1. Beginning Your Freshman Year at John Marshall High School

2. 24 credits in required and elective courses
Graduation Requirements
How many credits must a student earn to graduate?
24 credits in required and elective courses

3. What does a Credit Equal?
1 course per semester
EQUALS
0.5 credit
6 courses times 2 semesters in a year
EQUALS
6 credits
6 credits per year times 4 years
EQUALS
24 credits 
6 courses per semester
EQUALS
3 credits

4. What is a Passing Grade?
A passing grade is required to earn credit for a class
If a failing grade is earned in a required course, the course must be retaken
• Passing grades are:
A = 4.0
B = 3.0
C = 2.0
D = 1.0
Failing grades are:
F = 0

5. Course/Credit Requirements
Courses
English…………………………….4.0 credits
(includes 0.5 Speech)
Math ………………………………3.0 credits
(through Algebra II)
Science ……………………………3.0 credits
(Course that meet Biology, Chemistry, and Physics requirements)
Social Studies……………………..3.0 credits
(World History, US History, Geography, Government)

6. Course/Credit Requirements (cont).
Courses
Economics credits
Physical Education credits
Health credits
Fine Arts credits
Electives credits
Total Credits needed to graduate: 24.0 credits

7. Course Registration Guide
Page 17

8. Course Registration Guide
Page 13

9. What is an Honors Class? Honors Courses
Open to all students meeting the course prerequisites.
Alter the curriculum in terms of depth, rigor, and pace.
Promote higher level thinking skills and provide opportunity for a variety of extended projects.
Solid background and a mature work ethic are highly recommended.
Successful completion of the honors course is clearly defined on the student’s transcript.
PAGES 8-9 in Course Registration Guide

11. Required 9th Grade Courses
English Options (Full Year)
English I: Foundations
English I: Foundations Honors
11REN1
21REN1
11HEN1
21HEN1
Honors

12. Required 9th Grade Courses
Social Studies Options (Full Year)
World History
12RWH
22RWH

13. Required 9th Grade Courses
Math Options (Full Year)
Intermediate Algebra
Intermediate Algebra Honors
Geometry Honors *
Algebra II Advanced Functions Honors *
14RIA
24RIA
14HIA
24HIA
IA Honors
IAHonors
Geo Honors
14HGEO
24HGEO
Alg II Honors
14HA2A
24HA2A

14. Required 9th Grade Courses
Science Options (Full Year)
Biology
Biology Honors
PLTW: Principles of Biomedical Science
13RBIO
23RBIO
13HBIO
23HBIO
Honors
13HPBS
23HPBS
PLTW

15. Required 9th Grade Courses
Physical Education (Semester)
Individual Movement and Fitness
Foundations of Fitness
Introduction to Weight Training and Conditioning
Page 51

16. World Languages
Examples of local college world language requirements –
University of St. Thomas – four years
Carleton College – three years
University of Minnesota – all locations – two years
Gustavus Adolphus College – two years
Rochester Community and Technical College – no requirement of a world language
World language is not a required class in high school. Many four year colleges require two years of the same world language. Selective four year colleges may require three or more years of the same language.

17. 9th Grade Courses Elective Options Agriculture
Business, Marketing, and Technology Education
English Language Arts
Engineering
Family and Consumer Sciences
Fine Arts
Industrial Technology
Informational Technology
Reading
Science
World Language

18. Get Involved! In Activities & Athletics….
Art, Music, & Dance
Art Club
Jazz Ensemble
JM Color Guard
Northern Lites
Rhythm Nation
Leadership & Education
Anime Club
Concerned Student Task Force
G.P.S. (Guiding + Students)
International Youth Club
Latin Club
French Club
Pep-Fest Committee
Student Council
Sign Language Club
Mind Stimulating
Chess Club
Knowledge Masters Team
Math League
Science Olympiad
Service
Amnesty International
Gay/Straight Alliance
Key Club
National Honor Society
Social Science Service Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Drama & Speech
Rochord (Yearbook)
Rocket (Newspaper)
Speech Team
Theatre JM
Vocational/Professional
BPA (Business Professionals of America)
FCCLA (Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America)
FFA (Future Farmers of America)
Skills USA (VICA)

19. Get Involved! In Activities & Athletics….
Fall Sports
Winter Sports
Spring Sports
Football
Boys cross country
Girls cross country
Girls tennis
Girls swim/dive
Volleyball
Boys soccer
Girls soccer
Cheerleading
Rockettes
Alpine Skiing
Boys basketball
Girls basketball
Boys hockey
Girls hockey
Wrestling
Boys swim/dive
Gymnastics
Adaptive floor hockey
Boys golf
Girls golf
Boys tennis
Girls track
Boys track
Softball
Baseball
Boys lacrosse
Girls lacrosse

20. Add Time Schedule

21. Questions???

22. Come to Rocket Night January 19, 2017 starting at 6:30
in the Auditorium!

23. March 1, 2017 – Kellogg, Lincoln, RCLS, Resurrection, Friedell
JM Tours
February 22-24, 2017 – JA
March 1, 2017 – Kellogg, Lincoln, RCLS, Resurrection, Friedell