S.D. Admin. R. 24:43:11:02.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 24:43:11:02.02 - Specific units of credit required for high school graduation advanced career endorsement

The units of credit required for the high school graduation advanced career endorsement must include the following 22 units:

(1)Four units or more of language arts that must include:

(a) One unit of writing;

(b) One-half unit of speech or debate; and

(c) One unit of literature that must include one-half unit of American literature;

(2) Three units or more of social studies that must include the following:

(a) One unit of U.S. history; and

(b) One-half unit of U.S. government;

(3) Three units or more of mathematics that must include one unit of algebra I;

(4) Three units or more of science that must include one unit of biology:

(5) Two units or more in any combination of the following:

(a) Approved career and technical education courses from the same career cluster; or

(b) Capstone experience courses;

(6) Attainment of an industry-recognized credential or National Career Readiness Certificate of Silver or higher;

(7) One-half unit of personal finance or economics;

(8) One unit of fine arts;

(9) One-half unit of physical education;

(10) One-half unit of health or health integration; and

(11) Four and one-half units of electives.

S.D. Admin. R. 24:43:11:02.02

45 SDR 035, effective 9/19/2018