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Britton-Hecla High School

Learn about GPA, course credits, Regents Scholars program, financial aid, and testing options to help plan for success in high school and beyond. Get insight on challenging courses and scholarship opportunities.

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Britton-Hecla High School

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  1. Britton-Hecla High School Graduation Requirements, Course and Credit Information August 16, 2016

  2. Things to Know • Basic information • Graduation Requirements • Financial Aid-Why start now? • Testing/Assessment • Course Options • Personal Learning Plans

  3. Basic Information for High School • Awarded credit for each class passed • ½ credit for each semester-long class that meets for a whole period every day • 1 credit for each year-long class that meets for a whole period every day • Credits “count” now!

  4. Basic Information for High School • GPA=Grade Point Average • A=4 points • B=3 points • C=2 points • D=1 point • F=0 points

  5. GPA • Example: Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 • Algebra I A A F • Physical Science A A A • Computer 1 A A A • Geography A A A • English 1 A F F • Band A A A • Parenting A A A

  6. GPA • Example: Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 • Algebra I A=4 A=4 F=0 • Physical Science A=4 A=4 A=4 • Computer 1 A=4 A=4 A=4 • Geography A=4 A=4 A=4 • English 1 A=4 F=0 F=0 • Band A=4 A=4 A=4 • Parenting A=4 A=4 A=4 28/7=4.0 24/7=3.4 20/7=2.8

  7. SD Graduation Requirements What are they? • Beginning with the class of 2014, students must follow the newly revised SD state graduation requirements • Very similar to past requirements, though there is no longer a 3 pathway system

  8. English/Language Arts • 4 credits must include: • Writing 1.5 credits • Literature 1.5 credits (which must include .5 cr of American Lit) • Speech or debate .5 credit • Language arts elective .5 credit

  9. Mathematics • 3 credits must include: • Algebra 1 (1 credit) • Geometry (1 credit)** • Algebra 2 (1 credit)** **With school & parent/guardian approval, a student may be excused from either Geometry or Algebra 2, but not both courses. All students must have a total of at least 3 credits of math.

  10. Lab Science • 3 credits must include: • Biology (1 credit) • Any physical science (1 credit) • Chemistry or Physics (1 credit)** **With school & parent/guardian approval, a student may be excused from the Chemistry or Physics requirement, but must still take 3 credits of lab science.

  11. Social Studies • 3 credits must include: • US History 1 credit • US Government .5 credit • World History .5 credit • Geography .5 credit • The final .5 credit is an elective, World Issues or Ethnic Studies

  12. Any Combination of the following: • Must have at least 1 unit from the following list (any combination): • Approved Career & Technical Education (FACS classes, Tech classes, Business/computer classes) • Capstone Experience or Service Learning (Youth Internship) • World Language (Spanish 1 & 2)

  13. Fine Arts • 1 credit • Choir, band or art

  14. Personal Finance/Economics • .5 credit of either: • Personal Finance-all seniors take this • Economics-an elective

  15. Physical Education & Health • Must have: • Physical Education (.5 credit) • Health (.5 credit)

  16. Computers • All students take .5 credit of Intro to Computers

  17. Should I choose challenging courses? • Preparation for post-secondary education • Preparation for placement exams • Choices in post-secondary schools • Scholarship opportunities • Personal challenge and satisfaction!

  18. Regents Scholars • Students completing a rigorous course of study with an overall 3.0 GPA or better and no grade lower than a “C” in the Regent’s Scholar courses will receive a special Regent’s Scholar diploma at graduation

  19. Regents Scholar Courses • On top of the courses required, the Regent’s Scholar course of study includes: • 1 additional credit of Advanced Math (such as Pre-calculus) for total of 4 credits math • 1 additional credit of Lab Science for total of 4 credits science • 2 credits of the same World Language

  20. SD Opportunity Scholarship • Regents Scholars might also qualify for the SD Opportunity Scholarship ($6500 over 4 years), if they meet additional requirements: • SD Resident • ACT of 24 or better • Attend accredited SD college or tech school • Maintenance requirements while in post-secondary schooling **Recent legislative changes have made it possible for students who have met all other Regents Scholar requirements to substitute Approved Career & Technical courses for the World Language requirement for SD Opportunity. Students who take this option will not receive a Regents Scholar diploma if they don’t take 2 credits of World Language.

  21. Financial Aid…why start now? • Technical school & college tuition continues to increase • Current economic conditions may affect the opportunities available at the end of high school • Research costs of attendance for different schools & start planning how parents & student can contribute to a savings plan • (remember, your activities can lead to $$ later on!)

  22. Testing/Assessment • Many opportunities for ability and interest assessment in high school • Take advantage of testing opportunities like SDMyLife, ASVAB (11th), etc. to help assess your abilities and interests and to plan for the future

  23. Course Options and Planning

  24. What are my choices? Courses offered by outside providers (typically not an option for 9-10 graders) • SD Virtual School (sdvs.k12.sd.us) • Advanced Placement (AP) • Regular High School courses • Dual Credit College Courses **student is responsible for the cost of these courses ****Courses through SDVS or a college/tech school must be approved in advance by the student, parents, and school officials

  25. SD My Life • Students have access to career exploration and planning information through website: • www.sdmylife.com • Students can log in and share their portfolios and the career information and resources in the program with parents • SD My Life will be used and updated throughout high school • GREAT place to record activities and volunteering. • Resume can be generated from here.

  26. Discuss your Personal Learning Plan (PLP) • Students and parents should use student portfolios and information on the graduation requirements in the registration manual to discuss the PLP • Talk about which courses are right for the student’s abilities, interests, and plans for the future • Discuss what courses will help the student get to his/her goals (Math? Science? World language? Specific electives?)

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