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Class of 2015

Class of 2015. Course Selection for Junior Year. Materials: Course Selection Card Abbreviated Course Guide On-line registration directions Presentation. New this year: The FULL Course Description Guide is on our web site: www.ldsd.org/highschoolguidance course selection link.

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Class of 2015

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  1. Class of 2015 Course Selection for Junior Year

  2. Materials:Course Selection CardAbbreviated Course GuideOn-line registration directionsPresentation New this year: The FULL Course Description Guide is on our web site: www.ldsd.org/highschoolguidance course selection link

  3. Graduation Credits COLLEGE PREP TECH PREP/GENERAL English 4 4 Math 3 3 Social Studies 4 4 Science 4.53.5 Career Exploration .25 .25 Health & PE 2 2 Electives 6 7 TOTAL 23.75 ** This is a change for you!

  4. Four Year Planning Form

  5. RECOMMENDED CREDITS TO STAY ON TRACK FOR GRADUATION Sophomore Status: 6 Credits Junior Status: 12 Credits Senior Status: 18 Credits

  6. Course Selection Process Review Course Selection Guide Discuss course options and levels with teachers and parents Acquire signatures on Course Selection Sheet February 7-13 Register on-line!!!!!!

  7. Course Selection Process • Register on-line through your Power School account • See directions with your user name and password • Window will be open from February 7th to the 13th • At home or at school – counselors will also be available during lunch period to help with registration if you have any trouble at home or are unable to log in • Forms will be collected on February 14th

  8. Other considerations Over-subscribe if you’re not sure (e.g. sign up for 8 credits) Pay attention to prerequisites-classes will be dropped if you have not met the prerequisites Select alternatives for conflicts – especially important this year! We will meet individually to discuss all of your selections – so do your best for now and we can make changes when we meet Students considering DCTS or other special programs (PYAP) should choose a regular schedule but ALSO apply to the program of their choice -- DCTS Applications are due as soon as possible

  9. THE SCHEDULE

  10. Sample Schedule 8 period day Required courses: English (Career Prep, Tech Prep, CP, AP) 1.0 Chemistry (CP, Honors) or Physical Science 1.0 US History (Career Prep, Tech Prep, CP, AP) 1.0 Math (see chart) 1.0 PE (semester – see new courses) 0.5 Health (semester) 0.5 2-3 elective courses (choose wisely) Total = 7.0-8.0 Must carry 7 credits minimum

  11. 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

  12. Course Levels(continued) Honors Weight: 4 – Accelerated preparation for 4- year college ** Must have a 93% average at the end of the year in CP course to take the honors level as a 10th grader… 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 prerequisites)

  13. Advanced Placement (AP) • College-level course • AP Exam – May • More heavily weighted • Final exam exemption option • Possibility of college credits!

  14. Math Sequences 8th grade Math Transition Math Basic Algebra Algebra 1 Hon Geometry Basic Algebra Basic Geometry Geometry Hon Algebra 2 9 10 11 12 Basic Geometry or Algebra 1A Algebra 1B Algebra 2 Integrated Math (if C or lower in Alg/Geom) PreCalculus Honors Analysis Senior Math or Algebra 1B Senior Math PreCalculus Finite Math or Senior Math Algebra 2 or Senior Math Calculus AP Calculus or AP Statistics

  15. Elective Courses Choose 2-3 Pay special attention to new classes and credit values! • Art • Music • Technology Education • Family & Consumer Sciences • Business • Foreign Language (CP students should take 2-3 years of same language) • Reading • Science • Social Studies • English • Math • Health Careers (PYAP)

  16. PA Youth Apprenticeship Program (PYAP) • Health Careers I – Hershey Medical Center • Must apply and be accepted– grades, attendance, discipline, and interview (March 11th) • Junior year – periods 10 and 11 • Two year program • Two elective credits • Transportation • Applications are due February 27th– must include teacher recommendations • Choose a full schedule as a back-up plan

  17. HACC classes – elective credits • Social Studies – Mr. Chortanoff (US History and American Civil War) • Tech Ed - Mr. James (Advanced Drafting/CAD) • Required to submit HACC application and fee ($35) plus $90 registration fee • Must buy book or materials • Receive 3 college credits from HACC (per course) and one LD credit if passing grade • Sign up by choosing the course when you register – more info to follow

  18. Penn state Dual-Enrollment option • For juniors spring semester or seniors (full year) • Speech -- Monday, Wednesday, Friday • Sociology – Tuesday and Thursday • Periods 3 and 4 (9:15 – 10:52) • Seniors can also take English Composition and Psychology (may be available to you next year) • Cost approximately $1770 per course + book • Sign up for more information

  19. Course Changes Anytime between now and August… Contact me to do so Schedules mailed home end ofJuly Parent/ Student initiated elective and level changes during summer months until August 7th Once the school year begins… Teacher initiated academic misplacements Over-subscription (from 8 credits to 7) Changes may be made until October 25th See changes for semester classes!!!

  20. Things to think about… Remember that your GPA is CUMULATIVE! Begin looking at requirements for the schools/colleges you are interested in attending. Start forming some goals (long term and short term) and begin to consider what your future will look like! Use your resources: Naviance, LDSD.ORG and College Board

  21. Contact me with questions Mrs. Dreon tdreon@ldsd.org 717-566-5335

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