INTRODUCTION

This handbook is designed to assist students and parents in the enrollment procedures at Marais des CygnesValleyHigh School. It contains the requirements for graduation, college-bound recommendations, general information, NCAA freshman athletics eligibility, course descriptions, and enrollment forms. As students enter high school, they should continue to assess their abilities and interests as they work towards their life goals. Students should select courses that will prepare them for their career choices. Since most students are undecided about their futures, it is extremely important that they continue to take the classes that will prepare them for any option. Parental involvement throughout this process is imperative. Enrollment opportunities will be discussed with students, however, parents need to share in their student’s final course selections and are encouraged to contact the counselor at MdCVHS at anytime during this important process. Students will also be creating/updating their individual Four-Year Plan on the Kansas Career Pipeline website. Parents, ask your student to show you their plan!

FRESHMEN REQUIRED CLASSES / FRESHMEN ELECTIVES
English 9 / History of Sports 1/2 credit / Chorus
Algebra 1 OR Pre-Algebra / World Geography 1/2 credit / Band
Physical Science / Intro to FACS
Freshman PE/Health / World History (grad rqmt)
Computer Apps II/Business Essentials / AgriScience
Journalism
Music Apreciation
SOPHOMORE REQUIRED CLASSES / SOPHOMORE ELECTIVES
English 10 / Entrepreneurship 1/2 credit / Graphic Design
Algebra 2 ORSophomore Algebra / Marketing- 1/2 credit / Plant & Soil Science (16-17)
Biology / Sports/Entrtnmnt Mktg- 1/2 cr / Agribusiness
Career & Life Planning- 1/2 credit / Wildlife Mgmt (2015-16)
Lifetime Foods- 1/2 credit / Animal Science (2016-2017)
Adult Living- ½ credit / Ag Mechanics
Interior Design- 1/2 credit / Equine Science (2015-16)
Nutrition & Wellness- 1/2 credit / Lifetime Fitness
Textile Arts- 1/2 credit / Spanish 1
Human Growth & Devlpmt- ½ cr / French 1
Earth Space Science
JUNIOR REQUIRED CLASSES / JUNIOR ELECTIVES
English 11 / Consumr & Persnl Finan- 1/2 cr / Physics (2014-15)
Geometry OR Algebra 2 OR Consumer Math / Life Management- 1/2 credit / Anatomy & Physiology
American History OR College American History+++ / Parenting- 1/2 credit / Chemistry(2015-16)
Marktng Communication- 1/2 cr / Coll Prin of Bio/Adv Bio
Integrated Mrktng Apps- 1/2 cr / Ag Comm. & Ldrshp
Accounting 1 (2016-2017) / Adv Ag Mechanics
Spanish 2
SENIOR REQUIRED CLASSES / SENIOR ELECTIVES / Ag Ed Work Experience
English 12 OR College Comp & College Lit / College Algebra- 1/2 credit / Spanish 3
Government- 1/2 credit / College Trigonometry- 1/2 cred
OTHER REQUIRED CLASSES
Science- 3rd credit (chosen from: Earth Space Sci.,
Physics,Chemistry, Anat & Phys, Coll. Biol.)
World History- 1/2 credit
Social Science- 1 addtl cred (chosen from: Hist of Sports,
World Geo, Curr Soc Iss, Wrld Hist)
Fine Arts- 1 credit (chosen from: Band, Chorus, Textile
Arts, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Ag. Comm.,
Music Appreciation, Forensics)
Electives- 8 credits
CREDIT TOTALS NEEDED BY / ADDITIONAL RQMTS FOR / ADDITIONAL RQMTS 4
SUBJECT AREA / QUALIFIED ADMISSIONS / KANSAS SCHOLAR
English = 4 credits
Math = 3 credits / Must be Alg.1, Alg.2, Geometry / 4 credits (Coll Alg/Trig)
+22 Math ACT OR Coll Alg/Trig
Science = 3 credits / Biology + 2 addtl approved credits / Biol., Chem, AND Physics
Physics (1 credit must be Chem or Physics) / 2 Credits of Foreign Lang.
Social Science = 3 credits
Computer/Business = 1 credit
Fine Arts = 1 credit
Health/PE = 1 credit
Electives = 8 credits
**24 TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION

CLASS CHANGES

Students may make requests for changes in their class schedule the first 5 days of school. Students must obtain a class change form from the counselor, which must be filled out appropriately, with parental approval. The administration will determine if the request can and should be accommodated. Changes will be granted based on what is best for both the student and the classes affected by the change, keeping in mind class balance, size, and make-up. After the 5 days allotted for changes have passed, only changes deemed appropriate by the administration will be considered/made.

CONCURRENT CREDIT COURSES /ALLEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Juniors and seniors with 14 or more units of credit may enroll in concurrent credit courses, if they meet the prerequisites for the course. The student will receive high school credit as well as AllenCommunity College credit for successful completion of these courses if they complete the ACC enrollment process. Students must pre-enroll in these courses at MdCV and then complete the ACC enrollment at the beginning of each semester. These are courses taught by MdCV teachers, on our campus. The anticipated cost will be $250 for a 3-hour credit course and $405 for Principles of Biology. However, currently, USD 456 pays half of the tuition costs for our students. The following courses are offered for concurrent credit at MdCV, pending sufficient enrollment & ACC approval of instructors.

Language ArtsMathematicsScience

English Composition ICollege AlgebraPrinciples of Biology (5 hrs)

Introduction to LiteratureCollege Statistics

Social Science

American History to 1865

American History from 1865

**All students wishing to enroll in any ACC concurrent credit class must meet the following mandatory placement scores:

ACC Course ACTASSET

Math Reading WritingMath Reading Writing

MAT 105 20 39

COL 101 16 16 3941

COL 130 16 16 3941

HIS 108 16 16 3941

HIS 109 16 16 3941

BIO 102 16 39

DUAL CREDIT ONLINE COURSES/ALLEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

In addition to the concurrent courses listed above, it may be possible for students to take online courses from ACC, during the school day, for dual college and high school credit. Legislation in Kansas has provided for high school students to be able to take tuition-paid college or technical school courses in certain approved content areas. ACC will be offering four online certificate programs, in approved areas:

DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS THROUGH FLINT HILLS TECHNICAL COLLEGE

It may be possible for juniors and seniors to take online courses from FHTC, during the school day, for dual college and high school credit, or to attend FHTC in the afternoons, as a part-time student. Legislation in Kansas has provided for high school students to be able to take tuition-paid college or technical school courses in certain approved content areas. FHTC will be offering four online certificate programs in 2014-2015, in approved areas (there may be internship/clinicals requirements in some programs):

Business Administrative Technology

Computer Program Design & Development

Interactive Digital Systems

Power Plant Technology

FHTC will also offer some General Education courses online (these do not qualify as tuition-paid).

In addition, FHTC offers many other programs on their campus, which our students may have the opportunity to attend part-time. These include:

  • Automotive Technology- open to Jrs & Srs
  • Business Administrative Technology- open to Jrs & Srs
  • Computerized Machine Tool Engineering- open to Jrs & Srs
  • Computer Program Design & Development- open to Srs (Jrs with instructor permission)
  • Construction Technology- open to Jrs & Srs
  • EMS Dispatch Technology- open to Srs
  • Emergency Services Technology- open to Srs
  • Graphic Arts Technology- open to Srs
  • Health Occupations Technology- Srs
  • Hospitality/Culinary Arts- open to Srs
  • Industrial Engineering Technology- open to Jrs & Srs
  • Interactive Digital Systems- open to Jrs & Srs
  • Network Technology- open to Srs
  • Power Plant Technology- open to Srs (Jrs may take select courses)
  • Sustainability Studies- open to Srs
  • Welding Technology- open to Srs

