Welcome to the

Corsica Public

School

 


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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Corsica Public School.   We invite you to visit our school whenever it is convenient.  It is our belief that we have a strong educational system in Corsica.  Student success depends on the positive communication which occurs among the students, parents, and teachers.  We encourage parents to become an integral part of their child's education.

The Corsica Public School is a leader in technology in our area with internet accessibility available to all students K-12.   Students begin keyboarding grade four along with formalized/integrated computer instruction.

A full range of special education services are offered to students.  Special education services are delivered by a K-12 special education instructor with assistance from instructional aids.  Psychological services, occupational therapy, physical therapy and other special education needs are delivered throught the Mid-Central Cooperative , a consortium of eleven schools.

Title I services are available to studenst K-5 in both math and reading.  These services are to supplement basic reading and math skills,  Services are delivered in the classroom as well as on a one-to-one basis.

We encourage you to contact the school if you have any questions.

Vern DeGeest, Superintendent
Scott Muckey, Secondary Principal
June Holbeck, Elementary Principal


CURRICULUM AVAILABILITY

The curriculum at Corsica High School is designed to give each student continuity with their courses throughout their four years of high school education. To derive the most of their educational opportunities, those classes which receive one/half unit of credit require attendance for one-half of the school year.  those classes which receive 1 unit of credit require attendance to the full school year.

Student shall enroll in classes which are offered or made available at their academic level.  Those students seeking courses outside their academic level must have authorization from the Principal.

The courses offered in a sequential manner at Corsica High School shall enable a student to choose ay of the four main career avenues which are:  employment, military, vocational school preparation, and/or college preparation.


THE REQUIRED COURSES ARE:

SENIORS JUNIORS
English IV also Dual credit English through DSU or USD
AP Coursework
American Government
English III
American History
American Government
SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN
English II
Biology
Computer Science
English I
Physical Science
Geometry
Geography
World History
PE or Health
All students must have 1 unit of Fine Arts to graduate.

THE ELECTIVE COURSES OFFERED ARE:

SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN
Calculus
FACS IV
Physics
Computer Science II
Computer Science III
Psychology
Sociology
Accounting II
Business Law
Spanish
Physiology
AP Coursework
Psychology
FACS III
Chemistry
Stats/Trigonometry
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Physiology
Algebra II
FACS II
Spanish
World History
General Business

FACS I
Spanish
Drivers Ed.

THE CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ARE:

BAND/CHORUS DRAMA ORAL INTERP ACADEMIC ATHLETIC
Marching Band
Concert Band
Instr. Contest
Local Concerts
Mixed Chorus
Boys Chorus
Girls Chorus
Vocal Contest
Local Concerts
One-Act Plays
for Competition
Local Competition
Conference Comp
District Comp.
Conference   Academic Competition
Quiz Bowl Team
Boys Football
Girls Cross Country
Boys Cross Country
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Girls Volleyball
Boys Track
Girls Track
Boys Golf
Girls Golf


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