• Brief presentation on what’s new in our 2018-2019 Program of Studies

• Explanation about the Course Request Process

• Brief Q & A with members of our Guidance Department

• New 7 period schedule to be implemented in

2018-2019

• Newly proposed graduation & credit requirements

• Clearly articulated pathways of study

• Re-design of our Physical Education & Health offerings

• Seven 50 minute periods each day

• Core courses are full-year

• Electives are full-year or half-year depending upon curriculum needs

• Academic Support periods will be built into the new schedule for some students based upon student need

• Students will have the opportunity to earn 1 less credit each year

• As a result, the number of credits required for graduation will need to be adjusted accordingly

Adjustment to Credits Necessary for Graduation

Class of 2019 Graduation

Requirements

Department Credits

English 4

Mathematics 4

Science 3

History/Social Science 3

Foreign Language 2

Physical Education 2

The Arts 1

Freshman Seminar 0.5

Health 0.5

Additional Electives 7

Total 27

• Only significant change is that they are required to earn 1 less credit than previous graduating classes

• If any member of the

Class of 2021, 2020, 2019 still needs a ½ credit in health we will count any Wellness course as fulfilling that requirement

Adjustment to Credits Necessary for Graduation

Class of 2020 Graduation

Requirements

Department Credits

English 4

Mathematics 4

Science 3

History/Social Science 3

Foreign Language 2

Physical Education 2

The Arts 1

Freshman Seminar 0.5

Health 0.5

Additional Electives 6

Total 26

• Only significant change is that they are required to earn 2 less credits than previous graduating classes

• If any member of the Class of 2021, 2020, 2019 still needs a ½ credit in health we will count any Wellness course as fulfilling that requirement

Adjustment to Credits Necessary for Graduation

Class of 2021 Graduation Requirements

Department Credits

English 4

Mathematics 4

Science 3

History/Social Science 3

Foreign Language 2

Physical Education 2

The Arts 1

Freshman Seminar 0.5

Health 0.5

Additional Electives 5

Total 25

• Only significant change is that they are required to earn 3 less credits than previous graduating classes

• If any member of the Class of 2021, 2020, 2019 still needs a ½ credit in health we will count any Wellness course as fulfilling that requirement

• What about dual enrollment?

• What about school-to-career opportunities like internships?

• What about reaching advanced mathematics coursework in a 7 period schedule?

What is a pathway?

A pathway is a coherent progression of courses in a particular area that prepare students upon graduation for entry into a related career field or continued education at the post-secondary level.

Science, Technology and Engineering Pathways

Biotechnology Pathway

Engineering Pathway

Engineering Drafting Pathway

Architectural Drafting Pathway

Robotics Engineering

Pathway

TV Media Production

Pathway

Biotech 1 Engineering 1 Architectural

Drafting 1 Robotics 1

Intro to Video Production or Media Studies

Biotech 2 Engineering 2 Engineering

Drafting-CAD 1

Architectural Drafting 2

Robotics 2

TV Media Production

Biotech Capstone Engineering 3

Engineering Drafting-CAD

2

Advanced TV Media

Production

Business & Innovation Pathways

Finance &

Accounting Pathway Marketing Pathway

Entrepreneurship

Pathway

Accounting 1 Business for the

21st Century

Accounting 2 Marketing or

Marketing Honors

Accounting 1

Accounting 3 Sports & Entertainment

Marketing

Entrepreneurship

Financial Literacy Hospitality Management/Virtual Internship

or Honors option

Big Green Product Pitch

Computer Science Pathways Mobile Applications

Development

Pathway

Programming &

Game Development

Pathway

Web Design

Pathway

Digital Forensics /

Cyber Security

Pathway

Introduction to Computer Science

(Regardless of which Computer Science Pathway students are interested in, all students will take this foundational

course.)

Mobile App Development

1

Programming & Game

Development 1

Web Design 1 Digital Forensics

Mobile App Development

2

Programming & Game

Development 2

Web Design 2 Cyber Security

AP Computer Science

Principles

OR

AP Computer Science A

OR

Computer Science

Internship

AP Computer Science

Principles

OR

AP Computer Science A

OR

Computer Science

Internship

AP Computer Science

Principles

OR

AP Computer Science A

OR

Computer Science

Internship

AP Computer Science

Principles

OR

AP Computer Science A

OR

Computer Science

Internship

Unified Arts Pathways Portfolio Prep Pathway

Fashion & Jewelry Design Pathway

Digital Art Pathway Early Childhood

Education Pathway

Art 1 Foundation

Digital Photo 1

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Art 2 Foundation Fashion Design 1 or

Jewelry & Metalsmithing 1

Early Childhood Teacher Practicum

Portfolio Prep (CCR or Honors)

Fashion Design 2 or Jewelry &

Metalsmithing 2 or Photoshop Basics AP Studio Art: 2D

Design-Photo

AP Art: 2D Design or AP Art 3D Design or AP

Art Drawing

AP Art: 2D Design or AP Art 3D Design

• The Program of Studies has been shared electronically with all students & parents

• Course Selection Week February 26th-March 2nd – Teachers will discuss with students different courses offered within their

departments

– Each class will report for an assembly about the highlights in the Program of Studies

– Wednesday & Thursday students will report by homeroom to computer labs staffed by guidance counselors to enter their course requests

• Beginning the week of March 5th Guidance Counselors will begin to review course requests & schedule appointments with students as necessary

• What are your child’s post-secondary plans

• What are your child’s passion & interests

• Is your child on track to fulfill all of their graduation requirements

• Which course level is appropriate?

• 3 Levels of Courses offered at DHS

• Course levels are not fixed! Students are encouraged to take academic risks & stretch themselves—effort leads to achievement.

• Perfectly appropriate to select courses across all levels

AP

Honors

College & Career Readiness (CCR)

Our guidance counselors are set-up in the cafeteria and are available to assist with any brief questions you may have.

In addition, if you have questions that require more in-depth conversation, we ask that you sign-up and they will schedule a follow up meeting or teleconference.