Course Selection Guide

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1 Course Selection Guide LOWER DAUPHIN HIGH SCHOOL Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

2 Hummelstown, Pennsylvania Telephone COURSE SELECTION GUIDE Lower Dauphin Senior High School believes that the school experience of each student should be planned to achieve the best development of each individual s abilities through full use of our educational facilities. We encourage the choice and completion of a program that will offer the widest choice of post high school opportunities appropriate for each student. Standards of performance should be ambitious but attainable; goals should be high but realistic. To implement our philosophy and conform to legal requirements we provide a core of mandated courses and a broadly based selection of elective offerings designed to meet the needs and interests of our students. PRINCIPAL Mr. Todd Neuhard ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Mrs. Kim Ringso 9, 12 Dr. David Wuestner, Sr. 10, 11 COUNSELORS Ms. Farren Woods Class of 2014 Mrs. Tanya Dreon Class of 2015 Mr. Nathan Espenshade Class of 2016 Mrs. Lori Beaver Class of 2017 DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Sherri L. Smith 2

3 GENERAL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Planning a Program Of Study... 4 Course Registration Procedures... 5 Directions for Electronic Course Requests...6 Graduation Credit Requirements... 7 Competency Tests... 8 Grade Point Average... 8 Levels of Courses... 9 NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse COURSE DESCRIPTIONS SEE FULL DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL COURSES OFFERED AT Art Business/Career Education English Family Consumer Science Foreign Language Health & Physical Education Mathematics Music Reading Science Social Studies Technology Education Learning Support Miscellaneous (DCTS, PSU Dual Enrollment)

4 PLANNING A PROGRAM OF STUDY A student s program of study is most important and the selection of courses should be made only after careful planning and deliberation. Each student is encouraged to arrange a conference with his guidance counselor each year in order to evaluate himself or herself on the basis of his or her abilities, interests, academic achievement, and post-secondary school plans. With the help of counselors, teachers, and parents, students should choose a high school program consistent with the goals and objectives they have established. Each student should plan to develop his or her full potential to prepare for as many alternative career choices as possible so that should goals change because of personal preference or circumstances, flexibility of choice will exist. COURSE REGISTRATION PROCEDURES 1. Information concerning course selection for the following year is given in the spring by each grade counselor in small group settings. 2. Specific questions or special problems should be directed to the counselor on an individual basis. 3. Classroom teachers work with students to provide information about courses in their subject area, and initial course selection cards to make recommendations for the next school year. 4. Students complete course selection forms requesting the courses they wish to schedule. Parental signature of approval is required. 5. The forms completed during this preliminary registration are processed to provide lists of every student requesting a particular course. These lists enable the school to determine which course should be scheduled to best meet the students needs while providing optimum use of staff and facilities. The lists are checked to ensure, in so far as possible, that each student has requested appropriate courses and levels. 6. The student s course requests are processed by computer to provide the individual student s schedule. If all of the students requests cannot be honored (usually due to course conflicts in times or insufficient requests to offer a course) a staff member will work with the student to make the best alternative selection. THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS GOVERN ANNUAL COURSE SELECTION: (1) Students must elect the number of courses necessary to meet the yearly minimum requirement. Grade nine 7.0 credits Grade ten 7.0 credits Grade eleven 7.0 credits Grade twelve 6.0 credits (can be adjusted per administrative approval) 4

