SOUTHSIDE ENROLLMENT

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SOUTHSIDE ENROLLMENT
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Graduation Requirements

• Olathe School District 233

• Students must accumulate 24 credits in grades
  9-12

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Communications (5 Credits)

• English.............................. 4 Credits
• Applied Communications
• or Foreign Language......... 1 Credit

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Humanities (4 Credits)

• Visual or Performing Art.1 Credit
• Social Science.....................3 Credits
• One credit of Modern World History (grade 9)
• One credit of American History (grade 11 )
• One half credit of American Government (grade
  12)
• One half credit of social science elective
  (grades 10-12 )

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Math / Science / Technology (7 Credits)

• Mathematics.......................3 Credits
• Science 3 Credits
• One credit Life Science
• One credit Physical Science
• One additional credit Life or Physical Science
• Technology.. 1 Credit

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Life Skills (2 Credits)

• Practical Consumer Studies. 1 Credit
• Health Wellness. 1 Credit
• Sophomore Physical Education required in grade
  10. This includes one quarter credit of Health

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Individual Focus (6 Credits)

• Individual focus credits are courses you choose
  to take that are not included in the specific
  course areas for graduation.
• They can be from any area.

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What are your plans after high school?
WORK
COLLEGE
MILITARY
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College Prep Curriculum

• English-4 years
• Math-4 years
• Science-4 years
• Foreign Language-4 years
• Technology (computer)

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Qualified Admissions

• To qualify for admission to any of the 6 Kansas
  Regents Universities, you have to meet ONE of the
  following requirements
• ACT composite score of 21 or higher
• Top 1/3 of your graduating class
• Complete the recommended curriculum with a 2.00
  grade average (4.0 scale)

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NCAA Eligibility

• Core Courses
• Test Scores
• Grade-Point Average
• www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

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If pursuing a path which includes a career after
high school

• Consider acquiring skills or expertise in a
  technical area
• This can be acquired through a district technical
  program, a technical school, or a community
  college

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Course SelectionSee the Program Planning Guide
for a complete list of courses offered in the
district

• Courses are listed by department
• 21st Century Programs
• Enhancement Programs include Business
  entrepreneurship, fine arts, and international
  studies
• Technical Programs

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Professional Careers AcademyOlathe Souths 21st
Century Program

• Five Strands
• Business
• Law and Legal Studies
• Science and Engineering
• Communication Arts
• Social Sciences
• Ethics is required for all PCA students

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CaSEOlathe South 21st Century Program

• This 21st Century Program affords advanced course
  work in
• Data Forensics
• SQL
• Visual Basic
• JAVA
• C
• ORACLE I II
• CaSE Senior Program

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Enhancement Programs

• Business/Entrepreneurship
• Fine Arts
• Music Focus
• Theatre Focus
• Visual Focus
• International Studies

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Technical Programs

• General education requirements must be completed
  at Olathe South
• Electives come from your selected tech program at
  another location

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Technical Programs

• Programs available through Olathe District
• Auto Collision
• Automotive Technology
• Construction Trades
• Welding
• Landscape Science
• Health Careers
• Culinary Arts
• Graphic Design
• Computer Systems Networking
• Early Childhood Education

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College Credit Options for high school students

• Advanced Placement
• College Now
• Quick Step
• Dual Credit
• Technical Programs

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Enrollment OptionsFor Seniors

• Student Volunteers
• Career Pathways
• Early Graduation

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STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

• This program is a 2 hour block
• Seniors will serve as volunteer aides in local
  organizations such as schools, businesses, and
  government.
• You will meet as a class each Monday.
• Seniors must provide their own transportation.
• Application must be picked up from the student
  volunteer coordinator.

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CAREER PATHWAYS

• This programs allows seniors the opportunity to
  explore specific career paths by working off
  campus.
• Career Pathways is a 2 hour block.
• Seniors will meet one day a week for the
  classroom component.
• If interested, see Career Pathways coordinator.

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EARLY GRADUATION

• This option allows some seniors to finish their
  high school coursework at the end of first
  semester.
• The diplomas will be distributed in May following
  graduation.
• You have to be on track to graduate and not
  behind in credit.
• You will enroll in a 2 hour English class.
• Space is limited, so see your counselor for an
  application if interested.
• You will enroll in a full course schedule during
  the January/February enrollment.

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ENROLLMENT TIMELINE

• Students are receiving the following enrollment
  materials
• USD 233 Program Planning Guide
• Enrollment worksheet with available classes
• Audit indicating courses completed in each
  graduation category
• Sophomores and Juniors will enroll at school
  within the next 2 weeks.
• Please review your course selections with parents
  before your scheduled enrollment day at school.
• Sophomores and Juniors will have time to talk
  with their teachers about enrollment questions.
  Counselors will also be available for questions
  you may have.

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Pre-selected course work

• Teachers in certain academic subjects will
  discuss and recommend next years courses. (for
  example math)

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REMINDER

• It is USD 233 School Board Policy for all
  students to enroll in a full 7 hour school day.
• You must enroll in 7 credits and 3 alternative
  courses.

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Day of Enrollment

• Bring the following
• Program Planning Guide
• Enrollment Sheet
• Audit

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