Welcome to Dallastown Area High School

Home of the Wildcats

Our Vision and Mission

Vision Statement

Inspiring and creating pathways for student success.

Mission Statement

Provide a safe, challenging and relevant learning environment that inspires and creates pathways for student success.

Wildcat Inspiration

2015-2016

Wildcat Facts

Dallastown R*O*C*SRESPECT OTHERS – CARE FOR SELF

We, the Dallastown Area School District, believe our school community should strive to encourage in ourselves and others these values:

Respect

Integrity

Responsibility

Equality

Compassion

Non-judgmental

Diversity

• Dallastown Area School District Website:

www.dallastown.net

• Home Access Center:

https://hac.dallastown.k12.pa.us

• Dallastown Area School District Phone Number:

244-4021

Wildcat Communication

Wildcat Facts

Using instructional techniques that work and prepare

students for the global world

Live demonstrations/presentations from

around the United States. Use of Moodles, blogs, and wikis Computer Graphics course Application of research-driven problem

solving skills. Career Integration Program

Home Access Center – Parent Portal

18 Classrooms of the Future grants

4 Business computer labs

27 Mobile Laptop cart labs

Laptops in every Science lab

LCD Projectors in every classroom

Auto Cad and Engineering Labs

TV Studio

Math and Writing Lab

Technology

Wildcat Facts

Keystone Exams

GRADUATION AND PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

Your child must be proficient on the following Keystone Exams to graduate from DAHS.

Algebra

Biology

Literature

Wildcat Facts

Athletics 64 Sports teams

150 Coaches/Volunteers

Member of the YAIAA

(York Area Interscholastic Athletic Association)

Dedicated to Sportsmanship

Student Athlete 1st, winning 2nd is our motto

2013-2014 Girls Division I York Dispatch Cup winner

Co-Curricular Activities

Wildcat Facts

JROTC

Drama Club / Musical

Concert Orchestra / Pit Orchestra

Marching Band

Choir

Concert Band

Student Council

National Honor Society

Dance Team

Wildcat Highlights

Volunteer Club’s AnnualCystic Fibrosis Fundraiser

Dallastown Area School District Dance Team

Guidance Services

Your Counselors….

• Mrs. Kathryn Hughes A - Da

• Mrs. Erica Poster De - He

• Mr. Garrett Boop Hi - Mi

• Ms. Kristen Cooper Mo - Sh

• Mr. William Probert Si - Z

• Mrs. Laura Dixon STRIVE & Cyber

Guidance Services

- Ninth Grade Groups

-Individual Counseling - Academic - Personal - Career

-College and Career Planning

- Parent Education Opportunities

Guidance Services

Parent Opportunities With Counselors and Communication

Monthly Evening Hours

“The Guide” – Bi-monthly Guidance Newsletter

Schedule Appointments

Parent Conferences

Twitter@DAHSGuidance

Wildcat Facts

GRADUATION AND PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

Your child must successfully earn the following credits during his/her four years at DAHS.

• 4 credits in English • 4 credits in Social Studies (World Cultures, U.S. History I and II are required) • 3 credits in Science (General Science and Biology are required)• 3 credits in Mathematics (including one credit in Algebra and one in Geometry) • 2 credits in Humanities (World Language, Philosophy, Applied and Fine Arts) • .6 credit in Health • 1.6 credits in Physical Education (one course in PE each year) • 1 credit for the Culminating Portfolio• 6.8 credits in non-required majors/electives• 26 credits are required for graduation, 4 of which must be earned in the senior

year.

Wildcat Facts

GRADUATION AND PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

TheCulminating

Portfolio

LINK Crew

The Link Crew is a high school transition program that welcomes our incoming ninth grade class to

make them feel comfortable throughout their high school

experience.

LINK Crew

Wednesday, August 26, 2015 – Orientation

Marking Period 1 – Shaping and Managing Time & Day – “Study Skills”

Marking Period 2 – Achieving Excellence

Marking Period 3 – Making Choices

Marking Period 4 – Looking at Your Future

Your Child’s First Day

Thursday, August 27, 2015

7:45 – 10:40 - All students will meet in their Advisor/Advisee classrooms. Schedules and important paperwork will be distributed at this time. Students will also participate in “Welcome Back” assemblies.

10:45 – 2:50 – Students will attend classes on an abbreviated schedule.

Please note that students will eat lunch during their fifth period class. Teachers will provide further instructions for them on the first day.

Welcome to Dallastown Area High School

Have a Wonderful Year!