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Class of 2021 Welcome to Angola High School - "Let's go invent tomorrow instead of worrying about what happened yesterday."

Class of 2021
Welcome to Angola High School

             “Let’s go invent
             tomorrow instead of
             worrying about what
             happened yesterday.”
                              Steve Jobs

Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a minimum of 42 credits in order to
graduate
   1 credit is earned for each 18-week course passed with a
   grade of D- or better

Students must pass the 10th grade ISTEP tests in English and
math.

Students are expected to complete the Indiana Core 40
requirements in order to earn a diploma

Diploma Options
Core 40

Core 40 w/ Academic Honors

Core 40 w/ Technical Honors

What Comes Next?
Choose a diploma . . .
Set up an appointment with a counselor if necessary
Complete a Four-Year Plan
    utilize the planning guide
    AHS counselors will be at AMS on 2/10 to help students
Fill out 9th Grade Course Registration Form
    AHS counselors will be at AMS on 2/17 to help with
    online registration
    bring signed course registration form

Four-Year Plan
Start with the end in mind
   what are the student’s post-secondary goals (educational
   and career)?
   indicate a diploma type
   plan for special programs
       check curriculum guide

Students, parents, & counselors can re-visit and revise the
four-year plan periodically throughout high school

Example: Four-Year Plan

http://ahs.msdsteuben.k12.in.us/

     Guidance

Use the College and Career Pathways for help

http://ahs.msdsteuben.k12.in.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=426&Itemid=94

Looking Toward the Future
•Vocational Courses
   •available to juniors and seniors
   •may satisfy Technical Honors diploma

•College Courses
   •dual-credit offerings (an expanded number of offerings
   are available) at AHS
   •on campus at Trine University

Course Request Form

Online Course Registration

Required Courses for Freshmen
Physical Education
    May take 1 semester in the summer
Biology I
Choice Areas
    English 9: Regular or Pre-AP
         by recommendation
         Pre-AP requires summer reading assignment
    Math – Algebra I or Geometry by recommendation
         Algebra: did not take Algebra I or received a grade of C or below at AMS
         Geometry: passed Algebra I at AMS
         AMS Algebra I grades will appear and stay on the student’s AHS
         transcript!
Teacher Recommendations
    based on 1 semester of 8th grade work
    discuss with middle school teachers and high school counselors
    some flexibility is possible – final grades will be reviewed and changes may be made

Other Courses for Freshmen
Electives
     def: anything that is not required
     fill in elective choices with academic requirements, interest areas,
     and/or Academic Lab
Preparing for College and Careers (PCC)
     students will explore a variety of career areas
     helpful in determining future plans for those who are unsure about
     career and even for those who “know” what they want to do
Band and Choir are full-year commitments
Theatre Arts, Fashion & Textiles, Interior Design may be counted as fine
arts credits
Student Media (AHS Yearbook): requires an additional application
Alternate Choices: list 3 the student would like to have

Welcome to
Angola High
  School!

Questions and Concerns?
•Chelsea Koester (A-G)
   •665-2186 x2995
   •ckoester@msdsc.us

•Dave Police (H-O)
   •665-2186 x2994
   •dpolice@msdc.us

•Jack Vrana (P-Z)
    •665-2186 x2993
    •jvrana@msdsc.us