NCAA FRESHMAN ATHLETICS ELIGIBILITY

Core Courses

  • NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses. NCAA Division II currently requires 14 core courses. Division II will require 16 core courses for students enrolling on or after August 1, 2013. See the charts below.
  • NCAA Division I will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh semester (seven of the 10 must be a combination of English, math or natural or physical science that meet the distribution requirements below). These 10 courses become "locked in" at the seventh semester and cannot be retaken for grade improvement.
  • Beginning August 1, 2016, it will be possible for a Division I college-bound student-athlete to still receive athletics aid and the ability to practice with the team if he or she fails to meet the 10 course requirement, but would not be able to compete.

Test Scores

  • Division I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade-point averages (GPA). The sliding scale for those requirements is shown on Page No. 2 of this sheet.
  • Division II requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68.
  • The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used.
  • The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the following four sections: English, mathematics, reading and science.
  • When you register for the SAT or ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center code of 9999 to ensure all SAT and ACT scores are reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used.

Grade-Point Average

  • Be sure to look at your high school’s List of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center's website ( Only courses that appear on your school's List of NCAA Courses will be used in the calculation of the core GPA. Use the list as a guide.
  • Division I students enrolling full time before August 1, 2016, should use Sliding Scale A to determine eligibility to receive athletics aid, practice and competition during the first year.
  • Division I GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.000 (corresponding test-score requirements are listed on Sliding Scale B on Page No. 2 of this sheet).
  • Division I GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.300 (corresponding test-score requirements are listed on Sliding Scale B on Page No. 2 of this sheet).
  • The Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.000.
  • Remember, the NCAA GPA is calculated using NCAA core courses only.

For more information, and to see MdCV’s list of approved courses, go to

NAIA Eligibility

Do I meet the freshman eligibility requirements?

If you will graduate from a U.S. high school this spring and enroll in college this coming fall,the requirements are simple. An entering freshman must:

  • Be a graduate of an accredited high school or be accepted as a regularstudent in good standing as defined by the enrolling institution and
  • Meet two of the three following requirements. If as an entering freshmanyou do not meet at least two of the three standards, you cannotparticipate in athletics for the first full year of attendance (2 semesters,3 quarters, or equivalent).

MUST MEET TWO OF THE THREE:

Learning disabilities. Students with diagnosed learning disabilities, who do not meet thefreshman eligibility requirements, may have their academic profiles reviewed by the NAIANational Eligibility Committee at the request of an NAIA institution.

Step One: Create an account at PlayNAIA.org using a valid email address. End of junior year of high school

Start the process by visiting: and clicking on “Register to Play.”

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LANGUAGE ARTS

110 A/B English 9Year9

This course is a blend of work with reading, writing, literature, vocabulary, grammar and study skills. Students will read, analyze and discuss literature including The Odyssey (Homer), Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare), and Whirligig (Fleischman) in addition to essays, short stories and poems by authors such as de Maupassant, Poe, Angelou, Junger, London, and Cisneros. At least three videos based upon literature selections will provide the opportunity for compare/contrast discussions and/or essays. The six-trait rubric will be used as the focus for our study of writing. Students will write weekly and will use the writing process to develop expository essays, persuasive essays, personal narratives, and quarterly book projects. Students will use daily oral language exercises and analogies to expand their vocabulary. Students will create various oral presentations with visuals, such as PowerPoints, to enhance discussions about literature.

121 A/B English 10Year10

This course is a blend of work with reading, writing, literature, vocabulary, grammar and study skills. Students will read, analyze and discuss literature including Speak (Anderson), Fahrenheit 451 (Bradbury), Ironman (Crutcher), and various pieces from Arthurian legend in addition to essays, short stories and poems by authors such as Bradbury, Achebe, Crane, Poe, Dickinson, and Steinbeck. At least three videos based upon literature selections will provide the opportunity for compare/contrast discussions and/or essays. The six-trait rubric will be used as the focus for our study of writing. Students will write weekly and will use the writing process to develop expository essays, persuasive essays, personal narratives, and quarterly book projects. Students also will learn and use the research process to develop an expository research essay with a works cited page and parenthetical documentation. Students will use daily oral language exercises and analogies to expand their vocabulary. Students will create various oral presentations with visuals, such as PowerPoints, to enhance discussions about literature.

