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Page 1: Preparing for High School Denton High School Guyer High School Ryan High School

Preparing for High SchoolPreparing for High School

Denton High School Guyer High School Ryan High SchoolDenton High School Guyer High School Ryan High School

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Terminology 

        Block – a scheduled class

       Modified Block Schedule –

Credits –earned by semester – each class in each semester receives a credit of ½ for passing grades and acceptable attendance. You must receive credit in both semesters of same course. Attendance: 5 or more unverified absences can equal loss of credit even with passing grades.

       Core Subjects – English, Math, Science, Social Studies (4 x 4)

       Elective Course – courses that are not specified as a required course

       Alternate Courses - must be selected and completed in case requested classes are full or will not work with your schedule

       Pre-requisite – a course required before taking another course

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English CreditEnglish 1

*Pre-AP English 1 

  

Social Studies CreditWorld Geography

*Pre-AP World Geography  

Math CreditAlgebra 1

* Pre-AP Algebra IAlgebra with Lab

(not offered at DHS)

*Geometry*Pre-AP Geometry

  Science Credit

Biology*Pre-AP Biology

9th Grade Required Courses

**Reading will be required for students who do not pass TAKS or have an acceptable score on the SRI

*Teacher recommendation required (only RHS and DHS)

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4 x 4 CORE REQUIREMENTS:

4 years of English

4 years of Math

4 years of Science

4 years of Social Studies

Courses Required for Graduation

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World Language: 2 credits (3 if on the DAP)SpanishFrenchGermanLatin*American Sign Language (If you choose ASL you must have a second option in case the class is not offered for freshman) *(ASL fulfills the graduation requirement but is not accepted at

all colleges as a foreign language)

Speech Credit: ½ Communication Applications ½

Additional Courses Required for Graduation

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Physical Education Credit: 1P.E. or PE SoccerAthletics (actual sport)Athletic Training ½ROTC Marching band (fall only)Cheerleading (fall only)

Fine Arts Credit: 1Art DanceBand OrchestraChoir Theater Arts

Technology (not required but highly recommended)Touch System Data Entry .5Business Information Management I 1

Additional Courses Required for Graduation

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ESL Sheltered ClassesPlacement in these classes is reflected on the student’s LPAC.

ESL Ninth-Grade Classes include:

• ESOL I• ESL Humanities- Taken in conjunction with English I class for ESL

students at level 3 or above. • ESL Algebra I• ESL World Geography• ESL Biology 

El catálogo de cursos de estudio será disponible en español.

The Course Catalog will be available in Spanish for students who need it.

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Purpose of CTE Classes(Career and Technology Education)

• Build skills toward college/career choices• Provide opportunity for students to apply the core

curriculum skills in a different, more practical way• TechPrep classes provide a seamless transition to the

college setting and can earn college credits at no charge

• TechPrep classes can count for Advanced Measures toward the DAP

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9th Grade CTE Elective Courses

Agriculture Sciences (Veterinary, Game Warden, Park Ranger, Horse Breeder)

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Law, Public Safety & Security Lawyer, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Human Services Counseling, Culinary Arts, Teaching

Principles of Education and Training .5Principles of Human Services .5

Medical Health Science All Medical Careers

Principles of Health Science .5Medical Terminology .5

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9th Grade CTE Elective Courses

Business

Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance

Architectural & Construction Architect, Engineering, Environmental Green, Building Trades

Principles of Architecture and Construction .5Principles of Manufacturing .5

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automotive Technician, Computer Network

Concepts of Engineering & Technology

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11th - 12th Graders + 10th grade Engineering Students

(SO PLAN AHEAD!)

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Check the “Hot Pink Folder”

• Recommended/DAP Graduation Plans• Space to do a 4 Year Plan• All DISD CTE/ATC Courses • Recommended Prerequisites—

Call Career Counselors:– Jeanie Bragg @ Guyer High School– Patsy Chilcote @ Ryan High School– Kimberly Keith @ Denton High School

• Career-building opportunities toward becoming architects/engineers, doctors/nurses/teachers, etc.

(Given to every 8th grader)

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AF JROTCWhat you’ll study:- Aviation history (1 year)…Kitty Hawk to Operation Iraqi Freedom- Science of Flight (1 year)…How airplanes fly and aviation weather- Exploration of Space (1 year)…Manned Space Flight & rocketry

What you’ll do:- Orienteering, Rifle Drill Team, Saber Drill Team, Honor Guard- Learn to Lead! Be ready to lead after high school- Build and Fly Model Rockets & Remote Control Planes- Community Service! Get involved to improve Denton

• Hundreds of College ROTC Scholarships Reserved for JROTC• Field Trips to exciting military facilities: - Overnight plans to Colorado, San Antonio, and Florida! - Day visits planned to Sheppard AFB & Lockheed F-16 Factory

