1. MHS Scheduling for Future Freshmen 2017-2018 School Year
Dr. Eric Sparkenbaugh – Last Names (A-Go)
Mr. Dustin Kerr – Last Names (Gr-Pe)
Mrs. Christina Kolbert – Last Names (Pf-Z)

2. Scheduling Lesson for 2017-2018
Graduation requirements
Course of Study Handbook
Course Request Sheet
Recommendations
Alternate Courses
Deadlines
Reminders

3. Graduation Requirements
4 -English
4 -Social Studies
4 -Math
3 -Science
1 -Physical Education/ Health
.25 -Financial Literacy
9 -Electives
25.25
Proficient Score on the Algebra I, Biology, and English Literature Keystone Exams

4. The updated Course of Study was emailed to you or can be found on the district website:

5. English Department English Electives English 9 Honors English 9
Communication/ Argumentation (CHS)
Creative Writing(.5)
Mass Media Studio
Television/Video Production (CHS)
Radio/Podcast Broadcasting
Digital Media Production
Contemporary Literature (.5)
College Entrance Exam Test Prep (Reading/Writing) (.25)
Drama I (.5)
Drama II -Stagecraft (CHS)
Public Speaking (.5)
Film and/as Literature I and II (.5)
Intro to Mass Media

6. Social Studies Department
US History 9
Honors US History 9
Social Studies Electives
Psychology (.5)
Intro to Sociology (.5)
Psychology (CHS)

7. Math Department Algebra IA Statistics Algebra IB Trig/Algebra III
Geometry
Honors Geometry
Algebra II
Honors Algebra II
Pre Calc/Trig
Honors Precalc/Trig
Statistics
Trig/Algebra III
CHS Statistics
Calculus
Business Calc (CHS)
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Calculus III
College Entrance Exam Test Prep(Math .25)

8. Science Department (Physical Sciences)
Fundamentals of Chemistry and Physics
General Chemistry
Honors General Chemistry
CHS Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
General Physics I
General Physics II
Honors Physics I
Basic Physics for Science and Engineering (CHS)

9. Science Department (Life Sciences)
Biology
Honors Biology
Botany
Principles of Biology (CHS)
Honors Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology (CHS)

10. Science Department (Biomedical Sciences)
Principles of Biomedical Science (Year 1)
Human Body Systems (Year 2)
Medical Interventions (Year 3)
Biomedical Innovation (Year 4)
Biological and Environmental Engineering

11. Science Dept. (Comprehensive Sciences)
Environmental Sciences (CHS)
Meteorology I (.5)
Meteorology II (.5)
Introduction to Meteorology (CHS)
Astronomy I (.5)
Astronomy II (.5)
Welcome to the Universe (.5)
Forensic Science (.5)

12. Technology Education Department
Tech Lab (.5)
Robotics (.5)

13. Tech. Ed. Dept. (Engineering Track)
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Digital Electronics
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Engineering Design and Development

14. Project Based Learning

15. Business Education Department
Intro to Business (.5) (Level 1)
Marketing and Advertising (.5) (Level 1)
Accounting I (.5)
Financial Accounting CHS (.5)
Introduction to Business Management (.5)
Hospitality and Tourism (.5)
CHS Business Management CHS (.5)
Principles of Marketing CHS (.5)
Hospitality and Tourism CHS (.5)
Sports, Arts, Entertainment, Event, Non-Profit, Marketing and Management App. CHS (.5)

16. Computer Science Intro to Programming Visual Basic (CHS)
Intermediate Programming Java (CHS)
Intro to Web Design and Dev CHS (.5)
Inter Web Design and Dev. CHS (.5)
Smart Desk

17. CyberSTEM CYBERSECURITY Program
Intro to Info Science (Advanced) CHS
Computer Security CHS
Cyber Security and the Law CHS

18. World Language Department
Spanish
French
Mandarin Chinese
Levels I, II, III, IV, V
Honors III, IV, V
Spanish V CHS

19. Family and Consumer Science
Early Childhood Development (.5)
Middle Childhood Development – Child Psychology of the Elementary Student
Child and Adolescent Development (CDA Certification)
Financial Literacy (.25)

20. Visual Arts Department
Drawing and Painting (I, II, III) (.5)
3D Art and Design I, II, III (.5)
These semester courses will engage students in the process of creating three dimensional works of art
Advanced Art (.5)
This year long course will include drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and art history. Students should see art faculty specific to course prerequisites and/or questions.

21. Music Department Music Tech Production I and II (.5)
Fundamentals of Music Theory (.5)
Guitar Class I and II (.5 each)
AP Music Theory
Freshman Chorus
Concert or Honors Concert Choir
Freshman Band
Concert Band or Honors Concert Band
Percussion Ensemble or Honors Percussion Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble or Honors Jazz Ensemble

22. Physical/Health Education Department
Team and Individual Sports (.5)
Lifetime Activities (.5)
Fitness (.5)
Health (.5)
Aquatic Conditioning (.5)
Strength and Conditioning (.5)
Partner’s Physical Education (.5)
Advanced Physical Education (.5)

23. Make sure you get an Application
Parkway Programs
Auto Body Repair
Automotive Technology
Construction Cluster
Electrical Systems Tech
Masonry
Welding
Building Construction Tech
HVAC
Cosmetology
Nail Tech
Teacher License
Culinary Arts
Digital Multimedia Technology
Health Assistant
Information Technology Essentials
Public Safety Technology
SMARRT
Veterinary Technology
Make sure you get an Application

24. Teachers will make all recommendations for core courses and foreign language selections using the grade specific Course Request Sheet

25. Recommendations for next Year
Mr. Flaherty

26. Selecting Alternate Elective Courses
This section needs to be a list of DIFFERENT electives than selected above:

27. REMEMBER PARENT & STUDENT SIGNATURES

28. Course Selection Sheets are due back next week:
Deadline
Course Selection Sheets are due back next week:
Thursday, February 23rd

29. REMINDERS
Core subject teachers will complete and sign the scheduling form.
Make sure that you schedule exactly 7 credits unless you are a Parkway Student
Check to see that you have the required credits for graduation.
Check to see that you meet the prerequisites for a course.
List alternative electives on the bottom of your sheet. These are required in case there is a conflict with your selections.
Forms are to be reviewed and signed by your parent/guardian.