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Graduation Pathways
Guidebook
2020-2021
Our mission is to help students demonstrate academic
growth and social responsibility in a supportive and
intellectually challenging learning environment
A District of National Distinction
Munster High School
Graduation Pathways 2020‐2021
Brief History:
In December of 2017, Indiana State Board of Education laid the ground work for an update to the graduation requirements for students starting with the
Class of 2023. The goal was to help ensure students graduate high school prepared to continue their education or enter the workface. The changes
collectively are referred to as the Graduation Pathways Diploma. Graduation Pathways challenges students to have a broad awareness of and engagement
with career interest and associated career options, a strong foundation of academic and technical skills and demonstrates employability skills for
postsecondary education, training and employment.
What do students need to do to graduate from high school?
Earn a High School Diploma. (pages 3 -5)
Learn and Demonstrate Employability Skills (See pages 6-13)
Demonstrate Postsecondary-Ready Competencies (See page 14-16)
Graduation Requirement Graduation Pathway Options
1) High School Diploma Meet the statutorily defined diploma credit and curricular requirements.
2) Learn and Demonstrate Learn employability skills standards through locally developed programs. Employability skills are
Employability Skills demonstrated by one of the following:
(students must complete at Project-Based Learning Experience1; OR
least one of the following) Service-Based Learning Experience; OR
Work-Based Learning Experience
3) Postsecondary- Ready Honors Diploma: Fulfill all requirements of either the Academic or Technical Honors
Competencies (Students diploma; OR
must complete at least one ACT: College-ready benchmarks; OR
of the following) SAT: College-ready benchmarks; OR
ASVAB: Earn at least a minimum AFQT score to qualify for placement into one of the
branches of the US military; OR
State- and Industry-recognized Credential or Certification; OR
Federally-recognized Apprenticeship; OR
Career-Technical Education Concentrator: Must earn a C average in at least two non-
duplicative advanced courses (courses beyond an introductory course) within a particular
program or program of study; OR
AP/IB/Dual Credit/Cambridge International course or CLEP Exams: Must earn a
C average or higher in at least three courses; OR
Locally created pathway that meets the framework form and earns the approval of the
State Board of Education
Reference Documents:
The documents below are embedded hyperlinks. Readers can click on the links to access additional materials. Munster High School Policies
and Procedures were adopted using these documents as reference.
Indiana State Board of Education Graduation Pathways Frequently Asked Questions
Indiana State Board of Education Graduation Pathway Panel
Indiana State Board of Education Graduation Pathway Policy Guidance
1
Currently Munster High School will offer students either Work‐Based or Service Learning options for Employability Skills. MHS is
working to develop meaningful Project‐Based learning opportunities for students in the coming years.
Munster High School Graduation Pathways 2020‐2021 2
EARN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Munster High School Graduation Pathways 2020‐2021 3
EARN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Indiana General High School Diploma
The completion of Core 40 is an Indiana graduation requirement. Indiana’s Core 40 curriculum
provides the academic foundation all students need to succeed in college and the workforce.
To graduate with less than Core 40, the following formal opt-out process must be completed:
The student, the student’s parent/guardian, and the student’s counselor (or another staff member who assists
students in course selection) must meet to discuss the student’s progress.
The student’s Graduation Plan (including four year course plan) is reviewed.
The student’s parent/guardian determines whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits by
completing the general curriculum or the Core 40 curriculum.
If the decision is made to opt-out of Core 40, the student is required to complete the course and credit
requirements for a general diploma and the career/academic sequence the student will pursue is determined.
Course and Credit Requirements (Class of 2016 & Beyond)
English/Language Arts 8 credits
Credits must include literature, composition and speech
Mathematics 4 credits (in grades 9-12)
2 credits: Algebra I or Integrated Mathematics I
2 credits: Any math course
General diploma students are required to earn 2 credits in a Math
course or a Quantitative Reasoning (QR) course during their junior
or senior year. QR courses do not count as math credits.
Science 4 credits
2 credits: Biology I
2 credits: Any science course
At least one credit must be from a Physical Science or Earth and
Space Science course
Social Studies 4 credits
2 credits: U.S. History
1 credit: U.S. Government
1 credit: Any social studies course
Physical Education 2 credits
Health and Wellness 1 credit
College and Career Pathway 6 credits
Courses
Selecting electives in a deliberate manner to
take full advantage of college and career
exploration and preparation opportunities
Flex Credit 5 credits
Flex Credits must come from one of the following:
Additional elective courses in a College and Career Pathway
Courses involving workplace learning such as Cooperative Education
or Internship courses
High school/college dual credit courses
Additional courses in Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics,
Science, W orld Languages or Fine Arts
Electives 6 credits
Specifies the minimum number of electives required by the state. High
school schedules provide time for many more elective credits during the
high school years.
