Our Mission:
Southport High School serves our diverse community by developing independent thinkers who excel in an ever-changing world.
Core Values:
Integrity / Service / Perseverance / Social Conscience
Sense of Community / Responsibility for Growth
Administration
Principal
Mrs. Amy Boone
Associate Principal
Mr. Eric Woodke
Assistant Principal
Mr. Joe Horvath
Assistant Principal
Mr. John Morse
Counseling Director
Mrs. Julie Fierce
Assistant Principal
Mr. Matt Weimer
Athletic Director
Mr. Tony Harris
Assistant Athletic Director
Mr. Brian Harbin
Agenda
SHS Scheduling at SMS
SHS Scheduling
“What did that counselor say?”
High School Terminology
Graduation Pathways
Indiana requires students to complete 3 steps before graduation
Step 1:
Earn an Accredited Indiana High School Diploma
Step 2:
Students Must Show Employability Skills
Step 3: Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
Graduation Pathways
Indiana requires students to complete 3 steps before graduation
Step 1:
Earn an Accredited Indiana High School Diploma
Step 2:
Students Must Show Employability skills
Step 3: Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
New Diploma Requirements
ENGLISH | | PE/HEALTH | ||
| 2 credits: English 9 1 credit: Communications-focused 5 additional English credits | | | 1 credit: Physical Education 1 credit: Health |
MATH | | COLLEGE AND CAREER | ||
| 2 credits: Algebra I 1 credit: Personal Finance 4 additional math credits | | | Preparing for College and Careers |
SCI, TECH, & ENGINEERING | | PERSONALIZED ELECTIVES | ||
| 2 credits: Biology I 1 credit: Computing Foundations 2 additional science credits 2 STEM-focused credits | | | Students are encouraged to utilize the new readiness-seals to align these personalized electives with their unique goals. Personalized electives can include a variety of courses, such as CTE, Performing or Fine Arts, and World Languages. |
SOCIAL STUDIES | | | ||
| 2 credits: US History 1 credit: US Government 2 credits: World Perspectives | | | |
08
Credits
STEP 1: DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS |
07
Credits
07
Credits
05
Credits
02
Credits
01
Credit
12
Credits
= 42 Credits
READINESS SEALS
ENROLLMENT
Earn the Honors Enrollment Seal, plus:
EMPLOYMENT
Earn the Honors Employment Seal, plus:
ENLISTMENT
Earn the Honors Enlistment Seal, plus:
Graduation Pathways
Indiana requires students to complete 3 steps before graduation
Step 1:
Earn an Accredited Indiana High School Diploma
Readiness Seal Earned
Step 2:
Students Must Show Employability Skills
Step 3: Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
Graduation Pathways
Indiana requires students to complete 3 steps before graduation
Step 1:
Earn an Accredited Indiana High School Diploma
Step 2:
Students Must Show Employability Skills
Step 3: Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
Step 2: Students Must Show Employability Skills Through ONE of the Following:
3. Work-Based Learning
Experience
Graduation Pathways
Indiana requires students to complete 3 steps before graduation
Step 1:
Earn an Accredited Indiana High School Diploma
Step 2:
Students Must Show Employability Skills
Step 3: Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
Step 3: Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
Step 3: Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
Step 3: Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
NLPS CTE Concentrator Courses at SHS
Dep | Career Track | Principles Course | Concentrator A | Concentrator B |
Business | Accounting | Princ. of Bus Management | Accounting Fundamentals | Advanced Accounting |
Business | Business Administration | Princ. of Bus Management | Management Fundamentals | Accounting Fundamentals |
Business | Marketing and Sales | Princ. of Bus Management | DC Marketing Fundamentals | Strategic Marketing |
Business | Entrepreneurship | Principles of Entrepreneurship | New Venture Development | Small Business Operations |
