Senior Year Scheduling Class 2015

1. Senior Year SchedulingClass 2015 Dearborn High Pioneers

2. Graduation Requirements 8 semesters of Language Arts 6 semesters of Social Studies 6 semesters of Science 8 semesters of Mathematics 2 semesters of Phys. Education 16 semesters of Elective courses 2 semesters of Visual, Performing or Applied Arts Computer Application requirement Michigan Merit Exam (3 days MME testing)

3. EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN for the Class of 2015

4. Are you on track? A total of twenty-three (23) credits is required for graduation. Transfer students may have increased credit requirements based on the number of transfer credits. If you are a transfer student contact your counselor for the number of credits needed for graduation. 17 credits are required to be classified as a Senior If you’ve lost credits due to a failing grade or attendance, you may not be classified as a Senior next year. Additionally, Dearborn Public Schools requires students to successfully complete Computer Applications in middle school or high school and complete the Michigan Merit Exam or MI ACCESS before being granted a diploma.

5. Collegiate Academy Students • Circle only one DHS elective class for each semester. • Course selection sheets will be returned to Mrs. Malone on Wednesday or Friday next week through your LA class. • Ms. Armstrong will meet with you today to schedule your HFCC classes.

6. Advanced Placement National college-level curriculum One year commitment Summer assignments 1+ hour homework/night Graded on a 5.0 scale AP Exam score may result in college credit Considered in college admission decision Go to AP website for more information

7. Advanced Placement Courses English Lang & Composition English Lit & Composition Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Science Calculus AB US History US Government Psychology (prerequisite: Psych)

8. Required Senior Classes 611080 621095 Language Arts 7 – 8 or AP Language & Composition or AP Literature & Composition (only after AP Lang & Comp)

9. Required Senior Classes If you are currently taking Algebra 2 A you must complete the course by taking 614029 624029 Algebra 2 B Current Algebra 2 (1 year) students may choose Trig/PreCalc, Statistics or senior year math classes. Current Honors Algebra 2 students may choose Precalc, Statistics, or senior year math classes. Current Pre-Calc students should elect AP Calculus.

10. Required Senior Classes Senior Math Choices Statistics (1 sem or full year) Personal Finance (1 sem) Accounting 1, 2, ( 1 sem each) Confident Consumer (1 sem) Business Math (1 sem) Physics (if not already counted toward science requirement)

11. Course Offerings Astronomy – 1 semester Business Math – 1 semester US History through Film – 1 sem Current Events – 1 sem Statistics 1 – Sem 1 or full year AP US Government – full year

12. Visual, Performing and Applied Arts 2 semesters required Art Auto Wood Shop Theatre Music / Band Video Food Yearbook Journalism 2 MBCC School Store

13. Physical Education Electives Required Prerequisite: completion of 2 semesters PE/Health 9 PE/HEALTH 10-12 (Sem 1 for students completing requirement) AEROBICS/WGTS (Sem 1 boys, Sem 2 girls) TEAM SPORTS ( Sem 1 & 2) REC SPORTS ( Sem 1 V/Ball & Tennis, Sem 2 Basketball) Each elective PE course can only be taken once

14. Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment Registration will run until April 8th. Signed Statement of Understanding must be returned to your counselor before permission to register. Do not select Dual Enrollment on your course selection sheet. Selections will be adjusted once registration has taken place.

15. Work Based Learning Employers want people with experience and one way to get that is through the Work Based Learning Program Students must work a minimum number of 15 hours per week Must work in an approved site Course requirements also include weekly time cards, paycheck stubs and employer evaluations Must attend the information meeting the first week of school Select Non-CTE on course selection only if approved by the CTE coordinator. See your counselor for the form. This can also be selected in the fall if you have a job.

16. Alternative Electives Course Name ________________ Course Name ________________ Career Goal ________________ Parent Signature ________________ Student Signature _________________

17. For course descriptions, access the Curriculum Guide online: ►http://dhs.dearbornschools.org/ ►Click on COUNSELING ►Click on CURRICULUM & TESTING

19. Berry Career Center • Easy enrollment using Course Selection Sheet • Bus transportation is provided • All programs are 1 year long • Choose courses of interest (1, 2 or 3 classes) • Can select up to 3 hours at Berry • 1-2-3rdor 4-5-6thhours • Hospitality Program also runs 2-3-4th hours

20. Berry Career Center • Software Specialist is approved for Computer Apps Credit • All career courses meet the Visual Performing & Applied Arts (or “Art Class”) credit for graduation • All career courses provide the opportunity to earn College Credit (HFCC Credits) after Graduation • All career courses focus on preparation for College and Future Employment in specific career fields • Seniors can earn a MBCC Honors Graduation Cord

21. Clubs & Activities SkillsUSA HOSA IVD Kids Against Hunger

22. Academics

23. Berry Career Center Academic Courses (1 hour classes) • 11th Grade U.S. Government/U.S. Economics • Meets Social Studies Graduation Requirement • 12th Grade Language Arts 7/8 • Meets Language Arts Graduation Requirement • Individual needs easily accommodated using Edgenuity (E2020) courses

24. Hospitality Studies

25. Berry Career Center Hospitality Studies (2 or 3 hour block classes) • Hospitality Studies YEAR I • Hospitality StudiesYEAR II • (Second Year Program is available with instructor approval)

26. Design Technology

27. Berry Career Center Technology Courses (all 2 hour block classes) • Design Concepts YEAR I • (choose both DESIGN 2D&DESIGN 3D to elect 2-hour block) • Software Specialist YEAR I • (Second Year Programs in both areas are available with instructor approval)

28. Health Sciences

29. Berry Career Center Health Courses all 2 hr classes except Pre-Pharmacy/Medical Terminology • Pre-Pharmacy/Medical Terminology • Dental Assisting I • Sports Medicine/Physical Therapy • Medical Assisting • Medical Careers I (Allied Health YEAR I) • (Second Year Programs are available with instructor approval)

30. Berry Career Center riggsm@dearbornschools.org Elective Courses (1 hour classes) • Elective Classes • Design 2D or 3D (1-hour Technology) • Pre-Pharm/Medical Terminology • Dual Enrollment • Directed Study • Co-op

31. 6 courses must be selected for each semester NCAA Eligibility information – check the website Course selection sheets are pre-printed with individual student name and student number. Don’t lose yours! There are no guarantees which courses will actually be taught in the fall Select classes that will support your career goal Keep in mind that colleges evaluate your senior year selections – choose wisely! Schedule changes will not be made in the fall. Don’t even ask !! Course Selection Procedure

32. Course Request Pick-up Wednesday, April 2nd​ Murphy Deller​ Dobbs​     Friday, April 4th Grodzicki Atkins          

33. Remind101 What is it? • A way for the counseling department to textmessage you important counseling news such as scholarships, dual enrollment and scheduling information. Sign up now!!!

34. College Visits Representatives from the following colleges and universities will be coming to DHS May 12th-20th: Madonna Michigan State Northern Univ U of Toledo U of D – Mercy Wayne State ITT Tech Institute Schoolcraft College MTU U of M–Dearborn Eastern Michigan Schoolcraft Oakland University Central Michigan Lawrence Tech Marygrove U of M-Ann Arbor Ferris State United States Military (Army, Marines, Navy & Air Force) Counselors will visit your classes the week of April 28th for you to sign up.