40 Total Credits Required
Schools may have additional local graduation requirements that apply to all students
(Updated Dec., 2011)
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EARN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FAQs Referenced: Indiana State Board of Education Graduation Pathways Frequently Asked Questions Does earning a General Diploma still mean a student is an Indiana graduate? A: Yes. There is legislation pending in the Indiana General Assembly that would move Indiana to a one diploma system with four designations (General, Core 40, Academic Honors, and Technical Honors). The General Diploma will still be an option for Indiana students. If a student is earning a General Diploma, does that student have to complete the Graduation Pathways? A: Yes. If a student is earning a Certificate of Completion, does that student have to complete the Graduation Pathways? A: No. If a student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), does that student have to complete the Graduation Pathways Requirement? A: Yes. If a student is earning a high school diploma (and not a Certificate of Completion), the student will need to fulfill the Graduation Pathway requirements. The student’s IEP must include accommodations and resources to help meet these requirements. IEP goals and services must also support students to meet these requirements. What is the status of the waiver for the diploma? A: The legislature defines the waiver in statute. There is legislation pending in the Indiana General Assembly that would change the waiver. Any changes the legislature makes to the law will be reflected in future guidance documents. Munster High School Graduation Pathways 2020‐2021 5
LEARN AND DEMONSTRATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
Munster High School Students will need to complete verification that they have demonstrated and learned employability skills through one
of two processes. Students may start collecting data and verification of these skills beginning July 1 prior to their freshmen year.
Verification of employability skills must be submitted to the student’s guidance counselor by September 30 post-graduation. However, if a
student wishes to participate in the Munster High School Graduation Ceremonies, students must have verification forms submitted to
Guidance by May 1st their senior year.
1. Work Based Learning (WBL)— Students can complete 70-100 hours of employment and complete the written reflection and
verification forms (page 9 & 10 )
2. Service Based Learning (SBL)— Students can earn enough credits in Munster High School Extracurricular(s) and complete the
written reflection and verification forms (page 11 & 12 )
Munster High School created the rubric and verification process based off the need for students to demonstrate skills listed in the
Department of Workforce Developments Employability Skills Benchmarks. (Page 8) These skills describe the dispositions students need
today for success in today’s competitive workforce. Sometimes these skills are referenced as “soft skills.” There are five overarching
categories in the benchmarks:
Mindsets
Self-Management
Learning Strategies
Social Skills
Workplace Skills
Munster High School Sponsors and Coaches have been tasked with incorporating and discussing these categories in their programs.
If students choose to complete employability skills through Service Based Learning (SBL), they must earn eight (8) credits. Students
who complete any IHSAA sport at Munster will earn eight (8) credits. All other extracurricular are listed on page 13 with their associated
credits.
Each sponsor or coach will set their attendance and club requirements at the beginning of the year, however each club has a minimum of
75% attendance rates to earn the credits towards their diploma. (Please note, most clubs or groups will set higher attendance rates.)
Students must get verification they completed the club or activity from the sponsor. It is important for students to start tracking
credits early, sponsors from some groups change overtime, and students interest in extracurricular change. Munster High
School recommends students get sponsors verification signatures at the end of each year.
Examples of credit completion:
A student participates in Spanish Club for four years will earn 2 points each year, accumulating a total of 8 points by their Senior
year. Each year the Spanish Club Sponsor sign off on the students participate and verification. The student will complete the
written reflection and submit their verification and reflection to their Guidance Counselor by May 1st. (See Forms on Page 11-12 )
A student participates in CEC all four years, plus French Club all four years they will earn 8 points. Both CEC Sponsors and the
French Club Sponsors sign off on the students participate and verification. The student will complete the written reflection and
submit their verification and reflection to their Guidance Counselor by May 1st. (See Forms on Pages 11-12 )
A student participates in Girls Volleyball as freshmen earning eight credits. The student has the coach sign off the verification and
completes the written reflection. (See Forms on Pages 11-12 )
A student works for the Town of Munster as a lifeguard during the summer of her sophomore year. The student works at least 75
hours that summer. The student must have the employer sign off on the verification form and complete the written reflection.
