The South Dakota Board of Educational Standards this week approved three new graduation tracks for high school students. The tracks will be; “Advanced,” “Advanced Career,” and “Advanced Honors.” The changes are aimed at helping young people make informed choices for their post-secondary plans.

Tom Culver, Superintendent in the Avon School District, says they will be ready when school starts in a few weeks……

Culver says they have resources available to help their students fit in a preferred track……

Culver says not every student wants or needs four years of university education……

Culver says the changes could help keep more kids in school through graduation.