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JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOLCLASS OF 2022FRESHMAN ORIENTATION

JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL TOP SCHOOL IN THE AREA BEST BUY SCHOOL FOUR STAR SCHOOL STATE ACCOUNTABILITY “P.L. 221” GRADUATION RATE OVER 97% STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES

WHY JGHS IS THE BEST #1 Rule is Safety The other #1 rule is Respect/Respectfulness We have all been teenagers before; we understand the pressuresand stress of becoming a young adult. Our goal at JGHS is to teach self-discipline and ensure high schoolgraduation in four years. You are an individual and we will work hard to meet yourindividual needs.

TO MEET SOME OF THE JGHS STAFF AND HEAR ABOUT PROGRAMSTONIGHT OUR GOALS ARE:AVAILABLE AT JGHS TO REVIEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND INDIANADIPLOMA TYPES TO LEARN ABOUT ATHLETICS AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES TO UNDERSTAND THE SCOPE OF JGHS COUNSELING SERVICES TO SELECT THE APPROPRIATE COURSES AND ACTIVITIES FORNEXT SCHOOL YEAR SO THAT EACH STUDENT CAN BESUCCESSFUL. TO ANSWER PARENT QUESTIONS

MATERIALSAVAILABLE ON TABLE: AGENDA EXTRA COURSE SELECTION SHEETS PENCILS OTHER INFORMATION: DIPLOMA INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE FRESHMAN COURSEGUIDE FRESHMAN POWERPOINT PRESENTATION AND THE COMPLETECOURSE DESCRIPTION GUIDE FOR 2018-19 WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THEJGHS WEBSITE UNDER GUIDANCE

CORE 40 DIPLOMA:CreditsEnglishMath8 credits6 credits(in grades 9-12)Years4 years3 yearsCourses Balance of literature, composition &speech. Algebra I Geometry Algebra II**Students must take a math course or Quantitative Reasoning course each year in high school. Biology I Chemistry I ORScience6 credits3 yearsPhysics I ORIntegrated Chemistry/Physics Any Core 40 Science

CORE 40 DIPLOMA:CreditsCourses US History World History & Civilization ORSocialStudies6 creditsPE2 creditsHealth & Wellness1 creditPreparing forCollege andCareers1 creditGeo. & History of World US Government (1 sem.) Economics (1 sem.) Health and Wellness

CORE 40 DIPLOMACreditsDirectedElectives5 creditsGeneralElectives10 creditsTOTALCourses World Languages Fine Arts Career-Technical Education College & Career Pathway coursesrecommended.Minimum of 45 creditsAll required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.

CORE 40 MATH:- 6 credits must be earned in grades 9-12- Students must take a math course orquantitative reasoning (QR) course each yearin high schoolQR courses include courses that help advance a student’s ability to applymathematics in real-world situations and contexts.

ALGEBRA I IN 8TH GRADE CANNOT BE APPLIED TO THE 6CORE40MATHPOINTSREMEMBER:REQUIREDCREDITS TODURINGGRADES 9-12. ALTHOUGH A WORLD LANGUAGE IS NOT REQUIRED FORCORE 40, 2 YEARS IS RECOMMENDED FOR COLLEGE BOUNDSTUDENTS . A STUDENT MUST QUALIFY TO TAKE A WORLD LANGUAGEAS A FRESHMAN. A STUDENT MUST QUALIFY TO SELECT ENGLISH 9 HONORS. COUNSELORS USE TEST SCORES AND LANGUAGE ARTSGRADES TO DETERMINE A STUDENT’S QUALIFICATION.

CORE 40 WITHACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA: More rigorous academic preparation Best preparation for college Contains coursework that is required atsome universities in Indiana Provides additional financial aid for familieswho qualify

(CON’T) – CORE 40 w/AHD Complete all requirements for Core 40 Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits Earn 6-8 credits Core 40 world language credits (6 credits in onelanguage or 4 credits each in two languages)Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits Earn a grade of “C-” or above in courses that count toward thediploma Have a cumulative GPA of a “B” or above AND

(CON’T) – CORE 40 w/AHDComplete one of the following:A. Earn 4 HS credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP examsB. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from priority course listC. Earn two of the following:1. A minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from priority course list2. 2 HS credits in AP courses and take corresponding AP examsD. The SAT test with a composite score of 1250 or higher and a minimum score of 560 on themath section and a 590 on the evidence based reading and writing section.E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section

(CON’T) – CORE 40 w/AHD and THDStudents must complete aminimum of 47 creditsAll required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factoredinto the overall GPA.

CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORSDIPLOMA: Combines rigor and relevance; Prepares students for two year or four year college, technical school, apprenticeship or directjob entry; Students gain marketable skills, possible industry certifications, and in many cases, collegecredit; Student may earn both the Core 40 with Academic Honors and the Core 40 with TechnicalHonors Diploma. Career Pathways are a part of completing the Technical Honors and many of our Vocationalprograms offered in Junior and Senior year can help with this diploma track.