5 (2) The tentative course selection timeline for school year is as follows: January 23 rd 7:00pm at the Middle School Cafeteria Evening program for eighth grade parent orientation to the course selection process. January 28 February 1 9 th grade counselor to visit 8 th grade classes for course selection orientation February 1 7 Counselors visit classes in the high school for course selection orientation. February 6 th at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium - Evening program for eighth grade parent orientation to the high school. All classroom teachers meet with students to make recommendations in their subject areas. Students will select courses and complete any necessary course selection paperwork. February Students will log in to Power School and create their Course Requests on-line February 14 th For 9 th, 10 th and 11 graders, Course Selection Cards due and collected in homerooms. By late February course tallies will be available for staffing recommendations February through May 2013 Counselors meet with students individually to review teacher and parent recommendations. July 22, 2013 Student preliminary/tentative schedules are distributed for the school year. Deadlines for schedule changes: August 7, 2013 Last day for student initiated schedule changes. Summer changes do not include teacher or lunch reassignments. Mid-marking period dates for fall or spring.5 semester classes (see school calendar) October 25, 2013 (for full credit classes) Once the school year begins, acceptable schedule changes include teacher initiated academic misplacement changes and parent initiated/approved electives withdrawals for a study hall (students may only be dropped from course and placed in a study hall, not changed to another course). No schedule changes will be made after the first marking period in a full year course except for special circumstances or approval by the Principal. (3) All summer course changes need to be requested by Wednesday, August 7th. Once the school year begins, any schedule change will be recorded on the student s transcript (for example, if a student withdraws from a course with a passing grade, the student will receive a WP; if the student withdraws from a course with a failing grade, the student will receive a WF). * The transcript will reflect all schedule changes once the school year begins per the grade policy listed above. (4) Credit is awarded once yearly in June and is given only for completed courses. If a student drops course he/she shall receive a WP/WF indicating withdrawal. Scheduled courses may not be discontinued without student, teacher, parental, guidance and administrative approval for sufficient reason. Alternate selections to meet annual credit requirements must be determined at the time of withdrawal. Students may be dropped from a course for disciplinary reasons and in that instance, do not have to maintain the minimum credit requirement. (5) A unit of credit is defined as a course planned on the basis of at least 120 clock hours. (6) To earn status as a sophomore, a student must accumulate 6 credits. (7) To earn status as a junior, a student must accumulate 12 credits. (8) To earn status as a senior, a student must accumulate 18 credits. (9) Students who have not completed the necessary requirements for graduation may not participate in commencement exercises. 5

6 LOWER DAUPHIN HIGH SCHOOL Student Directions for Electronic Submission of Course Selection ( ) WINDOW FOR STUDENTS TO CREATE COURSE REQUESTS: February 7-13, Log on to your student account in Power School ( then click on grades in the upper right corner) 2. On the left side menu bar, click on Class Registration. 3. The next window gives you department headings or categories for each of the courses you must choose. 4. Click on the pencil on the right hand side to edit your selections for each department/category. 5. The next window lists your choices. Click in the box on the left side to make your selection and then click OK. 6. Repeat this process for each department or category. All classes offered at the high school are listed under the Master Course List so if you cannot find a class in any other list, you should be able to find it here. 7. When finished with selections, click SUBMIT in the bottom right corner. 8. As a final step to check your work, please click on VIEW COURSE REQUESTS at the top of the screen to make sure you have selected the correct courses. 6

7 GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS CLASS of 2014 and beyond Course Credits English 4.0 Mathematics 3.0 Social Studies 4.0 Science 3.0, 3.5 or 4.5 Physical Education & Health 2.0 Career Explorations.25 Electives 6.0 or 7.0 TOTAL SAMPLE SCHEDULES for The following sample schedules summarize the total mandatory and elective credit course requirements for students. There are variations to these schedules depending on student interests and achievement but if students follow the established guidelines, they will progress toward senior year with a multitude of academic opportunities. 9 th grade credits minimum (8.0 maximum) 10 th grade credits minimum (8.0 maximum) English Geography 1.0 *Math 1.0 Earth & Space Science or Honors Earth Science Environment & Ecology.5 PE.5 Computer Apps.5 Elective 1 - required 1.0 Elective 2 - required 1.0 Elective 3 - optional.5 or 1.0 English World History 1.0 *Math 1.0 Biology 1.0 PE.5 Elective 1 - required 1.0 Elective 2 - required 1.0 Elective 3 - optional.5 or th grade credits minimum (8.0 maximum) 12 th grade credits minimum (8.0 maximum) English US History 1.0 * Math 1.0 Chemistry or Physical 1.0 Science PE.5 Health.5 Elective 1 - required 1.0 Elective 2 - required 1.0 Elective 3 - optional.5 or 1.0 English US Government & Econ 1.0 * Math - optional 1.0 If Chemistry in 11th grade, then 1.0 Physics If Physical Science in 11th grade, then science is optional Elective 1 - required 1.0 Elective 2 - required 1.0 Elective 3 - optional.5 or 1.0 * For math courses, please see math course descriptions for a complete listing of sequences and options. 7

