2016-17 registration booklet.pdf

2016-2017

SHS Registration 2 2016-2017

NONDISCRIMINATION IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

The Sisseton School District offers support to the school district for career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Food &

Natural Resources, Arts Audio/Video Technology & Communications, Business Management & Administration, Hospitality & Tourism,

Human Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics. Admission to these programs is

based on enrollment in secondary school courses as well as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics ) courses.

It is the policy of the Sisseton School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its CTE

programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments

of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

It is the policy of the Sisseton School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its

employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972;

and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The Sisseton School District will take steps to assure that lack of English

language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and CTE programs.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Superintendent, 504/Title IX Coordinator, 516 8th Ave. West, Sisseton, SD 57262, (605) 698-7613.

Further reference can be made with the Regional Director, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of

Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, 3rd floor, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550; FAX: 816-268-

0599; TDD: 800-877-8339; Email: [email protected].

NO DISCRIMINACIÓN EN CARRERA Y PROGRAMAS DE EDUCACIÓN TÉCNICA

El Distrito Escolar de Sisseton ofrece apoyo al distrito escolar para los programas de carrera y la educación técnica en la Agricultura

Alimentación y Recursos Naturales, Artes Audio Tecnología / Video y Comunicaciones, Gestión y Administración de Empresas, Hotelería y

Turismo, Servicios Humanos, Tecnología de la Información, Manufactura, Transporte, Distribución y Logística. La admisión a estos

programas se basa en la inscripción en los cursos de secundaria, así como cursos STEM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas).

Es la política del Distrito Escolar Sisseton no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o discapacidad en sus programas

de CTE, servicios o actividades como lo requiere el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmendada; Título IX de las

Enmiendas de Educación de 1972; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmendada.

Es la política del Distrito Escolar Sisseton no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento o edad, en sus

procedimientos de empleo, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmendada; Título IX de las

Enmiendas de Educación de 1972; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmendada. El Distrito Escolar de Sisseton

tomará medidas para asegurar que la falta de conocimientos del idioma inglés no sea una barrera para la admisión y participación en

todos los programas educacionales y de CTE.

La siguiente persona ha sido designada para atender las consultas relativas a las políticas de no discriminación:

Superintendente, Coordinador 504 / Título IX, 516 8th Ave. West, Sisseton, SD 57262, (605) 698 hasta 7613.

Además se puede hacer referencia con el Director Regional, Departamento de Educación de EE.UU., Oficina de Derechos Civiles del Departamento de Educación de Estados Unidos, Una Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, 3er piso, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106,

Teléfono: 816-268 -0550; FAX: 816-268-0599; TDD: 800-877-8339; Email: OCR.KansasCity@ed.

mailto:[email protected]


In addition to the selection of course offerings listed in this booklet, our High School offers opportunities in numerous extra curricular activities such as sports, student government, and student organizations. We encourage students to consider participation

in extra curricular activities to enrich their high school experience. Students select their classes from course offerings in this booklet during the spring semester in order for a master schedule to be built.

Choose Carefully

This registration booklet is written to assist students and their parents in making the best choices for educational experiences at Sisseton High School. It includes the following information:

Introduction and general information

regarding course choices

Courses required for graduation

Elective courses by subject

Course Descriptions

Welcome to Sisseton High School


Contents

Welcome.....................................................................3

Introduction................................................................5 South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship Infor. …………..7-8 Regents Scholar Diploma……………………………………………………9 Build Dakota Scholarship Infor……………………………………….10 Required Courses for ………………. Graduates.........11-12

Elective Courses…………………………………………………………….13-14 Dual Credit Classes/AP Classes/On-line Classes/ Virtual HS Classes……………………………………………... 15-19 College Level Athletic Eligibility Information……….…20 Course Descriptions

Computer Science Course Descriptions.....................21 Fine Arts Course Descriptions........................…………..23 Laboratory Science Course Descriptions..........………...26 Language Arts Course Descriptions.................……….. 28 Mathematics Course Descriptions.................…………… 31

Physical Education/Health Course Descriptions……… 32 Social Science Course Descriptions.................……….. 34 Technical Educational Course Descriptions……………….36


In the fall of the year all freshmen students explore their career interests through the state-mandated SDMyLife/CAREER CRUISING PROGRAM. Sophomores will take the Skills Assessment to help them match their personal skills to careers they are

interested in. All high school students are required to have a Personal Learning Plan in SDMyLife that lists all the classes a student has taken or still plans to take during their

academic career. Juniors and Seniors will be able to continue to use these programs to further

research careers . They will also be able to use the Education section of Career Cruising to search for post-secondary schools, specific programs, majors offered, and

financial aid programs. They will be able to use the Portfolio tool to build a portfolio to keep track of their career development activities and develop a personal learning

plan. The Career Cruising program also includes a resume builder to assist students in their job search process.

