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
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