welcome to central dauphin course selection night 2015

Welcome to Central DauphinCourse Selection Night

2015

January 29, 20157 PM

Central Dauphin High School9th, 10th and 11th Grades

Course Selection Meeting

  AGENDA 

A. Introduction – Mr. Miller

B. Naviance Overview – Mrs. Stoe

C. Power Point Presentation – Ms. Baker

D. Small Group Assignments/Department Speakers

NavianceFamily Connection

Connecting Learning & Life

The Central Dauphin School District has selected Naviance, a comprehensive college and career readiness solution for middle and high schools that helps connect academic achievement to post-secondary goals. http://connection.naviance.com/centraldshs 

Principal & Counselor Directory2015-2016

Principal by Grade Level

12th Grade: Ms. Herb

11th Grade: Mr. Shrader

10th Grade: Mr. Porter

9th Grade: Mr. Benkovic

*Counselor by Grade Level

12th Grade: Mrs. Stoe

Permanent 12th Grade:

Miss Niebel

11th Grade: Mrs. Bell

10th Grade: Ms. Baker

9th Grade: Miss Bielawa

Course Selection Time-line Feb. 2-Feb. 6 Student Meetings

Feb 9 – Feb 11 Computer Lab

Feb/MarchStudents meet with counselor by request with

any questions or updates by April 1.

August

Schedules mailed home. A letter will be mailed home with schedule change instructions

Requirements for Class of 2016 English 4.0 Credits

NOTE: May only be enrolled in a single English course in one school year. English courses must be taken sequentially.

Mathematics 4.0 Credits Science 3.0 Credits History 3.0 Credits Physical Ed. 2.0 Credits Health .5 Credits Humanities 1.0 Credits Electives 6.0 Credits Grad. Project .5 Credit

TOTAL CREDITS 24 Credits (Minimum)

Requirements for Class of 2017 and Beyond

Beginning with the Class of 2017, students are required to score proficient or advanced on the Keystone Exams for Algebra I, Biology, and Literature to complete the requirements for graduation.

Credits Needed for Grade Level Promotion

Credits needed to become a Sophomore:4.5

Credits needed to become a Junior:9.0

Credits needed to become a Senior:14.0

Weighted Grades

Honors Course

Final Average 82Credit X 1.0

82

Course Weight x 1.04 Weighted Grade 85.28 calculated into the student’s overall G.P.A.

Weighted Grades

AP Course

Final Average 82Credit X 1.0

82

Course Weight x 1.08 Weighted Grade 88.56 calculated into the student’s overall G.P.A.

Benefits of Taking AP Courses

1. Increase college admission opportunities2. Rich classroom experience3. Broadens your scope of learning4. Increases the college going culture5. Prepares students for success in college and

career6. Opportunity to earn college credit while in high

school at a fraction of the cost7. Boosts your G.P.A. with a 1.08 multiplier8. Improves your chances of getting scholarships

Summer School

A student must earn at least a 40% cumulative average in a course during the school year, to be eligible for summer school.

Students that receive a permanent incomplete in a course may not make it up in summer school.

FINE AND PRACTICAL ARTS ELECTIVES

Technology Education

• Technical Drawing• Architectural Drawing• Design & Automation• Computer Animation• Advanced CADD

• Engineering 1• Engineering 2• Engineering 3• Digital Comm. 1• Digital Comm. 2• T.V. Studio

Production

Art Education Drawing and Painting I Drawing and Painting II Drawing and Painting III Three Dimensional Art I Three Dimensional Art II Three Dimensional Art III Photography I Photography II Advanced Creative Studies (Advanced Portfolio

Development

Family and Consumer Science Foods and Nutrition Life Management Skills Family Dynamics Child Development and Planning

Music Education Music Keyboard I (1/2 credit every other day) Music Keyboard II (1/2 credit every other day) Guitar I (1/2 credit every other day) Guitar II (1/2 credit every other day) Music Theory I AP Music Theory Introduction to Recording and Sound (1/2 credit

every other day)

Music Education

Introduction to Recording and Sound

This is a course where students will be working with the Macintosh computers to learn how to create and edit recordings and work with live sound.

Music Performing Groups Students may sign up for multiple ensembles. Band Wind Ensemble Percussion Percussion Ensemble Choir Choir 10 - 12 Orchestra Concert Orchestra Jazz Jazz I

Auditions for each group will be held in the spring and then students will put into specific ensembles based on ability and balanced instrumentation/ vocal part.

Music Performing Groups

Marching BandOpen to all musicians and band front.Attendance at summer band camp is required.Rehearsals outside of school day during marching

season are mandatory.Mandatory participation in performances at football

games, parades and competitions during the school year.

Thank you for coming to our annual Course Selection Night!

Please enjoy our academic presentations!

Grade Room Assignments

• Current 11th Grade CR 1 & 2

Mrs. Stoe, Miss Niebel, Mrs. Potter

• Current 10th Grade ROOM 910

Mrs. Bell

• Current 9th Grade AUDITORIUM

Ms. Baker