Transcript Important Considerations - Downingtown Area School District

COURSE SELECTION
NIGHT 2015
School Counselors
 Mr.
Jones (A-Col
 Ms. Krissinger (Com-Ec & TCHS M-Z)
 Mr. Criswell (Ed - Jan & TCHS A-L)
 Mrs. Ernest (Jar-Mea)
 Mrs. Lipkin (Mec-Sa)
 Mr. Borkowski (Sc-Z)
)
Important Dates
 February 9th
– 17th - On-line course
selection
-Signed Course Selection Sheet due
back to your Homeroom Teacher
 1st week of March– Tentative date for
Verification Sheets
 June 5th - Final day to make changes.
Blended Learning – Ivy
Academy
What is a blended class??
Blended classes will allow you to be:
In a face-to-face class 3x per cycle
and online the rest of the time!
Benefits of Ivy Academy
Course
1. Flexibility
2. Pacing
3. Technology
4. Stress Reduction
5. College Preparation
Where will I be when not in class?
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
24 CREDITS OF COURSE WORK that meet the DASD
course distribution
PROFICIENT OR ADVANCED ON 3 KEYSTONE
EXAMS
Algebra I, Biology, English Literature
GRADUATION PROJECT
DASD Credit Distribution
Core Courses
Total 16 credits
Encore & Elective Courses
Total 7.66 credits
Graduation Project
Total .34 credit
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS
24 Credits
DASD Credit Distribution
Core
Total 16 Credits
English
4 credits
Social Studies
4 credits
Mathematics*
(Must include Algebra 1 &
Geometry)
3 credits
Science**
3 credits
World Language
1 credit
Additional Math, Science, or Language
1 credit
Encore & Elective Credits
Total 7.66 Credits
Freshman Wellness & Fitness
.5 credit
Health
.5 credit
PE (2 electives)
.66 credit
Electives
6 credits
Graduation Project
Total .34 credit
*Algebra 1 required no later than grade 9
**Biology course required in grade 9
KEYSTONE EXAMS
Graduation
requirement for the class of
2017 and beyond.
Biology, Algebra, and English
Literature
Tested at the completion of the course.
Multiple opportunities to pass the exam
GRADUATION PROJECT
*Must be an experience beyond the classroom
* Must submit proposal and mentor form to receive approval to
start
Community Service
 Extended Study
 Original Research
 Creative Production
 Scientific
Investigation
 Practical
Application
 Career Exploration

Scheduling Information

There are 8 periods a
day, 7 are academic. 6
days in a cycle means:
7 x 6 = 42


Students may schedule
up to 42 periods, but no
less than 36.
39 periods scheduled=
3 study halls.
Course
#of Prds Credits
English
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Wellness
6
6
6
6
3
27
Elective (Lang) 6
Elective
3
Elective
3
39
1
1
1
1
.50
4.50
1
.50
.50
6.50
Course Levels
AP Courses:
College level work at the high school level
*weighted course – 5.0 scale
Honor Courses:
More homework, more reading, more writing
*weighted course – 4.5 scale
Level 01 Courses:
College prep –designed to prepare you for a college curriculum
Level 02 Courses:
Same work as level 1, but with a focus on completing work in
class. Must be recommended.
Advanced Placement Courses
 College-level
courses / credit
 The AP Exam
 College
Admissions:
 Strength
of schedule
 Willing to challenge yourself
 What
does the research say about AP courses?
 Higher
college GPA
 Timely graduation
Dual Enrollment
Delaware
County Community College
offerings at DCCC on Rt. 322
Widener University
some classes taught at DHS-WEST
others held at Exton Campus
West Chester University
offerings at WCU Exton Campus
Important Considerations
When Choosing Classes

Past Achievement – including
standardized test scores
Make
the right
decision
for you!

Teacher RecommendationTeachers are your best resource.
They will be recommending what
level of class best suits your
strengths while addressing any
weaknesses.
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Course prerequisites

Graduation Requirements
Course Selection Terminology

Requirement / Required Course

Elective Course

Prerequisite Course
DHS-West Website
www.dasd.org/domain22