MESA RIDGE GRIZZLIES

Information Presentation Mesa Ridge High School Information Presentation

Learning Target Today, I will learn requirements to graduate high school and plan for post-secondary goal. So that I track my progress towards graduation and post secondary plans. I know I will have it when I have completed the interest inventory and create a post secondary goal in Naviance.

MRHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 32 Required Courses 16 Elective Courses 48 Minimum Total Credit

MRHS Graduation Guidelines Credits needed to classify as a 1st semester Sophomore 10 Junior 22 Senior 34

ENGLISH Composition English Literature Composition or Literature Speech Communication 3 Credits 2 Credits 1 Credit

MATH Mathematics 6 Credits 4 full years of math at Algebra I and higher are required for 4 year college acceptance .

SCIENCE Biology (life science) Earth or Geology Chemistry or Physical 2 Credits (Chemistry is required for most 4 year college admissions)

SOCIAL SCIENCES Geography 1 Credit Social Studies Survey 1 Credits World History American History American Government 1 Credit 1 Credits 2 Credits 2 Credit

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Health Foreign Language, Fine Arts (art, band, choir, orchestra, drama) 2 Credits 1 Credit 2 Credit

CORE CLASS MAKE-UP All failed core classes must be repeated Credit Recovery /Summer School-$100 per credit Correspondence Courses-$ depends on class

What is the value to taking Honors /AP Classes Weighted GPA of Honors 4.5 AP 5.0 Improved Class rank College Preparation Colleges look for more rigorous course work

Must have a higher commitment to school/homework Honors/AP Classes Must have a higher commitment to school/homework More rigorous course work More intensive homework Once you choose an Honors/AP class you may not change the class Must have a Parent Signature on your schedule sheet to take a Honors/AP Class

Your transcript is OFFICAL & FOLLOWS YOU

Biggest Impact on your High School Career GETTING INVOLVED Mesa has over 60 Clubs, Sports, Activities There is something for everyone!! So Get INVOLVED

What Colleges Look For Rigor of your Courses GPA: starting your Freshmen Year Involvement in School Community Service

NCAA ACT/GPA (min of a 2.3) 4 Years English 3 Years Math (Alg. I and above) 2 Years Science (Lab) 2 Years Social Science 1 additional year English, math or science 4 additional years of the above areas or Foreign Language or General Psychology Tech Writing, D3MyWay, and Credit Recovery do not count

Mesa Ridge High School Resources-Print/Have Collab. At end How do you get your homework assignments following an absence from school ? How do you get your homework for a long-term absence? What do you need to do if you must leave before scheduled semester finals? If you have been absent and missed a test, what steps would you take to make it up? What do you do when you need additional help from any of your teachers?

List any tutoring programs that you are aware of in our school? Who would you go to if you don’t feel comfortable approaching your teacher regarding grades, or a conflict in the classroom ? Do you know how to request a mediation to resolve a conflict with another student? What is the process for entering or leaving school during the regularly scheduled school day? Who should you talk to if your address or phone number changes?

What steps can you take to keep a situation from escalating into a discipline referral? Who would you talk to about your credits? Name at least one adult in the building who you would feel comfortable disclosing personal issues? If there is no one, where could you go? Where would you go to purchase activity tickets or pay on conditions? If you do not have access to a computer at home , how do you gain access to one at school? Where do you sign up to participate in sport or activity?

Login-Need Log on to chrome book using Log on to Naviance Username: last name, first 3 initials of first name, day student born@wsd3.org Password: Last initial first initial capitalized, 4 digit pin, first initial last initial lowercase Log on to Naviance Username: last name, first 3 initials of first name, day student born Password: First initial last initial capitalized, 4 digit pin, first initial last initial lowercase

Naviance Family Connection Students can search prospective colleges Take the career interest inventory Search different careers Request official transcripts Complete assigned surveys Receive reminders from the Counseling Center

Careers Favorite Careers & Clusters Explore Careers & Clusters Cluster Finder Career Interest Profiler Roadtrip Nation Careers

Cluster Finder & Career Interest Profiler Career Interest Profiler-9th Is a tool that can help you discover the types of work, activities and careers that match your interests.

Goals Tasks Naviance Assessments Summary of Information About Me Tab

Goals & Tasks Goals Create and document goals Tasks Create a to-do list View tasks that are assigned to you Tasks View tasks that have been assigned to you.

How to Ask for Help Stop by the Counseling Center and make an appointment Students can send emails from Naviance site Parents can send an email from the MRHS Counseling Center website

Need help For help with classes: Go to teachers during advisory Counseling Center for peer tutoring For issues with teachers or peers: Counseling center For school IDs: Counseling Center For athletics: Business office For absences: Attendance office

MRHS Counseling Center Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Phone Number: 391-3631 (Sec. – Mrs. Nance) Counselors Mrs. Smith (A-F) Ms. Young (G-J) Ms. Schmuki (K - Q) Ms. Shea (R-Z) Crisis/mediation take priority Parent appointments are highly recommended Student appointments are required

Learning Target Today, I will learn requirements to graduate high school and plan for post-secondary goal. So that I track my progress towards graduation and post secondary plans. I know I will have it when I have completed the interest inventory and create a post secondary goal in Naviance.

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