High School and BeyondHelping your teenager plan for the future

Planning for Post High School Begins Now

• Students begin to expand or limit their future based on choices they make entering high school.

• Students should take advantage of opportunities offered in high school that will give them important life experience.

• Students need to have a general idea about what they might want to do after high school graduation.

• Students need to know that some decisions they make limit their choices for the future.

South Dakota Graduation Requirements

• For the Class of 2011, 2012, 2013 are under the previous SD Graduation Pathways of Standard, Advance and Distinguished.

• The Graduating class of 2014 and those starting HS thereafter will be under the graduation requirements passed by the SD Board of Education on Nov. 2, 2009.

http://sdhs2025.wikispaces.com/Graduation+Requirements

Personal Learning Plan• The SD high school graduation requirements, state that

all high school students should have a personal learning plan with a minimum of 22 credits.

• Students create a personal learning plan using SDMylife.com

• Students will revisit and update personal learning plans annually. The learning plan is a guide and can be changed and modified at any time.

Language Arts Requirements:• Four unites of Language Arts- must include:

• Writing 1.5 units

• Literature 1.5 units (which must also include .5 units of American Lit)

• Speech or Debate - .5 unit

• Language Arts elective .5 unit

District Language Arts Requirement

Freshman: Junior:

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Sophomore: Senior:

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Math Requirements:

• Three units of Math – must include:

• Algebra I 1 unit

• Algebra II 1 unit*

• Geometry 1 unit*

* With school and parent/guardian approval, a student maybe be excused from this course in favor of a more appropriate course. A student may be excused from Algebra II or Geometry, but not both. If excused 3 units of math is still required.

District Math Requirements

Freshman: Junior:

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Sophomore: Other Math offerings:

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Science Requirements:

• Three units of Lab Science – must include:

• Biology - 1 unit

• Any Physical Science - 1 unit

• Chemistry or Physics -1 unit*

* With school and parent/guardian approval, a student maybe be excused from this course in favor of a more appropriate course. A student may be excused from Algebra II or Geometry, but not both. If excused 3 units of math is still required.

District Science RequirementsFreshman: Junior/Senior

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Sophomore: Other Courses Offered:

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Social Studies Requirements:

• Three units of Social Studies – must include:

• US History - 1 unit

• US Government - .5 unit

• World History - .5unit

• Geography - .5 unit

District Social Studies Requirements

Freshman: Junior - -

Sophomore: Senior: - -

Other Requirements:

Electives:

District Electives:

Do I Want to Take Advanced Classes?

• The right planning and scheduling allows student to take more classes in HS

• What are the advantages of AP classes?

• What are the advantages of dual credit classes?

• Students don’t want to go to college without having math for one or two years.

• Links for Dual Credit Info:

• http://ddnvideo.sd.gov/coursesevents%5B1%5D.htm

• http://www.sdvs.k12.sd.us/

District Advanced Placement and Dual Credit Options:

Do I Want to Get Involved?• Involvement in HS is important. Getting involved helps

you gain skills that colleges and employers look for.

• The more you can get involved in the more you expand your options.

• You can be involved in school sponsored organizations, athletics or activities outside of school.

• Sometimes a part-time job also benefit students in gaining important experiences.

• Community service is also a great way to get involved.

How to get involved in District:

Do I Want to Play College Athletics?

• Why do I have to think about this now?

• NCAA Division I and II eligibility requirements

• DI: 16 core courses DII: 14 core courses

• ACT/GPA Sliding Scale

• NAIA Schools: Graduate from an accredited HS and meet two of the three entry level requirements

• A minimum score of 18 on the ACT (860 SAT)

• A overall HS GPA of 2.0

• Graduate in upper 50% of HS class

Scholarships:

• South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship:

• Dakota Corps Scholarship:

• Local District Scholarships:

• Scholarship Search Engines:

• www.fastweb.com

• Scholarship America

• Mapping Your Future

Resources and Guides:

• NCAA Student Resources NCAA Student Guide

• NAIA Student Resources NAIA Student Guide

• SD College Prep

• Search For Majors at SD Post Secondary Schools

• SDMylife.com

• SD University System Prospective Students

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