1. Attend Registration Presentation During SRB

2009-2010
Computer Science / Music – Instrumental/Vocal / Health
English / Math / Science
Social Studies / Art / Family And Consumer Science
Graduation Requirements
4 Year Plan / Mitchell High School
2009-2010
Course Description and Career Planning
Physical Education / Agricultural Education / Business
World Language / Industrial Technology / Technical
ACT Dates / NCAA Information / Dual Credit Classes/CTE
Opportunity Scholarship
State Scholar
Regents Scholar / Community Scholarship / College/Technical School Information
Early Graduation / Math Flow Chart / Financial Aid
Freshman Registration Book
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page number

Registration Steps / 2
Graduation Requirements and Tracks / 3
4 Year Plans / 5
Math Flow Charts / 6
What To Do When You Are Done With School? / 7
ACT Info and Opportunity Scholarship / 7
Web Sites to Investigate Colleges/Technical Schools / 8
Web Sites for Financial Aid Information / 9
Dual Credit/CTE Classes / 9
Quick Reference Course Listings for 2009-2010 / 10
Agricultural Education / 14
Business / 15
Computer Science / 17
English / 19
Fine Arts / 24
Art / 24
Music-Instrumental / 26
Music-Vocal / 26
World Language / 28
Family and Consumer Science / 29
Industrial Technology / 31
Math / 33
Physical Education / 36
Health / 38
Science / 38
Social Science / 38
Technical / 43
Early Graduation Information / 45

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1. Attend registration presentation during SRB

2. Discuss options with parents, teachers, and counselors. Attend parent/student information meetings –

3. Select classes carefully – do not expect schedule changes after the registration process is complete.

4. Get signatures

-parent

- math ,English, and SRB teachers

5. Complete registration during SRB- February 9, 2009. (Please note that if registration sheets aren’t complete with full listing of classes, alternatives, and signatures, you will not be able to register.)

Remember –

- You must repeat any required classes that you have failed.

- Students at MHS do not fail grades, i.e., 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, etc, but they may delay receiving certain privileges such as open lunch, open hours, prom attendance, and graduation because of a lack of credits.

- Sophomore = 6 credits;Juniors= 12 credits; Senior = 18 credits

- You are responsible for monitoring your credits and required classes to ensure a timely graduation. If you have questions, please see a counselor

-You can’t enroll in English III until you have passed both semesters of English I.

- College Preparatory (CP) and Advanced Placement (AP) are more rigorous and have greater student expectations.

- Speech may now be taken in grades 9-12.

- English II/CP English II is now a full year and has absorbed the English Literature requirement. Other English classes will be offered on a rotating basis – see English section

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STANDARD
Graduation Requirements / ADVANCED
Graduation Requirements / DISTINGUISHED Graduation Requirements
(*) denotes offerings required to meet the South Dakota
Opportunities Scholarship
English/Reading & Communication Art (4 units)
(English I, English II/CP English II, English III/CP English III, Speech/Debate, and English Elective) / English/Reading and Communication Arts (4 units)
(English I, English II/CP English II, English III/CP English III, Speech/Debate, and English Elective) / English/Reading and Communication Arts (4 units) *
(English I, English II/CP English II, English III/CP English III, Speech/Debate, and English Elective)
Social Studies (3 units)
Civics, Geography, World History – Ancient or Modern, U.S. History A/B; American Government / Social Studies (3 units)
Civics, Geography, World History – Ancient or Modern, U.S. History A/B; American Government / Social Studies (3 units)
Civics, Geography, World History – Ancient or Modern, U.S. History A/B; American Government
Mathematics – (must include Algebra 1) (3 units)
Note: Integrated Math I & II = Algebra / Mathematics (3 units)
(must include Algebra 1, Algebra II, and
Geometry) Note: Integrated Math I & II = Algebra /

Mathematics (4 units) *

(must include Algebra 1, Geom/CP Geom, CP Alg 2/ Algebra 2, and, Pre-calc, Calc, or AP Stats)
Science (2 units)
Physical Science and Biology / Science (3 units)
(must include Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry/CP Chemistry, Adv. Bio or Physics) /

Science (4 units) *

(must include Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry/CP Chemistry,. Adv. Bio or Physics)
Physical Education (1.0 units) / Physical Education (1.0 units) /

Physical Education (1.0 units)

Fine Arts (1.0 units) / Fine Arts (1.0 units) / Fine Arts (1.0 units)
Careers (.5 units) / Careers (.5 units) / Careers (.5 units)
Personal Finance or Economics (.5 units) / Personal Finance or Economics (.5 units) / Personal Finance or Economics (.5 units)
Computer class (.5 units) / Computer class (.5 units) / Computer class (.5 units)
Required Offerings: students must select (2 units)
with any combination of )
a. World Language, or
b. Approved Career and Technical Education
courses; or
c. Mathematics courses in addition to meeting the
math requirement above; or
d. Science courses in addition to meeting the
science requirement above; or
e. Computer class in addition to meeting the computer requirement above; / Required Offerings: students must select (2 units with
any combination of )
a. World Language, or
b. Approved Career and Technical
Education courses; or
c. Mathematics courses in addition to meeting the
math requirement above; or
d. Science courses in addition to meeting the
science requirement above; or
e. Computer class in addition to meeting the computer requirement above; / World Language (2 years same Language)
(2 units)*

