1. Ms. Jeffords, Counselor for A - D Mrs. Breeden, Counselor for E - K Mrs. Severn, Counselor for L - R Mr. Baxter, Counselor for S - Z Mr. McBride, Counseling Intern Ms. Scates, College & Career Mrs. Flaherty, IB Coordinator Ms. Tegano, AP/Honors Coordinator

2. What we will cover… Review graduation requirements Review graduation requirements Check your progress towards graduation Check your progress towards graduation Learn about 12 th grade classes and course requirements Learn about 12 th grade classes and course requirements Review the “Course Planning Worksheet” Review the “Course Planning Worksheet” Ask questions Ask questions

3. Graduation Requirements Credit Summary English8.00 Mathematics6.00 Algebra 1 (2.00) Geometry (2.00) Science 6.00 Social Science6.00 Civics (1.00) US History (2.00) Core Elective 6.00 Physical Education3.00 Health1.00 Fine Arts1.00 World Language 2.00 Unrestricted Electives 11.00 TOTAL (minimum) 50.00

4. English/Language A Choose TWO semester courses in IC: ○ Contemporary Lit ○ English 4 – Novels ○ Mythology ○ Multicultural Lit Note: These courses require teacher recommendation & summer reading ○ AP Language & Composition by application if you are currently in Brit Lit or College Prep Comp ○ AP Literature & Composition by requesting the course with your AP Lang teacher

5. Mathematics Talk to your current teacher about next year’s math See math flow chart in the course curriculum guide online ○ Algebra 1 (graduation requirement) ○ Geometry (graduation requirement) (Honors) ○ Algebra 2 (Honors) ○ Functions, Stats, Trig (Honors) ○ Pre-calculus (Honors) ○ Business Finance ○ Statistics ○ AP Statistics ○ AP Calculus AB ○ Concurrent Enrollment (college course) – attend information session with Ms. Scates in April to apply and register

6. Science Year Long  Biology  Chemistry  Physics  Geology  Prin. Of Biomedical Sci  Human Body Sys.  Forensic Science (1&2) Semester Long  Astronomy  Oceanography Honors & AP  Honors Biology  Honors Chemistry  Honors Physics  AP Biology  IB Biology SL  AP Environmental Science  IB Environmental SL Your current teacher will discuss course options with you and add your Science course in IC. If you would like to take more than one Science course, your teacher will enter one and email your counselor to add more.

7. Humanities/ Social Science  World History/ Geography (Honors)  US History (Honors)  Psychology/Sociology/ Personal Finance Require Applications  AP Psychology  AP U. S. History  IB History of the Americas  IB 20 th Century World History  IB Psychology SL Your current teacher will discuss course options with you and add your Humanities course in IC. If you would like to take more than one Humanities course, your teacher will enter one and email your counselor to add more.

8. World Language/ Language B Your current teacher will add next year’s WL into IC Talk to your current World Language teacher  French & Spanish course options: ○ 1, 2 & 3 ○ Honors 4 ○ AP Language 5  American Sign Language 1 & 2 ○ This course may be requested by students

9. DP Courses for IB Certificate Complete application & teacher approval ASAP Pick up application in DP Office with Mrs. Flaherty Seniors can only take an “SL” course  DP Environmental Systems & Societies SL  IB Biology SL  IB French IV or V SL  IB Spanish IV or V SL  IB Psychology SL  IB 20 th Century World History SL  IB Math Studies SL

10. Honors SStudents cannot request Honors courses in IC Exception: Engineering and Biomedical CCurrent Honors students must maintain a least a B- or higher each semester t o continue in Honors level classes HHonors courses in the same subject area do not need to complete an application HHonors courses in new subject area : Download and print the Honors Program Expectation and Application AND the Teacher Recommendation from the DCC Honors webpage

11.  ONLY those students with complete applications will be considered and enrolled for Honors courses  Deadline: February 23rd  Questions? Visit the Honors or AP webpage or see Ms. Tegano in Campus Services Link to Honors & AP webpage through Counseling or www.tinyurl.com/dcchonorswww.tinyurl.com/dcchonors www.tinyurl.com/dcc-AdvancedPlacement

