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Junior Year Scheduling Class 2016

Junior Year Scheduling Class 2016. Dearborn High. Pioneers. 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 4 semesters (or equivalent) of World Language

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Junior Year Scheduling Class 2016

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  1. Junior Year SchedulingClass 2016 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 4 semesters (or equivalent) of World Language 18 semesters of Elective courses (including Computer Applications and 2 semesters of any Visual, Performing or Applied Arts courses)

  3. EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN for the Class of 2016

  4. Are you on track? 23 credits Required to graduate • 6 credits to be classified as a Sophomore • 12 credits to be classified as a Junior • 17 credits to be classified as a Senior If you lose credits due to a failing grade or attendance, you will not be classified as a Junior next year. After you make up the courses needed, you will be reclassified again and hopefully jump up to the correct grade level in your senior year.

  5. Collegiate Academy Program What is the Collegiate Academy Program? Earn a high school diploma and a 2 year associates degree 1year after HS graduation, for FREE. Who can apply? Invitation to apply is based on successful completion of 9th and 10th grades (no failures), and PLAN test scores. What should I do now? Turn in a completed course selection sheet and wait for a letter inviting you to apply for the Collegiate Academy. If you have any further questions see Mrs. Malone

  6. Advanced Placement National college-level curriculum One year contract/mandatory parent meeting 1+ hour homework/night Summer assignments Graded on a 5.0 scale Concluding 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 Language & Composition • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Environmental Science • US History • US Government

  8. LANGUAGE ARTS Requirement 611050 621060 Lang Arts 5, 6 or AP Lang & Comp

  9. SOCIAL STUDIES Requirement 612050 U.S. Government Or AP Government (full year) 622070 U.S. Economics Or Intro to Marketing sequence

  10. US Economics Requirement Students who elect to take Intro to Marketing and Selling or Marketing Management will fulfill the US Economics requirement. Intro to Marketing + Selling = US Econ Intro to Marketing + Market Mgt = US Econ

  11. SCIENCE Requirement Physics ►Chemistry (recommended) Honors Chemistry► Honors Physics (recommended) Other science electives: Forensic Science - full year Anatomy/Physiology - full year AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics AP Environmental Science DCMST 10 > DCMST 11

  12. MATHEMATICS Requirement Geometry ►Algebra 2 (1 year) Honors Algebra 2 ► PreCalculus Algebra 2 ► Trig/PreCalculus or Statistics Students planning to take AP CALCULUS in their senior year must take PreCalculus

  13. World Language Requirement Four semesters (2 credits) of the same World Language. American Sign Language Arabic French German Spanish

  14. Visual, Performing and Applied Arts 2 semesters required Art Auto Wood Shop Theatre Music / Band Studio/Video Food Advanced Microsoft Yearbook MBCC Journalism Film Studies

  15. Course Offerings US History through Film (1 sem) Current Events – (1 sem) AP US Government – Yearlong *see descriptions in the updated curriculum guide on the counseling website

  16. Physical Education Electives Required Prerequisite: completion of 2 semesters PE/Health 9 PE/HEALTH 10-12 (Sem 1 for students completing requirement) SPORTS TECH (Sem 2 w/dept authorization 10-11) 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

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

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

  19. Dual Enrollment What is Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment allows high school students to take college classes. Students attend high school, but go to the college for 1 or more college classes in place of electives. Who can Dual Enroll? Students who have taken one of the following: PSAT, PLAN, EXPLORE, ACT, or MME. Students who have qualifying scores for dual enrollment. Students who are on track (no failures) for graduation. Students who have fulfilled grade level graduation requirements.

  20. Dual Enrollment What next? Parent/Student Meeting Wednesday, March 26th 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm You may NOT select Dual Enrollment on your selection sheet until after HFCC registration is completed.

  21. PREPARING STUDENTS OF TODAY FOR THE CAREERS OF TOMORROW Berry Career Center berry.dearbornschools.org/enroll

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. Clubs & Activities SkillsUSA HOSA IVD Kids Against Hunger

  25. Academics

  26. 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

  27. Hospitality Studies

  28. 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)

  29. Design Technology

  30. 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)

  31. Health Sciences

  32. 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)

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

  34. EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN for the Class of 2016

  35. Course Request Pick-up Monday, March 31st Palise         ​Murphy​       ​ Tuesday, April 1st​ ​Sapienza     Sbeity         Baker​        

  36. Scheduling REMINDERS There are no guarantees which courses will actually be taught in the fall Keep in mind that colleges evaluate your course selections – choose wisely! Six courses must be selected for each semester Course selection sheets are pre-printed with individual student name and student number. Don’t lose yours! Schedule changes will not be made in the fall. Don’t even ask !!

  37. 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!!!

  38. Community Service • Not a graduation requirement • Not a college admission requirement • If you would like hours included on your transcript use the DHS community service logs located in the Guidance Center • this information may be used for NHS application, college essays, scholarship application

  39. School Involvement *athletics and/ or clubs*the most successful students are involved in more than just their academics*colleges want to admit students who are contributing members of their high schools*check out the full listing of after-school clubs and activities found in the Student Calendar of Events on the counseling website!

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