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TRI-WEST HENDRICKS HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2019
Tri-West Hendricks High School willLearn from the world,Adapt with the world,
Contribute to the world.
INFORMATION ABOUT COURSES
TWHS HOME PAGE CLICK ON GUIDANCE
CLICK ON COURSE INFORMATION
CLICK ON 2015-2016 COURSE DESCRIPTION
BOOK
COURSE DESCRIPTION BOOK PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS AND ABOUT EACH COURSE
THINGS TO KNOW…
1 Credit Earning a passing grade in one semester of a
course Semester
1st nine-week grading period = 40% 2nd nine-week grading period = 40% Semester Exam = 20%
Elective Courses Courses that are not required for graduation , but
students can chose to take based on interest A failing grade (F) results in no credit
Failed required courses must be repeated until passed!
TRANSCRIPT
TYPES OF DIPLOMAS• Set of essential courses to prepare
students for work, technical school, or college.
• Required for admission to 4 year colleges.
• 43 credits
Core 40
• Demanding curriculum resulting in most respected diploma
• 47 credits
Core 40 Academic
Honors
• Combines Core 40 requirements with technical training. 47 credits
• A certificate in technical achievement must be earned.
Core 40 Technical Honors
Subject RequirementsEnglish Core 40 AHD THD
Credits 8 8 8
Years 4 4 4
Courses
English 9English 10English 11English 12Etymology*
Creative Writing*
H. L.A. 8English 9
English 10 or HEnglish 11 or H
English 12AP English 12
Etymology*Creative Writing*
ENGL 111ENGL 202COMM 101
English 9English 10English 11English 12Etymology*
Creative Writing*
Subject RequirementsScience Core 40 AHD THD
Credits 6 6 6
Years 3 3 3
Courses
IPC/ICPBiology
ChemistryEarth Space
Honors Biology 8IPC/ICP or Honors
BiologyChemistry or Honors
Earth SpaceCHEM 105
AP ChemistryAP Biology
Physics
IPC/ICPBiology
ChemistryEarth Space
Subject RequirementsSocialStudies
Core 40 AHD THD
Credits 6 6 6
Years 3 3 3
Courses
World HistoryOr
World Geography
US History
GovernmentAnd
Economics
World HistoryOr
World Geography
US History
GovernmentAnd
Economics
World HistoryOr
World Geography
US History
GovernmentAnd
Economics
Subject RequirementsP.E. & Health Core 40 AHD THD
Credits 3 3 3
Years 1.5 1.5 1.5
Courses P.E. I & IIHealth
P.E. I & IIHealth
P.E. I & IIHealth
Subject RequirementsForeignLanguage Core 40 AHD THD
Credits 4 - Highly Encouraged
6-8Required
4 - Highly Encouraged
Years 2 - Highly Encouraged
3 - 4 2 - Highly Encouraged
Courses Spanish I & II Spanish I, II, III, IV
OrTwo years of 2
different languages
Spanish I & II
Subject RequirementsFine Arts Core 40 AHD THD
Credits None Required 2Required
None Required
Years None Required 1 None Required
Courses None Required Intro 2-D ArtCeramics
PhotographyDigital Design
Pre AP ArtAP ArtChoirBand
None Required
Subject RequirementsLocalRequire-ments
Core 40 AHD THD
Credits 3 3 3
Years 1.5 1.5 1.5
Courses Interpersonal Relationships
Career PlanningInteractive Media I
Interpersonal Relationships
Career PlanningInteractive Media I
Interpersonal Relationships
Career PlanningInteractive Media I
Introduction to Engineering will substitute for IPR & Career Planning.
Principles of Engineering will substitute for Interactive Media I
Subject RequirementsElectives Core 40 AHD THD
Credits 11 5 11
Years N.A. N.A. N.A.
Courses Varies Varies Varies
Subject RequirementsMath Core 40 AHD THD
Credits* 6 8 6
Years 3 4 3Courses Algebra I
Algebra IIGeometry
Algebra IGeometry or
HAlgebra II or HPre-Calc or HAP Calculus
Algebra IAlgebra IIGeometry
Credits must be earned in high school. Must take a math or “quantitative reasoning” course each year.
CORE 40 ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA
In addition to the Core 40 Diploma requirements:
Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits Earn 6-8 world language credits
6-8 credits in Spanish American Sign Language at Area 31
Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits Includes Art, Band/Choir
or Theater Arts “C” or above in all Core 40 courses “B” (3.0) or above grade point average
CORE 40 ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA
Must complete one of the following: Take 2 AP courses resulting in 4 high school credits Take 2 dual credit courses resulting in 6 college credits Take 1 AP course and 1 dual credit course resulting in
4 high school credits and 6 college credits Score 1750 or higher on combined SAT plus Writing
Section Score a 26 composite on the ACT plus Writing Section
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
Taken during 11th or 12th grade Require the AP exam in the spring
AP 2-D Art AP Biology II AP Chemistry II AP Calculus English 12 AP
Carry and additional +.5 weight A = 4.5 grade points
DUAL CREDIT COURSES High school courses that may earn college credits
Introduction To Engineering (9-12) Principles of Engineering Civil Engineering & Architecture Digital Electronics Computer Science and Software Engineering Digital Design and Advanced Digital Design Spanish III (SPAN 101 & 102) Spanish IV (SPAN 201 & 202) General Chemistry I (CHEM 105) Honors Algebra II (MATH 136) Pre-Calculus (MATH 137) Physics (Trine University) ($60) Senior IVY Tech Courses ($155/course) Most Area 31 Courses
Must pass Accuplacer Test Weighted +.25 grade point
HONORS COURSESHigher Level Core Academic Courses
Algebra 8Language Arts 8Biology 8Honors English 10, English 11Honors IPC/ICP, ChemistryHonors Geometry, Algebra IIMust meet prerequisites to get in.
Weighted an additional +.1 grade point
EARLY GRADUATION
Provided all graduation requirements are met:
SeniorsMay go ½ dayMay graduate after 7 semesters
JuniorsMay graduate after 6
semesters
TESTING REQUIREMENTSIn the spring of the 10th grade year:
1. English College and Career Readiness Exam English 9 & 10 material.
2. Math College and Career Readiness Exam Algebra I and II material.
Must pass 1 & 2 in order to earn diploma.
3. ISTEP+ 10 Science Assessment Biology I material Passing not required for earning a diploma.
GOOD LUCK AT TRI WEST HIGH SCHOOL