1. + Class of 2015 Course Selection for the Senior Year

2. + ESSENTIAL QUESTION What do I need to know about the scheduling process for next year?

3. + REQUIREMENTS

4. + GRADUATION CREDITS 4 credits English 3 credits math 3 or 4 credits science.5 credit Env / Eco 4 credits social studies 1.5 physical education.5 health.25 career explorations 6 or 7 electives TOTAL: 23.75

5. Four Year Planning Form Freshman YearSophomore YearJunior YearSenior Year Course/Level Credit s Course/LevelCreditsCourse/LevelCreditsCourse/LevelCredits English1.0English1.0English1.0English1.0 Geography1.0 World Cultures 1.0US History1.0 American Gov't/Econ 1.0 Earth & Space Science 1.0Biology1.0 Chem / Physical Sci 1.0Physics1.0 Environment & Ecology 0.5Math1.0Math1.0Mathoptional1.0 Math1.0Phys Ed0.5Phys Ed0.5Phys Edoptional0.5 Phys Ed0.5 Career Exploration 0.25Health0.5Elective (Min 7.0)Total Credits:(Min 6.75)Total Credits:(Min 7.0)Total Credits:(Min 6.5)Total Credits: 6 credits for soph. status 12 total credits for junior status 18 total credits for senior status 23.75 required for diploma

6. + TO STAY ON TRACK FOR GRADUATION… You must have at least 18 total credits by the end of this year to be able to graduate on time! Pay close attention during our course selection meetings if you are concerned about having enough credits!

7. + THE PROCESS

8. + Course Selection Process 1. Review Course Selection Guide 2. Discuss course options and levels with teachers and parents 3. Acquire signatures on course selection sheet from 1/31-2/6 4. Forms collected in English class on February 7 th

9. + COURSE SELECTION Courses will NOT be scheduled without proper signatures – teachers & parents Oversubscribe if you’re not sure (sign up for more than 6.5 credits) Pay attention to pre-requisites—classes will not be scheduled without meeting pre-requisites SELECT ALTERNATES!! Students considering co-op or any other specialty program should still choose a full schedule and ALSO apply to the program of their choice

10. + Counselors meet individually with students from February through April Use this chance to ask questions and discuss options regarding your schedule for next year and also for future planning What else can you do right now to be prepared for your senior year and to get ready for your post- high school plans?? Course Selection Process

11. + LEVELS

12. + COURSE LEVELS General & Career Prep Weight: 1 – Preparation for the world of work Tech Prep Weight: 2 – Preparation for technical schools/ 2-year colleges College Prep Weight: 3 – Preparation for 4- year college Honors Weight: 4 – Accelerated preparation for 4-year college. Must have a 93% average at end of year in CP course to take Honors level or if already in an Honors course, you must have an 80% in that subject to continue in Honors Advanced Placement Weight: 5 – Follows a prescribed course of study published by the College Board (pay close attention to pre-requisites)

13. + THE SCHEDULE

14. + Notes for Scheduling PE is not required for 12 th graders Semester classes are continuing Full course selection guide is online again this year – we are providing abbreviated version http://www.ldsd.org/Page/6560 Go to: www.ldsd.org -- High School, School Counselors, link labeled “course selection”www.ldsd.org

15. + SAMPLE SCHEDULE (Must carry at least 6.0 credits) 8 Period Day English 12 (CRP, TP, CP, AP)1.0 American Government (CRP, TP, CP, AP)1.0 If Chemistry this year, then Physics (CP or H)1.0 ** If Physical Science, then no science required Math (see chart if needed)1.0 Elective credits2.0-4.0 ** 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 your incentives as you plan!! TOTAL (MINIMUM – MAXIMUM)6.0-8.0

16. Math Sequences 8 th grade Math Basic AlgebraBasic GeometryAlgebra 1A Senior Math or Algebra 1B Algebra IAAlgebra 1BGeometry (Basic or CP) Senior Math Algebra 2 or Integrated Algebra 2 CP Algebra 1Geometry Algebra 2 Pre Calculus or Finite Math Integrated Algebra 2 Finite Math or Senior Math Geometry (CP or Honors) Algebra 2 (CP or Honors) Pre Calculus or Honors Analysis CP Calculus AP Calculus or AP Statistics *If AP Calc then Adv Math Topics 9 10 11 12