130 A/B English 11Year11

This course is a blend of work with reading, writing, literature, vocabulary and grammar. Students will read, analyze and discuss The Crucible (Miller), The Great Gatsby (Fitzgerald), Freedom Writers Diary (Gruwell), and the play Bang, Bang You’re Dead in addition to essays, short stories and poems by authors such as Edwards, Bradstreet, Steinbeck, Dickinson, Whitman, and Frost. At least three videos based upon literature selections will provide the opportunity for compare/contrast discussions and/or essays. The six-trait rubric will be used as the focus for our study of writing. Students will write weekly and will use the writing process to develop expository essays, persuasive essays and personal narratives. Students also will use the research process to develop a persuasive research essay with a works cited page and parenthetical documentation. Students will use daily oral language exercises and analogies to expand their vocabulary. Students will create various oral presentations with visuals, such as PowerPoints, to enhance discussions about literature.

145 A/B English 12Year12

This course is a blend of work with reading, writing, literature, vocabulary, grammar and study skills. Students will read, analyze and discuss Into Thin Air (Krakauer), Stolen Voices, and Brave New World (Huxley) in addition to essays, short stories and poems from a variety of world literature anthologies. At least two videos based upon literature selections will provide the opportunity for compare/contrast discussions and/or essays. The six-trait rubric will be used as the focus for our study of writing. Students will write weekly and will use the writing process to develop expository essays, persuasive essays, personal narratives, and technical writing samplesbased on examples from the School to Work series. Students also will use the research process todevelop an expository research essay with a works cited page and parenthetical documentation. Students will use daily oral language exercises and analogies to expand their vocabulary. Students will create various oral presentations with visuals, such as PowerPoints, to enhance discussions about literature.

147 A College Composition ISemester12

Composition I is designed to prepare students for the tasks facing them ascollege writers. The course provides study and practice in the essentials of the writing process,emphasizing the prewriting, planning, drafting, and revision techniques that are vital elements in theprocess approach. Further writing issues covered in Composition I include organization, clarity, and,as needed, grammatical usage. The course also encourages students to become more critical readersof others’ writing. This is a dual credit course through ACC; students can earn three hours of college credit if they complete the ACC enrollment process and pay tuition.

2011 B College Literature ISemester12

This course is designed as a study of the major genres of literature. Representative selections are read and analyzed. Literary criticism is introduced via theme, mood, characterization, style, tone, language, and other related characteristics.This is a dual credit course through ACC; students can earn three hours of college credit if they complete the ACC enrollment process and pay tuition.

MATHEMATICS

320 A/B Pre-AlgebraYear9

Pre-Algebra is a course designed to help facilitate the transition from the concrete concepts of elementary mathematics to the more abstract concepts of Algebra and advanced mathematics. Special emphasis is placed o helping students with poor basic arithmetic skills to bridge the gap with the use of hand held calculators. Students who successfully complete this course should be expected to have the skills necessary to be successful in Algebra I.

340 A/B Algebra IYear9-10

The course will cover the basic topics in algebra, including: linear and quadratic equations; factoring; graphing; inequalities; rational and irrational numbers and functions; logarithms; sequences and series; determinants and matrices.

345 A/B Algebra IIYear10-11

The course will cover the basic topics in algebra, including: linear relations and functions, systems, matrices, polynomial functions, conic sections, exponential and logarithmic relations. Other topics will include sequences and series, probability and statistics, trigonometry functions and graphs. Prerequisite- Algebra I