The School to Career programs are elective course curriculum.  These are student-initiated programs in career exploration. Students have the advantage of learning about potential career fields prior to graduation from high school. The student serves as an intern, program participant or volunteer under the supervision of a mentor. Students have the opportunity to participate in work-based career experiences and earn credits toward graduation. Interested students must apply and are selected on the basis of character, attendance, academic achievement, and counselor/teacher recommendations. Students are responsible for assignments and projects throughout the program. All mentors of students must obtain the appropriate clearances before students can begin. Depending on the program, there are a variety of experiences, credits awarded, application processes, and deadlines.

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​​​WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

• Course: 022

• Credit: 1

• Grade: 11, 12

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WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

• Course: 023

• Credit: 2

• Grade: 11, 12

• This program is designed to give students an opportunity to attend school while at the same time obtain employment experience in an area related to the student's demonstrated skills and interests. Students desiring to enroll in the program must file their applications with the Career Coordinator by the end of February of the previous academic school year and have employment confirmed by the beginning of August. 

• The employability certificate application can be obtained from the Career Coordinator and must be completed and received by the end of February for the following academic school year.

• Periods per week: Five (5) half days in classes and a minimum of 15-20 hours per school week on the site.  Must be on site 150 out of the 180 school days.

• Prerequisites:  Regional employability certificate and application. Criteria must be met in character, attendance, academic achievement, and recommendations from counselor and teachers.  Mentors must obtain clearances prior to start.

 

HEALTHCARE CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM (HCEP)

• Course: 029

• Credit: 1

• ​Grade: 12

• This program will introduce selected senior students each year to a variety of areas at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The HEALTHCARE CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM allows high school seniors the opportunity to interact with healthcare professionals in a real-work environment and to explore various healthcare professions. Students who have demonstrated an interest in medical, science, and related careers are targeted for this senior program. Students must apply and be accepted into this program. Applications and interviews happen in the spring of the year prior. During the1st semester, students will rotate through various departments at the Hershey Medical Center from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m., Monday – Thursday. Seminars will be held on Fridays at the hospital. Students will be exposed to the pathophysiology of various medical conditions in order to obtain in-depth knowledge of specific clinical areas through interactive one-on-one shadowing and mentorship, assignments, and seminars. ​There will also be a final culminating project and presentation at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Students will be evaluated and graded through attendance, daily journals, various required assignments, a portfolio, as well as formal evaluations received from their preceptors.

• Prerequisite: Students are required to go through an online application and interview process in the spring of the year prior. Qualifying criteria are based on attendance, grades, and discipline in addition to Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center requirements.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

• Course: 030

• Credit: .5, 1, 2

• ​Grade: 11, 12

• This is a student-initiated career experience in which the student serves as an intern under the supervision of a mentor. Students have the opportunity to participate in work-based career experiences and earn credits toward graduation. Interested students are selected on the basis of character, attendance, academic achievement, and counselor/teacher recommendations. Students are responsible for a project each marking period and attend quarterly intern meetings, submit time cards, weekly journals, and a final project.

• ​Students desiring to enroll in the program must file their applications with the Career Coordinator by end of February of the previous academic school year and have internship confirmed by the beginning of August.               

•  The employability certificate application can be obtained from the Career Coordinator and must be completed and received by end of February for the following academic school year.

• Prerequisites: Regional employability certificate and application, counselor/administrator approval, confidentiality agreement, and teacher recommendations.  Mentor must obtain clearances prior to start.

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS

• Course: 861

• Credit: .25

• Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

• This program is designed to give students who are interested in pursuing a career in education or childcare an opportunity to work with the teachers and children in our elementary, middle, or high school.

• Prerequisites: Appointment in September with completion of online application during the previous spring. Student will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.  Announcements will be made in May of the previous academic school year on procedures to follow for the online application.

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*Arrangements need to be made at the beginning of the school year to participate. When paperwork has been completed, the course will be added to your schedule. ​​

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LEADING THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE (ONLINE)

• Course: 858 

• Credit: .5 

• Grade:  10, 11, 12

• This fully online course allows students to get involved in their school and community while exploring their interests and helping others. Students will complete 6-8 hours of volunteer work each marking period. This work must be authorized by the advisor and take place in a nonprofit community organization, the school community, or other pre-approved settings. Students will reflect on these experiences and complete online assignments through Canvas. Students will also contribute to the class website and meet with the program coordinator each marking period.   This is a full year course.

• Prerequisites: None ​​

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COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING (ONLINE)

• Course: 868

• Credit: 1

• Grade: 11, 12

• In this fully online course, students will engage in a deeper understanding of how to work with community partners and collaborate with outside organizations and individuals while providing benefits to our community. Service learning will allow students to engage in a focused exploration of how their interests and abilities can contribute to the local, state-wide, and national good. Students will identify a community need and create a plan to address that need. Course assignments and projects will be completed online through Canvas. Students will also be expected to meet regularly with the coordinator to report on their progress.

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​​​​​Students who wish to enroll in Flexible Campus should request Junior or Senior Study Hall on Course Selection Guide.  

​Juniors

• 996 Junior Study Hall - first period

• 997 Junior Study Hall - last period

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Seniors

• 998 Senior Study Hall - first period

• 999 Senior Study Hall - last period

Enrollment Criteria

• Enrolled in minimum grade-level course requirements (See Graduation Requirements)

Participation

• Students may not be in the school building during "Flexible Campus" assigned periods.

