Course Selection

2014-2015Class of 2017

Course Selection Process• We will be sharing information about courses with you

today.  o Don't be afraid to ask questions.  o The courses you request determines what courses are

offered the following year.   CHOOSE CAREFULLY!!o There are no schedule changes (except for graduation

requirements)• What Students Need to Do...

o Review your transcript to see what courses you need (you can see it on Infinite Campus-- in the student portal)

o Choose your 6 requests and 4 alternates (if you don't choose we choose for you)

o Have your core area (English, math, science, social studies) teachers confirm your selection by signing your registration form

o Have your parents sign your registration form o Students will be entering their requests in the computer labs starting

next week– be prepared. You will return forms to your English teacher.

Credit RequirementsAZ University Requirements:(In addition to DUSD)• 4 English• 4 Math (Camb 1-2, Camb

3-4, Alg 3-4 & 1   course with Alg 3-4 as a pre-req)

• 3 Lab Science• 2 Social Studies (US

History and Economics)• 2 World Language (same

language)• 1 Fine Arts

Graduation Requirements:22 Credits to Graduate • 4 English• 4 Math• 3 Science• 3 Social Studies• 1 PE• 1 CTE or Fine Art• 6 Electives

See your course selection sheet for additional requirements.

Cambridge Core Courses• English:  Choose 1 of the following...

    Cambridge English Literature or    Cambridge English Literature Honors*

• Math: Choose 1 of the following...    Cambridge Math 3-4 or    Cambridge Math 3-4 Honors*

• Science: Choose 1 of the following...    Cambridge Chemistry or    Cambridge Chemistry Honors*

• Social Studies: Choose 1 of the following...    Cambridge US History or    Cambridge US History Honors*

Core Area Electives

Social Studies1.0 Credit (full year)Psychology

0.5 Credit (1 semester)US JusticeHuman RightsWorld Cultures

English0.5 Credit (1 semester)MythologyShort StoriesCreative Writing

If choosing .5 credit electives, you must choose two courses (.5 + .5= 1.0). You can choose a .5 English and a .5 Social Studies

SpanishSpanish 1-2: (No prior Spanish experience)Spanish 3-4: Spanish 5-6H: Dual Enrollment eligible course AP Spanish: Dual Enrollment eligible course/ AP ExamSpanish for Native Speakers - fluent Spanish speaker

• All world language courses include speaking, reading, writing and listening.

• 2.0 credits of the same language are required for university acceptance.

World Language

World LanguageAmerican Sign Language 1-2• This class will introduce the fundamentals of

American Sign Language used by the Deaf Community including the basic vocabulary, syntax, finger spelling and grammatical non-manual signals.

• This course will focus on communicative competence. It will develop gestural skills as foundation for American Sign Language.

2.0 credits of the same language are required for university acceptance.

Physical EducationLifetime SportsRequires successful completion of Boys/Girls PE or Performing Arts•   10th - 12th grade co-ed course•   Topics: Pickle ball, lacrosse, golf, archery, field

hockey, horseshoes, bocce ball and fitness.AerobicsRequires successful completion of Boys/Girls PE or Performing Arts•   10th - 12th grade co-ed course• Aerobics, P90X, Tae Bo, Pilates, Fitness Journals, etcPhysical ConditioningRequires successful completion of Boys/Girls PE or Performing Arts• 10th - 12th grade co-ed course• Class is a combination of weight training and

conditioning concepts

The ArtsFine Arts• Ceramics• Intro to Art• Drawing

Performing Arts• Dance• Marching and Concert Band• Percussion • Choir• Guitar • Piano• Theatre

Visual Arts• Intro to Art: drawing, painting, sculpture,

printmaking– elements and principles • Drawing 1-2*: applying skills used in Intro to Art

and adding new techniques *intro to art is a pre-req

• Drawing 3-4*: portfolio development *drawing 1-2 is a pre-req

Ceramics• Ceramics 1-2: covers basic hand building and

glaze techniques through a variety of sculptural and functional objects

• Ceramics 3-4*: more in-depth hand building techniques, exploration of surface quality and introduction to wheel throwing (*Ceramics 1-2 is a pre-req)

• Ceramics 5-6*: wheel throwing

Dance• Beginning Dance• Intermediate Dance• Advanced Dance• Students must complete the courses in sequence

or have permission of the instructor to skip levels• Courses covers jazz, tap, ballet, modern, hip hop

and choreography• Students have multiple opportunities for

performance

Choir• Mixed Choir: Introductory class• Concert Choir: Traveling performance group.

