WELCOME

TO

Delaware Valley High School

INCOMING

FRESHMAN PARENT MEETING

CLASS OF 2019

Course Selection Guide for 2015-2016

Available at

www.dvsd.org

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DELAWARE VALLEY AND PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

1 Credit = 1 Full Year Course or 2 Half Year Courses 4 CREDITS OF ENGLISH PASSED 4 CREDITS OF SOCIAL STUDIES PASSED (3 Period Career Technical Student may graduate with 3 SS credits) OF WHICH 1 CREDIT SATISFIES 1 CREDIT OF THE HUMANITIES REQUIRED 3 CREDITS OF SCIENCE PASSED 3 CREDITS OF MATHEMATICS PASSED 2 CREDITS OF HUMANITIES PASSED 2 CREDITS FOR 4 YEARS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH,

& DRIVERS EDUCATION (3 Period Career Technical Student may graduate with 1.5 PE credits) 4 CREDITS OF ELECTIVES 21 TOTAL CREDITS MINIMUM NEEDED FOR GRADUATION

*HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT SATISFIED VIA PASSING MUSIC, ART, FRESHMAN SEMINAR, OR FOREIGN LANGUAGES

ENGLISH

(Full Year Class = 1Credit)

•Honors English 9

•Integrated English/ Social Studies

• English 9

•Concepts of English 9

SOCIAL STUDIES

(Full Year Class = 1Credit)

•Honors American Studies

•Integrated English/ Social Studies

•American Studies

•Concepts of American Studies

MATHEMATICS

(Full Year Class = 1Credit)

•Honors Geometry Block

•Honors Geometry

•Geometry

•Informal Geometry

•Algebra 1A

•Algebra 1B

•Electives~ Intro to Programming 1A & 1B (After completing Algebra 1)

SCIENCE

(Full Year Class = 1 Credit)

•Honors Biology Block

•Honors Biology

•Science 9

•Concepts of Science 9

REQUIRED ELECTIVES

(Half Year Class = ½ Credit)

•Physical Education

•Freshman Seminar / Health

Literacy 1 (Half Year Class = ½ Credit)

Criteria for Identifying Students:Enrolled in Concepts of English 9 OR

Basic or Below Basic on the 8th Grade PSSA OR

Basic or Below Basic on 3rd 4Sight ORFailed Grade 8 English

Teacher recommendation“No Child Left Behind” Legislation

ART ELECTIVES

(Half Year Class = ½ Credit)

•General Art

•Foundations in Art

•Computer Art I & II

•Intro to Drawing I & II

•Digital Photography (after Comp Art I)

BUSINESS ELECTIVES

(Half Year Class = ½ Credit)

•Career Exploration

•Computer Applications

•Personal Budgeting & Finance

•Intro. to Cyber Skills

•Web Development

•Business Communications

•Video Game Design

ENGINEERING ELECTIVE

(Full Year Class = 1Credit)

Must have completed Algebra 1

• Engineering 1

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

(Half Year Class = ½ Credit)

• Parenting Skills

• Intermediate Foods A & B

• Gourmet Foods

• Housing and Design

SOCIAL STUDIES

• Geography

(Half Year Class = ½ Credit)

For students who want to take an additional Social Studies elective

MUSIC ELECTIVES

(Half Year Class = ½ Credit)

•Music Performance

Concert Band

Concert Choir

Orchestra

(Can take for a Full Year = 1 Credit)

Student must audition if they did not participate in Middle School

WORLD LANGUAGE ELECTIVES

(Full Year Class = 1Credit)

•Spanish

•German

•French

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ELECTIVES

(Half Year Class = ½ Credit)

•Introduction to Technology (1st semester)

•Technology Systems (2nd semester)

•Mechanical Drawing 1/CADD (1st semester)

REMINDER :

• ALL major subjects and world language levels are by current year teacher recommendations

• Students may select electives

(Upon Availability and Schedule)

