9th Grade Transitioninto the 10th Grade

Spring 2014

MHS Counselors

Ms. LeQuire: Grades 10-12 A-GMr. Ellis: Grades 10-12 H-NMs. Porter: Grades 10-12 O-Z

Course Requirements for Graduation

English 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits (math every year) Science 4 credits (science every year) Social Studies 3 credits Foreign Language 2 credits Wellness 1 credit P.E. .5 credits Personal Finance .5 credits Fine Arts 1 credit Focus Area 3 credits

Credits for graduation

Most courses are worth 1 creditA few courses are worth .5 credit (see the course

catalog posted on PlanetHS & the MHS webpage)

Students have the ability to earn 32 credits in 4 years.

28 credits are required for graduation.

10th Grade Schedule Information

Block ScheduleSchedule

– Students in Band and Orchestra…will be on an A or B day for the entire year.

– Driver’s Education is a .5 class but takes an entire block for one entire term.

Scheduling cont.

All PE courses are a .5 credit and are 9 week classes. Students who wish to take a PE class for the entire term (18 weeks) should sign up for two.

Scheduling cont.

Reading and Finance will be required of all 10th grade students. Each class is worth .5 credit for 9 weeks.

Sophomores taking 2 AP Courses and may opt out of the reading. Students must submit the Application for Exemption.

Scheduling cont…

SUMMER SCHOOLThe following courses are available in Summer School:FinanceDriver’s EducationPhysical Education

Students in the sophomore year have the opportunity to take the following AP classes

AP classes available:– AP Human Geography– AP European History– AP Environmental Science (Prerequisite: Biology 1 and

Chemistry 1 with at least one at honors level)

– AP Statistics Prerequisite: (Algebra 2 Honors)

– AP Physics– AP Biology– AP Studio Art

Course Requirements Social Studies

World History, World Geography OR

AP Human Geography 1 credit U.S. History 1 creditEconomics .5 creditGovernment .5 creditPersonal Finance .5 credit

Course RequirementsPhysical Education & Wellness

Wellness 1 creditPhysical Education .5 credit

The Physical Education requirement may be met by substituting an equivalent time of physical activity in other areas such as…

Marching band, cheerleading, interscholastic athletics, etc.

Course Requirements…Fine Arts

& Foreign Language

Fine Arts 1 credit

Foreign Language 2 credits(must be in the same foreign language)

Focus AreasFocused Program of Study

All students will pursue a focused program of study preparing them for postsecondary study.

Students will complete an elective focus of no less than 3 credits.

MHS Focus Areas

AP Courses Career and Technical Education Dual Enrollment Exercise, Safety &Sports Science Fine Arts Humanities Math and Science

Career and Technical Education

Architecture and ConstructionArts, Audio/Visual Tech & CommunicationLaw EnforcementHuman Services Information TechnologyHealth SciencePathway to Engineering (STEM)FinanceMarketing Business/Management and Administration

Electives and Alternates

Elective: A required credit that is not a specific course.

Alternate: Scheduling conflicts will result in the use of an alternate course.

Choose Carefully!

G.P.A: Grade Point Average

CP Honors AP

A = 4.0 A = 4.5 A = 5.0

B = 3.0 B = 3.5 B = 4.0

C = 2.0 C = 2.5 C = 3.0

D = 1.0 D = 1.5 D = 2.0

F = 0.0 F = 0.0 F = 0.0

Graduating with Distinction

Students will be recognized as graduating with “distinction” by attaining a B (3.0) average and completing at least one of the following….

Graduating with Distinction

Earn a nationally recognized industry certification Participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools Participate in at least one of the state’s All State musical

organizations Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist Attain a score of 31 or higher composite score on the

ACT Attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two advanced

placement exams Earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted

postsecondary credit.

Graduate with Honors

Students who score at or above all of the subject are readiness benchmarks on the ACT will graduate with Honors.

The ACT benchmarks are:

English 18

Math 22

Reading 22

Science Reasoning 23

National Honor Society and Maryville Scholars

The National Honor Society is a service and honor organization for juniors and seniors

The purpose of the Maryville Scholars Program is to promote academic excellence by recognizing the top students in grades 11 and 12.

National Honor Society and Maryville Scholars

Must have at least one complete term of grades from MHS

Must take Honors or AP English in grades 9-12

Must take at least 3 bonus point courses in grade 10

NHS & Scholars continued…

Must take at least 4 bonus point courses per year in grades 11 and 12 representing at least 3 of the core academic areas of English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language.

Must have no semester grade below CMay not have any out of school

suspensions.

Registration Time line

February 13: Evening meeting for parents of current 9th grade students.

February 25-28: Online registration in Tech Labs.

March 24: Course request verification will be mailed home.

April 1: Counselors available to meet regarding scheduling questions.

May 14: 9th Grade Orientation at MHS