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Three Graduation Plans

Recommended Plan

Distinguished Achievement Plan

IB Plan (DHS only)

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RECOMMENDED PLAN

• 4 years English• 4 years Math • 4 years Science• 4 years Social Studies• 1 years Physical Education or P.E. Waiver• ½ year Communication Applications (Speech)• 2 years same World Language (2 years taken at high school campus

count toward GPA, so if you take only 1 year in high school, only those 2 semesters of the possible 4 will be averaged into your GPA)

• 1 year Fine Arts (2 semesters of same course)• 5 ½ credits of electives

Total 26 Credits(Page 1 in catalog)

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Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP)

• Same as Recommended Plan but add 3rd year of World Language and four (4) additional advanced measures on the next slide

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Advanced Measures Include:

• AP Courses(and satisfactory grade on AP exam)

• Tech Prep Classes

• National Merit Scholarship Finalist

• Researched based project

• Dual Credit University Courses (with a “B” or higher grade)

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International Baccalaureate Program at DHS

• 2-Year college-prep course of study in the junior and senior year

• Students study 6 advanced level courses (4 core, one foreign language and one elective)

• Texas Senate Bill 111 requires Texas public universities to award 24 college credit hours with successful completion of the diploma

• Apply to the program in the spring of your freshman year

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International Baccalaureate Program at DHS

• You are good IB DP candidate if you register for:– 2 Pre-AP core courses – Spanish, French, Latin or German (Level 1 or 2)– Speech, PE, and Fine Art (state requirements)

• For more information, contact the IB Coordinator– Beth Hughes– 940-369-2238– www.dentonisd.org/dhsIB – [email protected]

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Course Catalog-Grades 9-12 High School Planning Guide

• General InformationGraduation Programs, GPA, Early Graduation,THEA, TAKS,

ACT/SAT/PSAT, Guidance Services, Class Loads

• Optional ProgramsCredit by Exam, EXPO, Advanced Coursework, Dual Credit,

Concurrent Enrollment, Correspondence Courses, DAP, National Merit

• Class Change Policies• Description of High School Courses

Arranged by course number, Core Academic Disciplines, World

Language, Fine Arts, Health/PE/Athletics, Career and Technology,

Air Force Junior ROTC, Hot Links for College and Career Planning

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Grade Point Average (GPA) and Rank GPA and Rank are calculated on a 4-point scale with a 1-point bonus for Pre-AP (Honors) Classes, AP (Honors) Classes, and Dual Enrollment College Courses.

Only 18 (36 semesters) academic foundation courses are used in the final calculation. (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and best 4 semesters of World Language Courses)

Only courses taken at the high school campus or by dual credit count toward GPA.

A list of these courses and GPA calculations can be found in the Course Catalog.

Students MAY NOT graduate in the top 10% or receive honors in graduating class unless they are candidates for the Distinguished Achievement Plan including the four advanced measures (DAP) requirements.

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PLEASE NOTE ALL UIL Athletics are competitive… NOT instructional

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English 110110

DHS (or RHS or GHS)0123391 Student Ima

Or PAP English

I10110

Or PAP

123456 Smith Matt

Brian/Mary [email protected]

123-4567

765-4321

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English 110110

DHS (or RHS or GHS)0123391 Student Ima

Or PAP English

I10110

Or PAP

123456 Smith Matt

Brian/Mary [email protected]

123-4567

765-4321

Or PAP

Or LAB

Algebra I15115

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English 110110

DHS (or RHS or GHS)0123391 Student Ima

Or PAP English

I10110

Or PAP

123456 Smith Matt

Brian/Mary [email protected]

123-4567

765-4321

Or PAP

Or LAB

Algebra I15115

Or PAP

Biology20310

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English 110110

DHS (or RHS or GHS)0123391 Student Ima

Or PAP English

I10110

Or PAP

123456 Smith Matt

Brian/Mary [email protected]

123-4567

765-4321

Or PAP

Or LAB

Algebra I15115

Or PAP

Biology20310

Or PAP

W. Geog22110

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English 110110

DHS (or RHS or GHS)0123391 Student Ima

Or PAP English

I10110

Or PAP

123456 Smith Matt

Brian/Mary [email protected]

123-4567

765-4321

Or PAP

Or LAB

Algebra I15115

Or PAP

Biology20310

Or PAP

W. Geog22110

ASL I Theater I

VolleyballBIM27110 35110 C2010 73110

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English 110110

DHS (or RHS or GHS)0123391 Student Ima

Or PAP English

I10110

Or PAP

123456 Smith Matt

Brian/Mary [email protected]

123-4567

765-4321

Or PAP

Or LAB

Algebra I15115

Or PAP

Biology20310

Or PAP

W. Geog22110

ASL I Theater I

VolleyballBIM27110 35110 C2010 73110

Spanish I28110Art30110 Matt Smith Mary Smith

Vet, Doctor

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