Welcome to Goodland High School

Welcome to Goodland High School

2013-20142013-2014

USD 352Graduation Requirements

4 credits English3 credits Math

3 credits Science3 credits Social Studies

1 credit PE/Health1 credit Computer Technology

1 credit Fine Arts9 Electives

= 24 Total Credits

EnglishEnglish

Graduation requirements - 4 creditsGraduation requirements - 4 creditsFreshman = English ISophomore = English IIJunior = English III

12th - English IV or Composition I & Composition II (College English 101 and 102)

Dual Credit Option

MathGraduation requirements - 3 credits

MathGraduation requirements - 3 credits

Course placement is based on assessments past performanceteacher recommendation

Course placement is based on assessments past performanceteacher recommendation

MathGraduation requirements - 3 credits

MathGraduation requirements - 3 credits

• Math Matters I (Instructor Permission)• Algebra I• Algebra II• Geometry• Applied Math IAdvanced Math Courses:• Pre-Calculus / Trigonometry

• (College Algebra - dual credit option)• Calculus (senior level) - dual credit option

• Math Matters I (Instructor Permission)• Algebra I• Algebra II• Geometry• Applied Math IAdvanced Math Courses:• Pre-Calculus / Trigonometry

• (College Algebra - dual credit option)• Calculus (senior level) - dual credit option

~~~ Trig/Pre-Calc ~~~ Trig/Pre-Calc ACT scores required: 22 on math & 18 on readingACT scores required: 22 on math & 18 on readingCompass scores required: 50 on Math 69 on reading Compass scores required: 50 on Math 69 on reading

~~~ English Comp I & II ~~~ English Comp I & II ACT scores required: 18 on English and 18 on readingACT scores required: 18 on English and 18 on readingCompass scores required: Writing 55 & Reading 73Compass scores required: Writing 55 & Reading 73

If scores are not high enough on the ACT, students If scores are not high enough on the ACT, students may take the Compass Test (can take only twice)may take the Compass Test (can take only twice)

Begin taking the ACT in Begin taking the ACT in April or June of your Sophomore year.April or June of your Sophomore year.

ACT Requirements for Dual Credit ACT Requirements for Dual Credit ClassesClasses

Science 3 credits required for graduation

Science 3 credits required for graduation

Earth Science I (EPSCI) EPSCI IIBiology IBiology IIChemistry IChemistry II (dual credit)Physics (KBOR Scholar)Senior Biology (dual credit

- pending enrollment #’s)

Earth Science I (EPSCI) EPSCI IIBiology IBiology IIChemistry IChemistry II (dual credit)Physics (KBOR Scholar)Senior Biology (dual credit

- pending enrollment #’s)

PE/HealthPE/HealthPE/Health ~ required course

~Probably was taken your Freshman year

Elective PE Courses

Advanced PEStrength TrainingBody Toning

PE/Health ~ required course ~Probably was taken your Freshman year

Elective PE Courses

Advanced PEStrength TrainingBody Toning

Computer Technology

Required (QPA)Courses that qualify at GHS (alphabetical order)

Accounting I Computer Applications (basic) Computer Graphics Drafting CAD Graphic Design Web Page Design

Social Studies 3 credits required for graduation

Social Studies Requirements: 1 credit of World History 1 credit American History (Junior) .5 credits American Government

(Senior) .5 Credit of Psychology, Sociology,

Current Social Issues, or Business Economics

Fine Arts1 Credit of Art or Music Required for Graduation

Art classes– Art I– Graphic Design– Computer Graphics– Advanced Art– Advanced Placement Art

Fine Arts1 Credit of Art or Music Required for Graduation

• Music classes– Music Appreciation– Music Theory– Instrumental Music

• Band• Jazz Band (Zero Hour @ .5 credit)

– Vocal Music• Black & Gold Choir• Mixed Chorale• X-Pressos

ELECTIVES

Spanish• Spanish I• Spanish II• Spanish III• Spanish IV

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

ElectivesLANGUAGE ARTS

• Yearbook - by application (Sophomore,Junior,Senior)

• Newspaper Production

ElectivesMarketing Management

– Business Essentials– Entrepreneurship– Marketing I – Sports & Entertainment Marketing– Business Economics– Accounting– Marketing Management

ElectivesMarketing Communications

– Business Essentials– Entrepreneurship– Marketing I – Sports & Entertainment Marketing– Business Economics– Graphic Design– Computer Graphics – Web Page Design– Marketing Communications– Integrated Marketing Applications

ElectivesApplied Technology Classes

– Investigations in Technology (Introduction to Industrial Technology)

– Engineering & Design (General Drafting)– Engineering Principles (Drafting CAD)– Engineering Research & Development

(Architectural Design)– Advanced Studies in Architecture – Interior Design IIB– Cabinet Making I (Furniture/Cabinetmaking)– Cabinet Making II (Furniture/Cabinetmaking)– Cabinet Making III (Furniture/Cabinetmaking)

ElectivesFACS Classes

Consumer Services Pathway

– Introduction to Human Services– Career and Life Planning– Consumer Education– Entrepreneurship– Marketing– Career and Community Connections

ElectivesFACS Classes

Family & Community Services Pathway

– Introduction to Human Services– Career and Life Planning– Human Growth & Development– Family Studies– Consumer Education– Nutrition & Wellness– Career & Community Connections

3 Ways of Gaining Admission to a Regents University

Achieve ACT composite of 21 or aboveRank in top 1/3 of high school’s graduating classComplete Qualified Admissions Pre-college curriculum with a 2.0 GPA (KS school)

Kansas Board of RegentsQualified Admissions for College

English - 4 creditsScience - 3 credits Math - 3 credits (Through 2013-2014 Academic School Year)

Beginning 2014-2015 Academic School Yr –3 credits Algebra I & above + 22 ACT in Math OR

–4 credits Algebra I & above

•Courses taken in JH do fulfill the math requirement

Social Sciences - 3 credits

Foreign Language ~ recommended, not required

Kansas Board of Regents Scholars Curriculum

4 English3 Science - Biology, Chemistry, & Physics

4th year recommended

4 Math - Algebra I*, Geometry, Algebra II + Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus or Calculus3 Social Studies2 Foreign Language (same language)

*Algebra taken in 8th Grade is accepted

Career PathwaysCareer Pathways

Interest InventorySkills InventoryPlan of Coursework

Website

Interest InventorySkills InventoryPlan of Coursework

Website

wwwkansascareerpipeline.org.

Northwest Kansas Technical College Goodland High School

Options

Northwest Kansas Technical College Goodland High School

Options

Part-time Senior yearFull-time Senior year

Interested? Contact the counselor ~ Mrs. Farris - Partida (Nancy)

or Mr. Ferguson

Part-time Senior yearFull-time Senior year

Interested? Contact the counselor ~ Mrs. Farris - Partida (Nancy)

or Mr. Ferguson

Transcript & Credit Check

Mailed to parents of all current 9th, 10th, 11th Grade Students at GHS

Transcript & Credit Check

Mailed to parents of all current 9th, 10th, 11th Grade Students at GHS

Web Sites

• USD 352 Goodland District Website:– http://www.usd352.org

• Goodland High School tab– School Information

• PowerSchool:– Green button on right side of district website or– http://powerschool.usd352.k12.ks.us

• Calendar– First button on right side of district website or– http://www.highschoolsports.net