Mission Statement Vision Statement Provide a safe, Inspiring and creating challenging and pathways for student relevant learning success. environment that inspires and creates pathways for student success.
We believe that post-secondary How can you help support our efforts? readiness includes: ➢ helping students become independent. ➢ Teach them to wake up on time. ➢ fostering resiliency in students. ➢ Walk them through failure. ➢ an awareness of social responsibility . ➢ Encourage them to advocate for themselves. ➢ knowing how to use social media responsibly. ➢ Monitor social media and model responsible use. ➢ college and/or career readiness. ➢ Engage in all learning opportunities for parents and stay connected.
➢ We have 16 pathways that will help guide course selection. ➢ We have dozens of courses that complement our pathways.
Answer: ➢ Mandatory career exploration experiences. ➢ Opportunities for students to tailor their own experiences to fit their needs. ➢ Development of a career plan each year. ➢ Counselor and staff assistance when developing a schedule each year. ➢ Online tools for student assistance.
• Dozens of Course Options • Access to more than 30 YCAL Career Exploration Programs (Hands-on) • Career Speakers • College Trips • Career Research Field Trips • Shadowing Opportunities • Over 100 Colleges Visit Each Year • Career Internship Opportunities • Military Recruiter Visits Every Month • Volunteer Fair • Career Fairs – Gold Collar, Health, Manufacturing, World Language • Online Programming - Industry Credentials • Interview Day • College in the Classroom • Ethical Decision Making Day • Dual Enrollment • College Instant Decision Days • HACC Academy and YCST Part-time Classes
• Pre-apprenticeships • Apprenticeships • Teacher Assistant Opportunities • Transition to Work (Seniors) • Opportunities to Earn Certifications in DAHS Classes • Senior Release • Complete Access to Naviance for Career Research and College Exploration • Dozens of counselor-led workshops
• Trimester Schedule – Approximately 60 days long • Each consists of five 68 minute periods • Students must register for 4 – 5 courses per trimester • Students can take up to 2 study halls per year • Each trimester course is worth .5 credit • A student can earn as many as 2.5 credits per trimester • Students can earn up to 7.5 credits per academic year • Caution: Students earn a FINAL grade at the end of each trimester. Grades are not averaged for the year like in previous years.
• Students will have the option of College and Career Ready, Honors, and Advanced Placement courses. • DAMS teachers will recommend core courses for each student. • Students will select their elective courses…and a few alternate courses. • Students will need a total of 6.5 – 7.5 credits for a full schedule. • Students should see the course selection process as a time for exploration, growth, and a time to engage and network.
College and Career Ready These courses are taught using “on grade” regular education curriculum in a setting where students will be expected to master the standards. This class is designed for students who seek to pursue career or college aspirations upon graduation. (These courses are weighted on a 4-point scale.)
Honors Level Courses These courses are taught on or above grade level and designed for college-bound students. These courses are for students that are self-motivated and are responsible independent thinkers. These students will have excellent grammar, reading, and writing skills and possess a strong academic work ethic. (These courses are weighted on a 5-point scale.)
Advanced Placement Courses These courses are taught at the college level and are designed for students who want enrichment beyond CCR and Honors Level courses. Students should have excellent grammar, reading, and writing skills, they should be highly motivated, and possess an exceptional academic work ethic. These students should also have a high interest in the areas of study and are motivated to excel in this course. (These courses are weighted on a 5-point scale.)
January 28 th – Parent Meeting February 19 th – 22 nd – DAHS counselors will meet with 8 th grade students in classes. February 25 th – Elective Day during your Academic Period. March 1 st – Course selection sheets are due to your child’s designated team teacher. March 7 th /8 th – Your child will enter their course requests in our student database with DAMS counselors and staff. March/April – Student requests will be available on the HAC. This is NOT a schedule. August (TBD) – Schedules will be posted on the HAC for review.
• Mrs. Alison Wabnik A – Cl (Miss Bria Kadish until July 2019) • Mrs. Jill Nobile Co - Go • Miss Lauren Long Gr – La • Mr. Garrett Boop Le - Pas • Mrs. Kristen Cooper Pat – Sm • Mrs. Kerris Bouchillon Sn - Z • Mrs. Laura Dixon Alternative Education & Cyber Students • Mr. William Probert Workforce, College, and Career Counselor; Dept. Chairperson
➢ School Counseling Website: www.dallastown.net ➢ Counseling Office Twitter: @DAHSGuidance ➢ Dallastown AHS Twitter: @DtownHighSchool ➢ School Counseling “Remind” – Text “@ dahsguide ” to number “81010”
Please take time to visit with our department representatives, counselors, and administrators in our main lobby for questions and answers!
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