8 COMPETENCY TESTS The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in various subjects. During the school year the following Keystone Exams will be given: Algebra I, Literature and Biology. Beginning with the class of 2017, students must demonstrate proficiency on all Keystone exams as a graduation requirement. Remediation classes will be mandatory for non-proficient students. Information obtained from state/local assessments will be valuable for (1) planning future school programs, curriculum development and in-service training and (2) informing the public about student achievement. These assessments will provide individual student reports as well as school, district and state data. WEIGHTING OF COURSES Courses offered in the Lower Dauphin High School curriculum vary considerably in their degree of difficulty. This range of course difficulty results from a program that is geared to provide for a broad range of student differences in abilities, interests, vocational, and academic pursuits. For this reason, grade points vary in accordance with the levels of difficulty of the course. This weighting factor is necessary to assure that an element of fairness exists in determining the class rank of students. All courses ranked as Weight 1 shall be recorded as the actual grade average. Courses ranked as Weight 2 shall receive an additional 2.5 percentage points to the grade average. Courses ranked as Weight 3 shall receive an additional 5 percentage points, to the grade average. Courses ranked as Weight 4 shall receive an additional 10 percentage points. Courses ranked as Weight 5 shall receive an additional 12 percentage points. The weight for each course is indicated on the course tracking sequence for each department. In computing the weighted grade point average, only academic courses (Weight 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) shall be considered. Excluded from the computation are most classes from Art, Driver Education, Health and Physical Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Technology Education, Music, Reading and Independent Studies. GRADE POINT AVERAGE In computing the non-weighted grade point average, all courses are considered. To compute the non-weighted GPA, the percentages earned are converted to a 4.0 scale, added together and then divided by the total number of credits. See chart below: Letter Grade Percent Quality Points 1.0 credit Quality Points 0.5 credit Quality Points 0.25 credit A A A B B B C C C D D D F 59 & below

9 CLASS RANK Class rank is determined by arranging all students in order of their weighted grade point average. This average is based upon the total percentage points earned divided by the credits for academic courses taken. The computation will take place each marking period. Students that repeat courses, due to previous low grades or other reasons, shall have both grades computed in their class rank, but only one credit is awarded. In 9th grade, there is a great deal of movement in the first marking period. For that reason, 9th graders will not receive a class rank on their report card until the end of the second marking period. LEVELS OF COURSES LDHS uses course levels to guide students in selecting a satisfactory academic program according to their interests, needs and abilities. College Prep (CP), Honors (H) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are designed for students whose goal is to attend a four year college upon graduation. Emphasis is placed on academic rigor. Any student who elects to take the AP exam for the AP course in which s/he is enrolled shall be exempted from course s final exam if the student s cumulative grade point average for the course is an 80% or better at the end of the fourth marking period. For students to be eligible to take Honors courses in any academic area they must achieve at least a 93% average in their respective college prep courses. To remain in the Honors program a student must maintain at least an 80% average in the Honors course for that department. Students moving from a middle school program must achieve a 93% (A-) in order to gain admittance in the Honors program for each respective department. Middle school students already enrolled in an honors level course, must maintain an 80% to continue in the honors level in the high school. The Tech Prep (TP) level is designed for students considering two year colleges, trade/technical programs and possibly four year colleges. These courses combine academic and applied learning situations. The Career Prep (CRP) and General (G) levels at designed grade levels are for students whose goal is to enter the world of work immediately following graduation. The emphasis is placed on employability and life skills. DRIVERS EDUCATION Tenth grade students will have an opportunity to sign up for an on-line Drivers Education course through Shield Driving School. LDHS will pay the $50 registration fee for those students who register in advance. It is an optional course (not required for graduation) and individual students will have the opportunity to complete this course at home; it will not be scheduled during the school day. Information about the on-line course along with behind-the-wheel driver training can be found at or by calling Shield Driving School at

