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High School and Beyond
Planning for the Future
Where to find important documents
High School Website:
http://www.miller.k12.sd.us/jr_sr_high.html
Where to find important documents
School Forms: http://www.miller.k12.sd.us/school_forms.html
Jr./Sr High School Student Handbook -
https://miller.k12.sd.us/18%20jr%20sr%20high%
20student%20handbook.pdf
High School Registration Handbook-
https://miller.k12.sd.us/19%20high%20school%2
0registration.pdf
Counselor Website:
http://cb191.k12.sd.us/default.aspx
South Dakota Graduation Requirements
The Graduating class of 2018 and those starting HS
thereafter will be under the graduation requirements passed
by the SD Board of Education on August 20, 2018.
https://doe.sd.gov/gradrequirements/
The specific course requirements for graduation have
relaxed, unless you want to pursue an ENDORSEMENT
High School Diploma
Advanced Endorsement
Advanced Career
Endorsement
Advanced Honors
Endorsement
High School Diploma
ENGLISH
1 unit Writing
.5 unit Speech
1 unit Literature (must include .5 unit American Literature)
MATH
1 unit Algebra I
SCIENCE
1 unit Biology
SOCIAL STUDIES
1 unit U.S. History
.5 unit U.S. Government
FINE ARTS
1 unit
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
.5 unit
HEALTH/
HEALTH
INTEGRATION
.5 unit
PERSONAL
FINANCE OR
ECONOMICS
CTE OR CAPSTONE
EXPERIENCE OR
WORLD
LANGUAGE1 unit in any combo
ELECTIVES
5.5 units
4
3 3
3
Personal Learning Plan• The SD high school graduation requirements, state that all
high school students should have a personal learning plan
with a minimum of 22 credits.
•Students create a personal learning plan using
SDMylife.com based on their interests and abilities
Language Arts Requirements:
• Four units of Language Arts- must include:
• Writing 1 unit
• Literature 1 units
(which must also include ½ unit of American Lit)
• Speech – ½ unit
• Language Arts electives 1.5 unit
District Language Arts Options 4 units of Language Arts – must include:
Freshman: Junior:
- English I - English III
Sophomore: Senior:
- English II and - AP English or
- Speech - English IV or
- Applied English*
Math Requirements:
• 3 units of Math – must include:
• Algebra I 1 unit
Note: Algebra IA and Algebra IB combine
to meet the standards requirements of Algebra I
**4 units required for South Dakota Opportunity
Scholarship (3 of which must be HIGHER than Algebra I -
does not include Integrated Math)
District Math Options (3 units required)
Freshman: Junior:
- Algebra I or Algebra IA -Algebra II or
- Integrated Math III
Sophomore: Senior:
-Geometry -Pre-Calculus
Other Math Offerings (online): AP Calculus, Math for
College Readiness, Dual Credit College Algebra
Science Requirements:
• Three units of Lab Science – must include:
•Biology - 1 unit
**4 units required for South Dakota Opportunity
Scholarship
Other Science Offerings (online): See Mrs. Van Zee
District Science Options
Freshman: Junior
- Physical Science - Chemistry or Earth Science
Sophomore: Other Courses Offered:
- Biology -Physics
- -Anatomy/Physiology
Social Studies Requirements:
• Three units of Social Studies – must include:
• World History - .5 unit*
• Geography - .5 unit
• US History - 1 unit
• US Government - 1 unit*
Other Social Studies Offerings (online): See Mrs. Van
Zee
District Social Studies Options
Freshman: Junior
- World History - American History
Sophomore: Senior:
- World Geography - American Government
Other Courses Offered:
- Current Events
- Psychology
- Sociology
Other Requirements:
Grade 9: PE (1/2); Fundamentals of Technology (1/2);
Leadership & Service
Grade 10: Health (1/2)
Grade 12: Personal Finance (1/2); Employability (1/2);
Plus
1 credit of : Fine Arts (1); and
1 credit of : World Language OR
Career & Technical Ed* (Ag or FACS)
*Leadership and Service fits here
College & Technical Schools
Requirements vs. Preparation
SD College Admission requirements ACT Composite of 18
Sub-scores of 18 English/20 Math
Rank in top 60% or class rank
Obtain a GPA of 2.6 or above
SD Opportunity Scholarship $6500 over 4 years
Build Dakota Scholarship Up to full tuition for high-need occupations
Advanced Endorsement
ENGLISH
1 unit Writing
.5 unit Speech
1 unit Literature (must include .5 unit American Literature)
MATH
1 unit Algebra I
1 unit Geometry
1 unit Algebra II
SCIENCE
1 unit Biology
2 units other lab sciences
SOCIAL STUDIES
1 unit U.S. History
.5 unit U.S. Government
FINE ARTS
1 unit
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
.5 unit
HEALTH/
HEALTH
INTEGRATION
.5 unit
PERSONAL
FINANCE OR
ECONOMICS.5 unit
CTE OR CAPSTONE
EXPERIENCE OR
WORLD
LANGUAGE1 unit
ELECTIVES
5.5 units
4
3 3
3
District Advanced Placement and
Dual Credit Options:
Many options available!
Some AP courses that have been taken in the past include:
AP Statistics
AP US History
AP Calculus AB
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP English Literature
AP English Language
AP Psychology
Dual credit list can be found at https://sdmylife.com/prepping-
for-college/dual-credit (100’s of courses available)
Do I Want to Play College Athletics?
• Why do I have to think about this now?
• NCAA Division I and II eligibility requirements
• DI: 16 core courses DII: 14 core courses
• ACT/GPA Sliding Scale
• NAIA Schools: Graduate from an accredited HS
and meet two of the three entry level requirements
• A minimum score of 18 on the ACT (860 SAT)
• A overall HS GPA of 2.0
• Graduate in upper 50% of HS class
Passing HS Classes
If they don’t pass it this time, they’ll take it
again!
The law says you’re here until you’re 18
We want to help!
Mrs. Van Zee
Teachers
Intervention
Extra-Curriculars
Sports- Football, Volleyball, Basketball,
Wrestling, Track, Golf, Cross Country,
Cheerleading
Fine Arts – Band, Chorus, Oral Interpretation,
One-Act Play, Spring Play
Other – Student Council, FFA, Yearbook,
FCCLA
Questions about High School?