1. Scheduling 101 A Guide to Scheduling Pre-AP & AP classes
An overview for potential Pre-AP(Honors) & AP students

2. What is the Advanced Studies Diploma?
The Advanced Studies Diploma is the highest academic honor offered at DHS. The benefits include earning college credit, increasing your ACT scores, and sitting on stage at graduation.
Advanced Studies Diploma REQUIREMENTS
Pass 18 Pre-AP and AP classes with a grade of C or better.
4 Pre-AP & AP English classes
4 Pre-AP & AP Math classes
4 Pre-AP & AP Science classes
4 Pre-AP & AP Social Studies classes
2 additional Pre-AP & AP classes of your choice
Earn an overall 85 B average in all Pre-AP and AP classes.
Remember :
You MUST start this journey in 9th-grade.

3. Pre-AP Classes offered at DHS
Pre-AP English 1
Pre-AP English II
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II
Pre-AP Advanced Math 1
Pre-AP Calculus
Pre-AP Physical Science
Pre-AP Biology I
Pre-AP Chemistry I
Pre-AP Civics
Pre-AP or HONORS classes are offered in core areas only …

4. 15 AP Classes are offered at DHS
History & Social Sciences
AP Human Geography
AP US History
AP World History
AP Psychology*
World Languages & Cultures
AP Spanish Language and Culture*
Arts
AP Art History
AP Studio Art (2-D)
AP Music Theory
English
AP Language & Composition
AP Literature & Composition
STEM
AP Calculus AB
AP Statistics
AP Biology II
AP Chemistry II
AP Computer Science Principles*

5. Gifted Classes offered at DHS
Grades 9 – 12:
Gifted Independent Study
Grades 10– 12:
Gifted AP Art History
Contact the teachers of gifted for more information:
Leigh Baltazar
Dawn Jacobi

6. Who can apply for Pre-AP classes?
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To enroll in a Pre-AP class at the freshman level, a student should …
submit the Intent to Enroll form
secure recommendations from two core teachers.
have earned an A or a B in the preceding class.
have a core GPA of 3.0.
submit a writing sample.
Remember :
THIS IS A FULL YEAR COMMITMENT!

7. What are my choices? Choice 1:
Take Pre-AP and AP classes in your area(s) of
strength and/or interest.
Students can take 1, 2, 3, or 4 Pre-AP courses.
Choices include: Pre-AP English 1, Pre-AP Geometry,
Pre-AP Physical Science, and Pre-AP Civics.
Choice 2:
Pursue the Advanced Studies Diploma.
If a 9th-grader is in Algebra 1 in and wants to take all
honors, he/she must also take Pre-AP Geometry in 9th grade.

8. Sample 9th-grade Pre-AP schedule
Fall
1. Pre-AP English 1
2. Algebra 1 or other elective
3. Pre-AP Civics
4. PE 1
Spring
1. Band or another elective
2. Pre-AP Geometry
3. Pre-AP Physical Science
4. Independent Study (gifted only)
or another elective
Additional electives: Electives for 9th-graders are somewhat limited and are listed in the DHS Course Catalog. Some suggestions are listed below:
Spanish 1 or French 1 (Students in 4 honors classes can start foreign language studies in 9th grade.)
Basic Drafting Choir IBCA Art Family and Consumer Sciences
General Tech Talented Visual Arts Talented Drama
Journey to Careers (If NOT in 4 honors classes)

9. How do I apply for Pre-AP classes?
The application process:
1. Obtain the Intent to Enroll form from your middle school or the DHS counselors.
2. Carefully read the cover letter to understand the process.
3. Complete the one-page application.
Select the classes in which you want to enroll.
Sign the Commitment Oath on the application.
If you are applying for honors English, make a copy of a writing sample to include with your application packet.
Submit a copy of your most recent report card.
Submit all components TOGETHER to DHS by May 5, 2017.
Give the teacher recommendation forms to your teachers in a timely manner. The recs will be returned directly to DHS.

10. How do I apply for Pre-AP classes?
At registration:
Select the Pre-AP classes in which you intend to enroll and complete all necessary parts of the application.
In early May:
The Advanced Studies Team will review applications, recommendations, writing samples, and grades.
In late May:
Placement letters will be mailed home.
1. Complete an Advanced Studies
Intent to Enroll
form at registration.
2. Submit all materials by
MAY 5, 2017.

11. APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 5, 2017
No excuses …

12. Need a life? It could be here ...
DHS Advanced Studies students are leaders and participants in all of the following and more:
Sports: football, soccer, tennis, basketball, baseball, softball, swimming, wrestling
Clubs: National Honor Society, Beta, Interact, Quiz Bowl, Mu Alpha Theta, ROTC, WISE, Culture Club, Rho Kappa, Newspaper, Yearbook, and Drama Club
State, District, and Parish Honor Band and Honor Choir
District and State Literary Rally participants and winners
Pride of Destrehan Band DHS Indoor Percussion
Desty Darlings DHS Cheerleaders
Student Council E-Board Peer Tutors and Mentors
DHS Choir, Show Choir Girls & Boys State
Kick Off Mentors Science Fair
Young Authors Math CON
Talented Art, Talented Theater, Talented Music
Find your place . . .

13. Contact Us All information is available on the DHS website
Academics
Advanced Placement
an Advanced Studies Representative:
Dawn Jacobi, AP & Gifted Math Teacher
William Plasse, 11th & 12th-grade AP English Teacher