The career cruising program, guidance assistance, and classroom activities help students in determining tentative career choices relative to their abilities, interests

and experiences. Students may also narrow down their career choices to a particular Career Cluster during this experience. Those 16 career clusters are:

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Business, Management & Administration

Education & Training Finance

Government & Public Administration Health Science

Hospitality & Tourism Human Services

Information Technology Law, Public Safety & Security

Manufacturing Marketing, Sales & Service

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

You can access the Career Cruising site at www.SDMylife.com

Also for more information about careers check out www.doe.sd.gov

Introduction to Registration

http://www.sdmylife.com/

http://www.doe.sd.gov/


This registration booklet provides a summary of the numerous class choices students may select at Sisseton High School.

A middle school student who has not explored career choice programs should consider areas of interest before selecting electives. In ninth and tenth grade, these electives are limited because of mandatory credit requirements in Math, English, Science, Social

Studies, Health and Physical Education. Selection of electives is important to career- oriented students in the preparation for the world of work and for students

choosing post-secondary education to gain the preparation necessary for the

academic challenges they will face in college or a technical school.

The guidance contained in this booklet in no way changes the academic challenge for students at Sisseton High School. It is our attempt to encourage students to focus

their high school education toward post-secondary education, whether that be a

technical, associate or four-year program. We encourage all students to prepare for life long learning beyond high school.


South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship

Initial Eligibility Requirements The South Dakota Legislature established five requirements that all South

Dakota high school graduates must meet in order to establish their initial eligibility

in the Opportunity Scholarship program. These requirements specify that a recipient must:

1. Be a resident of South Dakota at time of high school graduation.

2. Have an ACT composite score of 24 or higher before beginning postsecondary education. If using a SAT score, the sum of the verbal and

mathematics scores on the SAT must be at least 1090. 3. Complete high school course requirements with no final grade below a C

(2.0 on a 4.0 scale) and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (grade of B) prior to graduation (Note: One unit of high school credit equals

1 year of instruction).

4. Effective for those students entering postsecondary education for the first time on or after August 2013, the curriculum requirements specified in

section 3 above are not required for any student who has received a composite score on the ACT of at least 28 and meets the ACT college

readiness benchmarks scores equaling or exceeding 18 for English, 22 for Reading, 22 for Math, and 23 for Science.

5. Attend a university, college, or technical school accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and

Schools and that provides instruction from a campus located in South Dakota.

6. Enter into program within 5 years of high school graduation, or within 1 year of the student's release from active duty military service (if that release is

within 5 years of the date of the student's high school graduation). Students seeking to transfer from a regionally accredited university, college, or

technical school located outside of South Dakota may do so within two years

following high school graduation and be eligible to receive a partial award.

For more information, contact:

Dr. Paul D. Turman South Dakota Board of Regents

306 E. Capitol Ave., Suite 200

Pierre, SD 57501-2545

(605) 773-3455

[email protected]

http://www.sdbor.edu/OpportunityScholarship/Initial_Eligibility/curriculum.htm

mailto:[email protected]


High School Curriculum Requirements To meet the curriculum requirements for the Opportunity Scholarship, all recipients must receive a C or

higher on all coursework including:

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

o Approved career and technical education courses

o 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)

Students seeking to determine whether coursework at their particular school district will

be counted toward units in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Fine Arts, or

Modern/Classical Language, are encouraged to contact personnel in the guidance office to

review the list of approved courses. Career and Technical Education courses that have been

approved by the Department of Education can be used by students to meet the "Approved

career and technical education course" units.

