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2018-2019

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This book can also be found online at www.madison.k12.sd.us/mhs

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Madison High School

Course Registration Book for the

Personal Learning Plan

Table of Contents

All students must refer to their 4-year plan BEFORE registering for classes for next year. Introduction and General Information Public Nondiscrimination Statement ..................................................................................................................... 2 Madison High School Mission Statement and Philosophy ................................................................................. 3 Steps to Using This Guide ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Class Credits ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 Grading Scale ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Dual Credit ................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Your HS To-Do List ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Testing ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Creating Personal Learning Plans Graduation Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 6-7 Selection Guide Technical Institutes and Colleges ............................................................................................... 8 Selection Guide Opportunity and Build Dakota Scholarships ........................................................................... 9 16 Career Clusters ............................................................................................................................................. 10-17 Additional Information National Honor Society .......................................................................................................................................... 18 Co-Curricular Student Activities ........................................................................................................................... 18 NAIA Eligibility Guidelines ............................................................................................................................ 19-20 NCAA Eligibility Guidelines ........................................................................................................................... 19-20 Course Selections Course Offerings ............................................................................................................................................... 21-35 Resources Personal Learning Plan ........................................................................................................................................... 36 Resources .................................................................................................................................................................. 27

Public Nondiscrimination Statement The Madison Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Adam Shaw High School Principal 504 Coordinator South Dakota Regional US Office for Civil Rights: 800 NE 9th St 8930 Ward Parkway, Ste. 2037 Madison, South Dakota 57042 Kansas City, MO 64114-3302 Title IX Coordinator Fax: 816.823.1404 800 NE 9th St TDD: 877.521.2172 Madison, South Dakota 57042 Email: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov

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Mission Statement Empowering and Inspiring all Students to Excel as Lifelong Learners

Students and Learning

District Mission Statement: To educate all students to fully achieve their personal and ac-ademic potential as lifelong learners skilled in communication, problem solving, and global responsibility. Courses are designed to be sensitive to multi-cultural and gender equity issues. Students are encouraged to select courses that are appropriate to their interests and career plans. Madison High School encourages students to take coursework in areas that might be considered non-traditional for your interests. A student with handicapping conditions that might hinder her/him from enrolling in a particular course should contact the principal for assistance to overcome that condition for any course chosen. Any student with concerns about this should utilize the procedure outlined in the student handbook.

Steps to Using this Guide

Step 1 Review your SD My Life MatchMaker results and use the career planning information.

Step 2 Decide whether to pursue the minimum graduation pathway or the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship or Regent Scholar pathway. See pathways and high school course selection guides on page 8.

Step 3 Review the elective courses on the career clusters pages that match your interests (Pgs. 10-17)

Step 4 Review the high school course selection guides. Now, look over the course offerings (pg 6-7) and consider sug-gested year for course placement. Look up course descriptions starting on page 21 discuss your options your school counselor, teacher, parent/guardian.

Step 5 Use your Graduation Requirements document (page 6-7) to select appropriate courses to meet the Madison High School graduation requirements. This is also an opportunity to align your coursework with your post-secondary plans.

Step 6 You and your school counselor and/or principal will input your four-year personal learning plans into SD My Life.

Step 7 Invite your parents/guardians to your SD My Life portfolio. Go to Share My Portfolio in SD My Life and invite parent or guardian.

Step 8 Parents/guardians will 1) activate their access, 2) review your personal learning plan, and 3) comment their ap-proval or concerns within SD My Life.

SDMyLife Username ________________________

SDMyLife Password _________________________

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Grading Scale Scholastic rank will be based on the final semester grade of all courses taken. Students who receive a final mark of “C” or below may repeat the course to improve GPA. Both course grades will remain on the transcript; however, only the best attempt will affect GPA. I - Incomplete. A student will have ten school days from the end of each quarter to make up any incomplete work still outstanding due to extraordinary circumstances. This ten-day period DOES NOT apply to work that is expected to be made up after normal absences. After this ten-day peri-od, all incomplete grades become an “F” unless the classroom teacher and administration have granted the student an extension. Honor Roll.

The honor roll for the high school is divided into three sections: 4.0 - All A’s 3.6 - 3.99 - Roll of Excellence 3.0 - 3.59 - Merit Roll No student will be on the honor roll who has earned a “D” or “F” in any course during that grading period. The student must be enrolled in six or more academic subjects. Honor rolls will be posted at the end of each quarter and will be based on the quarter grades.

Mark Percent Range

A 94-100

B 87-93

C 78-86

D 68-77

F Below 68

Class Credits

Freshmen All first-year students will be considered freshmen.

Sophomores Students who are in their second year and have at least 5.5 credits.

Juniors Students who are in their third year and have at least 11 credits.

Seniors Students who are in their fourth year and have at least 16.5 credits.

Dual Credit at MHS: Classes offered in house: HIST 151 (SDSU), HIST 152 (SDSU), BIO 101 (DSU)

Students can take three online Dual Credit classes in one semester.

Students will not be granted extra time beyond their required 1 study hall to work on the class.

Dual Credit Requirements BOR: Juniors 24 ACT or 3.5 GPA or top 1/3 of class

Seniors 21 ACT or 3.25 GPA or top 1.2 of class

Advanced requirements for Math and English.

Requirements for Technical School Dual Credit varies by school

Transcripting Dual Credit Classes at MHS—a 3.0 credit class is equal to .5 high school credits.

Grades will be transcripted using the letter grade sent from the post-secondary school.

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To-Do List—For Your College Search

9th Grade:

Ask for teacher feedback on courses, strength, weaknesses

Read!! Books, news, blogs, magazines

Get involved!! Join sports, clubs, activities that will catch college’s eyes

Use social media wisely

10th Grade:

Look ahead to 11th and 12th grade and map your courses, Opportuni-

ty scholarship tract?

Challenge yourself (wisely) - balance your schedule

Practice—PSAT test is a great way to see where you stand

Resume—get one started. Hobbies, jobs, extracurricular’ s

Summer—work, play sports, volunteer, take dual credit, camps

11th Grade:

Ask for help—don’t get stuck in a rut.

Speak up in class—make sure your teachers know you. You will need

them next year

Sleep—you need 9 hours a night to function at 100%. Schedule your-

self so you are at top notch.

Testing—plan out your testing calendar. When will you take the ACT,

will you take the SAT or ASVAB?

Get Actively Involved—look at being involved in leadership in your

activities.

College List—Start making this now

Campus Visits—many schools have Junior visitation, schedule a couple

Write—practice this skill for college essay writing next year

12th Grade:

Finish up your testing before spring

Visit—plan a senior visit with the 1 or 2 schools you’re seriously con-

sidering.

Recommendations—ask those teachers and counselors to write letters

for you, give them plenty of time!!

Apply to College—do this by December!

Money—many schools require financial aid applications by January and

February

Decide—make that college choice!

TEST OPTIONS

PSAT—10th and 11th, Given at School.

Typically only in October.

Early college/career readiness, automatic

screening for National Merit Program.

SAT—college entrance test for many

upper level college admissions require-

ments.

ACT—college entrance requirement for

many schools in our region. A 24 ACT

composite score is a benchmark for

many scholarships. Multiple test times in

Madison throughout the year.

ASVAB—required for military entrance.

Is a multi-aptitude test that matches you

with careers in the military. Multiple test

times in Madison throughout the year.

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Madison High School Graduation Requirements—22.5 Credits

English/Language Arts (4 credits) Social Studies (3 credits) - Choose any 0.5 elective

01101A English 9A 0.5 04001-World Geography 0.5

01051A English 9B 0.5 04053-World History 0.5

01151 English 10A—Speech 0.5 04103A/B– US History I & II 1.0

01051B English 10B 0.5 04151-US Government 0.5

01052A English 11A 0.5 04111 Native American Studies 0.5

01102A English 11B—OR 0.5 04103C US History III 0.5

01006A/B AP Eng Lit & Comp (11th) 1.0 04106 Contemporary US Issues 0.5

01052B English 12A 0.5 HIST-151 (Dual Credit) 0.5

01102B English 12B—OR 0.5 04254 Psychology 0.5

01005A/B AP Eng Comp & Lang (12th) 1.0 04258 Sociology 0.5

01152 Debate I 0.5 04058 Ancient Civilizations 0.5

Mathematics (3 credits) HIST-152 (Dual Credit) 0.5

02052A & 02052B-Algebra I 1.0 Science (3 credits)

02072A & 02072B-Geometry 1.0 03159A & 03159B-Physical Science 1.0

02056A & 02056B -Algebra II 1.0 03051A & 03051B-Biology 1.0

02056C & 02056D—Algebra II (Skinny) 1.0 03101A & 03101B-Chemistry 1.0

02124A & 02124B AP Calculus AB 1.0 03054-Human Anatomy 0.5

02055A & 02055B Transition Algebra 1.0 03060 Microbiology 0.5

02103-Trigonometry 0.5 03003 Environmental Science 0.5

02057 Algebra III 0.5 03008A Earth & Space Science I 0.5

02110-Pre-Calculus 0.5 03008B Earth & Space Science II 0.5

Wellness (1.0 credits) choose any PE elective BIOL-101 Advanced Bio (Dual Credit) 0.5

08051-Health 0.5 03053 Anatomy and Physiology 0.5

08016 Fitness for Life 0.5 03106A & 03106B AP Chemistry 1.0

08003A Individual & Dual Sports I (9-10) 0.5 03151A & 03151B-Physics 1.0

08003B Individual & Dual Sports II (11-12) 0.5 Other Fine Arts (1 credits)

08002A Team Sports I (9-10) 0.5 05195 Mixed Media: Intro to Art 0.5

08002B Team Sports II (11-12) 0.5 05155 Creative Art Drawing and Painting 0.5

08005AFitness and Conditioning I (9-10) 0.5 05158 Creative Art Sculpture 0.5

08005B Fitness and Conditioning II (10-12) 0.5 05154 Comprehensive Art 0.5

08005C Fitness and Conditioning III (11-12) 0.5 05154B Independent Art 0.5

05170 Art Portfolio 0.5

Music—Fine Arts (1.0 credits) 05055 Drama/Performance 0.5

05110A & 05110B Mixed Choir 1.0

05110WA & 05110WB Treble Choir 1.0

05103 & 05102 Marching/Concert Band 1.0

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Items that are in Bold Type are actual courses required for graduation. All other requirements are the students choice from classes under that heading.

CTE Business (0.5 credits) Foreign Language

19262 Personal Finance 0.5 06101A & 06101B Spanish I 1.0

12051 Intro to Business 0.5 06102A & 06102B Spanish II 1.0

12104A Intro to Accounting 0.5 06103A & 06103B Spanish III Conversation 1.0

12104B Accounting I 0.5 06112A & 06112B AP Spanish 1.0

12108 A & B Advanced Accounting 1.0

12109 Specialized Accounting 0.5 CTE Agriculture Education

12054 Business Law 0.5 18001 Intro to Ag, Food and Nat. Res.. 0.5

12053 Entrepreneurship 0.5 18401 Fundamental Ag Mechanics 0.5

11154 Graphic Design—Yearbook 0.5 18302 Ag Processing Technology 0.5

CTE Family/Consumer Science and Culinary 18102 Companion Animals 0.5

19051 HD Preschool to School Age 0.5 18101 Animal Science 0.5

19052 HD Prenatal to Toddlers 0.5 18404 Metal Fabrication 0.5

19261 HD Adolescence to Adult 0.5 18501 Wildlife and Fisheries 0.5

19253 Nutrition and Wellness 0.5 18403 Ag Structures 0.5

19054 Serving Families & Communities 0.5 18052 Horticulture 0.5

16053A & 16053B Culinary Arts I 1.0 18203 Ag Leadership and Personal Development 0.5

16055A & 16055B Culinary Arts II 1.0 18402 Ag Power & Technology 0.5

16055C & 16055B Culinary Arts III 1.0

16001 Intro to Hospitality and Tourism 0.5 CTE Computer Science (1.0 credits)

16002 Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt 0.5 10004-Foundations of Technology 0.5

CTE Health Science—Science Credit 10152AComputer Programming I 0.5

03066A/B Principles of Biomedical Science 1.0 10152B Computer Programming II 0.5

03067A/B Human Body Systems 1.0 10003 Intro to Information Tech 0.5

14051 Certified Nursing Assistant (Dual Credit) 0.5 10202A Computer Graphics I 0.5

14001 Health Occupations 1.0 10202B Computer Graphics II 0.5

CTE Classroom to Careers 11151 Digital Media Production 0.5

80018 Internship 0.5 10203 Multi Media Design 0.5

22151 Career Exploration 0.5 11001 Intro to Arts, AV, & Production 0.5

13207 Certified Welder (Dual Credit) 0.5 10205 Digital Animation 0.5

22152 Employability 0.5

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Pathway A: Colleges, Technical Schools, Mil-itary or Work Meets requirements for the following:

High school standards.

Admission to most highly technical fields of study at tech-nical institutes. .

South Dakota public universities and some others. Included, but not limited to: *South Dakota public universities. *South Dakota technical institutes. *Mount Marty College. *University of Sioux Falls. *University of North Dakota. *North Dakota State University. *Southwest Minnesota State University.

These institutions are looking for well-rounded students and college/university admissions practices will include the stu-dent’s cumulative grade point average, ACT score, high school course selections, and involvements in high school and com-munity activities.

Subject Credits

English 4 credits

Mathematics 3 credits

Science 3 credits

Social studies 3 credits

Computer science 1.0credits

Physical education 1 credit

Fine arts 1 credit

Personal finance/Economics 0.5 credits

Required offerings: Addl. Courses for college or universities: World languages or approved CTE courses or additional math or science.

2 credits

Electives 4 credits

Credits required to graduate 22.5 credits

Pathway B: South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship and More Highly Competitive Colleges and Universities Meets requirements for the following:

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship standards.

Minimum requirements for admission to most major univer-sities and colleges.

Included, but not limited to: *All South Dakota universities. *Duke University. *Iowa State University. *University of Lincoln, NE.

Selecting a stronger course program enhances chance for admis-sion. Not taking these courses will guarantee non-admittance. Students gaining acceptance to top universities or colleges tend to have 24+ high school credits, and ACT of 29+, and are in the top 10% of the graduating class. These institutions are looking for a well-rounded student. Admission practices include cumulative GPA, ACT score, high school course selections, and involvement in high school or community activities.

Subject Credits

English 4 credits

Mathematics 4 credits

Science 4 credits

Social studies 3 credits

Computer science 1.0 credits

Physical education 1 credit

Fine arts 1 credit

Personal finance/Economics 0.5 credits

World languages or approved CTE courses 2-4 credits

Electives 1.5 credits

Credits required to graduate 22.5 credits

Two Pathways for Personal Learning Plan

High School Course Selection Guides:

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Eligibility requirements:

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

Have an ACT composite score of 24 or higher before the beginning of post-secondary education.

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 units of English

3 units of Social Studies

4 units of Algebra or Higher Mathematics

4 units of Science, including 3 units of approved laboratory science

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 unit of Personal Finance or Economics

1/2 unit of Physical Education

1/2 unit of Health or Health Integration

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.

Enter into the 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).

Scholarship provides for up to $5,000 in scholarship dollars to qualifying students.

Continuing eligibility requirements must be met for this scholarship to continue from term to term. Please the South Dakota Board of Regents website for additional information—http://sdos.sdbor.edu/

Both in-state students and out-of-state students are eligible for the scholarships.

The scholarships will support tuition, fees, books and other required program expenses in the eligible technical institute pro-grams.

Recipients of the scholarships will commit to living and working in the state, in their field of study, for three years following graduation.

In the first five years, a projected 300 scholarships will be awarded annually. Beyond the first five years, the endowment will sup-port approximately 50 full-ride scholarships.

Eligibility Requirements

U.S. citizen or U.S. national

Applicants need not be South Dakota residents

Financial need

Demonstrated aptitude through one or more of the following:

The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) or other industry-recognized certifications in the career area.

Technical, dual or concurrent credit courses taken in the career interest area.

Career & Technical Education coursework completed in the career interest area.

Work-based learning experiences, internships or work experience in the career interest area.

Enrolling as a first-time student. Student Commitment

Enroll full-time in a technical institute program determined as a high-need workforce area in South Dakota.

Following graduation, work full-time in the field of study in South Dakota for a minimum of three years.

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16 Career Clusters

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources This diverse Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in the planning, implemen-tation, production, management, processing, and/or marketing of agricultural com-modities and services, including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horti-culture, and other plant and animal products. It also includes related professional, technical and educational services. Careers and occupations related to this pathway:

Madison High School—Elective courses related to this cluster: *Intro to Ag, Food & Nat. Resources. *Environmental Science. *Leadership & Personal Development. *Career Exploration. *Fundamental Ag Mechanics. *Entrepreneurship. *Fundamental Animal Science. *Wildlife and Natural Resources. *Ag Power Technology. * Ag Structures. *Horticulture. *Internship. *Ag Metal Fabrication Technology. *Certified Welder *Advanced Biology *Companion Animals. * AP Chem *Physics * Ag Processing Technology Madison High School—Clubs and organizations related to this cluster: *National FFA Organization

Architecture & Construction This diverse Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in designing, planning, manag-ing, building and maintaining the built environment. People employed in this cluster work on new structures, restorations, additions, alterations and repairs. Careers and occupations related to this pathway:

Madison High School—Elective courses related to this cluster:) *Intro to Art *Physics *Creative Art Drawing and Painting *Career Exploration *Ag Structures *Certified Welder *Fundamental Ag Mechanics *Pre-Calculus *Ag Metal Fabrication Technology *Trigonometry *Computer Programming I&II *Algebra III *Internship Madison High School—Clubs and organizations related to this cluster: *National FFA Organization

Agricultural engineer. Farmer / Rancher Park warden/ranger.

Agronomist. Environmental engineer. Veterinarian.

Conservation officer. Geologist. Wildlife technician.

Architect. Electrician. Real estate agent.

Carpenter. Heavy equipment operator. Solar energy tech.

Construction manager. Interior designer. Welder.

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16 Career Clusters

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Careers in the Performing Arts, Visual Arts or certain aspects of Journalism, Broadcasting and Film require courses and activities that challenge students’ crea-tive talents. Careers in Audio-Video Communications Technology, Telecommunications or Printing Technology require strong back-grounds in computer and electronic-based technology and a solid foundation in math and science. All pathways require the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. In addition, the creative aspects of this cluster are rapidly merging with the technological, making it even more challenging. Careers and occupations related to this pathway:

Madison High School—Elective courses related to this cluster:) *Concert Band. * Independent Art *Desktop Publishing *Marching Band * Art Portfolio *Intro to Arts, AV, and Publication *Chorus * Creative Writing *Intro to IT *Mixed Media Intro to Art * Drama/Performance *Multimedia Prod *Creative Art: Sculpture * Publication Production I *Web Publishing *Creative Art: Drawing and Painting * Digital Animation *Comprehensive Art * Computer Graphics Madison High School—Clubs and organizations related to this cluster: *Drama Club. * Student Council *Oral Interpretation. * The Maroon *Yearbook. * Music

Business Management & Administration The Business, Management and Administration Cluster prepares learners for ca-reers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy and require specific skills in organization, time management, customer service and communication. Careers and occupations related to this pathway:

Madison High School—Elective courses related to this cluster:) *Psychology. *Accounting II * Contemporary US Issues *Sociology. *Business Law *Serving Families and Communities *Entrepreneurship *Accounting I *Intro to Business Madison High School—Clubs and organizations related to this cluster: *Future Business Leaders of America. *Oral Interpretation.

Animator. Communications specialist. Photographer.

Archeologist. Editor. Public relations specialist.

Art/music therapist. Graphic designer. Sociologist.

Advertising account executive. Entrepreneur. Property manager.

Auditor. Health care administrator. Receptionist/information clerk.

Economist. Market research analyst. School superintendent.

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16 Career Clusters

Education & Training This diverse Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services. Millions of learners each year train for careers in education and training in a variety of settings that offer academic instruction, career technical instruction, and other education and training services. Careers and occupations related to this pathway:

Madison High School—Elective courses related to this cluster:) *Psychology. *Spanish II. *Team Sports *Career Exploration *Spanish III. *Preschool-School Age *Spanish I. *AP Spanish *Prenatal –Toddler *Serving Families and Communities *Indiv/Dual Sports *Adolescent-Adulthood

Madison High School—Clubs and organizations related to this cluster: *Drama club. *Oral interpretation. *National Honor Society *Quiz Bowl. * Future Career and Community Leaders of America * Debate * Athletics

Finance The Finance Cluster prepares learners for careers in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management. Career opportunities are avail-able in every sector of the economy and require specific skills in organization, time management, customer service and communication. Careers and occupations related to this pathway:

Madison High School—Elective courses related to this cluster:) *Pre-Calculus * Accounting II *Trigonometry *Business Law *AP Calculus *Entrepreneurship *Intro to IT *Intro to Business *Accounting I * Algebra III

Madison High School—Clubs and organizations related to this cluster: *Future Business Leaders of America

Athletic trainer. Coach. Psychiatrist/psychologist.

Audiologist. Historian. School counselor.

Career counselor. Librarian. Teacher.

Account manager. Certified public accountant. Personal finance planner.

Auditor. Insurance claims adjuster. Research analyst (financial).

Bank teller. Investment banker. Tax preparer.

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16 Career Clusters

Government & Public Administration Government affects us in countless ways. In a democratic society, government is the means of expressing public will. Virtually every oc-cupation can be found within government. Some activities are unique to government. The federal government defends us from foreign ag-gression; represents American interests abroad; deliberates, passes and enforces laws; and administers many different programs. Governments pass laws or ordinances and provide vital services to constituents. This cluster focuses on those careers that are unique to government and not contained in another Career Cluster. Careers and occupations related to this pathway:

Madison High School—Elective courses related to this cluster:) *Spanish I. *Psychology. * US Hist III *Spanish II. *Business Law * Serving Families and Communities *Spanish III. *Sociology *Spanish IV. *Contemporary US Issues

Madison High School—Clubs and organizations related to this cluster: *Student Council *Student Congress *Debate *Political Clubs/Organizations * Oral Interpretation

Health Science This Health Science Career Cluster orients students to careers that promote health, wellness, and diagnosis as well as treat injuries and diseases. Some of the careers involve working directly with people , while others involve research into diseases or collecting and formatting data and information. Work locations are varied and may be in hospitals, medical or dental offices or laboratories, cruise ships, medivac units, sports arenas, space centers, or within the community. Careers and occupations related to this pathway:

Madison High School—Elective courses related to this cluster:) *Bio 101/Advanced Bio *-Pre-Calculus *Health Occupations *Human Anatomy * -Trigonometry * Principles of BioMedical Science *Anatomy / Physiology *AP Chem *Human Body Systems * Certified Nursing Asst. * Fitness for Life *Fitness and Conditioning *Nutrition and Wellness Madison High School—Clubs and organizations related to this cluster: *Science Olympiad * Quiz Bowl *Athletics

Archivist. Coach. Psychiatrist/psychologist.

Audiologist. Historian. School counselor.

Career counselor. Librarian. Teacher.

Athletic trainer. Dietician/Nutritionist. Physical therapist.

Certified nursing assistant. Emergency medical technician (EMT). Scientist.

Dentist. Hospital maintenance engineer. Veterinarian.

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16 Career Clusters

Hospitality & Tourism The Hospitality and Tourism Cluster prepares learners for careers in the man-agement, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodg-ing, attractions, recreational events and travel-related services. Hospitality opera-tions are located in communities throughout the world.. Careers and occupations related to this pathway:

Madison High School—Elective courses related to this cluster:) *Spanish I. *Psychology. *Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt *Spanish II *Sociology. *Nutrition and Wellness *Spanish III. *Intro to Hospitality and Tourism * Serving Families and Communities *Spanish IV. *Culinary I * Intro to Business *Entrepreneurship * Career Exploration

Madison High School—Clubs and organizations related to this cluster: *Future Career and Community Leaders of America *Future Business Leaders of America * Pro-Start

Human Services This diverse Career Cluster prepares individuals for employment in career pathways related to families and human needs. Careers and occupations related to this pathway:

Madison High School—Elective courses related to this cluster:) *Human Anatomy. * Preschool/School Age * Serving Families and Communities *Psychology. *Prenatal / Toddler *Contemporary US Issues *Sociology. * HD Adolescent/Adulthood

Madison High School—Clubs and organizations related to this cluster: *Drama club. *National Honor Society. *Oral interpretation. *Souled Out *Future Career and Community Leaders of America *Social Justice League * Music

Animal trainer/exhibit developer. Food services manager. Resort manager.

Chef. General manager. Tour and travel coordinator.

Director of tourism. Maintenance worker.

Career or other counselor. Market researcher. Psychologist.

Childcare facilities. Massage therapists. Religious leaders.

Cosmetologist. Preschool teacher. Social services.

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16 Career Clusters

Information Technology IT careers involve the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services. The IT industry is a dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment that has a revolutionary impact on the econ-omy and society. In addition to careers in the IT industry, IT careers are available in every sector of the economy—from Financial Services to Medical Services, from Business to Engineering and En-vironmental Services. Careers and occupations related to this pathway:

Madison High School—Elective courses related to this cluster:) *Intro to IT *-Pre-Calculus *Digital Animation *Computer Programming *Multimedia Design * Trigonometry *Web Publishing *Computer Programming *AP Calc *Computer Graphics * Intro to Arts, AV, and Publication * Algebra III * Desktop Publishing

Madison High School—Clubs and organizations related to this cluster: *Yearbook. *Maroon

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security The Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Cluster helps prepare students for careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Careers and occupations related to this pathway:

Madison High School—Elective courses related to this cluster:) *Psychology. *Business Law * Serving Families and Communities *Sociology. *Contemporary US Issues

Madison High School—Clubs and organizations related to this cluster: *Oral interpretation. *Athletics. *Student Congress

Attorney. Firefighter. Paralegal.

Corrections officer. Investigator. Police officer.

Forensic science technician. Paramedic. Private detective.

Analyst. Information systems operator. Software engineer.

Database development. Production assistant. Telecommunications specialist.

Digital media. Systems manager.

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16 Career Clusters

Manufacturing This diverse Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products. Careers also include related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engi-neering. Careers and occupations related to this pathway:

Madison High School—Elective courses related to this cluster:) *Certified Welder *-Pre-Calculus *Computer Programming *-Trigonometry *Algebra III *Intro to Ag *Intro to IT *Ag Power Technology *Ag Metal Fabrication Technology * Fundamental Ag Mechanics

Madison High School—Clubs and organizations related to this cluster: *National FFA Organization

Marketing, Sales & Service This diverse Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, managing and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives. Careers and occupations related to this pathway:

Madison High School—Elective courses related to this cluster:) *Psychology *Digital Animation *Intro to Arts, AV and Production *Sociology *-Spanish I. * Serving Families and Communities *Web Publishing *-Spanish II. * Accounting I *Computer Programming *-Spanish III. *Accounting II *Digital Animation *-Spanish IV. *Business Law *Entrepreneurship * Desktop Publishing * Intro to Hospitality and Tour * Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt

Madison High School—Clubs and organizations related to this cluster: *Oral interpretation. *Future Business Leaders of America * The Maroon

Electrician. Machinist. Power plant operator.

Environmental technician. Mover. Quality controller.

Industrial engineer. Plumber.

Advertising copywriter. Entrepreneur. Real estate agent.

Art dealer/director. Insurance agent. Sports marketer.

Communications specialist. Marketing specialist. Travel agent.

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16 Career Clusters

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics A career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics is exciting, challenging, and ever-changing. Learners who pursue one of these career fields will be involved in planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical ser-vices including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services. Careers and occupations related to this pathway:

Madison High School—Elective courses related to this cluster:) *Intro to IT *-Pre-Calculus *Digital Animation *Computer Programming *Multimedia Design * Trigonometry *Web Publishing *AP Calc * AP Chem *Computer Graphics * Anatomy/Physiology *Environmental Science * Algebra III * Principles of Biomed *Earth/Space *Human Body Systems * Human Anatomy *Advanced Bio 101 *Microbiology

Madison High School—Clubs and organizations related to this cluster: *Science Olympiad *Quiz Bowl. * National FFA Organization

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics This diverse Career Cluster exposes students to careers and businesses in-volved in the planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and products by road, air, rail and water. It also includes related professional and technical support services such as infrastructure planning and manage-ment, logistic services, and the maintenance of mobile equipment and facilities. Careers and occupations related to this pathway:

Madison High School—Elective courses related to this cluster:) *AP Calc *Trigonometry * Pre-Calc *13207 Certified Welder *Algebra III * Intro to Ag * Intro to IT *Ag Metal Fab * Fundamental Ag Mech * Ag Power

Madison High School—Clubs and organizations related to this cluster: *Science Olympiad *National FFA Organization

Aerospace engineer. Environmental consultant. Medical transcriptionist.

Agricultural engineer. Fire inspector. Scientist.

Biologist. Geologist. Wildlife technician.

Air traffic controller. Diesel technician. Pilot.

Automotive painter. Flight attendant. Purchaser.

Civil engineer. Heavy equipment technician. Road construction and maintenance worker.

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Athletics

Fall Winter Spring

Cross country Boys Basketball Boys Tennis

Football Basketball cheerleading Girls Golf

Football cheerleading Girls Basketball Track and field

Volleyball Wrestling Cheerleading Club Baseball

Boys Golf Wrestling

Girls Tennis Gymnastics

Club Powerlifting

National Honor Society (Scholarship, leader-ship, service, character): Students who meet standards set by the National Honor Society will be accepted and recognized for their achievements as a mem-ber of the Madison High School Chapter. Standards are: - attending school in grades 11 through 12.

- maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 percent or above for two consecutive semesters.

- maintaining academic and personal standards of excellence.

- demonstrating volunteer or service work/participation.

- Members are inducted in the spring.

Members will be recognized at graduation.

Fine Arts

Drama—1-act play (every year)

Drama—2- or 3-act play (every year)

Music

Band—Marching, Concert, Jazz

Chorus—Concert, Women’s, Jazz

Clubs/Organizations

Drama Club

National FFA Organization

National Honor Society

Oral Interpretation

Quiz Bowl

Science Olympiad

Yearbook

Student Council

Maroon Newspaper

Debate

Student Congress

Social Justice League

Future Business Leaders of America

Future Community and Career Leaders of America

Pro-Start

Teenage Republicans

Souled Out

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College-Bound Athletes: South Dakota Colleges/Universities By Division

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)

Institution Conference Division

South Dakota State University, Brookings The Summit League I-FCS

University of South Dakota, Vermillion The Summit League I-FCS

Augustana College, Sioux Falls Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference II

Black Hills State University, Spearfish Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference II

Northern State University, Aberdeen Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference II

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City

Independent II

University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference II

NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)

Institution Conference

Dakota State University, Madison North Star

Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell GPAC

Mount Marty, Yankton GPAC

Presentation College, Aberdeen North Star

NAIA Student Athlete Eligibility If you will graduate from a U.S. high school this spring and enroll in college this coming fall, the requirements are simple. An entering freshman must:

the enrolling institution and two of the three following requirements. If as an entering freshman you do not meet at least two of the

three standards, you cannot participate in athletics for the first full year of attendance (2 semesters, 3 quar-ters, or equivalent).

Must meet two of the three following requirements: 1. Test score requirement: Achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT. 2. High school GPA requirement: Achieve a minimum overall high school grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0

scale. 3. Class rank requirement: Graduate in the top half of your high school class. *When taking the ACT, must code 9876 (NAIA) for NAIA to directly receive your scores from ACT. ACT scores from high schools are not acceptable.

-Taken from http://www.naia.org/

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Course Descriptions

English/Language Arts

Course Number

Course Name Credits Grade(s) Description

01101A 01051A

English 9A/9B Required.

1.0 9 This is a required course in which we will be exploring the English lan-guage in motion. Together, we will focus on language development in formal and informal writing, as well as examine the art of public speak-ing through practical application. This class rigorously explores grammar techniques and understanding vocabulary in context. With a heavy em-phasis on the evolution of English, we will discover more of our ever-broadening world of language through individual and group assign-ments.

01151 01051B

English 10A/10B Required. Pre-Requisite—Eng 9A/B

1.0 10 10A—Speech

10B—This is a required course in which we will be focusing on litera-ture, language, and logic. Through the study of various story-types and literary analysis, we will discover new means of interpreting text and utilizing practical language applications.

01052A 01102A

English 11A/11B Required Pre-Requisite—Eng 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B Can be replaced with AP English Lit & Comp

1.0 11 This is a required course in which we will delve deeper into the English language by exploring the riveting world of American Literature. Throughout this course, we will aim to examine and define the impact of historical events on the creation of our nation's literature, as well as the evolution of our modern literature today. We will also work to evolve our own writing through extensive vocabulary reboots and sen-tence structure reform. The students will study a variety of writing styles such as drama, short story, poetry, and the novel.

01052B 01102B

English 12A/12B Required. Pre-Requisite—Eng 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B, 11A,11B Can be replaced with AP Eng Comp & Lang

1.0 12 English 12 is a general reading course that includes the study of various classical authors and poets in literary styles outside of the United States. Students will read materials assigned focusing on the classic hero and the variations of protagonists in early literature found in Beowulf, Macbeth and various other works. There is a 9-week technical writing unit that ad-dresses practical workplace writing and communication skills. Vocabu-lary and editing skills are developed throughout the year-long course.

World Literature is also addressed as a general reading course and stu-dents in this course will publish a literary analysis paper.

01006A 01006 B 01005A 01005B

AP English Literature, Composition, and Lan-guage. Can replace Eng 11 & 12 It is recommended to take both classes. Acceptance based on teacher recommen-dation. The course will be capped. Pre-Requisite Eng 9&10

2.0 11 & 12 The 11th grade piece is one semester focusing on the study of the short story and novel followed by one semester focusing on the study of poet-ry and drama. The class will assist students in preparing for the Ad-vanced Placement Literature and Composition exam given in May. The 12th grade piece is a non-fiction writing course designed for upper level students. An in-depth exploration into contemporary topics is provided. Students may choose to take the AP exam in the spring. This course meets the senior English requirement. An additional .05 will be added to your transcript at the completion of the course. An additional .05 will be added to your transcript at the completion of the course each year.

01152 Debate I Pre-Req: English 9

0.5 10-12 Forensic Speech—Inclusive courses offer students the opportunity to learn how to use oral skills effectively in formal and informal situations. Students learn such skills as logic and reasoning, the organization of thought and supporting materials, and effective presentation of one’s voice and body. (e.g., formal debate, Lincoln-Douglas debate, expository speaking, radio broadcast, oral interpretation, and dramatic interpreta-tion). Participation in competition is encouraged, but not required.

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Mathematics

Course Number

Course Name Credits Grade(s) Description

02052A 02052B

Algebra I. Required.

1.0 8 or 9 The language of Algebra will be introduced and its properties studied. The tech-niques used to solve equations and inequalities will be developed in great detail and real-life applications of these concepts will be explored.

02072A 02072B

Geometry Required Pre-Requisite: Algebra I

1.0 9 or 10 Modern geometry integrates plane geometry, solid geometry and algebra into a unified mathematics course that is primarily designed to make the individual think. The course begins by explaining and demonstrating falsities that occur in everyday thinking. Modern Geometry is a fine foundation for Algebra and is re-quired as a pre-requisite for taking Algebra ll. Trigonometry and coordinate ge-ometry are both introduced in this course, more for the purpose of explaining their operations than to master the content.

02056A 02056B

02056C 02056D

Algebra II. Required. Pre-Requisite Algebra I, and Geometry

1.0 10—12 This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra and Geometry with a C grade or above. The course begins with a review of math-ematical methods covered in algebra and geometry. Algebraic topics new to stu-dents such as complex numbers, synthetic division and sequences will be intro-duced. A study of conic sections and logarithms will also be part of this course.

02056C & D are the course numbers for the ‘Skinny’ section. Same content but

02055A 02055B

Transition Algebra Pre-Requisite: Algebra I and Geometry

1.0 11-12 This course will be for those students who need to review Algebra concepts after they have completed Geometry and before they enroll in Algebra ll. Placement will be upon geometry instructor’s recommendation. This course will meet col-lege admission requirements but should not be considered adequate preparation for college level material.

02057 Algebra III Elective Pre-req Alg II

0.5 11-12 This is an elective math strongly recommended for students planning on going to college or technical school. It is a review of Algebra II without trigonometry. The goal of this course is to give the students the math skills to test into or out of a college level algebra. Topics covered may include but are not limited to linear and quadratic functions, polynomial functions, inequalities, functions, exponents and logarithms, and analytic geometry

02110 Pre-Calculus Elective Pre-Requisite: Algebra II

0.5 11-12 This course is suggested for those students who have completed Alg ll their soph-omore year and who plan to take Calculus their senior year. This should be taken in the same year as trigonometry. Topics include matrix algebra, functions, se-quences and series, limits and continuity, probability and statistics.

02103 Trigonometry Elective Pre-requisite– Algebra II

0.5 11-12 Trigonometric functions are presented from the unit-circle approach and theory by the right-triangle method. The course covers trigonometric functions and their graphs, with an emphasis on real world applications of these concepts. Radian measure is also introduced. This course should follow the complete course of Algebra ll and is recommended for college bound students.

02124 AP Calculus AB Elective Pre-Requisite: Trig and written application

0.5 11-12 This course is intended for use by a wide variety of students. It provides prepara-tion for those who intend to continue their study of mathematics whether in di-rection of the natural or physical sciences on the one hand, or in the direction of social sciences on the other. The study of calculus will deal with the concepts of differentiation, integration and limits. Calculus techniques will be applied to solve problems in the areas of related rates, areas, and volumes and curve stretching. .05 will be added to the transcript upon completion.

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Social Studies—Need required plus 0.5 additional for graduation

Course Number

Course Name Credits Grade(s) Description

04001 World Geography. Required.

0.5 9 An introduction to world geography will include a basic coverage of cities, coun-tries, continents, hemispheres and oceans with emphasis on the physical, cultural and political aspects of geography.

04053 Modern World History. Required.

0.5 10 This course examines the important cause and effect relationships of the histori-cal periods from the Renaissance (1300’s) and Reformation (1500’s) until mod-ern times. Students will examine how the Scientific Revolution, the Age of Ex-ploration, the Enlightenment and European nationalism and colonialism still impact our world today.

04103A 04103B

Modern US History I&II Required.

1.0 11 Course I: This course focuses on the period of U.S. History from 1877 (post-Reconstruction) until the 1920’s. The course examines the settlement of the West, the Industrial Revolution, the Progressive Movement, American Imperial-ism and World War One. Course II: This course focuses on the period of U.S. History from the 1930s to modern America. This course examines the Great Depression and New Deal, WWII, the Cold War, Vietnam, the Age of Reagan and beyond.

HIST-151 HIST 151 Dual Credit—can be used to replace Modern US His-tory I

0.5 11-12 This US History class is a dual credit college level course coordinated with Da-kota State University. This course, as prescribed by SDSU, is a writing intensive course. Students will be assigned historical monographs (books) in which stu-dents will need to synthesize their ideas in no less than four major essays and complete four unit tests throughout the semester. The course will focus on the time frame from 1492 – 1877. This course costs $120 for the college credit from SDSU.

HIST-152 HIST 152 Dual Credit—can be used to replace Modern US His-tory II Pre-requisite—HIST 151

0.5 11-12 This college level history course will examine the background and development of the United States from 1877 until present. The topics of this course will in-clude the settlement of the West, the Industrial Revolution, the Labor move-ment, the Progressive Era, Imperialism and World War One, the Great Depres-sion and the New Deal, World War Two, the Cold War, Kennedy and the New Frontier, the Nixon Years, the Age of Reagan and the War on Terror. This course costs $120 for the college credit from SDSU.

04103C Modern US History III Elective

0.5 10-12 This elective history course will cover approximately the period from the 1930’s –1950’s. Topics will include the Great Depression; New Deal; the road to World War I, World War II, postwar period, Cold War; Korean War and adjustments to the 1950’s.

04106 Contemporary US Issues Elective

0.5 10-12 The course is designed to help students understand the current world and na-tional issues that affect their country, their state, and their communities. Students will use newspapers, television, etc as sources for classroom discussion and pro-jects.

04111 Native American Studies Elective

0.5 9-12 The class will study the history of Native American peoples in North and South America. The class will study the traditions and cultures of a number of differ-ent Native American tribes. A major focus of the class will be Sioux culture and history. At least 5 weeks will be spent studying Sioux culture and history. Mod-ern Native American issues and incidents will also be studied including the American Indian Movement of the 1970`s.

04058 Ancient Civilizations

0.5 9-12 Exploration of early civilizations. The class studies the prehistory and beginnings of civilization. The ancient kingdoms that are covered include the Egyptians, African, Sumarians, India, China, Greek and Roman civilizations.

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Social Studies cont.

Course Number

Course Name

Credits Grade(s) Description

04258 Sociology Elective

0.5 10-12 This course is designed to introduce the student to the science and art of human relationships while gaining an understanding of social structure, the socialization process, social justice, social problems, societies and cultures.

04254 Psychology Elective

0.5 10-12 This course is directed towards college bound students. The class is the systematic study of human behavior and mental processes. The class focus will be self-awareness, self-understanding, and the understanding of others. Other areas of in-terest to be gained in the study of psychology are insight into behavior and practical information on how to deal with situations in everyday life. The course helps open the door for self-evaluation, practical coping skills and the study of our relationships with others.

04151 Government Required.

0.5 12 Students will identify fundamental principles of US government, analyze the struc-ture, function, and authority of each branch of government, and develop skills need-ed for informed participation in public affairs.

In addition the course will focus on foreign policy and American’s role in the global community along with the study of economics with an emphasis on comparative economic systems, economic goals and institutions, and the US government’s role in a free market system.

Wellness—Need Health plus one PE course for graduation

Course Number

Course Name

Credits Grade(s) Description

08051 Health. Required.

0.5 9 The objectives for this course shall be to understand that physical health, mental health and social health are all united together. Other considerations will be given to personal hygiene and body care, proper care and safety, proper care and use of equipment, and respect for their teachers and fellow classmates.

08016 Fitness for Life Elective

0.5 9-12 The emphasis of this class will be placed on improving each student’s cardiovascular system. Topics to be discussed include setting exercise goals, finding the right exer-cise, and when and where to exercise. This class may use but is not limited to the use of cardiovascular fitness equipment, circuit weight training, step aerobics, swim-ming, individual and dual lifetime activities. The class is designed for the student not involved in competitive athletics.

08003A 08003B

Individual / Dual Sports I II Elective

0.5 0.5

9-10 11-12

Emphasis in this course will be placed on lifetime and leisure time activities. Topics to be discussed include setting exercise goals, finding the right exercise and when and where to exercise. The class may use but is not limited to cardiovascular fitness equipment, circuit weight training, jogging, aerobics, swimming, water aero-bics, dance and other individual and dual lifetime activities (such as; badminton, pickleball, tennis, racquetball, bowling, golf and frolf). This class also has the poten-tial to use the Community Center.

08002A 08002B

Team Sports I II Elective

0.5 0.5

9-10 11-12

Emphasis in this course will be on lifetime and leisure time activities to include, but not limited to basketball, eclipse ball, floor hockey, flag football, softball, soccer, tchoukball, volleyball and other recreational activities. This class will also work to improve each student’s body composition, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular endurance and muscular strength using the Fitness Room as well as the Polar Heart Rate monitors and TriFIT assessment tools.

08005A 08005B 08005C

Fitness and Conditioning I II III Elective

0.5 0.5 0.5

9-10 10-12 10-12

Emphasis in this class will be placed on strength development and improving skills-related fitness for each individual student. A variety of strength development pro-grams will be utilized including bodybuilding, This class will help students discover the benefits of strength training; proper lifting and spotting techniques will be taught; the Instructor will develop a strength training program to meet each stu-dent’s needs; students will complete individualized workouts and in doing so will improve their upper and lower body strength.

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Science

Course Number

Course Name

Credits Grade(s) Description

03159A 03159B

Physical Science. A/B Required.

1.0 9 Physical science is an introductory lab course in chemistry and physics. Through concentrated study and laboratory treatment of subject matter, the student is in-troduced to matter and energy. Scientific facts that are a part of the student’s en-vironment are explained. It is an introduction to the practical aspects of science.

Semester 1: laboratory procedures and measurements, matter, states of matter, atoms and the periodic table, the structure of matter, chemical reactions, solu-tions, acids, bases and salts. Semester 2: nuclear changes, motion, forces, work and energy, heat and temperature, waves, sound and light, electricity, magnetism.

03051A 03051B

Biology A/B Required.

1.0 10 Biology is an introductory lab science course studying life science or living matter. Bio A will cover four areas: general biological principles, cytology, genetics, and evolution. Cytology is the study of the structure and function of cells. Bio B sec-ond semester will cover plants, invertebrates and vertebrates.

03101A 03101B

Chemistry A/B Required

1.0 11 This is a SD graduation required course that involves the study of the elements and their physical and chemical changes. Studies include: the properties of matter and the interaction of atoms and molecules, Chemical reactions and chemical formulas will be studied. An understanding of principles of mathematics is neces-sary (proportion, percentage and scientific notation). Second Semester acids and bases will be studied. Thermodynamics unit and Concentration Calculations will be enhanced. Organic chemistry deals with living or nonliving organisms and the presence of the element carbon. Students will also study Equilibrium, Redox reac-tions and will revisit Nuclear chemistry will include the topics of nuclear fusion

and fission, radioactive decay, radiation and its applications and implications.

03054 Human Anatomy Elective. Pre-Requisite: Bio A

0.5 10, 11, 12 Human Anatomy is the study of the structure and functions of the com-ponents of the human body. It will include investigations of specialization of cells and how cells function cooperatively as tissues and organs, which includes the dissection of a fetal pig.

03060 Microbiology Elective Pre-Requisite: Bio A/B

0.5 10,11,12 Microbiology is a branch of biology that deals with micro-organisms and their effect on other living organisms.

03008A 03008B

Earth and Space Science Elective

1.0 9-12 This course is an introductory course in earth and space science. Units include: the solar system, the universe, planet earth, the atmosphere, and using natural resources. This will be an introductory course in these top-ics with lab activities as a complement to the material.

03003

Environmen-tal Science Elective Pre-Requisite: Algebra I, Bio A/B, Geometry

0.5 11,12 Environmental Science focuses on the units: water, air and land; mineral and energy resources; our health and our future. The courses have a non-emphasis on mathematics and are geared toward students choosing fur-ther education in technical fields of study.

03151A 03151B

Physics Elective Pre-Requisite: Alg I, Geom, Alg II, Trig

1.0 12 This is a natural science involving the study of heat, sound, light, mag-netism, electricity and mechanics. An attempt is made in the course to acquaint the student with the practical side of each unit. Trigonometry will be helpful. Manipulating equations is a must.

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Course Descriptions

Fine Arts—need 1.0 credit for graduation

Course Number

Course Name Credits Grade(s) Description

05103 05102

Band Marching Concert Elective– Must enroll for both

1.0 9-12 Marching Band is a competitive marching band experience. Rehearsals begin in August, and include sectional, large ensemble and individual re-hearsals. This class will also include proficiency tests, which will include memorization of music. The first half of the semester includes perform-ing at home football games, marching competitions and culminates with an indoor marching concert after the season. Sections included in the marching band are woodwinds, brass, color guard, battery percussion, and front ensemble percussion. Woodwinds, brass and percussion play-ers must have playing experience on their instrument. Color guard mem-bers are asked to have some musical background, gymnastics skills or dance training, but it is not required. Concert band is a performing organization in which students learn indi-vidual and ensemble playing skills through the performance of standard band literature. There will also be proficiency tests given that will include scales or short etudes. Participation in all rehearsals, performances and Pep Events is a required portion of the Concert Band. Band is year-long course.

Science Cont.

Course Number

Course Name Credits Grade(s) Description

03106A 03106B

AP Chemistry Elective Pre-Requisite— Chem A/B

1.0 11-12 Advanced Placement Chemistry is a second-year course designed to meet the needs of the advanced science-oriented student. This course is rough-ly equivalent to college freshman general chemistry courses. The College Board AP Exam must be taken in the spring.

Students are expected to be consistently self-directed in their study - it is expected that students will spend about six hours per week on home preparation. Many more labs are performed to illustrate good lab tech-niques, and apply and underscore chemical knowledge. Emphasis is on energy, molecular orbital theory, solution chemistry (including acid/base, equilibrium, and rate laws), and chemistry in the world around us. This course is mostly inorganic, but organic compounds are discussed and the basis of their bonding described.

BIOL-101

Advanced Bio– Bio 101 Elective Pre-Requisites Bio A/B, Chem A/B

0.5 12 Advanced studies course covers biological systems in more detail. Topics that may be explored include cell organization, function, and reproduc-tion; energy transformation; human anatomy and physiology; and the evolution and adaptation of organisms.

This course is offered for Concurrent Credit through DSU for $120. Stu-dents are responsible for the cost.

03053 Anatomy & Physiology Elective Pre-Requisites Bio 101

0.5 12 Usually taken after a comprehensive initial study of biology, Anatomy and Physiology courses present the human body and biological systems in more detail. In order to understand the structure of the human body and its functions, students learn anatomical terminology, study cells and tissues, explore functional systems (skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respir-atory, digestive, reproductive, nervous, and so on) and many dissect ani-mals.

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Fine Arts Cont.

Course Number

Course Name Credits Grade(s) Description

05110A 05110B

Mixed Choir Elective.*

1.0 9-12 boys 9-12 girls in band 11-12

girls not in band

Students participating in choir practice vocal techniques to improve their

singing ability and learn music terminology and symbols. Students will

also practice sight singing and will be expected to memorize their music,

perform at concerts, contests and MHS Commencement. Students will

be evaluated at various times during the year to assess individual progress

and knowledge of material being studied. Choir is a year-long course.

Jazz choir and All-State Choir are extra-curricular, auditioned groups and will rehearse outside of the school day. Must be in

one of the choirs.

05110WA 05110WB

Treble Choir Elective

1.0 9-10 girls not in band

Students participating in choir practice vocal techniques to improve their

singing ability and learn music terminology and symbols. Students will

also practice sight singing and will be expected to memorize their music,

perform at concerts, contests and MHS Commencement. Students will

be evaluated at various times during the year to assess individual progress

and knowledge of material being studied. Choir is a year-long course.

05055 Drama/Performance Elective

0.5 9-12 This course is designed as an introductory theater course with an empha-sis on performance. The students will be introduced to topics such as theater history, theater terminology, stage directions, script analysis, vocal technique, improvisation characterization and performance.

05195 Mixed Media: Intro to Art Elective

0.5 9-11 This course is designed for students interested in visual arts. Students will be exposed to a variety of 2 dimensional media and techniques in-cluding drawing, painting, and an introduction to Photoshop. Ceramics and sculpture will also be covered. Art History will also be emphasized.

05155 Creative Art: Drawing & Painting Elective Pre-Req: Intro to Art

0.5 9-12 This course will cover still life drawing, drawing with a light source, por-traiture, painting with acrylics and watercolor, printmaking and pa-permaking will also be covered.

05158 Creative Art: Sculpture Elective Pre-Req: Intro to Art

0.5 10-12 This course will include Architectural Design, plaster casting, sculpture, and ceramics. Ceramics projects will include hand building and wheel throwing.

05154 Comprehensive Art Elective Pass all above art classes with an A

0.5 11-12 This course is designed for the self- motivated student. Students will de-sign larger and more extensive projects. Projects will be open ended and based on techniques learned in previous classes. Students will keep an art journal and the study of art criticism will be included.

05154B Independent Art Elective, Instructor Approval

0.5 11-12 Students will work with one to two mediums focusing on skills learned from previous classes. Students must be able to work independently and be self-motivated. Students will display their art pieces at a public presen-tation.

05170 Art Portfolio Elective, Instructor Approval

0.5 12 This course needs to have approval from the instructor. The student must develop a concentration or series of art work organized around a compelling visual concept. The student will be responsible for submit-ting an artist statement and a final portfolio containing photographs of his/her work.

Course Descriptions

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CTE Business

Course Number

Course Name Credits Grade(s) Description

12051 Intro to

Business

Elective

0.5 9-11 This course provides an introductory study of business and how the econ-

omy operates. It is designed to give students a background to make in-

formed decisions as consumers, wage earners and citizens within that

economy. Areas of study include: the economic process, the free enter-

prise system, business systems, government and businesses, consumers in

our economy, money and banking, using credit wisely, saving and invest-

ing.

12104A Intro to Ac-

counting

Elective

0.5 10-12 This course is specifically designed to give the necessary skills and under-

standing essential for every person who owns or operates any kind of

business, as well as those who do office works in these enterprises. Stu-

dents will learn accounting principles and theory. Course content includes

the accounting cycle, financial records for small business, and payroll rec-

ords.

12104B Accounting I

Elective

0.5 10-12 This course is continues with the necessary skills and understanding es-

sential for every person who owns or operates any kind of business, as

well as those who do office works in these enterprises. Students will ex-

pand on their learning of accounting principles and theory. Course con-

tent includes the accounting cycle, financial records for small business,

and payroll records.

12108A

12108B

Advanced Ac-

counting

Elective

Pre-Req—Acct I

1.0 11-12 This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to

apply the basic principles that he/she learned in Accounting l to a variety

of bookkeeping and accounting systems commonly found in business.

This course gives a good foundation to the college-bound student who

plans to study accounting or business.

12109 Specialized Ac-

counting

Elective

Pre-Req—Acct I

0.5 11-12 Focus continues to extend coverage from the Accounting I course. A re-

view of the entire accounting cycle allows students to begin the specialized

course by reviewing many of the topics learned in the previous course.

The course explores various specialized aspects of accounting, including

management, cost accounting, and not-for-profit accounting.

12054

Business Law

Elective

0.5 10-12 This is the study of basic legal principles and fundamental ideas of demo-

cratic society. Emphasis is placed on the impact of law in everyday life

and business transactions. Areas covered include: our legal system, identi-

fication of laws that will meet the needs of a changing democratic society,

how our laws affect minors, consumers, and businesses; and contracts.

19262 Personal

Finance

Required

0.5 12 This course will give students an understanding of the impact of their per-

sonal spending in our economic system. Students will be able to: identify

various forms of income and analyze factors that affect income; explain

the processes involved in having control of their personal finances; use a

rational decision-making process as it applies to informed decisions on

spending and credit; and evaluate savings and investments options to meet

short and long-term goals.

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CTE Computer Studies

Course Number

Course Name Credits Grade(s) Description

10004 Fundamentals of Technology Required

0.5 9 Topics covered are: word processing software; spreadsheet software; presentation software; database Software

10003 Intro to IT Elective

0.5 9-10 Topics covered: computer hardware; computer software; networks and the internet; web applications and multimedia; systems analysis and de-sign; computers and society. Software and Applications: Wikispaces Portfolio, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, Power-point, Pho-tostory, Google Docs, Audacity, Zamzar, and Wikispaces.

10202A 10202B

Computer Graphics I & II Elective Pre-Req: Found of Tech or Intro to IT

0.5 each 9-12 Production of visual imagery and application of graphic techniques to various fields, topics include modeling, simulation, animation, and image retouching. CG I Software and Applications: Adobe Suite with Empha-sis on Photoshop.CG II Software and Applications: Adobe Suite with Emphasis on Illustrator.

10203 Multi-Media Design Elective Pre-Req: Comp Graph I&II, or Digital Anim I&II

0.5 12 Create original production pieces, meeting goals, timeline, and elements of style and design; Write original copy; Effectively incorporate image, audio, animation and text media into multimedia presentation; Prepare product for publishing / distribution.; Implement basic interactivity in a multimedia program; Organize the files that are part of a multimedia program logically and efficiently; Use software to develop quality images and edit presentations. Advanced Software and Applications: Adobe Premiere Pro, Windows Movie Maker Live, Animoto, Photostory, Everio Media, Microsoft Office, Audacity, WikiSpaces, Jing, Skype, & YouTube.

Course Descriptions CTE Business Cont.

Course Number

Course Name Credits Grade(s) Description

12053 Entrepreneur-

ship

Elective

0.5 11-12 Focuses on recognizing a business opportunity, starting a business based

on the recognized opportunity, and operating and maintaining that busi-

ness. Entrepreneurship is necessary not only for students who will be-

come entrepreneurs, but also for individuals working in the increasingly

competitive corporate world. Entrepreneurship integrates the functional

areas of business – accounting, finance, marketing, and management –

and the legal and economic environments in which any new venture oper-

ates.

11154 Graphic De-

sign—

Yearbook

Elective Pre-Req:

Computer Apps

0.5 10-12 This course is designed for students wishing to develop desktop publish-

ing skills using Adobe In Design and Photoshop. The primary emphasis

in this class will be the production of the school yearbook. Students will

be responsible for designing layouts, writing stories and captions, and oth-

er production aspects of the yearbook. Other areas of study: prepare a

newsletter, develop brochures, flyers, banners, and signs.

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CTE—Agriculture ** All students in agriculture are enrolled in the FFA Chapter

Course Number

Course Name Credits Grade Description

18001 Intro to Ag, Food & Natural Resources. Elective

0.5 9-10 This is the beginner agriculture course. Students will learn about a variety of Agriculture areas that include: FFA, parliamentary procedure, small animal care, food industry, animals, leadership development, natural resources, agri-culture technology, and horticulture. Highlights: Students will be given oppor-tunities to participate in contests. This is the first course in progression of the ag education program.

18401 Fundamentals of Ag Mechanics Elective Pre-Req : Intro to AFNR

0.5 9-12 Fundamentals of Agricultural Mechanics allows the student to develop funda-mentals of mechanical processes as they relate to the areas of agricultural me-chanics. Areas to be explored include tool sharpening, plumbing, wood work-ing, sketching, drawing, interpreting plans and using GPS to collect data. An emphasis will be placed on the development of orderly and safe lab procedures for many practical skills that will be developed.

18102 Companion Animals Elective Pre-Req: Intro to AFNR

0.5 10-12 This course is a great course for anyone from a loving pet owner to someone looking to go into Veterinary Science after graduation. It gives students an in-troduction to care, nutrition, and training of many companion animals / pets. This is 2nd level course in the progression of the ag education program.

CTE Computer Studies Cont.

Course Number

Course Name Credits Grade(s) Description

10152A

Computer Programming I Required Pre-Req Found of Tech or Intro to IT

0.5 each 10 Topics covered: introduction to programming history and the program-ming language ; understanding the information processing cycle; customer needs analysis for designing a program; defining and designing the pro-gram project; coding an application; creating, debugging, and documenting a software application.

10152B Computer Programming II Elective Pre-Req Founda of Tech or Intro to IT

0.5 10-12 Topics covered: introduction to programming history and the program-ming language ; understanding the information processing cycle; customer needs analysis for designing a program; defining and designing the pro-gram project; coding an application; creating, debugging, and documenting a software application.

11001 Intro to Arts, AV, and Production Elective Pre-req Foundation of Tech

0.5 11-12 Introduction to Arts, A/V Technology & Communication courses enable students to understand and critically evaluate the role of media in society. Course content typically includes investigation of visual images, printed material, and audio segments as tools of information, entertainment, and propaganda; improvement of presentation and evaluative skills in relation to mass media; recognition of various techniques for delivery of a particu-lar message; and, in some cases, creation of a media product.

10205

Digital Animation Elective Pre-Req: Found of Tech and Intro to IT

0.5 9-12 Career opportunities; Use of animations; Animation development process; Legal and ethical issues; Animation software tools; Basic animation tech-niques; Interactivity in animation; Publishing animated movies. Software and Applications: Adobe Flash & Animator

11151 Digital Media Production Elective Pre-Req: Found of Tech, Intro to IT, Multi-media

0.5 12 Writing scripts; camera operation; use of graphics and other visuals; light-ing; audio techniques; editing; production principles; career opportunities. Advanced Software and Applications: Adobe Premiere Pro, Windows Movie Maker Live, Animoto, Photostory, Everio Media, Microsoft Office, Audacity, WikiSpaces, USB Turntable, Jing, Skype, & YouTube.

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Course Descriptions

CTE—Agriculture ** All students in agriculture are enrolled in the FFA Chapter

Course Number

Course Name Credits Grade Description

18101 Animal Science Elective Pre-Req: Intro to AFNR

0.5 10-12 This is course is designed to introduce students to care, nutrition, repro-duction and evaluation of you domestic farm animals. Animals studied here are cattle, swine, sheep, horses, poultry, dairy, etc. This is a 2nd level course in the progression of the ag education program.

18404 Ag Metal Fabrication Elective Pre-Req: Intro to

0.5 10-12 This is an introductory welding course. It is designed to take all ranges of welding ability and make them better. We will learn about and practice Oxy Acetylene Welding and cutting, Wire Feed welding, arc welding, plas-ma cutting, and a brief introduction to Tig welding.

18501 Ag Wildlife & Fisheries Elective Pre-Req: Intro to

0.5 11-12 This course is for the student who is interested in hunting, fishing, out-door recreation, and environmental science. It is a fun course where we learn specie ID, laws and regulations, and environmental issues.

18403 Ag Structures Elective Pre-Req: Fund Ag Mech

0.5 11-12 This is the advanced woods / construction course. This course will cover mechanical drafting and computer aided drafting. Our focus is building, however we spend a little time on all factors in construction including concrete, fencing, etc.

18052 Horticulture Elective Pre-Req: Intro to AFNR

0.5 11-12 This course is a plant science based class dealing with specifically the hor-ticulture industry. The students will learn a background of the industry and the plant science basics, but will also be given a great hands-on oppor-tunity of operating the agriculture department's greenhouse. Raising and marketing plants. It is a fun hands-on yet science based class.

18402 Ag Power and Technology Elective Pre-Req: Fund Ag Mechanics

0.5 10-12 The focus of Agricultural Power and Technology (APT) is to expose to students to mechanics, power, and technology, Students participating in the APT course will have experiences in various mechanical and engineer-ing concepts with exciting hands-on activities, projects, and problems. Students will acquire the basic skills to operate, repair, engineer, and de-sign agricultural tools and equipment. Throughout the course, students will apply the engineering principles to the construction of machines and structures.

18203 AG Leadership Elective Pre-Req: Intro to AFNR

0.5 12 Agriculture Leadership is a class that takes everything you learned in the entire ag education program and wraps it all into one class. Instructor ap-proval required for this course. All students must have a written project plan upon approval of enrollment. Class size is limited. FFA Membership is required.

18302 Ag Processing Technology Elective Pre-req—Intro to Ag

0.5 10-12 Students will learn about the processing of ag products from start to fin-ish. Some areas of focus will be dairy science, meat science, crop produc-tion, ethanol, and many more.

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Foreign Language

Course Number

Course Name Credits Grade(s) Description

06101A 06101B

Español I/Spanish I. Elective.

1.0 9-10 This class introduces the Spanish language through basic reading, writing, and conversational skills. Heavy emphasis is placed on learning vocabulary and grammar. Students will be expected to memorize basic vocabulary and phrases. By the end of the year students will be expected to be able to com-municate basic ideas through reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

06102A 06102B

Español II/ Spanish II. Elective. Pre-Req: Spanish I

1.0 10-11 Spanish 2 continues to emphasize Spanish language acquisition through basic reading, writing, and conversational skills. Heavy emphasis is placed on learning vocabulary and grammar. Students will be expected to memo-rize basic vocabulary and phrases. By the end of the year students will be expected to be able to communicate intermediate ideas through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Culture is taught in the context of traveling to Spanish-speaking countries.

06103A 06103B

Español III/ Spanish III. Elective. Pre-Req: Span I & II

1.0 11–12 Spanish 3 is an intensive course that expands the grammar and vocabulary topics to the intermediate-advanced level. Students continue to read, write, speak, and listen to increase their ability to use Spanish in social and busi-ness settings. There are many project-based assignments in this course and class participation and discussion is mandatory. Culture is taught in the

context of traveling to Spanish-speaking countries.

06104A 06104B

Español / Span-ish IV Elective Pre-req: Spanish I-III

1.0 12 Students will speak mostly in Spanish to hold conversation and create com-positions that will relate to poetry, short stories, and excerpts from novels, magazines, radio and films. Students study thematic units to improve vo-cabulary and grammatical concepts. Class participation, class discussion, and project completion are essential elements to this course. Culture is taught in the context of traveling to Spanish-speaking countries. Students should demonstrate intermediate-advanced speaking, reading and writing skills in order to be eligible to take this course.

Course Descriptions

CTE Family & Consumer Science / Culinary

Course Number

Course Name Credits Grade(s) Description

19051 Human Development: Preschool to School Age Elective.

0.5 9-12 Topics covered are: preschool and school-age theories in practice: physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of preschool through school-age children; create of childcare settings; practices. Regulations and opportunities in the child care industry; Special topics related to childhood concerns, including childhood diseases, special needs, temperament and abuse and neglect, etc; first aid/emergency training.

19052 Human Development: Prenatal to Toddlers Elective

0.5 9-12 Topics covered are: human development theories; influences on human growth and development; prenatal development, pregnancy and child-birth; physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of infants and tod-dlers.

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Course Descriptions

CTE Family & Consumer Science / Culinary

Course Number

Course Name Credits Grade(s) Description

19261 Human Development: Adolescent to Adulthood Elective.

0.5 9-12 Topics covered are: theories of human development; principles of adoles-cent and adult development in physical, emotional, social, and intellectual; conditions that influence human growth and development; strategies to pro-mote healthy human growth and development across the adolescence and adulthood.

