Empowering All Students to Succeed in a Changing World Aberdeen Central High School

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1 Empowering All Students to Succeed in a Changing World Aberdeen Central High School

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Definition of Terms... 1 Academic Course Load Requirements... 1 Course Selection... 1 Schedule Changes/Dropping Classes... 1 Incompletes... 1 Progress Reports... 1 Report Cards & Parent/Teacher Conferences... 2 Honor Roll and Merit Roll... 2 Parent Portal... 2 Credit for Algebra 1 Taken in Middle School... 2 Grading System... 2 Early Graduation... 3 Open Campus... 3 Transcripts... 3 Honors Courses... 3 Graduation Requirements... 4 Post-Secondary Educational Opportunities AP Courses... 5 APEX Learning Courses Online... 6 Learning Power Courses... 6 High School Dual Credit Program... 7 Project Lead the Way... 8 Articulation... 8 Certification... 8 CTE Scholar Diploma Program... 9 Admission to SD Board of Regents Universities Comparison Regents Scholar, SD Opportunity Scholarship, CHS Grad Collegiate Athletes NAIA & NCAA A-TEC Academy Course Offerings Career Clusters Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Business, Management & Administration Education & Training Finance Government & Public Administration Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Quick List of CHS Courses Automotive Audio / Visual Communications Business Construction & Building Trades Family and Consumer Science Fine Arts Health Science Journalism Language Arts Manufacturing Math Music Physical Education/Health Science Social Studies Theatre World Language... 60

4 Dear Student and Parents The purpose of the GOLDBOOK is to assist you in planning your high school educational program in order meet graduation requirements and prepare you for your future beyond high school. The GOLDBOOK has been developed by Administration and Counselors with input from Student Senate, Principal s Advisory Group, and Teachers. Please read the information carefully. Give careful consideration to those courses for this next school for which you wish to register. Check your transcript and study graduation requirements carefully. Consider the Career Cluster information as needed. Speak with a counselor if you have questions. The Aberdeen Public School District and Central High School will make every effort to place you in the classes you have selected. Please remember that, based on your registration, staff members are hired and classes are offered. Students will receive a registration form. Complete it carefully including parent signature and return it to your Advocate by the due date. It is our intention to be able get your schedules to you so will have an opportunity to see your schedule prior to the first day of school. Schedule changes will be extremely difficult once you have indicated your choice selection for the next school year. Therefore, it is imperative that you and your parents take your time and plan for next year s courses. If you have any questions or concerns regarding schedule procedures, course selection, or information contained in this booklet, please contact your counselor, administrator, or teacher for assistance. Let s have a great future together! Sincerely, Jason Uttermark Jason Uttermark Principal

5 DEFINITION OF TERMS Block: An 87-minute period of time during which students are in a class. Term: A nine-week period of time during which students can earn.5 credit in successfully completed courses. (This replaces the quarter terminology.) Credit: Credit is earned when a subject has been completed satisfactorily. Credits may also be referred to as units and are equal in this Gold Book..5 per 1 term class 1.0 per 2 term class 2.0 per 4 term class Level: The academic rigor of the course. *All courses are General unless noted in the course title. G = General (open to all students) H = Honors (open to students who plan on furthering their education) AP = Advanced Placement (select students) ALT = Alternative (select students) Required courses: Specific subjects that must be successfully completed to meet graduation requirements. Elective courses: Subjects that students may choose to take throughout their years at CHS. Prerequisite: A course that is strongly recommended in order to register for the next, more difficult course. Transcript of Credits: This includes a student s grades and courses taken in 9th through 12 th grade, test scores, class rank, and grade point average. Transcript Release: A form which must be signed to allow the school to send an individual s transcript to a college, university, vocational/technical school, or employer if required. This form is available in the Registrar s Office. ACADEMIC COURSE LOAD REQUIREMENTS All students must register for eight (8) credits of class for the coming school year. COURSE SELECTION It is very important for students at Central to select courses wisely. When selecting your courses, please consider the following: 1. Graduation requirements. 2. Your life and career goals. 3. The things you enjoy learning. SELECT CAREFULLY! SCHEDULE CHANGES AND DROPPING COURSES AFTER SCHOOL HAS BEGUN Students have three days to add and drop classes at the beginning of each term. One-credit courses may be dropped (with parental, teacher and administrative approval) at the end of the first of the two terms. Depending on the class, one half credit may be awarded if a passing grade is earned for the first term. INCOMPLETES Grades of I (incomplete) will be assigned for unfinished course work. It is the student s responsibility to meet with the teacher to have the incomplete explained and a deadline set for the completion of the unfinished work. Failure to complete the work by the deadline will result in an F, and no credit will be issued. PROGRESS REPORTS Teachers are required to notify parents at mid-term if students are in danger of failing a course. This written progress report is a warning to improve immediately. Normally a counselor will also be notified, and he or she may schedule a conference with the student

