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Transcript of Course Selection 2014-2015 Class of 2017. Course Selection Process We will be sharing information...
Course Selection Process• We will be sharing information about courses with you
today. o Don't be afraid to ask questions. o The courses you request determines what courses are
offered the following year. CHOOSE CAREFULLY!!o There are no schedule changes (except for graduation
requirements)• What Students Need to Do...
o Review your transcript to see what courses you need (you can see it on Infinite Campus-- in the student portal)
o Choose your 6 requests and 4 alternates (if you don't choose we choose for you)
o Have your core area (English, math, science, social studies) teachers confirm your selection by signing your registration form
o Have your parents sign your registration form o Students will be entering their requests in the computer labs starting
next week– be prepared. You will return forms to your English teacher.
Credit RequirementsAZ University Requirements:(In addition to DUSD)• 4 English• 4 Math (Camb 1-2, Camb
3-4, Alg 3-4 & 1 course with Alg 3-4 as a pre-req)
• 3 Lab Science• 2 Social Studies (US
History and Economics)• 2 World Language (same
language)• 1 Fine Arts
Graduation Requirements:22 Credits to Graduate • 4 English• 4 Math• 3 Science• 3 Social Studies• 1 PE• 1 CTE or Fine Art• 6 Electives
See your course selection sheet for additional requirements.
Cambridge Core Courses• English: Choose 1 of the following...
Cambridge English Literature or Cambridge English Literature Honors*
• Math: Choose 1 of the following... Cambridge Math 3-4 or Cambridge Math 3-4 Honors*
• Science: Choose 1 of the following... Cambridge Chemistry or Cambridge Chemistry Honors*
• Social Studies: Choose 1 of the following... Cambridge US History or Cambridge US History Honors*
Core Area Electives
Social Studies1.0 Credit (full year)Psychology
0.5 Credit (1 semester)US JusticeHuman RightsWorld Cultures
English0.5 Credit (1 semester)MythologyShort StoriesCreative Writing
If choosing .5 credit electives, you must choose two courses (.5 + .5= 1.0). You can choose a .5 English and a .5 Social Studies
SpanishSpanish 1-2: (No prior Spanish experience)Spanish 3-4: Spanish 5-6H: Dual Enrollment eligible course AP Spanish: Dual Enrollment eligible course/ AP ExamSpanish for Native Speakers - fluent Spanish speaker
• All world language courses include speaking, reading, writing and listening.
• 2.0 credits of the same language are required for university acceptance.
World Language
World LanguageAmerican Sign Language 1-2• This class will introduce the fundamentals of
American Sign Language used by the Deaf Community including the basic vocabulary, syntax, finger spelling and grammatical non-manual signals.
• This course will focus on communicative competence. It will develop gestural skills as foundation for American Sign Language.
2.0 credits of the same language are required for university acceptance.
Physical EducationLifetime SportsRequires successful completion of Boys/Girls PE or Performing Arts• 10th - 12th grade co-ed course• Topics: Pickle ball, lacrosse, golf, archery, field
hockey, horseshoes, bocce ball and fitness.AerobicsRequires successful completion of Boys/Girls PE or Performing Arts• 10th - 12th grade co-ed course• Aerobics, P90X, Tae Bo, Pilates, Fitness Journals, etcPhysical ConditioningRequires successful completion of Boys/Girls PE or Performing Arts• 10th - 12th grade co-ed course• Class is a combination of weight training and
conditioning concepts
The ArtsFine Arts• Ceramics• Intro to Art• Drawing
Performing Arts• Dance• Marching and Concert Band• Percussion • Choir• Guitar • Piano• Theatre
Visual Arts• Intro to Art: drawing, painting, sculpture,
printmaking– elements and principles • Drawing 1-2*: applying skills used in Intro to Art
and adding new techniques *intro to art is a pre-req
• Drawing 3-4*: portfolio development *drawing 1-2 is a pre-req
Ceramics• Ceramics 1-2: covers basic hand building and
glaze techniques through a variety of sculptural and functional objects
• Ceramics 3-4*: more in-depth hand building techniques, exploration of surface quality and introduction to wheel throwing (*Ceramics 1-2 is a pre-req)
• Ceramics 5-6*: wheel throwing
Dance• Beginning Dance• Intermediate Dance• Advanced Dance• Students must complete the courses in sequence
or have permission of the instructor to skip levels• Courses covers jazz, tap, ballet, modern, hip hop
and choreography• Students have multiple opportunities for
performance
Choir• Mixed Choir: Introductory class• Concert Choir: Traveling performance group.
