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MBHS IGP Review & Course Selection Information

MBHS Counseling Department provides detailed information and guidelines for students in 9th-11th grade regarding course selection, graduation requirements, college preparation, and career exploration. The department offers support, resources, and assistance to help students make informed decisions for their academic and future career paths. Various counselors are designated to assist students based on their last names, ensuring personalized guidance. Additionally, students are encouraged to explore extracurricular opportunities and college entrance exam preparations. Links to curriculum guides, GPA grading policies, college entrance exams, and career exploration tools are provided for further reference.

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MBHS IGP Review & Course Selection Information

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  1. MBHS IGP Review & Course Selection Information 9th-11th Grade

  2. MBHS Counseling Department Secretary Phone Ext. Email address Kim Schwan 513511 KSchwan@horrycountyschools.net Counselor Students Served Phone Ext. Email address Myron Shuler Last Names A-Da 513508 MShuler@horrycountyschools.net Anne Crawford Last Names De-I 513512 ACrawford001@horrycountyschools.net Stephanie Byrdic Last Names J-L 513509 SByrdic@horrycountyschools.net Sarah Kohlman Last Names M-Ri 513510 SKohlman@horrycountyschools.net Debbie Corrie Last Names Ro-Z 513515 DCorrie@horrycountyschools.net Renn Dominguez Current Seniors RDominguez@horrycountyschools.net

  3. Transcript Analysis Graduation & Community/ 2-yr. College Requirements (24 Credits) English 1,2,3,4 (AP or ENG 102 can count as English), Math (Alg.1, Geo., Alg. 2 & 4thMath OR Foundations of Alg., Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, & Alg 2 or Prob/Stats. Science (Physical Science, Biology, 1 other Science), Social Studies (Elective Social Studies, Gov/Econ, US History), PE, Career Technology Education Class (CTE) or Foreign Language, a Computer Class, 7 Electives * Students beginning high school in 2024-25 are required to have 0.5 credit of Personal Finance and 7 Electives. Note: student who start at a 2-year college are eligible to transfer to a 4-year college after the successful completion of one semester or one year (depending on the receiving college requirements). High School Graduation & 2-yr College Requirements English ___ ___ ___ ___ Math ___ ___ ___ ___ Biology ___ Other Sciences ___ ___ SSE ___ Econ___ PE/JROTC ___ CTE/FL ___ Computer Science ___ *PF___ Electives: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ US His ___ Gov ___

  4. Transcript Analysis continued……... Additional Requirements for students applying to a 4 Year University Alg. 2 & 4thMath in which Alg. 2 is the prerequisite; Science Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science or Physics & one other lab science (MUST Have 3 lab sciences and Physical Science is NOT a lab science); Social Studies Elective: Modern & World History or Human Geography recommended for some colleges. Foreign Language (at least 2 levels in same language) A few colleges will require a 3rd; A Fine Arts course, Academic Electives- any 2 units of college-preparatory coursework. ADDITIONAL 4-year College Requirements Alg. 2___ 4thMath -upper level ___ 3 LAB Sciences ___ ___ ___ Modern & World History or Human Geo ____ Foreign Lang. ___ ___ 3rd___ Fine Arts ___ Academic Electives: ___ ___

  5. Course Selections for 2024-2025 Use your analyzed transcript and recommendations from your school counselor to select courses for your NEXT school year. Link to the MBHS curriculum Guide: Curriculum Guide Follow the Step-by-Step Guide for Course Selection to complete the Google Course Selection Form and enter your courses in Class Choice. Class Choice will be locked on March 22nd. All adjustments after that date must be submitted through your school counselor. Counselors will review all choices for accuracy and correct as needed.

  6. Courses that require applications: EDUC 101 (Pick up applications from Mrs. Moreno) Medical Science Work-based Program (Applications available in Counseling Dept and with Medical Science teacher Auditions and teacher approval are required for JROTC Drill, JROTC STEM, Show Choir, Yearbook, Musical Theater, Theater Workshop 1 & 2.

  7. Dual Enrollment (PACE) at HGTC Qualifying Juniors and Seniors may take Dual Enrollment (PACE) classes at HGTC. Information regarding PACE opportunities is available in the HGTC PACE Video and on the PACE Website. PACE application packets are available in the High School Counseling Office. Click here to complete the PACE Online portion of the Application.

  8. GPA-Grade Point Average South Carolina Uniform Grading Policy (SCUGP): https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/state-accountability/uniform-grading-policy/ugp-may-2019-final-pdf/ GPA is determined by using the SCUGP Scale: https://ed.sc.gov/newsroom/news-releases/10-point-uniform-grading-scale-approved-by-state-board-of- education/10-point-grading-scale-conversion-chart/

  9. College Entrance Exams It is recommended that students who plan on applying to 4-year college immediately after high school, take a college entrance test during their Junior year of high school or after the completion of Algebra 2 and English 2. SAT: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat ACT: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html Admissions Profile for SC 4-year Colleges & Universities https://www.horrycountyschools.net/Page/11726

  10. NCAA Eligibility Center Students who plan to play sports at a Division I, II, or III schools must register with NCAA eligibility center. It is recommended that students register before the end of their 11thgrade year. NCAA.org https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

  11. Career Exploration Sites Career Interest Inventory: https://sccis.intocareers.org/default.aspx Username: seahawks Password: seahawks Exploring Occupations: https://www.onetonline.org/ No login information needed

  12. Military Service Information Military information is listed by branch. Students who plan on entering the military should speak with a recruiter about requirements and take the ASVAB test in the 11thor 12thGrade year. Marine Corps: https://www.marines.com/becoming-a-marine/overview.html Army: https://www.goarmy.com/learn.html Air Force: https://www.airforce.com/how-to-join Navy: https://www.navy.com/joining-the-navy Coast Guard: https://www.uscg.mil/Join/ South Carolina National Guard: https://www.scguard.ng.mil/Join-the-Guard/ Study for the ASVAB: https://www.asvabpracticetests.com/asvab-free-online-study-guide/ https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab/asvab-study-tips.html https://www.march2success.com/

  13. Funding for College Federal Funding FAFSA (Oct. of the senior year): https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa State Funding -Lottery Scholarships, Tuition Assistance, Need Based Grants SC Lottery Scholarship information is available at the following site: https://sceducationlottery.com/documents/educationwins/LifeHopeBrochure.pdf https://sceducationlottery.com/documents/EducationWins/PalmettoFellowsBrochure.pdf College/University Funding: (example: Merit Scholarships) Independent Scholarships listed on the MBHS website: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/domain/3184

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