RIGOROUS PREPARATION:Core 40withAcademicHonorsCore 40withTechnicalHonorsCore 40PostsecondarySuccessCollegeTechnicalSchool2-year SchoolApprenticeshipMilitaryWorkforce

CORE 40 WITH TECHNICALHONORSBESTCOREOFBOTHWORLDS:40 WITHACADEMICHONORS RIGOROUS COURSES MORE MATH, ARTS, ANDWORLD LANGUAGE PREPARATION FOR 4-YEARCOLLEGE SUCCESS RIGOR PLUS COLLEGEPREPARATION RIGOROUS COURSES MORE HIGH TECH, HIGHSKILLS TRAINING PREPARATION FORCOLLEGE AND CAREERSUCCESS RIGOR PLUS REAL-WORLDTRAINING & PREPARATION

ISTEP GRADUATION EXAMINATION: THE CLASS OF 2022 WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE OFINDIANA’S END OF COURSE ASSESSMENTS FORACCOUNTABILITY.

NINTH GRADE CLASS SELECTION:FIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTER1. ENGLISH (REG OR HONORS)2. MATH1. ENGLISH (REG OR HONORS)2. MATH3. BIOLOGY I OR INTEGRATED CHEM/PHYSICS (ICP)4. PHYSICAL EDUCATION I3. BIOLOGY I OR ICP4. PHYSICAL EDUCATION II5. PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS5. HEALTH6.6.7.7.ALTERNATEALTERNATESUMMERSUMMER

WWW.JGSC.K12.IN.USJOHNGLENNHIGHSCHOOLWEBSITE SCHOOLSSELECT JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL UNDER SELECT GRADUATION CAP () ICON FOR GUIDANCE RESOURCES AVAILABLE THERE: COURSE DESCRIPTION GUIDE (COMPLETE - WITH ALL OUR CLASS OFFERINGS), FRESHMAN COURSE GUIDE (FRESHMAN CLASSES ONLY) 4 YEAR PLAN FORM, HOW TO UNDERSTAND CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT – COLLEGE CREDIT AND WHAT IS OFFERED AT JGHS, COLLEGE TOOLKIT, BULLYING REPORT FORM, AND MANY OTHER RESOURCES!! THIS FRESHMAN ORIENTATION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH THE GUIDANCE DEPT WEBSITE.

PLTWBIOMEDICAL SCIENCE –MRS. FREEHAUF

4 YEAR PROGRAM 1. PBS – Principles of BiomedicalScience 2. HBS – Human Body Systems 3. MI – Medical Intervention 4. BI – Biomedical Innovation

COME JOIN US FOR A YEAR OF FUN ANDAWESOME HANDS ON LEARNING.IF YOU LIKE PBS YOU WILL LOVE THENEXT 3 YEARS!

PBS – PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE HOW DID ANNA GARCIA DIE?HOMICIDE?DIABETES?SICKLE CELL ANEMIA?HEART DISEASE?INFECTION?

JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOLATHLETIC DEPARTMENTMr. Kurt Foster,Assistant A.D.

IHSAA PHYSICALSAFTER APRIL 1, SPECIAL CLINICS WILL BE OFFERED IN THE SCHOOLS FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTSINTERESTED IN GETTING A SCHOOL PHYSICAL COMPLETED FOR NEXT YEAR’S PARTICIPATION. THE COSTHAS BEEN MINIMAL ( 20) IN THE PAST. WATCH FOR NOTICES AT THE SCHOOLS FOR DATES AND TIMES OFTHESE CLINICS.

JGHS ATHLETIC TEAMSFALL SPORTSBOYSGIRLSFOOTBALLVOLLEYBALLCROSS INGBoysBasketballWrestlingCheerleadingSpring kWinter SportsGirlsBasketballCheerleading

JGHS CLUBS & ACTIVITIES:AT LEAST 30 EXTRACURRICULAR CLUBS ANDACTIVITIES TO CHOOSE FROM:Academic DecathlonArt ClubAnime clubAnti-Bully ClubBaseballBasketballBowling TeamCheerleadingChess clubClass BoardsCross CountryF.C.C.L.A. (FACS)FFA (Agriculture)FootballFrench ClubGaming ClubGolfIllumination (Christian Social)Jazz BandLeague of Extraordinary FalconsNational Honor SocietyS.A.D.D.SoccerSoftballSpanish ClubSpell Bowl TeamStudent CouncilTennisTheatre CompanyTrackVolleyballWinter GuardWrestling

INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PHYSICALELIGIBILITY FOR ATHLETICS:FORM ATHLETE AND PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM ATHLETIC INSURANCE (OPTIONAL) ENROLLED IN AT LEAST FIVE (5) FULL CREDIT COURSES AT THE 9-WEEKS AND SEMESTER, ATHLETES MUST BE PASSINGAT LEAST 5 FULL CREDIT CLASSES

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS:AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT – FFA CHAPTER REPS

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS:FOREIGN LANGUAGES – SPANISH OR CHINESE

WHY IS LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE SOIMPORTANT? KEEPS YOUR MIND HEALTHY. HELPS YOU BETTER YOUR GRAMMAR SKILLS IN ENGLISH. HELPS YOU UNDERSTAND HOW PEOPLE THINK. INCREASES YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS THAT SPEAK THELANGUAGE! BROADENS YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF ANOTHER CULTURE.

