1. Senior Course Selection 2015-2016

2. Graduation Requirements English: 4 credits Math: 2 credits Science: 2 credits Social Studies: 3 credits PE: 1.5 credits Fine Arts/Voc. Ed. Class:.5 credit 22 credits total required

3. Four-Year College Requirements English: 4 credits Math: 3 credits: Alg. I, Geom., Alg. II Science: 3 credits Social Studies: 3 credits

4. Global Language Not required to graduate 2 years (2 levels) of the same language required for admission to some colleges (UW-Madison and Eau Claire) College graduation requirement may be met in high school Retroactive credits

5. Course Selections The Course Description Handbook can be found on the DAHS webpage.

6. English Senior Comp. & Lit AP Lit—Requires summer reading; if you sign up for AP Lit, you must commit to taking it. You will not be allowed to drop it for Senior Comp. & Lit in the fall.

7. English Additional English Curriculum: Writers’ Workshop: one semester,.5 credit Adv. Speech: one semester,.5 credit

8. Math Alg. I Geom- etry Alg. II Elem. Alg. with Applications AP Calc AB AP Calc BC AP Stats Pre- Calculus

9. Science Chemistry/ Chemistry Honors Adv. Biology Biotechnology Human Anatomy & Physiology Physics AP Environmental Science AP Physics Medical Terminology (one semester)

10. Social Studies AP US History (full year) AP Psychology (full year) Intro to Psychology Economics Sociology Legal Aspects Practical Law World Geography Wisconsin History

11. Other Electives Foreign Language Art/Music Business Marketing Family Consumer Ed Tech Ed Agriculture

12. FACE Classes Intro to Medical Occupations College Success Certified Nursing Assistant

13. New Classes Music in Film AP Environmental Science (offered through e-school; online/independent class)

14. New Program Project Lead The Way (PLTW): PLTW is a program that applies engineering, science, math, and technology through a project- based, hands-on approach to solve complex, open-ended problems in a real-world context. Students focus on the process of defining and solving a problem, not on getting the “right” answer. They learn how to apply STEM knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to make the world a better place through innovation.

15. PLTW Courses available through PLTW (listed under Tech Ed): Intro to Engineering & Design (IED) Principles of Engineering (POE) (1 credit science elective) Digital Electronics (DE) Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) (1 credit math elective)

16. Credit Requirement Seniors must enroll in at least 6 classes/6 credits If you choose to enroll in 6 classes instead of 7, you must select Senior Early Release as your 7 th class

17. Lab Assistants Seniors may select a lab assistant in place of one class. This entails working individually as a teacher’s aide. Students must seek these placements out on their own. Lab assistant forms will be available later in the spring. You may write “lab assistant” on your scheduling sheet with teacher’s name if you know you’re going to add that to your schedule.

18. IMPORTANT See your counselor if you’d like help in selecting classes for next year. Make sure you register for required classes if you failed any this year or last year. You will have the opportunity to input your selections into the computer during study hall on Jan. 28 & Feb. 2. You must turn in your course selection sheet at that time.

19. You may also enter your selections into Skyward at any time on your own. Instructions will be on the school’s website. But please make sure to turn your course selection sheet in to the guidance office, or turn it in with the others on the day your study hall inputs their selections.

20. COLLEGE PLANNING Please remind your parents about our College Planning Night for juniors and parents on Mon., Feb. 2 at 6 pm in the PAC.

21. ACT Testing All juniors will be required to take the ACT at DAHS on March 3. You will be able to use your score from that test for college applications. If you aren’t happy with that score, you can register to retake the ACT in April or June.

22. Upcoming ACT test dates: March 3—mandatory for all juniors April 18 (deadline to register: Mar. 13) June 13 (deadline to register: May 8) Go to www.actstudent.org to registerwww.actstudent.org

23. Internship Internship opportunities available in: Business/Marketing: Mr. Webster Family Consumer Ed: Ms. Diederich Agriculture: Mrs. Boettcher Applications should be turned in to Guidance by Jan. 26.

24. Youth Apprenticeships Protective Services (Firefighter/Police) Biotechnology Health Services Construction Automotive Tech Information Technology Pharmacy Tech Vet Tech

25. Youth Apprenticeships See Ms. Diederich in A120 for information Must apply by Jan. 26. Space is limited and there is an interview process to select students.