Welcome to Central Dauphin Course Selection Night 2016

Welcome to Central DauphinCourse Selection Night

2016

January 28, 20166:30 PM

Central Dauphin High School9th, 10th and 11th Grades

Course Selection Meeting

  AGENDA 

A. Introduction – Mr. Miller

B. Naviance Overview-Mrs. Bell

C. Power Point Presentation – Miss. Bielawa

D. Small Group Assignments/Department Speakers

Principal & Counselor Directory2016-2017

Principal by Grade Level

12th Grade: Mr. Shrader11th Grade: Mr. Porter10th Grade: Mr.

Benkovic 9th Grade: Mrs. Herb

*Counselor by Grade Level

12th Grade: Mrs. BellPermanent 12th Grade: Miss Niebel11th Grade: Ms. Baker10th Grade: Mrs.

Ludwig **(currently Miss. Bielawa)

9th Grade: Mrs. Stoe

Course Selection Time-line Feb. 1-Feb. 5 Student Meetings Feb 8 – Feb 16 Computer LabFeb/March

Students 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. Drop/ add period is changing.

Requirements for Class of 2017 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 CreditsTOTAL CREDITS 23.5 Credits (Minimum)

Requirements for Class of 2019 and Beyond

Beginning with the Class of 2019, 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 GradesHonors Course

Final Average 82

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

Weighted GradesAP Course

Final Average 82

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

Benefits of Taking AP Courses1. Increase college admission opportunities2.Rich classroom experience3.Broadens your scope of learning4.Prepares students for success in college and

career5.Opportunity to earn college credit while in

high school at a fraction of the cost6.Boosts your G.P.A. with a 1.08 multiplier7. Improves your chances of getting

scholarships

NCAA and Participation in DI & DII Sports

• It is very important that students interested in participating in Division I or Division II be aware of the NCAA core course, core GPA, and SAT/ACT eligibility requirements. 

• NCAA approved core courses- Bold• Informational packets available in guidance • Additional information can be found at

www.eligbilitycenter.org

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.

A student may take a total of 2 courses in summer school.

FINE AND PRACTICAL ARTS ELECTIVES

Technology Education

• Technical Drawing• Architectural Drawing• Design, Automation &

Robotics• Computer Animation &

Game Design• Advanced CADD

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

Production

Business Department Business Computer Applications (9-12)Advanced Computer Concepts (10-12)Programming and Web Design (10-12)Financial Management (10-12)Accounting I (10-12) Accounting II (11-12)Sports and Entertainment Marketing (11-12)Business and Personal Law (11-12)

*Many students choose to major in business in college. Get a head start here to build a foundation of business knowledge.

Art Education Intro to Art 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

Family and Consumer Sciences Child Development and Planning Family Dynamics Foods and Nutrition Intro to FCS Life Management Skills

Music Education Music Keyboard I Music Keyboard II Guitar I Guitar II Music Theory I AP Music Theory Introduction to Recording and Sound (.5 credit)

Music Performing Groups Students may sign up for multiple ensembles. Band Wind Ensemble Choir Choir 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.

Marching Band – Meets outside of school day.

New Course Offerings

• Poetry • Dramatic Arts II• Creative Writing II• AP Environmental Science

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. Bell, Miss Niebel, Mrs. Potter

• Current 10th Grade ROOM Ms. Baker

• Current 9th Grade AUDITORIUMMs. Bielawa