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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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12

+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: tdreon@ldsd.org