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Who Is My Counselor?

Last Name A-Co: Mrs. Ary Last Name Cr-He: Mr. Peslak Last Name Hi-Ma: Mrs. Foreman Last Name Mc-R: Mrs. Gore Last Name S-Z: Ms. Johnson

What You Should Have

Academy Application & Practice Sheet Who’s Who Course Quick Selection Guide Freshman Course Selection Sheet Common Freshman Questions A Look Ahead

What Will I Need To Bring Back?

Academy Application Course Practice Sheet WHEN? Next Thursday, March 2nd

Academy of Applied Science & Engineering

Engineering & Computer Science: Robotics and Programming Metal Fabrication & Design: Welding Transportation & Automotive Technology: Automotive Repair

Academy of Business & Entrepreneurship

Business: Working, Managing and Starting Your Own Business Real Estate Career Prep: Get Paid to Have a Job and Earn Elective Credits While You Work

Academy of Fine Arts, Design & Communication

Communication & Media Management: Broadcasting or Debate Dance Performing Arts: Dance Music Performing Arts: Music Theatre Performing Arts: Acting Visual Arts, Design & Technology: Artist, Architect, Gaming

Academy of Humanities & Social Sciences

Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies: PAP, DC, OnRamps and AP Route Education & Human Service: Teacher, Social Worker, etc… Law & Government: Lawyer or Politician

Academy of Natural Sciences

Medical & Health Science: Doctor, Nurse, Physical Therapy, etc… Veterinary & Animal Science: Veterinarian, Zoologist, etc… Advance Studies in Science: A Love of Science, Considering Any Science Based Field

Flexibility of Block Scheduling

Students can generate 8 credits per year Students can choose 6/8, 7/8 or 8/8 Total # of credits required to graduate is still 26 Students can now take ACC Dual Credit courses

Interested in Dual Credit?

Fill out the ACC application online Get your ACC eID Finish the Pre-assessment Activity Take the TSI Test at an ACC campus ($29) Bring the results to the high school counseling department This is all online including the links for each step. ☺

Typical Freshman Schedule

4 Core Classes PE or Athletics Fine Art LOTE Class Principles Class From an Academy

FAQ’S

• How many classes do I need to take?
• You need to select 4 core classes (English, math, science, and history) and 4 elective
• classes. Remember that band, athletics, and Hi-Steppers count as 2 electives.
• What classes are double-blocked (scheduled each day)?
• Band and athletics, with the exception of tennis, cheer, and non-Nitro swimmers are double

blocked.

• Can I “double up” on a core class (ex. take 2 math classes)?
• You may not take 2 core classes in the same subject area without current teachers approval.
• Can I have an off period?
• Freshman may have an off period either at the beginning or end of the day. However, you

must have parent approval and your own transportation to or from school. Note that students must be off campus during their off period.

• Will I have study hall on my schedule?
• We do not offer a study hall in high school. If you are struggling in a course we encourage

you to attend morning tutorials.

FAQ’S Continued…

• What if I want to change my schedule once school starts?
• Standard core and elective courses may be changed during the first 10 days of school (schedule change

request form available in the counseling center.)

• Dropping or leveling down from a PAP or AP level course will be done between the 3rd and 4th week of school

(after T1 progress reports). Remember, your grade will follow you to your new course!

• How many volunteer hours are required for graduation?
• Volunteer hours are not required to graduate. However, students that earn 150 hours while in high school will

earn the Principal’s Volunteer Service Award and chord at graduation. In addition, volunteer hours are useful

• n college applications.
• Can I have 2 athletic periods?
• Students may only have 1 athletic period on their schedule at a time. This is due to UIL eligibility rules. If you

do participate in 2 sports, select the sport that occurs first.

• What if I just want to learn to play a sport?
• Our athletic periods are designated for students that have prior knowledge in the sport and have intentions of

trying out for the team.

• When are athletic tryouts?
• Many sports hold tryouts during the summer – contact the coach or visit DSHS athletic website for more

information and available Summer Camps.

When Should I Have This Done?

We will be back to meet with you on Thursday, March 2nd. All of your classes either need to be selected by then on your paper or you may go ahead and enter them in Skyward. BRING YOUR ACADEMY APPLICATION BACK WITH YOU! This is a part of your file at the high school. It is mandatory part of registration!

What Do I Do If I Have Questions Later?

Ask Ms. Causey, Mrs. Johnson or Mr. Greebon Email your high school counselor Write the question down and we will help you on Thursday