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Counselors: A-D Mr. Higgins E Mrs. Poker F-K Ms. Djouha L-Q Mrs. Kohajda R-Z Mr. Jurado LFI & SCB Mrs. Poker
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Registrar - Mrs. Cathy Carey, 301-253-7041 Counseling Office Secretary - Ms. Linda Hogentogler, 301-253-7037 Career Center - Mr. Ed Martin, 301-253-7045
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Graduation Requirements DHS Course Registration PSAT Testing College Planning SAT, ACT, Accuplacer
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English-4 credits Math-4 credits (Algebra and Geometry) Science-3 credits (Physical and Biology) Social Studies-3 credits (US History, NSL, and MWH) Health-.5 credit PE-1 credit Fine art-1 credit Technology Education-1 credit
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Choose one of the following completer programs and complete the full credit requirement: 2 credits of World Language 2 credits of Advanced Technology 4 credits of Career Development Program 75 SSL hours AND
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There are 3 High School Assessments (HSA) that must be passed: - Algebra 1 412 - Biology 400 - English 10 396 TOTAL 1208 NSL may be required for some students
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Registration materials to students in early February Course offering booklet distributed to all DHS students during registration Students return completed and signed registration card Students register for courses on the computer
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Senior schedule is important in admission decisions Taking AP and honors level courses Seniors must register for a full schedule Abbreviated schedule options Internships Taking college courses (at DHS and MC)
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Capstone Experience: Senior Seminar Course Description The Senior Seminar course is a pilot course for a new signature program, Innovation Scholars, designed to recognize DHS graduating seniors who have connected their classroom learning to 21 st century college and career ready skills. It is a two semester experience based on student interest and topic choice that focuses on building students’ 21 st century learning skills by providing them with opportunities to hone their ability to evaluate information with accuracy and precision. DHS New Signature Program: Innovation Scholars
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Students will practice and apply these skills and be able to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments through the exploration of complex topics and by examining a variety of perspectives. While working with a mentor teacher, students will explore an academic topic, problem, or issue that interests them, and they will design, plan, and conduct a year-long research-based investigation to address it. Seniors who complete this year long course and its requirements will be recognized at graduation as Damascus High School Innovation Scholars.
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Scores reports mailed early December Scores in Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Skills Determines National Merit awards Analysis given for all answers: - rates the question (e, m, h) - gives the correct answer - gives suggestions on improving skills - test booklets will be returned to students www.collegeboard.com/psatextra
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PSAT Skills Insight http://psatskills.collegeboard.com/overview http://psatskills.collegeboard.com/overview - Assists students in improving their skills
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Career Center - Career, College, and Scholarship Searches - Financial Aid: must file the FAFSA - ASAP after January 1 of senior year - Financial Aid Workshop – Jan.7 - Mr. Martin at 301-253-7045
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College Searching - Naviance (TCCI/Family Connections) – under career center on the DHS website -Advanced college search: April, 2015 before college fair -College Fair on April 22 (Bus only) -Option for parents and students to attend the college fair the night of April 21 -College Recruiters at DHS
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Spring/Summer 2015 - Gather information and organize - SAT, SAT II and ACT - College Fair - College Recruiters and Open Houses - College Visits
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CCollege Application SSenior Information Meetings/Video (May, 2015): - Requesting, completing, and sending applications - Senior Information Summary - Transcript Request - Recommendations - Essays
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WWhat to expect? THE FOUR “D’s” - Delay - Disorganization - Determined to “distance” themselves - Desire for total independence
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Counselors are meeting with juniors individually starting the end of November to review their post high school plans Counselors are also reviewing previous test scores to ensure students are taking the “test of best fit” Counselors will give each student a personal testing recommendation based on the data discussed during the meeting Students should not sign up for any tests until they have met with their counselor!
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Catalyst: ◦ A private company that provides SAT/ACT support ◦ Weekend bootcamps for SAT and ACT preparation Optional test-taking strategy sessions (available during the school day before the exams) ◦ SAT/SAT II subject tests/ACT review booklets available in career center (also online) ◦ Test Prep course at DHS
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A computer adaptive placement test ◦ Questions given are based on previous answers Test is not timed At Montgomery College: ◦ Students who do not earn a 550 on each section of the SAT or 24 on the ACT must take the Accuplacer for course placement. Used at MD community colleges and a very limited number of 4-year schools
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Measures college readiness in math, reading, and English, specifically: ◦ Arithmetic ◦ Elementary Algebra ◦ College Level Math ◦ Reading Comprehension ◦ Writing ◦ Sentence Skills
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Current use in MCPS: ◦ MC has administered the test at some high schools ◦ Generally used to assess college readiness ◦ Provides data to assist students in achieving college-readiness before they graduate
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ACT ◦ ACT site for students: http://www.actstudent.orghttp://www.actstudent.org SAT ◦ College Board site for students: http://www.collegeboard.com http://www.collegeboard.com Accuplacer ◦ College Board site for students: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplac er/index.html http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplac er/index.html ◦ Montgomery College: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/Asses sCtr/assessment-placement.html http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/Asses sCtr/assessment-placement.html
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