About the Nonresident Early College Program
The Indiana Academy Nonresident Early College Program (NECP) enables high ability high school juniors and seniors who live within commuting distance of the Indiana Academy to earn both a high school Academic Honors Diploma and have the opportunity to accumulate a significant number of college credit hours from Ball State University. It is administered by the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities as an extension of its mission to serve students of high intellectual ability who demonstrate a commitment to scholarship. As the NECP is nonresidential, parents must provide for transportation of their son or daughter to and from the Indiana Academy campus. Students, who must enter as juniors, are able to enroll in courses at the Indiana Academy and Ball State University in order to meet the Academic Honors Diploma requirements and earn up to 60+ college credits over the two years.
Because the Indiana Academy is a public high school, there is no tuition cost for the NECP. The only costs are the normal book fees and other incidental fees. (See Costs) However, there is tuition required in order to receive college credits through dual credit courses or courses at Ball State. The cost for dual credit courses is presently $250 per course. The tuition for Ball State courses is set annually by the Board of Trustees.
Mission Statement
The Indiana Academy Nonresident Early College Program serves motivated students with an ability to succeed in college-level courses, a commitment to scholarship, and diverse cultural backgrounds through a challenging academic program that provides the opportunity to earn an Indiana Academic Honors Diploma while accumulating a significant number of college credits through Ball State University.
Admission to the NECP
For the spring of 2012, approximately 30 students will be admitted to the Indiana Academy Nonresident Early College Program. Admission is selective and based upon previous academic records, teacher recommendations, student short-answer essays, and a standardized test taken within the last six months (SAT, PSAT, PLAN, or ACT with writing).
Preview Days
Those interested in the program may visit the Indiana Academy on one of following Preview Days:
| Preview / SAT Test Days | SAT Test Day Only |
| Monday, February 20, 2012 | |
| Monday, March 12, 2012 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| Monday, April 16, 2012 |
During these events students and their families are able tour the campus, sit in on classes, and speak with Academy administrators and faculty. Informative question and answer sessions are also included as part of the day. Please click on one of the links below to register for the Preview Day of your choice. Click here to register for a Preview Day.
If you need directions to the BSU student center where the preview days will be held, please click here.
SAT Testing
You can take the SAT at the Indiana Academy if you have not had one of the required standardized tests (SAT, PSAT, PLAN, or ACT with writing). Please Click here to register for an SAT Day.
SAT Prep Resources are available at the following sites:
The College Board - http://www.collegeboard.com
March 2 Success - http://www.march2success.com
Admissions Application and Information
Contact the Office of Admissions for information about how to apply to the NECP at 1-800-316-3163 ext. 11 or by e-mail at iaadmissions@bsu.edu, or download the Admission Application including step-by-step instructions.
| Application Deadlines | |
| Priority Deadline | February 1 |
| Primary Deadline | March 15 |
| Final Deadline | May 15 |
Graduation Requirements for the Indiana Academic Honors Diploma
All students graduating from the NECP must meet all of the requirements for an Indiana Academic Honors Diploma plus some additional requirements of the program. With the guidance of the student’s advisor and approval of the Indiana Academy Office of Academic Guidance, students may take courses at the Indiana Academy and Ball State University to meet these graduation requirements.
| Graduation Requirements for the Indiana Academic Honors Diploma | ||
| Subject Area | Credits | Course Specifics |
| English/Language Arts | 8 | Must include a balance of literature, composition, and speech |
| Mathematics (must complete a math course or physics course in junior or senior year) | 8 | 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Algebra II 2 credits: any course above Algebra II (NECP requires that at least 4 of the math credits be taken through the Program) |
| Science | 6 | 2 credits: Biology I 2 credits: Chemistry I, Physics I, or Integrated Chemistry/Physics 2 credits: any Core 40 science course (NECP requires 2 credits each in Biology I, Chemistry I, and Physics, and at least 3.5 of the credits be taken through the Program) |
| Social Studies | 6 | 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics 2 credits: World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World |
| World Languages | 6 to 8 | 6 credits in one language or 4 credits each in two languages |
| Computer Science | 0 | NECP requires all students to pass Computer Applications or demonstrate proficiency on an assessment |
| Fine Arts | 2 | |
| Physical Education | 2 | |
| Health and Wellness | 1 | |
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Earning College Credit
Students in the NCEP have the opportunity to earn significant amounts of college credit through Indiana Academy dual credit courses and Ball State courses. NECP students may take Ball State courses, Indiana Academy dual credit courses, or a combination of the two to complete graduation requirements. What courses to take and how many is determined by the advisor and guidance counselor after reviewing the student's academic history and discussions with the student and his/her parents.