(See Forms on pages 9-10)
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LEARN AND DEMONSTRATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS FAQs Can a student use a combination of the two experiences, i.e. Work-Based and Service-Based, under Employability Skills? (see reference Guidance Policy C-12) A: No. While there are some experiences that may meet multiple areas, a student cannot do a little of each to satisfy this requirement. What if a student is injured during an athletic season and can no longer participate in the sport? A: Munster High School encourages students to participate in a wide range of athletics and extracurriculars in order for students to get a wide range of experiences. However, if a student is counting on a season in an athletic sport to count towards their employability skills verification and they became injured and unable to participate in play. They should meet with the coach to discuss what expectations they are expected to maintain in order to receive verification of completion. Does the Employability Skills experience have to align to a student’s career interest? (see reference Guidance Policy C- 4) A: Though Munster High School and the state encourage students to think about career interest and skills they will need to be successful in that field. Employability Skills verification and experience are not required to align. What is the student work product for Employability Skills experience? (see reference Guidance Policy C-6) A: All Munster High School Students will use the appropriate forms for verification and complete a written reflection of the experience. Both the Verification Form and the written reflection must be submitted to the students Guidance Counselor. (Forms on page What about employment outside of School? (see reference Guidance Policy c-5) A: Employment outside of school can satisfy the WBL experience. It can occur during summer, after-school, or on the weekend. Students should complete at a minimum of 75 hours of employment outside of school. Students must have their employer complete their verification of employment and the students must complete the written reflection. (See Forms on Page 9 and 10) Will I still need a work permit for employment? What about grades for a work permit? A: Yes. Students must still apply for work permits and are expected to have passing grades in all of their subjects and good attendance. Students should apply for work permits in the main office. Students who do not have adequate grades or good standing attendance records, may appeal denied work permits to school administration. Students should write a written appeal explaining why they should be issued a work permit on a probationary bases. Munster High School Graduation Pathways 2020‐2021 7
LEARN AND DEMONSTRATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Munster High School Graduation Pathways 2020‐2021 8
LEARN AND DEMONSTRATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
WORK BASED LEARNING: WBL
Click here to download the Form for Completion
Munster High School Graduation Pathways 2020‐2021 9LEARN AND DEMONSTRATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
WORKED BASED LEARNING: WBL
Click here to download the Form for Completion
Munster High School Graduation Pathways 2020‐2021 10LEARN AND DEMONSTRATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
SERVICE BASED LEARNING: SBL
Click here to download the Form for Completion
Munster High School Graduation Pathways 2020‐2021 11LEARN AND DEMONSTRATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
SERVICE BASED LEARNING: SBL
Click here to download the Form for Completion
Munster High School Graduation Pathways 2020‐2021 12LEARN AND DEMONSTRATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
SERVICE BASED LEARNING: SBL
All IHSAA Sports earn 8 points per year.
Clubs Points per Year School Spirit Boosters Points per Year
African-American Culture Club 1 Cheerleading 8
Art Club 2 Poms 8
ASL Club 1
Athletic Training 8
Best Buddies, Associate 2 Speech and Debate Points per Year
Best Buddies, Buddy 4 Competitive Debate 8
Best Buddies, Peer Buddy 3 Competitive Speech 8
Bowling Club 6
Class Executive Council (CEC) 1 Publications Points per Year
Chess Club 1 Crier 8
Civics Club 1 Paragon 8
Creative Writing Club 1
DECA 3
Environmental Club 1 Outstanding Achievements Points per Year
eSports 6 Hoosier Boys/Girls State 8
Film Club 2 DARE Role Model 1
French Club 1 Eagle Scout/Gold Award 8
Gay-Straight Alliance 1 IU Honors Foreign Language
8
Jewish Culture Club 1 Summer Program
Link Crew 2 Math Contests 1
Middle Eastern Culture Club 1 Snowflurry 1
National Honor Society 2 D.O.C. 200 8
Philosophy Club 1
Ping Pong Club 1
Poetry Club 1 Performing Arts Points per Year
Project X 2 Band 8
Read & Write Club 2 Chorale 8
Robotics 8 Color Guard 8
SADD 1 Jazz Band 3
Science Olympiad 8 Munster Theatre/AUD Staff 1-8
Student Advisory Council (SAC) 4 NWI Youth Symphony 2
Spanish Club 2 Orchestra 8
STAND 1 Sing/Song Choir 8
SuperBowl 2 Winter Percussion 8
TEAMS 2 Winter Guard 6
Elected Leadership Positions Points per Year Outside Service Points per Year
Student Government 4 4H 8
Boy/Girls Scouts 8
Munster Police Explorers 8
Skills USA 2
Munster High School Graduation Pathways 2020‐2021 13Points awarded are reviewable by administration. Only sponsors can request in writing an appeal of their extracurriculars
points awarded. If a change is made, students will receive additional points retroactively. Clubs that would lose points moving
forward would not retroactively affect a student’s accumulation of points.
POSTSECONDARY-READY COMPETENACIES
FAQs
Referenced: Indiana State Board of Education Graduation Pathways Frequently Asked Questions
Do students need to complete all the Postsecondary-Ready Competency options to graduate?
A: No. A student only needs to complete one of the options listed. However, a student may engage in or complete multiple
options, if desired.
