1 Introduction to Design Technology DESN101 Ivy Tech Free 3

Introduction to Design Technology DESN101 Ivy Tech Free 3 Introduction to Engineering Design Mechanical Graphics DESN104 Ivy Tech Free 3

Architectural Drafting 1 2D Computer Aided Design DESN113 Ivy Tech Free 3

Honors US Government Intro to American Government & Politics POLS101 Ivy Tech Free 3

American History 1 & 2 H105/H106 Indiana University $150 6 AP & Honors US History Survey of American History 1 & 2 HIST101/HIST102 Ivy Tech Free 6

Humans & the Biological World L100 Indiana University $125 5 AP Biology 2 Biology 1 - Molecular & Cell Processes BIOL105 Ivy Tech Free 4

Chemistry 2 & AP Chemistry 2 General Chemistry CHEM105 Ivy Tech Free 4

PreCalculus Mathematics (College Algebra) M125 Indiana University $75 3

PreCalculus & PreCalculus Honors College Algebra MATH136 Ivy Tech Free 3

Trigonometry with Analytical Geometry MATH 137 Ivy Tech Free 3 COLLEGE COURSE CHS COURSE COLLEGE COURSE NAME INSTITUTION FEES CREDITS NUMBER Calculus 1 M215 Indiana University $125 5 AP Calculus AB Calculus 1 MATH211 Ivy Tech Free 4

Advanced Composition (ACP) Reading, Writing, & Inquiry 1 W131 Indiana University $75 3

Advanced Composition English Composition ENGL111 Ivy Tech Free 3

Advanced Speech Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMM101 Ivy Tech Free 3

Spanish 3 Spanish Level 1 SPAN101 Ivy Tech Free 4

Spanish Level 2 SPAN102 Ivy Tech Free 4 Spanish 4 Spanish Level 3 SPAN103 Ivy Tech Free 4

Spanish 5 Spanish Level 4 SPAN104 Ivy Tech Free 4

French 3 French Level 1 FREN101 Ivy Tech Free 4

French Level 2 FREN102 Ivy Tech Free 4 French 4 French Level 3 FREN103 Ivy Tech Free 4

French 5 French Level 4 FREN104 Ivy Tech Free 4

German 3 German Level 1 GERM101 Ivy Tech Free 4

German Level 2 GERM102 Ivy Tech Free 4 German 4 German Level 3 GERM103 Ivy Tech Free 4

German 5 German Level 4 GERM202 Ivy Tech Free 4

Japanese 4 Beginning Japanese 1 JAPA101 Ball State University $250 4

Japanese 5 Beginning Japanese 2 JAPA102 Ball State University $250 4

Radio 2 or IS Radio 2 Practicum in Broadcasting RTV150 Uni. of Southern IN $80/credit hr. 1-3 Start as a Sophomore IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE The Start as a Sophomore pathway allows current high school students to earn one year of transferable college credits when they graduate high school. Here are Chesterton High School's current offerings: QUANTITATIVE REASONING 3-12 CREDITS MATH 136 College Algebra* (3 credits) DOE# 2564 Pre-Calculus MATH 137 Trig with Analytic Geometry* (3 credits) DOE# 2564 Pre-Calculus MATH 211 Calculus I* (4 credits) DOE# 2562 Calculus AB, AP SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL WAYS OF KNOWING 3-12 CREDITS HIST 101 Survey of American History I* (3 credits) DOE# 1562 US History, AP or DOE# 1542 US History Honors HIST 102 Survey of American History II* (3 credits) DOE# 1562 US History, AP or DOE# 1542 US History Honors POLS 101 Introduction to American DOE# 1540 US Government Honors Government and Politics* (3 credits) HUMANISTIC AND ARTISTIC WAYS OF KNOWING 3-12 CREDITS GERM 101 German Level 1* (4 credits) DOE# 2044 German 3 GERM 102 German Level 2* (4credits) DOE# 2046 German 4 - Semester 1 GERM 201 German Level 3* (3 credits) DOE# 2046 German 4 - Semester 2 GERM 202 German Level 4* (3 credits) DOE# 2048 German 5 SPAN 101 Spanish Level 1* (4 credits) DOE# 2124 Spanish 3 SPAN 102 Spanish Level 2* (4 credits) DOE# 2126 Spanish 4 - Semester 1 SPAN 201 Spanish Level 3* (3 credits) DOE# 2126 Spanish 4 - Semester 2 SPAN 202 Spanish Level 4* (3 credits) DOE# 2128 Spanish 5 FREN 101 French Level 1* (4 credits) DOE# 2024 French 3 FREN 102 French Level 2* (4 credits) DOE# 2026 French 4 - Semester 1 FREN 201 French Level 3* (3 credits) DOE# 2026 French 4 - Semester 2 FREN 202 French Level 4* (3 credits) DOE# 2028 French 5 SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF KNOWING 3-12 CREDITS BIOL 101 Introductory Biology* (3 credits) DOE #3020 Biology II, AP CHEM 105 Introductory Chemistry I* (3 credits) DOE# 3066 Chemistry II or DOE# 3060 Chemistry AP

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3 CREDITS ENGL 111 English Composition* (3 credits) DOE# 1098 Advanced Composition