6 REPORT CARDS AND PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES Report cards are issued to your student at the end of each grading period and are also viewable on Parent Portal. 4 th term report cards will be mailed. If you have a problem with your report card, contact your instructor. Report cards may be held due to fines, unserved detentions, etc. Parent- Teacher Conferences will be scheduled four times a year in the middle of each term. HONOR ROLL AND MERIT ROLL Students with a term grade point average (GPA) of or higher are recognized on the Honor Roll at the end of each grading period. Students with a GPA of to are recognized on the Merit Roll. PARENT PORTAL Parent Portal is a communication tool between school and home. This is a valuable resource to keep current on your student s progress. Teachers update their site on a weekly basis although some courses are not graded until the completion of a specific project. Please be aware that your student s final grade could differ from the Parent Portal information due to unexcused tardies or absences. For more information on Parent Portal, contact Janet Simon at the Aberdeen School District, , or log on to the District website at CREDIT FOR ALGEBRA 1 TAKEN IN MIDDLE SCHOOL Any student who successfully completes Algebra 1, and who passes the end-of-course exam with at least 80%, will be given high school credit. This grade will be recorded on his/her transcript, included in their GPA, and counted toward the 25 credits required to graduate from CHS. GRADING SYSTEM CHS operates on the A, B, C, D, and F grading system with plus and minus marks. Other grades you may receive are: N (no credit), I (incomplete), W (withdrawal) and EX (medical waiver for PE). Each course at CHS is designated as: G = General (open to all students) H = Honors (open to students who plan on furthering their education AP = Advanced Placement (select students) ALT = Alternative (select students) Exceptions to these are noted in course descriptions. Grade points (used in determining your GPA) are assigned based on the chart below. G H AP ALT A+ = A = A- = B+ = B = B- = C+ = C = C- = D+ = D = D- = F =

7 EARLY GRADUATION Any senior who meets Policy IFKA guidelines may be eligible to graduate early their senior year. This student and his or her parent/guardian must meet with a counselor prior to October 1 st of their senior year. Please visit with a counselor for more information. A second meeting with student, counselor, principal and parent is necessary to finalize early graduation. OPEN CAMPUS Open Campus is considered available only to those seniors who exhibit the maturity to manage time not scheduled to be in a class. Open Campus is a privilege and can be revoked at any time for a variety of reasons. During Open Campus, students are to be in the library, the Commons Area, or completely off campus. If seniors are not in one of these areas, Open Campus privileges will be revoked. In order to quality for Open Campus seniors must meet the following requirements: 1. Must be in an average of three classes per term for the period that Open Campus is extended to them. 2. Must have earned a 2.5 grade point average the previous term on the weighted grading scale with no F or I on their report card. 3. Must have completed the following parts of Career Cruising by the end of the previous term before Open Campus is granted: - Matchmaker - Ability Profiler - Personal Learning Plan - Career & Life Goals 4. Signed Open Campus contract on file with the Registrar. If a class is dropped with an F during a term, Open Campus privileges will be lost immediately. These privileges can only be reinstated by the principal or assistant principal. TRANSCRIPTS In order to have a transcript sent to a college or technical school a student needs to complete a transcript release. This form is available in Student Services as well as in the Registrar s Office. Students who are not eighteen must have a parent sign the form before a transcript can be sent. If an official transcript is requested it must be stamped with the school seal. Transcripts should be sent at the time a student initially applies to a college or technical school as well as at the end of the school year. HONORS COURSES Honors classes are designed for students who intend to further their education. Honors courses are assigned readings of more pages a night and will cover more material in a given class period. If you re ready for this challenge, Honors is right for you. Honors classes are more focused on student-generated and student-led discussion and observations and less emphasis on teacher directed discussion. This doesn t mean you won t participate in class discussion in a general class, but Honors classes put more responsibility on you to make and communicate key observations. Honors courses will require you to have more initiative. You will be given fewer reminders about due dates and more independent work. If you are ready for the challenge of regulating your own time, Honors is right for you

8 ABERDEEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS English/Language Arts credits must include: Language Arts 9 (.5); Speech (.5); Literary Genres & Composition (1.0); US Literature & Comp. (1.0); British Literature & Comp. (1.0). Mathematics credits must include: Algebra 1 (1.0), *Geometry (1.0), *Algebra 2 (1.0). Lab Science 3.0 credits must include: Physical Science (1.0); Biology (1.0); *Chemistry or Physics (1.0). Social Studies credits must include: World Geography (.5); U.S. Government (.5); U.S. History (1.0); World History (5.); Senior Civics or Sociology (.5); Economics or Personal Finance (.5). Required Offerings 1 credit must include any combination: a. Approved Career & Technical Education (Hub Area Technical classes). b. Capstone Experience (Internship, Entrepreneurship). c. World Language. Fine Arts -1 credit Physical Education 1 credit ^ Health 1 credit Computer Science 1 credit Electives 6.5 credits TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS: 25 * With school and parent/guardian approval, a student may be excused from this course in favor of a more appropriate course. A student may be excused from Algebra 2 or Geometry, but not both. A student is still required to take three units of Math. If a student is excused from Chemistry or Physics, the student must still take three units of Lab Science. ^ Upon anticipated completion of 4 years of participation in either a school sponsored athletic activity, marching band, color guard, or show choir (if academic scheduling conflicts are evident) students may petition for a.5 credit waiver of physical education as required for graduation. Seniors receiving waiver WILL NOT have an open campus on their schedules. See CHS administration for a waiver form. The ultimate responsibility for a proper registration rests with you, the student

