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Welcome to 2018 Sophomore Night Gloria DaSilva Dianna Heise Warren Parker

DHS Diploma Requirements

English 40 credits 4 years Math 30 credits 3 years Social Science 30 credits 3 years Science 30 credits 3 years (Bio - Physics, Chem or Earth Science) PE 20 credits 2 years Health 5 credits 1 semester World Language 20 credits 2 years Fine or Applied Arts 10 credits 1 year Total 230 credits

Exploring Your Options at DHS

3 ACADEMIES

Engineering and Design (currently at maximum capacity) Culinary Arts (apply online) Health Science and Biomedical Technology (mtg Feb 6th @ 6:30 pm)

14 CAREER PATHWAYS

Biotechnology Culinary Arts Computer networking Digital Arts Digital Design Engineering Technology Fashion and Interior Design Fine Arts Mental and Behavioral Health Patient Care Performing Arts Public Safety Software and Systems Development Video and Film Production

Grades and Credits ❏ DHS is on a two semester schedule ❏ Grades earned at the end of each semester (December and June) are permanent ❏ Progress and Quarter grades are progress grades only and not permanent

Grades and Credits (cont’d) ❏ For each class passed at semester with a D or better, students receive 5 credits ❏ Students should earn 30 credits each semester/60 credits per year to be on track for graduation

Grades and Credits (cont’d)

Retaking Courses ❏ “D” grades do not count for 4 year college admission ❏ Courses designated by a (P) next to the title on the transcript must be made up in summer school (if available) or in another venue, by counselor approval, to count for college

Grades and Credits (cont’d)

❏ “F” grades in most classes should be made up in summer school or in another venue, approved by the counselor, to count for college

Resources at DHS:

• Speak with your teachers directly via

e-mail or phone or information is on teacher websites

• Parent Portal and teacher websites
• Tutoring in the HUB
• Counselors/Assistant Principals
• Individual Counseling by outside providers

California Community Colleges:

• All students should take “A-G” requirements,

especially math if they wish to be in a transfer program

• DUSD Concurrent Enrollment Program for

10-12 graders-earn HS and College credit

• Transfer Programs/AA & AS/Certificates
• Average tuition cost $1400/year
• No SAT or ACT testing required

California Private Colleges:

• 75 Independents in California alone
• 9 out of 10 students receive financial assistance
• More students graduate in 4 years
• Every admission file is personally reviewed
• Can show “Demonstrated Interest”
• Classes are smaller
• Average tuition cost varies per campus

Out of State options

• Have a conversation and consider it
• Investigate the cost
• WUE program
• Some finish in 4 guarantees
• CA scholarships available on many

campuses

• Out of state scholarships available on

many campuses

CSU/UC Minimum Requirements “A-G’s”

California State University

• Minimum 2.0 GPA, 3.0 automatically
• Local CSUEB and SFSU priority enrollment
• CSU Eligibility Index = GPA + SAT/ACT
• qualifies for non-impacted campuses
• Requires SAT or ACT w/o writing
• Average cost $24,000/year

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 to apply

Comprehensive Review includes:

• A-G courses in grades 10 – 11
• Number of A-G courses and AP/Honors-only

Weights 8 semesters of these classes in GPA

• Rigor of the senior year
• Extra-curricular activities, special talents, awards
• SAT or ACT with Writing
• Average cost $33,000/year

University of California

What are colleges looking for?

• Strong academic record and test scores
• Leadership/Character Development
• Master of Few vs Jack of All Trades-find

your passion in life

• Demonstrate the capacity for success and

achievement- think big!

• Students who can make a contribution to

their school and the world after graduation

DHS Career Center Highlights

• ROP Classes
• College Speakers
• Job Shadowing/Apprenticeships
• Career Interest Inventories/Assessments
• Scholarships
• “Get Set” Program for girls interested in

math, science, technology, engineering

• Job Board/Work Permits
• Military representatives

Dealing With Stress in High School

Tools to Help Deal With Stress

• Understand what stress is---good and bad
• Learn and practice breathing skills
• Plan daily down time---relaxation is not a luxury
• Importance of turning off digital distraction
• Enough sleep is essential
• Exercise/Art/Music/Sports/Reading for pleasure
• Talk to your parents, teachers, counselors, other trusted

adults----”Stress Group” will be forming at DHS

• Don’t overload schedule with academics or

extracurriculars

• Know that everything changes---”This too shall pass”

To Do This Year

• Tri-Valley College Fair at Amador Valley High School on

10/22 from 6:30 - 8:30

• Visit the Career Center
• Meet with your counselor to review/update 4-year plan
• Make good/healthy decisions about Junior year schedule
• Visit colleges
• Keep up your grades!

Planning ahead

• Relax and recharge!
• DHS summer school for remediation of D/F grades

(apply in Spring)

• DPIE summer school for acceleration (application

deadline TBD)

• Community service/volunteer work
• College Visits

Planning Ahead, continued

• UC Berkeley’s ATDP- 3.5 GPA needed (apply in

February)

• 4- week college programs (i.e., COSMOS for STEM

interests--apply in January)

• Community college classes (electives only) - receive

high school and college credit. All classes must be pre-approved by your counselor

• Paid work

GENERAL QUESTIONS?

If you have specific questions about your student, email your student’s counselor. If you need to meet in person, please call

• ur counseling secretary at ext. 7050 to

schedule an appointment. Thank you for coming tonight!!!