Senior Year Scheduling Class 2016 4/13/2015
Graduation Requirements 8 semesters of Language Arts 6 semesters of Social Studies 6 semesters of Science 8 semesters of Mathematics 2 semesters of Phys. Education 16 semesters of Elective courses 2 semesters of Visual, Performing or Applied Arts Computer Application requirement Michigan Merit Exam
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 LANGUAGE ARTS LANG ARTS 1 LANG ARTS 2 LANG ARTS 3 LANG ARTS 4 LANG ARTS 5 LANG ARTS 6 LANG ARTS 7 LANG ARTS 8 SOCIAL STUDIES WORLD HISTORY 1 WORLD HISTORY 2 US HIST 1 US HIST 2 US ECON US GOVT SCIENCE BIOLOGY BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY or PHYSICS CHEMISTRY or PHYSICS ELECTIVE SCIENCE ELECTIVE SCIENCE MATHEMATICS ALGEBRA 1 ALGEBRA 1 GEOMETRY 1 GEOMETRY 1 ALGEBRA 2 ALGEBRA 2 SENIOR YEAR MATH SENIOR YEAR MATH PE/HEALTH P.E. 9 P.E. 9 World Lang. World Lang World Lang. World Lang. VPA Arts Computer Apps Electives
Are you on track? A total of twenty-three (23) credits is required for graduation. Transfer students may have increased credit requirements based on the number of transfer credits. If you are a transfer student contact your counselor for the number of credits needed for graduation. 17 credits are required to be classified as a Senior If you ve lost credits due to a failing grade or attendance, you may not be classified as a Senior next year. Additionally, Dearborn Public Schools requires students to successfully complete Computer Applications in middle school or high school and complete the Michigan Merit Exam or MI ACCESS before being granted a diploma.
Collegiate Academy Students Circle only one DHS elective class for each semester. Course selection sheets will be returned to Mrs. Malone during the scheduled pick up day.
Advanced Placement National college-level curriculum with summer assignments One year commitment form/parent meeting May 19th Genuine interest to study the subject in depth Success in high school academic courses Standardized test scores that meet College Readiness Benchmarks Strong independent study habits Go to AP Website for more information Dropping an AP course will have a negative affect on your ability to select AP and/or Dual Enrollment courses in the future.
Advanced Placement Courses English Lang & Composition English Lit & Composition Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Science Calculus AB US History US Government
Required Senior Classes 611080 621095 Language Arts 7 8 or AP Language & Composition or AP Literature & Composition (only after AP Lang & Comp)
Required Senior Classes If you are currently taking Algebra 2 A you must complete the course by taking 614029 624029 Algebra 2 B Current Algebra 2 (1 year) students may choose Trig/PreCalc, Statistics or senior year math classes. Current Honors Algebra 2 students may choose Precalc, Statistics, or senior year math classes. Current Pre-Calc students should elect AP Calculus.
Required Senior Classes Senior Math Choices Statistics (1 sem ) Personal Finance (1 sem) Accounting 1, 2, ( 1 sem each) Confident Consumer (1 sem) Business Math (1 sem) Physics (if not already counted toward science requirement)
Visual, Performing and Applied Arts 2 semesters required Art Wood Shop Music / Band Food Journalism 2 School Store Auto Theatre Video Yearbook MBCC
Physical Education Electives Required Prerequisite: completion of 2 semesters PE/Health 9 PE/HEALTH 10-12 (Sem 1 for students completing requirement) AEROBICS/WGTS (Sem 1 boys, Sem 2 girls) TEAM SPORTS ( Sem 1 & 2) REC SPORTS ( Sem 1 V/Ball & Tennis, Sem 2 Basketball) Each elective PE course can only be taken once
Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment Registration will run until Signed Statement of Understanding must be returned to your counselor before permission to register. Do not select Dual Enrollment on your course selection sheet. Selections will be adjusted once registration has taken place.
Work Based Learning Employers want people with experience and one way to get that is through the Work Based Learning Program Students must work a minimum number of 15 hours per week Must work in an approved site Course requirements also include weekly time cards, paycheck stubs and employer evaluations Must attend the information meeting the first week of school Select Non-CTE on course selection only if approved by the CTE coordinator. See your counselor for the form. This can also be selected in the fall if you have a job.
Alternative Electives Course Name Course Name Career Goal Parent Signature Student Signature
For course descriptions, access the Curriculum Guide online: http://dhs.dearbornschools.org/ Click on COUNSELING Click on CURRICULUM & TESTING
Berry Career Center Easy enrollment using Course Selection Sheet Bus transportation is provided All programs are 1 year long Choose courses of interest (1, 2 or 3 classes) Can select up to 3 hours at Berry 1-2-3 rd or 4-5-6 th hours Hospitality Program also runs 2-3-4 th hours
Berry Career Center Software Specialist is approved for Computer Apps Credit All career courses meet the Visual Performing & Applied Arts (or Art Class ) credit for graduation All career courses provide the opportunity to earn College Credit (HFCC Credits) after Graduation All career courses focus on preparation for College and Future Employment in specific career fields Seniors can earn a MBCC Honors Graduation Cord
Clubs & Activities HOSA SkillsUSA IVD Kids Against Hunger
Academics
Berry Career Center Academic Courses (1 hour classes) 11 th Grade U.S. Government/U.S. Economics Meets Social Studies Graduation Requirement 12th Grade Language Arts 7/8 Meets Language Arts Graduation Requirement Individual needs easily accommodated using Edgenuity (E2020) courses
Hospitality Studies
Berry Career Center Hospitality Studies (2 or 3 hour block classes) Hospitality Studies YEAR I Hospitality Studies YEAR II (Second Year Program is available with instructor approval)
Design Technology
Berry Career Center Technology Courses (all 2 hour block classes) Design Concepts YEAR I (choose both DESIGN 2D & DESIGN 3D to elect 2-hour block) Software Specialist YEAR I (Second Year Programs in both areas are available with instructor approval)
Health Sciences
Berry Career Center Health Courses all 2 hr classes except Pre-Pharmacy/Medical Terminology Pre-Pharmacy/Medical Terminology Dental Assisting I Sports Medicine/Physical Therapy Medical Assisting Medical Careers I (Allied Health YEAR I) (Second Year Programs are available with instructor approval)
Berry Career Center Elective Courses (1 hour classes) Elective Classes riggsm@dearbornschools.org Design 2D or 3D (1-hour Technology) Pre-Pharm/Medical Terminology Dual Enrollment Directed Study Co-op
Course Selection Procedure 6 courses must be selected for each semester NCAA Eligibility information check the website Course selection sheets are pre-printed with individual student name and student number. Don t lose yours! There are no guarantees which courses will actually be taught in the fall Select classes that will support your career goal Keep in mind that colleges evaluate your senior year selections choose wisely! Schedule changes will not be made in the fall. Don t even ask!!
Course Request Pick-up Monday, April 20th Baker Deller Grodzicki Wednesday, April 22nd Atkins Dobbs Murphy
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