ENROLLMENT

INFORMATION FOR

PARENTS

Regina St. Clair - Assistant Principal - Programmer

Andrea Campbell - Principal

Andy Freeman - Assistant Principal - Dean

Andy Owen - Athletic Director

Central Counselors & Staff

Robin Woebkenberg

Last names beginning A through D

Kim McWilliams

Last names beginning E through J

Christine Madden

Last names beginning K through P

Kelsey Nebelecky

Last names beginning Q through Z

Ashley Hills – College Career Readiness Coordinator

Alissa Eastham – Youth First Social Worker

Carrie Feltis – College Connection Coach (Wed. & Thurs. only)

Counselors will be meeting with students during Homeroom this week

to go over choices and give them their Enrollment Sheets & a copy of

their transcript.

Career & Education Planning Guide

is also available at

evscschools.com/Central

Diploma Paths

Core 40 w/

Academic Honors

Core 40 w/

Technical Honors

General Diploma

Core 40

EVSC / Core 40

Intended to prepare students for admission to four-year colleges and universities,

one and two-year colleges and technical schools, and/or successful entry into the

workforce.

The EVSC/Core 40 diploma requirements are:

English 8 credits

Social Studies 6 credits

Mathematics 6 credits

Science 6 credits

Health 1 credit

Physical Education 3 credits

Directed Electives 5 credits (World Language, Fine Arts and/or Career-Technical)

Electives 6 credits

TOTAL 41 credits

Students planning to attend four-year colleges are expected to take a minimum of

two years of a world language, advanced English, advanced Science, and

advanced Mathematics courses.

Academic Honors DiplomaEffective with students who entered high school in the 2012-2013 School Year.

To acquire the Core 40 w/ Academic Honors diploma, students must:

Complete all requirements for Core 40.

Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits.

Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits (6 credits in one language or 4 credits each in two languages)

Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits.

Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that will count toward the diploma.

Have a grade point average of “B” or above, and

Complete one of the following:

Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exams.

Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from priority course list.

Earn 2 of the following:

A minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the priority course list.

2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams.

2 credits in IB standard level courses and corresponding IB exams.

Earn a combined score of 1750 on the SAT critical reading, mathematics and writing sections and a minimum score of 530 on each.

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

Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding IB exams.

Earn a minimum of 47 credits.

Technical Honors DiplomaEffective with students who entered high school in the 2012-2013 School Year.

To acquire the Core 40 w/ Technical Honors diploma, students

must:

Complete all requirements for Core 40.

Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved

College & Career Pathway and one of the following:

Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential, or

Pathway dual credits from the list of priority courses resulting in 6 transcripted college credits.

Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that will count toward the diploma.

Have a grade point average of “B” or above, and

Earn a minimum of 47 credits

Complete one of the following:

Any one of the options (A-F) of the Core 40 w/ Academic Honors

Earn the following scores or higher on Workeys: Reading for Information – Level 6, Applied

Mathematics – Level 6, and Locating Information – Level 5.

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

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

English Literature CC

English Language CC

Government CC

Economics CC

Spanish CC

German V CC

Advanced Environmental Science CC

Chemistry II CC

Physics CC

Computer Illustrations & Graphics CC

Digital Applications & Responsibility CC

Strategic Marketing CC

Introduction to Engineering Design CC

Engineering Design & Development CC

Education & Early Childhood CC

AP Psychology

AP US History

AP Statistics

AP Calculus

AP Physics

AP Chemistry

AP Biology

AP Studio Art

AP Studio Drawing

AP Art History

AP English Language

AP English Literature

AP Music Theory

College Credit Advanced Placement (AP)

Advanced Placement (AP) Classes

Advantages

Nationally recognized and standardized throughout the entire US

May test out of numerous college level credits (12+ hours in some cases)

In most cases, no second semester final

No grade is transferred, just credit

Disadvantages

Not a guaranteed college

credit – must pass AP Exam

with a 3 or better on a 5 point

scale.