10 NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE INITIAL ELIGIBILITY The NCAA has approved the following courses for use in establishing the initial eligibility certification status of student-athletes from Lower Dauphin High School. Students must earn 16 core credits from the departments listed, depending on the sport division and the year a student enters college. You may see your guidance counselor or go to for detailed information and a complete breakdown of each core area. ** Due to some of the curriculum changes for , please see the full Course Selection Guide on-line for a more complete list of acceptable courses. At the time of printing this document, the final curriculum changes were not cleared through the NCAA. Course # Name Credit Course # Name Credit ENGLISH SCIENCE 0616 CP English CP Earth Science (13-14) Hon English CP Env & Ecology (13-14) CP English 10 (Literature) CP Earth Science Hon English 10 (Literature) Honors Earth Science CP English Honors Env & Ecology (13-14) AP English 11 (Language) CP Biology CP English Honors Biology AP English 12 (Composition) CP Chemistry Honors Chemistry 1.0 S O C I A L S T U D I E S 1436 CP Physics CP Geography Honors Physics Honors Geography Anatomy & Physiology CP World History AP Environmental Science AP World History AP Chemistry CP US History AP Biology AP US History CP American Government 1.0 F O R E I G N L A N G U A G E 1548 AP American Government Latin I CP Psychology Latin II AP Psychology Latin III Latin IV 1.0 MATH 0747 AP Latin V CP Algebra I French I Algebra IA (13-14) French II Algebra IB (13-14) French III CP Algebra II French IV Honors Algebra II AP French V CP Geometry German I Honors Geometry German II Finite Math German III Integrated Math German IV Precalculus/Trig AP German V Honors Analysis Spanish I CP Calculus Spanish II AP Calculus Spanish III AP Statistics Spanish IV AP Spanish V 1.0 DIVISION I 16 Core Courses 4 years of English. 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab) 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy). 10 DIVISION II 16 Core Courses (2013 and After) 3 years of English. 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab) 3 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

11 ART Multicultural Art AP Art History FOUNDATIONS OF ART Digital Photography Computer Art Sculpture Pottery I Fine Art I Wheel Throwing Pottery II Fine Art II Pottery III Fine Art III Foundations of Art is a pre-requisite to Digital Photography, Computer Art, Pottery I and Fine Art I. Sculpture has a pre-requisite of Foundations of Art OR teacher recommendation. Successful completion of Multicultural Art and teacher recommendation will allow students to take Pottery I. Multicultural Art and AP Art History do not require prerequisites. Students must pay a materials fee for art elective course Foundations of Art Multicultural Art Sculpture % average in Foundations of Art OR teacher recommendation 0319 Computer Art % average in Foundations of Art 0318 Digital Photography % average in Foundations of Art 0324 Pottery I % average in Foundations of Art or Multicultural with teacher recommendation 0334 Pottery II % average in Pottery I 0335 Pottery III % average in Pottery II 0336 Wheel Throwing % average in Pottery I 0332 Fine Art I % average in Foundations of Art 0342 Fine Art II % average in Fine Art I 0344 Fine Art III (double period) % average in Fine Art II 0338 AP Art History Independent Study Art Student and Teacher arrangement 11

12 BUSINESS & CAREER EDUCATION Computer Applications* Accounting I Business Law Co-op School-to-Work Word Certification Accounting II Marketing Business Internship PowerPoint Certification Excel Certification Sports/ Entertainment Marketing PYAP Health Careers I PYAP Health Careers II Access Certification Money for Life Independent Study Business 0451 Computer Applications * Required course for 9 th graders 0412 Computer Applications (LS) Word Certification % average in Computer Applications 0453 PowerPoint Certification % average in Computer Applications 0454 Excel Certification % average in Computer Applications 0455 Access Certification % average in Computer Applications 0457 Accounting I Accounting II Accounting I 0441 Business Law Marketing & Entrepreneurship 0443 Sports & Entertainment Marketing 0448 Money for Life Co-Op School to Work Must apply and be accepted 1943 Business Internship Must apply and be accepted 1945 PYAP Health Careers I Must apply and interview 1946 PYAP Health Careers II PYAP Health Careers I 0449 Independent Study Business 12 TBD Student and teacher arrangement 12