WHAT WILL YOU BE ABLE TO DO IN SPANISHCLASS? LISTEN TO SPANISH MUSIC EVERY WEDNESDAY! PLAY GAMES EVERY WEEK TO HELP YOU REVIEW FOR QUIZZES! LEARN NEW WAYS OF STUDYING A LANGUAGE! DO SEVERAL PRACTICE ACTIVITIES TO HELP YOU LEARN THE VOCABULARY & GRAMMARIN THE FORM OF READING, WRITING, SPEAKING AND LISTENING! HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN SPANISH CLUB & TAKE FIELD TRIPS TO ENJOYMEXICAN/SPANISH CUISINE AND OTHER CULTURAL ASPECTS. HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL TO A SPANISH SPEAKING COUNTRY, BY THE TIMEYOU ARE A SENIOR AND HAVE TAKEN UP TO SPANISH III.

TIPS FOR LEARNING ANY LANGUAGE LISTEN TO THE LANGUAGE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE; SPANISH T.V. CHANNELS, ORSTATIONS ON THE RADIO OR PANDORA HAVE AN OPEN MIND AND ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF THE LEARNING PROCESS. USE YOUR FREE TIME TO PRACTICE VOCABULARY OR GRAMMAR 5-10 MINUTES ANIGHT. THERE ARE SO MANY FREE RESOURCES AVAILABLE ONLINE! USE YOUR IMAGINATION! VISUALS ARE A GREAT WAY TO HELP YOU REMEMBER KEYCONCEPTS AND VOCABULARY.

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS:INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT – MR. BILLJOHNSON

COUNSELING SERVICESMRS. BETH SCHMELTZ (A-K)/MRS. SARAH RIPPY (L-Z)COUNSELINGGuidanceo Academico Careero Citizenship PERSONAL/SOCIAL CONFLICTRESOLUTION CRISIS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ANDCONCURRENT ENROLLMENTMRS. DODSON

ADVANCED STUDENTS WHO SCOREPLACEMENT:WELL ON AP EXAMS (3-5) ARE MORE LIKELYTO PERSIST IN COLLEGE AND EARN A DEGREE. - NATIONALGOVERNORS ASSOCIATION “MASTERING THE RIGOROUS COURSEWORK IS TRANSFORMATIVE: IF AHIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PASSES JUST ONE ADVANCED PLACEMENTCOURSE THE PROSPECT OF GRADUATING FROM COLLEGE JUMPS FROM30 % TO 72%” – TOM LUCE, NMSI

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT: COURSES IN WHICH STUDENTS CAN EARN BOTH HIGH SCHOOLAND COLLEGE CREDITS IN THEIR JUNIOR OR SENIOR YEAR. CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT (CE) PROVIDERS:TRINE UNIVERSITY,BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, AND IVY TECH NORTH CENTRAL ANDIVY TECH KOKOMO. THESE CREDITS WILL TRANSFER TO MOSTOTHER COLLEGES/INSTITUTIONS IN INDIANA AND OTHER STATES. CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT (CE) COURSES OFFERED SEE PAGE44-45 IN COURSE DESCRIPTION GUIDE ONLINE.

THIS ORGANIZATION IS A STUDENT- LED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONLEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY FALCONS

JGHS SPELL BOWL MRS. JANE HOSTETLER, TEACHER SPONSOR AWARD WINNING SPELL BOWL TEAM AT JGHS AFTER SCHOOL PRACTICES IN THE FALL

ANTI-BULLY CLUB STUDENT LED ADVOCACY FOR A BETTER AND MORE RESPECTFUL CLIMATE AT JGHS PRESENTATIONS ANNUALLY AT OTHER CORPORATION SCHOOLS (ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL) AWARENESS ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT JGHS FUN GROUP OF STUDENTS WHO CARE!

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:Theatre Company– Mr. Rich Snyder

PARENTS’ ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAT JGHSFor their Future Success: Check homework – somestudentsmay need to spend more time at homestudying Have a consistent time and place forhomework Check progress on Harmony frequentlyTODAY: Review and help your child chooseclasses Complete 4 year plan to map outhigh school courses Get involved with post-secondarypreparationConsider getting tutors – some students may need help with more rigorous classesAfter school tutoring is available at JGHS in the Media Center on Tues/Thurs. from 3:10-4:00 p.m. (check with Guidanceoffice before staying to see if someone is signed up as a tutor)

FINAL COURSE DECISION WILL DEPEND STUDENT / PARENT SIGNON UP TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS (FOR MATH ANDSCIENCE) CHOICE OF DIPLOMA TYPE ISTEP /PIVOT SCORES (FOR ENGLISH HONORS, MATH, ANDFOREIGN LANGUAGE IN FRESHMAN YEAR) STUDENT GRADES IN MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH PLACEMENT RESULTS CAREER PLANS FOR FUTURE