Mrs. Coast, Counselor for A - D Mrs. Breeden, Counselor for E - K Mrs. Severn, Counselor for L - R Mr. Baxter, Counselor for S Z Mrs. Scott, SAFE Counselor Mrs. Derickson, College & Career Mrs. Flaherty, IB Coordinator Ms. Huch, AP/Honors Coordinator
What we will cover Review graduation requirements Check your progress towards graduation Learn about classes and course requirements Review the Course Planning Worksheet Write current courses Ask Questions
Graduation Requirements Credit Summary English 8.00 Mathematics 6.00 Algebra 1 (2.00) Geometry (2.00) Science 6.00 Social Science 6.00 Civics (1.00) US History (2.00) Core Elective 6.00 Physical Education 3.00 Health 1.00 Fine Arts 1.00 World Language 2.00 Unrestricted Electives 11.00 TOTAL (minimum) 50.00 HEAR Requires 4 years of Math
Honors Current Honors students must maintain a least a C or higher each semester and have your teacher sign your course registration worksheet to continue in Honors level classes Honors courses in the same subject area do not need to complete an application Students NEW to Honors courses: Download and print the Honors Program Expectation and Application AND have your teacher sign on your course registration worksheet to recommend you All Honors forms are located on the HS website
Honors ONLY those students with complete applications will be considered and enrolled for Honors courses Deadline: March 1 st to Ms. Huch in Campus Services Questions? Visit the Honors or AP webpage or see Ms. Huch in Campus Services Link to Honors & AP webpage through Counseling www.tinyurl.com/dcchonors www.tinyurl.com/dcc-advancedplacement
Advanced Placement All AP Courses ALL STUDENTS enrolling in all AP COURSES must download and print the Advanced Placement Expectation Agreement form from the DCC AP webpage Complete the form and submit to Ms. Huch in Campus Services by March 1 st Obtain current teacher s initials on your Course Registration worksheet for each AP course requested Link to DCC AP webpage through Counseling or www.tinyurl.com/dcc-advancedplacement
DP Courses for IB Certificate Complete application & teacher approval ASAP - See Mrs. Flaherty for application Seniors can only take an SL course English HL & SL IB French IV or VSL IB Spanish IV or V IB Psychology HL & SL IB 20 th Century World History SL History of the Americas HL Information Technology in a Global Society SL IB Business & Management SL Biology HL & SL Chemistry HL & SL Physics HL & SL IB Math Studies SL IB Pre Calculus SL IB Calculus SL IB Theatre HL & SL IB Visual Arts HL & SL
Courses requiring Applications Requests may be removed if your application was not submitted and/or approved. AFROTC* Applications due by February 26th for priority (Mr. Baxter) Only students new to the program Current ROTC students will be placed in the next level Elementary School Helpers* (Ms. Huch, Campus Services) Peer Partners* (Mrs. Trujillo, Room 314) Student/Teacher Assistant Form* Theatre Tech 1* (Ms. Keating, Room 450) Yearbook* (Mrs. Pacione, English, Room 326) Application available on DCC website: Student Services/Registration Applications due to specific instructor by March 1st
Auditions Base your request on your audition results. Choir Auditions: Storm Singers/Show Choir Eclipse/Jazz Choir Solstice/Women s Advanced Ensemble Prism/A Cappella Ensembles Canyon Choir/Concert Choir Band Auditions: Jazz Ensemble (or teacher approval)
New Courses Accounting 1 & 2 American Sign Language 3 Anatomy & Physiology AP Calculus BC with Extended Studies AP Chemistry AP Physics C Honors Medical Intervention IB Business & Management SL IB Information Technology in Global Society (SL) Karate Leadership Psychology Marine Biology Medical Interventions (Bio & Hon app) Strength & Conditioning (for athletes) Visual Communication
Potential Academy Online Classes Computer Graphic Design 1 AP Computer Science Programming 1 & 2 College & Career Prep ACT/SAT English review Brit Lit & Comp Business Communications College Prep Comp Science fiction 1 Genre Studies in Film & Fiction Monster & Mayhem in Film Mythology Accounting 1 ACT/SAT Math Prep AP Stats Calculus 3 Fitness Hiking & Walking Health Outdoor Fitness Scuba Diving Chemistry Environmental Science General Physics 1 & 2 Marine Biology Oceanography Civics Colorado History International Relations Personal Finance US History Chinese 1 Latin 1 If you are interested see the Extended Studies Catalog and Get On The List. Extended Studies Catalog
What do I need to graduate? Review Credit Evaluation Sheet & Transcript (IC) Look for missing credits in your Check Sheet Math, US History, Civics, Core, PE, Fine Arts, Health See your counselor regarding Transcript corrections Continue 5 Core subjects to prepare and be most competitive for College Look for electives that match a potential career interest or field of study for college
Transcripts How are colleges going to look at your transcript? GPA Trend Strength of Courses taken 5 Core all 4 years to be most competitive ACT & SAT Test Scores Scores may need to come directly from ACT or College Board Colleges will make admission decisions based on grades earned through the end of your Junior year. Senior course selection is part of your application to colleges
Course registration Worksheet Review transcript and credit evaluation sheet to determine what credits are needed to complete D20 graduation requirements. Core English, Science, Math, Social Studies and World Language Algebra 1 (Yr) & Geometry (Yr) Civics (Sem) & U. S. History (Yr) World Language (Yr) Health (1 credit) & PE (3 credits) Enter current classes Enter requested classes Mark if application or audition is required Total number of credits to 7 or 8 (Seniors: min of 6) Write in Alternates Obtain teacher initials where required
Courses Requiring Teacher initials Requests may be removed if you do not have teacher initials on your course worksheet! All Honors classes All Advanced Placement (AP) classes All Math classes All World Language classes Electronic Media 1 (Mrs. Spalding, Room 435) Intermediate Guitar (Mr. Carpenter, Band Room) Peer PE (Mrs. Garrelts, Gym) Men s and Women s Strength & Conditioning Tech Theatre 2 (Ms. Keating, Rm. 450) Yearbook (returning students) Pacione Rm. 326
Your TAsks 1. Complete 2016-2017 Course Registration worksheet 2. Download applications or contact teachers regarding auditions 3. Obtain current teacher initials as needed 4. Turn in Course Registration worksheet to your English teacher by March 1st
Things to remember You are building your resume for college with the classes you enroll in The Course Curriculum Guide and applications are located online at DCC High/Student Services webpage Pay attention to prerequisites and fees! If you are planning to take any Academy Online High School courses next year, complete Add to the List on the Academy Online High School website Seniors may have up to TWO Attendance Waivers per semester If you neglect to do your part, you probably will not get the classes you want! All Course Registration Worksheets due March 1st