Welcome to Freshmen/Sophomore Parent Night
Kim Halket Head Counselor
A-D and Engineering Academy Students
Cynthia WalkerL-Q and ELL Students
Speak with your teachers directly via
e-mail or phoneParent Portal and teacher websitesTutoring programsCounselors/Assistant PrincipalsIndividual and Group Counseling
Explore Your Options at DHS
3 ACADEMIESEngineering Design Culinary Arts
Health Science and Medical Technology
10 CAREER PATHWAYSDesign/Visual/Media Arts Patient Care
Energy and Power Technology
Production and Managerial Arts
Fashion and Interior Design Performing Arts
Game Design and Integration
Public Safety
Mental and Behavioral Health
Software and Systems Development
ROP ClassesCollege SpeakersJob Shadowing/ApprenticeshipsCareer Interest Inventories/AssessmentsScholarships“Get Set” Program for girls interested in
math, science, technology, engineeringJob Board/Work Permits
Community College4-year College/UniversityTrade/Specialty SchoolMilitaryFull-time WorkApprenticeship…or any combination of the above!
Serves top 1/8 of high school graduateMINIMUM GPA of 3.0 to apply
Comprehensive Review includes: A-G courses in grades 10 – 11 number of a-g coursesnumber of AP/Honorsrigor of the senior yearextra-curricular activities, special talents SAT or ACT
Serves top 1/3 of high school graduatesLocal CSUEB and SFSU priority enrollmentCSU Eligibility Index = GPA + SAT/ACTMinimum 2.0 GPA, 3.0 automatically
qualifies for non-impacted campusesRequires SAT or ACT w/o writingAverage cost $19-24,000/year living
on-campus
75 Independents in California alone9 out of 10 receive financial assistanceMore students graduate in 4 yearsEvery admission file is personally reviewedClasses are smaller with actual professorsPersonal attention to succeed in college/lifeAverage cost of $38,000 more expensive, but
average financial aid package is $19,900/year
All students should take “a-g” requirements, especially MATH if they wish to be in a “Transfer Program”
DUSD Concurrent Enrollment Program for
10-12 graders-earn HS and College creditTransfer Programs/AA & AS/CertificatesAverage cost $1000/yearNo SAT or ACT testing required
Create a 4-year plan with your counselorTri-Valley College Fair- October 15Take the PSAT October 18Participate in clubs, sports and other
extra-curricular activitiesVisit the Career CenterApply for Academic Block D and CSF in
October and February
DHS Summer School for remediationCommunity Service/Volunteer WorkCollege VisitsUC Berkeley’s ATDP- 3.5 GPA needed4-year College Programs (ie. COSMOS)Community College Classes (electives only)-
receive high school and college credit Paid work