9 POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES C.H.S. ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES Advanced Placement courses are college courses taught at the high school level. AP courses provide intensive critical thinking skills that prepare students for their college experience. These courses also prepare students for national three-hour exams offered at Central High School in May. There is an exam fee for each test taken. Advanced Placement courses may count as two credits toward graduation from CHS but count only as one credit toward the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship. AP Biology AP Calculus AB AP Chemistry AP English Language & Composition AP English Literature & Composition AP European History AP US History AP and College Admissions: Colleges and universities value students who take the most challenging courses available at their school---for many schools, AP courses are the most advanced courses offered. In fact, 85 percent of selective institutions report that a student s experience favorably impact admissions decisions. AP courses on your transcript show colleges that you are intellectually curious, unafraid of hard work, and capable of learning the knowledge and skills expected of college students. Your AP Exam scores provide colleges and universities with additional information about your ability to succeed in college-level study. Check the admission websites of the colleges that interest you to see if sending your official scores will help support your application. If you would like to learn more about the college application process, click on Get In at How AP Can Help You Save on Cost of College: You probably know that if you earn a qualifying score on an AP exam, you can receive credit for the equivalent course at colleges and universities across the United States and in 60 other countries around the world. Depending on which college you attend, this could mean thousands of dollars saved. Here are some ways that AP can help you save on college that you might not have considered: Students who take AP courses and exams are more likely to graduate in four years, while most students take five or six years, and sometimes even longer, to earn bachelor s degrees at public colleges and universities. This means that the AP students who graduate on time save themselves and their families thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars in unnecessary college costs. Also, AP could increase your eligibility for scholarships. 31 percent of colleges and universities consider a student s AP experience when making decisions about which student will receive scholarships. If you would like to learn more about college costs and financial aid, click on Pay for College at

10 How to Earn Credit for Your Scores: If you earn an AP Exam score of 3 or higher, chances are you can receive credit, advanced placement or both from your college---most colleges and universities in the United States and institutions in more than 60 other countries grant credit and placement for AP scores or acknowledge AP scores in the admission process. College credit and/or advanced placement can be a big reward for all the hard work you put into your AP courses and exams. Also, when you enter college with credit you ve already earned through AP, you can save time and money. With a head start on your degree, you may have the flexibility to move into upper-level courses sooner, pursue a double major or study abroad. So, How Does It All Work?: The first thing to understand is that each college---not the College Board or the AP Program---makes its own decisions about awarding credit and placement. Most have a written policy spelling out things like the minimum score to earn credit for a given AP Exam, the amount of credit awarded and how credits are applied. To receive credit, you must request that the College Board send your official AP score report to the college of your choice, either at the time of testing or afterward through a score report request. Colleges will usually notify you during the summer about any credit, placement and/or course exemptions you have earned. APEX ONLINE COURSES APEX courses are one semester courses that are available to students who have been successful in the past AP courses. Students may schedule to take corresponding AP exams at CHS in May for a fee. Courses costing $350 each and that represent extensions of the CHS curriculum include: AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics AP Psychology AP Spanish Language AP US Government & Politics English Language/Composition US History Statistics Calculus A/B Biology Chemistry English Literature/Composition LEARNING POWER ONLINE COURSES Learning Power: South Dakota Online AP courses are full-year courses available online at the South Dakota Virtual School on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students may schedule to take corresponding AP exams at the CHS in May for a fee. Courses offered free of charge and that represent extensions of the CHS curriculum include: AP Physics B AP Statistics Calculus A/B English Language/Composition Biology Chemistry English Literature/Composition - 6 -