Students have the opportunity to accumulate up to 60+ college credits through Indiana Academy dual credit courses and appropriate Ball State courses. To receive college credit for Indiana Academy dual credit and Ball State courses, students must pay tuition. Tuition for Academy dual credit courses is $250 per course. The tuition for Ball State courses is by the credit hour and may vary yearly. In cases where there is an Indiana Academy dual credit course available, it would be taken in lieu of a comparable Ball State course.
Students may audit Ball State classes for only $55 per class for high school credit. If a student attends Ball State for one academic year, the audit will become full college credit at no additional charge.
Given the placement in courses during the junior year, students can earn up to 36 college hours during the 11th grade and 33 in the 12th grade. Below are listed the Honors Diploma Requirements, possible course sequences, dual credit courses and possible college courses by subject area. The dual credit courses are specified in bold.
English »
NECP + Honors Diploma Requirements: 8 credits
All NECP students take American Literature (Sem. 1) and World Literature (Sem. 2) during their junior year. Seniors can choose among 15 Academy electives for their remaining required credits (must earn 4 total). Dual credit courses are offered in English Grammar and Composition and Linguistics. NECP students may take any of the other non-dual credited Indiana Academy courses or a Ball State English course for college credit if approved by the Academy guidance department, BSU department chair, and space is available.
| American Literature » World Literature » Elective » Elective |
Possible college credits:
Indiana Academy
English Grammar and Composition (1 semester): 3 hours in ENG 103
Linguistics (1 semester): 3 hours in ENG 320
Ball State
Any elective, if space is available, approved by the Academy Guidance Office, and the BSU English Department Chair
Social Studies »
Mathematics »
NECP + Honors Diploma Requirements: 6 credits (4 credits must be taken through the Program)
2 credits, Algebra I
2 credits, Geometry
2 credits Algebra II
2 additional math credits above Algebra II
NECP students as juniors generally enroll in Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry I & II, Precalculus I & II or Precalculus for AP I & II (all courses are 2 semesters) depending on their placement based on a math proficiency test. As none of these three courses are dual credited, NECP students have the option to enroll in these courses also or substitute Ball State courses MATHS 111 (Precalculus-Algebra) and MATHS 112 (Precalculus-Trignometry). A few juniors may be proficient enough to enroll in the dual credit Advanced Placement Calculus AB I & II (two semesters). NECP students have the option to enroll in these courses also or substitute Ball State courses MATHS 111 (Precalculus-Algebra) and MATHS 112 (Precalculus-Trignometry). The typical math progressions from the junior year to the senior year are listed below.
| Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry » Precalculus or Precalculus for AP Precalculus » Calculus (1 sem.), Finite Mathematics, Statistics, or AP Calculus AB |
| Precalculus for AP » AP Calculus AB or BC, Discrete Mathematics, AP Statistics |
| AP Calculus AB » AP Calculus BC, Probability Theory, Linear Algebra |
| AP Calculus BC » Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations |
Possible college credits:
Indiana Academy
Finite Mathematics & Calculus, 4 hours (2 semesters), MATHS 136
AP Statistics, 3 hours (1 semester) in MATHS 221
AP Calculus AB, 4 hours (2 semesters) in MATHS 165
AP Calculus BC, 8 hours (2 semesters) in MATHS 165 & MATHS 166
Linear Algebra, 4 hours (1 semester) in MATHS 217
Multivariable Calculus, 4 hours (1 semester) in MATHS 267
Differential Equations, 3 hours (1 semester) in MATHS 374
Personal Finance, 3 hours (1 semester) in FIN 110
Ball State
MATHS 111 (Precalculus-Algebra) and MATHS 112 (Precalculus-Trignometry)
Any of the BSU math electives approved by the Academy Guidance Office and BSU Math Department Chair
Science »
NECP + Honors Diploma Requirements: 6 credits (3.5 must be taken through the Program)
2 credits, Biology I
2 credits, Chemistry I or Physics I or Integrated Chemistry-Physics
2 credits, any Core 40 science course
Most students entering the Academy enroll in General Chemistry I & II, AP Chemistry I & II, General Physics I & II, AP Physics I & II (all are two semester courses). All of these courses are dual credited for 3 to 8 college hours. The Academy has sufficient dual credit courses in science for students to take over their two years. However, they can take science electives at Ball State for college credit also. The typical science progressions from the junior year to the senior year are listed below.
