1. Welcome to Central Dauphin Course Selection Night 2018

2. February 13, :30 PM Central Dauphin High School 9th, 10th and 11th Grades Course Selection Meeting   AGENDA   A. Introduction – Mr. Miller B. Power Point Presentation – Mrs. Bell C. Department Speakers - Various          

3. Principal & Counselor Directory 2017-2018
Principal by Grade Level
12th Grade: Mr. Porter
11th Grade: Mr. Benkovic
10th Grade: Ms. Herb
9th Grade: Mr. Shrader
*Counselor by Grade Level
12th Grade: Ms. Baker
Permanent 12th Grade:
Miss Niebel
11th Grade: Mrs. Ludwig
10th Grade: Mrs. Stoe
9th Grade: Mrs. Bell

4. Course Selection Time-Line
February Classroom Presentations
February Computer Labs
Feb/March
Students may meet with counselor by request with any questions or changes.
August
A letter will be mailed home with schedule change instructions.

5. Academic Planning Guide
Central Dauphin High School
The Academic Planning Guide is located under Site Shortcuts found on the right side of the screen.

6. Requirements for Graduation
English 4.0 Credits
NOTE: May only be enrolled in a single English course in one school year. English courses must be taken sequentially.
Mathematics 4.0 Credits
Science 3.0 Credits
History 3.0 Credits
Physical Ed Credits
Health .5 Credits
Humanities Credits
Electives 6.0 Credits
TOTAL CREDITS 23.5 Credits (Minimum)

7. Business Business Law (11th & 12th only)
Sports & Entertainment Marketing (11th & 12 only)
Personal Finance & Investing
Accounting I (Sr. Math Credit)
Accounting II (Sr. Math Credit once Accounting I is passed)
Business Computer Applications
Advanced Computer Concepts
Programming & Web Page Design
AP Computer Science A (11th & 12th only; Sr. Math Credit)

8. Technology Education Engineering I: Exploring Technology
Design & Engineering II
Design & Engineering III: Advanced Topics
Digital Graphics
Promotional Graphics
Television Studio 1
Television Studio 2
Technical Design
(CADD)
Robotics & 3D (11th & 12 only)
Modeling (11th & 12th only)
Architectural Design (11th & 12th only)
Game Design & 3D Animation
Drones & Flight (12th only)

9. Art Education Drawing and Painting I Drawing and Painting II
Drawing and Painting III
Three Dimensional Art I
Three Dimensional Art II
Three Dimensional Art III
Photography I
Photography II
Advanced Portfolio Development (12th only)

10. Family and Consumer Science
Foods and Nutrition
Life Management Skills
Family Dynamics
Child Development and Parenting

11. Music Education Music Keyboard I Music Keyboard II Guitar I Guitar II
Music Theory I
AP Music Theory
Introduction to Recording and Sound
(successful completion of any music elective)

12. Music Performing Groups
Students may sign up for multiple ensembles.
Band sign up for Wind Ensemble
Choir sign up for Choir
Orchestra sign up for Concert Orchestra
Jazz sign up for Jazz I
Auditions for each group will be held in the spring and then students will put into specific ensembles based on ability and balanced instrumentation/ vocal part.
Marching Band – Meets outside of school day.

13. Newly Added Programs
HACC Fire Training & Emergency Medical Responder Programs (11th & 12th only)
Students are required to be a member of a local fire
department.
An application will be required.
This course will be a double period, 8 and 9;
odd/even; and all year long.
There will be additional information provided soon.

14. World Language
CDHS offers German, French, Latin and Spanish. Levels 1-3 and AP are currently offered for each language.
No pre-requisite to start a language, but all courses are rigorous and fast pace. After level one, a 80% average or higher is recommended to move on to the next level.
Students can begin at level one at any point in their high school career. Students who begin a language in 9th grade are on track to complete the four year program including the AP course allowing them the option to take the AP exam.
Even though foreign language is not required to graduate, it may be a requirement to have prior to entering college. The requirements vary depending on the college or university.

15. College in the High School Program (CHS)
In 2017, CDHS began a partnership with the University of Pittsburgh’s Dietrich School of Arts to offer the College in the High School (CHS) program. The courses are taught by CDHS teachers that have been approved and trained by the University of Pittsburgh and offer CDHS students the opportunity to earn both high school and University of Pitt credits.
This opportunity will run parallel with the following AP courses:
CDHS Course Teacher CHS University of Pittsburgh course
AP Psychology Mr. Davis PSY 0010: Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
AP US Government & Politics Mr. Baer PS 0200: American Politics (3 credits)
AP European History Mr. Hawkins HIST 0101: Western Civilization II (3 credits
AP French Mrs. Larson FR 00023: Intermediate College French I (3 credits)
AP Latin Ms. Lawrence LATIN 0220: Intermediate Latin Verse 220 (3 credits)
AP Spanish Mr. Gonze SPAN 0003: Intermediate College Spanish I (3 credits)
Internally, this program is coordinated by Miss Niebel in the Guidance Office. For more information on CHS, please visit

16. NCAA
Students who are looking to pursue Division I and Division II athletics in college, should carefully review the academic eligibility requirements listed on the NCAA website at
Students should specifically review the core course, core GPA, and SAT/ACT requirements. 
Please know that the NCAA approved courses for Central Dauphin High School are listed in boldface on the course selection sheets and noted in the Academic Planning Guide.  Additionally, not all courses are NCAA approved courses.

17. Department Speakers – Core Subjects
English – Mr. Conrad
Mathematics – Mrs. Dickey
Social Studies – Mr. Miller
Science – Mr. Fields

18. English Required Courses: Electives English or
CP English or Twentieth Century Literature (12th only)
Honors/AP English
Electives
Dramatic Arts I & Dramatic Arts II
Public Speaking
Creative Writing I & Creative Writing II
Journalism I & Journalism II
Poetry
Television Broadcast

19. The following courses may be taken post completion of
Mathematics
Intro to Algebra
Intro to Algebra
CP Algebra I
CP Algebra I OR
CP Geometry
CP Geometry
The following courses may be taken post completion of
CP or Honors Algebra II.
CP Algebra II
Honors Algebra II
Pre-Calculus A
Honors
Pre-Calculus
Advanced Math Topics
Pre-Calculus B
Calculus I or
AP Calculus AB
Statistics or
AP Statistics
Calculus I or
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Consumer Math
(12th Only)
AP Calculus BC

20. Social Studies
American Government & Citizenship/AP US Government & Politics
World Cultures/AP World History
Multi-Cultural History/Sociology
History of Western Civilization
AP European History
Psychology
AP Psychology
Economics/AP Economics
AP Human Geography

21. Sciences Anatomy/Physiology AP Biology AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics I
AP Physics II
Biology I (required)
Biology II
Chemistry
Earth Systems Science
Honors Biology
Honors Chemistry
Human Influences on the Environment
Organic Chemistry
Physics
Science

22. Thank you for coming to our annual Course Selection Night!