INTRODUCTION TO REGISTRATION BY CAREER CLUSTER

The purpose of this registration booklet is to enable De Smet High School students, with the aid of their parents, counselor, teachers, and principal, to develop the proper course selection which best meets the individual student’s needs. Students should select the program of study, which correlates with their interests and abilities and leads to the achievement of personal, educational, and career goals. Students will not be “locked into” a path of study but will be encouraged to explore all available opportunities.

This registration book will assist students to plan ahead and to make informed decisions about their courses. The registration process puts an emphasis on career clusters. Career clusters are occupational areas grouped according to interests, aptitudes, and ability to guide young people in exploring and choosing a high school “emphasis” (career major). Outlined in this booklet are the sixteen career clusters and their corresponding courses. The sixteen clusters include:

  • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
  • Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
  • Education & Training
  • Government & Public Administration
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Science, Technology, Engineering &
Mathematics /
  • Architecture & Construction
  • Business Management & Administration
  • Finance
  • Health Science
  • Human Services
  • Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
  • Marketing, Sales & Service
  • Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Students are encouraged to take the courses that are recommended for their chosen career cluster to enhance their training and help prepare them for a future in that specific career cluster. As a general rule, required courses fall under each of the six clusters.

The total class schedule in the packet represents our best educated guess as to what the schedule for the 2009-2010 school year will look like. There are such things as teacher resignations and student needs that may cause minor changes to be made. It does represent a fairly accurate picture of the schedule we will use.

Jim Altenburg,Principal

Dwayne LaFave, Student Counselor

General Information for Registration

1.Graduation from De Smet High School requires 22 ½ credits. All Freshmen as of 2006 are required to take the Health & PE class offered period 5 to meet graduation requirements

2.Students graduating in 2005 and there after need 1 unit of Fine Arts. In that year and thereafter one credit of Fine Arts will be required. A credit in Fine Arts is defined as a credit in Art I, Art II, Instrumental Music (Band), Graphic Layout & Design, Drawing/Computer Graphics or Vocal Music. This means that all incoming Freshmen will need to take one year of the art classes or two years of band before graduating. The exception to this will be in vocal music- a student will need to take two years to receive one credit towards graduation. This can be used only to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement if no other Fine Arts classes are taken. The reason there is such a restriction on vocal music is that it does not meet every day of the week for the required number of minutes specified by the State Board.

3.Students can only use two (2) band credits toward graduation. One-half credit a year is earned for every year in band.

4.Students interested in taking a second year of art are to note that Art I and Art II are alternated and a student can receive two (2) credits toward graduation for these courses. One is not a prerequisite for theother.

5.CHIP Program – Chip is a career exploration program, which exposes students to a variety of on the job work settings while earning highschool credit. It offers a variety of options for employers to work directly with students so they can develop good work habits and basic entry-level training.

6.DDN/Internet – State law allows eleventh and twelfth grade students to “enroll in not more than two courses per fall or spring semester which are offered at an institution of higher education or post-secondary vocational educational institution.” Those who are academicallyprepared, self-disciplined, and well organized should be encouragedto consider university courses. Placement examinations or test scoresmay be required to determine whether a student may enroll in certaincourses. You will receive full credit toward high school graduation aswell as college credit for every course you take. The De Smet SchoolDistrict will pay for the textbooks for the classes. The students will be responsible for the tuition.

7.De Smet High School has an articulation agreement whereby high school class work can be accepted as credit at Lake Area Technical Institute in the following areas: Agriculture – Computer – Accounting.

NONDISCRIMINATION

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, sex, religion, national background, handicap, and other human difference. Respect for the dignity and worth of each individual will be paramount in the establishment of all policies by the Board and in the administration of those policies. The Constitution of our nation and state, pertinent legislation enacted at those two levels of government, as well as court interpretations regarding citizens’ rights, under this grid statement.

Basic rules to follow:

  1. All students must register for 5 academic classes for the year.

2.All classes listed are for one year unless marked ½.