Engineer/Tech | Computer Science | Principles of Computing | Topics in Computer Science | Computer Science II |
Engineer/Tech | Engineering | DC Introduction to Engineering | DC Principles of Engineering | Aerospace OR DC Civil Engineering |
English | Radio / Television | Princ. of Broadcasting | Audio & Video Production Essentials | Mass Media Production |
FCS | Hospitality Management | Princ. of Culinary and Hospitality | Nutrition | Hospitality Management |
FCS | Early Childhood | Princ. of Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Education Curriculum | Early Childhood Education Guidance |
FCS | Human and Social Services | Princ. of Human Services | Fundamentals of Human Services | Adv Social and Community Services |
Health Science | Exercise Science | Principles of Exercise Science | Kinesiology | Human Performance |
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | ||
English a | English 9 a | English a | English 10 a |
English b | English 9 b | English b | English 10 b |
Math a | Algebra I a | Math a | Geometry I a |
Math b | Algebra I b | Math b | Geometry I b |
Science a | Biology a | Science a | ICP a |
Science b | Biology b | Science b | ICP b |
Soc Studies/Elective | Algebra 1 Lab a | Health/Elective | Health |
Soc Studies/Elective | Algebra 1 Lab b | Speech/Elective | Speech |
College/Career/Comp | PCC | Soc Studies/Elective | Geography a |
PE/Speech/Elective | Elect PE-Beyond the Ball | Soc Studies/Elective | Geography b |
Elective | Beginning Orchestra a | Elective | Principles of Broadcasting a |
Elective | Beginning Orchestra b | Elective | Principles of Broadcasting a |
Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall | Elective (St Hall) | Intermediate Orchestra a |
Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall | Elective (St Hall) | Intermediate Orchestra b |
Grade 11 | Grade 12 | ||
English a | English 11 a | English a | English 12 a |
English b | English 11 b | English b | English 12 b |
Math a | Algebra II a | Math a | Trigonometry |
Math b | Algebra II a | Math b | Probs and Stats |
Science a | Earth and Space Science a | Govt | Government |
Science b | Earth and Space Science b | Econ/PFR | Economics/PFR |
US History a | US History a | Elective | Mass Media Production a |
US History b | US History b | Elective | Mass Media Production b |
Speech/Elective | Audio/Video Production Essential a | Elective | ASL II a |
Elective | Audio/ Video Production Essential b | Elective | ASL II b |
Elective | ASL I a | Elective | Work Based Learning |
Elective | ASL I b | Elective | Work Based Learning |
Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall | Elective (St Hall) | Work Based Learning |
Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall | Elective (St Hall) | Work Based Learning |
Step 3: Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
AP/DC Courses
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: | Dual Credit (DC) Courses | College Course/ Credits | Dual Credit (DC) Courses | College Course/Credits | |||
Biology | Physics I | Business Management: Principles | BUSN 101 | 3 | English: Discovering Literature | L111 | 3 |
Calculus AB | PreCalculus | Business: Marketing Fundamentals | MKTG 101 | 3 | English Composition* | W131 | 3 |
Calculus BC | Psychology | Business: Strategic Marketing | MKTG 201 | 3 | English Literature* | L202 | 3 |
Chemistry | Research | Engineering: Introduction | DESN 101/113 | 6 | English: Speech* | P155 | 3 |
English Language Comp | Seminar | Engineering: Principles | DESN 104 | 3 | Math: Finite | M118 | 3 |
English Literature | Spanish IV | Engineering: Civil | DESN 105 | 3 | Science: Chemistry | C101/121 | 5 |
Environmental Science | Statistics | Engineering: CIM | DESN 195/220 | 6 | Science: Physics C (AP also) | P221 | 5 |
French IV | Studio 2D Art | | | | US History I* | H105 | 3 |
German IV | US Gov* | | | | US History II* | H106 | 3 |
