COURSE SELECTION NIGHT 2015

School Counselors Mr. Jones (A-Col)

Ms. Krissinger (Com-Ec & TCHS M-Z)

Mr. Criswell (Ed - Jan & TCHS A-L)

Mrs. Ernest (Jar-Mea)

Mrs. Lipkin (Mec-Sa)

Mr. Borkowski (Sc-Z)

Important Dates February 9th – 17th - On-line

course selection -Signed Course Selection

Sheet due back to your Homeroom

Teacher 1st week of March– Tentative

date for Verification Sheets June 5th - Final day to make

changes.

Blended Learning – Ivy Academy

What is a blended class??Blended classes will allow you to be:

and online the rest of the time!

In a face-to-face class 3x per cycle

Benefits of Ivy Academy Course

1. Flexibility2. Pacing3. Technology4. Stress Reduction5. College Preparation

Where will I be when not in class?

Ivy Academy

Student

Support Center

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

24 CREDITS OF COURSE WORK that meet the DASD course distribution

PROFICIENT OR ADVANCED ON 3 KEYSTONE EXAMS

Algebra I, Biology, English Literature

GRADUATION PROJECT

DASD Credit Distribution

Core Courses Total 16 credits

Encore & Elective Courses Total 7.66 credits

Graduation Project Total .34 credit

TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS 24 Credits

*Algebra 1 required no later than grade 9**Biology course required in grade 9

DASD Credit DistributionCore Total 16 Credits

English 4 credits

Social Studies 4 credits

Mathematics* (Must include Algebra 1 & Geometry) 3 credits

Science** 3 credits

World Language 1 credit

Additional Math, Science, or Language 1 credit

Encore & Elective Credits Total 7.66 Credits

Freshman Wellness & Fitness .5 credit

Health .5 credit

PE (2 electives) .66 credit

Electives 6 credits

Graduation Project Total .34 credit

KEYSTONE EXAMS Graduation requirement for the

class of 2017 and beyond. Biology, Algebra, and English

Literature Tested at the completion of the

course. Multiple opportunities to pass

the exam

GRADUATION PROJECT*Must be an experience beyond the classroom

* Must submit proposal and mentor form to receive approval to start

Community Service

Extended Study Original Research Creative

Production Scientific

Investigation Practical

Application Career

Exploration

Scheduling Information There are 8 periods a

day, 7 are academic. 6 days in a cycle means:

7 x 6 = 42

Students may schedule up to 42 periods, but no less than 36.

39 periods scheduled= 3 study halls.

Course #of Prds Credits

English 6 1

Social Studies 6 1

Mathematics 6 1

Science 6 1

Wellness 3 .50

27 4.50

Elective (Lang) 6 1

Elective 3 .50

Elective 3 .50

39 6.50

Course LevelsAP Courses:

College level work at the high school level*weighted course – 5.0 scale

Honor Courses:More homework, more reading, more writing

*weighted course – 4.5 scale

Level 01 Courses:College prep –designed to prepare you for a college

curriculum

Level 02 Courses:Same work as level 1, but with a focus on completing

work in class. Must be recommended.

Advanced Placement Courses

College-level courses / credit The AP Exam College Admissions:

Strength of schedule Willing to challenge yourself

What does the research say about AP courses? Higher college GPA Timely graduation

Dual Enrollment Delaware County Community

College offerings at DCCC on Rt. 322

Widener University some classes taught at DHS-WEST

others held at Exton Campus West Chester University

offerings at WCU Exton Campus

Important Considerations When Choosing Classes

Make the right decision for you!

Past Achievement – including standardized test scores

Teacher Recommendation- Teachers are your best resource. They will be recommending what level of class best suits your strengths while addressing any weaknesses.

Course prerequisites

Graduation Requirements

Course Selection Terminology

Requirement / Required Course

Elective Course

Prerequisite Course

DHS-West Website

www.dasd.org/domain22