3.Band is a ½ credit. Only two band creditscan be used toward graduation.

4.Chorus is a ½ credit and can be counted as ½ credit of fine arts needed

for graduation if band and art classes are not taken.

5.Physical Education/Health is a state required course.

6.On the registration sheet fill in courses you will be taking next year.

Be sure to fill in the period that the class is scheduled for. This includes

study halls.

7.This registration is final for next year so a great deal of care should be

taken in course selection. You may wish to visit personally with

Mr. LaFave, a staff member, or Mr. Altenburg after visiting with your parents.

8.Students are advised to check the overview page to see that they are

familiar with the graduation requirements for the class of 2010 and beyond.

9.Deadline to return registration sheets is April 10, 2009

** DHS graduation requirements are above and beyond State diploma requirements

ADMISSIONS: POST-HIGH SCHOOL INSTITUTIONS

South Dakota Board of Regents Schools

Black HillsStateUniversity

DakotaStateUniversity

Northern StateUniversity

South DakotaSchool of Mines and Technology

South DakotaStateUniversity

University of South Dakota

Applicants must meet the general requirements in “A” AND the subject matter requirements in “B”. Requirements in section “C” apply only to theSchool of Mines and Technology. Requirements in section “D” apply only to THE UNIVERSITY of South Dakota.

Applications from students with deficiencies are reviewed on an individual basis by each university to which they apply.

Rank in the top 60% of their high school graduating class;

OR Achieve an ACT composite score of 18 or above or SAT score of 870 or above or the SAT Reasoning Test Math and Critical Reading subscores total 870 or above.

OR Earn a GPA of at least 2.6 on a 4.0 scale in all high school courses.

  1. Complete the following required courses with a cumulative grade point average of a "C" or higher (2.0 on a 4.0 scale):

4 years of English

OR ACT English sub-test score of 18 or above

OR AP English score of 3 or above

3 years of Advanced Mathematics*

OR ACT Math sub-test score of 20 or above

OR AP Calculus score of 3 or above

3 years of Laboratory Science**

OR ACT Science Reasoning sub-test score of 17 or above

OR AP Science score of 3 or above

3 years of Social Science

OR ACT Social Studies/Reading sub-test score of 17 or above

OR AP Social Studies score of 3 or above

1 year of Fine Arts

OR AP Fine Arts score of 3 or above

Computer Science: At the time of admission, it is expected that students will have basic keyboarding skills and have had experience in using computer word processing, database, and spreadsheet packages and in using the Internet or other wide area networks. These expectations may be met by high school course work. Effective Fall 2006, entering students who have not taken such high school coursework must complete a specified computer course addressing these skills and competencies within the first 42 credit hours attempted.

* Advanced mathematics includes algebra or any higher level of math.

** Laboratory science includes biology, chemistry, physics, or other approved science courses in which there is a weekly lab period scheduled.

  1. The School of Mines will automatically accept for admission students who...

obtain an ACT composite score of 25 AND obtain an ACT math subscore of 25 (or SAT equivalent score)

OR obtain a high school GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and have taken four years of mathematics

OR are South Dakota Regents' Scholars

The School of Mines will review and consider for acceptance students who meet BOR requirements . . .

AND obtain an ACT composite score of at least 21 (or equivalent SAT score)

OR obtain an ACT math subscore of at least 21 (or equivalent SAT score)

OR achieve a high school GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

  1. The University of South Dakota will automatically accept for admission students who...

obtain an ACT composite score of 20, a 2.6 GPA or rank in the top 50% of their class. Qualifying subtest ACT scores are 20 in English, 22 in Mathematics and 19 in Laboratory Science and Social Science.

