Course Information
Course Descriptions
The course descriptions are ones used at SHS and follow the Indiana Department of Education guidelines.
Career Pathway and Course Description Guide
The IDOE also provides resources for you regarding course descriptions
Indiana Department of Education links
PE Credit Policy
Students may earn their second required PE credit by participating in one full season of an IHSAA sport or marching band. See the information linked for more details.
Diploma Types
The IDOE currently offers four different diplomas, each with varying requirements.
Dual Credit
SHS offers select classes for dual credit through three universities: Indiana University, Ivy Tech Community College, and the University of Southern Indiana. While taking the high school course, students may earn college credit while earning high school credit at the same time.
University of Southern Indiana College Achievement Program (CAP)
Transfer credit information:
Ivy Tech Statewide Transfer General Education Core
AP Information
For more academically challenging options, SHS offers Advanced Placement classes. Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college-level courses taught by a high school teacher. In these courses, students will take a national end-of-year examination to determine the type of credit that will transfer to colleges and universities. Students can earn anywhere from a 1 to 5. Typically, a score of 3 or higher grants students college credits. Universities, however, determine how they will grant credits to students.
Class Offerings:
Southridge High School offers the following Advanced Placement courses:
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Modern World History
Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Statistics
Test Dates
College Board
8th Grade Parent Night
Naturalization Exam