Electives ( 6.5 units)

/ Electives (5.5 units) / Electives ( 3.5 units)
Total Credits (24 units) /

Total Credits (24 units)

/ Total Credits ( 24 units)

New South Dakota High School Graduation Requirements

Adopted by State Board of Education January 2005

Effective Fall 2006

Approved Career and Technical Education Classes (CTE Classes)= Interior Design, You and Your Future, Parenthood, Food For Life, Single Living, Child Development, Intro to Auto, Auto Brakes, Auto Electronics, Auto Steering, Auto Engines, Welding I & II, Animal Science, Plant and Natural Resources, Metal Working, Domestic Engines, Horticulture, Computer Ag. Business, Intro to Bus., Keyboarding 1&2, Accounting 1&2, Accounting Computer App., Practical Law, Adv. In Small Bus., Gen. Shop, Intro to Woods, Tech. Woodworking, Home Maintenance, Building Trades, Intro to Sports Med, Health Occupations I, Health Survey, Pro-Start I, II,

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Projected 4 Year Plan-

Name:______

Date_____/_____/_____

Choices that last a lifetime

Freshman Year
1st Semester 2nd Semester / Sophomore Year
1st Semester 2nd Semester
1. English I / 1. English I / 1. English II/ CP Eng II / 1.EnglishII/CP English
2. Physical Science / 2. Physical Science / 2. Biology / 2. Biology
3. Civics / 3. Careers / 3. Geography / 3. World History **
4. Math Option / 4. Math Option / 4.  Math Option / 4. Math Option
5. PE* / 5. / 5. Personal Finance* / 5. PE*
6. / 6. / 6. / 6.
7. / 7. / 7. / 7.

*Recommended but not required this year. **Specify Ancient or Modern.

Junior Year
1st Semester 2nd Semester / Senior Year
1st Semester 2nd Semester
1.  English III/CPEng III / 1. English III/CP Eng III / 1. English Elective / 1.
2. US.History/AP History / 2. US. History/AP History / 2. American Gov ’t* / 2.
3. Math Option / 3.Math Option / 3. / 3.
4. / 4. / 4. / 4.
5. / 5. / 5. / 5.
6. / 6. / 6. / 6.
7. / 7. / 7. / 7.

*AP Government replaces Government. ………

Note: Speech may now be taken in any grade 9-12.

Most classes cannot be guaranteed in a certain semester.

To be considered a Sophomore-6 credits, Junior-12 credits, and Senior-18 credits

This is the recommended order of classes. In some situations, classes may have to be delayed to allow for sequential classes.

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Set up a meeting with a counselor at Mitchell High School.

ACT National Test Dates –School code 420-890

Test Center Code 184-490

Test Date / Registration Deadline
February 7, 2009 / January 6, 2009
April 4, 2009 / February 27, 2009
June 13, 2009 / May 8, 2009
October 24, 2009
December 12, 2009
February 16, 2010
April 10, 2010
June 12, 2010

For more information go to www.act.org

ACT’s can be used for admittance into both colleges and technical schools.

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Opportunity Scholarship Criteria - http://www.sdbor.edu/SDOpportunityScholarship.htm

1. Be a South Dakota resident at the time of graduation.

2. Have a composite ACT of 24 or greater

3. Complete a Regents Scholar curriculum* with no final grade below a C and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

*Regents Scholar Curriculum – 4 units of English, 3 units of Social Studies, 4 units of Algebra or high mathematics, 4 units of Science including 3 units of approved lab science, ½ unit of Computer Science, 1 unit of Fine Arts, 2 consecutive units of World Language-for 2008 and 2009 Graduates. 2010 Graduates will need to meet Distinguished Track Criteria. Note: 1 unit = 1 year of instruction.

4. Attend a South Dakota university, college, or technical school.

5. Submit application no later than September 1 of graduation year.

$5000 Scholarship - $1000-1st year, $1000-2nd year, $1000-3rd year, $2000-4th year

State Scholars Program: http://doe.sd.gov/statescholars/index.asp

Note: The Regents Scholar program is recognition of a student’s accomplishment. It is not a scholarship award.

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South Dakota Universities Information:

http://www.sdbor.edu/student/cost/index.htm

http://www.sdbor.edu/institutions/

http://doe.sd.gov/postsecondary/

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South Dakota Technical Institute Information:

http://doe.sd.gov/postsecondary/

Financial Aid Information –

www.fafsa.gov - online application

www.fastweb.com - scholarship registry

www.finaid.com - great site to identify college/technical school costs, expected family contribution, savings estimation, etc.

Check out this web site to ensure that you have the right classes and credentials to participate in collegiate sports.