13 ENGLISH All core courses in English are designed to prepare students for success on state and national standardized tests as well as provide the communication skills essential for excellence in future endeavors. English elective courses are designed to enrich and expand upon certain skill sets and areas of specific interest that are tertiary to core course offerings Career Prep English Administrator/teacher approval only 0615 TP English CP English Honors English Career Prep English Administrator/teacher approval only Literature TP English Literature CP English Literature Honors English Literature Career Prep English Administrator/teacher approval only 0635 TP English CP English AP English 11 Language & Comp % in CP English 10 or 80% in Honors English Career Prep English Administrator/teacher approval only 0645 TP English CP English AP English 12 Literature & Comp % in CP English 11 or 80% in Honors English Public Speaking Communications Falcon Flash Pre-registration conference is required with teacher 0632 Yearbook Application required 0633 Media Magazine Pre-registration conference is required with teacher 0649 Independent Study English 12 TBD Student/teacher arrangement 13

14 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Family and Consumer Sciences Education here at LDHS helps prepare students for family life, work life, and careers in family and consumer sciences. We provide classroom opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills in the areas of Child Development, Consumerism, Financial Management, and Foods & Nutrition Personal Development Exploring Foods I Exploring Foods II Foods I (semester class) 0924 Exploring Foods III Foods II (semester class) 0925 Family Relations & Independent Living 0930 Child Development Teacher approval 0939 Independent Study FCS 12 TBD Student/teacher arrangement ** For the school year only, students in Foods I should take Foods III instead of Foods II 14

15 FOREIGN LANGUAGE Foreign Language learning is a sequential skill and as such, once a student has passed a particular level, he/she may not go backward in the same language. For example, having already passed level II French, the student may not take French I in subsequent years 0711 French I French II French I with a 70% or better 0723 French III French II with a 70% or better 0731 French IV French III with a 70% or better 0713 German I German II German I with a 70% or better 0726 German III German II with a 70% or better 0733 German IV German III with a 70% or better 0710 Latin I Latin II Latin I with a 70% or better 0728 Latin III Latin II with a 70% or better 0732 Latin IV Latin III with a 70% or better 0747 AP Latin V (Vergil) Latin IV with an 80% or better 0716 Spanish I Spanish II Spanish I with a 70% or better 0729 Spanish III Spanish II with a 70% or better 0730 Spanish IV Spanish III with a 70% or better 0748 AP Spanish V Spanish IV with an 80% or better 0749 Independent Study Foreign Language 12 TBD Student/Teacher arrangement * Level 5/AP foreign language courses may still be available to students through an on-line program. Interested students are encouraged to ask their counselor for more information. 15

16 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9-12 Students are offered a variety of activity courses over the four year period. Courses place emphasis on personal fitness, sportsmanship, leadership, teamwork. During the freshman year, students are required to take Foundations of Physical Education and grades 10-12, students choose from electives which are sport based or fitness based. All students will be tested and participate in the Fitnessgram testing program. Pre and post tests will be conducted Foundations of PE Strength & Fitness Foundations of PE Team Sports I/Personal Foundations of PE 9 Fitness 0822 Team Sports II/Personal Foundations of PE 9 / Team Sports I Fitness 0823 Individual Sports I / Foundations of PE 9 Personal Fitness 0824 Individual Sports II / Foundations of PE 9 / Individual Sports I Personal Fitness 0825 Personal Group Foundations of PE 9 Conditioning 0849 Personal Wellness For Life (an independent study) Foundations of PE 9 AND Strength & Fitness or Personal Group Conditioning 0814 Athletic First Aid Health Adaptive Physical Education (Fitness for Life) Teacher recommendation 16

17 MATHEMATICS Honors Geometry CP Algebra 1 Algebra 1A Honors Algebra 2 CP Geometry Algebra 1B Honors Analysis CP Algebra 2 Integrated Math CP Geometry CP Calculus AP Calculus Finite Math CP Precalc CP Algebra 2 Senior Math CP Algebra 2 Integrated Math A calculator will be used in mathematics courses. It is strongly recommended that students purchase their own. A limited number of calculators are available for student use in class. All students are required to enroll in a math course in their 9th, 10th and 11th grade years. All students enrolled in CP Algebra I in will take the Keystone Algebra exam in May Any junior or sophomore who has NOT passed the Algebra Keystone exam will take the exam during the school year Basic Algebra Teacher recommendation 1125 Basic Geometry Teacher recommendation 1130 Basic Integrated Teacher recommendation 1116 CP Algebra Teacher recommendation 1119 Algebra 1A Teacher recommendation 1120 Algebra 1B Teacher recommendation 1126 CP Algebra % in Algebra 1 & Geometry 1127 Honors Algebra % in Hon Geometry or 93% in CP Geometry 1135 CP Geometry Algebra Honors Geometry % in 8 th grade Algebra 1 or 93% in CP Algebra CP Finite Math Algebra Integrated Math Algebra 1 and Geometry 1136 Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry % in Algebra Honors Analysis % in Hon Alg 2 and Hon Geometry 1141 Senior Math Teacher recommendation 1147 CP Calculus Pre-Calculus or Analysis 1148 AP Calculus AB % in Pre-Calc or 80% in Analysis 1133 Computer Programming Algebra Computer Programming Computer Programming AP Computer Science Geometry & Computer Programming 2 (Programming 3) 1149 AP Statistics % in Algebra Independent Study Math 12 TBD Student/teacher arrangement 17

