PARENT SEMINAR January 29 th, 2015 Meade County High School

Choosing the BEST classes for your son or daughter MATTERS  How do we know? Ask someone. ◦ When asked what would they have done differently in high school, a common response from students is:  “I would have challenged myself more in high school.” ◦ When asked about helping their child schedule classes, a common response is:  “I really wasn’t sure how to help my child choose the best courses, especially my first child.”

Name Phone Number Unique Responsibilities Bob Bertrand, Counselor (270) x 4512 Guidance Department Chair PSAT Advanced Placement Coordinator Matt Spencer, Counselor (270) x 4510 Senior Counselor Amelie Carney, Counselor (270) x 4511 Governor's Scholar Janette Schmidt, Counselor (270) x 4531 Freshman Counselor ILP Gail Shacklette, Receptionist (270) Transcripts Enrollment Information Driver Permit Forms Dana Medley, Records Clerk (270) Student Records

 Students are spoken to by grade level.  Class selections sheets are handed out.  Students sign up for classes and get teacher approval where needed.  Class selection sheets are signed by parents.  Students turn in sheets to their AT teacher by February 6, 2015.

FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSenior Credits Earned English IEnglish IIEnglish IIIEnglish IV4 Algebra I*GeometryAlgebra IIMath Elective*4 Earth ScienceBiologyPhysical Sci*3 Survey of Soc StEuro HistoryUS History3 Health/PE1 Comp and Tech Apps.5 Humanities*1 Required Credits16.5 Elective Classes7.5 Total Minimum Credits for Graduation24 Total Possible Credits28

 Course Selections ◦ Students should challenge themselves to the most demanding courses to their ability ◦ Teacher input is vital in the process

Required Core Classes ◦ Every required credit must be completed before a student graduates. Elective Classes ◦ Classes that students choose to take. ◦ They may be in a core area or a different department. ◦ Elective classes are not guaranteed.

Applications must be submitted for entry into vocational programs. ◦ Health Sciences apply in 9 th grade. ◦ HVAC ◦ Welding ◦ Carpentry ◦ Welding ◦ Automotive ◦ Fire Safety and Management apply in 10 th grade.

 Regular – 4.0 ◦ Exposes student to mandated state benchmarks  Honors – 5.0 ◦ Extends the depth of study beyond a regular class  Advanced Placement (AP) – 6.0 ◦ College level course ◦ Students are required to take the AP Exam

 AP Courses: ◦ Curriculum mandated by the College Board ◦ Exam administered in Spring ◦ 35 dollar exam fee ◦ Exam score determines college credit ◦ Modified grading scale ( = A)  Dual Credit Courses: ◦ Student “dual enrolled” in MCHS AND college ◦ Curriculum driven by local college and high school ◦ Must pay the college fee ◦ Course grade determines college credit ◦ MCHS grading scale ( = A)

 Is foreign language required for graduation? ◦ No but 2 credits of the same foreign language are required to enter 4-year colleges.  Will my student get all the classes he/she selects? ◦ Effort is made to accommodate every student’s requests, however ……  Can my senior get any job and co-op?

 Seniors must be part of a school sanctioned program to co-op.