| General Chemistry I & II » General Physics I & II or AP Physics B |
| AP Chemistry » AP Physics B |
| General Physics I & II » Science Elective |
| AP Physics B » Science Elective |
Possible college credits:
Indiana Academy
General Chemistry I & II, 3 hours (2 semesters) in CHEM 100
AP Chemistry I & II, 8 hours (2 semesters) in CHEM 111 & 112
General Physics I & II, 3 hours (2 semesters) in PHYCS 100
AP Physics B, 8 hours ( 2 semesters) in PHYCS 110 & 112
AP Physics C, 10 hours (2 semesters) in PHYCS 120 & 122
AP Biology, 8 hours (2 semesters) in BIO 111 & 112
Microbiology, 5 hours (1 semester) in BIO 113
AP Environmental Science, 3 hours (2 semesters) in NREM 101
The Solar System, 3 hours (1 semester) in ASTRO 100
Galactic Astronomy, 3 hours (1 semester) in ASTRO 120
Ball State
Any of the BSU science electives approved by the Academy Guidance Office and the chairs of the different BSU science departments.
Foreign Language Overview »
NECP + Honors Diploma Requirements: 6 to 8 credits
6 credits in one language or 4 credits in each of two languages
The Academic Honors Diploma requires that students successfully complete three years of one language or two years of two different languages. They are placed in the appropriate year (I, II, or III) based on an Indiana Academy proficiency assessment in the language of their choice. Most students at the Academy take three years of foreign language and enroll in the second year as an incoming junior. Some, who have earned four credits in a language prior to coming to the Academy, take two years of another language. Very few students are placed in the third year or test out of the language. Students can choose from seven different languages, some of which carry dual credit.
• Spanish »
NECP students may enroll in Accelerated Spanish II or III (full year each) depending on their proficiency. The Academy does not offer first year Spanish. Only the first semester of Accelerated Spanish II is dual credited. NECP students may, if space is available, enroll in a Ball State Spanish course based on the placement test of the BSU Modern Language Department.
Possible college credits:
Indiana Academy
Accelerated Spanish II, 3 hours (first semester only) in SPN 201
Ball State
SPN 101&102, Beginning Spanish 1&2, 8 hours (4 each semester)
SPN 202, Intermediate Spanish 2, 3 hours (3 hours each semester)
Any of the semester courses at the 300 level or above (3 hours each semester) with approval of the Academy Guidance Office and the BSU Modern Languages Chair.
• French »
NECP students taking French as a new language after completing two years of another language prior to coming to the Academy may take Accelerated French I. Students who have previously taken French may enroll in Accelerated French II or Accelerated French III as a junior based on the proficiency assessment. Both first and second year French are dual credited. NECP students may, if space is available, enroll in a Ball State third year course or above based on the placement test of the BSU Modern Language Department.
High school credits earned: 2.5 (1.25 each semester)
Possible college credits:
Indiana Academy
Accelerated French I, 8 hours (4 each semester) in FRN 101 & 102
Accelerated French II, 6 hours (3 each semester) in FRN 201 & 202
Ball State
Any of the semester courses at the 300 level or above (3 hours each semester) with the approval of the Academy Guidance Office and the BSU Modern Languages Department Chair.
• German »
NECP students taking a new language after completing two years of another language prior to coming to the Academy or taking two languages at the Academy may take first year German (101/102). Students may enroll in second year German (201/202) or third year German (301/302) as a junior based on the proficiency assessment. Both first and second year German are dual credited. NCEP may, if space is available, enroll in a Ball State third year course or above based on the placement test of the BSU Modern Language Department.
