DMA Academic Night

February 21, 2019

AgendaWelcome & Introductions Overview of the Curriculum Honors & AP Options DTCC Dual Enrollment Program DMA Dual Enrollment options DMA Elective Options Overview of Scheduling Process Questions

Our MissionThe Mission of the Delaware Military Academy is to prepare

young men and women for their next level of education by

providing them with a foundation that leads to good

citizenship. Encouraged by military training, learning will take

place within an environment that embraces both mental and

physical health. This holistic approach to education fosters an

understanding of the obligations of citizenship and self-

discipline. In addition, cadets are exposed to positive moral

ideals while being afforded opportunities to engage in

appropriate social activities.

DMA CurriculumScholarship, Citizenship, & Leadership

No General Courses

College Prep, Honors, Dual Enrollment, & Advanced Placement

Academic Program Designed to Challenge & Prepare Cadets

High Standards in the Classroom

Tutoring & Extra Help

Preparation for the Next Step

College, Career, or Military

Curriculum Overview

Honors Courses17 Honors level courses

Begin in the 9th grade - qualified cadets can move in to the honors classes after 9th grade

English, Math, Science and History

90% to enter - 80% to remain

UD looks for at least TWO for admissions

Additional weight of .5 in cum GPA

Advanced PlacementCollege Level courses in Math and Science

Must meet specific entrance requirements - on back of course listing

All cadets are required to take the AP exam at the end of the school year (additional fee)

Additional weight of 1.0 in cum GPA

Delaware Technical and Community

College Kate Matthews Dr. Kim Gregor Recruitment Counselor Assistant Dean of Instruction

Dr. Lisa Peel Administrative Intern for PK-12 Partnerships

Dr. Dawn Bonavita Dean of Instruction- Stanton Campus

Dual Enrollment at Delaware Technical Community College

What is Dual Enrollment & its benefits?

•Delaware Tech courses offered in partnership with a school or school district.•Offered to high school juniors

and seniors.• Students earn high school and

college credits.

*Mustshowcollegereadinesstobeeligibleandparticipationdeterminedby

highschool.

•Get a head start on college.• Create a convenient schedule

through your high school.• Complete a college degree

sooner.• Save money in the long run.

Important Considerations of Dual Enrollment

• Transferable courses. • Increased rigor of courses which may impact high school and

college GPAs.•Different grading scale from high school grading scale.• Impact on Allied Health and Nursing competitive admissions

process.

Accredited Programs & Job Ready

IF YOU THOUGHT COLLEGEWASN’T IN YOUR FUTURE,

THINK AGAIN!STUDENT EXCELLENCE EQUALS DEGREE

(SEED) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

• Do you plan to attend college directly after graduating from high school?

• Do you have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher?

• Have you maintained a clear criminal record (i.e., no felony convictions)?

Connected Degrees

Dual Enrollment at DMACollege Courses – Same Curriculum used on Campus at DTCC

Courses Taught by DMA Teachers

Adjunct Professors at DTCC

Work with Department Chairs & Mentors at DTCC

High School Credit

+1.0 Quality Point

Transferrable College Credit

Earn 75% or Higher in a Course to Receive Credit

Dual Enrollment - MathMAT 180- College Algebra

Cadets coming from Honors Geometry who pass Accuplacer

MAT 190- College Pre-calculus

Cadets coming from MAT 180

Cadets coming from Honors Algebra II who pass Accuplacer

MAT 281- College Calculus 1

Cadets coming from MAT 190

MAT 282- College Calculus 2

Cadets coming from MAT 281

Dual Enrollment - EnglishENG 101- Critical Thinking & Academic Writing

Juniors and Seniors coming from Honors English who pass Accuplacer

ENG 102- Composition & Research

Seniors coming from ENG 101

Dual Enrollment - HistoryHIS 111- US History: Pre-Civil War

Juniors coming from Honors Historical Economics who pass Accuplacer

HIS 112- US History: Post Civil War (optional course)

Juniors coming from HIS 111

HIS 210- World History II

Seniors coming from HIS 111 or HIS 112

Seniors coming from Honors US History who pass Accuplacer

Elective PresentationsJournalism (Ms. Faccenda) NEW! Real World Economics (Ms. Krzyzanowski) Intro to Engineering (Mr. Holland) Environmental Science & Forensics (Mrs. Rosaio) Anatomy & Physiology (Ms. Averell) CTE Pathway (Mr. Green) Choir, Theater and Piano (Mrs. Harkey) Marching Band (Mr. Grant)

Journalism I, II & IIIThese courses are taught in a business framework, with an application to join the class, a staff hierarchy, production schedule, quality control, and ultimately distribution of the products … DMA YEARBOOK (Porthole) and NEWSPAPER (Scuttlebutt).

Techniques, methods, and models guiding the contemporary practice of journalism will be implemented in the production of the yearbook and the newspaper.

The fundamental skills of a journalist will be introduced and practiced, including: research and interviewing, fact-checking and editing, style and writing skills, photography, page design, and distribution/business.

