Course Selection for Junior Year

New this year:The FULL Course Description Guide is on our web site:

www.ldsd.org/highschoolguidance course selection link

COLLEGE PREP TECH PREP/GENERAL

English 4 4 Math 3 3 Social Studies 4 4 Science 4.5 3.5 Career Exploration .25 .25 Health & PE 2 2 Electives 6 7

TOTAL 23.75** This is a change for you!

Four Year Planning Form

Freshman Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year xx

Course/Level Credits Course/Level Credits Course/Level Credits Course/Level Credits

English 1.0 English 1.0 English 1.0 English 1.0

Geography 1.0 World History 1.0 US History 1.0 Gov't/Econ 1.0

Earth & Space Science

1.0 Biology 1.0 Science 1.0 Science 1.0

Environment & Ecology

0.5 Math 1.0 Math 1.0 Math Optional 1.0

Math 1.0 Phys Ed 0.5 Phys Ed 0.5 Phys Ed Optional 0.5

Phys Ed 0.5Career Exploration

0.25 Health 0.5 Elective

Elective Elective Elective Elective

Elective Elective Elective Elective

Elective Elective Elective Elective

(Min 7.0) Total Credits: (Min 7.0) Total Credits: (Min 7.0) Total Credits: (Min 6.0) Total Credits:

6 credits for sophomore status

12 total credits for junior status

18 total credits for senior status

Sophomore Status: 6 Credits

Junior Status: 12 Credits

Senior Status: 18 Credits

1. Review Course Selection Guide2. Discuss course options and

levels with teachers and parents 3. Acquire signatures on Course

Selection Sheet February 7-134. Register on-line!!!!!!

•Register on-line through your Power School account

•See directions with your user name and password

•Window will be open from February 7th to the 13th

•At home or at school – counselors will also be available during lunch period to help with registration if you have any trouble at home or are unable to log in

•Forms will be collected on February 14th

Over-subscribe if you’re not sure (e.g. sign up for 8 credits)

Pay attention to prerequisites-classes will be dropped if you have not met the prerequisites

Select alternatives for conflicts – especially important this year!

We will meet individually to discuss all of your selections – so do your best for now and we can make changes when we meet

Students considering DCTS or other special programs (PYAP) should choose a regular schedule but ALSO apply to the program of their choice -- DCTS Applications are due as soon as possible

THE SCHEDULE

8 period day Required courses: English (Career Prep, Tech Prep, CP, AP) 1.0 Chemistry (CP, Honors) or Physical Science 1.0 US History (Career Prep, Tech Prep, CP, AP) 1.0 Math (see chart) 1.0 PE (semester – see new courses) 0.5 Health (semester) 0.5• 2-3 elective courses (choose wisely)

Total = 7.0-8.0 Must carry 7 credits minimum

General & Career Prep Weight: 1 – Preparation for the world of work

Tech Prep Weight: 2 – Preparation for Technical Schools/2 year colleges

College PrepWeight: 3 – Preparation for 4-year college

HonorsWeight: 4 – Accelerated preparation for 4- year college ** Must have a 93% average at the end of the year in CP course to take the honors level as a 10th grader… or if already in an Honors course, you must have an 80% in that subject to continue in Honors

Advanced PlacementWeight: 5 – Follows a prescribed course of study published by the College Board (pay close attention to prerequisites)

College-level course

AP Exam – May More heavily

weighted Final exam

exemption option Possibility of

college credits!

9

10

11

12

• Art • Music• Technology

Education• Family &

Consumer Sciences

• Business• Foreign Language

(CP students should take 2-3 years of same language)

• Reading• Science• Social Studies• English• Math• Health Careers

(PYAP)

Health Careers I – Hershey Medical Center Must apply and be accepted– grades,

attendance, discipline, and interview (March 11th )

Junior year – periods 10 and 11 Two year program Two elective credits Transportation Applications are due February 27th – must

include teacher recommendations Choose a full schedule as a back-up plan

Social Studies – Mr. Chortanoff (US History and American Civil War)

Tech Ed - Mr. James (Advanced Drafting/CAD)

Required to submit HACC application and fee ($35) plus $90 registration fee

Must buy book or materials Receive 3 college credits from HACC (per

course) and one LD credit if passing grade Sign up by choosing the course when you

register – more info to follow

For juniors spring semester or seniors (full year)

Speech -- Monday, Wednesday, Friday Sociology – Tuesday and Thursday Periods 3 and 4 (9:15 – 10:52) Seniors can also take English

Composition and Psychology (may be available to you next year)

Cost approximately $1770 per course + book

Sign up for more information

Anytime between now and August…Contact me to do so Schedules mailed home end of July Parent/ Student initiated elective and level

changes during summer months until August 7th

Once the school year begins…Teacher initiated academic misplacementsOver-subscription (from 8 credits to 7)Changes may be made until October 25th

See changes for semester classes!!!

Remember that your GPA is CUMULATIVE!

Begin looking at requirements for the schools/colleges you are interested in attending.

Start forming some goals (long term and short term) and begin to consider what your future will look like!

Use your resources: Naviance, LDSD.ORG and College Board

Mrs. Dreontdreon@ldsd.org

717-566-5335