Welcome to Central Dauphin Course Selection Night 2016

January 28, :30 PM Central Dauphin High School 9 th, 10 th and 11 th 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 Directory Principal by Grade Level 12 th Grade: Mr. Shrader 11 th Grade: Mr. Porter 10 th Grade: Mr. Benkovic 9 th Grade: Mrs. Herb *Counselor by Grade Level 12 th Grade: Mrs. Bell Permanent 12 th Grade: Miss Niebel 11 th Grade: Ms. Baker 10 th Grade: Mrs. Ludwig ** (currently Miss. Bielawa) 9 th Grade: Mrs. Stoe

Course Selection Time-line Feb. 1-Feb. 5 Student Meetings Feb 8 – Feb 16 Computer Lab Feb/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  English4.0 Credits NOTE: May only be enrolled in a single English course in one school year. English courses must be taken sequentially.  Mathematics4.0 Credits  Science3.0 Credits  History3.0 Credits  Physical Ed.2.0 Credits  Health.5 Credits  Humanities 1.0 Credits  Electives6.0 Credits TOTAL CREDITS23.5 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 Grades Honors Course Final Average 82 Course Weight x 1.04 Weighted Grade85.28 calculated into the student’s overall G.P.A.

Weighted Grades AP Course Final Average 82 Course Weight x 1.08 Weighted Grade88.56 calculated into the student’s overall G.P.A.

Benefits of Taking AP Courses 1.Increase college admission opportunities 2.Rich classroom experience 3.Broadens your scope of learning 4.Prepares students for success in college and career 5.Opportunity to earn college credit while in high school at a fraction of the cost 6.Boosts your G.P.A. with a 1.08 multiplier 7.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

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 11 th GradeCR 1 & 2 Mrs. Bell, Miss Niebel, Mrs. Potter Current 10 th Grade ROOM Ms. Baker Current 9 th GradeAUDITORIUM Ms. Bielawa