Transcript GHS Plan of Study Power Point

Goodland High School
Individual Plan of Study
2014 and Beyond
What is an Individual Plan of
Study?
◊ This is an academic and career
planning guide for GHS students.
◊ It is designed as a tool to help students
identify educational and career goals for
the future.
HOW WILL THIS HELP ME PREPARE
FOR THE FUTURE?
*Coordinate yearly class schedules and course requirements needed for high
school graduation.
*Perform career assessments to help determine areas of interest.
*What are my most valuable skills for life and career goals?
*Discover how to create a beneficial resume from work experience, to community
service, to volunteering. Community service and volunteering are critical
components of a good resume/application.
*Discover and take advantage of job shadowing experiences.
*Learn how to inquire and ask for a positive letter of recommendation.
*How to package applications for scholarships.
GHS
Graduation Requirements
4 credits English
3 credits Math
3 credits Science
3 credits Social Studies
1 credit PE/Health
1 credit Computer Technology
1 credit Fine Arts
8 Electives
= 24 Total Credits
English
 Graduation requirements - 4 credits
Freshman = English I
Sophomore = English II
Junior = English III
12th - English IV or
Composition I & Composition II
(College English 101 and 102)
Speech ½ credit
Creative Writing ½ credit
Dual Credit Option
Math
Graduation requirements - 3 credits
Course placement is based on
 assessments
 past performance
 teacher recommendation
Math
Graduation requirements - 3 credits
• Math Matters I (Instructor Permission)
• Algebra I
• Algebra II
• Geometry
• Applied Math I (Instructor Permission)
Advanced Math Courses:
• Pre-Calculus / Trigonometry
• (College Algebra - dual credit option)
• Calculus (senior level) - dual credit option
ACT Requirements for Dual Credit
Classes at NORTHWEST TECH
~~~ Trig/Pre-Calc
ACT scores required: 22 on math & 18+ on reading
Compass scores required: 50+ on Math 69+ on reading
~~~ English Comp I & II
ACT scores required: 18+ on English
Compass scores required: Reading 69+
If scores are not high enough on the ACT, students
may take the Compass Test (can take only twice)
Begin taking the ACT in
April or June of your Sophomore year.
Science
3 credits required for graduation
Earth Science I (EPSCI)
EPSCI II
Biology I
Chemistry I
Biology II
Chemistry II (dual credit)
Physics (KBOR Scholar/dual
credit)
Senior Biology (dual credit pending enrollment #’s)
PE/Health
PE/Health ~ required course
Required to take your Freshman year
Elective PE Courses
Advanced PE
Strength Training
Computer Technology
Required (QPA)
Courses that qualify at GHS (alphabetical order)
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Accounting I
Computer Applications (basic)
Computer Graphics (not offered every year)
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
 Based on need will offer World Geo.
Fine Arts
1 Credit of Art or Music
Required for Graduation
Art classes
– Art I
– Graphic Design (Must have Art I)
– Art II
– Advanced Placement Art (teacher approval)
Fine Arts
1 Credit of Art or Music
Required for Graduation
• Music classes
– Music Appreciation
– Music Theory
– Instrumental Music
• Band
– Vocal Music
• Black & Gold Choir
• X-Pressos
• Women’s Ensemble
ELECTIVES
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Spanish
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Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
Spanish IV
Electives
LANGUAGE ARTS
• Yearbook – Junior and Senior
• Journalism
• Speech/Creative Writing
*Can count as Senior Eng. credit
Electives
Marketing Management
– Business Essentials
– Entrepreneurship
– Marketing I
– Sports & Entertainment Marketing
– Business Economics
– Accounting
– Marketing Management
Electives
Marketing Communications
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Business Essentials
Entrepreneurship
Marketing I
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Business Economics
Graphic Design
Computer Graphics
Web Page Design
Marketing Communications
Integrated Marketing Applications
Electives
Applied 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)
Electives
FACS Classes
Consumer Services Pathway
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Introduction to Human Services
Career and Life Planning
Consumer Education
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Career and Community Connections
Financial Fitness
Electives
FACS Classes
Family & Community Services Pathway
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Introduction to Human Services
Career and Life Planning
Human Growth & Development
Family Studies
Consumer Education
Nutrition & Wellness
Career & Community Connections
Electives
Vocational Education
– Introduction to Agriculture Business
– Introduction to Agriculture Science
– Ag. Welding I/Ag Mechanics
– Small Gas Engines
*Not all classes have been determined at this point
KANSAS QUALIFIED
ADMISSIONS FACTS SHEET
High School Graduates 2014 and
Beyond
Kansas Qualified Admissions Facts Sheet
High School Graduates 2014 and Beyond
What is Qualified Admissions? Qualified
Admissions (QA) are a set of standards used by the
six state universities: Emporia State, FHSU, KSU,
KU, Pittsburg State and Wichita State. These
standards are set by the Kansas Board of Regents,
the governing body for the state universities.
