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CURRICULUM ENGLISH CLASSES: Semesters Offered Reading 2 Speech 1 *Creative Writing--LDL 1 *English 101--LDL 1 American Literature 1 *Composition and Grammar 3 Contemporary Literature 1 English Literature 1 English 210/Contemporary Literature (Dual Credit)-LDL 1 Senior English (Dual Credit): English 101, 210 – Total of 6 credit hours *Counts as writing class Students are required to take 8 semesters of English to graduate which will include: Writing—3 semesters (includes 1 semester of Eng 101 or senior comp/grammar) Literature—2 semesters (2004) including one semester of American Literature Literature---3 semesters (2005) including one semester of American Literature Speech—1 semester Electives—1 semester

MATH CLASSES: Semesters Offered College Algebra (Duel Credit)—LDL 2 General Math 2 Algebra I 2 Algebra II 2 Geometry 2 Senior Math 2 Applied Math 2 Business Math 2 General Math and Applied Math are offered every other year. Students are required to take 4 semesters of Math to graduate.

NATURAL SCIENCE: Semesters Offered Physical Science 2 Biology 2 Anatomy 2 Physics 2 Chemistry 2 Students are required to take 4 semesters of Science to graduate.

DRIVERS TRAINING: Driver Training is taught during the summer. All students who enroll receive 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of observation in the automobile, and 6 hours of supervised driving. Students acquire the basic skills necessary in handling a motor vehicle as well as important fundamental knowledge of good driving practices. This course may count as ½ unit of high school credit toward graduation.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Semesters Offered Spanish I--LDL 2 Spanish II--LDL 2 French I—LDL 2 SOCIAL SCIENCE: Semesters Offered Sociology 1 Psychology 1 Current Events 1 Government 2 SD History 2 American History 2 Geography 2 Street Law--LDL 1 Students are required to take 6 semesters of Social Science to graduate which include: U.S. History—2 semesters Government—2 semesters Geography—1 semester Elective—1 semester

AGRICULTURE: Semesters Offered Agriculture I 2 Agriculture II 2 Agriculture III 2 Agriculture Mechanics 2 Agribusiness Management—LDL 2

BUSINESS: Semesters Offered Accounting I, Accounting II

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Semesters Offered Married and Single Living--LDL 1 COMPUTER SCIENCE: Semesters Offered Computer I 2 Desktop Publishing 2 Office Tech. 2 Video Editing 2 Advanced Computer 2 Students are required to take 2 semesters of computer science to graduate.

FINE ARTS: Semesters Offered Watercolor 1 Drawing I 2 Drawing II 1 Painting 1 Sculpture 2 Band 8 – ¼ credit per semester Vocal 8 – 1/8 credit per semester Students are required to have ½ credit of Fine Arts to graduate.

STUDENT AIDE 8 – ¼ credit per semester

STATE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS South Dakota Board of Education Minimum School Graduation requirements. Course Through 2004 After 7/1/ 2004 English 8 semesters 8 semesters Must include: 3 semesters writing 3 semesters writing 2 semesters literature 3 semesters literature including: 1 semester Am Lit 1 semester Am Lit 1 semester speech 1 semester speech Social Science 6 semesters 6 semesters Must include: 2 semesters US History 2 semesters US History 1 semester US Gov 1 semester US Gov 1 semester Geography 1 semester Geography Mathematics/Laboratory Science 8 semesters 10 semesters Must include: a minimum of two units of each Laboratory Computer Studies 1 semester 1 semester Fine Arts 1 semester 2 semesters Required 24 semesters 27 semesters Elective credits 12 semesters 17 semesters Total Semesters 40 (20 units) 44 (22 units) Board of Regents Entrance Requirements for State Colleges and Universities. Course English 8 semesters Laboratory Science 6 semesters* Mathematics, Advanced 6 semesters** Social Science 6 semesters Computer Science Basic keyboarding skills and experience in using computer work processing, database, and spread- Sheet packages; and experience in using the Internet or other wide area networks. Fine Arts 2 semesters (effective 2002 graduates) Required 28 semesters Elective credits 12 semesters*** Total Semesters 40 (20 units) *Science = Biology, Physics, Chemistry. Physical science, if approved as a lab science by the Division of Education. General science is not accepted for college entrance, but is accepted for high school graduation if approved as a lab science by the Division of Education. **Math = Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry or other advanced mathematics. General Math, Business Math and Consumer Math do not count towards the requirement for entrance into a state college. *** = The board of Regents does not require elective credits. They do, however, require that a student graduate from high school.

CENTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Course Through 2004 After 7/1/ 2004 English 8 semesters 8 semesters Must include: 3 semesters writing 3 semesters writing 2 semesters literature 1 semester literature including: 1 semester Am Lit 1 semester Am Lit 1 semester speech 1 semester speech Social Science 6 semesters 6 semesters Must include: 2 semesters US History 2 semesters US History 2 semesters US Gov 2 semesters US Gov 1 semester Geography 1 semester Geography 1 semester Elective 1 semester Elective Mathematics/Laboratory Science 8 semesters 10 semesters Must include: a minimum of four semesters of each Additional 2 semesters in either Laboratory Computer Studies 2 semesters 2 semesters Fine Arts 1 semester 1 semester Elective credits 19 semesters 17 semesters Total Semesters 44 (22 units) 44 (22 units) Each student will need 22 units of credit to graduate from Centerville High School. Each unit equals 2 semesters or each semester equals ½ units of credit. All classes offered are on a semester basis so 1 semester equals ½ unit of credit except for the following: Band equals ¼ credit per semester or ½ credit per year. Student Aide equals ¼ credit per semester or ½ credit per year. Vocal Music equals 1/8 credit per semester or ¼ credit per year. Students planning on attending South Dakota State colleges should take care in planning their high school courses to ensure they are eligible for enrollment upon graduation. If you have any questions about this, contact your principal.

CLASS LOAD All students enrolled at Centerville High School must take 6 classes each semester. The student aide program or band will count as the 6th class but they will not count as the 5th and 6th classes. Students may use correspondence classes as their 6th class with approval from the administration. They must provide proof that they are taking the class and may be asked to provide proof on an ongoing basis. A contract will be written between school and student to clarify procedures for this class.

STUDENT CLASSIFICATION The following classifications of students will be used: To classify as a Freshman-one must have satisfactorily completed the 8th grade; Sophomore-5-1/2 credits; Junior-11 credits; Senior-16 credits.

REPORT CARDS Report cards will be issued during the week following each quarter. These are to be taken to parents for their examination. The grading system is a follows: A - Excellent; B - Above Average; C - Average; D - Below Average; F - Failing.

GRADING SCALE 96 - 100 -- A 93 – 95 -- A- 90 – 92 -- B+ 87 – 89 -- B 84 – 86 -- B- 81 – 83 -- C+ 78 – 80 -- C 75 – 77 -- C- 72 – 74 -- D+ 69 – 71 -- D 65 – 68 -- D- 64 or below -- F