• AP Exams cost $93

• In the past free/reduced lunch, Math, Science, and English exams are

offered at no charge

DUAL COLLEGE CREDIT (CAP-USI,IVY TECH,

VINCENNES)

Advantages

Guaranteed College Credit with

passing grade

Transfer credit accepted at over

500 colleges and universities

Exposure to more rigorous,

college level material than a

regular high school course

Full access to USI library (if CAP

credit)

Disadvantages

May not transfer to

colleges/universities or may only

transfer as an elective credit

Grade transfers with credit –

college transcript/GPA begins

How will my credits transfer?

www.transferin.net/

• Priority dual credit courses for CAP cost $25/credit hour

• All other CAP courses are $80/credit hour. Less than ½ of USI’s undergraduate

hourly tuition

• No charge to students who qualify for Free and Reduced lunch

• Ivy Tech duel credit is free (PLTW, Business Electives)

Medical Professions Academy

Sophomores can apply for their Junior year at

http://mpa.evscschools.com/

r

Current Sophomores or Juniors can apply at applytosictc.com –

due by the end of December, visit

http://sictc.evscschools.com/home for more info on programs or

attend Open House Saturday, 11/19 from 10:30 – 12:00

JUNIOR YEAR – Take the SAT/ACT? If

so, when?

Students should register to take SAT and/or ACT in the spring of their junior year; retake in fall of senior year if dissatisfied with scores.

Most 4 year college & universities will want a score to make an admission decision

Fee waivers are available if you receive free/reduced lunch or are a 21st Century Scholar

SAT: online at www.collegeboard.org $57.00 (with essay – should take essay at least once)

Free SAT practice offered at Khan Academy & w/Mrs. Hills

ACT: online at www.actstudent.org $58.50 (with writing – should take writing at least once)

Practice available online on their website.

SAT/ACT Prep Workshop

University of Southern

Indiana

Register: call 464-1989 or

online

at https://www.usi.edu/ext

serv/ssl/regform.asp

Fee: $65.00 for each

session or $120.00 for both

sessions

Lunch is included

Ivy Tech Community

College

Call 429-9807

Online Courses Only

Visit http://www.ed2go.com

/ivytech-evv

6 week courses; 12 lessons

Fee: $99.00

Mrs. Hills, College and Career Readiness Coordinator

Assistance with:

College Applications

Career Information

Scholarship Applications

Parchment

Registering or Preparing for ACT/SAT

Office: College and Career Center, Monday-Friday

Contact: ashley.hills@evsc.k12.in.us, or stop by the College and Career Center to fill out a request form.

Mrs. Feltis, College Connection Coach

Assist with all of the above college and career readiness activities

Special focus:

Transfer students (Associate’s degree to Bachelor’s degree)

Associate’s degree (or less) then enter the workforce in high pay/high demand field

Office: College and Career Center, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Contact: cfeltis@ivytech.edu

College and Career Center Support

Planning For College

What are colleges looking for in an applicant? Cumulative 3 year GPA:

Rigor of course load (AP, Dual Credit/Honors) – Senior Classes

Grade trends – want to see grades going up

Junior year grades are important

Class Rank

SAT/ACT Scores

Activities, Work, and Leadership Experiences

Extraordinary circumstances (i.e.1st generation college student, legacy)

Special talents (i.e. athletic, artistic, musical)

*Create a résumé of your extra curricular and volunteer activities, etc.*

Which College is Right for You?

Meet College representatives @ CHS when they

visit.

Campus visits are important – try to make a visit this

spring or summer. 2 College Visit days per semester

are allowed.

Make an “official” visit: meet with admissions

representative, take a guided tour, meet with a

representative from the department/major in which

you have an interest.

Have a Plan for After High School

College: 4 year vs. 2 year

Technical School

Apprenticeship

Military

GAP Year (Peace Corp/Americorp)

Workforce

Post-Secondary Plan – or Online

“Grad Plan”

• Post-secondary Plan or “Grad Plan” went live today through student rds and EVSC

Parent Access

• Parents/Students/Counselors will be able to keep track of grades & career goals

Scholarships

Most scholarships are available senior year and will be advertised in the Senior News and Scholarship Report on the Central website, offered directly from the colleges/universities that students apply to, or through FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). There are many scholarship search sites available, however, and some do offer scholarship opportunities for students in their Junior year:

www.fastweb.com

https://www.unigo.com/

www.scholarshiphunter.com

www.mycollegescholarship.org

www.scholarship.collegetoolkit.com/scholarship/main.aspx

www.collegenet.com/mach25/app

www.petersons.com/college-search/scholarship-search.aspx

www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

21st Century Scholar Requirements

Student must create a ScholarTrack account – which will track progress,

http://scholars.in.gov/

21st Century Contact -Breasha Pruitt, bpruitt@che.in.gov

Graduate with a minimum of a Core 40 Diploma

Graduate with a 2.5 GPA

Sign Affirmation senior year

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