Journalism I is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors; Journalism II is open to juniors and seniors who have completed Journalism 1 with a C or higher. Journalism III is open to juniors and seniors who have completed Journalism I & II with a C or higher. The editorial staff will be selected from the juniors and seniors by the instructor. The course is available by application and invitation only.

Journalism I, II & III

REAL WORLD ECONOMICS

• This course offers a hands-on learning experiencing with plenty of opportunity to debate mainstream topics through an economic lens

• Sample topics include:

– Are ticket scalpers all that bad?

– Why do cities spend billions of dollars to host the Olympic Games?

– Why does Eli Manning earn millions of dollars per year while public servants make much less?

• Through exploring such topics, cadets will gain a better understanding of how the economy influences major aspects of everyday life.

• The course will conclude with a focus on personal finance

Intro to EngineeringInspire cadets to pursue technical career paths

Exposure to the wide variety of Engineering disciplines

Exposure to problem solving and the design process

Experiences in relationship building and Teamwork through group activities

What is Forensic Science?

 Application of scientific methods and technology in solving crimes.

Forensic ScienceChapter 1 Observation Skills

Chapter 2 Crime-Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection

Chapter 3 Hair Analysis

Chapter 4 Fibers and Textiles

Chapter 5 Forensic Botany

Chapter 6 Fingerprints

Chapter 7 DNA Profiling

Chapter 8 Blood & Blood Spatter

Chapter 9 Forensic Toxicology

Chapter 10 Handwriting Analysis, Forgery and Counterfeiting

Chapter 11 Forensic Entomology

Chapter 12 Death: Manner, Mechanism, Cause

Chapter 13 Soil Examination

Chapter 14 Forensic Anthropology

Chapter 15 Glass Evidence

Chapter 16 Casts and Impressions

Chapter 17 Tool Marks

Chapter 18 Firearms and Ballistics

Environmental ScienceEcological Principles

Humans and Sustainability – Science, Matter, Energy and Systems

Sustaining Biodiversity – Ecosystems, evolution, adaptation

Sustaining Natural Resources – Food Production, water resources, renewable energy

Sustaining Environmental Quality – Hazards and human health, air and water pollution

Sustaining Human Societies – Economics, environment and politics

Environmental ScienceFIELD TRIPS AND GUEST SPEAKERS:

Delaware Solid Waste Authority (recycling and land fill)

Wilmington Clean Water/Estuary- Earth Day – Rodney Square

Ramsey Farm – tour of on site Sustainable Farming

DuPont Environmental Center – marsh/estuary canoe trip

Banning Park –water quality testing and habitat exploration

MESS – mechanical engineering students from UD – renewable energy (wind turbines)

Stuart Ramsey Field to Market Alliance – spokesman for sustainable agriculture

Anatomy & PhysiologyAnatomy and Physiology

u This is an introductory course for cadets who are interested in pursuing a career in the

health care field or are interested in the human body and how it functions.

u You will learn about all of the major body systems, their functions and any associated

diseases or disorders.

Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology

We do labs…We have guest speakers and

practice intubation.

Science OlympiadScience Olympiad!u Science Olympiad is a competitive science team. Here,

Science is a “sport” that we practice every day.

u We are typically the third or fourth highest performing high school. We have been a top ten team 7 out of the last 8 years. We typically win 30 or more medals at the state competition.

u In Science Olympiad you learn about Science topics that interest you.

u You will be learning college level material

Science OlympiadEvents!

u You may participate in engineering and construction events like: airplane building, tower construction or mousetrap vehicles.

u You may also participate in test taking events like Anatomy, Astronomy, Water Quality, Fossils, Thermodynamics, Herpetology or Ecology.

u Really, any science topic that interests you is available in Science Olympiad.

u All cadets may participate in Science Olympiad.

Science OlympiadScience Olympiad!

Herpetology Boomilever

Science OlympiadSome of our top medal

winners…

Business Program - CTE Pathway

Business Information Management Pathway

THREE Levels starting in 10th grade

1st level - Technology & Ethics

2nd level - Personal Finance & Economics (macro and micro)

3rd level - Entrepreneurship

Guest Speakers, Potential Internships and NAFTrack Certification

Goal is for all cadets who complete the pathway to be college or career ready

Marching Band40-50 Members each year

Regularly scheduled class for 1st semester

Like sports, there is a small fee to participate

After school rehearsals 3 days a week and weekend performances

Participate in competition, football games, and local events (Parades)

Must be able to read music to participate as instrumentalist

Also includes Band Colorguard as a visual part of the performance

Yearly trips including festivals and big trips like Disney

Other Electives10th Grade:

Food Science

11th and 12th Grade:

Sports Psychology

Contemporary Political Issues

Studies in Drama

Spanish Conversation & Culture

Leadership Academy

Scheduling 2019-2020Mr. Grant - meet with rising 10th (Yellow sheet)

Ms Urquhart - meet with rising 11th (Purple sheet)

Mrs Certesio - meet wth rising 12th (Green sheet) - includes college meeting and transcript audit

Questions?