Possible college credits:
Indiana Academy
Accelerated German I, 8 hours (4 each semester)in GER 101 & 102
Accelerated German II, 6 hours (3 each semester) in GER 201 & 202
Ball State University
Any of the semester courses at the 300 level or above (3 hours each semester) with the approval of the Academy Guidance Office and the BSU Modern Languages Department Chair.
• Chinese »
As few high schools offer the language, most NECP students begin with Accelerated Chinese I. These students are taking it as a second language after earning 4 credits in a different language in their home high school or are taking two languages simultaneously at the Academy. A few students who come from high schools that offer Chinese will begin with the Accelerated Chinese II. Both the first and second year of Chinese are dual credited. NCEP students may, if space is available, enroll in a Ball State third year course or above based on the placement test of the BSU Modern Language Department.
Possible college credits:
Indiana Academy
Accelerated Chinese I, 6 hours (3 each semester) in CHN 101 & 102
Accelerated Chinese II, 6 hours (3 each semester) in CHN 201 & 202
Ball State
Any of the semester courses at the 300 level or above (3 hours each semester) with the approval of the Academy Guidance Office and the BSU Modern Languages Department Chair.
• Japanese »
Most NECP students taking Japanese at the Indiana Academy begin with Accelerated Japanese I as few high schools offer Japanese. Some students may be taking it as a second language after earning 4 credits in a different language in their home high school or because they are taking two languages simultaneously at the Academy. A few students who come from high schools that offer Japanese begin with Accelerated Japanese II. Neither the first and second year of Japanese is dual credited. NECP students may, if space is available, enroll in a Ball State Japanese course based on the placement test of the BSU Modern Language Department.
Possible college credits:
Ball State
JAPAN 101&102, Beginning Japanese 1&2, 8 hours (4 each semester)
JAPAN 201&202, Intermediate Japanese 1&2, 8 hours (4 each semester)
Any of the semester courses at the 300 level or above (3 hours each semester) with the approval of the Academy Guidance Office and the BSU Modern Languages Department Chair.
• Russian »
As few high schools offer the language, most NECP students begin with Accelerated Russian I. Some students may be taking it as a second language after earning 4 credits in a different language in their home high school or are taking two languages simultaneously at the Academy. A few students who come from high schools that offer Russian begin with the Accelerated Russian II. Both the first and second year of Russian are dual credited.
Possible college credits:
Indiana Academy
Accelerated Russian I, 8 hours (4 each semester) in RUS 101 & 102
Accelerated Russian II, 8 hours (4 each semester) in RUS 201 & 202
• Latin »
Most NECP students taking Latin at the Indiana Academy begin with Accelerated Latin I as few high schools offer Latin. Some students may be taking it as a second language after earning 4 credits in a different language in their home high school or are taking two languages simultaneously at the Academy. A few students who come from high schools that offer Latin begin with Accelerated Latin II. Neither the first and second year of Latin is dual credited. NECP students may, if space is available, enroll in a Ball State Latin course based on the placement test of the BSU Modern Language Department.
Possible college credits:
Ball State
LAT 101&102, Beginning Latin 1&2, 6 hours (3 each semester)
LAT 201&202. Intermediate Latin 1&2, 6 hours (3 each semester)
Any of the semester courses at the 300 level or above (3 hours each semester) with the approval of the Academy Guidance Office and the BSU Modern Languages Department Chair.
Computer Science »
All students must successfully complete Computer Applications or pass a proficiency test demonstrating sufficient knowledge and skills as a graduation requirement. Within the choice of electives there at two courses offered for dual credit: AP Computer Science A (two semesters) and Machine Organization (1 semester)
Possible college credits:
Indiana Academy
AP Computer Science A, 8 hours (2 semesters) in CS 120 & 121
Machine Organization, 3 hours (1 semester) in CS 233
Ball State
Any of the BSU math electives approved by the Academy Guidance Office and BSU Computer Science Department Chair
Fine Arts »
Honors Diploma Requirements: 2 credits
Most students have met their fine arts requirement before entering as a junior. The Academy offers only two fine arts courses: Criticism of the Performing Arts and Band. Students may also take fine arts courses from Burris High School or from Ball State for college credit.
