Dallastown Area High School 9 th Grade Course Selection 2015-2016.

Dallastown Area High School

9th Grade Course Selection2015-2016

Our Mission and Vision

Vision Statement

Inspiring and creating pathways for student success.

Mission Statement

Provide a safe, challenging and relevant learning environment that inspires and creates pathways for student success.

Counselor Assignments

Class of 2019

Mrs. Kathryn Hughes A - Da

Mrs. Erica Poster De - He

Mr. Garrett Boop Hi - Mi

Mrs. Kristen Cooper Mo - Sh

Mr. William Probert Si - Z

Mrs. Laura Dixon Alt. Ed. & Cyber

  Graduation Requirements – Class of 2019

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 2019

3 credits in Science

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, Engineering and

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

 Graduation Requirements – Class of 2019

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

3 KEYSTONE exams- Algebra I, Biology, and English 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

Please note the following…

- A scheduling timeline will be given to each student during the first classroom presentation.

- Parents are encouraged to assist their child during the scheduling process.

- Our Curriculum and Course Offerings Guide is available online. Students will be given directions to access the guide.

- HS counselors are always available for questions.

DAHS Scheduling

• 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

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC MAJOR

INTRO TO ENGINEERING AND TECH

JROTC

WORLD LANGUAGE

INTRO TO BUSINESS

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC MAJOR

INTRO TO ENGINEERING AND TECH

JROTC

Possible 5th majors:

Deadline datefor submitting course

request changes to the

Guidance Office is:June 4, 2015 or by the last day of school

Deadline to submit changes:

http://www.dallastown.net

Click on:  “SCHOOLS”

Select: Dallastown Area High School 

Click on: “Guidance” Tab

Guidance Dept. Website

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Keystone Exams will cover the following core academic subjects:

• Algebra • Biology • English Literature

• Classes of 2017 and beyond will be required to demonstrate proficiency on all three tests.

Keystone Exams

Eighth to Ninth Grade Transition

LINK ProgramAugust 26th

Important Date

Thank you for coming!

Please visit with our department representatives in the main lobby for questions

and answers!