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Welcome to Dallastown Area High School Home of the Wildcats
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Our Vision and Mission Vision Statement Inspiring and creating pathways for student success. Mission Statement Provide a safe, challenging and relevant learning environment that inspires and creates pathways for student success.
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Wildcat Inspiration
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2015-2016
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Wildcat Facts Dallastown R*O*C*S RESPECT OTHERS – CARE FOR SELF We, the Dallastown Area School District, believe our school community should strive to encourage in ourselves and others these values: Respect Integrity Responsibility Equality Compassion Non-judgmental Diversity
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Dallastown Area School District Website: www.dallastown.net Home Access Center: https://hac.dallastown.k12.pa.us Dallastown Area School District Phone Number: 244-4021 Wildcat Communication
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Wildcat Facts Using instructional techniques that work and prepare students for the global world Live demonstrations/presentations from around the United States. Use of Moodles, blogs, and wikis Computer Graphics course Application of research-driven problem solving skills. Career Integration Program
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Home Access Center – Parent Portal 18 Classrooms of the Future grants 4 Business computer labs 27 Mobile Laptop cart labs Laptops in every Science lab LCD Projectors in every classroom Auto Cad and Engineering Labs TV Studio Math and Writing Lab Technology Wildcat Facts
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Keystone Exams GRADUATION AND PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS Your child must be proficient on the following Keystone Exams to graduate from DAHS. Algebra Biology Literature
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Wildcat Facts Athletics 64 Sports teams 150 Coaches/Volunteers Member of the YAIAA (York Area Interscholastic Athletic Association) Dedicated to Sportsmanship Student Athlete 1 st, winning 2 nd is our motto 2013-2014 Girls Division I York Dispatch Cup winner
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Co-Curricular Activities Wildcat Facts JROTC Drama Club / Musical Concert Orchestra / Pit Orchestra Marching Band Choir Concert Band Student Council National Honor Society Dance Team
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Wildcat Highlights Volunteer Club’s Annual Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser Dallastown Area School District Dance Team
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Guidance Services Your Counselors…. Mrs. Kathryn HughesA - Da Mrs. Erica PosterDe - He Mr. Garrett BoopHi - Mi Ms. Kristen CooperMo - Sh Mr. William Probert Si - Z Mrs. Laura Dixon STRIVE & Cyber
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Guidance Services - Ninth Grade Groups -Individual Counseling - Academic - Personal - Career -College and Career Planning - Parent Education Opportunities
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Guidance Services Parent Opportunities With Counselors and Communication Monthly Evening Hours “The Guide” – Bi-monthly Guidance Newsletter Schedule Appointments Parent Conferences Twitter @DAHSGuidance
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Wildcat Facts GRADUATION AND PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS Your child must successfully earn the following credits during his/her four years at DAHS. 4 credits in English 4 credits in Social Studies (World Cultures, U.S. History I and II are required) 3 credits in Science (General Science and Biology are required) 3 credits in Mathematics (including one credit in Algebra and one in Geometry) 2 credits in Humanities (World Language, Philosophy, Applied and Fine Arts).6 credit in Health 1.6 credits in Physical Education (one course in PE each year) 1 credit for the Culminating Portfolio 6.8 credits in non-required majors/electives 26 credits are required for graduation, 4 of which must be earned in the senior year.
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Wildcat Facts GRADUATION AND PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS The Culminating Portfolio
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LINK Crew The Link Crew is a high school transition program that welcomes our incoming ninth grade class to make them feel comfortable throughout their high school experience.
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LINK Crew Wednesday, August 26, 2015 – Orientation Marking Period 1 – Shaping and Managing Time & Day – “Study Skills” Marking Period 2 – Achieving Excellence Marking Period 3 – Making Choices Marking Period 4 – Looking at Your Future
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Your Child’s First Day Thursday, August 27, 2015 7:45 – 10:40 - All students will meet in their Advisor/Advisee classrooms. Schedules and important paperwork will be distributed at this time. Students will also participate in “Welcome Back” assemblies. 10:45 – 2:50 – Students will attend classes on an abbreviated schedule. Please note that students will eat lunch during their fifth period class. Teachers will provide further instructions for them on the first day.
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Welcome to Dallastown Area High School Have a Wonderful Year!
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