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Welcome Class of 2024 Learn today… l ead tomorrow

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Castle HS Counselors Last Names A-D, Hailey LubbehusenLast Names E-L, Lori SohnLast Names M-R, Andrea McKinneyLast Names S-Z, Sarah ElamanStudents with an IEP, Ashley Cook

Contents of Folder Left – Papers to KeepPink – Graduation Pathways Orange – Freshman Elective Course DescriptionsWhite – Cafeteria & ActivitiesGreen - New Student Information, WCSC CalendarBlue – Course OfferingsRight – Papers to Return Yellow – Enrollment FormWhite – CHIRP form for the school nurse

Graduation Pathways High School Diploma (Box 1)Academic HonorsTechnical HonorsCore 40GeneralEmployability Skills (Box 2)Postsecondary-Ready Competency (Box 3)

Graduation RequirementsBox 1: Diploma Indiana Core 40Core 40 with Academic HonorsCore 40 with Technical HonorsIndiana Basic Diploma

Indiana Core 40 – 40 credits English – 8 credits9th – English 9 regular or advanced 10th – English 10 regular or Pre-AP11th – English 11 regular, advanced, AP, DC, or basic12 th – AP, DC, Adv. Speech, Creative Writing, Expository Writing, English Lit, Advanced Composition Electives: DC Adv. Speech, Creative Writing, Film Literature, Journalism, Newspaper, Yearbook

Science (6-8 credits)9th: Biology I10 th: Integrated Chemistry-Physics or Chemistry IAdvanced Science 11th and 12thPhysics, Anatomy/Physiology, Chemistry II & AP, Biology II & AP, AP Environmental, Advanced Animal Science, Adv. Life Science, Forensics, Genetics, Zoology, Physics AP, Organic Chemistry

Math (6-8 credits)Algebra IGeometryAlgebra II Advanced MathTrigonometry, Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB and BCAP StatsCollege Algebra, Quantitative ReasoningMany levels offered to meet student needs

Social Studies (6 credits)World History,US History, Government/Economics Physical Education/Health (3 credits)Freshman PE – 2 semestersHealth – 1 semester Directed Electives (5 credits)World Languages - German, Spanish, French, Japanese Fine ArtsCareer/Technical

Core 40 with Academic HonorsMinimum 47 credits Students must meet all requirements of Core 40. Students must ALSO:Complete an extra year of advanced mathEarn 2 fine arts creditsEarn 6-8 world language creditsEarn a semester grade of “C” or better in all required classesAttain a 3.0 cumulative GPA by the end of the 8th semesterComplete one of the following Two AP courses and examsTwo dual-credit coursesOne AP course & exam and one dual-credit course1250 SAT or 26 ACT

Core 40 with Technical HonorsMinimum 47 credits Students must meet all requirements of Core 40Students must ALSO:Complete at least 3 semesters of a program at the Southern Indiana Career and Technical CenterEarn a semester grade of “C” or above in each required courseAttain a cumulative 3.0 grade point average by the end of the eighth semesterEarn a state-recognized certification or certificate of technical achievement in the career-technical program

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLSBox 2 Students must demonstrate employability skills, which are recommended for success in today’s competitive workforce.Students must complete at least one of the following during their 4 years of high school:Project-based learning experience Service-based learning experienceWork-based learning experience

PROJECT-BASED LEARNINGInvestigate and respond to an authentic, engaging, and complex problem or challenge over an extended period of time. Students make their work public by displaying, explaining, and/or presenting their findings

SERVICE-BASED LEARNINGExamples include, but are not limited to: Peer Tutoring AthleticsBand Show ChoirEagle ScoutsService Projects Quality, scope, and depth of the project is more crucial than quantifying time, however, 75-100 hours is a reasonable estimate. Successful completion will be verified by the coach or sponsor.

WORK-BASED LEARNINGStudent maintains a job with a partner employer. Examples include but are not limited to: ICE (work study) program at Castle HSSICTC internshipsSummer/weekend/after school jobs – employer provides documentation

POSTSECONDARY-READYBox 3 Student must complete one of the following:College-readyHonors Diploma ACT benchmarksSAT benchmarks AP/Dual-credit – 3 courses, C ave. Military-ready ASVAB benchmarks Career-ready Career/Technical sequence, credential, or apprenticeship

Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual CreditAdvanced Placement AP courses and exams, while rigorous, don’t automatically result in college credit. AP exams offered in May, scores released in July Students who earn a score of 3 or higher will receive college credit at any Indiana public institution of higher education. Most colleges/universities award credit. Dual Credit Courses in which students can earn both high school and college transcripted credits with a partner university Honors freshmen who have a strong interest in history, along strong study skills, may take AP World History with teacher recommendation (MS English and SS teachers make rec.)

State of the art facility offering programs in: AgricultureArchitectural DesignAutomotive – Collision & ServiceBuilding TradesComputer NetworkingComputer Programming Culinary ArtsDiesel ServiceElectricity TradesGraphics/Printing/Digital Media Tech Health SciencesHeating/Air Cond.Industrial Repair Precision Machines Public Safety Radio/TV/Telecomm. CAD Welding

WHAT ELSE DO WE NEED TO KNOW?21st Century Scholars Must apply during middle schoolEligibility for Extra-Curricular ActivitiesMust be passing at least 5 classes at the end of each quarterNCAA ClearinghouseRequirements align with Academic Honors DiplomaValedictorian/Salutatorian must take at least 5 AP courses to be eligibleAttendance Can’t miss more that 10 days, or risk loss of creditFinals are given the last week of each semester, so don’t plan to leave early for vacation

Timeline for SchedulingDec 13– yellow enrollment sheets due via mail or CSMS/CNMS Dec/Jan – MS teachers make recommendations for English, Math, and BiologyFebruary – verification sheets sent home, including 8th grade teacher recommendations for English, Math, and BiologyFeb/March – work with your High School Counselor to make changes, if necessaryAugust – Attend Freshman Kick-off!Receive schedule and lockerMeet your CHS S enior MentorLearn about school rules, practice navigating the building, meet new people

THANK YOU Class of 2024