STUDENT SCHEDULE

1. English

2. Social Studies

3. Mathematics

4. Science

5. Phys Ed/Freshman Seminar & Health

6. Elective/Elective

7. Elective/Elective

HONORS MATH/SCIENCE

STUDENT SCHEDULE

1. Honors Block-Science

2. Honors Block-Math

3. Block-Freshman Sem/Phys Ed. & Health

4. English

5. Social Studies

6. Elective/Elective

7. Elective/Elective

New Courses 2015-2016

• Video Game Design

~ Integrates cross-curriculum and STEM activities

~ Will use HTML code, Adobe creative suite, and web site design concepts

~ Highly recommended that students have sufficient computer experience and an interest in website

design

• Physical Fitness and Training~ Focus on nutrition and personal lifetime fitness

~ .5 Credit, does not count as PE credit

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

(Full Year Class = 1 Credit)•DV offers 24 Advanced Placement Courses

~ 9th graders are not eligible for AP

•3 AP Courses will be available in 10th grade

~based on teacher recommendation and 9th grade performance

1.AP World History

2.AP Statistics

3.AP Biology

https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/home?navid=gh-aps

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION

(Available in 10th, 11th & 12th Grade = 3 Credits)

•Automotive Mechanics

•Building Construction

•Early Childhood Education

•Electrical Occupations

•Food Management, Production, & Service

•Health Occupations

•Marketing and Business

•Diverse Occupations (12th grade only)

Services Available•Student Assistance Program (SAP)

~ http://dvsd.schoolwires.net/Page/3022

•Support Groups, Transition Groups, & Career Groups

•Homework Hotline 296-3656

•Power School~ https://powerschool.dvsdedu.org/public

•DV Teacher Websiteshttp://dvsd.schoolwires.net/site/Default.aspx?PageType=1&SiteID=73&ChannelID=181&DirectoryType=6

F.Y.I.