Does a school need to offer all Postsecondary-Ready Competency options?
A: No. However, schools are encouraged to offer multiple options to students to increase opportunities for students to
demonstrate their postsecondary readiness.
What are the current college-ready benchmarks for the SAT and the ACT?
A: The college-ready benchmarks are set by the ACT and College Board for the SAT.
For the 2017-18 school year, the college-ready benchmarks are:
SAT: 480 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and 530 in Math
ACT: 18 in English, 22 in Reading, 22 in Math, and 23 in Science
College Board and ACT may change the college-ready benchmarks based on national trend data.
What does ‘college-ready benchmarks’ mean?
A: College Board and ACT determined college-ready benchmarks based on national trend data of students’ performance in
college-level courses. It is not related to the average performance of Indiana students on these assessments or admissions
requirements.
The SAT benchmark scores represent a 75% likelihood of a student achieving at least a C grade in a first-semester, credit-bearing
college course in a related subject (e.g., Algebra, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, History, Literature, Social Science, or Writing).
The ACT benchmarks represent a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in
the corresponding credit-bearing college courses, which include English Composition, Algebra, Social Science, Biology, Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
If a student meets the college-ready benchmarks, is there guaranteed admission into a state four-year institution?
Munster High School
Graduation Pathways 2020‐2021A: No. For additional information, please reference admissions criteria for an individual institution.
Does a student need to earn the combined SAT ERW/Math score or the individual benchmarks for each section?
A: If the student intends to use his/her SAT score to meet the postsecondary-ready competencies of Graduation Pathways, a
student must earn the minimum ERW and Math scores on the SAT to satisfy this requirement. For ERW, the score must be a
minimum of 480; for Math, the score must be minimum of 530.
Does the SAT or ACT allow for accommodations?
A: Yes. Accommodations are worked out between the College Board or ACT and the individual student. Additional
information about services for students with disabilities for the SAT can be found here and for the ACT here.
What is an Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
(ASVAB)?
A: The ASVAB provides students with career information for various civilian and military occupations. ASVAB test scores are
broken down by the individual sub-tests and composites of the sub-tests. One of the most critical aspects of these scores is the
AFQT, which is used to determine if a student is qualified to join the military service. Each service determines the qualification
AFQT score for enlisting.
The AFQT is comprised of a student’s test results in Arithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge, and Verbal Composite. The
Verbal Composite score is a combination of Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension scores.
What are the AFQT scores on the ASVAB?
A: Each branch of the military has its own qualifying AFQT score. For the 2017-18 school year, the scores are:
Army 31
Marines 31
Navy 35
Air Force 36
Coast Guard 45
These scores are subject to change by the military.
What are state- and industry-recognized credentials and certifications?
A: The State Board of Education defines industry-recognized credentials as those credentials developed or supported by business
and industry to verify student mastery of technical skills and competencies in an occupational area that aligns with Indiana’s
economic sectors. It is approved by Indiana’s Department of Workforce Development.
The list of state- and industry-recognized credentials and certifications can be found here.
What are state-, federal-, and industry-recognized apprenticeships?
A: Apprenticeships are defined as intensive work-based learning experiences that provide a combination of on-the-job training
and formal classroom instruction. They are intended to support progressive skill acquisition and lead to postsecondary
credentials and, in some cases, degrees.
The US Department of Labor has a list of federally recognized apprenticeships, which can be accessed here.
Munster High School Graduation Pathways 2020‐2021 15Governor Holcomb recently announced his intention to create an Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship in his
Next Level agenda. Once in place, this Office would establish state-recognized apprenticeships.
What is a Career-Technical Education (CTE) concentrator?
A: A CTE Concentrator is a student who has earned at least six credits in CTE pathway courses in a state approved College
and Career Pathway (Program of Study).
Indiana College and Career Pathways are defined as an aligned sequence of secondary and postsecondary courses. They are
being developed with input from business and industry, secondary and postsecondary education, and the public. To view
Indiana's Career Clusters and College & Career Pathways, please click here.
Are AP/International Baccalaureate (IB)/Dual Credit requirements fulfilled through course or credit completion?
A: A student must take three courses or classes to fulfill this postsecondary-ready option. This option is not based on credits.
For the AP/IB/Dual Credit option, what is the difference between a course being in a core content area or as part of
a defined curricular sequence?
A: If a student is taking AP/IB/Dual Credit courses as his/her Graduation Pathway, either:
One of the three courses must be in a core content area (e.g., English, Math, Science, or Social Studies)
OR
All three courses must be part of a defined curricular sequence. A defined curricular sequence of courses is
based on the Indiana College and Career Pathways. To view Indiana's Career Clusters and College & Career
Pathways, please click here.
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