Students have opportunities to compete for ratings
Instrumental • Marching Band/Concert Band: students have
performance requirements and opportunities • Concert Percussion: (Drum Line) students have
performance requirements and opportunities• Guitar: students have an opportunity to play a
variety of styles of music. Performance opportunities
• Piano1-2: learn to play the piano while developing your knowledge of music theory
• Piano 3-4: an intermediate/advanced piano course
ROTC MISSION TO MOTIVATE YOU TO BE A BETTER CITIZEN
o Learn how to lead
o Full college ROTC scholarship available
o Summer Leadership Camp available
Military Opportunitieso Advance Promotion
• Army / Navy / Air Force E-3
• Marine Corps E-2
o More rank equals more Money!
Help us Help you achieve your GOALS!
Dysart High School Demon Battalion
Arts and Communication
• Audio/Visual Technologies• TV/Broadcast Production 1-2 (9,10,11,12)
o Produce DHS “news” reports, public service announcements (PSAs) & short video features
• TV/Media Productions 1-2 Must have passed TV/Broadcasting 1-2 or Digital Communications 1-2
o Visual Effects Class - short videos, films, and shows for television
o Create video projects for campus eventso Be the “official” videographers for all DHS sports and have
videos broadcast on AIA365.com
• Yearbook! (Graphic Arts Production 1-2 through 5-6)o Create the only “project” that lasts . . . and lasts: our
YEARBOOK!o Become a journalist who loves to GET STORIES FROM
PEOPLE, MAKE AMAZING PHOTOS, WRITE FUN STORIES, AND DESIGN PROFESSIONAL LAYOUTS.
Arts and Communication
• Digital Communications 1-2 (No Pre-req) (open to
9,10,11,12) o Explore digital photography and photo editing (Adobe
Photoshop); create your own photos/photo art and build your portfolio
o Use Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign to create original art and professional layouts
o Learn video production and editingo Project-based, “hands on” learning
• Photo Imaging 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 (No pre-req)o Learn to tell your story with photographs using “pro” equipmento Make great images on purpose . . . not by accident!o Learn digital videographyo Become the personal & event photographer for real-world
clientso Earn Adobe Photoshop certification! o Get Dual Enrollment college credits!
Auto Technology• Auto and Engine 1-2
An introduction to automotive systems covering the basics in
brakes, steering /suspension, electronics, and engine
performance. Employability skills are also embedded in the core
curriculum.
• Auto and Engine 3-4 Pre-requisite: Auto 1-2
This phase is focused on preparing students to pass
the Arizona End-of-Program and ASE certification tests .This
course will identify career opportunities related to the
Automotive Industry. Employability skills are embedded in the
core curriculum and include career-related organizations
(SkillsUSA)
Business and Marketing
• School Store Operations 1-2 (No Pre-Req)Overview of marketingControl and operate the “Hot Spot” School StoreDual Enrollment (3 College Credits)
• Computer Applications (No Pre-Req) Personal and Business knowledge of all Microsoft Office software
applications.
• Money Management for Business and Personal Use 1-2 (No Pre-Req)Introduction to ALL Microsoft Office products Projects will include simulations of real-life business and marketing applications of the Microsoft Office software.
• Entrepreneurship Honors (No Pre-Req– Money Management Recommended)Owning, operating, and marketing your own business
• Marketing Management School Store 3-4 Honors (Pre-Req: School Store)Preparation for career in MarketingManager and assisting in the day to day operations of the School Store
Medical Foundations/Sports
Medicine• 1st Year: Medical Foundations 1-2
• 2nd Year: Sports Medicine 1-2 (Pre-Req: Med Found)• 3rd Year: Sports Medicine 3-4 Honors
1st Year: Medical Foundations 1-2
Medical Ethics/Law
Diseases/Disorders
Emergency Medicine
Health and Wellness
Human Anatomy
Trip to Grand Canyon University
to see human cadavers
CPR/First Aid certification
HOSA Club
2nd & 3rd Year: Sports
Medicine
Nutrition
Preventative Taping
Weight Training
Aerobic Exercise
Human Anatomy
Athletic Injuries
Weight Management
Flexibility
Fitness Assessments
CPR/First Aid re-certification