*GPA Counts*Attendance Expected

(Handbook Policy Strictly Followed)*Student Self-Advocacy

* Report Cards- Quarterly*Parent Conferences in November & February

*Tutoring/Extra Help*Freshman Orientation in August

*Guidance Website~ http://dvsd.schoolwires.net/Page/470

Student Activities Fall Sports

Varsity Football: Keith Olsommer 7278

JV Football: Nick Quaglia 7078

Freshman: Bob Cosentino 7226

DVMS Football: Joe Spinetta 7412

DDMS Football: Jeff Krasulski 7241

Varsity Soccer: Aaron Stark 7325

JV Soccer: Sean Giblin 7113

DVMS Soccer: Michael Murray 7425

DDMS Soccer: Steven Kim 7405

Varsity Girls Soccer: Jeff Rainear 7322

JV Girls Soccer: Taylor Hartey 7005

DVMS Girls Soccer: Chris Gawel

DDMS Girls Soccer: John Staub 7139

Cross Country: Audrey Josephite 7142

Jr Hi Cross Country: Joyce Batista 1852

Golf: Jim Salus (1216) 7435

V Field Hockey: Lindsey Gonzalez 7704

JV Field Hockey: Jen Dwyer 7035

DVMS Field Hockey Ann Marie Miller 7001

DDMS Field Hockey: Casey Donovan 7306

Varsity Girls Tennis: Larry Hudson 7038

JV Girls Tennis: Bridget Gray 7103

DVMS Girls Tennis: Liz Watson 7227

DDMS Girls Tennis: Stacy DeFrancesco 7363

Varsity Girls Volleyball: Bridget Crawford 7080

JV Girls Volleyball: Leslie Sikora 7049

DVMS Girls Volleyball: Heather Farley 7057

DDMS Girls Volleyball: Adam Holdridge 7043

Winter Sports

Varsity Boys Basketball: Kris Holtzer 7261

JV Boys Basketball: Scott Neilsen 7425

Fresh Boys Basketball: Chris Neidig 7273

DVMS Boys Basketball: Brian Sweeney 7182

DDMS Boys Basketball: Dave Koretz 7313

Varsity Girls Basketball: Lyndsay Baker 7333

JV Girls Basketball: Carl Imbt 7116

Fresh Girls Basketball: Kait Sabo

DVMS Girls Basketball: Heather Farley 7057

DDMS Girls Basketball: Rick Batista

Varsity Wrestling: Lou DeLauro 2004

JV Wrestling: Adam Penberthy 7093

DVMS Wrestling: James Mang 1825

DDMS Wrestling: Brian Felkowski 7398

Swimming: Joe Kusner 1849

Swimming: Vicki Zielazany

Diving: Chelsea Koch 7193

Cheerleading: Jennifer Simonsen 7066

Cheerleading Fall: Chris Gawel

DVMS Cheerleading: Lisa Centanni

DDMS Winter Cheer: Caitlin Vill

Spring Sports

Varsity Baseball: David Peters 7196

JV Baseball: Peter Supko 7235

Varsity Boys Tennis: Larry Hudson 7038

JV Boys Tennis: 7026

Varsity Track: Nick Quaglia 7078

Varsity Softball: Angelo Matz 7160

JV Softball: Tony Bajor 7412

For a complete list of high school sports and the coaches, please visit…

http://dvsd.schoolwires.net/Page/3512

Varsity Boys Volleyball:

Heather Farley 7057

JV Boys Volleyball: Adam Holdridge 7043

Varsity Girls Lacrosse:

Bernadine Salak 7181

JV Girls Lacrosse: Taylor Hartey

Varsity Boys Lacrosse:

Jeff Krasulski 7241

JV Boys Lacrosse: Dan Gonzalez 7153

NCAA Core-Course Requirementswww.ncaaclearinghouse.net

To establish initial-eligibility at an NCAA Division I or II college or university, a "core course" must meet all of the following criteria:

• A course must be a recognized academic course and qualify for high school graduation credit in one or a combination of the following areas: English, mathematics, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language, and philosophy.

• A course must be considered four-year college preparatory by the high school (Concept level classes do not apply).

• A mathematics course must be at the level of Algebra or a higher level mathematics course.*** It is the student’s responsibility to monitor NCAA course eligibility ***

After School Clubs• Anime Club

• Art Club

• Broadcast Del Val

• Computer Graphics Club

• Computer Programming Club

• Creative Writing Club

• Dance/ Zumba

• Digital Photography Club

• Drama

• Environmental Club

• Foreign Film Club• Future Business Leaders of

America (FBLA)• Family Career & Consumer

Leaders of America (FCCLA)• Fencing Club• Foreign Language Club• Forensic Science Club• Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)• Geocaching Club• Health Occupation Students of

America (HOSA)

After School Clubs (Continued)

• Junior Historians

• Martial Arts

• Math Tutors

• Mock Trial Competition

• Model U.N.

• Mountain Bike Club

• Mu Alpha Theta (Math League)

• National History Day Club

• National Honor Society

• Odyssey of the Mind

• Peer Buddies

• Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS)

• Political Issues Club

• Pennsylvania Youth Education Association (PYEA)

• Rachel’s Challenge

• Scholastic Bowl

• Science Olympiad

After School Clubs (Continued)

•Ski Club•Skills USA

•Slam Poetry

• Student Council

•Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU)

•Winter Track

•World Language Club

•Yearbook (Delaware)

Please Visit the DVHS Guidance Webpage for a complete listing of after school clubs and the advisors.

http://dvsd.schoolwires.net/Page/3512

* Late Buses available at 4:30pm & 6:00pm

DVHS Counselorshttp://dvsd.schoolwires.net/Page/470

Mrs. Corry (A-F) 409-2008Mr. Yarem (G-M) 409-2011Miss Westgate (N-Z) 409-2007

DVHS Principals

Mr. Blaum: Principal 296-1829Mr. Pope: Asst. Principal 409-2003Mr. DeLauro Asst. Principal 296-1853Mrs. Bixby: Asst. Principal 409-2040Mrs. Cosentino Asst. Principal 409-2004

www.dvsd.org

Thank You!!!

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