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Dallastown Area High SchoolDallastown Area High School

1212thth Grade Scheduling Grade Scheduling

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Promotion RequirementsPromotion Requirements

6.5 credits to grade 106.5 credits to grade 1013.0 credits to grade 1113.0 credits to grade 11

19.5 credits to grade 12*19.5 credits to grade 12*

*If a student is in a position after his/her junior *If a student is in a position after his/her junior year of high school to schedule the requisite courses to year of high school to schedule the requisite courses to

meet all graduation requirements the following year, the meet all graduation requirements the following year, the 19.5 credit requirement to promote can be waived.19.5 credit requirement to promote can be waived.

Promotion RequirementsPromotion Requirements

6.5 credits to grade 106.5 credits to grade 1013.0 credits to grade 1113.0 credits to grade 11

19.5 credits to grade 12*19.5 credits to grade 12*

*If a student is in a position after his/her junior *If a student is in a position after his/her junior year of high school to schedule the requisite courses to year of high school to schedule the requisite courses to

meet all graduation requirements the following year, the meet all graduation requirements the following year, the 19.5 credit requirement to promote can be waived.19.5 credit requirement to promote can be waived.

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 Graduation Requirements  Graduation Requirements

• 4.0 credits in English (English I, II, III are required)

• 4.0 credits in Social Studies (Required: World Cultures, US History I and II, and Economics unless a senior Social Studies IV or AP class is selected)

• 3.0 credits in Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, and a third math)

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 Graduation Requirements • 3.0 credits in Science (General Science and Biology

are required)

• 2.0 credits in the Humanities/Applied Arts (includes World Language, Philosophy, Music, Art, Technology Education, FACS or English and Social Studies credits exceeding the previously listed graduation requirements in those areas)

• 1.6 credits in Physical Education (one course in PE each year)

• .6 credit in Health

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 Graduation Requirements  Graduation Requirements

• 1.0 credit for the Culminating Portfolio

• 6.8 credits in other major/elective courses that do not fulfill other requirements

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 Graduation Requirements  Graduation Requirements

2626 credits are required for graduation; credits are required for graduation; 4 credits and the Culminating Project 4 credits and the Culminating Project must be passed during the senior must be passed during the senior year.year.

2626 credits are required for graduation; credits are required for graduation; 4 credits and the Culminating Project 4 credits and the Culminating Project must be passed during the senior must be passed during the senior year.year.

Mid-term and final exams, where given, Mid-term and final exams, where given, are course requirements.are course requirements.Mid-term and final exams, where given, Mid-term and final exams, where given, are course requirements.are course requirements.

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What Courses Do I Have to Take as a Senior?

What Courses Do I Have to Take as a Senior?

The “Typical” senior must take…The “Typical” senior must take…

EnglishEnglish

Social Studies – Economics

Social Studies – Economics

Physical EducationPhysical EducationAdditional required classes as

necessary – see your counselorAdditional required classes as

necessary – see your counselor

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What Classes Should I What Classes Should I SelectSelect??

#1 Select your required classes necessary for graduation

#2 Consult with your teachers

# 3 Consider post-secondary plans

#4 Utilize other resources – Counselor, Course Curriculum Guide, Parents, Colleges

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Course Selection SheetCourse Selection SheetSTUDENT NAME: _____________________________________ DUE DATE: February 21, 2014(please print) Last First M.I.

Schedule Change Deadline: June 11, 2014 or the last day of school

PARENTS’ NAMES: _______________________________ HOME PHONE #_____________(with whom you reside)

CELL PHONE #______________ 

EMAIL_________________________

Counselor (circle one) Mr. Boop Mrs. Hughes Mrs. Poster Mrs. Cooper Mr. Probert Mrs. Dixon

GRADE TWELVE COURSE SELECTION SHEET: 2014-2015 All students must select a minimum of 5 major subjects and a minimum of 34 total periods. All major subjects and level 3 and 4 electives must have teachers’ recommendations and initials. Place an “X” in the bracket next to the chosen course code number and an “A” beside each alternate

(use pencil). Teacher initials are required for all courses with a recommendation line.