Human Geography | US History | Central Nine (C-9) Career Center ***All courses | | ||||
Macroecon* | World History | | | | DC PARTNERS | | |
Music Theory | | | | | INDIANA UNIVERSITY | | |
| | *1 semester courses | | | IVY TECH | | |
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | ||
English a | English 9 a | English a | H English 10 a |
English b | English 9 b | English b | H English 10 b |
Math a | Algebra I a | Math a | Geometry I a |
Math b | Algebra I b | Math b | Geometry I b |
Science a | Biology a | Science a | ICP a |
Science b | Biology b | Science b | ICP b |
Soc Studies/Elective | World History a | Health/Elective | Journalism |
Soc Studies/Elective | World History b | Speech/Elective | 2D Art |
College/Career/Comp | PCC | Soc Studies/Elective | 3D Art |
PE/Speech/Elective | Health | Soc Studies/Elective | Study Hall a |
Elective | French 1 a | Elective | French II a |
Elective | French 1 b | Elective | French II b |
Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall a | Elective (St Hall) | Theater Arts I a |
Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall b | Elective (St Hall) | Theater Arts I b |
Grade 11 | Grade 12 | ||
English a | AP Language a | English a | DC Composition (W131) |
English b | AP Language b | English b | DC Speech (P155) |
Math a | Algebra II a | Math a | Business Math a |
Math b | Algebra II a | Math b | Business Math b |
Science a | Environmental Science a | Govt | Government |
Science b | Environmental Science b | Econ/PFR | Economics/PFR |
US History a | DC US History a (H105) | Elective | Newspaper II a |
US History b | DC US History b (H106) | Elective | Newspaper II b |
Speech/Elective | Newspaper I a | Elective | Ethnic Studies |
Elective | Newspaper I b | Elective | Ceramics |
Elective | Elective Weights a | Elective | Piano |
Elective | Elective Weights b | Elective | Adv Piano |
Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall a | Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall |
Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall b | Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall |
Step 3: Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
Locally Created Courses at SHS
LCC SHS | Career Track | Required Courses (Must complete 3 to 4 credits) | Advanced Coursework (Must complete 3 to 4 credits) | Other Electives (Must complete a portfolio) |
Art | Fine Art | Intro 2D, Intro 3D, Princ. Bus OR Princ. Teaching | Drawing, Adv Draw, Acr/Oil Paint, Water Painting | AP Studio, Adv Draw, Adv Paint, Art History |
Art | Sculpture Art | Intro 2D, Intro 3D, Princ. Bus OR Princ. Teaching | Jewelry, Sculpture, Fiber Art, Ceramics | Adv Ceramics, AP Studio |
Music | Band / Orchestra | Beg, Inter, Princ. Bus OR Princ. Teaching | Advanced, AP Music Theory | Piano, App Music, Music Appreciation |
Music | Applied Music | Beg, Adv, Princ. Bus OR Princ. Teaching | Music Appreciation, AP Music Theory | Choir, Band |
Music | Choir | Beg, Inter, Princ. Bus OR Princ. Teaching | Vocal Jazz, Adv Show Choir, AP Music Theory | Speech, Creative Writing, Music Appr, Applied Music, Piano, Theater Arts Sp Topics |
Music | Theater | Theater 1, Theater 2, Princ. Bus OR Princ. Teaching | Tech Theater, Theater Arts, Theater Production | Speech, Creative Writing, AP Music Theory |
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | ||
English a | English 9 a | English a | English 10 a |
English b | English 9 b | English b | English 10 b |
Math a | Algebra I a | Math a | Geometry I a |
Math b | Algebra I b | Math b | Geometry I b |
Science a | Biology a | Science a | Chemistry I a |
Science b | Biology b | Science b | Chemistry I b |
Soc Studies/Elective | Geography a | Health/Elective | Speech |
Soc Studies/Elective | Geography b | Speech/Elective | St. Hall |
College/Career/Comp | PCC | Soc Studies/Elective | Geography a |
PE/Speech/Elective | Health | Soc Studies/Elective | Geography b |
