ANGOLA HIGH SCHOOL

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ANGOLA HIGH SCHOOL
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

• WELCOME CLASS OF 2011 AND PARENTS TO 9TH GRADE
  ORIENTATION

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• STUDENTS MUST EARN A MINIMUM OF 42 CREDITS IN
  ORDER TO GRADUATE
• 1 CREDIT is earned for each 9-week course passed
  with a grade of D- or better
• STUDENTS MUST MEET ISTEP/GQE STANDARDS
• STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE THE INDIANA
  CORE 40 REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO EARN A DIPLOMA

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DIPLOMA OPTIONS
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AHS Core Curriculum Requirements for All
Diplomas
LANGUAGE ARTS 8 CREDITS English 9, 10,
11, 12
MATHEMATICS 4 CREDITS 2 Algebra 1 2
Other Mathematics
SCIENCE 4 CREDITS 2 Integrated
Chemistry/Physics (ICP) 2 Biology
OTHER ELECTIVES 19 CREDITS
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CORE 40 DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
LANGUAGE ARTS 8 CREDITS English 9, 10, 11,
12
MATHEMATICS 6 CREDITS Algebra I, II,
Geometry
SCIENCE 6 CREDITS Integrated Chemistry
Physics, Biology and one upper level Science
course
SOCIAL STUDIES 6 CREDITS World History,
U.S. History, Government, Economics,
HEALTH/ P.E. 3 CREDITS Physical Education and
Health
DIRECTED ELECTIVES 5 CREDITS World
Language, Fine Arts, Technical Careers
GENERAL ELECTIVES 8 CREDITS
students must take a mathematics course or
physics during 11th or 12th grade
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CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
LANGUAGE ARTS Same as Core 40
MATHEMATICS Same as Core 40 plus one upper
level math course
SCIENCE Same as Core 40
SOCIAL STUDIES Same as Core 40
Credits count if grade C- or better Overall
G.P.A. must be 7.0 or higher (8.0 for financial
aid possibilities from the State of Indiana
HEALTH/ P.E. Same as Core 40
WORLD LANGUAGE 6 OR 8 CREDITS Three levels
in one language or 2 levels in each of two
languages
FINE ARTS 2 CREDITS Art or Music
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (complete 1) 4 credits in
2 AP courses w/ exams, OR 6 credits in dual
credit (high school/college) courses, OR 2
credits in AP course w/exam and 3 credits in dual
credit (high school/college) courses, OR 1200 SAT
score, OR 26 composite ACT score
students must take a mathematics course or
physics during 11th or 12th grade
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CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
LANGUAGE ARTS Same as Core 40
MATHEMATICS Same as Core 40
SCIENCE Same as Core 40
SOCIAL STUDIES Same as Core 40
Credits count if grade C- or better Overall
G.P.A. must be 7.0 or higher (8.0 for financial
aid possibilities from the State of Indiana
HEALTH/ P.E. Same as Core 40
DIRECTED ELECTIVES 8-10 CREDITS
Technical Careers
GENERAL ELECTIVES 5 CREDITS
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (complete 1) Students
must earn a state recognized certification OR
certificate of technical achievement (CTA) in a
career-technical program
students must take a mathematics course or
physics during 11th or 12th grade
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4X4 BLOCK SCHEDULING
STUDENTS TAKE 3-4 CLASSES EACH QUARTER
CLASSES MEET FOR 90 MINUTES EACH DAY
TRADITIONAL COURSES ARE COMPLETED IN 18 WEEKS
ALLOWS FOR ACCELERATION IN A VARIETY OF
CURRICULUM AREAS
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4X4 BLOCK SCHEDULING
Lunches are separated into three different times
and occur during 3rd block
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REQUIRED COURSES FOR FRESHMAN
Each quarter 9 weeks (1 Semester)
Each block 90 minutes in length
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MATHWHERE DO I START?
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BALANCE IS THE KEY
You must schedule at least three academic classes
per quarter. Many freshmen will include a
seminar (study hall) each quarter.
Try to balance your homework
HIGH (H)
MEDIUM (M)
LOW (L)
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FOUR YEAR PLAN
Your four year plan is a road map for your high
school courses. Please use it to help you think
through your course arrangements. It is flexible
and will change throughout your high school
career.
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BY MARCH 5TH
LOOK THROUGH YOUR COURSE OFFERINGS PACKET AND THE
SCHEDULING LETTER
COMPLETE YOUR SCHEDULE REQUEST FORM AND YOUR FOUR
YEAR PLAN WITH YOUR PARENTS
HAND IN YOUR FOUR YEAR PLAN AND YOUR SCHEDULE
REQUEST FORMS TO YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER
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HORNETS INSPIRE VISION AND EXCELLENCE
8th graders will visit the high school for part
of a day in the spring and will participate in a
variety of activities.
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SWARMStudents With A Real Mission

• Peer Mentor Program
• Each 9th grade student will be matched with an
  upperclass mentor

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QUESTIONS AND/OR CONCERNS?
Stephanie Ross (A-G) 665-2186 ext. 1995
sross_at_msdsc.org
Dave Police (H-O) 665-2186 ext. 1994
dpolice_at_msdsc.org
Jack Vrana (P-Z) 665-2186 ext. 1993
jvrana_at_msdsc.org