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Class of 2015. Course Selection for the Senior Year. ESSENTIAL QUESTION. What do I need to know about the scheduling process for next year?. REQUIREMENTS. GRADUATION CREDITS. 1.5 physical education .5 health .25 career explorations 6 or 7 electives TOTAL: 23.75. 4 credits English - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Class of 2015
Course Selection forthe Senior Year
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION
What do I need to know about the
scheduling process for next year?
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REQUIREMENTS
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GRADUATION CREDITS
4 credits English
3 credits math
3 or 4 credits science
.5 credit Env / Eco
4 credits social studies
1.5 physical education
.5 health
.25 career explorations
6 or 7 electives
TOTAL: 23.75
Four Year Planning Form
Freshman Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year
Course/Level Credits Course/Level Credits Course/Level Credits Course/Level Credits
English 1.0 English 1.0 English 1.0 English 1.0
Geography 1.0 World Cultures 1.0 US History 1.0 American
Gov't/Econ 1.0
Earth & Space Science
1.0 Biology 1.0 Chem / Physical Sci 1.0 Physics 1.0
Environment & Ecology 0.5 Math 1.0 Math 1.0 Math optional 1.0
Math 1.0 Phys Ed 0.5 Phys Ed 0.5 Phys Ed optional 0.5
Phys Ed 0.5 Career Exploration 0.25 Health 0.5 Elective
Elective Elective Elective Elective
Elective Elective Elective Elective
Elective Elective Elective Elective
(Min 7.0) Total Credits: (Min 6.75) Total Credits: (Min 7.0) Total Credits: (Min 6.5) Total Credits:
6 credits for soph. status
12 total credits for junior status
18 total credits for senior status
23.75 required for diploma
+TO STAY ON TRACK FOR GRADUATION…
You must have at least 18 total credits by the end of this year to be able to graduate on time!
Pay close attention during our course selection meetings if you are concerned about having enough credits!
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THE PROCESS
+Course Selection Process1. Review Course Selection Guide
2. Discuss course options and levels with teachers and parents
3. Acquire signatures on course selection sheet from 1/31-2/6
4. Forms collected in English class on February 7th
+COURSE SELECTION
Courses will NOT be scheduled without proper signatures – teachers & parents
Oversubscribe if you’re not sure (sign up for more than 6.5 credits)
Pay attention to pre-requisites—classes will not be scheduled without meeting pre-requisites
SELECT ALTERNATES!!
Students considering co-op or any other specialty program should still choose a full schedule and ALSO apply to the program of their choice
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Counselors meet individually with students from February through April
Use this chance to ask questions and discuss options regarding your schedule for next year and also for future planning
What else can you do right now to be prepared for your senior year and to get ready for your post-high school plans??
Course Selection Process
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LEVELS
+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
Honors
Weight: 4 – Accelerated preparation for 4-year college. Must have a 93% average at end of year in CP course to take Honors level 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 pre-requisites)
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THE SCHEDULE
+Notes for Scheduling
PE is not required for 12th graders
Semester classes are continuing
Full course selection guide is online again this year – we are providing abbreviated version
http://www.ldsd.org/Page/6560
Go to: www.ldsd.org -- High School, School Counselors, link labeled “course selection”
+SAMPLE SCHEDULE(Must carry at least 6.0 credits)
8 Period DayEnglish 12 (CRP, TP, CP, AP) 1.0
American Government (CRP, TP, CP, AP) 1.0
If Chemistry this year, then Physics (CP or H) 1.0
** If Physical Science, then no science required
Math (see chart if needed) 1.0
Elective credits 2.0-4.0
** PE not required if you have passed 1.5 credits of PE!
** If you only take 6.0 credits, then you will have two study halls/day!!** Also consider your incentives as you plan!!
TOTAL (MINIMUM – MAXIMUM) 6.0-8.0
Math Sequences
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+ELECTIVE COURSESCHOOSE 2.0-4.0
Art
Music
Technology Education
Family & Consumer Science
Business
Foreign Language (College-bound students should take 2-3 years of same language)
Reading
Science
Social Studies
English
Math
DCTS Half Day Option
Co-Op
Business Internship
Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA)
+COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Certification classes are 0.5 credit and for one semester
Advanced Accounting III
No Money for Life…
Foods IV (0.5)
All Foods classes are 0.5 credit
Child Development – requires clearances, etc.
