Goodland High School Individual Plan of Study

1. Goodland High SchoolIndividual Plan of Study 2014 and Beyond

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. GHSGraduation 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

5. 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

6. MathGraduation requirements - 3 credits Course placement is based on • assessments • past performance • teacher recommendation

7. MathGraduation 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

8. ~~~ 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. ACT Requirements for Dual Credit Classes at NORTHWEST TECH

9. 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)

10. PE/Health • PE/Health ~ required course • Required to take your Freshman year • Elective PE Courses • Advanced PE • Strength Training

11. Computer Technology • Required (QPA) Courses that qualify at GHS (alphabetical order) • Accounting I • Computer Applications (basic) • Computer Graphics (not offered every year) • Drafting CAD • Graphic Design • Web Page Design

12. 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.

13. Fine Arts1 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)

14. Fine Arts1 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

15. ELECTIVES FOREIGN LANGUAGES • Spanish • Spanish I • Spanish II • Spanish III • Spanish IV

16. ElectivesLANGUAGE ARTS • Yearbook – Junior and Senior • Journalism • Speech/Creative Writing *Can count as Senior Eng. credit

17. ElectivesMarketing Management • Business Essentials • Entrepreneurship • Marketing I • Sports & Entertainment Marketing • Business Economics • Accounting • Marketing Management

18. ElectivesMarketing Communications • Business Essentials • Entrepreneurship • Marketing I • Sports & Entertainment Marketing • Business Economics • Graphic Design • Computer Graphics • Web Page Design • Marketing Communications • Integrated Marketing Applications

19. 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)

20. ElectivesFACS Classes Consumer Services Pathway • Introduction to Human Services • Career and Life Planning • Consumer Education • Entrepreneurship • Marketing • Career and Community Connections • Financial Fitness

21. 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

22. ElectivesVocational 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

23. KANSAS QUALIFIED ADMISSIONS FACTS SHEET High School Graduates 2014 and Beyond

24. Kansas Qualified Admissions Facts SheetHigh 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.

25. 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; • AND • *Achieve a 2.0 GPA or higher on any college credit taken in high school.

26. QUALIFIED ADMISSIONS PRECOLLEGE CURRICULUM ENGLISH 4 approved units of English, one taken each year of high school NATURAL 3 approved units of the following, 1 unit must be in Chemistry or Physics SCIENCE *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

27. 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)

28. NCAAAcademic 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 (increasedfrom 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.

29. NCAA DIVISION I16 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).

30. DIVISION II16 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).

31. ASVABCAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAMFOR JUNIORS • 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. • The ASVAB includes tests covering verbal and math skills, mechanical knowledge, electronics and several other areas. • 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. • Students can explore these and consider whether their skills, as measured by an interest inventory, match the demands of occupations that appeal to them. • 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.

32. Career Pathways • Interest Inventory • Skills Inventory • Plan of Coursework • Website wwwkansascareerpipeline.org.

33. 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

34. 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)