2006-2007 SCHOOL PROFILE

14905 Q Street
Omaha NE 68137
(402) 715-8268

Counseling Center (402) 715-8432/8436
FAX # (402) 715-6161
School Code - 281-505

Principal: Mr. Curtis Case
Assistant Principals:
Mr. Brad Millard (A-F)
Mrs. Jenna Lichter (G-L)
Mrs. Vicki Kasper (M-R)
Mrs. Heidi Weaver (S-Z & New Frontier)
Mr. Nolan Beyer (Activities)

Counselors:
Mrs. Sheri Harrach (A-Co)
Ms. Emily Townsend(Cr-Ha)
Mr. Steve Carlson (He -La)
Mr. Kevin Floress(Le-O)
Mrs. Kelli Crump(P-Sl)
Mrs. Laura Powers (Sm-Z)
Mrs. Kelly Latimer (Community Counselor)

DISTRICT INFORMATION

Millard is an independent suburban school system in Southwest Omaha covering a total of 35 square miles. District enrollment is 20,469 students throughout Millard's 23 elementary schools, six middle schools, and three high schools. Millard employs 2,537 staff members. The District has AA accreditation; the highest recognition awarded by the Nebraska Department of Education.

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Millard South is also accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. Enrollment for 2005-2006 is as follows:

Seniors:494          Juniors:540

Sophomores:527       Freshmen:489
CLASS PERIODS

Millards school year is divided into two semesters that allow for a total of 180 instructional days. Millard South High School operates an alternating A-B Block Schedule with each block having an 87 minute time span. Semester classes meet every other day. Credits are assigned to all classes at five credit hours per course per semester for one semester. Year long classes meet every other day all year.

GRADUATION

The class of 2004 and beyond will be required to meet a minimum of 225 credits to graduate plus pass specific assessments.

							
			English (incl. five for oral communication) 40	
			Social Studies 30
			Math 25	
			Science 25
			Physical Education 15
			Technology 5
			Fine arts 5
			Electives 70 (includes (5)Human Res & (5)Everyday Living
			 
                        Total 225 Credits

Assessment Requirements

In addition to 225 credits, students in the class of 2004 and beyond must successfully meet the district's Essential Learner Outcome assessment score requirements in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Assessments are given according to the accompanying timetable.

 ESSENTIAL LEARNER OUTCOME STRAND 				HIGH SCHOOL GRADE WHEN MEASURED
	Reading Comprehension					9th Grade
	Six-Trait Analytical Writing				10th Grade
	Mathematics						10th Grade
	Social Studies						11th Grade
	Science							11th Grade
MARKING SYSTEM:
 
1     =     A	=     100-93	=	20 mark points	-     superior achievement
2     =     B	=      92-85	=	15 mark points	-     above average
3     =     C	=      84-77	=	10 mark points	-     average
4     =     D	=      76-69	=	 5 mark points 	-     below average 
5     =     F	=      68-0 	=	zero mark points -    failing
P    			            =   zero mark points -    pass
F     		                    =	zero mark points -    failing
RANK IN CLASS & GRADE POINT AVERAGE

Rank in class is determined for grades 9 through 12 by the Mark-Point-System listed above. All courses are weighted equally with the exception of any Advanced Placement Courses which are weighted and receive an extra five mark points. Each student's class rank information is located in the upper left hand corner of the transcript.

 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT & HONORS CLASSES

Millard South offers seventeen Advanced Placement classes and fifteen Honors classes.

 

DISTRIBUTION OF POST-SECONDARY ACTIVITIES FOR THE CLASS OF 2006

(425 Graduates)

Attending Four-Year Colleges 57%
Attending Two-Year Colleges and Vocational/Technical Schools 24%
Serving in the Military Service 4%
Employed 15%

FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES (272)

Enrolled in Nebraska Colleges 78%
Enrolled in Out-Of-State Colleges 22%
Enrolled in Public Colleges 79%
Enrolled in Private Colleges 21%

TWO YEAR COLLEGES/VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOLS

Enrolled in Nebraska Colleges 92%
Out-Of-State Enrolled in Colleges 8%
Enrolled in Public Colleges 82%
Enrolled in Private Colleges 18%

 TESTING INFORMATION
ACT Mean Scores
  03-04 04-05 05-06
English 21.3 21.7 21.8
Math 21.8 22.0 22.2
Reading 22.1 22.3 22.5
Science Reasoning 22.9 22.1 22.1
Composite 22.9 21.1 21.3
SAT Mean Scores
  03-04 04-05 05-06
Verbal 592 598 580
Math 599 595 579
Writing     567 
 
PSAT - Mean Scores
  03-04 04-05 05-06
Verbal 49.9 51.7 53.2
Math 52.1 53.6 55.3
Writing 52.2 54.0 53.5 
      	 
                                             
   Number of students who took ACT in 04-05:  304    SAT: 20   PSAT:  164
MSHS Website: - www.mpsomaha.org/mshs/index.htm

MSHS Counseling Center - www.esu3.org/web/mscc.html



MILLARD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL IS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE
ADMISSION COUNSELORS AND COMPLIES WITH THE NACAC STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES OF GOOD PRACTICE.