Mountain Home High School

Class of 2017

Pre-Registration for the 2013 – 2014 School

Year

Credits

Career Path / Planning

Involvement

Freedom

Responsibility

School: Now and Then

English…………………8 credits Math……………………6 credits

◦ Algebra…………………..2 credits◦ Geometry………………..2 credits◦ Senior year………………2 credits

Science…………………6 credits◦ Lab based…………………4 credits

Social Studies…………7 credits◦ US History………………..4 credits◦ Government……………..2 credits◦ Economics……………….1credit

Humanities……………2 credits Physical Education…..2 credits

Graduation Requirements

Computer Technology……….1credit Health…………………………...1 credit Speech…………………………..1 credit Electives…………………………16 credits

CREDIT TOTAL…………………50 CREDITS

Graduation Requirements(Continued)

ISAT◦ Reading◦ Math◦ Language Usage

College Entrance Exam (by the end of your junior year)

◦ ACT◦ SAT◦ COMPASS

Senior Project

But that’s not all…

Your Transcript A transcript reflects:

◦ All the classes you have taken in high school;

◦ The letter grade you received in each class;

◦ Credits received for each class;

◦ Your grade point average (GPA);

◦ Your class rank.

Required◦ English I◦ Math◦ Earth Science◦ Public Speaking/

Debate◦ Health◦ World History

Recommended◦ Computer Applications◦ General Lifestyle

Activities

Course Selection

Then Prioritize:

• Classes needed to graduate;

• Classes needed for college admissions;

• Classes to further your knowledge / skills for post-high school goals;

• Wants

As you select courses be sure you pay attention to:◦ Grade level requirements;◦ Course length;◦ Pre-requisites;◦ Instructor permission.

Pay attention to details…

Filling Out the Form

As a freshman I wish I would have.. Known it’s a good idea to get involved with school

organizations right from the start;

Taken all required classes so I don’t struggle my

senior year;

Start good organizational habits such as using my

agenda;

Start good habits like doing homework instead of bad

habits like not doing homework;

Worked harder.

Words of Wisdom