Team 2029

Indiana Diploma Information

Team 2029: Parent Meeting Resources & Information

Thank you to the families who attended our recent Team 2029 parent meeting. We had a great turnout and appreciate your continued partnership.

If you were unable to attend, or would like to review the information, you can find all key resources and highlights below.

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▶️ Overview Video

Start here for a quick overview of the main ideas discussed during the meeting:

 

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📌 Parent Meeting Slides

Full presentation from the meeting:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17FqRQVu_NAEhmZOTTsN0Bisxc8fOD1SX/view?usp=sharing

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New Indiana Diploma

The Class of 2029 will be the first group to graduate under the new Indiana Diploma.

All students will:

• Earn the 42-credit base diploma
• Be encouraged to complete a Readiness Seal

Readiness Seals replace the previous Graduation Pathways and help demonstrate what a student is prepared for after high school.

Seal Options:

• Enrollment (college)
• Employment (career/trade)
• Enlistment & Service (military/public safety)

Additional details can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZUwU7EXUwXguYVUjMEnG_p1pxluN8UPv/view?usp=sharing

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Work-Based Learning (WBL)

Work-Based Learning is a required component of the new diploma system and will be completed over the course of high school.

Key Points:

• Experiences can be real or simulated workplace settings
• Each experience must be at least 25 hours
• Students can combine up to 3 experiences

Hour Requirements by Pathway:

• 75 hours – Enrollment Plus
• 150 hours – Employment
• 650 hours – Employment Plus

All WBL experiences:

• Must include a training plan
• Must be approved in advance
• Will be tracked through the Pathways system
• Include a final reflection or evaluation

WBL overview and tracking video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CSOvow3lEmc6hJTT-6tOivYKGAyLhA7i/view?usp=sharing

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Indiana College Core (ICC) & AP Opportunities

Students planning to attend college can begin earning college credit in high school through:

• Indiana College Core (ICC) – 30 transferable college credits
• Advanced Placement (AP) courses and AP Scholar recognition

These options are part of the Enrollment Plus Seal, which can lead to automatic admission into Indiana public colleges.

ICC checklist:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16wqKtOqBeO5r_AtCKWc0p739cIetRQwZ/view?usp=sharing

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Academic Endorsements at Columbus East

Students can also pursue a focused pathway in an area of interest, such as:

• Engineering
• Medical Science
• Computer Science
• Public Services
• Visual & Performing Arts

These pathways help students:

• Explore career interests
• Build relevant skills
• Prepare for college or workforce opportunities

Learn more about endorsements:
https://east.bcscschools.org/academics/endorsements

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Preparing for Sophomore Year

Team 2029 students have already completed key freshman courses such as:

• PE
• Health
• Computer Foundations
• Preparing for College & Careers (PCC)

This creates flexibility moving forward as they begin to shape their high school experience.

Next Steps for Families:

• Talk with your student about their interests and goals
• Review their PCC career plan
• Connect with Mrs. Hinton for course planning and scheduling questions

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Questions & Support

We understand this is a significant shift, and questions are expected.

Please feel free to reach out to any member of the Team 2029 team. We are here to support you and your student throughout this process.