Additionally, the legislature has provided an alternative for students by allowing those with a

28 ACT score (and meeting each of the college readiness benchmarks for the four sub-

scores) to become eligible. In such cases, the curriculum requirements do not need to be met,

this pertains to students graduating in 2014 and after.

http://www.ris.sdbor.edu/documents/ApprovedCourseList.pdf





























Regents Scholar Diploma

In 1988, the South Dakota Board of Regents identified the Regents' Scholar Curriculum which is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in their high school coursework providing the necessary skills for college and career readiness. This curriculum includes coursework in six content areas including:

4 units of English: Courses with major emphasis upon grammar, composition, or literary analysis.

4 units of algebra or higher mathematics: Algebra, geometry, or other advanced mathematics including accelerated or honors mathematics; 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 (1) 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.

3 units of social studies: History, economics, sociology, geography, government--including U.S. and South Dakota, American Problems, and similar courses.

2 units of a modern or classical language (includes American Sign Language): The two units must be in the same language.

1 unit of fine arts: Coursework in art, theatre or music. Such credit may be in appreciation, analysis, or performance.

Effective in 2001, the Regents' Scholar Diploma program was established as an academic letter that school districts use to recognize graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence through the completion of coursework in the six content areas. Additionally, high school graduates designated as Regents' Scholars automatically are admitted to all six public universities. For students to be nominated as a recipients of the Regents' Scholar Diploma, they must have 1) graduated from a South Dakota high school; 2) completed the coursework identified in the six areas outlined above; 3) receive a “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher on all required coursework; and 4) maintained an unweighted cumulative grade point average of a “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) throughout high school.


BUILD DAKOTA SCHOLARSHIPS

The Build Dakota Scholarship Program is for students interested in pursuing

technical institute training in a qualified program.

How does it work? Both in-state and out-of-state students who demonstrate financial need are

eligible for the scholarships. The scholarships will support tuition, fees, books, tools and other required

program expenses in the eligible technical institute programs. Recipients of the scholarships will commit to living and working in the state,

in their field of study, for three years following graduation.

More detailed information about the qualified programs at each technical institute in South Dakota can be found by contacting the admissions offices at the

institution. These scholarships will allow more students to obtain degrees in high-

demand fields.


The Sisseton School Board has the following

credit requirements for students graduating from

Sisseton High School through the year 2017.

4 credits of English

At least 3 credits of Math

At least 3 credits of Science

3 credits of Social Science

Including: ½ of Geography, ½ credit of World History, 1

credit of American (US) History,

and 1 credit of Government

½ credit of Economics or Personal Finance

1 credit of Health and ½ credit of Physical Ed.

1 credit of a Fine Arts Class:

Art, Band, Chorus, or Theatre

½ credit of a computer class

In addition:

All students must also take 1 credit of

any combination of the following:

World Language, CTE (career and technical education)

classes, or SHS Independent Study Experience class.

All students need 22 credits to graduate.


FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2014 AND AFTER.

High School Graduation Requirements As approved by the South Dakota Board of Education Nov. 2, 2009

A student’s Personal Learning Plan must document a minimum of 22 credits that include the following:

(1.) Four units of Language Arts – must include: a. Writing – 1.5 units b. Literature – 1.5 units (must

include .5 unit of American Literature) c. Speech or Debate – .5 unit d. Language Arts elective – .5 unit

(2.) Three units of Mathematics – must include: a. Algebra I – 1 unit b. *Algebra II – 1 unit c.

*Geometry – 1 unit

(3.) Three units of Lab Science – must include: a. Biology – 1 unit b. Any Physical Science – 1 unit c.

*Chemistry or Physics – 1 unit

(4.) Three units of Social Studies – must include: a. U.S. History – 1 unit b. U.S. Government – .5 unit c.

World History – .5 unit d. Geography – .5 unit

(5.) One unit of the following-any combination: a. Approved Career & Technical Education

b. Capstone Experience or Service Learning c. World Language

(6.) One unit of Fine Arts

(7.) One-half unit of Personal Finance or Economics

(8.) One-half unit of Physical Education

(9.) One-half unit of Health or Health Integration

*With school and parent/guardian approval, a student may be excused from this course in favor of a

more appropriate course. A student may be excused from Algebra II or Geometry, but not both. A

student is still required to take three units of Math. If a student is excused from Chemistry or Physics,

the student must still take three units of Lab Science.


