Denver School of the Arts Name ______Choice of Studies Major ______Freshmen 2016-2017 ID Number ______

These are course choices available as of January 1, 2016. These classes will only be placed on the master schedule if enough students enroll. Classes listed on this sheet are not a certainty. In addition, the final course offerings for the 2016-2017 school year are projected based on our current staffing and budget. Changes based on the actual 2016-2017 school budget could impact final course offerings. A reminder – you are selecting a course – not a teacher. Select the class that you want – not the teacher. If we have multiple teachers teaching the same class, students will not have a choice as to which teacher they prefer. We will not make schedule changes because you did not get the teacher you wanted. In addition, you are selecting a class – not a class period. You will not be able to adjust your schedule due to the period.

Honors vs non-honors classes: Many classes offer both an honors option as well as a regular option. For purposes of scheduling, we are placing our entire student body in one section – the honors section – if an honors section is available. Students will have four weeks into each semester to make a choice of whether to take the class as a regular class (based on a 4.0 scale) or as an honors class (based on a 5.2 scale). This will not affect their schedule, as all modifications to content and work load will be made within the class.

Math questions often arise because students do not often follow the same track. The vast majority of our students will follow this math track: Algebra 1 freshmen year, Geometry sophomore year, Algebra Advanced II junior year and Pre-Calculus or higher level equivalent math class senior year. If questions arise regarding math selection, please discuss this with your current math teacher.

All DSA students must log in online, through student portal, between Friday, January 22, 2016 and Friday, February 12, 2016 at 12 noon. Directions for how to enter class choices were demonstrated to the students at the January 22, 2016 grade level meetings. Students and parents will input class choices. Choices may be amended as many times as desired from Jan 22 – Feb 12 at noon.

ALL STUDENT USER NAMES AND PASSWORDS were amended on Thursday, January 21st to ensure that every student could get into the portal. Parent accounts were not touched. User name – six digit DPS ID number Password –8 digit birthday John Smith born on August 6, 1999 would be 08061999

All students must submit their classes online. No hard copies will be accepted. If a student does not have access to a computer at home, he/she may use a computer in the counseling center to enter the classes.

Want to be a student assistant for a teacher? Since the master schedule isn’t built yet, you don’t know when you will have an open period. In May 2016 (when you can make changes) you can add the assistantship. Assistantships in the main office, counseling office and library are full year assistantships. They may not be dropped first or second semester for any reason.

You do NOT need to sign up for your major classes. We will load them for you. On Monday, May 2nd, all students will receive a hard copy of their 2016-2017 schedule. Changes may be made from May 2, 2016 - May 27, 2016 at noon. No level changes/teacher changes/period changes/additions will be honored during the 16/17 school year. All changes must be complete by Friday, May 27th at noon. Students may only DROP classes in the fall. No classes may be ADDED. All freshmen must have at least 7 classes.