11 HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY: C.H.S. requirements for participation: - Seniors must rank in the top half of their class or have an ACT composite score of 21 or above or possess a 3.25 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. - Juniors must rank in the top third of their class or have an ACT composite score of 24 or above or possess a 3.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Seniors must submit application form and transcripts to Mrs. Sutton in the principals office. This goes for both continuing education classes at Northern as well as all on-line classes through S.D. Board of Regents institutions or technical schools. No registrations done by mail or in person will be accepted. Students should try to not select classes that will conflict with Wednesday s advisory period. However, if there is a conflict, students will still be allowed to take classes as long as they make arrangements with their advisors to meet and make up missing work and pick up needed information. Students are not to be on campus at Aberdeen Central High School on days that their college classes do not meet. Students taking English 101 (Composition I) at NSU must have: ACT English sub score of 18+ Students taking Math 101 (Intermediate Algebra) at NSU must have: ACT Math sub score of 18+ Students taking Math 102 (College Algebra) at NSU must have: ACT Math sub score of 20+ For courses in other disciplines at NSU the ACT is not required. Cost at NSU: The SDBOR Dual Credit Program will allow students to complete high school course requirements while earning college credit at the rate of $40 per credit hour. (Note: This rate is subject to change based on South Dakota legislative action.) The remainder of the tuition cost will be paid by the State of South Dakota. Students also can receive $50 per course for textbooks through the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation Office. The form is included in the Dual Credit packet. Turn in the form and all receipts to Mrs. Sutton. Students can obtain more information by visiting: sdmylife.com/students and then clicking on the Dual Credit logo or by contacting the Online and Continuing Education Office at Northern at SOUTH DAKOTA REGENTAL INSTITUTIONS: Each of the other five South Dakota Public Institutions of Higher Education offer a variety of courses meeting the SD BOR system general education requirements. High school juniors and seniors attending a public high school within South Dakota may be eligible to participate in this program and receive both high school and college credit at a reduced rate. SOUTH DAKOTA TECHNICAL SCHOOLS: C.H.S. requirements for participation: - The high school counselor must verify that a student is capable of managing the online class format and that they meet any class requirements. - Students must meet the specific program requirements of the course they are taking

12 PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Project Lead The Way offers a different approach to learning and teaching. Through activity-, project-, and problem-based curriculum, PLTW gives students a chance to apply what they know, identify problems, find unique solutions, and lead their own learning. PLTW curricular programs include PLTW Launch, PLTW Gateway, PLTW Biomedical Science, PLTW Computer Science, and PLTW Engineering, the last of which will be implemented in the fall of 2015 at Central High School. Post-secondary institutions recognize PLTW students in a variety of ways: SCHOLARSHIPS: PLTW students often show increased performance and persistence versus their non-pltw peers. As a result, many colleges and universities award or encourage students to apply for scholarships for PLTW students to attend their institution. (At Augustana College seniors who attended a certified PLTW high school and who completed at least two PLTW courses and earned a grade of B of better in each course are encouraged to apply for a one-time PLTW Scholarship worth $1,000.) ADMISSIONS PREFERENCE: Data show that PLTW graduates often excel and persist at a higher rate than their non-pltw peers. As a result, many institutions wish to offer preference to PLTW students by: 1. allowing PLTW courses to act as one of the required courses for admissions, such as a science or math equivalency course, 2. utilizing PLTW programs or courses as part of the institution s weighted admissions requirements when accepting students into the institution or degree program, or 3. allowing completion of a PLTW program or courses to lead to automatic enrollment to the institution. COLLEGE-LEVEL RECOGNITION: PLTW classes are nationally standardized, project-based courses that prepare students for college-level work and culminate with a student assessment, which colleges and universities can use to determine if a student earns college credit. Some of the ways in which post-secondary institutions recognize PLTW students include: course substitution credit, advanced standing credit, partial course credit, bridge courses, and test-out or challenge exams. (At Augustana College seniors who have successfully completed PLTW courses at a certified PLTW school can apply to receive college credit.) ARTICULATION Articulation is a cooperative effort between South Dakota s high schools and technical institutes (Lake Area Technical Institute, Mitchell Technical Institute, Western Dakota Technical Institute, Southeast Technical Institute). It provides students with an opportunity to receive credit for skills previously learned if they have achieved a B or better in the high school courses and completed them within the last three years. Articulation agreements do not directly award post-secondary credits but help the students by reducing the amount of tuition they have to pay for a particular class. For example, a full year of Electronics at Lake Area Technical Institute awards six articulated credits spread across four classes. This results in the student saving six hours of tuition costs of approximately $ The student still takes the entire class ensuring that he/she becomes familiar with the full scope of the course and any specific terminology or emphasis that is required by his/her program. CERTIFICATION If a student enters a South Dakota technical institute with an applicable certification the student does not have to take or pay for the class that provides the certification. Example of the certifications available include: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), C-Tech Copper Cabling Specialist, and C-Tech Fiber Optic Cabling Specialist

13 CTE SCHOLAR DIPLOMA PROGRAM High School senior students qualify for the SD Career and Technical Education (CTE) recognition program by completing the following: 1. Complete two (2) credits in approved CTE OR 2. Complete one (1) credit in an approved CTE program and one credit in an approved supporting academic course such as advanced math, science, computers, etc. AND 3. Have a minimum of an A- average in all CTE courses and a 3.5 cumulative GPA. The CTE Scholar program qualifies students for advanced placement opportunities and scholarships at South Dakota's post-secondary technical institutes. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The Aberdeen School District 6-2 does not discriminate in its employment policies and practices or in its educational programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, handicap, national origin, or ancestry. Inquiries concerning the application of Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504 may be referred to the Superintendent, 314 South Main Street, Aberdeen SD 57401, , or to the Regional Director, Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, North Executive Hills Boulevard, 8 th Floor, Kansas City, MO , telephone SECTION 4405, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Persons with inquiries regarding compliance of Americans With Disabilities Act may contact the Superintendent of Schools at the District Service Center, , 1224 S 3 rd St, Aberdeen SD

