1. The last Course Selection Presentation
Class of 2019
The last
Course Selection
Presentation
Before we start…
Take out your phones and sign up for REMIND if you haven’t already!
The number:
Career & College Planning Program on Feb 7th at 7pm in the library!

2. A few changes this year
Career Planning
Process
Graduation is in view!

3. REQUIREMENTS Graduation Credits
English
Math
Social Studies
Science (depending on level) 3 – 4.5
Careers/Personal Finance (11th) 0.5
Health (11th)
Physical Education
Remainder of credits comprised 6-7
of elective courses
TOTAL

4. Career and Post- Secondary Planning
The big question… what’s your plan??
Career & Course Planning book is designed to help in your final year of course selection
Choose courses as they are aligned with your future goals
No plan yet…? Please consult the guide for resources and make an appointment

5. Pg 9 Training options & Why this is important
Pg 10 Career planning resources
Pg 11 The Pathways

6. “Post high school credential” for all
Class of 2019 = 276
(91)
(157)
(27)
“Post high school credential” for all
More education does not always mean more money… your income will be greater in the career field where your abilities exist
What can you do and what can you do well??

7. Course Selection Process
Review Career & Course Planning Guide -- full Course Description Guide is available on-line:
Discuss with teachers and parents
Choose alternates as well!!
Signatures on Course Selection Sheet between now and February 8th
Forms collected in English class on Friday, February 9th!
We will meet individually as needed to discuss your choices (February-late April)

8. SAMPLE SCHEDULE MUST CARRY 6.0 credits
English 12 (CRP, TP, CP, AP)
1.0
Modern World History (CRP, TP, CP)
0.5
Social Studies Electives – see book for options
**If AP World in 11th gr, then AP SS class or two electives
If Chemistry this year, then Physics (CP, H, or AP 1.5)
** If Physical Science, then no science required
Math (see chart if needed)
Elective credits
** PE not required if you have passed 1.5 credits of PE!
** If you only take 6.0 credits, then you will have two study halls/day
** Also consider the incentives as you plan
TOTAL (MINIMUM – MAXIMUM)
8 Period Day

9. Math Department

10. KEYSTONE TESTING & SENIOR INCENTIVES
Choose incentives on Course Selection Card – rank them in order of preference (choices honored based on schedule)
1 incentive for being proficient on two tests
2 incentives for being proficient on three tests
Come in period late OR
Leave period early OR
Preferred parking spot OR
All-events pass OR
Open lunch with study hall
If Basic or Below Basic
Re-tested already or in May
If you re-test and score proficient, you can still choose incentives!!
Do not need to re-test
If Proficient or Advanced

11. Sample Schedules www.ldsd.org/highschool/page/6560 First Semester
Second Semester
Period
MP 1 and 2
MP 3 and 4 1
Late Arrival 2
Modern World
Strength & Fitness 3
TP English 12 4
Child Development
5/6
Pre Calc
7/8
Study hall
American Women
C lunch
lunch
Lunch 10
Internship/Co-op
Internship/ Co-op 11
First Semester
Second Semester
Period
MP 1 and 2
MP 3 and 4 1
Band 2
AP European Hist 3
Honors Physics 4
CP English 12
5/6
Robotics
B lunch
lunch
Lunch
8/9
Engineering CAD 10
Calculus 11
Early Release

12. Elective Courses www. ldsd. org/highschool/page/6560
Elective Courses **SEE FULL DESCRIPTIONS ONLINE BEFORE CHOOSING
Art
Business
Family & Consumer Science
Foreign Language
Music
Technology Education
Help Nest Internship *app
Reading
Core Subject Electives
Co-Op *app
Internship *app
HCEP (Health Careers Program) *app
DCTS Half Day Option *app

13. College in the High School
HACC US History 107: The US since 1918
HACC US History 161: American Civil War & Reconstruction
HACC Military History of WWII
HACC America In Vietnam
Each are semester courses worth 0.5 credit for LDHS (count for SS requirement)
See prerequisites!
Also available with Mr. James for Architectural CAD
Each course worth 3 HACC credits with C or better
HACC application and fee ($0)
Pay $50 per credit ($150)
Purchase book (about $50)
Sign up on your course selection card to get more information!

14. Co-op & Internship
Provides an opportunity for the students to gain work experience or internship experience in a field related to his/her career goals. The student is released early from school (as early as 10:52)
Both options are worth 2.0 elective credits
Co-op students must work at least 15 hours per week (paid experience)
Internship students are required to be at their placement at least 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week (paid or unpaid)
Sites must be approved by Mrs. McMinn
Must apply and be accepted into program – grades, attendance, discipline records and interview considered
Must provide your own transportation.
If interested, sign up on the clipboard and take an application packet. See Mrs. McMinn in the library office with any questions.

15. HCEP Program Healthcare Career Exploration Program
Students interested in the medical field interact with healthcare professionals in a real-work environment at the Hershey Medical Center. ONLY FOR SENIORS!
10 students will be selected from Lower Dauphin and Hershey High School for a total of 20 students.
Timeframe is 9:30-11:00 AM (Periods 3-4) *Lunch A
Rotations in departments for 1st semester/Pick two top choices for 2nd semester
Interview date is Monday, March 5th
Sign up on the clipboard in Mrs. McMinn’s office and take an application packet. **Application is due on February 23rd

16. DAUPHIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL www.dcts.org Half Day Option
Take core subjects at LD
Spend morning/afternoon at DCTS for elective credits in shop of interest
Offered for most technical areas -depends on numbers
Fill out DCTS application
Tour the school with your parents
Transportation not provided!

17. Anytime between now and August…
Course Changes
Anytime between now and August…
Contact me to do so
Schedules mailed home around
August 7, 2018
Parent/ Student initiated elective and level changes during summer months until
August 17, 2018

18. MISCELLANEOUS SATs on 3/10 (deadline to register is 2/9)
ACTs on 4/14 (deadline to register is 3/9)
You should be visiting programs that interest you this spring (now-ish) and also into the summer
Your goal is to come back to school in September with an idea of what happens next and where you’d like to apply… work, tech school, colleges… etc!!

19. You or your parents can contact me:
Questions ??
You or your parents can contact me:
Mrs. Dreon