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Recent ActivityCourse Selection Information 2012-2013 GUIDANCE COUNSELORSCounselor distribution by student's last name
Gary Griggs A-B (Pre-IB and IB students A-Mc) Dale Merrill C-G John Andrews Me-R -(Pre-IB and IB students Me-Z) Susan Engle H-Mc Leslie Georgoulis S-Z Should I take an Honors, IB or AP class?We encourage all students to try honors, Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes in subjects for which they have a strong interest. Students who find success in honors/AP and IB classes generally have:
1. An A or a B in previous classes in the same subject area
2. Self-motivation in both classroom learning and homework completion
3. Developed independent time management skills
4. Self-advocated with both teachers and fellow students
5. Strong reading and comprehension skills for non-math classes
The student need to be willing to commit to the following criteria for placement into an honors/AP or IB class:
1. Student commitment to remaining in class for a minimum of one semester
2. Student commitment to a summer honors assignment which is due the 1st day of school. Failure to complete the summer assignment is not a reason for a course change in August
3. Student commitment to a strong, independent work ethic
4. Student commitment to completion of all homework assignments Online Education classesAll online academic credits must be taken through SUSD eLearning . Visit SUSD eLearning for course lists, descriptions and additional information. SUSD will accept transfer credits form other online providers as elective credit only.
To students and parents regarding enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year:
Students wishing to enroll in any online learning course for the 2012-2013 school year must sign up for that class during the course selection process in January/February of 2012. Schedule changes out of a traditional class and into an eLearning class will only be permitted in August 2012 for students who may have failed a class the previous semester or if there is a conflict in their schedule.
If students take a one semester elearning class during the either semester and wish to work on their course in a computer lab during the school day, the student will only be given a lab seat until the end of the current semester, if space is available. If the student is entitled to additional time to finish the class, due to a later start date, they must finish the class at home, as space in the lab is not guaranteed past the end of the semester they begin the class.
Important dates:Jan. 9 Course selection information given to DMHS 10th grade students
Jan. 10 Course selection information given to Mountainside 8th gradeJan. 11 Course selection information given to Desert Canyon 8th grade
Jan. 12 Course selection information given to Cheyenne 8th grade
Jan. 13 IB applications due Jan. 17-19 10th grade students course selection in English classes
Jan. 19 8th grade Parent Night and Expo; 6-7:30pm DMHS auditoriumJan. 20 8th grade student selection materials due back to middle school
Jan. 24 Course selection information given to DMHS 9th grade students
Jan. 27 Course selection information given to DMHS 11th grade students
Jan.30-Feb 2 9th grade students course selection in English classes
Feb. 7 Mountainside –individual meetings with counselor
Feb . 8 Desert Canyon – individual meetings with counselor
Feb. 9 Cheyenne – individual meetings with counselor
Feb.13-16 11th grade students course selection in English classes
Feb. 15 Out of district and transfer students course selection: Available after families have completed Central Enrollment process and students are placed in the computer system April 2 Last day to students to contact counselors and change course selections Directions for completing course selection for the 2012-13 school year
If you do not submit a course selection form by April 2nd, your courses will be selected for you, and no changes will be allowed after that time. Check the front page of the DMHS website for directions on verifying your course selections and honors placement after April 2nd. Please remember that most Honors/IB/AP classes have summer assignments which are due the first day of the 2012-2013 school year. Summer assignments will be available by May 24th on the DMHS website. Grade level Files
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Course Selection Links  2012-2013 High School Planning GuideThe high school planning guide provides detailed course descriptions and course prerequisites. It also provides information on graduation requirements, college admission, fees, as well as critical information on deadlines, withdrawals and class rank. Department Contacts |
Last Updated: 01/10/2012 12:00 AM
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