2019-2020 Academic Planning Welcome Parents!

Important Information Graduation Requirements Elective Focus Registration Process Advance Placement Courses Dual Enrollment Different types of Diplomas Grades, Attendance, and Good Behavior

Registration Preparation & Process Credit checks with students Grade level meetings Registration day - December

ELECTIVE FOCUS Must take 3 classes in one area over their 4 years CTE Elective Focus AP Elective Focus Science/Math Elective Focus Fine Arts Elective Focus How should they choose their elective focus? Strengths + Passion Post-secondary plans Many students will have room to take additional electives Can students change their elective focus?

REGISTRATION Not all schedules will look the same Course progressions are provided to show an example and can be adjusted according to your student’s needs Choose courses according to the following Graduation requirements Rigor and challenge Interests Post-secondary plans

HOW STUDENTS CHOOSE COURSES Students choose Courses according to the following: Graduation Requirements Rigor and challenge Personal and educational interest Postsecondary plans Take advantage of taking courses that will earn postsecondary credit

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES OFFERED AT MCHS Biology (10-12) Literature & Composition (English 12) Calculus (12) Physics I (11-12) European History (10-12) Physics II (12) Environmental Science (11, 12) Psychology (11, 12) Human Geography (9) US History (11) Language & Composition (English 11) US Government (12)

BENEFITS OF Advanced Placement College Credit for qualifying exam scores Competitive advantages in the college admission & scholarship process Better preparation for college level work opportunity to deeply explore subjects students enjoy Opportunities to advance further & faster once a student is enrolled in college AP information: apstudent.collegeboard.org AP credit policy information from colleges and universities: www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy

DUAL ENROLLMENT OFFERINGS & REQUIREMENTS DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES OFFERED AT MCHS: DE Chemistry DE English (Senior English) DE Math (Senior Math, possible for Juniors w/ permission) DE CTE courses GPA & ACT requirements: Most courses require 3.0+ GPA English: ACT English sub score= 18 Algebra/Statistics: ACT Math sub score= 19+ Chemistry/Anatomy Physiology: ACT Reading/Math sub score= 19+ TWU course offerings on their campus

DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION May earn College Credit Rigor & exposure to college level course work Recognition: Diploma of Distinction & TN Ready Graduate Dual Enrollment Grants GPA and ACT requirements *Please check with college or university for questions regarding grants, payment of college tuition, and state educators’ discounts.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF DIPLOMAS REGULAR DIPLOMA HONORS DIPLOMA DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION

HONORS DIPLOMA DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION Meet ACT benchmarks: Maintain “B” average and ONE of the following: Refer to www.act.org for current college readiness benchmarks. Earn a nationally recognized industry certification Participate in at least one Governor’s Schools Current benchmarks: Participate in one of the state’s All State musical organizations English: 18 Math: 22 Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi- Finalist Reading: 22 Attain a score of 31 or higher composite score on the ACT Science: 23 Attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two advanced placement (AP) exams Earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted post-secondary credit

Importance of Good Grades, Attendance, & Behavior Tutoring period (11, 12) Workbase Learning (11, 12) Job Shadowing Day (11) Driver’s Permit and License Prom (attendance) Acceptance into certain organizations/clubs Scholarships Enrichment programs Good grades, attendance, & behavior provide additional opportunities.

LIFE AT MCHS We help students be their best advocate ParentVUE & StudentVUE Get Involved! We have different clubs and sports at MCHS

Athlete INFORMATION NCAA: http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/eligibility-center If you want to play NCAA sports at a Division I or II school, you need to register for a Certification Account with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

STAY IN CONTACT! 9TH GRADE: Mrs. Cassie Williams cwilliams@mcminnschools.com 10TH GRADE: Mrs. Jenna Moses jenna.moses@mcminnschools.com 11TH GRADE: Mrs. Leidy Newton lnewton@mcminnschools.com 12TH GRADE: Mrs. Mary Fowler mfowler@mcminnschools.com Visit the school website at: www.mcminnhighschool.com Click on the guidance link for more information. FACEBOOK: McMinn County High School

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