Dallastown Area High School 9 th Grade Course Selection 2012-2013.

Dallastown Area High School

9th Grade Course Selection2012-2013

Counselor Assignments

Class of 2016

Mrs. Kathryn Hughes A - Da

Mrs. Erica Poster De - Hi

Mr. Garrett Boop Ho - M

Ms. Kristen Cooper N - Sh

Mrs. Christine Miller Si - Z

Ms. Laura Morrison Alt. Ed. & Cyber

  Graduation Requirements – Class of 2016

26 Total Credits 4 credits in English (English I, II, III

and a credit in the senior year) 4 credits in Social Studies (World

Cultures, U.S. History I, U.S. History II, and senior Economics unless a senior AP class is selected)

 Graduation Requirements- Class of 2016

3 credits in Science (General Science and Biology required)

3 High School credits in Mathematics (including Algebra I and Geometry; Algebra A and B will satisfy the Alg. I graduation requirement and 2 of 3 required credits)

2 credits in Humanities/Applied Arts(World Lang., Music, Art, Tech Ed, FACS,

Philosophy, or an additional English and/or Social Studies credit)

 Graduation Requirements – Class of 2016

1.6 credit in Physical Education (one PE course each year)

.6 credit in Health6.8 credits in non-required majors/elect.1 credit for the Culminating Portfolio

4 KEYSTONE exams- Algebra I, Biology, and English Composition, and Literature

Requirements for Promotion

At least 6.5 Cr. must be earned to promote to Grade 10.

(13 cr. to Gr.11 19.5 cr. to Gr. 12)Freshmen will usually carry 7.4 – 7.6 cr.

*FIVE MAJORS = 5.0 - 5.6 credits*Phys. Ed. = .4 credits*Electives = 1.4 – 2.2 credits (approx.)*2-3 Study Halls/Week for preparation

•High school course work in major subjects must be taken at a level 2 or higher to meet core academic requirements to compete in Division I and II athletics at the college level.

•A list of NCAA approved core courses for Dallastown is available at www.eligibilitycenter.org. Our code number is 390-930.

Athletics and College Requirements

• Each student must schedule at least 5 major subjects and a minimum of 34 total periods each year.

• A minimum of 2 and maximum of 6 periods should be allowed for study halls.

Scheduling Requirements

ENGLISHWORLD CULTURESGENERAL SCIENCEMATHEMATICS5th MAJORPhysical EducationSufficient number of electives to complete a schedule with 34-38 total periods

ENGLISHWORLD CULTURESGENERAL SCIENCEMATHEMATICS5th MAJORPhysical EducationSufficient number of electives to complete a schedule with 34-38 total periods

All Freshmen MUST schedule:

WORLD LANGUAGE

INTRO TO BUSINESS

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE I

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC MAJOR

INTRO TO MATERIALS/TECH

JROTC

WORLD LANGUAGE

INTRO TO BUSINESS

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE I

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC MAJOR

INTRO TO MATERIALS/TECH

JROTC

Possible 5th majors:

Course SUBJECTS Level Credit Per

( 1 )B155 Linked Semester Courses

Oral Communications 2 .4 4

Computer Applications 2 .4 4

( ) 0150 Adv. Read/St. Skills 2 .4 2

( )0153 Intro. Jour/Mass Med.2 .4 2

( )0158 Reading Enrich. Strat. 2 .4 2

( )0165 Theater Study 2 .4 2

Elective Course Selections

Course SUBJECTS Level Credit Per ( )0651 Sculpture I 2 .4 2

( )0658 Comp Gr. Des. 2 .4 2

( )0660 Creating w/ Fibers 2 .4 2

(A1)0665 Drawing & Painting 2 .4 2

( )0775 Life Skills/Bus 2 .4 2

( )0851 Clothing I 2 .4 2

(A2)0861 Foods I 2 .4 2

Elective Course Selections

Course SUBJECTS Level Credit Per

( 2) 1051 Symphonic Band 3 .6 3

( )1052 Chorus – General 3 .6 3

( )1053 Chorus – Select 3 .6 3 (9th- Boys only/ 10th-Girls)

( )1054 Orchestra 3 .6 3

( )1058 Music History 2 .4 2

( )1061 Orchestra Lab 3 .2 1

Elective Course Selections

( )1162 Exploring Technol. I 2 .6 3( )1166 Graphic Arts I 2 .4 2( )1170 Intro to TV/Mass Media2 .4 2( )1175 Mechanical Drawing 2 .4 2( 3 )1177 Metals I 2 .4 2(A3)1185 Wood I 2 .4 2

Elective Course Selections Course SUBJECTS Level Credit Per

Course SUBJECTS Credit Per

( ) 1219 Reading Fund. I MC 1.0 5

( ) 1248 Math Strategies MC .4 2

( ) 1251 Learning Strategies(total pds/week) ____

( ) 1253 ELL Strategies(total periods/week) ____

( ) 1270 Gifted Seminar (total pds/week) ____

( ) 1280 Hearing Strat (total periods/week) ____

( ) 1282 ES Strategies (total periods/week) ____

TOTAL PERIODS PER WEEK:40

TOTAL NUMBER OF PERIODS SELECTED: - ___

TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDIES PER WEEK: =___

Support and Strategies

Course Selection Waiver

• A WAIVER is required when a student or parent chooses a course/level for which the student is not recommended.

• Cannot override a prerequisite or a required sequence of courses.

• Must be signed by both parent and student.• Must be on file in the high school guidance office by the

scheduling deadline for the course to be scheduled.• It is recommended that a student, parent, and teacher

discuss the initial recommendation and give careful consideration prior to submitting a WAIVER.

Deadline datefor submitting course

request changes to the

Guidance Office is:June 5, 2012 or by the last day of school

Deadline to submit changes:

http://www.dallastown.net

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General Sequence of MATH Courses

Keystone Exams will cover the following core academic subjects:• Algebra I, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Civics and

Government, English Composition, Geometry, Literature, US History, World History

• Classes of 2015 and 2016 will be required to demonstrate proficiency on the highlighted exams.

• Classes of 2017 and beyond will be required to demonstrate proficiency on 2/3 Math; 1/2 Science; 1/3 Social Studies; 2 English

• (All Keystone Exam requirements are pending state budget approval.)

Keystone Exams

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