*Colleges will first look at course rigor and academic
performance when deciding whether or not to
accept a student.
What are the new Qualified Admission standards?
Students graduating from an accredited Kansas high school
under the age of 21 MUST;
*Complete the precollege or KS Scholars Curriculum with at
least a 2.0 GPA; AND
*Achieve ONE of the following:
*ACT score of 21 or higher (math
Composite of 22) ; OR
*SAT score of 980 or higher; OR
*Graduate in the top 1/3 of grad. class;
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*Achieve a 2.0 GPA or higher on any college credit taken in
high school.
QUALIFIED ADMISSIONS PRECOLLEGE CURRICULUM
ENGLISH
NATURAL
SCIENCE
4 approved units of English, one taken each year of high school
3 approved units of the following, 1 unit must be in Chemistry or Physics
*Biology
*Adv. Biology (2nd year Bio)
*Earth/Space Science
*Chemistry
*Physics
*Principles of Tech.
MATH
3 approved units from the following:
*Algebra I
*Geometry
*Algebra II
*Any course with Alg II as a prerequisite AND students must meet the ACT
College readiness score of 22 on the Math portion of test. OR
4 approved units, with one taken in the graduating year. 3 units selected from the
following: Alg I, Geometry, Alg II. Any course with Alg II as a prerequisite. The 4th may be
prescribed by the school district and must be designated to prepare students for college
SOCIAL
3 approved units that includes instruction in
SCIENCE
3 approved units that includes instruction in
*U.S. History
*U.S. Government
*World History/Geography
FOR LANG Not required.
ELECTIVES 3 approved units from the following:
*English
*Math
*Foreign Lang.
*Natural Science
*Personal Finance
*Speech, Debate, Forensics
*Social Science
*Journalism
*Fine Arts
*Computers/Inf. System* Career Technical Education
Kansas Board of Regents
Scholars Curriculum
4 English units, 1 taken each year
3 Science - Biology, Chemistry, & Physics
4th year recommended
4 Math - Algebra I*, Geometry, Algebra II +
Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus or Calculus
3 Social Studies
2 Foreign Language (same language)
(This scholarship is typically based on need and
CGPA)
NCAA
Academic Standards
* If you are planning to play sports in college, whether it
be Division I or II, there are new rules and guidelines to
follow.
*Incoming Freshmen of 2016 and beyond
students must have:
*Minimum 2.3 core GPA (increased from
2.0) along with the appropriate SAT/ACT score.
*Ten of the 16 core requirements must be
completed by the end of the junior year of high school.
NCAA DIVISION I
16 CORE COURSES
*4 years of English
*3 years of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
*2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab
if offered by high school).
*1 year of additional English, Math or natural/physical
science.
*2 years of social science.
*4 years of additional courses (from any area above,
foreign language or comparative religion/
philosophy).
DIVISION II
16 CORE COURSES
*3 years of English
*2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher).
*2 years of natural/physical science (1 year
lab if offered by high school).
*3 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/
physical science.
*2 years of social science.
*4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign
language, or comparative religion/philosophy).
ASVAB
CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM
FOR JUNIORS
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Your decision to enter college, technical or vocational, military
service or the civilian world of work after high school is an
important one. This is why you must develop a plan.
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The ASVAB includes tests covering verbal and math skills,
mechanical knowledge, electronics and several other areas.
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Students will be able to access the results along with Exploring
Careers. Each student will receive a guide to explore occupations
and planning the next steps to achieve a career goal. There are
close to 400 occupations.
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Students can explore these and consider whether their skills, as
measured by an interest inventory, match the demands of
occupations that appeal to them.
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Research has shown that students who take the ASVAB
experience less career indecision, enjoy greater confidence in
making career decisions, and consider more thoughtfully their
options than do students who do not participate in the ASVAB
Program.
Career Pathways
Interest Inventory
Skills Inventory
Plan of Coursework
Website
wwwkansascareerpipeline.org.
Northwest Kansas Technical College
Goodland High School
Options
Part-time Senior year
Full-time Senior year
Concurrent Credit @ GHS
Hybrid Courses- @ GHS and
NWTech
Interested? Contact the counselor
~ Mrs. Farris - Partida (Nancy)
or Mr. Ferguson
Useful Information
• USD 352 Goodland District Website:
– http://www.usd352.org
• ACT-is given here Sept, Oct, Dec, Feb
April and June-take AT LEAST 3 TIMES
• Listen to Daily Bulletin
• PSAT- Take as a Junior
• PLAN-Take as a Sophomore
• ASVAB- Will be given to all Juniors
• ACT Prep- sign up in the Library; act.org
• ACT Prep- Northwest Kansas Service Center
(Fall of each year)