Tri-Valley High School Parent Night for Incoming Freshman

2012 Tri-Valley High School Parent Night for Incoming FreshmanGuidance Web PageCourse descriptionsRequirements for GraduationExtra-Curricular InformationResources for Post Secondary Education InformationFinancial Aid- ScholarshipsRegent Scholars InformationParent Resources

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Graduation Requirements for Class of 2016 4 English Freshman English, Sophomore Comp/Speech, Junior English and Senior English or Sr. Tech Eng or AP English 3 Math Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II * 3 Science Intro To Phy Sci, Phy Science, Intro to Bio, Bio, Chemistry or Physics * *may be excused from Algebra II or Geometry but not both in favor of a more appropriate course* Student may be excused for Chemistry or Physics

Continued:3.5 Social Studies World Geography, World History/Civics, American History, America Government/Personal Economics .5 P.E. 1 Computer Computer Applications 1 Fine Art Band or Chorus or Art 2 Career/Tech Ed or Spanish (or comb of) CTE includes FACS, Business or Agriculture courses or CTE Academy__________24 Total

Distinguished (Regent Scholar):4 Credits of English*Writing 1.5*Am. Literature .5*Speech .5* Literature 1.5

3.5 Credits of Social Studies* US History 1 *US Government .5*Geography .5*World History .5* Civics .5* Personal Economics

1 Credit Fine Art*Band/Chorus/Art/Understanding Music

.5 Credit Health or Physical Education

Distinguished continued4 Credits Math*Algebra I 1*Algebra II 1* Geometry 1*Advanced Math Elective 1

4 Credits of Lab Science* Physical Science * Biology 1* Chemistry or Physics *other Science Electives

1 Credit of Computer

2 Credits Foreign Language or CTE coursesTo meet the curriculum requirements for the Opportunity Scholarship, all recipients must receive a C or higher on all coursework including + a 24 on the ACTStudents Entering High School After July 20104 units of English (courses with major emphasis upon grammar, composition, or literary analysis may be included to meet this requirement).3 units of Social Studies (such as history, economics, sociology, geography, U.S. government, and similar courses).4 units of Algebra or Higher Mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or other advanced mathematics, as well as accelerated or honors mathematics [algebra] at the 8th grade, shall be accepted). NOT INCLUDED are arithmetic, business, consumer, or general mathematics or other similar courses.4 units of Science, including 3 units of approved laboratory science (courses in biology, chemistry, or physics in which at least one regular laboratory period is scheduled each week). Qualifying physical science or earth science courses (with lab) shall be decided on a case-by-case basis.1 unit of Fine Arts (in art, theatre, or music, as well as approved extracurricular activity).2 units of either of the following or a combination of the twoApproved career and technical education coursesModern or Classical Language (Includes American Sign Language)1/2 units of personal finance or economics1/2 unit of physical education1/2 unit of health or health integration (Students entering high school after July 2013)

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship Curriculum

Recommended Classes for FreshmanEnglish I1 CreditIntro to Phy Science(need slower pace) or Physical Science1 CreditWorld Geography .5 Credit Pre-Algebra (need slower pace)or Algebra I or Geometry 1 CreditPE/ Health .5 CreditComputer I 1 Credit

Electives for FreshmanBandChorusIntroduction to FACS Introduction to AgricultureArt ISpanish

Grading ScaleA: 93-100B: 85- 92C: 78-84D: 70-77F: 69-0GPA Based only on Semester grades

The grade point is figured by adding up the points for each grade that is counted and dividing by the number of grades used- Band, chorus, AP Classes and PE do not count toward GPAHonor Band does count toward GPAExtra-CurricularsSports : Football, Boys & Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Volley Ball, Track, Boys & Girls Golf, Cross Country, Cheerleading, Weight Lifting

Fine Arts :Musical - Band, Chorus, Swing ChoirTheatre - One Act Play, All School Play

Other: Student Council, FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, National Honor Society

Publications: Annual, School PaperWe are a Laptop High School

At the high school level students will be using technology on a regular basis and it is expected that students will use the technology respectfully and responsibly. If your student is issued a laptop the responsibility for insuring it will be up to you but we will provide you with options in the fall. Without insurance you will be expected to pay for any damages. Ways to stay InformedOne of the best ways to keep informed on your students academic progress is to sign up for a Parent Portal account the forms are available on lineEmail teachers if you have concernsSign up for My Distribution ListQuestions?Thank you for coming!FOR MORE INFO..see the Guidance Website or call