Elective | Beginning Choir a | Elective | Intermediate Choir a |
Elective | Beginning Choir b | Elective | Intermediate Choir b |
Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall | Elective (St Hall) | Principles of Bus. Management a |
Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall | Elective (St Hall) | Principles of Bus. Management b |
Grade 11 | Grade 12 | ||
English a | English 11 a | English a | English 12 a |
English b | English 11 b | English b | English 12 b |
Math a | Algebra II a | Math a | Business Math |
Math b | Algebra II a | Math b | Business Math |
Science a | Anatomy a | Govt | Government |
Science b | Anatomy b | Econ/PFR | Economics/PFR |
US History a | US History a | Elective | Intermediate Choir a |
US History b | US History b | Elective | Intermediate Choir b |
Speech/Elective | Intermediate Choir a | Elective | AP Human Geography |
Elective | Intermediate Choir b | Elective | AP Human Geography |
Elective | French I a | Elective | French II a |
Elective | French 1 b | Elective | French II b |
Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall | Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall |
Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall | Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall |
Graduation Pathways
Indiana requires students to complete 3 steps before graduation
Step 1:
Earn an Accredited Indiana High School Diploma
Readiness Seal Earned
Step 2:
Students Must Show Employability Skills
Step 3: Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
The Indiana College Core is a 30-credit block of general education coursework that transfers seamlessly among all Indiana public colleges and universities, as well as some private institutions.
By earning the Indiana College Core Certificate, students satisfy the foundational general education requirements, though some may require additional courses, such as personal finance or wellness, to fully meet their core curriculum.
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL WAYS OF KNOWING | Course # | Credits | ||
| AP Human Geography | | | |
| | AP Exam Score of 3 | GEOG-UN 100 | 3 |
| | AP Exam Score of 4 or 5 | GEOG-G 110 | 3 |
| AP Macroeconomics | | | |
| | AP Exam Score of 3 | ECON-UN 100 | 3 |
| | AP Exam Score of 4 or 5 | ECON-E 202 | 3 |
| AP United States Government and Politics | | | |
| | AP Exam Score of 3 | POLS 100 | 3 |
| | AP Exam Score of 4 or 5 | POLS-Y 103 | 3 |
| AP United States History | | | |
| | AP Exam Score of 3 | HIST-UN 100 | 3 |
| | AP Exam Score of 4 or 5 | HIST-H 105/106 | 6 |
| DC US History I | HIST-H 105 | 3 | |
| DC US History II | HIST-H 106 | 3 | |
| | Minimum Credits Needed: | 6 | |
SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF KNOWING | Course # | Credits | ||
| AP Biology | | | |
| | AP Exam Score of 4 | BIOL-E 112 | 3 |
| | AP Exam Score of 5 | BIOL-E 111/112 | 6 |
| AP Chemistry | | | |
| | AP Exam Score of 4 | CHEM-C 101 | 3 |
| | AP Exam Score of 5 | CHEM-C 117 | 5 |
| AP Environmental Science | | | |
| | AP Exam Score of 4 or 5 | SPEA-E 272 | 3 |
| AP Physics I | | | |
| | AP Exam Score of 3 or 4 | PHYS-UN 100 | 3 |
| | AP Exam Score of 5 | PHYS-P 201 | 5 |
| AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | | | |
| | AP Exam Score of 3 or 4 | PHYS-UN 100 | 3 |
| | AP Exam Score of 5 | PHYS-P 222 | 5 |
| AP Psychology | | | |
| | AP Exam Score of 4 or 5 | PSY-P 101 | 3 |
| DC Chemistry | CHEM-C 101/121 | 5 | |
| DC Principles of Computing | CSCI-C 102 | 3 | |
| DC Information Technology | INFO-I 101 | 3 | |
| DC Networking | INFO-I 230 | 3 | |
| DC Physics I | PHYS-P 221 | 5 | |
| | Minimum Credits Needed: | 5 | |
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION | Course # | Credits | ||
| AP English Language and Composition | | | |
| | AP Exam Score of 3 | ENG-X 101 | 3 |
| | AP Exam Score of 4 or 5 | ENG-W 131 | 3 |
