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Kim Severn Gr-Pa

Eric Baxter Pe-Z

Valerie Scates College & Career

10th Grade

2014-15 Course Selection

Why are we here?

• To review credits

• To learn about 10th grade classes

• To learn how to request classes

• To ask questions

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What are Credits?

One semester of one class

One year long class

F (fail)

CREDIT

NO CREDIT

How many credits get you

to graduation?

= 1 credit

= 2 credits

= No Credit

Graduation Requirements • 8 English credits

• 6 Math credits (Must include Algebra I (2) & Geometry (2) (These can be counted if taken in Middle School)

• 6 Social Science credits (including Civics (1) & US History (2)

• 6 Science credits (4 credits must be lab-based)

• 2 World Language credits (Fresh. MYP WL)

• 6 Core Elective credits (English, Science, Math, Social Science, World Language)

• Two of these will be filled by sophomore MYP WL

• 1 Health credit

• 3 P.E. credits

• 1 Fine Arts credit (MYP Requires 2)

• 11 Elective credits

Total Credits = 50 (minimum)

10th Grade Requirements • World Literature & Composition or Honors

• Biology, Honors Biology or Honors Chemistry

• Math per current teacher

• World History/Geography or Honors

• French or Spanish (year long, continued)

• Physical Education (1 Semester)

• Visual/Performing Art or

Technology (Engineering and Computer/Business Courses)

• Elective classes: • Four more semester courses or two year-long

• MYP Community & Service

• MYP Personal Project

Colorado’s Higher Education

Admission Requirements (HEAR) All public four-year colleges and universities in the state of

Colorado require the following courses for admission:

English 4 years

Mathematics 4 years

Natural/Physical Science (2 lab-based) 3 years

Social Studies 3 years

World Language 1 year

Academic (Core) Electives 2 years

For more information, please see the Colorado Commission on Higher

Education’s web site at

http://highered.colorado.gov/Academics/Admissions/coursecompletion.html

and DCC’s Course Curriculum Guide

Course Requests

• Your 5 core academic teachers will be

discussing next year’s courses with you in

their subject area.

• Math and World Language placement will be

by teacher recommendation

• Core academic courses will be pre-loaded

into Infinite Campus (IC).

• Talk with your teacher or counselor about any

questions or concerns you have

What courses require an application, teacher

approval? You may request these in IC but if you do not get

approval, you will not be enrolled

• AFROTC (Mr. Baxter, Counseling) Deadline 2/28

• Yearbook/Newspaper Deadline 3/3 – See Ms. Pacione and Ms. Bestor

Elementary School Helpers Deadline 3/3 – Mrs. Tegano, Campus Services

• Peer Partners – Mrs. Trujillo Room 318

• Technical Theatre 1 – Mrs. Keating, Theatre

• Intermediate Guitar

-- Mr. Carpenter, Band

• Jazz Ensemble

-- Mr. Carpenter, Band

• Electronic Media

-- Ms. Spalding, Business

What courses reqWhuire an

audition? What courses require an audition?

• Prism (A Cappella Choir)

• Storm Singers (Show Choir)

• Eclipse (Jazz Choir)

• Jazz Ensemble

You may request these courses as electives in IC

Elective Classes Electives are choice classes

you may select based on your areas of interest.

• You are to request:

– One semester P.E. (note pre-

requisites e.g. some courses are for

Varsity Athletes )

– One semester (at least) of

Visual/Performing Art or

Technology

– 4 more semesters of

electives

• Career choices

• Classes you enjoy

• Programs at DCC

• Extra-curricular activities

• Parents’ advice

• Classes you need to take again if you didn’t earn credit for a required class

What else should I consider

before requesting my classes ?

Sophomore Honor Courses

• Honors World Lit and Composition

• Honors World History Geography

• Honors Algebra II or Honors Pre- Calculus

• Honors Chemistry or Honors Biology

• Honors Engineering (Introduction or next level)

• Honors Principles of Biomedical Science

• IB Diploma Math 2

How do I enroll in an

Honors class?

• Current Honors students with at least a B- average, wishing to take an Honors class in the same subject area, do not need to complete an application.

• Students requesting an Honors class for the first time in that subject must download from Honors & AP website (link from Counseling) the Honors Program Expectation and Application.

Honors Applications

• Complete the application including most recent CSAP scores and current teacher recommendation.

• Turn in the signed Honors Program Expectation and Application to Ms. Huch-Tegano, in Campus Services

• Deadline for completed application: March 3rd

What is the IB Diploma Programme?

• Two years of advanced college prep courses

• 6-7 honors/college level courses per semester

• Teaches you how to apply what you have learned to other situations

• May receive college credit

• To prepare, you should: – Take 3-4 honors level classes as a sophomore,

including English

– Have completed the following levels (at least)

• Level II world language

• Algebra II

• You can apply anytime now through January of your sophomore year

If you have questions about what to take or want to know more about it, see Mrs. Flaherty.

Instructions to Remember

• Start today

• Course guide is online

• Complete an Honors Application if needed

• Year long classes are a year long commitment

Don’t Forget

• Request elective courses in

Infinite Campus starting 2/21

• Request four alternate courses

• If you don’t request your classes

by 3/1, you will have a computer

generated schedule.

• Don’t miss the deadlines!

Don’t forget the little details

• Read through all the course descriptions online so you can make an informed decision about the classes you choose.

• Notice pre-requisites and fees.

• Notice the length of the course…one semester or full year.

Important Dates

Infinite Campus registration window open:

February 21st to March 1st

Honors & AP Applications

Due on March 3rd or it will be

considered late.

Final Thoughts…

If you have

questions, talk to

your parents,

teachers and

counselor.

Remember to

look at the course

guide located on

the Student

Services page

under

counseling.

Your School Counselors

Mrs. Breeden A-Go

Mrs. Severn Gr-Pa

Mr. Baxter Pe-Z

Ms. Scates College and Career