17. + ELECTIVE COURSES CHOOSE 2.0-4.0 Art Music Technology Education Family & Consumer Science Business Foreign Language (College- bound students should take 2- 3 years of same language) Reading Science Social Studies English Math DCTS Half Day Option Co-Op Business Internship Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA)

18. + COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Certification classes are 0.5 credit and for one semester Advanced Accounting III No Money for Life… Foods IV (0.5) All Foods classes are 0.5 credit Child Development – requires clearances, etc. Design & Textiles (0.5) BusinessFamily & Consumer Science PE  YOU WILL NEED PE TEACHER SIGNATURE FOR ALL CHOICES

19. + No changes Remember for college bound students, schools prefer to see 2 years of the same language No changes Falcon Flash, Yearbook, and Media Magazine – all require application Foreign Language English Science AP Science classes are still 1.5 credits, but it will be double period in schedule (with science teacher) Social Studies, Math, Tech Ed, Reading, Music and Art No changes – see course selection card for complete list HACC classes also available in SS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

20. + College Courses 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 Also available with Mr. James for Advanced Drafting & CAD (1024) Each course worth 3 HACC credits with C or better HACC application and fee ($35) Pay $30 per credit ($90) Purchase book (about $50) Sign up on your course selection card to get more information! Social StudiesCollege in the High School

21. + KEYSTONE TESTING & SENIOR INCENTIVES Re-tested already or in May If you re-test and score proficient, you can still choose incentives!! Do not need to re-test Option of being exempt from current class final (Science, English, Math – with exception of honors) Choose incentives on Course Selection Card – rank them in order of preference (choices honored based on schedule) 1 incentive for 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 IF Proficient or Advanced

22. + CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM Must apply and be accepted into program – grades, attendance, discipline records considered Application and interview required School day can end as early as 10:52 Counts as 2 elective credits Must be working 15 hours per week (any day of the week) Must have an approved job Questions? See Mrs. McMinn in the library

23. + BUSINESS INTERNSHIP Must apply and be accepted into program – grades, attendance, discipline records and interview considered School day can end as early as 10:52 Career oriented experience in which students serve as interns under supervision of mentor 10 hours per week (Monday through Friday) 2.0 credits Can be paid or unpaid but must be in chosen career field Questions? See Mrs. McMinn in the library

24. + DAUPHIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL www.dcts.org Half Day Option Take core subjects in morning at LD Spend afternoon at DCTS for elective credits in shop of interest Offered for most shops- depends on numbers Fill out DCTS application Tour the school with your parents Representative will be here on 2/5/14 at 8:00am – sign up for more information Transportation not provided!

25. + CAPITAL AREA SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (CASA) Site in downtown Harrisburg Any student is eligible Visual art, dance, music, theater, media arts, writing CASA is now a charter school, students would attend for the full school day and would not be LD students while attending Please go to their website for more information and let me know if you are considering this option! http://www.casa-arts.org

26. + COURSE CHANGES Contact me to make changes Schedules mailed home at end of July Any change except teacher and lunch changes can be made until August 8th Teacher-initiated academic misplacements Oversubscription (above 6.5 credits) Changes may be made until October 24 th for full credit classes. For semester classes fall or spring, the deadline is mid- marking period (so approx. end of Sept for fall and end of Feb for spring) Between now and August…Once school begins…

27. + OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Remember that GPA is cumulative Consider the requirements for the work/schools/colleges you are interested in when you pick your courses Senior year is NOT the year to relax – it’s the year to work hard!

28. + Timeline… NOW… Career Research! Do you know how to access your resources? Naviance…College Board… Have you looked into any summer programs in your career field of interest? What do you need help with? If looking at full time work when you graduate – what kind of work do you want to do and how can you set yourself up for that?? In the next few months… if you are college bound… consider when/if you will take SATs (March, May, June…) Also in the next few months…create a list of schools and VISIT!

29. + When we meet… Be prepared to discuss classes Be ready to create a plan Be open to consider your next steps Senior year is right around the corner! QUESTIONS…?? Wait for our meeting and write notes on your course selection card Email: tdreon@ldsd.orgtdreon@ldsd.org