DERBY HIGH SCHOOL WELCOME CLASS OF 2018!!! Follow us on

DERBY HIGH SCHOOL Why Derby High School? Why not? Academics Human Capital Operations Culture & Climate

DERBY HIGH SCHOOL Derby High School pursues Academic achievement, promotes creative and critical thinking, expects appropriate Behavior, and fosters responsible Citizenship. The ABC’s of DHS

DERBY HIGH SCHOOL Academic Expectations  Demonstrate proficiency in reading, active listening, and visual literacy among and across disciplines.  Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills among and across disciplines.  Critically apply math skills to solve problems.  Demonstrate basic scientific concepts and their relationships.  Use technology and applied arts to facilitate learning and communication. Social Expectations  Demonstrate respectful behavior toward all  Make positive contributions to the learning environment  Demonstrate appreciation for diversity Civic Expectations  Promote volunteerism  Demonstrate respect for our environment  Demonstrate awareness of one’s role in the community and the world  Demonstrate understanding of systems of government

DERBY HIGH SCHOOL Where are you going? College? Technical/Trade School? Armed Services? Work?

DERBY HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDIES *Hard copy *Course selection sheet template *

DERBY HIGH SCHOOL Promotion – Credit Based 9 th – less than 5 credits 10 th - 5 earned credits 11 th -11 earned credits 12 th -17 earned credits 24 = Graduation! #CreditGame

DERBY HIGH SCHOOL English – 4 CreditsScience – 3 CreditsMath – 3 CreditsSocial Studies – 3 ½ Credits (Civics & U.S. History) Art / Music – 1/ 2 Credit; Career Tech Ed – 1 Credit PE – 1 Credit ; Health – ½ CreditWorld Language – 2-3 Years Recommended for College

DERBY HIGH SCHOOL Freshmen AcademyGrade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Course Course Name Course Name Course Name Course Name English I English II English III English IV English Electives Math Math Math Math / Electives Ancient Modern US History Civics / Electives World History Science and Society Biology Chemistry Science/Elective World World World World Language/ LanguageLanguageLanguageElective Physical Ed/ Physical Ed ElectiveScience / Elective Health Elective Elective

DERBY HIGH SCHOOL Human Relations National Honor Society Spanish Club Debate Club Spruce Crew Italian Club Environmental Club Theater Program Athletic Programs Interact Music Programs Peer Advocates Diversity Club

DERBY HIGH SCHOOL Registration Process Make Good Choices Be sure of your course selections - Parents Dropping Classes is a Difficult Process! Academic Discussion with Teachers Consult with School Counselor for Guidance Now What?

DERBY HIGH SCHOOL Questions? Greg Gaillard – Principal Martin Pascale – Assistant Principal Brian Nutcher (A-M) - School Counselor Jennifer Dunnuck (N-Z) – School Counselor Joeseph Orazietti – Athletic Director

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Derby High School Welcomes The Class of 2018!!!

Why Derby High School? Why not? Academics Human Capital Operations Culture & Climate

Derby High School pursues Academic achievement, promotes creative and critical thinking, expects appropriate Behavior, and fosters responsible Citizenship. The ABC’s of DHS

A DERBY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WILL Academic Expectations  Demonstrate proficiency in reading, active listening, and visual literacy among and across disciplines.  Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills among and across disciplines.  Critically apply math skills to solve problems.  Demonstrate basic scientific concepts and their relationships.  Use technology and applied arts to facilitate learning and communication. Social Expectations  Demonstrate respectful behavior toward all  Make positive contributions to the learning environment  Demonstrate appreciation for diversity Civic Expectations  Promote volunteerism  Demonstrate respect for our environment  Demonstrate awareness of one’s role in the community and the world  Demonstrate understanding of systems of government

Where are you going? College? Technical/Trade School? Armed Services? Work?

Promotion – Credit Based 9 th – less than 5 credits 10 th - 5 earned credits 11 th -11 earned credits 12 th -17 earned credits 24 = Graduation! Credit Distribution

English – 4 CreditsScience – 3 CreditsMath – 3 CreditsSocial Studies – 3 ½ Credits (Civics & U.S. History) Art / Music – 1/ 2 Credit; Career Tech Ed – 1 Credit PE – 1 Credit ; Health – ½ CreditWorld Language – 2-3 Years Recommended for College

Freshmen AcademyGrade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Course Course Name Course Name Course Name Course Name English I English II English III English IV English Electives Math Math Math Math / Electives Ancient Modern US History Civics / Electives World History Science and Society Biology Chemistry Science/Elective World World World World Language/ LanguageLanguageLanguageElective Physical Ed/ Physical Ed ElectiveScience / Elective Health Elective Elective

Student Success Plan Registration Process Make Good Choices Be sure of your course selections - Parents Dropping Classes is a Difficult Process! Academic Discussion with Teachers Consult with School Counselor for Guidance

Clubs and Activities - Examples There’s So Much to Do… Clubs and Activities - Examples Human Relations National Honor Society Spanish Club Debate Club Italian Club Environmental Club Theater Program Athletic Programs Interact Music Programs Peer Advocates Diversity Club

Next Steps… Registration Process Talk to your teachers Talk to your parents Complete Registration Form

Questions? The ABC ’s of DHS Academic - achievement through creative and critical thinking Behavior - that is appropriate, respectful and positive Citizenship - that is responsible in order to foster a better community