| Indiana Statewide Testing for Education Progress (ISTEP) |
| Grade 10 / Graduation Qualifying Exam (GQE) |
| SHAWE |
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Above Standard Math
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Above Standard English
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Mean Score Math
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Mean Score English
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| 1999 |
81%
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84%
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| 2000 |
90%
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100%
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| 2001 |
86%
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90%
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| 2002 |
89%
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89%
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531.8
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525.3
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| Indiana |
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| 2002 |
68%
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68%
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507.8
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494.8
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| Madison Consolidated High School |
| 2002 |
70%
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70%
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| Southwestern High School |
| 2002 |
62%
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66%
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| SAT Averages |
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Shawe
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Indiana
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National
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V
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M
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V
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M
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V
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M
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| 1999 |
513
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498
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496
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498
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505
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511
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| 2000 |
472
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476
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498
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501
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505
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514
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| 2001 |
511
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504
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499
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501
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506
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514
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| 2002 |
497
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492
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498
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503
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504
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516
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| (Shawe SAT averages are based on the highest test score received by each student. Indiana and National averages were taken from www.collegeboard.com.) |
Our Faculty and Staff
Fr. John Meyer, Pastor
Mr. Jerome Bomholt, Principal
Mrs. Barbara James, Dean of Studies
Mrs. Lisa Gray, Assistant Dean of Studies
Shawe features 16 full-time and two part-time faculty.
Classes
Our student/faculty ratio is 10:1
Our average class size is 13
Course Listings by Department
Using the Curriculum Guide
Each year it is important for students to make thoughtful course selections based upon their post-high school goals.
Departments arranged the curriculum guide. Each department's selection contains a list of course offerings, followed by descriptions of the individual courses.
A more detailed explanation of the course is included in the guide. This should be read carefully to see if the course fits your educational plans.
Some courses have special requirements for admission. These requirements are essential and should be met. They are listed in the curriculum guide as prerequisites. Prerequisites must be met before taking a course.
Scheduling Procedure
Check the list of courses available in the applicable school year schedule. See the Course Catalog for the description of courses.
Select the courses that you would like to take. Be certain that you are fulfilling all the department requirements and that you have the necessary prerequisites for each course.
You must take all the required courses at Shawe.
If you are graduating with the "Shawe Memorial Graduation Requirements," you and your parents must sign a waiver in the Guidance Department acknowledging that you are aware of the Indiana Core 40 requirements and that you are choosing not to graduate under these requirements.
Discuss your course choices with your parents.
Make your selection on the schedule form. Have your parents also sign the schedule form.
Schedule Changes
Be certain of your class selections. Changes of schedule will result only within the following guidelines:
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Parent, teacher, and Dean of Studies approval must accompany any request for a schedule change.
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| 2. |
Schedule changes will not be made after the first seven days of a semester.
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Shawe Memorial Graduation Requirements
Minimum of 48 credits needed for graduation
Language Arts: 8 credits
Mathematics: 4 credits
Social Studies: 4 credits (2 US History, 1 Government, 1 Economics)
Science: 4 credits (2 Biology, 2 from other science courses offered)
Religion: 8 credits
Health & Safety: 1 credit
Physical Education: 1 credit (2 semesters)
Word Processing: 1 credit
Fine Arts: 1 credit (art, drama, or music)
Electives: 16 credits
Indiana Core 40 Graduation Requirements
- Students must successfully complete the Indiana Core 40 curriculum to be considered for admission to Indiana's four year colleges.
- Beginning in the Fall 1998, parents and students must sign a waiver if the student does not intend on completing the Core 40 curriculum.
- Minimum of 48 credits needed for graduation.
- Language Arts: 8 credits (literature, composition, and speech)
- Mathematics: 6-8 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Calculus)
- Social Studies: 6 credits (2 US History, 1 US Government, 1 Economics, 1 World History and/ or Geography, 1 additional course from above.)
- Science: 6 credits (2 Biology, 2 Chemistry or Physics, and 2 additional credits from Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Space Science, Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, or Advanced Physics)
- Physical Education: 1 credit (2 semesters)
- Health & Safety: 1 credit
- 8 additional credits from the list above or the list below
- Arts: 1 or more years of art, music, or drama
- Computers: Computer applications, computer programming, web design
- Foreign Languages: French or Spanish
- 2 to 4 more credits from any courses at Shawe
- Religion: 8 credits (Shawe Memorial Requirement)
- Word Processing: 1 credit (Shawe Memorial Requirement)
Academic Honors Diploma Graduation Requirements
- Minimum of 55 credits needed for graduation
- Only courses in which a student has earned a grade of C or above may count.
- Student must have a grade-point average of a B or higher.
- Language Arts: 8 credits (Eng. 9, Eng.10, Eng. 11, Eng. 12)
- Mathematics: 8 credits (Alg .I, Geometry, Alg. II, Pre-calculus, Calculus)
- Social Studies: 6 credits (2 US History, 1 US Government, 1 Economics, 2 World History and/or World Geography)
- Science: 6 credits (2 Biology, 2 Chemistry or Physics, 2 Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Physics, Earth/ Space Science)
- Foreign Language: 6 credits (one language) OR 8 credits -- 4 credits (first language) plus 4 credits (second language)
- Fine Arts: 2 credits (music, art, or drama)
- Health & Safety: 1 credit
- Physical Education: 1 credit (2 semesters)
- Word Processing: 1 credit (Shawe Memorial Requirement)
- Religion: 8 credits (Shawe Memorial Requirement)
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