Career Coaching and Graduation Requirements

Grades 11-12

Table Example
EXPLORE ENGAGE EXPERIENCE
Visit a College Campus CTE Program of Study Participate in a Career Scholarship
Account Program
Career Discovery Meeting
*One per year
*Required		 Watch “College Success 101” Submit a College Application
Career Fair
*One per year
*Required		 Complete a Job Shadow Complete a WBL Level II Experience
Complete a Career Interest Assessment Complete the SAT or ACT
*Required		 File the FAFSA
*Required
Complete a Career Coaching Session
*At least one per year

Grades 9-10

Table Example
EXPLORE ENGAGE EXPERIENCE
Revise Graduation Plan Participate in an Extracurricular Activity Watch “Paying for College 101” and
Attend a Financial Aid Workshop
Complete a Career Interest Assessment Take a Career Awareness Course
*Required		 Participate in a Mock Interview
Career Fair
*One per year
*Required		 Visit the My College Core Website and
Create a Plan		 Create a Resume
Take a Personal Finance Course
*Required		 CTE Program of Study Participate in a Career Scholarship
Account Program
Complete a Career Coaching Session
*At least one per year

Grades 6-8

Table Example
EXPLORE ENGAGE EXPERIENCE
Create a Graduation Plan
*Required		 Participate in an Extracurricular Activity Interactive Industry Experience
Complete a Career Interest Assessment Attend a College529 Presentation Complete a Workplace Challenge Activity
Identify Pathways of Interest Activity Attend a 21st Century Scholars Presentation Create a ScholarTrack Account
*Must be at least 13 years old
Complete a Career Coaching Session
*At least one per year

Grades 3-5

Table Example
EXPLORE ENGAGE EXPERIENCE
Complete a Career Interest Assessment Attend a College529 Presentation Career Simulation Game
Financial Literacy Activity Choose a Career Activity World of Work Lesson
Complete a Career Coaching Session
*At least one per year

Grades PK-2

Table Example
EXPLORE ENGAGE EXPERIENCE
Create a “Good Habits” Chart Self-Portrait of Interests Activity “What is a Career?” Activity
Current & Future Indiana Diploma: Comparison - Page 1

Current & Future
Indiana Diploma
Comparison

The new diploma structure includes a base (minimum requirements) for every student, plus the opportunity to earn readiness seals aligned with their unique path. Students are encouraged to seize this flexibility by personalizing their high school experience. The new seals provide additional intentionality to maximize readiness and are designed to be permeable, allowing students to update their graduation plan and pivot, if their original interests and goals change. Students who do not earn a seal must still complete components 2 and 3 of Graduation Pathways.

CURRENT INDIANA CORE 40 FUTURE NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA
**ENGLISH** **8 CREDITS** **8 CREDITS**
  • 2 credits: English 9
  • 1 credit: Communications-focused course
  • 5 additional English credits
**MATH** **6 CREDITS**
  • 2 credits: Algebra I
  • 2 credits: Geometry
  • 2 credits: Algebra II
 **7 CREDITS**
  • 2 credits: Algebra I
  • 1 credit: Personal Finance
  • 4 additional math credits
**SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENGINEERING** **6 CREDITS**
  • 2 credits: Biology I
  • 2 credits: Chemistry 1, Physics I, or Integrated Physics
  • 2 credits: Any Core 40 science course
 **7 CREDITS**
  • 2 credits: Biology I
  • 1 credit: Computer Science
  • 2 additional science credits
  • 2 STEM-focused credits
**SOCIAL STUDIES** **6 CREDITS**
  • 2 credits: U.S. History
  • 1 credit: U.S. Government
  • 1 credit: Economics
  • 2 credits: World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World
 **5 CREDITS**
  • 2 credits: U.S. History
  • 1 credit: U.S. Government
  • 2 credits: World Perspectives (Flexible options, including advanced world language or world-focused social studies courses)
**PE/HEALTH** **3 CREDITS**
  • 2 credits: Physical Education
  • 1 credit: Health & Wellness
 **2 CREDITS**
  • 1 credit: Physical Education
  • 1 credit: Health & Wellness
**DIRECTED ELECTIVES** **5 CREDITS**

Any combination of World Languages, Fine Arts, and/or Career & Technical Education

 **N/A**
**PERSONALIZED ELECTIVES** **6 CREDITS** **12 CREDITS**

Students are encouraged to utilize the new readiness-seals to align these personalized electives with their unique goals. Personalized electives can include a variety of courses, such as CTE, Performing or Fine Arts, and World Languages.
**COLLEGE & CAREERS** **N/A** **1 CREDIT**
  • 1 credit: Preparing for College & Careers
**TOTAL** **40 CREDITS** **42 CREDITS**

Hoosier high school students have the opportunity to earn approximately 60 credits.

