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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

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Mission Statement Provide a safe, challenging and relevant learning environment that inspires and creates pathways for student success. Vision Statement Inspiring and creating pathways for student success.

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We believe that post-secondary readiness includes: How can you help support our efforts?

➢ helping students become independent. ➢ fostering resiliency in students. ➢ an awareness of social responsibility. ➢ knowing how to use social media responsibly. ➢ college and/or career readiness. ➢ Teach them to wake up on time. ➢ Walk them through failure. ➢ Encourage them to advocate for themselves. ➢ Monitor social media and model responsible use. ➢ Engage in all learning opportunities for parents and stay connected.

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➢ We have 16 pathways

that will help guide course selection.

➢ We have dozens of

courses that complement

ur pathways.

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Answer:

➢ Mandatory career exploration experiences. ➢ Opportunities for students to tailor their

wn 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.

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Dozens of Course Options
Career Speakers
Career Research Field Trips
Over 100 Colleges Visit Each Year
Military Recruiter Visits Every Month
Career Fairs – Gold Collar, Health,

Manufacturing, World Language

Interview Day
Ethical Decision Making Day
College Instant Decision Days
Access to more than 30 YCAL Career

Exploration Programs (Hands-on)

College Trips
Shadowing Opportunities
Career Internship Opportunities
Volunteer Fair
Online Programming - Industry Credentials
College in the Classroom
Dual Enrollment
HACC Academy and YCST Part-time Classes

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.)

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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.)

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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.)

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January 28th – Parent Meeting February 19th – 22nd – DAHS counselors will meet with 8th grade students in classes. February 25th – Elective Day during your Academic Period. March 1st – Course selection sheets are due to your child’s designated team teacher. March 7th/8th –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.

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Mrs. Alison Wabnik

A – Cl (Miss Bria Kadish until July 2019)

Mrs. Jill Nobile

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Miss Lauren Long

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Mr. Garrett Boop Le - Pas
Mrs. Kristen Cooper

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Mrs. Kerris Bouchillon Sn - Z
Mrs. Laura Dixon

Alternative Education & Cyber Students

Mr. William Probert Workforce, College, and Career Counselor; Dept. Chairperson

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➢ School Counseling Website:

www.dallastown.net

➢ Counseling Office Twitter:

@DAHSGuidance

➢ Dallastown AHS Twitter:

@DtownHighSchool

➢ School Counseling “Remind” –

Text “@dahsguide” to number “81010”

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