| AP English Literature and Composition | | | |
| | AP Exam Score of 3 | ENG-X 101 | 3 |
| | AP Exam Score of 4 or 5 | ENG-L 198 | 3 |
| DC English Composition | ENG-W 131 | 3 | |
| | Minimum Credits Needed: | 3 | |
QUANTITATIVE REASONING | Course # | Credits | ||
| AP PreCalculus AP Exam Score of 4 or 5 AP Calculus AB | | | |
| | AP Exam Score of 3 | MATH-UN 100 | 3 |
| | AP Exam Score of 4 or 5 | MATH-M 211 | 4 |
| AP Calculus BC | | | |
| | AP Exam Score of 3 | MATH-UN 100 | 3 |
| | AP Exam Score of 4 or 5 | MATH-M 211/212 | 8 |
| DC Finite Math | MATH-M 118 | 3 | |
| | Minimum Credits Needed: | 3 | |
HUMANISTIC AND ARTISTIC WAYS OF KNOWING | Course # | Credits | ||
| AP Music Theory | | | |
| | AP Exam Score of 3, 4, or 5 | MUS-Z 111 | 3 |
| DC Discovering Literature | ENG-L 111 | 3 | |
| DC Literary Interpretation | ENG-L 202 | 3 | |
| | Minimum Credits Needed: | 6 | |
Other Courses | | | ||
**AP French (AP score of 3 = 3 cr; 4 or 5 = 6 cr) | | |||
**AP German (AP score of 3 = 8 cr; 4 = 11 cr; 5 =14cr) | | |||
**AP Spanish (AP score of 3 = 3 cr; 4 = 6 cr; 5 = 9 cr) | | |||
**AP Environmental Science (AP score of 3 = 3 cr) _____Total Credits (must total 30) | | |||
_____Total IU Credits (15 must be IU credits) | | |||
SPEAKING AND LISTENING | Course # | Credits | ||
| DC Speech | COLL-P 155 | 3 | |
| | Minimum Credits Needed: | 3 | |
4
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | ||
English a | H/PreAP English 9 a | English a | H/PreAP English 10 a |
English b | H/PreAP English 9 b | English b | H/PreAP English 10 b |
Math a | H Geometry a | Math a | H Algebra II a |
Math b | H Geometry b | Math b | H Algebra II b |
Science a | H Biology a | Science a | DC Chemistry |
Science b | H Biology b | Science b | DC Chemistry |
Soc Studies/Elective | Beginning Band a | Health/Elective | Elective PE -Rec. sports |
Soc Studies/Elective | Beginning Band b | Speech/Elective | Elective PE -Rec. sports |
College/Career/Comp | PCC | Soc Studies/Elective | AP Human Geography a |
PE/Speech/Elective | Health | Soc Studies/Elective | AP Human Geography b |
Elective | Spanish 1 a | Elective | Spanish II a |
Elective | Spanish 1 b | Elective | Spanish II b |
Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall a | Elective (St Hall) | Beginning Band a |
Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall b | Elective (St Hall) | Beginning Band b |
Grade 11 | Grade 12 | ||
English a | Adv English 11 a | English a | DC Comp (W131) |
English b | DC Lit (L111) | English b | DC Lit. (L202) |
Math a | AP Pre-Calculus | Math a | AP Calculus AB / DC Finite (M118) |
Math b | AP Pre-Calculus | Math b | AP Calculus AB / DC Finite (M118) |
Science a | Physics I a | Govt | AP Government |
Science b | Physics I b | Econ/PFR | AP Macroeconomics/PFR |
US History a | DC US History a (H105) | Elective | AP Spanish IV a |
US History b | DC US History b (H106) | Elective | AP Spanish IV b |
Speech/Elective | Intermediate Band a | Elective | Adv. Band a |
Elective | Intermediate Band b | Elective | Adv. Band b |
Elective | H Spanish III a | Elective | DC Speech (P155) |
Elective | H Spanish III b | Elective | Topics in History a |
Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall | Elective (St Hall) | Topics in History b |
Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall | Elective (St Hall) | Study Hall |
Took Honors Algebra I in 8th Grade
Before Submitting Your Scheduling Form
High School Scheduling Worksheet
https://www.perryschools.org/sh/counseling-department/
Selection | Course Name | Course Code | |
Sem 1 | Sem 2 | ||
English | | | |
Math | | | |
Science | | | |
Social Studies or Elective 1 | | | |
Study Hall or Music | | | |
Elective 2 or Lab (Math or ENL) | | | |
Elective 3 | PCC / | BU94s | |
Alternative 1 | | | |
Alternative 2 | | | |
An alternative course selection is a backup class you choose in case your first-choice class is full or unavailable.
