1. Welcome to Goodland High School 2013-2014

2. USD 352 Graduation Requirements 4 credits English 3 credits Math 3 credits Science 3 credits Social Studies 1 credit PE/Health 1 credit Computer Technology 1 credit Fine Arts 9 Electives = 24 Total Credits

3. English  Graduation requirements - 4 credits Freshman = English I Sophomore = English II Junior = English III  12th - English IV or  Composition I & Composition II (College English 101 and 102)  Dual Credit Option

4. Math Graduation requirements - 3 credits Course placement is based on assessments past performance teacher recommendation Course placement is based on assessments past performance teacher recommendation

5. Math Graduation requirements - 3 credits Math Matters I (Instructor Permission) Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Applied Math I Advanced Math Courses: Pre-Calculus / Trigonometry (College Algebra - dual credit option) Calculus (senior level) - dual credit option Math Matters I (Instructor Permission) Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Applied Math I Advanced Math Courses: Pre-Calculus / Trigonometry (College Algebra - dual credit option) Calculus (senior level) - dual credit option

6. ~~~ Trig/Pre-Calc ACT scores required: 22 on math & 18 on reading Compass scores required: 50 on Math 69 on reading ~~~ English Comp I & II ACT scores required: 18 on English and 18 on reading Compass scores required: Writing 55 & Reading 73 If scores are not high enough on the ACT, students may take the Compass Test (can take only twice) Begin taking the ACT in April or June of your Sophomore year. ACT Requirements for Dual Credit Classes

7. Science 3 credits required for graduation  Earth Science I (EPSCI)  EPSCI II  Biology I  Biology II  Chemistry I  Chemistry II (dual credit)  Physics (KBOR Scholar)  Senior Biology (dual credit - pending enrollment #’s)  Earth Science I (EPSCI)  EPSCI II  Biology I  Biology II  Chemistry I  Chemistry II (dual credit)  Physics (KBOR Scholar)  Senior Biology (dual credit - pending enrollment #’s)

8. PE/Health  PE/Health ~ required course ~Probably was taken your Freshman year  Elective PE Courses  Advanced PE  Strength Training  Body Toning  PE/Health ~ required course ~Probably was taken your Freshman year  Elective PE Courses  Advanced PE  Strength Training  Body Toning

9. Computer Technology Required (QPA) Courses that qualify at GHS (alphabetical order) Accounting I Computer Applications (basic) Computer Graphics Drafting CAD Graphic Design Web Page Design

10. Social Studies 3 credits required for graduation Social Studies Requirements: 1 credit of World History 1 credit American History (Junior).5 credits American Government (Senior).5 Credit of Psychology, Sociology, Current Social Issues, or Business Economics

11. Fine Arts 1 Credit of Art or Music Required for Graduation Art classes –Art I –Graphic Design –Computer Graphics –Advanced Art –Advanced Placement Art

12. Fine Arts 1 Credit of Art or Music Required for Graduation Music classes –Music Appreciation –Music Theory –Instrumental Music Band Jazz Band (Zero Hour @.5 credit) –Vocal Music Black & Gold Choir Mixed Chorale X-Pressos

13. ELECTIVES Spanish Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Spanish IV FOREIGN LANGUAGES

14. Electives LANGUAGE ARTS Yearbook - by application (Sophomore,Junior,Senior) Newspaper Production

15. Electives Marketing Management –Business Essentials –Entrepreneurship –Marketing I –Sports & Entertainment Marketing –Business Economics –Accounting –Marketing Management

16. Electives Marketing Communications –Business Essentials –Entrepreneurship –Marketing I –Sports & Entertainment Marketing –Business Economics –Graphic Design –Computer Graphics –Web Page Design –Marketing Communications –Integrated Marketing Applications

17. Electives Applied Technology Classes –Investigations in Technology (Introduction to Industrial Technology) –Engineering & Design (General Drafting) –Engineering Principles (Drafting CAD) –Engineering Research & Development (Architectural Design) –Advanced Studies in Architecture –Interior Design IIB –Cabinet Making I (Furniture/Cabinetmaking) –Cabinet Making II (Furniture/Cabinetmaking) –Cabinet Making III (Furniture/Cabinetmaking)

18. Electives FACS Classes Consumer Services Pathway –Introduction to Human Services –Career and Life Planning –Consumer Education –Entrepreneurship –Marketing –Career and Community Connections

19. Electives FACS Classes Family & Community Services Pathway –Introduction to Human Services –Career and Life Planning –Human Growth & Development –Family Studies –Consumer Education –Nutrition & Wellness –Career & Community Connections

20. 3 Ways of Gaining Admission to a Regents University Achieve ACT composite of 21 or above Rank in top 1/3 of high school’s graduating class Complete Qualified Admissions Pre- college curriculum with a 2.0 GPA (KS school)

21. Kansas Board of Regents Qualified Admissions for College English - 4 credits Science - 3 credits Math - 3 credits (Through 2013-2014 Academic School Year) Beginning 2014-2015 Academic School Yr 3 credits Algebra I & above + 22 ACT in Math OR 4 credits Algebra I & above Courses taken in JH do fulfill the math requirement Social Sciences - 3 credits Foreign Language ~ recommended, not required

22. Kansas Board of Regents Scholars Curriculum 4 English 3 Science - Biology, Chemistry, & Physics 4th year recommended 4 Math - Algebra I*, Geometry, Algebra II + Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus or Calculus 3 Social Studies 2 Foreign Language (same language) *Algebra taken in 8th Grade is accepted

23. Career Pathways  Interest Inventory  Skills Inventory  Plan of Coursework  Website  Interest Inventory  Skills Inventory  Plan of Coursework  Website wwwkansascareerpipeline.org.

24. Northwest Kansas Technical College Goodland High School Options  Part-time Senior year  Full-time Senior year Interested? Contact the counselor ~ Mrs. Farris - Partida (Nancy) or Mr. Ferguson  Part-time Senior year  Full-time Senior year Interested? Contact the counselor ~ Mrs. Farris - Partida (Nancy) or Mr. Ferguson

25. Transcript & Credit Check Mailed to parents of all current 9th, 10th, 11th Grade Students at GHS

26. Web Sites USD 352 Goodland District Website: –http://www.usd352.orghttp://www.usd352.org Goodland High School tab –School Information PowerSchool: –Green button on right side of district website or –http://powerschool.usd352.k12.ks.ushttp://powerschool.usd352.k12.ks.us Calendar –First button on right side of district website or –http://www.highschoolsports.net