Students have opportunities to compete for ratings

Instrumental • Marching Band/Concert Band: students have

performance requirements and opportunities • Concert Percussion: (Drum Line) students have

performance requirements and opportunities• Guitar: students have an opportunity to play a

variety of styles of music. Performance opportunities

• Piano1-2: learn to play the piano while developing your knowledge of music theory

• Piano 3-4: an intermediate/advanced piano course

Theatre• Beginning Theatre

• Intermediate Theatre

ROTC MISSION TO MOTIVATE YOU TO BE A BETTER CITIZEN

o Learn how to lead

o Full college ROTC scholarship available

o Summer Leadership Camp available

Military Opportunitieso Advance Promotion

• Army / Navy / Air Force E-3

• Marine Corps E-2

o More rank equals more Money!

Help us Help you achieve your GOALS!

Dysart High School Demon Battalion

Arts and Communication

• Audio/Visual Technologies• TV/Broadcast Production 1-2 (9,10,11,12)

o Produce DHS “news” reports, public service announcements (PSAs) & short video features

• TV/Media Productions 1-2 Must have passed TV/Broadcasting 1-2 or Digital Communications 1-2

o Visual Effects Class - short videos, films, and shows for television

o Create video projects for campus eventso Be the “official” videographers for all DHS sports and have

videos broadcast on AIA365.com

• Yearbook! (Graphic Arts Production 1-2 through 5-6)o Create the only “project” that lasts . . . and lasts: our

YEARBOOK!o Become a journalist who loves to GET STORIES FROM

PEOPLE, MAKE AMAZING PHOTOS, WRITE FUN STORIES, AND DESIGN PROFESSIONAL LAYOUTS.

Arts and Communication

• Digital Communications 1-2 (No Pre-req) (open to

9,10,11,12) o Explore digital photography and photo editing (Adobe

Photoshop); create your own photos/photo art and build your portfolio

o Use Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign to create original art and professional layouts

o Learn video production and editingo Project-based, “hands on” learning

• Photo Imaging 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 (No pre-req)o Learn to tell your story with photographs using “pro” equipmento Make great images on purpose . . . not by accident!o Learn digital videographyo Become the personal & event photographer for real-world

clientso Earn Adobe Photoshop certification! o Get Dual Enrollment college credits!

Auto Technology• Auto and Engine 1-2

An introduction to automotive systems covering the basics in

brakes, steering /suspension, electronics, and engine

performance. Employability skills are also embedded in the core

curriculum.

• Auto and Engine 3-4 Pre-requisite: Auto 1-2

This phase is focused on preparing students to pass

the Arizona End-of-Program and ASE certification tests .This

course will identify career opportunities related to the

Automotive Industry. Employability skills are embedded in the

core curriculum and include career-related organizations

(SkillsUSA)

Business and Marketing

• School Store Operations 1-2 (No Pre-Req)Overview of marketingControl and operate the “Hot Spot” School StoreDual Enrollment (3 College Credits)

• Computer Applications (No Pre-Req) Personal and Business knowledge of all Microsoft Office software

applications.

• Money Management for Business and Personal Use 1-2 (No Pre-Req)Introduction to ALL Microsoft Office products Projects will include simulations of real-life business and marketing applications of the Microsoft Office software.

• Entrepreneurship Honors (No Pre-Req– Money Management Recommended)Owning, operating, and marketing your own business

• Marketing Management School Store 3-4 Honors (Pre-Req: School Store)Preparation for career in MarketingManager and assisting in the day to day operations of the School Store

Medical Foundations/Sports

Medicine• 1st Year:  Medical Foundations 1-2

• 2nd Year: Sports Medicine 1-2 (Pre-Req: Med Found)• 3rd Year: Sports Medicine 3-4 Honors

1st Year:  Medical Foundations 1-2

Medical Ethics/Law 

Diseases/Disorders

Emergency Medicine

Health and Wellness 

Human Anatomy

Trip to Grand Canyon University

to see human cadavers

CPR/First Aid certification

HOSA Club

2nd & 3rd Year: Sports

Medicine

Nutrition

Preventative Taping

Weight Training

Aerobic Exercise

Human Anatomy

Athletic Injuries

Weight Management

Flexibility

Fitness Assessments

CPR/First Aid re-certification