Mobridge-Pollock High School Information Night “Home of the Tigers”

WELCOME TO MOBRIDGE-POLLOCK HIGH SCHOOL Good People to Know! SUPERINTENDENT-TIM FREDERICK BUSINESS MANAGER-KIM SCHNEIDER ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE-KATHY SCHICK PRINCIPAL- HOLLY RANDALL HIGH SCHOOL SECRETARY-KATHY DOCKTER PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR-JOLAINE BAIN

THIS EVENING’S OBJECTIVES: New Graduation Requirements!

SD High School Graduation Requirements approved by the SD Board of Education Standards July 2018 Base Requirements: - 4.00 credits of language arts -3.00 credits of mathematics (include Algebra) -3.00 credits of science (include biology) -3.00 credits of social studies including: * 1.00 of U S History * 0.5 of U S Government * 1.5 of social studies electives -1.00 combination of CTE, Capstone & World Language -1.00 credits of fine arts - 0.5 credits each of economics or personal finance, physical education and health - 5.50 credits of electives = 22.00 total credits

Advanced Endorsements 3 options: (in addition to the prior base requirements for the high school diploma) (Students may earn adv. Endorsements which align with their personal learning plan) Advanced Endorsement requirements: indicates a students has pursued coursework consistent with entrance requirements for postsecondary education at a university. Advanced Career Endorsement requirements: indicates a students has career experience in a concentrated area, based on academic and/or workplace experience and a related credential. Advanced Honors Endorsement requirements: indicates a student has pursued advanced rigorous, academic coursework consisted with the opportunity scholarship eligibility.

Advanced Endorsement The base high school diploma requirements plus: * Geometry one credit *Algebra II one credit

Advanced Career Endorsement Base high school diploma and: Two credits of any combination of the following: Approved Career & Technical Education from the same career cluster or Capstone Experience ( Youth Internship Class) AND Attainment of an industry-recognized credential or National Career Readiness Certificate of silver or higher

Advanced Honors Endorsement (Opportunity Scholarship Eligibility) Base high school diploma (each coursework must be completed with a “C” or higher) and: ^ELA 4 credits to include: writing 1.5, speech 0.5, literature 1.5 (with 0.5 Am Lit), and ELA elective 0.5 ^ Mathematics 4 credits to include: algebra I 1.00, geometry 1.00, algebra II 1.00 and an advanced mathematics 1.00 credits ^Science 4 credits to include: biology 1.00, any physical science 1.00, chemistry or physics 1.00 and a science elective 1.00 ^Social Studies 3 credits to include: U S History 1.00, U S Gov. 0.5, World Geography 0.5, World History 0.5 and a social studies elective of 0.5 ^2 credits of any combination of the following: 2 CTE (from the same career cluster) or two modern/classical languages. ^1 credit of find arts ^0.5 credits of either personal finance or economics ^0.5 credits of physical education and health ^2.50 credits of electives

IN SUMMARY THE NEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ARE PREPARING OUR STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIFE READINESS…… College, career and life readiness is an umbrella term for education and workforce development programs and pathway initiatives which ensure graduates have the academic, employability and technical skills necessary to be prepared for the full range of postsecondary opportunities. Prepare for both college and career; rather than one or the other. College, career and life readiness is a progression of knowledge and skills leading to credentials, certificates, and/or college-whether that is a one- year, two-year, and/or four –year degree program. In summary, MPHS (our) students will have the knowledge and abilities needed to succeed in life; whether attending a college, military, or starting a career!

Thank you for attending! Holly Randall MPHS Principal Holly.Randall@k12.sd.us 605.845.9200 Jolaine Bain MP Professional School Counselor Jolaine.Bain@k12.sd.us 605.845.9205 In May be ready for SDMylife.com!!!