REC. Code SUBJECTS Level Credit Per Initial #

___ __ (X) 1213 Fund of English IV 1 1.0 5

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Completing Your Selection Completing Your Selection SheetSheetAll students must select at least five

major subjects and 34 total periods.

Teacher Initials are required for all courses with a recommendation line.

All major subjects and level 3 and 4 electives must have teachers’ recommendation and initials.

All major subjects and level 3 and 4 electives must have teachers’ recommendation and initials.

Place an “X” in the bracket next to the chosen course code number and an “A” beside each alternate.

Place an “X” in the bracket next to the chosen course code number and an “A” beside each alternate.

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Initials # Code SUBJECTS Level Credit Per

( ) B121 British Lit 3 .5 5s

(0121/0143) Creative Writing 3 .5 5s

SM ( ) B123 Lit Sport/Rec 2 .5 5s

(0123/0145) Sports Writing 2 .5 5s

Marking Your SelectionsMarking Your Selections

A1A1

SM SM XX

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Doubling in English or History

4th year of Math or Science

Business

Art

Technology Education

Child Care

Additional Majors to ConsiderAdditional Majors to Consider

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Anatomy/Physiology

Health/PE Major

Philosophy

Your Employability Skills (YES Program)

Additional Majors to ConsiderAdditional Majors to ConsiderAdditional Majors to ConsiderAdditional Majors to Consider

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____ Career Internship

____ HACC Academy

____ Dual Enrollment

____ YCST Part-Time Classes

Please check if interested

Please check if interested

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Special Program Special Program SchedulingScheduling

HACC Academy – class periods 1-4 (3 majors, PE, and optional elective).

Automotive Technology, Allied Health, Nurse Aide, and Industrial TechnologyAutomotive Technology, Allied Health, Nurse Aide, and Industrial Technology

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Special Program Special Program SchedulingScheduling

Part Time Courses at YCST Engineering/Construction

Computer

Manufacturing and Transportation

Arts and Human Services

Career InternshipCareer Internship

Dual EnrollmentDual Enrollment

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If you are interested…If you are interested…

• Listen for announcements - a separate application is necessary.

• Meet with your School Counselor to determine your initial eligibility (based on your earned credits).

• Complete a FULL schedule – do not count the special program into schedule.

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HACC Academy – Dr. Stauffer

YCST Part Time Classes – Dr. Stauffer

Career Internship – Dr. Stauffer

Dual Enrollment – Mr. Fickes

HACC Academy – Dr. Stauffer

YCST Part Time Classes – Dr. Stauffer

Career Internship – Dr. Stauffer

Dual Enrollment – Mr. Fickes

Need More Information?Need More Information?

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Marking Your Elective Courses

Marking Your Elective Courses• Rank your electives in order of importance.

Carefully select your alternates. You may get them!

•Place a 1 by your first choice, a 2 by your second choice, and so on.

•NEW - List your alternate electives on the lines provided below the elective section on the course selection sheet.

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Code SUBJECTS Level Credit Per

 

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(2) 0150 Adv. Read/St. Skills 2 .4 2

(1) 0158 Reading Enrich Strat 2 .6 3

( ) 0160 Public Speaking 3 .4 2

( ) 0250 Civil War 3 .4 2

List your alternate electives below in order of preference (course # and title)

1)0253 Holocaust Studies (teacher signature required)

2)0760 Multimedia Presentations_

3)____________________________

Electives Course Selections (1)Electives Course Selections (1)

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Course Selection Waiver

Course Selection Waiver

• Allows you to enroll in a course that you were NOT recommended for.

• You may not drop the course.

• Discuss this waiver with your teacher.

• A course selection waiver does not override a prerequisite.

• See your counselor to secure a waiver.

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Completed course selection sheets are due to your teacher in this classroom on

DeadlineDeadline

February 21, 2014February 21, 2014

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Deadline datefor submitting course

changes to theGuidance Office is:

DeadlineDeadline

LAST DAY OF SCHOOLLAST DAY OF SCHOOL

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Counselor AssignmentsCounselor Assignments

Mrs. Hughes A - Di

Mrs. Poster Do - Hi

Mr. Boop Ho - McD

Mrs. Cooper McE - Sch

Mr. Probert Sci - Z

 

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