14 ADMISSION TO SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS UNIVERSITIES Rank in the top 60% of their high school graduating class; OR Achieve an ACT composite score of 18 or above or SAT score of 870 or above or the SAT Reasoning Test Math and Critical Reading sub-scores total 870 or above; OR Earn a GPA of at least 2.6 on a 4.0 scale in all high school courses. Complete the following required courses with a cumulative grade point average of a C or higher (2.0 on a 4.0 scale): 4 years of English OR ACT English sub-test score of 18 or above OR AP English score of 3 or above. 3 years of Advanced Mathematics OR ACT Math sub-test score of 20 or above OR AP Calculus of 3 or above. 3 years of Laboratory Science OR ACT Science Reasoning sub-test score of 17 or above OR AP Science score of 3 or above. 3 years of Social Science OR ACT Social Studies/Reading sub-test score of 17 or above OR AP Social Studies score of 3 or above. 1 year of Fine Arts OR AP Fine Arts score of 3 or above. At the time of admission, it is expected that students will have basic keyboarding skills and have had experience in using computer word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs and in using the Internet or other wide area networks. The School of Mines will automatically accept for admissions students who obtain an ACT composite score of 25 AND obtain an ACT math sub-score of 25 (or SAT equivalent score.) OR obtain a high school GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and have taken four years of mathematics; OR are South Dakota Regents Scholars. The University of South Dakota will automatically accepts for admission students who obtain an ACT score of 21, a 2.6 GPA or rank in the top 50% of their class. Qualifying subtest scores are 21 in English, 23 in Mathematics, and 20 in Science Reasoning and Social Studies/Reading

15 REGENTS SCHOLAR DIPLOMA SD OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 4 units of English 4 units of Algebra or Higher Math 4 units of Science (3 units of Lab Science) 3 units of Social Studies 4 units of English 4 units of Algebra or Higher Math 4 units of Science (3 units of Lab Science) 3 units of Social Studies 4 units of English 3 units of Math 3 units of Science (3 units of Lab Science) 3 units of Social Studies 2 units of Modern or Classical Language 1 unit of Fine Arts 2 units of Modern or Classical Language and/or Career Technical Education (CTE) 1 unit of Fine Arts ½ unit of Physical Education ½ unit of Health ½ unit of Economics or Personal Finance 1 unit of Modern of Classical Language or Career and Technical Education (CTE), or Internship, or Entrepreneurship 1 unit of Fine Arts 1 unit of Physical Education 1 unit of Health ½ unit of Economics or Personal Finance 1 unit of Computer Applications 6 ½ units of Electives Additional Requirements C or better on all required coursework 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale Additional Requirements C or better on all required coursework 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale ACT composite score of 24 or above Attend a SD NCA accredited school Note: Beginning with the Class of 2019, ½ unit of Physical Education, ½ unit of Health and 1 additional unit of Physical Education and/or Health will be required. In addition, ½ unit of Computer Applications and ½ additional unit of Computer Science will be required. 11

16 COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS NAIA First-time NAIA students who wish to participate in athletics must have their eligibility determined by the NAIA Eligibility Center. Go to to register. Freshman Eligibility (must meet 2 of 3) - 18 on ACT or 860 on the SAT overall high school GPA - Top 50% of high school graduating class NAIA schools in South Dakota: Dakota State University, Madison Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell Mount Marty College, Yankton Presentation College, Aberdeen NCAA Core Courses - NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses. NCAA Division II also requires 16 core courses. NCAA Division I will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh semester (seven of the 10 must be a combination of English, math or natural or physical science that meet the distribution requirements. Test Scores - Division I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade-point averages. - Division II requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used. - The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the four subtests. Grade-Point Average - Be sure to look at your high school s list of NCAA courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center s website ( - Division I students enrolling full time before August 1, 2016 should use Sliding Scale A to determine eligibility to receive athletics aid, practice and competition during the first year. - Division I GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice on or after August 1, 2016, is Division I GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2016, is The Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of Remember, the NCAA GPA is calculated using NCAA core courses only. Ultimately, the individual student-athlete is responsible for achieving and protecting his or her eligibility status

17 A TEC Academy Course Offerings Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Business Management & Administration Intro to Building Trades Residential Construction Intro to Arts, AV Technology & Communications Broadcast Technology Digital Filmmaking Fall/Winter Sports Broadcasting Winter/Spring Sports Broadcasting Advanced Photography Housing and Interior Design Computer Graphics Fashion Computer Applications 1 Computer Applications 2 Web Page Design Entrepreneurship Personal and Business Law Accounting 1 Honors Accounting 2 Personal Finance Education and Training Finance Government & Public Administration Health Science Computer Applications Accounting 1 Honors Accounting 2 Entrepreneurship Personal and Business Law Personal Finance Health Science Career 1 Health Science Careers 2 Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety & Security Child Development/ Parenting Child Development/ Preschool Family Living Independent Living Network/Computer Cabling Computer Hardware and Operating Systems Electronics: General Skills and Knowledge Electronics: Semiconductor Devices & Circuits Electronics: Digital Circuits Electronics: Telecommunications Systems Computer Applications 1 Computer Applications 2 Computer Programming Web Page Design Personal and Business Law Manufacturing Marketing STEM Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Machine Tool Technology 1 Machine Tool Technology 2 Welding Technology 1 Welding Technology 2 Introduction to Business Sports and Entertainment Marketing Alternate Energy Systems PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design PLTW Principles of Engineering Automotive Technology Intro to Vehicle Systems and Maintenance Intro to Auto Body Current Hub Area Technical School CTE course offerings New A TEC CTE course offerings * Internship opportunities are available under each career cluster category

