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For 2007-08 Ninth Graders *See also
General Questions below
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How
can I access the course selection blog?
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http://www.dasd.us/dasdblog/
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What
courses are required?
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English, Social Studies, Math,
Science, Wellness, Software (or Advanced) Applications
Other electives may include the
continuation of World Language.
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How
many periods must be scheduled?
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37 minimum, 42 maximum
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What
are the graduation requirements?
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Select the hyper link to see the
requirements: Graduation Requirements:
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What
is CAT?
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CAT
= Center for Arts and Technology- offers half day programs at the
Brandywine and Pickering Campuses in vocational and technical studies.
Students attend CAT for half day and DHS for the other half-day. For information or an application about
this half-day program, see your guidance counselor, or refer to the Center for Arts and Technology
website.
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How
do I know whether to take Software Applications or Advanced Software
Applications?
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Eighth graders who have an A in
Computer Applications and who have superior skills in computer applications
software, and who have recommendation from their eighth grade Computer
Applications teacher, may consider taking the Advanced course. Talk with your eighth grade Computer
Applications teacher to see if this course is suited for you.
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For 2007-08 10th, 11th,
12th Graders
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My
student did not take Software Applications yet. What is the requirement?
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Students in the Classes of ‘08 and
‘09 may elect either Software Applications (.5 credit) OR Life & Careers
(.5 credit) to meet the new requirements.
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What
are the graduation requirements?
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Select the hyper link to see the
requirements: Graduation Requirements:
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How
many credits does my Class of ‘08 student need for graduation?
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24 credits are to be earned in
grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.
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*GENERAL QUESTIONS
FOR ALL
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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What
are the timelines for course selection?
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January 30 – February 2 - Course selection forms given
to current 9th, 10th and 11th grade
students.
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February 1 – Teacher Recommendation Day for course
selection
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Beginning February 5 through February 14 students may
submit electronic requests at the following website: http://grades.dasd.org/selection
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February 4th – Course selection meeting at
High School East
7:00 pm for students and parents
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February 5th – Course selection meeting at High School
West
7:00 pm for students and parents
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February 14 – Completed course selection forms
returned to homeroom teachers AND final due date for on-line selection
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March 28 – Final date for students to make changes
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How
does the Course Selection Process work?
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Refer to the Course Selection sheet
for instructions.
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What
is the website for the on-line selection process?
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http://grades.dasd.org/selection
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How
do we know the user name and password to access the course selection website?
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This information is included on the
Course Selection sheet.
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What’s
NEW since last year?
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Select the hyperlink Changes 2006-07 to see a summary of
changes made to the Program of Study since last year.
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What
are the corrections to the
2007-08 printed Program of Study booklet?
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Select the above hyperlink “corrections”
to see the corrections. They are
also posted on the Course Selection website.
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Can
I make changes to my course selections after the March 23rd deadline?
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The deadline for making schedule
changes is March 28th.
After this date, you may request a course change from your guidance
counselor or the Assistant Principal Scheduler (Ms. Jakubczyk
at East and Ms. Bell at West). Any changes after March 28th may not be possible.
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Where can I find more information about
the Graduation Project?
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Select the hyper link Graduation Project.
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How
should Special Education students with an IEP register for Study Skills
classes?
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Work one on one with your present
learning support teacher to schedule the appropriate number of study skills
classes?
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Can
I make a scheduling change after the school year has begun?
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Once the school year begins, if a student is
experiencing academic difficulty in a course, the following steps must be
taken prior to consideration of a course change by administration.
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Parent-Teacher conference to address concerns.
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Teacher and student must work together.
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Student must show evidence of making effort to improve
(seeking extra help, peer tutoring, etc).
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Parent/teacher/student/counselor conference to assess
progress.
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Administrative review and decision.
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