9TH GRADE CHOICES/ ELECTIVES

STUDY HALL

EXPLORING OCCUPATIONS- 1 CREDIT

(2 SEM.) CTE

AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES

1/2 CREDIT (1 SEM.) CTE

AGRICULTURE EXPLORATIONS- 1 CREDIT

(2 SEM.) CTE

COMPUTER 1- ½ CREDIT (1 SEM.)

HOSPITALITY- ½ CREDIT (1 SEM.) CTE

NUTRITION & WELLNESS- ½ CREDIT

(1 SEM.) CTE

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT- ½ CREDIT CTE

SPANISH 1- 1 CREDIT (2 SEM.)


STUDY HALL ART 1- CREATIVE ART- 1 CREDIT

ART 2- DRAWING & PAINTING- 1 CREDIT

CHORUS- 1 CREDIT

BAND- 1 CREDIT

THEATRE- 1 CREDIT

SPANISH 1 & 2- 1 CREDIT

GRAPHIC DESIGN- ½ CREDIT CTE

WEBPAGE DESIGN- ½ CREDIT CTE

DESKTOP PUBLISHING- ½ CREDIT CTE

WELLNESS- ½ CREDIT

WEIGHT LIFTING- ½ CREDIT

AG & NAT. RESOURCES- ½ CREDIT CTE

APP. ANIMAL SCIENCE 1- ½ CREDIT CTE


AG. MECHANICS- ½ CREDIT CTE

POWER & MACHINERY- ½ CREDIT CTE

HORTI. & CROP PROD.- ½ CREDIT CTE

AG MANAGE. & MARKET.- ½ CREDIT CTE

DRAFTING & WOODS- 1 CREDIT CTE

AUTO TECHNOLOGY- 1 CREDIT CTE

SMALL ENGINES- 1 CREDIT

INTRO TO BUSINESS- ½ CREDIT CTE

BUSINESS LAW- ½ CREDIT CTE

PARENTING- ½ CREDIT CTE

NUTRITION & WELL.- ½ CREDIT CTE

HOSPITALITY- ½ CREDIT CTE

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT- ½ CREDIT CTE

SDMyLife/PERSONAL LEARNING PLAN WORKSHEET



STUDY HALL

ART 1- CREATIVE ART- 1 CREDIT


ART 3- CRAFTS- 1 CREDIT

POTTERY- ½ CREDIT

PAINTING 2- ½ CREDIT

CHORUS- 1 CREDIT

BAND- 1 CREDIT

THEATRE- 1 CREDIT

SPANISH 1 &2- 1 CREDIT

WELLNESS- ½ CREDIT

WEIGHT LIFTING- ½ CREDIT

DESKTOP PUBLISHING- 1 CREDIT CTE

DESKTOP PUBLISHING 2- 1 CREDIT

PSYCHOLOGY- ½ CREDIT

SOCIOLOGY- ½ CREDIT



ACCT. - ½ CREDIT OR 1 CREDIT CTE

INTRO. TO BUSINESS- ½ CREDIT CTE


CULINARY ARTS- 1 CREDIT CTE

HUMAN DEVELOP.- ½ CREDIT CTE







HORT.& CROP PROD.- ½ CREDIT CTE




INTRO. TO ENGINEERING-1 CREDIT CTE


STUDY HALL

ART 1- CREATIVE ART- 1 CREDIT


ART 3- CRAFTS- 1 CREDIT

POTTERY- ½ CREDIT CTE

PAINTING 2- ½ CREDIT CTE

CHORUS- 1 CREDIT

BAND- 1 CREDIT

THEATRE- 1 CREDIT

SPANISH 1 & 2- 1 CREDIT

WELLNESS- ½ CREDIT

WEIGHTLIFTING- ½ CREDIT

HYPER- ½ OR 1 CREDIT

PSYCHOLOGY- ½ CREDIT

SOCIOLOGY- ½ CREDIT



DESKTOP PUBLISHING 1 & 2- 1 CREDIT

AUDIO VISUAL PROD.- 1 CREDIT CTE

ACCT. 1- ½ CREDIT OR 1 CREDIT CTE

ACCT. 2- ½ CREDIT

INTRO TO BUSINESS- ½ CREDIT CTE


HUMAN DEVELP.-1/2 CREDIT CTE


CULINARY ARTS- 1 CREDIT CTE

INDEPENDENT STUDY EXPER.- ½ OR 1

CREDIT


APP. ANIMAL SC. 1- ½ CREDIT CTE




HORT. & CROP PRO.- ½ CREDIT CTE




INTRO. TO ENGINEERING- 1 CREDIT CTE


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ANY

STUDENTS TAKING COURSES ON-LINE,

THROUGH DUAL-CREDIT, OR VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL-

SISSETON HIGH SCHOOL, THROUGH EXPERIENCE, HAS

FOUND THAT MOST OF THESE CLASSES ARE EXTREMELY

RIGOROUS. MOST OF THESE CLASSES ARE COLLEGE-

LEVEL WORK AND REQUIRE INTENSE INDEPENDENT

STUDYING. ALL STUDENTS TAKING THESE CLASSES

NEED TO HAVE AT LEAST A 2.5 GPA, BE AT LEAST A

JUNIOR, & HAVE EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE.

FOR THE STUDENT’S BENEFIT WE ALLOW STUDENTS TO

SIGN UP FOR ONLY 2 ON-LINE CLASSES PER SEMESTER

THEIR FIRST TIME TAKING ON-LINE CLASSES. IF A

STUDENT HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A SEMESTER

WITH 2 OF THESE CLASSES THEY COULD ADD A 3RD

CLASS THE SEMESTER AFTER THAT.

IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO BE AWARE THAT STUDENTS

TAKING ON-LINE CLASSES NEED TO HAVE ACCESS, IN

THEIR HOME, TO UP-TO-DATE COMPUTERS WITH

INTERNET ACCESS. THESE INTRUCTORS EXPECT