18 CAREER CLUSTERS Career clusters help you acquire the knowledge and skills you need to reach your personal career goals. They organize what you learn in school around specific professional fields such as Health Science or Hospitality and Tourism. Information Technology, for example, focuses on professions that require highly technical training, while Human Services emphasizes occupations that involve people skills. South Dakota recognizes these 16 career clusters: - Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources - Architecture & Construction - Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications - Business, Management & Administration - Education & Training - Finance - Government & Public Administration - Health Science - Hospitality & Tourism - Human Services - Information Technology - Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security - Manufacturing - Marketing - Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics - Transportation, Distribution & Logistics As you use the SD My Life program, you will identify at least one career cluster that, based on your interests and aptitudes, may be of interest to you. By doing additional research focusing on specific job titles that fall within that cluster, you will better prepare yourself for making wise decisions about your future and identify careers that you might be interested in pursuing

19 AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES Agriculture, food and natural resources encompasses one of South Dakota s biggest industries, and virtually everyone on the planet is impacted by it. This cluster prepares learners for careers in the planning, implementation, production, management, processing and marketing of agricultural commodities and services. CAREER PATHWAYS: Power, Structural & Technical Systems Food Products & Processing Animal Systems Plant Systems Natural Resources Systems Environmental Science Systems Agribusiness Systems ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION Workers in this field design, plan, manage, build and maintain the built environment. If you enjoy working on new structures, restorations, additions, alterations and repairs, a career in this field might be for you. CAREER PATHWAYS: Design/Pre-Construction Construction Maintenance/Operations ARTS, AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS Creative students who see themselves designing, producing, exhibiting, writing and publishing multimedia content are fit for a career in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communications career cluster. You will apply artistic talent to practical problems and learn visual arts principles that prepare you with skills and techniques to work in any number of creative design and entertainment fields. CAREER PATHWAYS: Audio & Visual Technology & Film Printing Technology Visual Arts Performing Arts Journalism & Broadcasting Telecommunications

20 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions that are essential to efficient and productive business operations. Career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy and require specific skills in organization, time management, customer service and communication. CAREER PATHWAYS: General Management Business Information Management Human Resources Management Operations Management Administrative Support EDUCATION & TRAINING This diverse cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, managing and providing education and other related learning support services. If you enjoy motivating others, working with children, assisting those who need help and seeing others succeed, a career in the Education and Training cluster may be for you. CAREER PATHWAYS: Teaching & Training Professional Support Services Administration & Administration Support FINANCE Money is what makes the world go round. OK, maybe not but to those hard at work in the Finance cluster, sometimes it can sure feel like it! If you speak the language of mathematics fluently, finance is likely a good place for you. And the Finance cluster is always in need of a good analytical mind. South Dakota is a central hub for some of the biggest banks in the nation---including Citibank, Wells Fargo and Premier Bankcard. CAREER PATHWAYS: Securities & Investments Business Finance Accounting Insurance Banking Services

21 GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Professionals in this cluster plan and execute government functions at local, state and federal levels. Anyone who has a hand in the day-to-day operations of the government works within this cluster. If you have a passion for serving our country and are an organized individual, this cluster may be for you. CAREER PATHWAYS: Governance National Security Foreign Service Planning Revenue & Taxation Regulation Public Management & Administration HEALTH SCIENCES This cluster orients students with careers that promote health, wellness and diagnosis as well as treat injuries and diseases. Some of the careers involve working directly with people, while others involve researching, collecting, and formatting data and information. If these topics interest you, Health Sciences might be the way to go. CAREER PATHWAYS: Therapeutic Services Diagnostic Services Health Informatics Support Services Biotechnology Research & Development HOSPITALITY & TOURISM This is a prominent career cluster in the Mount Rushmore state! This cluster prepares individuals for employment in careers that work with food/beverage services, lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusement and attractions. If you are intrigued by the idea of helping others explore the beauty, culture and cuisine of the world around them, a career in Hospitality and Tourism may be for you. CAREER PATHWAYS: Restaurants & Food/Beverage Services Lodging Travel & Tourism Recreation, Amusements & Attractions