South Dakota Technical Schools

Lake Area Technical Institute – Watertown

Mitchell Technical Institute – Mitchell

Southeast Technical Institute – Sioux Falls

Western Dakota Technical Institute – Rapid City

Admission into a post-secondary technical institute is based on individual program admission requirements. All applicants must submit a high school transcript and standardized test scores. Admission requirements for many technical programs exceed the requirements for University admission. Students planning to go to technical school should review specific programs to determine recommended high school classes. Most are advised to enroll in academically challenging subjects at the high school level, especially math, science and computers. Post-secondary credits can be earned at the high school level in some programs.

South Dakota Private Schools/Out of State Schools

Policies are specific to each institution.

Students and parents may obtain admission requirements from the school counselor or by directly contacting individual institutions.

Scholarships, Diplomas, Articulation & Dual Enrollment

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
This scholarship is a new program that awards $5,000 scholarship over four years to qualifying high school graduates who complete the Regents Scholar curriculum and maintain certain academic standards. Eligibility is based on an application submitted by the student, along with copies of the high school transcript and documentation of a minimum ACT or SAT score.
Eligibility Requirements
  • Be a resident of South Dakota at time of high school graduation.
  • Have an ACT composite score of 24 or higher. If using a SAT score, the sum of the verbal and mathematics scores on the SAT must be at least 1070.
  • Complete high school course requirements commonly known as the Regents Scholar Curriculum with no final grade below a C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) and a cumulative high school GP of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (grade of B).

Board of Regents Scholar Requirements
The South Dakota Department of Education and the Board of Regents officially recognize seniors committed to academic excellence by issuing Regent Scholar Diplomas to those graduating seniors with a cumulative grade point average of no less than 3.0 and have the following courses.
Regents Scholar Curriculum
  1. Four credits of English (courses with major emphasis on grammar, composition, or literary analysis. One year of debate instruction may be included to meet this requirement.
  2. Four credits of algebra, geometry, trigonometry or other advanced mathematics including accelerate or honors mathematics (algebra) provided at the 8th grade level. Not included are arithmetic, business, consumer or general mathematics, or other similar courses.
  3. Four credits of science must include: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Biology and Physics
  4. Three credits of social studies, such as history, economics, sociology, geography, government,Moderen Problems, etc.
  5. Two credits of a modern (including American Sign Language) or classical language. The two credits must be in the same language.
  6. One credit of fine arts, effective Fall 2005; one-half credit for graduations prior to that date. Examples are art, theater, or music—including appreciation, analysis, or performance of any of these.
  7. One-half credit of computer science. Students will have basic keyboarding skills and have had experience in using computer word processing, database, and spreadsheet packages, and in using the internet or other wide area networks.

Career and Technical Education Scholar Requirements
The South Dakota Department of Education and the Career and Technical Education Division recognizes students who have completed a concentration (3 credits) of approved level course work in a Career and Technical Education program in addition to academic core requirements.
CTE Scholar Eligibility Requirements
  1. A minimum of two credits will be in a specific CTE program; the third credit may be in a supporting area such as computers, careers, technology, internships, or a related academic subject.
  2. The technical coursework must be eligible for articulated credit through South Dakota’s technical institutes.
  3. A minimum of a 4.0 grade point average in CTE coursework in addition to a 3.5 overall grade point average.

Dual Enrollment and Articulation
Courses offered to the high school students through one of South Dakota’s postsecondary schools means dual credit at the high school and at the university level. Articulated credits are acquired through high school level coursework which has been approved by a technical institute as meeting institute-level standards. Students with articulated credit may enroll at a technical institute and receive postsecondary credit for that coursework without paying for those credits.

NCAA Requirements

As a prospective student-athlete at a Division I or II institution, you are responsible for fulfilling the requirements for participation. Information concerning who needs to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse and necessary documentation can be found at

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

The Academic Competitiveness Grant was made available for the first time for the 2006-2007 school year for first-year college students who graduated from high school after January 1, 2006, and for second-year college students who graduated from high school after January 1, 2005.

How Much Can a Student Receive?