STUDENTS TO BE ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH

ASSIGNMENTS REGARDLESS OF SNOW DAYS, SPORTS

& SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, ETC.


COLLEGE COURSES FOR DUAL CREDIT:

Note of Warning: Failing or doing poorly in these classes may affect the status of your college entrance, your college GPA, and your financial aid.

Dual credit is an opportunity for high school students who meet college or

technical school admissions standards to enroll in postsecondary institutions in South Dakota and simultaneously earn credits for both their

high school diploma and postsecondary degree or certificate.

Students can earn dual credit by directly enrolling into a postsecondary institution’s coursework. These courses are offered by the postsecondary

institution’s faculty members, are governed by the postsecondary institution’s policies, and follow the postsecondary institution’s

established processes for admissions, registration, billing and grade reporting.

Through this program approved by the SD Legislature, dual credit

coursework is available to high school students in grades 11-12 at the

rate of $40.00 per credit. Most classes are 3 credits so most classes would cost approximately $120. Students are responsible for cost of the class

and any required textbooks or related course materials.

Students are able to choose from a number of on-line classes, including general education and career and technical education courses. These dual

credit classes are available at USD, SDSU, NSU, BHSU, DSU, and SDSMT. They are also available at the technical institutes LATI, STI, MTI, AND

WDT.

HOW TO ACCESS Dual Credit Classes.

You may access classes through the SDMyLife website through our school

web page. You may also access dual credit classes on the website of any of the colleges or technical schools you are interested in attending.


Dual Credit positives to consider:

Dual credit is an opportunity to receive HS & college credit at the same

time. It will allow you to get an idea of what college coursework is like.

Dual credit may also allow you the opportunity to take classes that are not offered at SHS. You may be able to take some classes that allow you

to learn more in your area of interest, and or explore an area of interest in more depth.

Dual credit provides you an opportunity to get a “jump start” on college.

You may reduce the number of credits you need to take while in college.

Dual Credit Challenges to Consider:

The courses are college-level so expectations may be much higher.

Students are expected to put in more time out of class, as well as greater amounts of readings, in-depth class discussion, and complete and detailed

knowledge of areas being studied. At the university level it is common to expect to study 2 or 3 hours outside of class for every hour in class. If you

have trouble organizing your time or working independently this may not be a good choice for you.

If you fail a dual credit class, you may not be allowed to register for

future dual credit classes.

Attendance is critical and many courses have a strict attendance policy. If you are actively involved in extra-curricular activities they might detract

from your ability to attend class. Remember that this is a serious

commitment of your time and energy. Be realistic about the time you have available and the time required for the class.

Most of this information can be found through accessing the SD Dept. of Education website or our SDMyLife website on our SHS school website.


VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL- The SD Virtual High School is a clearinghouse of distance courses offered by providers that have been approved by the SD Dept. of Ed. Students need to enroll in these classes

through the guidance office at SHS. There are a wide variety of classes offered. All junior & senior students taking these classes will need administrative approval to enroll. These classes are approved and paid for by the Sisseton School District. Because of this

it is more difficult to add and drop these classes. Students need to seriously consider the decision to take these classes. Application Deadline- March 14th

Classes offered through the SD Virtual High School are aligned to SD state standards,

employ qualified instructional staff, and there is an evaluation component to demonstrate course completion. Also, the educational providers will work with the local district to meet special needs in order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Classes will be approved for SHS students for the following reasons:

1 Students who want to take courses not offered at SHS.

2 Students looking for advanced coursework.

Medical Terminology- 8010AO CTE

Credit- ½ credit

Course Description- This class will provide students with an understanding of basic

medical terms. A qualifying score on the final medical terminology test will provide articulated credit to SD technical institutes.

Juniors or Seniors may take this course. This course is provided by DIAL Educational

Service through Virtual High School. It is on-line and can be taken when it will fit the student’s schedule. You will need to be approved to take this class. Staff

will look at your academic record and attendance. This class is only open to Juniors and Seniors.

CT00599 - Introduction to Sports Medicine (CTE 14062)

Credit- ½ Juniors and Seniors only. Fall Semester.

Course Description- This course is designed to give students an introduction into the field of athletic training and professions associated with sports medicine. The student will learn

the very basics associated with prevention and care of athletic injuries, specific human anatomy, injury evaluation as well as treatment and rehabilitation. Students interested in pursuing a career as a certified athletic trainer, physical therapist, physician, or other

health care professional will benefit from this course.

CT00605 - Wildlife and Fisheries (CTE 18501) Spring Semester.

Credit- ½ Juniors and Seniors only.

Course Description- This course is for the student who is interested in hunting, fishing,

outdoor recreation, and environmental science. Topics covered include: species identification, laws and regulations, and environmental issues.


LEARNING POWER-AP CLASSES-FREE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MARCH 14TH. Sisseton HS Administration

and appropriate faculty will approve interested students. A solid background in the identified content area will be essential to a student’s success. The National Math

and Science Initiative will support cash incentives of $100.00 to students taking these classes and passing the end-of-the course exams with a score of 3 or higher.

There is no tuition cost to students taking these classes. Students will receive one credit for these year long courses.

These classes are on-line and will require a great deal of independent learning and responsibility from students. Enrolling in these classes

should be considered carefully because this is an out of building enrollment and effects other students, staff, and programs.

Classes Available are:

AP Calculus AB- (Prerequisite is Pre-Calculus) 5015 5015S

AP English Language & Composition- (Prerequisite is usually English III Honors) 5016 5016S

AP English Lit & Composition- (Prerequisite is AP English Lang. & Comp.)

5018 5018S

AP Biology- (Prerequisite is Chemistry) 518 518S

AP Statistics- (Prerequisite is Algebra II Honors)

AP Chemistry- (Prerequisite is Chemistry Honors) 5017 5017S

AP Physics 1 – (Prerequisite is Physics Honors)


ATTENTION STUDENT ATHLETES

Students and parents are responsible for choosing the appropriate high school classes for athletic eligibility at the college of the student’s choice.

If you are interested in playing sports after high school, there are steps that you

must take to insure you are academically eligible to compete at the next level. For a student who would like to pursue a sport at either the Division One or Division

Two levels, you need to go to the NCAA Initial Eligibility Center and examine the “NCAA College-Bound Student-Athletes” link. Go to the “Resources” tab and then

access the “U.S. Students” link. There will be guidelines as to what you, as a student, need to do academically and in the area of standardized testing. In

addition, you may want to contact the specific college you have in mind to ask them the requirements they might suggest. In athletics, not all schools are at the

same level and consequently do not all have the same eligibility requirements.

Usually, the size of the school has an influence on what level they compete at in

collegiate athletics. For example, South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota, North Dakota State University, and the University of North Dakota

are rather large institutions and compete at Division One in the NCCA system. Northern State University, Minnesota State University-Moorehead and Augustana

College of Science are smaller schools who are in Division Two while a school like

North Dakota State College of Science competes at another level called The Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) which has an entirely different

governing group and another set of regulations.

These are example schools and the most important thing to remember is that you

want to contact the school(s) you have in mind early in your high school career in order for you to make the right academic decisions.

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