MATH (choose one) 04225 Algebra 1 S1______04230 Algebra 1 S2______02625 AP Human Geography S1______no honors option offered in DPS 02630 AP Human Geography S2______04335 Geometry Honors S1______* There will be 2 information sessions about this class on Jan 26th. They will 04336 Geometry Honors S2______be held at 12:15 pm and 2:45 pm in the Concert Hall. While this meeting is must have completed Algebra 1 not mandatory, it is HIGHLY encouraged. The meeting is for students and parents. ENGLISH * 8th graders on academic watch during the spring of 2016 may not enroll in this course 01358 Intro to Lit and Comp Honors S1______th 01359 Intro to Lit and Comp Honors S2______* Students who receive a D or F in their 8 grade English or Social Studies class during first or second semester must have written permission by the teacher to take this course. SCIENCE (choose one) 03624 Earth Science Honors S1______FOREIGN LANGUAGE 03625 Earth Science Honors S2______04650 French 1 S1______Honors options for foreign language 04652 French 1 S2______do not start until level 3 03556 Biology Honors S1______03557 Biology Honors S2______04760 Spanish 1 S1______04762 Spanish 1 S2______SOCIAL STUDIES (choose one) 02600 Geography Honors S1______02605 Geography Honors S2______While foreign language is not a DPS graduation requirement, DSA suggests and encourages all students to take at least two years of foreign language since most colleges require at least 2-3 yrs of a foreign language as part of 02838 History Day Honors S1______their entrance requirements. 02841 History Day Honors S2______This is a year long class. This counts for a year of social studies credit Students who are native speakers (already speak Spanish/French at home but have never had a formal class), need to seek approval from a Foreign 05841 Music Composition S1______Language teacher for proper placement. 05851 Music Composition S2______This is a year long class If you believe you should start in a level higher than one, please see the foreign language teacher directly. They will speak with you and have you write something. They will then communicate with the counselors the correct placement for you. ELECTIVES Questions? All electives are pending DSA staffing next year therefore student preferences The best way to contact the counselors is through email. We do not th are not guaranteed. All 9 graders may have one period off. want students missing class while they wait to speak with their counselor. If you want to speak with them in person, sign up in the 05440 Art Craft S1______counseling office and go back to class. Counselors will call students 05525 Drawing/Painting 1 S2______down in the order they signed up. You may take both semesters or just one. Don’t know what some of the electives are about? 05870 Keyboard Skills (piano) S1______These were explained at the January 22nd class meetings. They can 05871 Keyboard Skills (piano) S2______also be found in the course catalog found on the DSA website: You may take both semesters or just one http://dsapresents.org/counseling/choice-of-studies/ 01296 Competitive Speech Honors S1______It is always in your best interest to add classes as alternates so that if 01297 Competitive Speech Honors S2______This is a year long commitment classes you wanted first are not available, you have your best shot at getting your second best option. 06085 Beginning Dance S1______06090 Beginning Dance S2______Parents/Students We ask that you be very thoughtful in selecting your courses. Pick 07821 DSA Calliope S1______the classes YOU want for next year – not your friends. We build our 07822 DSA Calliope S2______master schedule according to what students select in January. If This is a year long class. You must have permission from Mr. Kaplan to sign you change classes in May, it will throw off our master schedule and up for this class. This class does NOT count for English credit. balance of class loads.

01581 Yearbook Staff S1______For example, we may have a class of 25 students at the beginning of 01582 Yearbook Staff S2______May. If 10 students decide to drop it for another class, that class goes You must have permission from Ms. McGrath to signup for this class. This down to 15 while the class they move into already had 30 students in class is a year long commitment. it with 40 wanting to be in it. This won’t be allowed to happen.

07568 DSA 4 Squared S1______So – PLEASE be thoughtful in your class choices. Come May – you 07569 DSA 4 Squared S2______may not be able to switch into another class because it’s full and it’s You must audition with Mr. Shively in order to signup for this vocal class. not the class you wanted during the Choice window. Please be This class is a year long commitment. These auditions may happen later in 100% sure that these are the classes you want next year. 2nd semester and you would be placed into the class later this spring. This class is a year long commitment.

07613 DSA Vocal Jazz Ensemble S1______07614 DSA Vocal Jazz Ensemble S2______You must audition with Mr. Styron in order to signup for this vocal class. This class is a year long commitment. These auditions may happen later in 2nd semester and you would be placed into the class later this spring. This class is a year long commitment.

07589 DSA Chamber Music S1______(Lasansky) 07592 DSA Chamber Music S2______(Lasansky) This course is open to all orchestra majors without audition. Any other students wishing to participate must have major teacher approval and prepare and audition for Dr. Lasansky.

05804 Chamber Ensemble S1______(Hammond) 05812 Chamber Ensemble S2______(Hammond) This is a year long class. You must audition with Mr. Hammond in order to signup for this class. This class is a year long commitment. These auditions may happen later in 2nd semester and you would be placed into the class later this spring.

04748 DSA Jazz Workshop (band) S1______04749 DSA Jazz Workshop (band) S2______You must audition with Mr. Hammond in order to signup for this class. This class is a year long commitment. These auditions may happen later in 2nd semester and you would be placed into the class later this spring.

07682 Stagecraft S1 _____ 07683 Stagecraft S2 _____ Can be taken together as a one year class or just one semester