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MHS Forecasting Night 2016/2017: Planning Your Future, Meeting Your Counselor, and Choosing Your Classes

Welcome to MHS Forecasting Night! Learn about graduation requirements, diploma options, course offerings, and college credits. Meet with counselors and teachers to discuss your classes and plan your future.

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MHS Forecasting Night 2016/2017: Planning Your Future, Meeting Your Counselor, and Choosing Your Classes

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  1. Welcometo Parent ForecastingNight 2016/2017

  2. Names to Know • Principal~ Mr. Dalton • Assistant Principal~ Mr. Luce • Dean of Students~ Mr. Lazar

  3. Counseling Department • Ms. McKenzie ~ Last names A-L • Ms. Fix~ Last names M –Z It is important to meet with your counselor to discuss any questions you have about your classes. • Registrar ~ Mrs. Knapp

  4. Our Mission: …developing powerful and confident young adults who are controlling their own destiny and influencing their worlds.

  5. Planning Your Future • Next Year 9th Grade! • GraduationClass of 2020! • Post Secondary Ready for ANYTHING!

  6. Graduation Requirements(Page 5*) • Credits 26 Required and Elective credits • Essential Skills Demonstrate Mastery in Reading, Writing, Math • Senior Project Student choice and interest

  7. Diploma Options(Page 5*) Honors Diploma Standard Diploma 3 Years Math 3 Years Science Standard Diploma Coursework • 4 Years Math • 4 Years Science • Required Honors Level Coursework • 45 Hours College Credit • 30 Volunteer Hours • GPA and Test Score Requirements • Meet with your counselor!!

  8. Schedules at MHS: • 3 trimesters per year. • 5 classes each trimester (+ Homeroom) • ½ credit per class = 2.5 credits per trimester. • 2 Trimesters = 1 credit course E.g. 1 trimester English 9A + 1 trimester of English 9B = 1 full credit… in 2 trimesters instead of 3.

  9. Example: 9th grade Schedule

  10. Why Forecast?(Page 17*) • Students’ choices help us decide what classes to offer. • When you forecast, we create a spot in that class for you. (That’s why if you forecast for the class, you’ll have to take it.) • This means….. put a great deal of thought into choosing your classes.

  11. Forecasting: • Forecasting Sheet a. On the front: select required classes (with teacher recommendation) b. On the back: select elective classes (X marks 6) (page #’s shown for course descriptions)* (EXPLORE! Be CURIOUS! TRY something NEW!) c. Also: select 4 alternate electives (A marks 4) • Curriculum Guide* (purple book) a. Lots of Planning Info in the front b. Rules and proceduresin the middle c. Course descriptions in the back

  12. Required Courses in 9th Grade(Page 7*) • English 9 (Standard or Honors) (2 TRI) • World Studies (Standard or Honors) (2 TRI) • Integrated Science (2 TRI) • Algebra or Geometry (2 TRI, or 3 TRI Algebra) • PE 101 (1 TRI)

  13. Elective Classes(starting page 30*) • Students choose 6 electives & 4 alternates. • Spanish: not a graduation requirement, but is for 4-year university entrance. Spanish is challenging. • Band and Chorale are 3 Trimester Courses. • Only Band, Chorale, and PE electives are repeatable for credit.

  14. College Credit in High School(Page 10-12) • College Credits are guaranteed to transfer to any Oregon Public University. • Students can have almost 2 years of college done IN HIGH SCHOOL! $$$$$ • Sign-up and fee information will be available. (See Curriculum Guide* for college credit courses available to freshman)

  15. Homeroom • Meets Monday –Thursday for 30 minutes. • Same Homeroom: all 4 years. • Homeroom Grade: S/U grade & .25 credit per year. • Focuses on: Senior Project, improving grades, study skills, team building, and community and school involvement. • Tuesdays and Thursdays: students can go to their teachers for help in any class.

  16. Where do I go for academic support? • Homeroom (Every Tuesday/ Thursday) • Power Hour (After school on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) • Pizza Promise (After-school study time, once each trimester) • Counselor • Conferences (Once a trimester) • ParentVue/StudentVue (Online Program)

  17. Individual Questions • (for counselors, admin, or…) • Help/Advice with Forecasting Sheets • Turn in completed Forecasting Sheets • (or due February 24 at your middle school) • Pick up FREE FAMILY PASSES TO MHS BOYS BASKETBALL GAME TONIGHT! Adjourn to the Commons for:

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