1. Dallastown Area High School 9th Grade Course Selection

2. Our Mission and Vision Vision Statement
Inspiring and creating pathways for student success.
Mission Statement
Provide a safe, challenging and relevant learning environment that inspires and creates pathways for student success.

3. Counselor Assignments
Class of 2019
Mrs. Kathryn Hughes A - Da
Mrs. Erica Poster De - He
Mr. Garrett Boop Hi - Mi
Mrs. Kristen Cooper Mo - Sh
Mr. William Probert Si - Z
Mrs. Laura Dixon Alt. Ed. & Cyber

4. Graduation Requirements – Class of 2019
26 Total Credits
4 credits in English (English I, II, III and a credit in the senior year)
4 credits in Social Studies (World Cultures, U.S. History I, U.S. History II, and senior Economics unless a senior AP class is selected)

5. Graduation Requirements- Class of 2019
3 credits in Science 3 High School credits in Mathematics (including Algebra I and Geometry; Algebra A and B will satisfy the Alg. I graduation requirement and 2 of 3 required credits) 2 credits in Humanities/Applied Arts (World Lang., Music, Art, Engineering and Tech, FACS, Philosophy, or an additional English and/or Social Studies credit)

6. Graduation Requirements – Class of 2019
1.6 credit in Physical Education (one PE course each year)
.6 credit in Health
6.8 credits in non-required majors/elect.
1 credit for the Culminating Portfolio
3 KEYSTONE exams- Algebra I, Biology, and English Literature

7. Requirements for Promotion
At least 6.5 Cr. must be earned to promote to Grade 10.
(13 cr. to Gr cr. to Gr. 12)
Freshmen will usually carry 7.4 – 7.6 cr.
*FIVE MAJORS = credits
*Phys. Ed. = .4 credits
*Electives = 1.4 – 2.2 credits (approx.)
*2-3 Study Halls/Week for preparation

8. Athletics and College Requirements
High school course work in major subjects must be taken at a level 2 or higher to meet core academic requirements to compete in Division I and II athletics at the college level.
A list of NCAA approved core courses for Dallastown is available at Our code number is

9. Please note the following…
DAHS Scheduling
Please note the following…
A scheduling timeline will be given to each student during the first classroom presentation.
Parents are encouraged to assist their child during the scheduling process.
Our Curriculum and Course Offerings Guide is available online. Students will be given directions to access the guide.
HS counselors are always available for questions.

10. Scheduling Requirements
Each student must schedule at least 5 major subjects and a minimum of 34 total periods each year.
A minimum of 2 and maximum of 6 periods should be allowed for study halls.

11. All Freshmen MUST schedule:
ENGLISH
WORLD CULTURES
GENERAL SCIENCE
MATHEMATICS
5th MAJOR
Physical Education
Sufficient number of electives to
complete a schedule with 34-38
total periods

12. Possible 5th majors: WORLD LANGUAGE INTRO TO BUSINESS
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC MAJOR
INTRO TO ENGINEERING AND TECH
JROTC

13. Deadline to submit changes: by the last day of school
Deadline date for submitting course request changes to the Guidance Office is:
June 4, 2015 or
by the last day of school

14. Select: Dallastown Area High School Click on: “Guidance” Tab
Guidance Dept. Website
Click on: “SCHOOLS”
Select: Dallastown Area High School
Click on: “Guidance” Tab

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16. Keystone Exams
Keystone Exams will cover the following core academic subjects:
Algebra
Biology
English Literature
Classes of 2017 and beyond will be required to demonstrate proficiency on all three tests.

17. Eighth to Ninth Grade Transition LINK Program August 26th
Important Date
Eighth to Ninth Grade Transition LINK Program August 26th

18. Thank you for coming!
Please visit with our department representatives in the main lobby for questions and answers!