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WELCOME FUTURE WHIPPETS!
Downingtown West
COURSE SELECTION NIGHT
Jan 23, 2020
Tonight’s Agenda6:30 - 7:00
-Presentation for Incoming Freshman Parents and Students
7:00 - 8:30Course Selection Fair in the Cafe
-Department leaders and teachers will be available to answer questions or discuss course options for students in all grade levels.
Building Administrators
-Dr. Barker – Principal-Dr. Bell – Assistant Principal-Mr. Barr - Assistant Principal-Mr. Fulginiti - Interim Assistant Principal
Mrs. Farnesi
Mrs. Mastrangelo
Mrs. Stephens
Mrs. Ernest
Mrs. Lipkin
Mr. Borkowski
Meet your counselors
Graduation Requirements1. 24 CREDITS OF COURSE WORK that meet the DASD
course distribution
1. PROFICIENT OR ADVANCED ON 3 KEYSTONE EXAMSAlgebra I, Biology, English LiteratureClass of 2022 and beyond
1. GRADUATION PROJECT
1. Take a Blended or Cyber course
KEYSTONE EXAMS▪ Graduation requirement for the class
of 2022 and beyond▪ Biology, Algebra, and English
Literature ▪ Tested at the completion of the
course▪ Multiple opportunities to pass the
exam
*Algebra 1 required no later than grade 9 **Biology course required in grade 9
Core Total 16 CreditsEnglish 4 creditsSocial Studies 4 credits
Mathematics* (Must include Algebra 1 & Geometry) 3 credits
Science** 3 creditsWorld Language 1 creditAdditional Math, Science, or Language 1 credit
Encore & Elective Credits Total 7.66 CreditsFreshman Wellness & Fitness .5 creditHealth .5 creditPE (2 electives) .66 creditElectives 6 credits
Graduation Project Total .34 credit
Credits for GRADUATION
GRADUATION PROJECT* Must be an experience beyond the classroom* Must submit proposal and mentor form prior to
beginning the project
▪ Community Service▪ Extended Study▪ Original Research▪ Creative Production▪ Scientific
Investigation▪ Practical
Application▪ Career Exploration
▪ There are 8 periods a day, 7 are academic. 6 days in a cycle means:
7 x 6 = 42
▪ Students may schedule up to 42 periods, but no less than 36.
▪ 39 periods scheduled = 3 study halls.
Course # of Periods/ Cycle
Credits
English 6 1Social Studies 6 1Mathematics 6 1Science 6 1Wellness/Fitness 3 .5
Subtotal 27 4.5
Elective (Language)
6 1
Elective 3 .5Elective 3 .5
Total 39 6.5
9th grade Course Selection
When Choosing Classes, Consider:AP
Honors
Level 01
Make the right decision
▪ Past Achievement – including standardized test scores
▪ Teacher Recommendation –Teachers are your best resource.
▪ Course prerequisites
▪ Graduation Requirements
Determined through IEP team discussion:
-Schedules can be specifically tailored to address student needs, and to design an academic plan that will lead to a successful post secondary transition.
Special EducationCourses
Choose course format
1. Select the course...
English 9
1. Select the format...
Traditional (T) Blended (B)Cyber (C)
Traditional vs. Blended vs. Cyber Traditional Blended Cyber
Classes meet: always face-to-face
face-to-face 50% of time
never face-to-face
Curriculum: same
Teachers: same building same building could be another DASD building
GPA: same credits and weight
Coursework: same amount of workload, assignments, projects, assessments, etc
Meets graduation requirement?
yes
Taking 9th Grade Honors?Teacher recommendation
Earning an A or a B in preparatory 8th grade course▪ English, Level 1▪ Algebra I, Algebra II▪ Science 8▪ History 8
Honors courses have enhanced quality points for GPA Calculation:
▪ A = 4.5 B= 3.5 C=2.5 D=1.5
Considering Advanced Placement Courses?
▪ college-level courses offered in high school
▪ demonstrates to colleges that you are prepared for the rigor of post-secondary school
▶ For this reason, we recommend students plan to attempt at least one AP course prior to graduation in their area of strength
9th grade AP offerings
▪ AP Seminar ▪ AP World
▪ potential college credit for high school classes
▪ low cost for college credits
Course SelectionDirections
Infinte Campus2020-21 School Year
1) Go to www.dasd.org
1) Click “Parent Portal” in the top right corner of the page
3) Log in to Infinite Campus using your user ID
4) If you are having difficulty logging in to Infinite Campus, click the link to the Technology FAQ page in the center of the screen, under “Announcements.”
5) From the home screen, Click “Academic Plan” on the left hand side of the page.
6) Click “Proceed” to access the Academic Plan itselfa)Students may select Post Grad Location and/or b) Post Grad Plans - Drop down lists
provided-This step is NOT MANDATORY
7) You will see teacher recommended courses in next year’s boxes (For this example, 11th Grade)8) Students can select their courses using the drop down boxes in each category.9) Click SAVE when next year’s course selection is complete
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When you click save, this box will appear. It says COURSE PLAN was saved at the top, and then lists all Requirements for Graduation that have not been met at this point (Grades 9-12). Counselors will meet with students 1 on 1 to confirm that students completed the plan for Next Year, meeting all requirements for that school year.
Important Dates
▪ February 3 – 11: Online course selection
▪ February 12th – 25th: HS Counselors meet 1:1 with students to verify schedules
Thank You!Please feel free to make your way down
to the cafe to meet with our department representatives