Senior Course Selection

2015-2016

Graduation Requirements

English: 4 creditsMath: 2 creditsScience: 2 creditsSocial Studies: 3 creditsPE: 1.5 creditsFine Arts/Voc. Ed. Class: .5 credit22 credits total required

Four-Year College Requirements

English: 4 creditsMath: 3 credits: Alg. I, Geom., Alg. IIScience: 3 creditsSocial Studies: 3 credits

Global Language

Not required to graduate2 years (2 levels) of the same language

required for admission to some colleges (UW-Madison and Eau Claire)

College graduation requirement may be met in high school

Retroactive credits

Course Selections

The Course Description Handbook can be found on the DAHS webpage.

English

Senior Comp. & Lit AP Lit—Requires summer reading; if you sign

up for AP Lit, you must commit to taking it. You will not be allowed to drop it for Senior Comp. & Lit in the fall.

English

Additional English Curriculum: Writers’ Workshop: one semester, .5 credit Adv. Speech: one semester, .5 credit

Math

Alg. I

Geom-etry

Alg. II

Elem. Alg. with Applications

AP Calc AB

AP Calc BC

AP Stats

Pre-Calculus

Science

Chemistry/ Chemistry Honors Adv. Biology Biotechnology Human Anatomy & Physiology Physics AP Environmental Science AP Physics Medical Terminology (one semester)

Social Studies

AP US History (full year) AP Psychology (full year) Intro to Psychology Economics Sociology Legal Aspects Practical Law World Geography Wisconsin History

Other Electives

Foreign LanguageArt/MusicBusinessMarketingFamily Consumer EdTech EdAgriculture

FACE Classes

Intro to Medical OccupationsCollege SuccessCertified Nursing Assistant

New Classes

Music in FilmAP Environmental Science (offered

through e-school; online/independent class)

New Program

Project Lead The Way (PLTW):PLTW is a program that applies engineering,

science, math, and technology through a project-based, hands-on approach to solve complex, open-ended problems in a real-world context. Students focus on the process of defining and solving a problem, not on getting the “right” answer. They learn how to apply STEM knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to make the world a better place through innovation.

PLTW

Courses available through PLTW (listed under Tech Ed): Intro to Engineering & Design (IED)Principles of Engineering (POE) (1 credit

science elective)Digital Electronics (DE)Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) (1

credit math elective)

Credit Requirement

Seniors must enroll in at least 6 classes/6 credits

If you choose to enroll in 6 classes instead of 7, you must select Senior Early Release as your 7th class

Lab Assistants

Seniors may select a lab assistant in place of one class. This entails working individually as a teacher’s aide. Students must seek these placements out on their own. Lab assistant forms will be available later in the spring. You may write “lab assistant” on your scheduling sheet with teacher’s name if you know you’re going to add that to your schedule.

IMPORTANT

See your counselor if you’d like help in selecting classes for next year.

Make sure you register for required classes if you failed any this year or last year.

You will have the opportunity to input your selections into the computer during study hall on Jan. 28 & Feb. 2. You must turn in your course selection sheet at that time.

You may also enter your selections into Skyward at any time on your own. Instructions will be on the school’s website. But please make sure to turn your course selection sheet in to the guidance office, or turn it in with the others on the day your study hall inputs their selections.

COLLEGE PLANNING

Please remind your parents about our College Planning Night for juniors and parents on Mon., Feb. 2 at 6 pm in the PAC.

ACT Testing

All juniors will be required to take the ACT at DAHS on March 3. You will be able to use your score from that test for college applications. If you aren’t happy with that score, you can register to retake the ACT in April or June.

Upcoming ACT test dates:March 3—mandatory for all juniorsApril 18 (deadline to register: Mar. 13)June 13 (deadline to register: May 8)

Go to www.actstudent.org to register

Internship

Internship opportunities available in:Business/Marketing: Mr. WebsterFamily Consumer Ed: Ms. DiederichAgriculture: Mrs. Boettcher

Applications should be turned in to Guidance by Jan. 26.

Youth Apprenticeships

Protective Services (Firefighter/Police)BiotechnologyHealth ServicesConstructionAutomotive TechInformation TechnologyPharmacy TechVet Tech

Youth Apprenticeships

See Ms. Diederich in A120 for information

Must apply by Jan. 26. Space is limited and there is an interview process to select students.