TOTAL TRANSFER GENERAL EDUCATION CORE 30 MINIMUM CREDITS Please note, COMM 101 is required to complete this pathway. *Denotes Indiana Core Transfer Library Course OTHER DUAL CREDIT COURSES (NOT A PART OF PATHWAY) SDEV 120 Computing Logic (3 credits) MKTG 101 Principles of Marketing (3 credits) You've got options on campus and online! BUSN 101 Introduction of Business (3 credits) BUSN 201 Business Law (3 credits) DESN 101 Intro to Design Technology (3 credits) Be sure to contact your Early College Coach, DESN104 Mechanical Graphics (3 credits) Samantha Madrigal, to ensure you meet all DESN 113 2D Computer-Aided Design (3 credits) requirements of the Start as a Sophomore Pathway. [email protected] IVYTECH.EDU/CORE Porter County Career & Technical Education

2019-20 PREVIEW DAY SCHEDULE—be on time and plan to spend 30-60 minutes

VALPARAISO PROGRAMS WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL Porter County Career & Technical Center 587 W. 300 North, Valparaiso 46385 1005 N. Franklin St., Valparaiso 46383 Dec. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. ∙ Feb. 4 @ 8 a.m.—NO visit Dec. 3-- Dec. 3 @ 8 a.m. ∙ Dec. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. ∙ Feb. 4 @ 8 a.m. consider Hobart Criminal Justice visit for Dec. 3)) ∙ Criminal Investigations Entrance E ▪ Auto Services Technology ▪ Health Science Ed. I w/Anat ∙ Criminal Justice Entrance E ▪ CAD & Animation ▪ Health Science Ed. II ▪ Construction Trades ▪ Precision Machining PORTAGE PROGRAMS ▪ Cosmetology ▪ Strategic Marketing Internship ▪ Electronics & Computer ▪ Video Production & Media 6450 U.S. 6, Portage 46368 Technology Studies Dec. 3 @ 8 a.m. ∙ Dec. 10 @ 5:30 p.m. ∙ Feb. 4 @ 8 a.m. ▪ Entrepreneurship/Sports & Entertainment Mktg.

∙ Auto Services Technology Willowcreek M.S. Rear Entrance ∙ Construction Trades Willowcreek M.S. Rear Entrance ∙ Dental Careers PHS-East Door C, Rm. 155 2727 N. Campbell Street, Valparaiso 46385 ∙ Health Science PHS-East Door C, Rm. 156 Dec. 3 @ 8 a.m. ∙ Dec. 10 @ 4:30 p.m. ∙ Feb. 4 @ 8 a.m. Education I w/ Anatomy (for Dec. 10 p.m. visit, use door Q for Dental and Health) ∙ Computer Tech Support Door 1; Room Orange 208 Dec. 3 @ 1 p.m. ∙ Dec. 10 @ 5:30 p.m. ∙ Feb. 4 @ 1 p.m. ∙ Diesel Service Technology Green Building N.E. of PHS-E Boone Grove High School ∙ Industrial Mechanics PHS-East Door C, Rm. 110 260 S. 500 West, Valparaiso 46385 ∙ Work Study (NO evening visit) PHS-East Door C, Rm. 306 Early Childhood Education South Haven Elem. School Dec. 3 @ 8 a.m. Dec. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4 @ 8 a.m. ∙ ∙ ∙ 395 Midway Dr., Library Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management ∙ ∙ Graphic Imaging Technology PHS-West Door F, Rm. B14

IVY Tech Community college Hobart HIGH SCHOOL 3100 Ivy Tech Drive, Valparaiso 46383 2211 E. 10th Street, Hobart 46342 Dec. 3 @ 8 a.m. ∙ Dec. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. ∙ Feb. 4 @ 8 a.m. Dec. 3 @ 8 a.m. ∙ Dec. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. ∙ Feb. 4 @ 8 a.m. ∙ Construction Trades: HVAC Main Entrance ∙ Cisco Networking Fundamentals Front Entrance ∙ Welding Technology Main Entrance ∙ Early Childhood Education Front Entrance

∙ Emergency Medical Services Front Entrance ∙ Fundamentals of Sports Medicine Front Entrance FLINT LAKE Elementary School ∙ Criminal Justice Front Entrance 4106 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso ∙ Strategic Mktg. Field Exper. (NO Dec. 10 visit) Front Entrance Dec. 3 @ 8 a.m. Dec. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4 @ 8 a.m. ∙ ∙

∙ Early Childhood Education Front Entrance MAAC Foundation MORGAN TWP. HIGH SCHOOL 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso 46383 Dec. 3 @1 p.m. ∙ Dec. 10 @5:30 p.m. ∙ Feb. 4 @ 1 p.m. 299 South State Road 49, Valparaiso 46383 Dec. 3 @ 1 p.m. ∙ Dec. 10 @ 5:30 p.m. ∙ Feb. 4 @ 1 p.m. ∙ Fire & Rescue 10/10/19 ∙ Horticultural Science Green Agriculture Building

Permission Slip to Attend Daytime Open Houses (no need for permission slip to attend evening open house)

Student Name______Your Grade Level______Parent Signature______

Date of Open House Location of Open House Time of Open House Dec. 3 Feb. 4