The Rising Sun – Ohio County School Board adopted the Indiana CORE 40 program as the prescribed curriculum for all of its graduates beginning with the graduating class of 2006.  These requirements were in the Fall of 2005 to reflect the State changes which will go into affect in the 2006-2007 school year. 

Current CORE 40 Requirements:

•  8 Credits          English/language Arts (must include components of literature,                          composition, and speech).

•  6 Credits          Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)

•  6 Credits          Science (Biology, Integrated Chemistry-Physics, Earth Science)

•  6 Credits          Social Studies (U.S. History, Economics, U.S. Government, and World History or World Geography)

•  2 Credits          Physical Education

•  1 Credit            Health and Wellness

•  5 Credits          Directed Electives (World Languages, Fine Arts, Career/Technical)

•  6 Credits          Electives

Current CORE 40 with Academic Honors Requirements:

 Completion of CORE 40 requirements plus (47 credit minimum):

 ·        Earn 2 additional CORE 40 math credits

·        Earn 6-8 CORE 40 world language credits

·        Earn 2 CORE 40 fine arts credits

·        Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that will count toward the diploma

·        Have an overall GPA of “B” or above

·        Complete one (1) of the following:

·        Two Advanced Placement courses and corresponding AP Exams

·        Academic, transferrable dual high school/college courses resulting in 6 college credits

·        One Advanced Placement course and corresponding AP exam and academic transferrable dual high school/college course(s) resulting in 3 college credits

·        Score 1200 or higher combined SAT math and verbal

·        Score a 26 composite ACT

·        An International Baccalaureate Diploma

 Current CORE 40 with Technical Honors Requirements:

 Completion of CORE 40 requirements plus (47 credit minimum):

 ·        Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that will count toward the   diploma

·        Have an overall GPA of “B” or above

·        Complete a career-technical program resulting in 8-10 credits

·        The student must earn a state-recognized certificate or certificate of technical achievement in the career-technical program

With the requirement of the CORE 40 Program for all of its graduates, Rising Sun High School offers a complete CORE 40 program for those students with an Individualized Educational Plan within a resource room to meet academic requirements.