Dallastown Area High School

1. 12th Grade Scheduling Dallastown Area High School

2. Promotion Requirements6.5 credits to grade 1013.0 credits to grade 1119.5 credits to grade 12* *If a student is in a position after his/her junior year of high school to schedule the requisite courses to meet all graduation requirements the following year, the 19.5 credit requirement to promote can be waived.

3. Graduation Requirements • 4.0 credits in English (English I, II, III are required) • 4.0 credits in Social Studies (Required: World Cultures, US History I and II, and Economics unless a senior Social Studies IV or AP class is selected) • 3.0 credits in Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, and a third math)

4.  Graduation Requirements • 3.0 credits in Science (General Science and Biology are required) • 2.0 credits in the Humanities/Applied Arts (includes World Language, Philosophy, Music, Art, Technology Education, FACS or English and Social Studies credits exceeding the previously listed graduation requirements in those areas) • 1.6 credits in Physical Education (one course in PE each year) • .6 credit in Health

5.  Graduation Requirements • 1.0 credit for the Culminating Portfolio • 6.8 credits in other major/elective courses that do not fulfill other requirements

6.  Graduation Requirements • 26 credits are required for graduation; 4 credits and the Culminating Project must be passed during the senior year. Mid-term and final exams, where given, are course requirements.

7. What Courses Do I Have to Take as a Senior? The “Typical” senior must take… English Social Studies – Economics PhysicalEducation Additional required classes as necessary – see your counselor

8. What Classes Should I Select? #1 Select your required classes necessary for graduation #2 Consult with your teachers # 3 Consider post-secondary plans #4 Utilize other resources – Counselor, Course Curriculum Guide, Parents, Colleges

9. Course Selection Sheet STUDENT NAME: _____________________________________ DUE DATE: February 21, 2014 (please print) Last First M.I. Schedule Change Deadline: June 11, 2014 or the last day of school PARENTS’ NAMES: _______________________________ HOME PHONE #_____________ (with whom you reside) CELL PHONE #______________ EMAIL_________________________ Counselor (circle one) Mr. Boop Mrs. Hughes Mrs. Poster Mrs. Cooper Mr. Probert Mrs. Dixon GRADE TWELVE COURSE SELECTION SHEET: 2014-2015 • All students must select a minimum of 5 major subjects and a minimum of 34 total periods. • All major subjects and level 3 and 4 electives must have teachers’ recommendations and initials. • Place an “X” in the bracket next to the chosen course code number and an “A” beside each alternate (use pencil). • Teacher initials are required for all courses with a recommendation line. REC.CodeSUBJECTSLevelCreditPer Initial # ___ __ (X) 1213 Fund of English IV 1 1.0 5

10. Completing Your Selection Sheet All major subjects and level 3 and 4 electives must have teachers’ recommendation and initials. All students must select at least five major subjects and 34 total periods. Place an “X” in the bracket next to the chosen course code number and an “A” beside each alternate. Teacher Initials are required for all courses with a recommendation line.

11. Marking Your Selections Initials #Code SUBJECTSLevelCreditPer ( ) B121 British Lit 3 .5 5s (0121/0143)Creative Writing 3 .5 5s SM ( ) B123 Lit Sport/Rec 2 .5 5s (0123/0145) Sports Writing 2 .5 5s X SM A1

12. Additional Majors to Consider Doubling in English or History 4th year of Math or Science Business Art Technology Education Child Care

13. Additional Majors to Consider Anatomy/Physiology Health/PE Major Philosophy Your Employability Skills (YES Program)

14. Please check if interested ____ Career Internship ____ HACC Academy ____ Dual Enrollment ____ YCST Part-Time Classes

15. Special Program Scheduling HACC Academy – class periods 1-4 (3 majors, PE, and optional elective). Automotive Technology, Allied Health,Nurse Aide, and Industrial Technology

16. Special Program Scheduling Part Time Courses at YCST Engineering/Construction Computer Manufacturing and Transportation Arts and Human Services Career Internship Dual Enrollment

17. If you are interested… • Listen for announcements - a separate application is necessary. • Meet with your School Counselor to determine your initial eligibility (based on your earned credits). • Complete a FULL schedule – donot count the special program into schedule.

18. Need More Information? HACC Academy – Dr. Stauffer YCST Part Time Classes –Dr. Stauffer Career Internship – Dr. Stauffer Dual Enrollment – Mr. Fickes

19. Marking Your Elective Courses • Rank your electives in order of importance. Carefully select your alternates. You may get them! • Place a 1 by your first choice, a 2 by your second choice, and so on. • NEW - List your alternate electives on the lines provided below the elective section on the course selection sheet.

20. Electives Course Selections (1) Code SUBJECTSLevelCreditPer __ __ • (2) 0150 Adv. Read/St. Skills 2 .4 2 • (1) 0158 Reading Enrich Strat 2 .6 3 • ( ) 0160 Public Speaking 3 .4 2 • ( ) 0250 Civil War 3 .4 2 • List your alternate electives below in order of preference (course # and title) • 0253 Holocaust Studies (teacher signature required) • 0760 Multimedia Presentations_ • ____________________________

21. Course Selection Waiver • Allows you to enroll in a course that you were NOT recommended for. • You may not drop the course. • Discuss this waiver with your teacher. • A course selection waiver does not override a prerequisite. • See your counselor to secure a waiver.

22. Deadline Completed course selection sheets are due to your teacher inthis classroom on February 21, 2014

23. Deadline Deadline date for submitting course changes to the Guidance Office is: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

24. Counselor Assignments Mrs. Hughes A - Di Mrs. Poster Do - Hi Mr. Boop Ho - McD Mrs. Cooper McE - Sch Mr. Probert Sci - Z

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