12. Advanced Placement All AP Courses  All students enrolling in all AP COURSES must download and print the Advanced Placement Expectation Agreement form from the DCC AP webpage  Complete and sign the form including current teacher recommendations and submit to Ms.Tegano in Campus Services by February 23rd  Students may not request AP classes in IC except for AP Computer Science  Link to DCC AP webpage through Counseling or www.tinyurl.com/dcc-AdvancedPlacement

13. Courses requiring Applications Requests may be removed if your application was not submitted and/or approved.  AFROTC* – Applications due by February 28th for priority (Mr. Baxter) Only students new to the program Current ROTC students will be placed in the next level  Elementary School Helpers* (Ms. Tegano, Campus Services)  Peer Partners* (Mrs. Trujillo, Room 314)  Student/Teacher Assistant Form*  Yearbook (Mrs. Pacione, English, Room 326 or 329) * Application available on DCC website: Counseling/Registration & Course Planning

14. Courses Requiring Teacher Approval Requests may be removed if you do not have teacher approval.  Technical Theatre 1 (Mrs. Keating, Room 450)  Electronic Media 1 (Mrs. Spalding, Room 435)  Intermediate Guitar (Mr. Carpenter, Band Room)

15. Auditions Base your request on your audition results. Choir Auditions: Storm Singers/Show Choir Eclipse/Jazz Choir Solstice/Women’s Advanced Ensemble Prism/A Cappella Ensembles Canyon Choir/Concert Choir Band Auditions: Jazz Ensemble (or teacher approval)

16. New Courses  Accounting 1 & 2  American Sign Language 1 & 2  Business Law  Business Management  Canyon Choir (audition)  Fundamentals and Operations of Flight  Human Body Systems (Bio & Hon app)  Leadership Skills & Team Building  Oceanography  Personal Finance  Principles of Biomedical Sciences (Hon app)  Sculpture  Symphonic Band  Visual Communication

17. What do I need to graduate? Review Credit Evaluation Sheet & Transcript (IC) Look for missing credits in your Check Sheet Math, US History, Civics, Core, PE, Fine Arts, Health See your counselor regarding Transcript corrections HEAR Requirements for 4 year colleges in CO D20 Grad Requirements plus one more year of math Continue 5 Core subjects to prepare and be most competitive for College Look for electives that match a potential career interest or field of study for college

18. Transcripts  How are colleges going to look at your transcript? GPA Trend Strength of Courses taken ○ 5 Core all 4 years to be most competitive ACT & SAT Test Scores ○ Scores may need to come directly from ACT or College Board  Colleges will make admission decisions based on grades earned up through this semester and the courses you choose for your senior year! Next year’s grades still count to keep admission.

19. Senior Course Planning Worksheet  Read and fill out the 12 th Grade Course Planning Worksheet before entering courses in IC  Review transcript and credit evaluation sheet to determine what credits are needed to complete D20 graduation requirements. Be sure to add those classes to your course planning worksheet Core – English, Science, Math, Social Studies and World Language Algebra 1 (Yr) & Geometry (Yr) Civics (Sem) & U. S. History (Yr) World Language (Yr) Health (1 credit) & PE (3 credits)  When planning out the rest of your classes consider: Four year plan located in your ICAP in Naviance Post-secondary plans – College, vocational training or other

20. Your 5 tasks 1. Review your 4 year plan on your ICAP in Naviance 2. Complete 2015-2016 Senior Course Planning Worksheet 3. Input requests in IC between February 9th – February 20th oMoMath, Science, Humanities & World Language are put in IC by your current teachers oToTalk with your current teachers regarding your placement oEoEmail your counselor with any additional courses to add 4. Turn in applications by February 20th unless otherwise specified 5. Contact teachers regarding applications, auditions and approvals

21. Things to remember…  Don’t forget the “A” and “B” courses for year long classes  You are building your resume for college with the classes you enroll in  The Course Curriculum Guide is online at DCC High webpage Pay attention to prerequisites and fees!  If you are planning to take any Academy Online High School courses next year, request “Online Elective” in IC  Seniors may have up to TWO Attendance Waivers per semester  If you neglect to do your part, you probably will not get the classes you want! Input your requests between Feb. 9 th – Feb. 20 th !

22. Class of 2016