Note: The federally-required alternate diploma for students in special education with a significant cognitive disability is still available.

Blueprint for Success: Readiness-Seals - Page 2

Blueprint for Success
Readiness Seals

Readiness seals are designed to be permeable, allowing students to update their graduation plan and pivot, if their original interests and goals change. Although seals are optional, students are encouraged to utilize the blueprints below to focus their flexible credits into a connected pathway that aligns with their future goals. Students may earn one or multiple seals. Graduation Pathways requirements will be satisfied through completion of any seal.

ENROLLMENT

HONORS SEAL

  • Complete at least 4 World Language and 6 Social Studies credits
  • Complete at least 8 Math credits
    • Algebra I plus Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus or any advanced math credits aligned to their course of study
  • Complete at least 6 Science credits
    • Biology I plus Chemistry and Physics or any advanced lab science credits aligned to their course of study
  • Earn a C or higher in all courses and earn a cumulative B average
  • Complete one of the following:
    • Earn 4 credits in AP, IB, or Cambridge courses and take corresponding exams
    • Earn 6 college credits
    • Score a 1250 on the SAT or a 26 on the ACT
    • Earn two of the following:
      • At least 3 college credits
      • 2 credits in AP courses and take corresponding exams
      • 2 credits in IB courses and take corresponding exams
      • 2 credits in Cambridge courses and take corresponding exams

EMPLOYMENT

HONORS SEAL

  • Complete one of the following:
    • A market-driven credential of value* aligned to a specific occupation
    • 3 courses in a Career and Technology Education (CTE) pathway
    • An approved career preparation experience aligned to Indiana's CSA program, or
    • An approved, locally-created pathway
  • Complete 150 hours of work-based learning (may include multiple experiences that are paid, unpaid, on-site, or simulated)
  • Demonstrate skill development in Communication, Collaboration, and Work Ethic
  • Meet attendance goal

ENLISTMENT & SERVICE

HONORS SEAL

  • Complete one of the following:
    • Introduction to Public Service course or approved locally-created equivalent
      • Emphasis on developing an awareness of the physical standards and character required for service
    • One year of JROTC in high school
  • Achieve a score of 31 on the ASVAB and complete one of the following:
    • All three components of the Career Exploration Program
    • A career exploration tool approved by IDOE
  • Meet attendance goal
  • Demonstrate skill development in Communication, Collaboration, and Work Ethic
    • Externally verified through a mentorship experience with current military personnel, veterans, or other public safety professionals

HONORS PLUS SEAL

Earn the Honors Enrollment Seal, plus:

  • Earn a credential of value* that may include, for example:
    • Associate degree
    • Technical Certificate
    • Indiana College Core
    • AP Scholar with Distinction
    • Cambridge AICE Diploma; or
    • IB Diploma
  • Complete at least 75 hours of work-based learning (may include multiple experiences that are paid, unpaid, on-site, or simulated)
  • Demonstrate skill development in the following areas: Communication, Collaboration, and Work Ethic

HONORS PLUS SEAL

Earn the Honors Employment Seal, plus:

  • Earn a market-driven credential of value* that may include, for example:
    • Associate degree
    • Technical Certificate
    • Indiana College Core; or
    • Advanced industry certificate
  • Complete additional work-based learning (total of 650 hours in one or more experiences) that may include, for example:
    • Pre-Apprenticeship
    • Modern Youth Apprenticeship
  • Demonstrate skill development in Communication, Collaboration, Work Ethic, and any additional skills determined locally

HONORS PLUS SEAL

Earn the Honors Enlistment Seal, plus:

  • Complete one of the following:
    • Achieve a score of 50 or higher on the ASVAB
    • Enrollment in ROTC at the collegiate level
    • Acceptance to a service academy
  • Demonstrate excellence in leadership through one of the following:
    • Completion of at least 100 hours of public service
    • Holding a leadership role in a co/extracurricular activity
    • Completion of two seasons of a team-based physical sport or activity

*Note: the credential of value levels are currently being determined by business and industry.

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