18 MUSIC The Music Department offers a variety of ensembles to continue engaging students in performance opportunities. Any student may register for these classes, but new members should consult the appropriate director before signing up. Additionally, most ensembles have pull-out lessons and after school concert commitments that should be factored into the decision making process. We also offer non-performance classes for students who are interested in music but do not have a background in music performance Band Orchestra Band & Orchestra Jazz Band / Improvisation Teacher approval 1218 Percussion Teacher approval 1210 Chorus Chorus Chamber Singers (Concert Audition Choir) 1232 Women s Select Choir Audition 1220 Music Theory I Teacher approval 1221 Music Theory II Music Theory I 1239 Independent Study Music Student/teacher arrangement 18

19 READING These courses are designed for students who struggle to read and/or understand what they read. There are two different classes. The Decoding & Comprehension classes focus on decoding and word attack skills. These classes are designed for students who need practice reading words more accurately and fluently. Comprehension classes are designed for students who struggle to understand what they read. All classes learn and use active reading strategies. All classes learn vocabulary strategies. Priority will be given to students who are reading below grade level. These courses require teacher recommendation and/or reading specialist approval Decoding & Teacher recommendation Comprehension I 1313 Decoding & Decoding & Comprehension I Comprehension II 1314 Comprehension I Teacher recommendation 1315 Comprehension II Comprehension I 1339 Independent Study Reading 12 TBD Student/teacher arrangement 19

20 SCIENCE Suggested Science Tracking Grade Honors College Prep General 9 th Grade Honors Earth and CP Earth and Space Science General Earth and Space Science Space Science CP Environment & Ecology General Environment & Ecology 10 th Grade Honors Biology CP Biology General Biology Honors Environment & Ecology Keystone Biology Prep Keystone Biology Prep 11 th Grade Honors Chemistry CP Chemistry Physical Science 12 th Grade Honors Physics CP Physics Students who wish to take science elective courses are encouraged to double up in 10 th grade with Biology and Chemistry 1407 General Earth & Space Science 1408 CP Earth & Space Science Honors Earth & Space Science 1409 General Environment & Ecology 1411 CP Environment & Ecology Honors Environment & ** Not offered in Ecology 1420 Keystone Biology Prep 10.5 Teacher recommendation/approval 1424 General Biology CP Biology Honors Biology Physical Science CP Chemistry Algebra Honors Chemistry Algebra CP Physics CP Chemistry 1438 Honors Physics % in Algebra II; 93% in CP Chemistry or 85% in H Chemistry 1447 CP Anatomy & Physiology % in CP/H Biology, CP/H Chemistry or 90 in Gen Biology or Physical Science 1446 AP Environmental Science % in CP/H Biology and prior or concurrent CP/H Chemistry 1448 AP Chemistry Algebra 2 and CP/H Chemistry 1449 AP Biology % or better in CP/H Biology and prior or concurrent Chemistry 1419 Independent Study Science 12 TBD Student/teacher arrangement 20

21 SOCIAL STUDIES The Social Studies curriculum has been developed to enhance student appreciation of the arts and sciences. We do this through a comprehensive look at geography, history and government CRP Geography TP Geography CP Geography Honors Geography CRP World History TP World History CP World History AP World History CRP US History TP US History CP US History AP US History CRP American Government 1545 TP American Government CP American Government AP American Government AP European History CP Psychology AP Psychology % or better in Biology 1551 HACC US History HACC American Civil War 1549 Independent Study Social Studies 12 TBD Student/Teacher arrangement 21