An Academic Competitiveness Grant provides $750 for the first year of study and $1,300 for the second year. Note: The amount of the ACG, when combined with a Pell Grant, may not exceed the student's cost of attendance. In addition, if the number of eligible students is large enough that payment of the full grant amounts would exceed the program appropriation in any fiscal year, then the amount of the grant to each eligible student may be ratably reduced.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for each academic year, a student must:

Be a U.S. citizen;

Be a Federal Pell Grant recipient;

Be enrolled full-time in a degree program;

Be enrolled in the first or second academic year of his or her program of study at a two-year or four-year degree-granting

institution;

Have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study (after January 1, 2006, if a first-year student, and after

January 1, 2005, if a second-year student);

If a first-year student, not have been previously enrolled in an undergraduate program; and

If a second-year student, have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale for the first academic

year.

Note - Additional eligibility requirements go into effect July 1, 2009. See the 2009-10 Funding Education Beyond High School – The Guide to Federal Student Aid for a complete requirements listing.

Recognized rigorous secondary school programs of study

For qualifying for an ACG, any one of the following programs meet the "rigorous secondary school program of study" requirement:

  1. Rigorous secondary school programs designated by state education agencies (SEAs) and state-authorized local education

agencies (LEAs) and recognized by the Secretary of Education.

  1. Advanced or honors secondary school programs established by states.
  2. Secondary school programs identified by a state-level partnership recognized by the State Scholars Initiative of the Western

Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) of Boulder, Colorado.

  1. A program for a student who completes at least two courses in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program with a

score of four or higher on the course examinations or at least two Advanced Placement (AP) courses with a score of three or higher on the College Board's exams for those courses.

  1. A secondary school program in which a student completes, at minimum:

Four years of English;

Three years of math, including algebra I and a higher level class such as algebra II, geometry, or data analysis andstatistics;

Three years of science, including one year each of at least two of the following courses: biology, chemistry, and physics;

Three years of social studies; and

One year of a language other than English.

For each calendar year, the Secretary publishes a list of all rigorous secondary school programs of study. Click here for the list of rigorous secondary school programs for each year of graduation

Sixteen Career Clusters and Their Pathways
A Career Cluster is a grouping of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities. The sixteen career clusters provide an organizing tool for schools, small learning communities, academies and magnet schools.
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Food Products and Processing Systems
Plant Systems
Animal Systems
Power, Structural & Technical Systems
Natural Resources Systems
Environmental Service Systems
Agribusiness Systems
Architecture & Construction
Design/Pre-Construction
Construction
Maintenance/Operations
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Audio and Video Technology and Film
Printing Technology
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Journalism and Broadcasting
Telecommunications
Business Management & Administration
General Management
Business Information Management
Human Resources Management
Operations Management
Administrative Support
Education & Training
Administration and Administrative Support
Professional Support Services
Teaching/Training
Finance
Securities & Investments
Business Finance
Accounting
Insurance
Banking Services
Government & Public Administration
Governance
National Security
Foreign Service
Planning
Revenue and Taxation
Regulation
Public Management and Administration
Health Science
Therapeutic Services
Diagnostic Services
Health Informatics
Support Services
Biotechnology Research and Development / Hospitality & Tourism
Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Lodging
Travel & Tourism
Recreation, Amusements & Attractions
Human Services
Early Childhood Development & Services
Counseling & Mental Health Services
Family & Community Services
Personal Care Services
Consumer Services
Information Technology
Network Systems
Information Support and Services
Web and Digital Communications
Programming and Software Development
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Correction Services
Emergency and Fire Management Services
Security & Protective Services
Law Enforcement Services
Legal Services
Manufacturing
Production
Manufacturing Production Process Development
Maintenance, Installation & Repair
Quality Assurance
Logistics & Inventory Control
Health, Safety and Environmental
Assurance
Marketing
Marketing Management
Professional Sales
Merchandising
Marketing Communications
Marketing Research
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Science and Math
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Transportation Operations
Logistics Planning and Management Services
Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance
Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management and Regulation
Health, Safety and Environmental Management
Sales and Service

The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources