2016 Counselor Workshop SDBOR Update

Overview Admissions Requirements Placement into Coursework Scholarships High School Dual Credit

Admissions Requirements

High School/Postsecondary Curriculum Requirements SD Public Institution Admissions Requirements “C” to count for 5 curriculum requirements 4 years English, 3 years Advanced Math, 3 years Lab Science, 3 years Social Studies, 1 year Fine Arts 1 of 3 Rank in top 60% of graduating class, or Obtain an ACT Composite score of 18 or higher (870 SAT), or 21 or higher at SDSMT and USD Obtain a GPA of at least 2.6 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)

Regents’ Scholar Diploma Requested by high school administrator to BOR Receive a “C” (2.0 or higher on 4.0 scale) or higher on all required coursework 4 years English 4 years Advanced Mathematics 4 years Science (3 must be lab sciences) 3 years Social Studies 1 year Fine Arts 2 years Modern or Classical Language Maintain an unweighted cumulative GPA of “B” (3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale) throughout high school The Regents’ Scholar Diploma program was established as an academic letter that school districts use to recognize graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence through the completion of coursework in the six content areas. Additionally, high school graduates designated as Regents’ Scholars automatically are admitted to all six public universities. Traditionally, school districts present Regents’ Scholar Diplomas to eligible seniors during graduation or academic award ceremonies each year. An email will be sent utilizing the counselor listserv in early February requesting the names of Regent Scholars for the 2016-2017 school year. The due date for this list is April 1.

Placement into Coursework

NEW: Math Placement Modifications Institutions developed a Math Index score for students using to following formula: Math Index = (17 * Math ACT subscore) + (250 * HS GPA) Student Example = (17 * 24) + (250 * 3.75) (408) + (937.5) = 1345.5 This score is used to determine the appropriate Math placement using a common matrix. In the example provided, the student earned a Math ACT sub-score of 24 and has a GPA of 3.75. This resulted in a Math Index score of 1345.5 and allows placement in MATH 115 or higher. Students still have the option to challenge using the ACCUPLACER or Smarter Balanced scores to improve placement if they desire. This new placement structure is in place for both incoming students and those seeking to enroll in Math coursework as dual credit. These placements can be challenged with an Accuplacer score or a Smarter Balanced Score An ACT score can NOT be used to place students in a math course. MI Range O-1049 1050 or higher 1150 or higher 1300 or higher 1300 or higher + ACCU.CALC (Please see section 4) Course Group MATH 095 MATH 102 w/ 092 or MATH 103 w/ 093 MATH 102 or MATH 103 or MATH 104 or STAT 281 w/ 091 MATH 115 or MATH 120 or MATH 121 or MATH 201 or MATH 281 or STAT 281 MATH 123 w/ 123L MATH 123

General Education Coursework Benchmarks ACT 18 English (21 USD) English and Math Remedial Placement Guidelines for ACT and SAT I Sub-scores ACT Sub-score/Math Index SAT I Sub-score Course Placement English Verbal 1-13 0-360 ENGL 033 Basic Writing III 14-17 361-440 ENGL 032 Basic Writing II 18-36 441-800 ENGL 101 Composition I* Math Quantitative 0 or higher 1-470 Math 021 Basic Algebra Math 095 Pre-College Algebra 950 or higher 421-470 Math 101 Intermediate Algebra Math 102/092L Math 103/093L 1150 or higher 471 or higher Math 102 College Algebra* Math 103 Quantitative Literacy* Math 104 Finite Math* 1300 or higher 570 or higher Math 115 Pre-Calculus Math 120 Trigonometry Math 121 Survey of Calc/Lab Math 201 Into Discrete Mathematics Math 123 Calculus I (With Accuplacer Calculus) Note: Those courses depicted with an asterisk meet system general education requirements in either English or Mathematics.

Placement and Other Testing ACCUPLACER $18 Untimed computer-based adaptive assessment program Can be proctored at high school Marilyn Zimmerman Marilyn.Zimmerman@northern.edu 605-626-3290

Placement and Other Testing College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Testing $80 + Fees CollegeBoard SAT and AP Testing Testing in Gen Ed subject areas Students get credit for class on college transcript List of SDBOR CLEP and Scores at: https://www.sdbor.edu/administrative-offices/academics/academic- affairs-guidelines/Documents/XII_CLEP_Guidelines.pdf A CLEP exam can also be used to fulfill a course requirement for the SD Opportunity Scholarship.

Scholarships South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship Dakota Corps Scholarship Program South Dakota Critical Teaching Needs Scholarship Jump Start Scholarship Endowed Scholarships Ardell Bjustad Scholarship Haines Memorial Scholarship Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Scholarship Martin R. Scarborough Memorial Scholarship South Dakota Needs Based Grant Program Regental Institution Merit-Based Scholarship Programs

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship Minimum ACT Composite 24 (SAT Verbal + Math 1090) 4 years English 4 years Advanced Mathematics 4 years Science (3 must be lab sciences) 1 year Fine Arts 2 years Modern or Classical Language or Approved CTE ½ year Personal Finance/Economics ½ year Physical Education ½ year Health/Health Integration Alternative Qualification (Must still submit SDOS Application) ACT Composite score of 28 and sub-scores of 18 English, 22 Math, 22 Reading, and 23 Science Be sure to point out the Approved Course List on the SDOS website. Dual credit courses do count toward the SDOS initial eligibility requirements. The CTE courses that have been approved by the Department of Education can be used by students to meet the “approved” CTE education course units. Those can be found on the DOE’s website.

Dakota Corps Scholarship Minimum ACT: 26 Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher Increasingly competitive Lowest ACT score previously considered: 30 Current critical needs areas (subject to change for 2017-18) Teacher – HS Math, HS Science, E or S Special Ed, HS CTE, K-12 Foreign Language; Accountant/Auditor; Engineer (includes all fields EXCEPT mining); Information Technology; and Registered Nurse New 2017-18 academic year application available online December 2016

Critical Teaching Needs Scholarship Undergrad students enrolled in final two years and fully admitted into elementary or secondary education program. Maintain a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and an average of 2.8 GPA on all major coursework. CTNS Board will review critical areas for addition and/or removal in October. New application will be available December 2016. Last year’s critical needs areas in public, private, and parochial schools: E or S Special Ed, HS CTE, Secondary Language Arts, HS Math, HS Science, and Secondary World Language

Jump Start Scholarship Early high school graduates $1,500 for first year December 1, 2016 deadline Eligibility Resident of South Dakota Complete requirements established by BOE and be awarded high school diploma in 3 years or less Attend public high school in SD full time at least two semesters prior to graduation Enroll at participating SD institution within 1 year of graduation

BOR Endowed Scholarships Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship (Deadline: February 27, 2017) This scholarship for Native American students provides support for freshman students who are pursuing studies in agribusiness, agricultural production, agricultural sciences, or a natural resource degree at any postsecondary institution. Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Scholarship (Deadline: February 27, 2017) This scholarship is awarded to first-time entering freshman at BHSU, DSU, NSU, or USD and who will select elementary education as their major field. Special consideration is given to students with demonstrated motivational ability, a disability, or who are self-supporting. Haines Memorial Scholarship (Deadline: February 27, 2017) This scholarship is awarded each year to a student majoring in education at BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSU or USD. The scholarship is limited to SD public university students who are classified as sophomores, junior or seniors and are majoring in a program that prepares teachers. Marlin R.Scarborough Memorial Scholarship (Deadline set by institutions) This scholarship is awarded to a student who is classified as a junior at a public university at the time funding is received. Each South Dakota public university nominates one students for the scholarship.

SD Needs Based Grant Program Awards can be between $500 - $2000 Based on FAFSA – no application form is necessary. Dollars are allocated to each institution based on the percentage of Pell eligible students enrolled at the institution.

Regental Merit Based Scholarships SDSU Jackrabbit Guarantee How Much: $1000 minimum over 4 years Deadline: N/A Eligibility Attend main SDSU Campus ACT Composite of 24 or higher SAT Verbal + Math of 1090 Maintain 3.0 GPA and minimum of 30 credit hours between fall and spring

Regental Merit Based Scholarships USD Coyote Commitment – all first-time freshmen students who apply for fall admission to USD are automatically considered. How much: Up to $3,500 annually Deadline: April 1 priority for full consideration Eligibility: Freshman full-time in Vermillion Based on ACT/SAT, and cumulative high school GPA 2.5 or 3.0 GPA renewal based on scholarship

Regental Merit Based Scholarships Surbeck Scholarships - $9,000 annually (renewable for three additional years) Presidential Scholarships - $5,000 annually (renewable for three additional years) Distinctive Scholarships - $1,000-$5,000 annually (renewable for three additional years) SD Mines Scholarships - $2,000-$3,000 annually (renewable for one additional year) Freshman Scholarships - $100-$2,000 (non-renewable)

Regental Merit Based Scholarships DSU Champion Scholarships How much: Presidential $2,150/year (28-36 ACT) Merit $1,650/year (24-27 ACT) Achievement $500/year (21-23 ACT) Deadline: N/A Eligibility: 3.0 or higher high school GPA Maintain cumulative GPA of 3.0 taking minimum 12 credits per semester

Regental Merit Based Scholarships BHSU Buzz Bonus Scholarship How Much: $500 (21-24 ACT) $750 (25-26 ACT) $1000 (27 or higher ACT) Deadline: N/A Eligibility: Top 1/3 of graduating class Minimum ACT of 21 Maintain 3.0 GPA taking 30 credit hours per year

Regental Merit Based Scholarships NSU WolfPACT How much: $5,000 (21-23 ACT) $7,000 (24-27 ACT) $11,000 (28-29 ACT) $12,000 (30+ ACT) Deadline: Accepted by March 1st of senior year Tests must be taken before March 1st Eligibility Maintain 3.0 GPA taking 12 credit hours per semester

K-12 Email Listservs All scholarship updates/notifications from BOR Not apart of the SD Counselors listserv? http://www.k12.sd.us/MailingList/ Other listservs utilized: SD Counselors (SDCounselors@k12.sd.us) High School Principals (HighSchoolPrincipals@k12.sd.us) School Administrators (SchoolAdmins@k12.sd.us) SDSCA Members (SDSCAMembers@k12.sd.us)

Select Dakota Website This site has been designed to provide each classification of student with timely information that can be used to ensure that the appropriate courses are completed in high school, what courses will transfer, or degree opportunities that are available for those students interested in going back to school to complete their degree. Depending on your classification, a large set of resources are provided to help put you on the path to selecting a public institution that will best meet your career goals. www.selectdakota.org

High School Dual Credit Program Update

High School Dual Credit Program Update HSDC Program is permanent College Record!! SDBOR Admission Requirements for HSDC Program Each criteria is a stand alone criteria, no mixing and matching Four Criteria HS Senior – Class Rank top 50%, ACT Composite 21, or GPA 3.25 HS Junior – Class Rank top 33%, ACT Composite 24, or GPA 3.5 Undergraduate admission requirements 10th Grade ACT Aspire 434 or higher or ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills 86 or higher AND Elementary Algebra 76 or higher Student may meet Admission Requirement and not place for MATH or ENGLISH Tuition Student account may total $145.00 per credit hour Students are responsible for $48.33 per credit hour (DOE pays additional costs) No additional fees are assessed Web Advisor - Paid using Electronic Check or Credit Card

How to Apply Each HS must have an approved MOU on file and listed at http://doe.sd.gov/octe/documents/ParticipS.pdf Complete HSDC Application for current term Submit HSDC Application with transcript and test scores to the Campus HSDC contact(s) where you are applying to take courses. Contacts are listed on the last page of the application. Students requesting to register for 10 or more credit hours… Must request approval from Dr. Paul Turman at BOR Office. Must have 3.0 HSDC program GPA

How to Apply Application Deadline – 5 pm - 1st day of term Spring 2017 – Monday, January 9, 2017 (Registration opens November 14, 2016) Summer 2016: First Day of Summer Semester is Monday, May 15, 2017 Applications are due on the first day of the summer session that a course is in, so application deadlines vary based on the campus & course. Contac the campus HSDC Contact for more details. Fall 2016 – Monday, August 22 Registration Deadline – 5 pm - 3rd day of term While Applications must be received by the end of the first day, counselors have an additional two days to supply transcripts & test scores to the campuses.

High School Dual Credit – Add Drop Withdrawal Students may add classes until 5 PM the third day of class. Students may drop classes until 5 PM Census Date for the term Students dropping all classes will be withdrawn from the University Ensure students understand not attending class is not a request to drop classes – the student will receive an “F” grade if an official drop request is not submitted Students may withdraw from classes by 5pm on the Withdrawal deadline. (Nov. 4th for Fall 2016) SDBOR withdrawals are limited to 6 for each student.

Grade Reports HSDC Grade Reports Continuing Eligibility Generated after final grade posting deadline Mailed to school Principal Students receiving “I” grades must request updated Grade Report when final grade is posted. Continuing Eligibility Students with a CGPA of 2.0 or lower are put on academic suspension for the following term. Students receiving “F” grades are denied future enrollment unless CGPA for HSDC courses is 2.5 or higher. Sit out one (1) term (Fall or Spring) and repeat failed course May register for 9 credit limit with repeat course May request waiver to not repeat failed course from BOR