1 Dallastown Area High School 12 th Grade Scheduling

2 Promotion Requirements 6.5 credits to grade credits to grade credits to grade 12* *If a student is in a position after his/her junior year of high school to schedule the requisite courses to meet all graduation requirements the following year, the 19.5 credit requirement to promote can be waived.

3 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)

4 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

5 Graduation Requirements 1.0 credit for the Culminating Portfolio 6.8 credits in other major/elective courses that do not fulfill other requirements

6 Graduation Requirements 26 credits are required for graduation; 4 credits and the Culminating Project must be passed during the senior year. 26 credits are required for graduation; 4 credits and the Culminating Project must be passed during the senior year. 26 credits are required for graduation; 4 credits and the Culminating Project must be passed during the senior year. 26 credits are required for graduation; 4 credits and the Culminating Project must be passed during the senior year. Mid-term and final exams, where given, are course requirements.

7 What Courses Do I Have to Take as a Senior? The “Typical” senior must take… English Social Studies – Economics Physical Education Additional required classes as necessary – see your counselor

8 What Classes Should I Select? #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

9 Course Selection Sheet STUDENT 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 #______________ _________________________ Counselor (circle one) Mr. Boop Mrs. HughesMrs. Poster Mrs. Cooper Mr. Probert Mrs. Dixon GRADE TWELVE COURSE SELECTION SHEET:  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)1213Fund of English IV11.05

10 Completing Your Selection Sheet All 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. Place an “X” in the bracket next to the chosen course code number and an “A” beside each alternate.

11 Initials # Code SUBJECTS Level Credit Per ( ) B121 British Lit3.5 5s (0121/0143) Creative Writing3.5 5s SM ( ) B123 Lit Sport/Rec2.5 5s (0123/0145) Sports Writing2.5 5s Marking Your Selections A1 SM X X

12 Doubling in English or History 4 th year of Math or Science Business Art Technology Education Child Care Additional Majors to Consider

13 Anatomy/Physiology Health/PE Major Philosophy Your Employability Skills (YES Program) Additional Majors to Consider

14 ____ Career Internship ____ HACC Academy ____ Dual Enrollment ____ YCST Part-Time Classes Please check if interested

15 Special Program Scheduling HACC Academy – class periods 1-4 (3 majors, PE, and optional elective). Automotive Technology, Allied Health, Nurse Aide, and Industrial Technology

16 Special Program Scheduling Part Time Courses at YCST Engineering/Construction Computer Manufacturing and Transportation Arts and Human Services Career Internship Dual Enrollment

17 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.

18 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?

19 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.

20 Code SUBJECTS Level Credit Per __ (2) 0150Adv. Read/St. Skills (1) 0158Reading Enrich Strat ( ) 0160Public Speaking ( ) 0250Civil War 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)

21 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.

22 Completed course selection sheets are due to your teacher in this classroom on Deadline February 21, 2014

23 Deadline date for submitting course changes to the Guidance Office is: Deadline LAST DAY OF SCHOOL LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

24 Counselor Assignments Mrs. Hughes A - Di Mrs. PosterDo - Hi Mr. BoopHo - McD Mrs. CooperMcE - Sch Mr. ProbertSci - Z

25 Dallastown Area High School