CHOOSING CURRICULUM AND COURSES Note: EHS Administration has final approval for any student’s schedule.

Edgewood High School Minimum Credit Requirement Edgewood High School students are required to be enrolled in at least 6 credited classes to remain a student in good standing. Exceptions to this are off-campus college courses, other advanced study opportunities or special programs.

College Preparatory Curriculum Requirements Choosing courses for the college preparatory curriculum can be somewhat confusing based on the fact that different colleges have different requirements for admissions. Generally, it is recommended that students prepare by taking as many courses as possible in the following areas during four full years of high school: English, mathematics, science, social studies, and world language. Check with counselors and college admissions websites for the specific requirements of any particular college or school in which you have an interest. Colleges evaluate your transcript for grades and level of academic rigor. Additionally, most colleges require that you rank in the top half of your class and score at their acceptable level on the SAT or ACT. Most four-year colleges in Indiana require students to complete either a Core 40, Academic Honors, or Technical Honors Diploma. There may be other specific requirements for certain schools and majors. In order to promote a college preparatory curriculum, students are limited to one of the following courses each semester: Peer Tutoring; Study Hall; Library Assistant; Office Assistant; Teaching Assistant. (Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis with administrative approval.)

Vocational Curriculum Requirements Students interested in a vocational curriculum should plan the courses they take during their freshman and sophomore years so that they will have the background subjects that may be prerequisites for entering a vocational school program as a junior. Vocational and technical programs are offered through the Hoosier Hills Career Center. These students take four courses each semester at Edgewood High School as juniors and/or seniors and three hours at the vocational school in the program they have chosen. It is very important to pass all courses during the freshman and sophomore years in order to stay on schedule for graduation and to be eligible for a vocational program. See the vocational course offerings and your counselor for more information. Vocational course listings are located in the “Hoosier Hills Career Center Program Descriptions” section.