Example 1
Example 2
Selection | Course Name | Course Code | |
Sem 1 | Sem 2 | ||
English | ENGLISH 9 | EN11s | EN12s |
Math | ALGEBRA 1 | MA11s | MA12s |
Science | BIOLOGY 1 | SC19s | SC20s |
Social Studies or Elective 1 | GEOGRAPHY | SO60s | SO61s |
Study Hall or Music | STUDY HALL | ZZ25s | ZZ26s |
Elective 2 or Lab | ENL 3 | EN33s | EN34s |
Elective 3 | PCC / JOURNALISM | BU94s | EN41s |
Alternate 1 | INTRO TO 2D ART / INTRO TO 3D ART | AR61s | AR57s |
Alternate 2 | PRINCIPLES OF CULINARY | HO53s | HO54s |
An alternative course selection is a class you choose in case your first-choice class is unavailable.
Selection | Course Name | Course Code | |
Sem 1 | Sem 2 | ||
English | HONORS/PRE-AP ENGLISH 9 | EN13s | EN14s |
Math | HONORS ALGEBRA 1 | MA26s | MA27s |
Science | BIOLOGY 1 | SC19s | SC20s |
Social Studies or Elective 1 | WORLD HISTORY | SO70s | SO71s |
Study Hall or Music | STUDY HALL | ZZ25s | ZZ26s |
Elective 2 or Lab | BEGINNING CHOIR | MU41s | MU42s |
Elective 3 | PCC / HEALTH | BU94s | PE40s |
Alternate 1 | THEATRE ARTS | MU35s | MU36s |
Alternate 2 | PE - BEYOND THE BALL | PE61s | PE62s |
An alternative course selection is a class you choose in case your first-choice class is unavailable.
Freshman Orientation
Week of July 20th, 2026
School Counseling Office
College/Career Preparation Academic Support Social/Emotional Advocacy
Mrs. Renee Buckel
School Counselor
Letters: Cr-Hd
Mrs. Julie Fierce
School Counseling Director
Mrs. Annie Burris
School Counselor
Letters: A-Cq
Mr. Patrick Clark
School Counselor
Letters: Lu-Pa
Ms. Zaitin Par
School Counselor
Letters: Pb-Ss
Mr. LaMont Rascoe
School Counselor
Letters: He-Lt
Ms. Briana Underwood
School Counselor
Letters: St-Z
Mrs. Holly Bohannon
Registrar
Mrs. Melanie Davis
Secretary
Julie Fierce Director of School Counseling jfierce@perryschools.org Office: (317) 789-4861 | Holly Bohannon Registrar hbohannon@perryschools.org Office: (317) 789-4862 | Melanie Davis Counseling Secretary mjdavis@perryschools.org Office: (317) 789-4867 |
Lamont Rascoe School Counselor He-Lt lrascoe@perryschools.org Office: (317) 789- 4866 | ||
Patrick Clark School Counselor Lu- Pa pclark@perryschools.org Office: (317) 789-4857 | Zaitin Par School Counselor Pb- Ss zpar@perryschools.org Office: (317) 789- 4863 | Briana Underwood School Counselor St- Z bunderwood@perryschools.org Office: (317) 789- 4865 |
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