Possible college credits:
Ball State
Any of the BSU fine arts electives approved by the Academy Guidance Office and the chairs of the departments with the BSU College of Fine Arts.
Physical Education »
Honors Diploma Requirements: 2 credits
Most students have met their physical education requirement before entering as a junior. The Academy does not offer any physical education courses. They must be taken at Ball State where a student can earn college credit.
Possible college credits:
Ball State
Any of the BSU physical education electives approved by the Academy Office department and BSU Physical Education Department Chair
Health and Wellness »
Honors Diploma Requirements: 1 credits
Most students have met their health and wellness requirement before entering as a junior. The Academy does not offer any health or wellness courses. They must be taken at Ball State where a student can earn college credit.
Possible college credits:
Ball State
Any of the BSU physical education electives approved by the Academy Guidance Office and BSU Physical Education Department Chair.
Other Requirements »
In addition, one of the following must be completed:
- Four credits of AP courses and corresponding AP exams.
- A combined score of 1200 or higher on the SAT critical reading and mathematics.
- A score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT.
- A dual credit courses from an accredited postsecondary institution (6 transferable college credits).
- A combination of AP courses (2 credits) and corresponding AP exams and dual credit course(s) (3 transferable college credits).
College Credit Summary
| NECP Crds. | NECP Course Requirements | Crds. | Academy Dual Credit ($250/course) | Hrs. | AP Courses | BSU Courses | Hrs. |
| English | |||||||
| 8 | American Lit. | 1 | English Grammar & Composition | 3 | AP English Language and Composition | Approved English electives | |
| World Lit. | 1 | ||||||
| English Electives | 2 | Linguistics | 3 | ||||
| Social Studies | |||||||
| 6 | World History / Civilization or Geography / History of World | 2 | American History I* | 3 | AP Psychology | Approved electives in the social studies area: History, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology, Geography, Philosophy | |
| American History II* | 3 | ||||||
| West in the World | 3 | ||||||
| Option 1: | AP Psychology | 3 | |||||
| Foundations of the American Experience | 1 | * Dual Credit Pending | |||||
| American History I | 1 | ||||||
| American History II | 1 | ||||||
| Option 2: | |||||||
| POLS 130 (BSU) | 1 | ||||||
| ECON 116 (BSU) | 1 | ||||||
| American History I | 1 | ||||||
| American History II | 1 | ||||||
| Math (Must earn 4 credits in the Program) | |||||||
| 6 | Algebra I | 2 | Finite Math & Calculus | 4 | AP Statistics | MATHS 111 | 3 |
| Geometry | 2 | AP Statistics | 3 | AP Calculus AB | MATHS 112 | 3 | |
| Algebra II | 2 | AP Calculus AB | 4 | AP Calculus BC | Approved Math electives | ||
| Above Alg. II | 2 | AP Calculus BC | 8 | ||||
| Linear Algebra | 4 | ||||||
| Multivariable Calc. | 4 | ||||||
| Diff. Equations | 3 | ||||||
| Personal Finance | 3 | ||||||
| Science (Must earn 3.5 credis in the Program) | |||||||
| 6 | Biology I | 2 | Gen. Chemistry I&II | 3 | AP Chemistry | Approved electives in the science area: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Natural Resources and Environmental Management, Physics and Astronomy, Physiology and Health | |
| Chemistry I | 2 | AP Chemistry I&II | 8 | AP Physics B | |||
| Physics I | 2 | Gen. Physics I&II | 3 | AP Physics C | |||
| AP Physics B | 8 | AP Biology | |||||
| AP Physics C | 10 | AP Env. Science | |||||
| AP Biology | 8 | ||||||
| Microbiology | 5 | ||||||
| AP Env. Science | 3 | ||||||
| Solar System | 3 | ||||||
| Galactic Astronomy | 3 | ||||||
| Foreign Language | |||||||
| 6 to 8 credits total | Must complete 3 years of one language or 2 years of 2 different languages | ||||||
| Spanish | |||||||
| Spanish I | 2 | Acc. Spanish II (1st Semester) | 3 | AP Spanish | SPN 101 & 102 | 8 | |
| Spanish II | 2 | SPN 202 | 3 | ||||
| Spanish III (3 year track) | 2 | Approved Spanish electives | |||||