22 HUMAN SERVICES The Human Services cluster includes careers that improve quality of life and promote safe, healthy communities. Workers in human services better our lives by tending to our psychological, social and physical needs. If you are looking for a job relating to families and human needs, check out the careers in this cluster. CAREER PATHWAYS: Early Childhood Development & Services Counseling & Mental Health Services Family & Community Services Personal Care Services Consumer Services INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY With technology constantly changing and advancing, this cluster is sure to have an ongoing high demand of workers. If you are skilled in keeping up with the constantly advancing technology industry, this cluster may have the right career for you. CAREER PATHWAYS: Network Systems Information Support & Services Web & Digital Communications Programming & Software Development LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORECTIONS & SECURITY This cluster prepares students for careers in planning, managing and providing legal services including homeland security, public safety and protective services. If you feel you would enjoy an occupation where you can serve and protect a career in this cluster may be just what you are looking for. CAREER PATHWAYS: Correction Services Emergency & Fire Management Services Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Services Legal Services

23 MANUFACTURING Manufacturing is one of South Dakota s in-demand industries. If you are interested in planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into final products, a career in this cluster may be for you. CAREER PATHWAYS: Production Manufacturing Production Process Development Maintenance, Installation & Repair Quality Assurance Logistics & Inventory Control Health, Safety & Environmental Assurance MARKETING This cluster is ideal for creative individuals who still get a thrill out of giving a sales pitch. Creativity paired with solid people skills are essential in the marketing cluster. Effective communication is also a must. Since most of what we buy is fulfilling a want rather than an actual need, consumers are largely driven by effective marketing. Today s global marketplace has made the industry even more competitive. People representing this cluster largely influence our decisions to buy through brand advertising, creative messaging and product placement. CAREER PATHWAYS: Marketing Management Professional Sales Merchandising Marketing Communications Market Research SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH Workers in this cluster provide solutions to technical problems across many industries. If you think creatively, wonder how to make things better and can apply what you have learned in math and science classes to solve real-world problems, a career in STEM may be for you. CAREER PATHWAYS: Engineering & Technology Science & Mathematics

24 TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS In this career cluster, professionals are involved in the planning, management and movement of people, materials and products by road, air, and water. If you are always on the go, this cluster may have a career for you. CAREER PATHWAYS: Transportation Operations Logistics Planning & Management Services Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management & Regulation Health, Safety & Environmental Management Sales & Service

25 Quick List of CHS Courses Automotive Terms Credit Open to: Pre-requisite Automotive Technology (CTE) , 12 None Introduction to Auto Body (CTE) , 12 None Introduction Vehicle Syst & Maint (CTE) , 11, 12 None Audio/Visual Communications Terms Credit Open to: Pre-requisite Intro to Arts, A/V Tech & Comm (CTE)* , 11, 12 None *(formerly Radio TV Production) Broadcast Technology (CTE)* , 11, 12 Intro to Arts, A/V T&C *(formerly Brdcst Jrnlsm) Digital Filmmaking-Audio Visual Pro (CTE) , 11, 12 None Fall/Winter Sports Broadcasting S1 (CTE) , 11, 12 None Winter/Spring Sports Broadcasting S2 (CTE) , 11, 12 None Business Terms Credit Open to: Pre-requisite Accounting 1 (CTE) , 11, 12 None Computer Applications (CTE) , 10, 11, 12 None Computer Applications 2 (CTE) , 11, 12 Computer Applications Computer Programming (CTE) , 11, 12 None (keyboarding skills are helpful) Entrepreneurship (CTE) , 12 None Honors Accounting 2 (CTE) , 11, 12 Accounting 1 Internship 1 / Internship 2 (CTE) None Introduction to Business , 10, 11, 12 None Personal & Business Law (CTE) , 11, 12 None Personal Finance (CTE) , 11, 12 None Sports & Entertaingment Marketing (CTE) , 11, 12 None Web Page Design (CTE) , 11, 12 Computer Applications Construction & Building Trades Terms Credit Open to: Pre-requisite Introduction to Building Trades (CTE) , 11, 12 None Residential Construction (CTE) , 12 None Family & Consumer Science Terms Credit Open to: Pre-requisite Advanced Foods , 10, 11, 12 Intro to Foods Child Development / Parenting (CTE) , 11, 12 None Child Development / Preschool (CTE) , 12 None Family Living (CTE) , 12 None Fashion (CTE) , 10, 11, 12 None Fitness for Life , 11, 12 None Foods of the World , 11, 12 Intro to Foods Housing / Interior Design (CTE) , 11, 12 None Independent Living (CTE) , 10, 11, 12 None Intro to Foods , 10, 11, 12 None Personal Development , 10, 11, 12 None 21

