TriValley High School Parent Night for Incoming Freshman

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: //sb 005. k 12. 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, 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

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

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 8 th 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 � 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

Recommended Classes for Freshman � English I 1 Credit � Intro to Biology (need slower pace) or Physical Science 1 Credit � World Geography. 5 Credit � Pre-Algebra (need slower pace) or Algebra I or Geometry 1 Credit � PE/ Health 1 Credit � Computer I. 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 Division II – 16 Core Courses 4 years English 3 years math (Algebra I and higher) 2 years math (Algebra I and higher 2 years natural/physical science (lab class) 1 year additional English/Math or Science 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 2. 0 sum score of 68 Minimum – using NCAA core courses only GPA & ACT 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 �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 �Email teachers if you have concerns �Sign up for My Distribution List

Questions?

Thank you for coming! FOR MORE INFO. . see the Guidance Website or call