Chris Terry Denise Darre Miko Price

Counselors Chris Terry – A –G Miko Price – H – O Denise Darre – P – Z Ginny Walters – College and Career Counselor Kim Ulrich-Suss – Crisis Counselor

H.S./CC Graduation vs University 4 yrs. Language Arts 4 yrs. Math 3 yrs. Lab Science 3 yrs. Social Studies 1 yr. Health / P.E. 1 yr. Fine Art /CTE 6 Electives 4 yrs. Language Arts 4 yrs. Math 3 yrs. Lab Science 3 yrs. Social Studies 1 yr. Health / P.E. 1 yr. Fine Art 2 yrs. World Language 4 Electives Universities recommend a 3.0 GPA

Math Requirements Alg 1-2Geom 1-2 Alg Applications College Math/ Financial Math Alg 3-4 College Alg/ Statistics Alg 1-2 HGeom HAlg 3-4 HPre-Calc H Algebra application path does NOT meet university requirements but does meet high school graduation/ community college requirements.

AP vs. Dual Enrollment Advanced Placement Cost: $91 per test taken College Credit Score a 3, 4, or 5 Dependent on subject/school Credit transfers throughout nation & internationally Check school for credit policy Rio Salado Dual Enrollment Cost: $84 per credit per semester, plus $15 registration fee College Credit Classes are usually 3-4 college credits per semester In-state transfers Check on intended major Out-of State Varies among schools

Dual Enrollment AGEC – A - general education curriculum required for Associate of Arts (AA) and Bachelors degrees at all Arizona Community College and Universities. AA – there is potential to work towards and/or earn an Associate of Arts degree while in high school. Dual enrollment classes are college classes so the grades will be on a college transcript and the attendance policy is very strict.

Off Campus CTE Programs Signature Programs Architectural Drafting (BGHS) Bioscience (MRHS) Culinary (BGHS) Engineering (MRHS/BCHS) Future Teacher’s Academy(MRHS) Interior Architectural Design (SOHS) Law Enforcement (BGHS) DVHS Signature Programs Hospitality Nurse Assisting Sports Medicine

Off Campus CTE Programs Cont. West-MEC Aesthetician Auto Collision Auto Technology Aviation Technology Avionics Coding CNC Precision Manufacturing Construction Tech Cosmetology West-MEC EMT (senior only) Fire Science Climate Control Medical Assisting Medical Info Systems (senior only) Medium Heavy Diesel Pharmacy Tech (senior only) Veterinary Sciences Welding Technology

West-MEC West-mec.org Open houses – each campus will host an open house check website for dates and times Programs are competitive and require an application

Academic Planning Guide Overview of all courses offered in the DVUSD district The guide can be found on the school website: dvhs.dvusd.org

ECAP ECAP – education career action plan started in middle school and will be updated each year. AzCIS – Student’s have created an account using his/her computer login.

College Preparation Guideline 9 th and 10 th Grade: explore careers leadership positions summer programs volunteer start or update resume

Parent Tips Communicate with Teachers Phone Attendance Go to class and be on time Powerschools Weekly s Attendance Grades and assignments Announcements

Thank You!! For more information refer to the DVHS counseling website Go to DVHS homepage, click on counselingDVHS homepage