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Academic Transcript Requests
PLEASE MAKE ALL REQUESTS FOR TRANSCRIPTS THROUGH THE PARCHMENT WEBSITE BELOW:
https://www.parchment.com/
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Building Blackhawks
Parents! If you would like your child to participate in our Building Blackhawks mentorship program, please contact Mr. Barton for more information. This is open to middle school and underclassmen.
Seniors! If you would like an opportunity to add being a mentor to your resume and college applications, or want to complete some volunteer hours, please see Mr. Barton about becoming a mentor. This is an opportunity to do some good in our school and make a difference in some of the younger students lives! Qualifications to be a mentor include having at least a 3.0 and have a great attendance record.
An opportunity for Westville High School Students
Purdue Northwest College Fair 2021
Join us for Purdue Northwest 2021 college fair! Over 60 colleges and universities will be there to answer any questions and have additional information on their programs available! Please visit pnw.edu/college-fairs for more information and to register through StriveScan
Westville Campus: Tuesday October 5th from 6-7:30pm in the Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex (1401 S. US HWY 421 Westville IN 46391)
Hammond Campus: Thursday September 16th from 6-7:30 in the Fitness & Recreation Center (2320 173rd St, Hammond IN 46323)
Westville College Club
All Juniors and Seniors are welcome to join us for the first two College Club meetings! These will be hosted by PNW and Valparaiso University.
Wednesday September 15th at 3pm- Purdue University Northwest
-Ms. Joll's room 26
Thursday September 16th at 3pm- Valparaiso University
-Mr. Joll's room 26
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A.K SMITH-LaPorte Co. Career and Technical Education
https://www.mcas.k12.in.us/Domain/21
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Graduation Pathways
With the passage of Graduation Pathways, students are now able to individualize their graduation requirements to align to their postsecondary goal. No longer must all students fit into the same academic mold, but rather, they can choose the options that best meet their postsecondary needs and aspirations. Students can create pathways that serve their educational interests and prepares them for postsecondary educational and career opportunities.
In order to graduate, students must fulfill requirements in 3 areas:
1. A high school diploma: This can be the core 40, Technical Honors, or Academic Honors
2. Learn and Demonstrate Employability Skills: This can include participation in a job, a sport, a club, or volunteer hours
3. Post Secondary-Ready Competencies: One of the following must be completed
-Honors Diploma
-ACT: Currently 18 in English, 22 in Reading, 22 in Math, and 23 in Science; students must
meet at least 2 of the 4 score requirements, either the 18 in English or 22 in Reading
AND either the 22 in Math or 23 in Science
-SAT: Currently 480 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and 530 in Math;
students must meet the individual scores in each subject
-ASVAB: Earn at least a minimum AFQT score to qualify for placement into one of the branches
of the US military The minimum score a student must earn is 31; individual branch
scores are the following: Army is 31, Marines is 31, Navy is 35, Air Force is 36, and
Coast Guard is 45
-Industry Certification
-Apprenticeship
-CTE Concentrator: Must earn a C or higher in all concentrator courses
-Dual Credit/CLEP Exams: Must earn a C or higher in at least 3 courses
-Locally Created Pathway
