Tri-Valley High School Parent Night for Incoming Freshman

2013

Guidance Web Page

       Course descriptions Requirements for Graduation Extra-Curricular Information Resources for Post Secondary Education Information Financial Aid- Scholarships Regent Scholars Information Parent Resources  http://sb005.k12.sd.us/

Graduation Requirements for Class of 2017

4 English – Freshman English, Sophomore Comp/Speech, Junior English and Senior English or Sr. Tech Eng or AP English 3 Math – Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II * 3 Science –Intro To Phy Sci, Phy Science, Intro to Bio, Bio, Chemistry or Physics * *may be excused from Algebra II or Geometry but not both in favor of a more appropriate course- Must fill out and exclusion form * Student may be excused for Chemistry or Physics – must fill out an Exclusion Form

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3.5 Social Studies – World Geography, World History/Civics, American History, America Government/Personal Economics .5 P.E./ .5 Health .5 Computer – Computer Applications 1 Fine Art – Band or Chorus or Art 2 Career/Tech Ed or Spanish (or comb of) – CTE includes FACS, Business or Agriculture courses or CTE Academy __________ 24 Total

Regent Scholar

4 Credits of English *Writing 1.5

*Speech .5

*Am. Literature .5

* Literature 1.5

3.5 Credits of Social Studies * US History 1 *Geography .5

* Civics .5

*US Government .5

*World History .5

* Personal Economics 1 Credit Fine Art *Band/Chorus/Art/Understanding Music .5 Credit Health or Physical Education

Regent Scholar continued…

4 Credits Math *Algebra I 1 * Geometry 1 4 Credits of Lab Science * Physical Science * Chemistry or Physics .5 Credit of Computer 2 Credits Foreign Language *Algebra II 1 *Advanced Math Elective 1 * Biology 1 *other Science Electives

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship Curriculum

 To meet the curriculum requirements for the Opportunity Scholarship, all recipients must receive a C or higher on all coursework including + a 24 on the ACT          

Students Entering High School After July 2010

4 units of English (courses with major emphasis upon grammar, composition, or literary analysis may be included to meet this requirement).

3 units of Social Studies (such as history, economics, sociology, geography, U.S. government, and similar courses).

4 units of Algebra or Higher Mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or other advanced mathematics, as well as accelerated or honors mathematics [algebra] at the 8th grade, shall be accepted). NOT INCLUDED are arithmetic, business, consumer, or general mathematics or other similar courses.

4 units of Science, including 3 units of approved laboratory science (courses in biology, chemistry, or physics in which at least one regular laboratory period is scheduled each week). Qualifying physical science or earth science courses (with lab) shall be decided on a case-by-case basis.

1 unit of Fine Arts (in art, theatre, or music, as well as approved extracurricular activity).

2 units of either of the following or a combination of the two

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Approved career and technical education courses Modern or Classical Language (Includes American Sign Language) 1/2 units of personal finance or economics 1/2 unit of physical education

1/2 unit of health or health integration (Students entering high school after July 2013)

Recommended Classes for Freshman

      English I Intro to Biology (need slower pace) or Physical Science Computer I 1 Credit 1 Credit World Geography .5 Credit Pre-Algebra (need slower pace) or Algebra I or Geometry 1 Credit PE/ Health 1Credit .5 Credit

Electives for Freshman

       Band or Honors Band (counts in GPA) Chorus Introduction to FACS Introduction to Agriculture Art I Spanish General Business

Grading Scale

      A: 93-100 B: 85- 92 C: 78-84 D: 70-77 F: 69-0 GPA – Based only on Semester grades

The grade point is figured by adding up the points for each grade that is counted and dividing by the number of grades used Band, chorus, AP Classes and PE/Health do not count toward GPA Honor Band does count toward GPA

Extra-Curriculars

Sports : Football, Boys & Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Volley Ball, Track, Boys & Girls Golf, Cross Country, Cheerleading, Weight Lifting Fine Arts : Musical - Band, Chorus, Swing Choir Theatre - One Act Play, All School Play Other: Student Council, FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, National Honor Society Publications: Annual, School Paper

Eligibility

 Grade/Eligibility will be determined at the end of each quarter/semester. In order to be eligible, a student must pass all of his/her academic courses or have a 1.6 grade point average in those subjects. Should a student become ineligible, he/she won't be allowed to participate during the following quarter/semester.

 All SDHSAA requirements and policies must also be met. (Students will be allowed to practice .)

NCAA Eligibility Requirements

Division I – 16 Core Courses

4 years English 3 years math (Algebra I and higher) 2 years natural/physical science (lab class) 1 year additional English/Math or Science 2 years of Social Science 4 years of additional courses from any area above or Foreign Language

Division II – 16 Core Courses

4 years English 2 years math (Algebra I and higher 2 years natural/physical science (lab class) 3 years additional English/Math or Science 2 years of Social Science 4 years of additional courses from any area above or Foreign Language Minimum GPA 2.3 for competition Minimum GPA 2.0

Minimum GPA – using NCAA core courses only & ACT sum score of 68 minimum

Classification

  To be classified at each grade level, a student must meet the minimum credit requirements at the start of each school year, as outlined below.

Freshman 0 credits minimum Junior 12 credits minimum Sophomore 6 credits minimum Senior 18 credits minimum    Each student must sign up for a minimum of six classes per semester. It is the student’s responsibility to complete course work as assigned by the teacher.

In order to receive credit in any course, the student must meet the requirements of the course as established by the teacher. Credits are issued on a semester basis. Students who fail a required course will be required to repeat the course at the earliest feasible time.

We are a Laptop High School

At the high school level students will be using technology on a regular basis and it is expected that students will use the technology respectfully and responsibly.

If your student is issued a laptop the responsibility for insuring it will be up to you but we will provide you with options in the fall. Without insurance you will be expected to pay for any damages.

Ways to stay Informed

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One of the best ways to keep informed on your students academic progress is to sign up for a Parent Portal account – the forms are available on line

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Email teachers if you have concerns

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Sign up for My Distribution List

Questions?

Thank you for coming!

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