22 TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION The Technology Education department seeks to provide the "T" and "E" of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. To that end, it has transformed the typical teacher-centered classroom by implementing a curriculum that is driven by problem-solving, discovery, and exploratory learning, and requiring students to actively engage a situation in order to find its solution. The department teaches independent innovation and allows students to explore greater depths of all other high school subjects by utilizing the skills learned; these skills are going to be required in order for today s students to become tomorrow s global leaders. The study of technology will require students to design, create, utilize, evaluate, and modify technological systems to solve problems. By solving these problems, students will have the opportunity to apply a variety of academic concepts through practical hands-on applications Computer Graphic Design Robotics Engineering Engineering Design Digital Multimedia Design D Computer Animation Drafting & Architecture Advanced Drafting & CAD Drafting & Architecture 1025 Advanced Architecture Drafting & Architecture 1040 Woodworking I Woodworking II Woodworking I 1042 Woodworking III Woodworking II with a 70% average 1039 Independent Study Tech Ed Student/Teacher arrangement 22

23 LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAM All course selections are determined by teacher recommendations and the student s IEP team English English English English English English Science Science Science Science Transition Math I Transition Math II Transition Math III Basic Algebra Basic Geometry Basic Integrated Math Instructional Support 9/ Daily (9 th and 10 th graders ) 3910 Instructional Support 11/ Daily (11 th and 12 th graders) 3911 Instructional Support 9/ Three days per cycle (9 th and 10 th graders) 3915 Instructional Support Three days per cycle (11 th and 12 th graders) 3912 Instructional Support DI 9-12 Three days per cycle direct instruction 3913 TAS Instructional Support Specialized Instructional Support Reading Fast Track Corrective Reading Co-Op On-the-Job Training TBD 2200 Social Communications Affective Education Skills For Everyday Living Computer Applications (LS)

24 DAUPHIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Dauphin County Technical School is a full-time, comprehensive public career and technical high school. DCTS offers 24 industry-certified career and technical programs, accredited academic, advanced placement, college-in-the-high-school, college prep, honors classes and specialized programs to students in the Central Dauphin, Derry Township, Halifax Area, Lower Dauphin, Middletown Area, and Susquehanna Township School Districts. Upon completion of their high school graduation requirements, students attending will receive a high school diploma from Dauphin County Technical School. PROGRAMS OFFERED Advertising, Art and Design Culinary Arts Program Law Enforcement Training Automotive Body and Fender Repair Diesel Technology Marketing and Entrepreneurship Automotive Technology Drafting and Design Technology Masonry Building Construction Technology Electrical Construction and Maintenance Medical Occupation Technology Business Technology Applications Electronics Technology Ornamental Horticulture Carpentry Graphic Arts Outdoor Power Equipment Child Care Provider/Assistant Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Precision Metalworking Cosmetology Information Systems Technology Veterinary Assistant Program Grade 12 Enrollment Option Dauphin County Technical School offers an enrollment option for twelfth grade students. Seniors from Dauphin County school districts may apply for a DCTS technical program on a half-day or full-day basis. This option may be of interest to seniors who have completed the majority of their academic requirements and want to gain an advantage by learning technical skills related to their chosen postsecondary fields of study prior to graduation from high school. Students who enroll in the twelfth grade enrollment option will receive a high school diploma from their home school. Students can apply for any program except Cosmetology for the senior year enrollment option and admissions is based on criteria such as grades, attendance, discipline, recommendations and program space. Entrance Procedures All applications to Dauphin County Technical School must be submitted through the guidance office. The priority deadline is in January of each year. More information about Dauphin County Technical School can be found on their website at or by calling (717) Students may apply for admission to the technical school and will be accepted on the basis of their school record and a recommendation from the Lower Dauphin High School. 24

25 DUAL ENROLLMENT PENN STATE -- HARRISBURG CAMPUS Lower Dauphin School District is currently creating a dual enrollment agreement with Penn State Harrisburg. At the time of publication the details for this arrangement had not been finalized. Please see the complete Course Selection Guide on-line ( for information about eligibility, enrollment options and dual enrollment courses. 25