High School Vocabulary Review

In school, this means satisfactory completion of a class with a grade of "D" or better.

• credit

• debit

• charge

• aspect

Classes that every student must complete, such as English Reading/Writing, Math, Social Studies, Sciences, etc...)

• Credit

• Required Credit/Classes

• Prerequisite

• Elective Credit/Classes

An Indiana state term, referencing the 40 credits needed for a student to graduate high school.

• CORE 20

• CORE 45

• CORE 40

• CORE 2023

Classes chosen by the individual student, guided by interests

• Elective credits

• Fundamental credits

• Dual Credit

• Required Credit

A diploma option in Indiana that matches CORE 40 diploma plus additional requirements in math, world languages, and fine arts.

• CORE 40 with academic honors

• CORE 35 with Academic Honors

• CORE 40 with Technical Honors

• CORE 2023

A diploma option in Indiana that matches the required CORE 40 diploma--PLUS additional requirements in technical classes focused on a specific career field

• CORE 35 with Technical Honors

• CORE 40 with Academic Honors

• CORE 40 with Technical Honors

• CORE 2023 with Honors

A series of classes focused on a specific career field

• "Post-secondary ready competencies"

• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Pathway

• Program of Study

• Career Pathway

High school courses/classes that carry college credit and qualify you for more advanced classes when you begin college

• Advanced Placement (AP)

• Dual Credit

• Graduation Plan

• "Demonstrate Employability Skills"

In High School this term means that a class can fulfill a requirement for both high school and college; in college, this means that one class can fulfill two credit requirements (of a program)

• Dual Credit

• Advanced Placement

• Prerequisite

• Fine Arts

A term used as a reference to a specific area of study--usually has a specific layout of required classes and working experiences

• Program of Study

• Core Curriculum

• Specialized Programs

• Prerequisite