• Students who are repeatedly tardy to school will not be permitted to maintain Flexible Campus Enrollment.

Registration 

• This course will be offered by semester and students selecting this course should choose Fall Enrollment and/or Spring Enrollment

• Students must submit the following by the end of the first week of school:

  • Drivers' license 

  • Parent permission

  • Transportation agreement

    • Student parking registration and payment

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Dual Enrollment: Credit for College Courses

 

Option 1:  College in the High school

 

Harrisburg University @ Hershey High School 

By enrolling in the CiHS Dual Enrollment courses you are eligible to receive transferable credit from Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) which holds Middle States Accreditation. Students have the opportunity to take an AP class and simultaneously earn college credits through Harrisburg University through a financial obligation to the student and family; doing so, a student would forgo taking the AP exam in May.  
In general, the acceptance of transfer credits is up to the accepting institution and is dependent on many factors. The standard procedure is that the accepting university will review the course description and syllabus to determine equivalency to a course at the requested university. Credits can be accepted as an equivalent course or as elective credits at their discretion. It is highly recommended that you contact the institution to verify how they will accept the credits. HU will work with you if the receiving university requests additional information. Also, please note you can access the National Student Clearinghouse  with your social security number.  

Courses offered by Harrisburg University are designated throughout the educational planning guide with the symbol:

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​​HACC @ Hershey High School 

The below courses are taught at HHS and by an HHS teacher. Students have the option to complete them as a traditional High School course or to complete a HACC application to earn college credit.

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• HACC Accounting II

• HACC Introduction to Business

 

Courses offered by HACC are designated throughout the educational planning guide with the symbol:

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Option 2: Colleges & Universities
​(Memorandum of Understanding with academic institution must be on file after DTSD Approval.)*

The dual enrollment program offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take college courses, at a local higher education institution, to earn college credits at a reduced tuition. The college courses help students meet their high school graduation requirements while allowing them to get a jump on their college careers by participating in campus or online college courses. At the same time, students remain enrolled at Hershey High School and have full access to high school activities and programs. Students assume responsibility for the cost of tuition, enrollment fees, and transportation.

Students must meet the requirements of both the higher institution and Derry Township. Please see your school counselor to discuss your eligibility to enroll and earn college credit while still in high school.
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Requests to pursue this opportunity must be initiated through the student’s school counselor to confirm eligibility (as outlined below). Students must complete and submit the High School Credit for College Courses Approval Form. Arrangements made independently will not be considered “for credit” on a student’s Hershey High School Transcript.
 

Students who are interested in Dual Enrollment should contact their school counselor for the Dual Enrollment application.

 

Eligibility

• To be eligible to leave the Hershey High School campus for study at a local, accredited college/university, a student must:

  • be a junior or senior in good standing,

  • have a GPA of 85%+ or 3.0+ (cumulative),

  • have no major attendance or discipline indiscretions. Applicants’ discipline and attendance records will be reviewed by the administration. Students who, within the previous calendar year, have been issued a letter citing attendance issues and/or have been suspended from school will not be eligible for release from the Hershey High School campus for college course work.

• No costs will be incurred by the Derry Township School District (tuition, textbooks, lab fees, registration, transportation).

• The administration may revoke the privilege to leave the Hershey High School campus for college course work based on conduct or attendance issues that surface after coursework has begun.

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Academic Record

• One accredited college course that spans a semester and meets for a minimum of three (3) clock-hours per week will earn 1.0 credit on his/her high school transcript.

• Students may only take courses that are not being offered as part of the curriculum at Hershey High School.

• A student is not permitted to substitute a college course for a required high school subject (unless approved by the building principal after consultation with the appropriate department chair). Credits earned through college courses will be banked toward “elective” credit (unless approved by the principal).

• The rules that exist at Hershey High School for minimum credits, attendance, and dropping courses apply to students enrolled in college courses.

• Evening college courses may be approved provided that the 8 credit maximum per school year is not exceeded.

• Summer college courses will not be approved for credit at Hershey High School.

• College courses will appear on students’ transcripts, including the “final grade” and “credit earned.” It is recommended that a transcript from the college/university be included in college application submissions. (Note: This is a student responsibility.)

• All college courses will be calculated in the student’s GPA and will yield equal weighting to AP courses (1.05).

• When importing grades into Hershey High School’s grading system, a grade of "A+" and "A" will be entered, numerically, as 100%. Grades of "A-" and down will follow the standard HHS grading system.

• Students are limited to one college course per semester.

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Transportation Guidelines

• Students who are approved for college/university study must provide their own transportation to and from the college campus.

• Parents must submit a signed form that releases the school district from responsibility to transport students who leave the campus for college courses.

• Students are expected to leave Hershey High School’s campus no sooner than the time required to travel to the college, park, and report to class.

• After class has concluded, students are expected to return to Hershey High School’s campus directly (if there is any time remaining in the school day).

• Students enrolled in college courses must be properly registered to park on Hershey High School’s campus.

• Students leaving/returning to Hershey High School’s campus are required to sign in/out in the main office.

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​Below is a listing of academic institutions that Derry Township School District has an in person Memorandum of Understanding for Dual Enrollment partnership opportunity for students.  (as of 12/1/2024)

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• Elizabethtown College

• HACC

• Harrisburg University

• Messiah University

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