19253 Nutrition and Wellness Elective

0.5 9-12 This course is designed to introduce students to the field of nutrition and wellness including major trends and issues and employment opportunities and career paths. Areas of study include an overview of wellness, factors contributing to an individual’s wellness, and the relationship of health risks, physical activity, food choices, and nutrition to wellness. Students also de-velop an awareness of the importance of safe food handling and storage practices.

19054 Serving Fami-lies and Com-munities Elective

0.5 9-12 Topics covered are: careers and skills in Family and Community Services; professional, ethical, and legal issues related to family and community issues; characteristics and causes of social problems; social support systems; coping strategies; advocacy groups

16001 Intro to Hospitality and Tourism Elective

0.5 9-12 This course is designed to give students an overview of the opportunities, occupations and skills needed in this career cluster. Topics covered include: career paths within the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries; proce-dures related to safety, security and environmental issues; customer service; rights and responsibilities in hospitality and tourism, and practices and skills involved in hospitality, tourism and recreation industries.

16051 Hospitality and Tourism Man-agement Elective Pre-Req: Intro to Hosp & Tour

0.5 10-12 Topics covered are: opportunities within hospitality and tourism manage-ment; organizational structure of hospitality and tourism systems; employer and employee relations; business procedures

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CTE Family & Consumer Science / Culinary

Course Number

Course Name

Credits Grade(s) Description

16053A 16053B

Culinary I Elective

1.0 10-12 Topics covered are : various lab experiences, career paths within the food service industry; successful customer relations; prepare and serve safe food; preventing accidents and injuries; basic culinary skills and use of food ser-vice equipment; mathematical skills essential for job performance in the food service industry; food selection and preparation techniques.

16055A 16055B

Culinary II Elective Pre-Req: Culinary I

1.0 11-12 Topics covered are: various lab experiences, career paths within the food service industry; societal influences on food service; food selection and preparation techniques; art of service in the food service industry; business practices in hospitality industries; communication with customers.

16055C 16055D

Culinary III Elective Pre-Req: Culinary I & II

1.0 12 In the first semester students will develop a business plan for a bak-

ery. Examples of items produced are: quick breads, yeast breads, cookies,

brownies, pies, tarts, cakes, tortes, frozen desserts, healthful & special

needs baking, and chocolate & decorative work. In the second semester

students will develop a business plan for a restaurant. Examples of items

that may be produced are: coq au vin, bouillabaisse, seviche, crepes, rata-

touille, gratin dauphinoise, baba ghanoush and much more!

Course Descriptions

CTE—Health Sciences

Course Number

Course Name Credits Grade Description

03066A 03066B

PLTW—Principles of Bio-medical Science Elective

1.0 10-12 Students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. The activities and projects intro-duce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes while allowing them to design their own experiments to solve problems.

03067A 03067B

PLTW—Human Body Systems Elective Pre-req preferred: PBS

1.0 11-12 Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Students build organs and tissues on a skeletal Maniken; use data acquisition software to monitor body functions and take on the roles of biomedical professionals to solve real-world medical cases. After completing two years of the PLTW courses, students can purchase college credit through Augustana College.

14001 Health Occu-pations Elective Pre-Req: Ad-vanced bio Anatomy / Physi-

1.0 12 The course is designed to give students an overview of the variety of pro-fessions in the health care field. Students learn how health care facilities function, what different professionals contribute to a facility and what preparation is necessary to enter these professions. Basic patient care skills and standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection are learned. Students may participate in an internship where they work in the different areas of a hospital or nursing home. Course is one semester long, eve-

14051 Certified Nursing Asst. Elective

0.5 11-12 This course will prepare students for the test necessary to be licensed as a certified nursing assistant. 40 hours of classroom preparation - online self-study course through LATI for $120. Following classroom, 36 hours of clinical experience must be completed on nights and weekends through Bethel or Madison Care & Rehab. Final testing for the licensure is the cost of the student. Course acceptance based on pre-clinical site interview.

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Classroom to Careers

Course Number

Course Name

Credits Grade(s) Description

22151 Career Exploration Elective

0.5 9-12 The students will explore their career interests and the process involved in achieving success in their chosen careers through the job search process, analyzing problems typically encountered on the job, interviews, applica-tions, resumes, required letters, references, job availability, salaries, cost of living, and education requirements. A portfolio will be developed.

22152 Employabil-ity Elective

0.5 10-12 Employability skills are fundamental to creating an employable individual. Students must have skills and knowledge necessary to understand the fac-tors that contribute to life-long work success. These standards are designed to provide students with foundational knowledge to promote successful transition from school to career.

80018 Internship

Elective Signed Approval Form Required

Starting in 2019—employabil-ity will be a pre-requisite

0.5 12 This is a career-related experience that allows students to learn side-by-side with someone in a business or industry who is able to be a mentor to the student. A contract between the student and the business is signed which outlines the expectations of the experience. The mentor host and MHS career coordinator evaluate the student at periodic intervals during the se-mester and at the end of the experience. The student is also required to keep a daily log and final portfolio to gain insight into his/her experience and to provide data to the school about the program. The student must attempt to arrange the internship site in advance of the start of a new semester.

Due to high demand only 1 allowed per year.

Manufacturing

Course Number

Course Name

Credits Grade(s) Description

13207 Certified Welder Elective Pre-Req: Ag Metal Fab

0.5 11-12 This course is a partnership with Lake Area Technical Institute and Gehl Manufacturing to certify welders hoping to go into a welding related field. Must have interest in the welding career field, basic knowledge of welding.

Must take for LATI credit for $120. Credit is not optional.

Course Descriptions

Other

Course Number

Course Name

Credits Grade(s) Description

9700A/B

Study Hall

0 9-12 Required for all students 9-12. Only 1 per semester. Will be used to work on studies and Dual Credit classes.

9500A/B Open Campus

0 12 Students who have not failed any courses the semester prior, may register for an open campus in addition to a study hall.

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Personal Learning Plan—Use a Pencil

Career Clusters interested in: __________________________________________________________

Required Courses that need to be added to this list are a

9th Grade

English 9A _________________________________

English 9B _________________________________

Math: (Algebra I or Geometry) __________________

Math: (Algebra I or Geometry) __________________

Health ____________________________________

PE Elective ________________________________

Computer Apps _____________________________

Physical Science _____________________________

Physical Science _____________________________

Word Geography____________________________

10th Grade

English 10A_________________________________

English 10B ________________________________

Math: (Geometry or Algebra II)_________________

Math: (Geometry or Algebra II)_________________

Modern World History________________________

Biology____________________________________

Biology_______ _____________________________

Computer Programming I _____________________

11th Grade

English 11A ________________________________

English 11B ________________________________

Math: (Algebra II or other)___ __________________

Math: (Algebra II or other)__ __________________

Modern US History I _________________________

Modern US History II_________________________

Chemistry____ _____________________________

Chemistry ____ _____________________________

12th Grade

English 12A ________________________________

English 12B_________________________________

Government__ _____________________________

Personal Finance_____________________________

Other Graduation Requirements

Social Science Elective _____________________

Fine Arts ________________________________

Fine Arts ________________________________

CTE or Foreign Language ___________________

CTE or Foreign Language ___________________

Other Electives___________ ______ _____________________ ________________________________

_______________________ ____________________________ _______________________________

_______________________ ____________________________ _______________________________

_______________________ ____________________________ _______________________________

_______________________ ____________________________ _______________________________

Graduation Requirements:

4 English (Engl 9,10,11,12 or AP) 0.5 PE Elective 3 Math (Alg I, Geom, Alg II) 0.5 Health 3 Science (Phys Sci, Bio, Chem) 0.5 Personal Finance 3 Social Science (Geog, World Hist, US Hist, Govt, Elective) 6 Electives 1.0 Computer Apps - 1.0 Credit of Electives must be CTE 1 Fine Arts (Music or Art) or World Language TOTAL CREDITS = 22.5

Anything other than what is listed in the boxes is

considered electives, and should be written below.

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Students should contact the college/university or technical institute to determine specific requirements.

Resources

Resource Description Contact information

Advanced Placement (AP) course

The Advanced Placement (AP) is a program offer-ing college-level curriculum and examinations to high school students.

http://doe.sd.gov/octe/advancedplacement.aspx

Madison High School Policies, staff, events, newsletters, etc. http://Madison.k12.sd.us/mhs

Madison 9-12 School Counseling

Academic, career, and personal/social information for students in K-12. Includes scholarships data-base.

http://http://guidancemhs.weebly.com/

Dakota Association for College Admission Counseling

Assists students and high schools with post-high school planning. Includes links to all SD post-secondary institutions.

http://www.dacac.com/

Dual credit Opportunity for high school students who meet admissions standards to enroll in public postsecond-ary institutions in South Dakota and simultaneously earn credits for both their high school diploma and postsecondary degree or certificate.

http://doe.sd.gov/octe/dualcredit.aspx

Grade point average The average obtained by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of cred-its attempted

See page 4.

Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation

Financial aid information for students in South Da-kota. Representatives present student/parent work-shops on careers (grade 10), scholarships/financial aid (grade 12), FAFSA (grade 12), what to expect in college (grade 12).

https://www.mygreatlakes.org/

Personal learning plan A 4-year plan of high school coursework. Students create and maintain within SD My Life.

www.sdmylife.com

SD My Life Grades 8-12 use this program to explore careers and post-secondary institutions, build resumes, and ACT prep (Method Test Prep). Parents also can have access to their child’s portfolio.

www.sdmylife.com

South Dakota Board of Regents

Governs the system of public higher education in South Dakota. Six universities and two special schools.

http://www.sdbor.edu/

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship

Guaranteed money for South Dakota students who meet certain criteria.

http://sdos.sdbor.edu/