Department of Education Administrative Memorandum

February
2005

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It is the policy of the Department of Education and Cultural Affairs to provide services to all persons, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, ancestry, or national origin, in accordance with federal and state laws.

Regent Scholar Diplomas available for 2005

The Regent Scholar Diploma program will be offered to graduating seniors in 2005. However, the future of the program has yet to be determined.

“We decided to reinstate the program for 2005 due to feedback from the field,” said Dr. Rick Melmer, secretary of the Department of Education. “We plan to visit with high school principals around the state to decide the future of this program for 2006 and beyond.”

The Regent Scholar Diploma recognizes graduating seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence. Criteria for the Regent Scholar Diploma can be found at www.state.sd.us/deca/Secretary/regents.htm.

To nominate a student for a Regent Scholar Diploma, high school principals should send the following information to the Department of Education by April 1, 2005:

Name of each eligible graduating senior
Each student’s SIMS ID number
Each student’s graduation date

Regent Scholar Diplomas will be sent to high school administrators for presentation at graduation ceremonies.

Nominations should be sent to Carol Uecker, Department of Education, 700 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501. Fax: (605) 773-6139. E-mail: carol.uecker@state.sd.us