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Welcome to Goodland High School
Welcome to Goodland High School
2013-20142013-2014
USD 352Graduation Requirements
4 credits English3 credits Math
3 credits Science3 credits Social Studies
1 credit PE/Health1 credit Computer Technology
1 credit Fine Arts9 Electives
= 24 Total Credits
EnglishEnglish
Graduation requirements - 4 creditsGraduation requirements - 4 creditsFreshman = English ISophomore = English IIJunior = English III
12th - English IV or Composition I & Composition II (College English 101 and 102)
Dual Credit Option
MathGraduation requirements - 3 credits
MathGraduation requirements - 3 credits
Course placement is based on assessments past performanceteacher recommendation
Course placement is based on assessments past performanceteacher recommendation
MathGraduation requirements - 3 credits
MathGraduation requirements - 3 credits
• Math Matters I (Instructor Permission)• Algebra I• Algebra II• Geometry• Applied Math IAdvanced Math Courses:• Pre-Calculus / Trigonometry
• (College Algebra - dual credit option)• Calculus (senior level) - dual credit option
• Math Matters I (Instructor Permission)• Algebra I• Algebra II• Geometry• Applied Math IAdvanced Math Courses:• Pre-Calculus / Trigonometry
• (College Algebra - dual credit option)• Calculus (senior level) - dual credit option
~~~ Trig/Pre-Calc ~~~ Trig/Pre-Calc ACT scores required: 22 on math & 18 on readingACT scores required: 22 on math & 18 on readingCompass scores required: 50 on Math 69 on reading Compass scores required: 50 on Math 69 on reading
~~~ English Comp I & II ~~~ English Comp I & II ACT scores required: 18 on English and 18 on readingACT scores required: 18 on English and 18 on readingCompass scores required: Writing 55 & Reading 73Compass scores required: Writing 55 & Reading 73
If scores are not high enough on the ACT, students If scores are not high enough on the ACT, students may take the Compass Test (can take only twice)may take the Compass Test (can take only twice)
Begin taking the ACT in Begin taking the ACT in April or June of your Sophomore year.April or June of your Sophomore year.
ACT Requirements for Dual Credit ACT Requirements for Dual Credit ClassesClasses
Science 3 credits required for graduation
Science 3 credits required for graduation
Earth Science I (EPSCI) EPSCI IIBiology IBiology IIChemistry IChemistry II (dual credit)Physics (KBOR Scholar)Senior Biology (dual credit
- pending enrollment #’s)
Earth Science I (EPSCI) EPSCI IIBiology IBiology IIChemistry IChemistry II (dual credit)Physics (KBOR Scholar)Senior Biology (dual credit
- pending enrollment #’s)
PE/HealthPE/HealthPE/Health ~ required course
~Probably was taken your Freshman year
Elective PE Courses
Advanced PEStrength TrainingBody Toning
PE/Health ~ required course ~Probably was taken your Freshman year
Elective PE Courses
Advanced PEStrength TrainingBody Toning
Computer Technology
Required (QPA)Courses that qualify at GHS (alphabetical order)
Accounting I Computer Applications (basic) Computer Graphics Drafting CAD Graphic Design Web Page Design
Social Studies 3 credits required for graduation
Social Studies Requirements: 1 credit of World History 1 credit American History (Junior) .5 credits American Government
(Senior) .5 Credit of Psychology, Sociology,
Current Social Issues, or Business Economics
Fine Arts1 Credit of Art or Music Required for Graduation
Art classes– Art I– Graphic Design– Computer Graphics– Advanced Art– Advanced Placement Art
Fine Arts1 Credit of Art or Music Required for Graduation
• Music classes– Music Appreciation– Music Theory– Instrumental Music
• Band• Jazz Band (Zero Hour @ .5 credit)
– Vocal Music• Black & Gold Choir• Mixed Chorale• X-Pressos
ELECTIVES
Spanish• Spanish I• Spanish II• Spanish III• Spanish IV
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
ElectivesLANGUAGE ARTS
• Yearbook - by application (Sophomore,Junior,Senior)
• Newspaper Production
ElectivesMarketing Management
– Business Essentials– Entrepreneurship– Marketing I – Sports & Entertainment Marketing– Business Economics– Accounting– Marketing Management
ElectivesMarketing Communications
– Business Essentials– Entrepreneurship– Marketing I – Sports & Entertainment Marketing– Business Economics– Graphic Design– Computer Graphics – Web Page Design– Marketing Communications– Integrated Marketing Applications
ElectivesApplied Technology Classes
– Investigations in Technology (Introduction to Industrial Technology)
– Engineering & Design (General Drafting)– Engineering Principles (Drafting CAD)– Engineering Research & Development
(Architectural Design)– Advanced Studies in Architecture – Interior Design IIB– Cabinet Making I (Furniture/Cabinetmaking)– Cabinet Making II (Furniture/Cabinetmaking)– Cabinet Making III (Furniture/Cabinetmaking)
ElectivesFACS Classes
Consumer Services Pathway
– Introduction to Human Services– Career and Life Planning– Consumer Education– Entrepreneurship– Marketing– Career and Community Connections
ElectivesFACS Classes
Family & Community Services Pathway
– Introduction to Human Services– Career and Life Planning– Human Growth & Development– Family Studies– Consumer Education– Nutrition & Wellness– Career & Community Connections
3 Ways of Gaining Admission to a Regents University
Achieve ACT composite of 21 or aboveRank in top 1/3 of high school’s graduating classComplete Qualified Admissions Pre-college curriculum with a 2.0 GPA (KS school)
Kansas Board of RegentsQualified Admissions for College
English - 4 creditsScience - 3 credits Math - 3 credits (Through 2013-2014 Academic School Year)
Beginning 2014-2015 Academic School Yr –3 credits Algebra I & above + 22 ACT in Math OR
–4 credits Algebra I & above
•Courses taken in JH do fulfill the math requirement
Social Sciences - 3 credits
Foreign Language ~ recommended, not required
Kansas Board of Regents Scholars Curriculum
4 English3 Science - Biology, Chemistry, & Physics
4th year recommended
4 Math - Algebra I*, Geometry, Algebra II + Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus or Calculus3 Social Studies2 Foreign Language (same language)
*Algebra taken in 8th Grade is accepted
Career PathwaysCareer Pathways
Interest InventorySkills InventoryPlan of Coursework
Website
Interest InventorySkills InventoryPlan of Coursework
Website
wwwkansascareerpipeline.org.
Northwest Kansas Technical College Goodland High School
Options
Northwest Kansas Technical College Goodland High School
Options
Part-time Senior yearFull-time Senior year
Interested? Contact the counselor ~ Mrs. Farris - Partida (Nancy)
or Mr. Ferguson
Part-time Senior yearFull-time Senior year
Interested? Contact the counselor ~ Mrs. Farris - Partida (Nancy)
or Mr. Ferguson
Transcript & Credit Check
Mailed to parents of all current 9th, 10th, 11th Grade Students at GHS
Transcript & Credit Check
Mailed to parents of all current 9th, 10th, 11th Grade Students at GHS
Web Sites
• USD 352 Goodland District Website:– http://www.usd352.org
• Goodland High School tab– School Information
• PowerSchool:– Green button on right side of district website or– http://powerschool.usd352.k12.ks.us
• Calendar– First button on right side of district website or– http://www.highschoolsports.net