Academic and Career Planning (ACP) is a student-driven, adults supported process in which students create and cultivate their own unique and information-based visions for post secondary success, obtained through self-exploration, career exploration, and the development of career management and planning skills.
ACP is an ongoing process that actively engages students enabling them to: • Understand their own interests, strengths, values, and learning styles • Create a vision of their future • Develop individual goals • Prepare a personal plan for achieving their vision and goals
School-wide activities open to all students
Large group events and off-campus opportunities directed at specific grades or groups of students
Individual, small, and large group meetings with DHS Counseling Staff
Individual and group activities during Advisory period
Individual classroom and department activities and opportunities
DHS promotes CAREER READINESS by helping students meet career success indicators. Students will be:
Supported to maintain a 90% Attendance Rate.
Able to articulate their career interests.
Provided opportunities to earn industry credentials, participate in work based learning, and complete community service projects.
Encouraged to participate in two or more organized Co-Curricular activities.
Able to obtain a passing score on the ASVAB when interested in a career in the Military.
DHS promotes COLLEGE READINESS by helping students reach college success indicators: Students will be:
Supported to earn As, Bs, & Cs and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Encouraged participation in dual credit, AP or other college bridge programs.
Able to complete Algebra II or higher and a Math class during their senior year.
Able to take college developmental or remedial English and Math course as needed.
Prepared to take the ACT with minimum target scores of English (18), Reading (22), Science (23), and Math (22).
Provided assistance to complete a FAFSA.
Build a relationship with the student.
Check in about high school life and review social, emotional and mental wellness supports and opportunities available to them.
Discuss DHS graduation requirements, explain credits and check their progress.
Discuss and project courses for upcoming years that align with their post-secondary goals.
We talk about career interest areas and what plans they may have for after graduation.
We attempt to answer any questions they may have.