26 Fine Arts Terms Credit Open to: Pre-requisite Advanced Art , 11, 12 Intro to Art 1 & 2 Advanced Photography (CTE) , 12 B & W Photography Black & White Photography , 12 Intro to Art 1 & 2 w/ C or above Commercial Graphic Design (CTE) , 11, 12 Intro to Art 1 & 2 w/ C or above Drawing , 11, 12 Intro to Art 1 & 2 and Adv Art recommended Intro to Art 1 - Elements of Design , 10, 11, 12 None Intro to Art 2 - Principles of Design , 10, 11, 12 Intro to Art 1 - Elements of Design Painting , 11, 12 Intro to Art 1 & 2 & Adv Art recommended Pottery , 12 Intro to Art 1 & 2 w/ C or above Sculpture , 11, 12 Intro to Art 1 & 2 & Adv Art recommended Health Science Terms Credit Open to: Pre-requisite Health Science Careers I (CTE) , 12 None Health Science Careers II (CTE) , 12 Health Science Careers I Journalism Terms Credit Open to: Pre-requisite Journalism I , 12 Computer Applications Journalism II Computer Applications & Journalism I Language Arts Courses Terms Credit Open to: Pre-requisite AP English Lit & Comp A & B , 12 9th & 10th LA courses w/3.0 GPA AP Language & Composition , 11, 12 LA 9, Speech w/ 3.0 GPA British Literature A & B LA 9, Speech, Lit Gen A&B, US Lit & Comp A&B Creative Writing , 11, 12 None Debate & US Democracy , GPA or above Film Studies , 11, 12 LA 9 & Speech Honors Advanced Debate , 11, 12 None Honors British Lit A & B LA 9, Speech, Lit Gen A&B, US Lit & Comp A&B Honors Advanced Oral Interpretation , 11, 12 Oral Interp or Debate Honors US Lit & Comp LA 9, Speech, Lit Gen A&B, 3.0 GPA Language Arts None Literary Genres A & B LA 9 & Speech Oral Interpretation , 10, 11, 12 None Speech , 10, 11, 12 None US Lit & Comp A & B LA 9, Speech, Lit Gen A&B w/3.0 GPA Manufacturing Terms Credit Open to: Pre-requisite Computer Hardware & Operating Sys (CTE) , 11, 12 None Electronics - A - Gen Skills & Know (CTE) , 11, 12 Algebra 1 Electronics - B - Semi Devices & Circ (CTE) , 11, 12 Electronics - Part A Electronics - C - Digital Circuits (CTE) , 11, 12 Electronics - Part A & Part B Electronics - D - Telecomm Sys (CTE) , 11, 12 Electronics - Part A & Part B Network/Computer Cabling (CTE) , 11, 12 None Machine Tool Tech I (CTE) , 11, 12 None Machine Tool Tech II (CTE) , 12 Machine Tool Tech I w/ Instructor permission Welding Technology I (CTE) , 11, 12 None Welding Technology II (CTE) , 12 Welding Tech I w/ Instructor permission 22

27 Mathematics Courses Terms Credit Open to: Pre-requisite Advanced Math A & B , 11, 12 C or Above in Alg 1 and Alg 2 / w tchr rec Advanced Placement Statistics , 11, 12 H Algebra 2 or Advanced Math Algebra 1 A & B , 10, 11, 12 8th grade math Algebra 2 A & B , 11, 12 Algebra 1, Geometry AP Calculus A & B , 12 H Pre-Calculus Geometry A & B , 10, 11, 12 Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 2 A & B , 11, 12 H Geometry or teacher recommend Honors Geometry A & B , 10, 11, 12 Algebra 1, or teacher recommend Honors Pre-Calculus A & B , 11, 12 H Algebra 2 or Advanced Math Math 1 / Algebra , 10, 11, 12 8th grade recommend & parent consent Math 2 / Geometry , 11, 12 Math 1/Algebra 1 & parent consent Mathematical Models A & B , 12 Math 2/Geometry & teacher recommend Music Courses Terms Credit Open to: Pre-requisite Eagle Band 9 proficient on instrument or 2 yrs experience Concert Band 10, 11, 12 two years previous training H Symphonic Band 11, 12 two years previous training Eagle Choir 9 strong interest in singing Concert Choir 10, 11, 12 strong interest in singing H Acappella 10, 11, 12 successful audition Eagle Orchestra 9 middle school orch or private lessons Concert Orchestra 10, 11, 12 Eagle orch or private lessons H Symphony Orchestra 11, 12 successful audition plus min of 1yr HS exper. Color Guard 9, 10, 11, 12 by audition only Music Theory & History 11, 12 partnered with Sym Band & Sym Orch Basic Piano Keyboarding 9, 10, 11, 12 offered T 3 & 4, S2, opposite Concert Choir PE / Health Courses Terms Credit Open to: Pre-requisite Health 1-First aid & CPR , 10, 11, 12 Health 2-Health & Wellness , 10, 11, 12 Cardio Fitness , 10, 11, 12 Fitness for Life , 11, 12 Outdoor Recreation , 10, 11, 12 Racquet Sports , 10, 11, 12 Recreational (Rec) Sports , 10, 11, 12 Sports Officiating , 11, 12 Team Sports , 10, 11, 12 Theory of Coaching , 11, 12 Walk-a-cise , 10, 11, 12 Weight Training , 10, 11, 12 Weight Training 2 (Advanced) , 11, 12 Weight Training 23