| French | |||||||
| French I | 2 | Acc. French I | 8 | Approved French electives | |||
| French II | 2 | Acc. French II | 6 | ||||
| French III (3 year track) | 2 | ||||||
| German | |||||||
| German I | 2 | Acc. German I | 8 | Approved German electives | |||
| German II | 2 | Acc. German II | 6 | ||||
| German III, at BSU (3 year track) | 2 | ||||||
| Chinese | |||||||
| Chinese I | 2 | Acc. Chinese I | 6 | Approved Chinese electives | |||
| Chinese II | 2 | Acc. Chinese II | 6 | ||||
| Chinese III, at BSU (3 year track) | 2 | ||||||
| Japanese | |||||||
| Japanese I | 2 | JAPAN 101 & 102 | 8 | ||||
| Japanese II | 2 | JAPAN 201 & 202 | 8 | ||||
| Japanese III (3 year track) | 2 | Approved Japanese electives | |||||
| Russian (2 year track only) | |||||||
| Russian I | 2 | Acc. Russian I | 8 | RUS 101 & 102 | 8 | ||
| Russian II | 2 | Acc. Russian II | 8 | RUS 201 & 202 | 8 | ||
| Latin | |||||||
| Latin I | 2 | LAT 101 & 102 | 6 | ||||
| Latin II | 2 | LAT 201 & 202 | 6 | ||||
| Latin III, at BSU (3 year track) | 2 | Approved Latin electives | |||||
| Fine Arts | |||||||
| 2 | Approved Fine Arts course | 2 | Approved Fine Arts electives | ||||
| Physical Education | |||||||
| 2 | Approved P.E. course | 2 | Approved P.E. electives | ||||
| Health & Wellness | |||||||
| 1 | Approved Health & Wellness course | 1 | Approved Health & Wellness electives | ||||
| Computer Science | |||||||
| Computer Applications or proficiency | 0.5 | AP Computer Science | AP Computer Science | Approved Computer Science electives | |||
| Machine Organization | |||||||
Classes
With two exceptions, NECP students are enrolled in the same classes as Indiana Academy resident students. To develop more cohesion among a class of students from different schools, NECP students are enrolled together in American Literature and World Literature their junior year.
NECP students’ Academy classes are scheduled the same as Academy students meaning classes in the evenings and at night (both Ball State and Academy) will be available to them.
Many Academy classes require group projects or other types of group work. As a result, NECP students may have to make arrangements to participate in these activities after school hours.
On Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 until 2:00 no classes will be scheduled for NECP students. During these hours, they will either meet with their Indiana Academy cohort leader or attend convocations on study skills, college selection and admissions, etc.
Academic Support
Because of the rigorous nature of Academy and University classes, the Indiana Academy provides an array of services to help students if they begin to struggle academically.
- The Office of Academic Guidance offers counseling on study habits and time organization and coordinates an extensive Peer Tutoring Program that matches students who have exceptional skills and knowledge in a particular subject with students needing help in that same area.
- NECP students will have access to their instructor during their office hours or by appointment. All Indiana Academy instructors schedule 10 office hours each week in the day and evening hours.
- During the first year of the program, NECP students will be assigned an advisor from the faculty to help them enroll in appropriate courses and track their progress.
- Academic Progress Reports (APR) are sent by teachers to the student and parents by instructors whenever they begin to have difficulties in a class. These students are seen by the Assistant Director of Guidance or his graduate assistant if a student continues to receive APRs in a class or several classes.
Student Life Policies
Each incoming class enrolled in the NECP will form a cohort group lead by a member of the Indiana Academy faculty/staff. This arrangement will facilitate and encourage cohesiveness among the members of the cohort group and with the Indiana Academy community. The cohort group will be formed upon enrollment in the Academy and will attend a specific orientation along with their parents. The cohort group will meet once a week with their leader unless there is a scheduled convocation.
