Transcript Course Selection 2013-2014

Course Selection
2014-2015
Class of 2015
Course Selection Process
• We will be sharing information about courses with you
today.
o Don't be afraid to ask questions.
o The courses you request determines what courses are
offered the following year. CHOOSE CAREFULLY!!
o There are no schedule changes (except for graduation
requirements)
• What Students Need to Do...
o Review your transcript to see what courses you need (you can see it
on Infinite Campus-- in the student portal)
o Choose your 6 requests and 4 alternates (if you don't choose we
choose for you)
o Have your core area (English, math, science, social studies) teachers
confirm your selection by signing your registration form
o Have your parents sign your registration form
o Students will be entering their requests in the computer labs starting
next week. Please turn forms into your English teacher.
Credit Requirements
Graduation Requirements:
22 Credits to Graduate
• 4 English
• 4 Math
• 3 Science
• 3 Social Studies
• 1 PE
• 1 CTE or Fine Art
• 6 Electives
AZ University Requirements:
(In addition to DUSD)
• 4 English
• 4 Math (Alg 1-2, Geo 1-2,
Alg 3-4 & 1 course with
Alg 3-4 as a pre-req)
• 3 Lab Science
• 2 Social Studies (US and
History and Economics)
• 2 World Language (same
language)
• 1 Fine Arts
See your course selection sheet for additional requirements.
Core Area Courses
• English: Choose 1 of the following
o English 7-8
o English 7-8 Dual Enrollment*
• Students will need to have passed AIMS and the Rio Salado
placement test
• Students will be expected to enroll as a Dual Enrollment
student through Rio Salado (financial aid opportunities will
be available)
o AP English Language and Composition* (Dual Enrollment
Eligible– Offered with Honors Weight)
• Social Studies: Choose 1 of the following
o US/AZ Government and Principles of Economics
o AP US Government and Politics
Core Area Classes
Science
Physics 1-2 - study of motion, forces, energy, and energy
conservation Prerequisites: Chemistry 1-2, concurrent
enrollment in Algebra 3-4 or higher
Physics 1-2 Honors*- study of motion, forces, energy, and
energy conservation Prerequisites: Chemistry 1-2,
concurrent enrollment in Algebra 3-4 or higher
Anatomy & Physiology 1-2*- structures and functions of the
human body in health and disease Prerequisites:
Chemistry 1-2 (Dual Enrollment Eligible)
AP Biology 1-2*: Designed to offer students topics that are
covered in a freshman Biology course at the university
level. Prerequisites: Chemistry 1-2
Core Area Classes
Science Continued
Environmental Science: This course examines the
relationships of living organisms to both living and nonliving components of ecosystems. Human impact on
natural systems will also be explored. Pre-requisites: Biology
GeoSpace Science: In this class, students will study
geochemical cycles, internal and external energy in the
earth system, origin and evolution of the earth and the
universe. Pre-requisites: Biology
Forensics 1-2: This class provide the skills and background
to apply the principles of forensic science.
THIS CLASS DOES NOT COUNT AS A LAB SCIENCE.
Core Area Classes
Math: Choose 1 of the following…
Algebra 3-4* (pre-req is Camb 3-4)
Algebra 3-4 Honors* (pre-req is Camb 3-4 or Camb 3-4 honors)
Financial Math* (pre-req is algebra 3-4)
Statistics* (pre-req is algebra 3-4)
AP Statistics*: Dual Enrollment Eligible/AP Exam(pre-req is
algebra 3-4)
Pre-Calculus*: Dual Enrollment Eligible (pre-req is algebra 3-4)
Pre-Calculus Honors*: Dual Enrollment Eligible (pre-req is
algebra 3-4)
AP Calculus*: Dual Enrollment Eligible/AP Exam(pre-req is precalc)
Math placement needs to be signed by math teacher
Core Area Electives
If choosing .5 credit electives, you must choose two courses (.5 + .5= 1.0). You
can choose a .5 English and a .5 Social Studies
English
0.5 Credit (1 semester)
Mythology
Short Stories
Creative Writing
Social Studies
1.0 Credit (full year)
AP US History (Dual
Enrollment Eligible)
Psychology
Dual Enrollment Psychology
0.5 Credit (1 semester)
US Justice
Human Rights
World Cultures
World Language
Spanish
Spanish 1-2: (No prior Spanish experience)
Spanish 3-4:
Spanish 5-6H: Dual Enrollment eligible course
AP Spanish: Dual Enrollment eligible course/ AP Exam
Spanish for Native Speakers - fluent Spanish speaker
• All world language courses include speaking,
reading, writing and listening.
• 2.0 credits of the same language are required for
university acceptance.
World Language
American Sign Language 1-2
• This class will introduce the fundamentals of American
Sign Language used by the Deaf Community
including the basic vocabulary, syntax, finger spelling
and grammatical non-manual signals.
• This course will focus on communicative competence.
It will develop gestural skills as foundation for
American Sign Language.
Physical Education
Lifetime Sports
Requires successful completion of Boys/Girls PE or Performing Arts
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10th - 12th grade co-ed course Topics: Pickle ball, lacrosse,
golf, archery, field hockey, horseshoes, bocce ball and fitness.