Design & Textiles (0.5)
Business Family & Consumer Science
PE
YOU WILL NEED PE TEACHER SIGNATURE FOR ALL CHOICES
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No changes
Remember for college bound students, schools prefer to see 2 years of the same language
No changes
Falcon Flash, Yearbook, and Media Magazine – all require application
Foreign Language English
Science
AP Science classes are still 1.5 credits, but it will be double period in schedule (with science teacher)
Social Studies, Math, Tech Ed, Reading, Music and Art
No changes – see course selection card for complete list
HACC classes also available in SS
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
+College Courses
HACC US History 107: The US since 1918
HACC US History 161: American Civil War & Reconstruction
HACC Military History of WWII
HACC America In Vietnam
Each are semester courses worth 0.5 credit for LDHS
Also available with Mr. James for Advanced Drafting & CAD (1024)
Each course worth 3 HACC credits with C or better
HACC application and fee ($35)
Pay $30 per credit ($90)
Purchase book (about $50)
Sign up on your course selection card to get more information!
Social Studies College in the High School
+KEYSTONE TESTING &
SENIOR INCENTIVES
Re-tested already or in May
If you re-test and score proficient, you can still choose incentives!!
Do not need to re-test
Option of being exempt from current class final (Science, English, Math – with exception of honors)
Choose incentives on Course Selection Card – rank them in order of preference (choices honored based on schedule)
1 incentive for for being proficient on two tests
2 incentives for being proficient on three tests Come in period late OR Leave period early OR Preferred parking spot OR All-events pass OR Open lunch with study hall
IF Basic or Below Basic
IF Proficient or Advanced
+CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCEPROGRAM
Must apply and be accepted into program – grades, attendance, discipline records considered
Application and interview required
School day can end as early as 10:52
Counts as 2 elective credits
Must be working 15 hours per week (any day of the week)
Must have an approved job
Questions? See Mrs. McMinn in the library
+BUSINESS INTERNSHIP Must apply and be accepted into program – grades,
attendance, discipline records and interview considered
School day can end as early as 10:52
Career oriented experience in which students serve as interns under supervision of mentor
10 hours per week (Monday through Friday)
2.0 credits
Can be paid or unpaid but must be in chosen career field
Questions? See Mrs. McMinn in the library
+ DAUPHIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL
www.dcts.org
Half Day Option
Take core subjects in morning at LD
Spend afternoon at DCTS for elective credits in shop of interest
Offered for most shops-depends on numbers
Fill out DCTS application
Tour the school with your parents
Representative will be here on 2/5/14 at 8:00am – sign up for more information
Transportation not provided!
+CAPITAL AREA SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (CASA)
Site in downtown Harrisburg
Any student is eligible
Visual art, dance, music, theater, media arts, writing
CASA is now a charter school, students would attend for the full school day and would not be LD students while attending
Please go to their website for more information and let me know if you are considering this option!
http://www.casa-arts.org
+COURSE CHANGES
Contact me to make changes
Schedules mailed home at end of July
Any change except teacher and lunch changes can be made until August 8th
Teacher-initiated academic misplacements
Oversubscription (above 6.5 credits)
Changes may be made until October 24th for full credit classes.
For semester classes fall or spring, the deadline is mid-marking period (so approx. end of Sept for fall and end of Feb for spring)
Between now and August… Once school begins…
+OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Remember that GPA is cumulative
Consider the requirements for the work/schools/colleges you are interested in when you pick your courses
Senior year is NOT the year to relax – it’s the year to work hard!
+Timeline…
NOW… Career Research! Do you know how to access your resources?
Naviance…College Board… Have you looked into any summer programs in your
career field of interest? What do you need help with?
If looking at full time work when you graduate – what kind of work do you want to do and how can you set yourself up for that??
In the next few months… if you are college bound… consider when/if you will take SATs (March, May, June…) Also in the next few months…create a list of schools and
VISIT!
+When we meet…
Be prepared to discuss classes
Be ready to create a plan
Be open to consider your next steps
Senior year is right around the corner!
QUESTIONS…??
Wait for our meeting and write notes on your course selection card
Email: [email protected]