In addition to being responsible for following all applicable Indiana Academy Handbook policies and emergency procedures, the policies below will apply to NECP students:
- The public areas of Wagoner Hall may be used during designated hours.
- With a host, NECP students may visit the resident floors during designated hours.
- NECP students will be required to sign in and out of Wagoner Hall at the front desk when entering or leaving the building.
- Parents will be asked to provide the Academy with student cell phone numbers so they can be contacted in case of an emergency.
Technology
NECP students are provided a laptop for use while enrolled at the Academy and have access to the Ball State network.
Extracurricular Activities
NECP students can participate in any of the Indiana Academy clubs and other organizations if they choose to do so. They may also initiate clubs and organizations particular to the NECP program.
Athletics
Students interested in participating in extra-curricular athletics would participate in the athletic program at Muncie Burris High School. Students would be required to contact the Burris Athletic Director to initiate the Indiana High School Athletic Association transfer request document. The movement from a student’s home school to the Nonresidential Early College Program would be governed by regular transfer rules of the Indiana High School Athletic Association which would require the signature of administrators from both schools in order to immediately compete in varsity sports at Muncie Burris. If the student participated in the athletic program at the home school, and the participation waiver approval from the home school principal is not secured, the student would only be eligible to participate in junior varsity athletics at Muncie Burris for a period of 365 days. If the student did not participate in the athletic program at the home school, the transfer document would still need to be completed, but the student would be immediately eligible for varsity athletics at Muncie Burris.
Transferring Between the Resident Program and NECP
Students enrolled in the resident and NECP may transfer between programs only at the discretion of the Executive Co-directors. Students must be enrolled in either the resident or nonresident program for at least one semester and must petition for the change in status at least two months before the end of the previous semester. All fees due must be paid up to the date of the change or a payment plan submitted that is approved by the Executive Co-directors.
Costs
- The tuition for Indiana Academy dual credit courses is $250 per course plus a one-time application fee to BSU. Courses taken at Ball State for credit require payment of the normal tuition amount.
- NECP students are required each year to pay a book rental fee, student service fee, and technology fee at the same rate as resident students. Costs such as the yearbook, calculator rental, and computer insurance, will remain optional.
Required Fees Textbooks $100 per semester Supply Fee $25 per semester Tech Fee $5.00 per semester Student Service Fee $50 per year Senior Graduation Fee $40 in senior year Optional Fees Calculator Fee $40 per semester Computer Insurance $60 per year Yearbook $46 per year These fees are for the 2010-11 school and are subject to change. Students on free and reduced lunch have reduced fees or fee waivers. - Texts for Ball State courses must be purchased by the student. All other texts are provided by the Indiana Academy as part of the textbook fee.
- Students who plan to park on the Ball State campus must pay to use the parking facilities.
- Students would have access to the meal plans through the Ball State. If they do not choose to be on a meal plan they would need to go home for lunch, bring their lunch, pay to eat at the dining hall, eat at a restaurant, etc.
NECP + Honors Diploma Requirements: 6 credits
2 credits, U.S. History
1 credit, U.S. Government
1 credit, Economics
2 credits, World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World
NECP students may take the 3 semester sequence of Foundations of the American Experience (Sem. 1) and American History I (Sem. 2) and American History II (Sem. 3 or 4). They must then take at least one social studies elective to earn the required credits for graduation. Through this three semester sequence, they meet the Academic Honors Diploma requirements for American history, government, and economics. They will earn 1 high school credit for each course and can earn dual credit for American History I & II. As an alternative, NECP students may take Ball State courses POLS 130 (American National Government) and ECON 116 (Survey of Economic Ideas) as a substitute for Foundations of the American Experience and then take American History I & II at the Indiana Academy. A student enrolling on only one of the Ball State courses must take the Foundations of the American Experience.
Possible college credits:
Indiana Academy
American History I: 3 hours (1 semester) in HIST 201
American History II: 3 hours (1 semester) in HIST 202
West in the World: 3 hours (1 semester) in HIST 150
AP Psychology: 3 hours (1 semester) in PSYSC 100
Ball State
Any elective, depending on space availability, approved by the Academy Guidance Office, and the BSU History Department Chair