Aerobics
Requires successful completion of Boys/Girls PE or Performing Arts
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10th - 12th grade co-ed course Topics: Aerobics, P90X, Tae Bo,
Pilates, Fitness Journals, etc
Physical Conditioning
Requires successful completion of Boys/Girls PE or Performing Arts
• 10th - 12th grade co-ed course Class is a combination of weight
training and conditioning concepts
Advanced Physical Conditioning
Requires successful completion of Physical Conditioning
• 11th and 12th grade co-ed course. Class is a combination of
weight training and conditioning concepts
The Arts
Fine Arts
• Ceramics
• Intro to Art
• Drawing
Performing Arts
• Dance
• Marching and Concert Band
• Percussion
• Choir
• Guitar
• Piano
• Theatre
Visual Arts
• Intro to Art: drawing, painting, sculpture,
printmaking– elements and principles
• Drawing 1-2*: applying skills used in Intro to Art and
adding new techniques
*intro to art is a pre-req
• Drawing 3-4*: portfolio development
*drawing 1-2 is a pre-req
Ceramics
• Ceramics 1-2: covers basic hand building and
glaze techniques through a variety of sculptural
and functional objects
• Ceramics 3-4*: more in-depth hand building
techniques, exploration of surface quality and
introduction to wheel throwing
(*Ceramics 1-2 is a pre-req)
• Ceramics 5-6*: wheel throwing
Dance
Beginning Dance
Intermediate Dance
Advanced Dance
Students must complete the courses in sequence or
have permission of the instructor to skip levels
• Courses covers jazz, tap, ballet, modern, hip hop
and choreography
• Students have multiple opportunities for
performance
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Choir
• Mixed Choir: Introductory class
• Concert Choir: Traveling performance group.
Students have opportunities to compete for ratings
Instrumental
• Marching Band/Concert Band: students have
performance requirements and opportunities
• Concert Percussion: (Drum Line) students have
performance requirements and opportunities
• Guitar: students have an opportunity to play a
variety of styles of music. Performance opportunities
• Piano1-2: learn to play the piano while developing
your knowledge of music theory
• Piano 3-4: an intermediate/advanced piano course
Theatre
• Beginning Theatre
• Intermediate Theatre
ROTC
MISSION TO MOTIVATE YOU TO BE A BETTER CITIZEN
o Learn how to lead
o Full college ROTC scholarship available
o Summer Leadership Camp available
Military Opportunities
o Advance Promotion
• Army / Navy / Air Force E-3
• Marine Corps E-2
o More rank equals more Money!
Help us Help you achieve your GOALS!
Dysart High School Demon Battalion
Arts and Communication
• Audio/Visual Technologies
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TV/Broadcast Production 1-2 (9,10,11,12)
o Produce DHS “news” reports, public service announcements
(PSAs) & short video features
TV/Media Productions 1-2
Must have passed TV/Broadcasting 1-2 or Digital Communications 1-2
o Visual Effects Class - short videos, films, and shows for television
o Create video projects for campus events
o Be the “official” videographers for all DHS sports and have videos
broadcast on AIA365.com
• Yearbook! (Graphic Arts Production 1-2 through 5-6)
o Create the only “project” that lasts . . . and lasts: our YEARBOOK!
o Become a journalist who loves to GET STORIES FROM PEOPLE,
MAKE AMAZING PHOTOS, WRITE FUN STORIES, AND DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL LAYOUTS.
Arts and Communication
• Digital Communications 1-2 (No Pre-req) (open to 9,10,11,12)
o Explore digital photography and photo editing (Adobe
Photoshop); create your own photos/photo art and build your
portfolio
o Use Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign to create original art
and professional layouts
o Learn video production and editing
o Project-based, “hands on” learning
• Photo Imaging 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 (No Pre-Req)
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Learn to tell your story with photographs using “pro” equipment
Make great images on purpose . . . not by accident!
Learn digital videography
Become the personal & event photographer for real-world clients
Earn Adobe Photoshop certification!
Get Dual Enrollment college credits!
Auto Technology
• Auto and Engine 1-2
An introduction to automotive systems covering the basics in
brakes, steering /suspension, electronics, and engine
performance. Employability skills are also embedded in the
core curriculum.
• Auto and Engine 3-4 & 5-6 (2 years)
Pre-requisite: Auto 1-2 and/or Auto 3-4
This phase is focused on preparing students to pass the Arizona
End-of-Program and ASE certification tests .This course will
identify career opportunities related to the Automotive
Industry. Employability skills are embedded in the core
curriculum and include career-related organizations (SkillsUSA)
Business and Marketing
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School Store Operations 1-2 (No Pre-Req)
Overview of marketing
Control and operate the “Hot Spot” School Store
Dual Enrollment (3 College Credits)
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Computer Applications (No Pre-Req)
Personal and Business knowledge of all Microsoft Office software applications.
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Money Management for Business and Personal Use 1-2 (No Pre-Req)
Introduction to ALL Microsoft Office products
Projects will include simulations of real-life business and marketing applications of the
Microsoft Office software.
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Entrepreneurship Honors (No Pre-Req– Money Management Recommended)
Owning, operating, and marketing your own business
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Marketing Management School Store 3-4 Honors (Pre-Req: School
Store)
Preparation for career in Marketing
Manager and assisting in the day to day operations of the School Store
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Marketing Specialization 5-6/DECA (DHS’ Business Club)
This course is for students who have completed School Store Management 3–4 and
want to use their marketing skills to create written research projects used for DECA
competition.
Medical Foundations/Sports Medicine
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• 1st Year: Medical Foundations 1-2
2nd Year: Sports Medicine 1-2 (Pre-Req: Med Found)
• 3rd Year: Sports Medicine 3-4 Honors
1st Year: Medical Foundations 1-2
2nd & 3rd Year: Sports Medicine
Medical Ethics/Law
Nutrition
Diseases/Disorders
Preventative Taping
Emergency Medicine
Weight Training
Health and Wellness
Aerobic Exercise
Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
Trip to Grand Canyon University
Athletic Injuries
to see human cadavers
Weight Management
CPR/First Aid certification
Flexibility
HOSA Club
Fitness Assessments
CPR/First Aid re-certification