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal

Dual Credit Classes from Dakota Wesleyan University
Students must earn an A or B
AP English / Computer Applications II
AP Statistics / Computer Applications III
Pre-Calculus / Spanish 3
Calculus / Spanish 4
Advanced Biology / AP Spanish
CP Chemistry / German III
Physics
Adv. CP Chemistry / Psychology
Accounting II / AP Government- pending
AP History / AP Calculus - pending

Approved Career and Technical Education Classes (CTE Classes)= Interior Design, You and Your Future, Parenthood, Food For Life, Single Living, Child Development, Intro to Auto, Auto Brakes, Auto Electronics, Auto Steering, Auto Engines, Welding I & II, Animal Science, Plant and Natural Resources, Metal Working, Domestic Engines, Horticulture, Computer Ag. Business, Intro to Bus., Keyboarding 1&2, Accounting 1&2, Accounting Computer App., Practical Law, Adv. In Small Bus., Gen. Shop, Intro to Woods, Tech. Woodworking, Home Maintenance, Building Trades, Intro to Sports Med, Health Occupations I, Health Survey, Pro-Start I, II; Intro to Drafting, Mechanical Drawing, Engineering Drawing, Business Computer Applications I & II

Grade Standard:

You need

6 credits to be considered a 10th grader

12 credits to be considered a 11th grader

18 credits to be considered a 12th grader.

Quick Reference Course Listing 2009-2010

Cr = Dual Credit classes with Dakota Wesleyan University,

Agricultural Education- page 14

COURSE- CTE Classes / COURSE # / CREDITS- / OFFERED / OPEN TO
Intro to Food, Animal Sci. and Tech / 8101 & 8102 / 1 credit / Year / Grades 9,10,11,12
Leadership and Development / 8130 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 10,11,12
Wildlife and Fisheries / 8440 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 10,11,12
Ag Metals, Fabrication and Tech / 8420 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 10,11,12
Ag Power Technology (Dom. Eng) / 8214 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 10,11, 12
Horticulture and Landscape Design / 8216 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 10,11,12
Agribusiness Sales and Marketing / 8305 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 11,12

Business — page 15

COURSE- CTE Classes / COURSE # / CREDITS / OFFERED / OPEN TO:
Intro to Business / 7125 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 9,10,11,12
Personal Finance / 7126 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 10,11,12-
Required
Keyboarding I / 7127 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 9,10,11,12
Keyboarding II / 7128 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 9,10,11,12
Accounting I - / 7242 & 7243 / 1 credit / Year / Grades 10,11,12
Accounting II- DC / 7340 & 7341 / 1 credit / Year / Grades 11,12
Accounting Computer Applications / 7342 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 11,12
Economics / 7245 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 11,12
Practical Law - / 7248 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 11,12
Adventures in Small Business / 7320 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 11,12

Computer Science — page 17

Course / Course # / Credits / Offered / Open To
Computer Programming I / 5310 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 10,11,12
Computer Programming II / 5410 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 10,11,12
Computer Applications I / 5600 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 9,10,11,12
Computer Applications II - DC / 5610 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 10,11,12
Computer Applications III - DC / 5620 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 11,12
Information Technology Essentials / 5700 & 5710 / 1 credit / Year / Grades 11,12
Business Computer Applications I - / 7236 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 9,10,11,12
Business Computer Applications II / 7237 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 9,10,11,12

English — page 19

COURSE / Course # / CREDITS / OFFERED / OPEN TO
Debate I / 1170 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 9,10,11,12
Team Debate / 1190 & 1191 / 1 credit / Year / Grades 10,11,12
English I / 1201 & 1202 / 1 credit / Year / Grade 9 Required
English II or
College Prep English II / 1220 & 1221 or
1222 & 1223 / 1 credit / Year / Grade 10 Required
Encounters with Literature / Not offered / .5 credit / Semester / Grade 10,11,12
Drama / Not Offered / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 10,11,12
Speech I / 1280 / .5 credit / Semester / Grade 9,10,11,12
English III or
College Prep English III - / 1315 & 1316
or
1320 & 1321 / 1 credit / Year / Grade 11 Required
Newspaper / 1261 & 1262 / 1 credit / Year / Grades 10,11,12
Editing Newspaper / 1265 & 1266 / 1 credit / Year / Grades 11,12
Creative Writing / 1329 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 10,11,12
Novels / 1335 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 10,11,12
Technical Writing / 1328 / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 10,11,12
Shakespeare / Not offered / .5 credit / Semester / Grades 10,11,12
Yearbook / 1360 & 1361 / 1 credit / Year / Grades 10,11,12
Editing Yearbook / 1371 & 1372 / 1 credit / Year / Grades 11,12
Advanced Placement English- DC / 1421 & 1422 / 1 credit / Year / Grades 12
Reading for the Future / 1455 & 1456 / 1 credit / Year / Grades 9,10,11,12
Reading for the Future II / 1460 & 1461 / 1 credit / Year / Grades 10,11,12

Miscellaneous Fine Arts –pages 24