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WELCOME CLASS OF 2028!

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Counselor:	For the students with the last names of:
Kate Blader	A - Cah
Vel Vetri	Cai-D
Nick Teetsov	K - Lo
Amy Klug	Thp-Z

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WELCOME FUTURE MUSTANGS!

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Counselor:	For the students with the last names of:
Jenny Franz	E-Go
Cory Rasho	Gp-J
Tim Christy	Lp-Mel
Tiffany Rojszyk	Mum-Ram
Justin Loos	Ran-So

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WELCOME CLASS OF 2028!

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Counselor:	For the students with the last names of:
Lavon Robinson	Mem-Mul
Adrienne Nolan	Sp-Tho

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Future Mustang Night

Course selection process
Transition to high school & how to be successful at DGS
Q & A from current DGS students

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Course Selection Day

Saturday, January 27th, 2024

Scheduled times for Saturday, January 27th were emailed to families mid-January

-If you can’t make Saturday, counselors will reach out via email or phone.

5-7 minute individual appointments. Please bring your student.
Take ID picture

Demographic changes? Pick up the green half sheet tonight and bring proof of residence with you on Saturday.

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Preparing for Course Selection

COURSE RECOMMENDATIONS

Review your course recommendation list (please note that this is NOT a schedule).

Please ignore the “Not Registered” code

Information for the Class of 2028 is on the Counselors page of the DGS website www.csd99.org/south

Jr. High teachers recommend core classes (English, math, science, social studies) based on test scores as well as present level of performance.

If you disagree with their recommendation, please contact the high school department chair.

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Course Selection

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5 core classes

Eng, Math, Sci, SocStud, PE

Lunch
1-2 electives

World Lang, Fine Art, CTE

Study Hall?
Only guaranteed 6 classes

“You may see multiple courses per subject, we will determine which one is best during your meeting on Saturday. For example, there are two science classes here - we will edit these and finalize your schedule on Saturday.”

Benefits of a study hall

5 core classes for all students. Lunch period as well. One or two electives

Benefits of a study hall.

RECOMMENDATION LIST

5 core classes for all students. Lunch period as well. One or two electives to be selected on Jan 28th.

Benefits of a study hall.

Review your course recommendations (this is NOT a schedule)!

SAS required based on reading scores, counts as your 6th class, have to take unless approval from English Dept. Chair

LRC listed will be for special education - can’t delete must stay

Ignore the “Not Registered” code

Information for the Class of 2027 is on the Counselors page of the DGS website www.csd99.org/south

Jr. High teachers recommended core classes (English, math, science, social studies) based on present level of performance, test scores and DGS Dept chair review recs.

For questions regarding course recommendations, honors level placement, course sequences, and academic pathways please contact department chairs.

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August

Look over schedule for accuracy

Email counselor BEFORE the first day of school for corrections

First day of school, August 16th, ½ day for freshmen only in the afternoon

ID Pictures will be taken once school starts if unable to do so this Saturday

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MAD DASH 8/10/24

Have Fun!

Meet peers

Hear about activities and athletics

Tour the school

Registration will become available on the D99 webstore in May. Information will be e-mailed to parents and listed on DGS website.

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Student Success

Good habits

Homework
Attendance
Assignment Notebook
Email & Home Access Center

Ask for help
Get involved in something!

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Parent Support

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H.A.C Notifications

You can set text or email notifications for grades and/or attendance!

Bookmark or go directly to www.csd99.org/HAC

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Up Next:

Field House for Activities and Athletics Displays

Large Gym for Academic Department Displays

Library for Tours