1. 2018-2019 Scheduling Information and Graduation Requirements
Class of 2022
Dr. Brian Disney, Principal

2. New Graduation Pathway Requirements
Begins with Class of 2023 (current 7th graders)
but can be used for current juniors, sophomores, freshmen, and 8th graders.
In Rule-Making now; we do not have details at this time.

3. Graduation Requirements Philosophy
To succeed in some form of quality postsecondary education and training, every Hoosier high school graduate will have:
Awareness of and engagement with individual career interests and options
Foundation of academic and technical skills
Demonstrate employability skills

4. Graduation Requirements Overview
Currently, graduates must satisfy two requirements:
High School Diploma
Graduation Qualifying Exam (ISTEP+ Grade 10)
With new requirements, graduates must satisfy all three Graduation Pathway Requirements:
Employability Skills
Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
No More Graduation Exam (and No More Retesting)

5. Learn and Demonstrate Employability Skills
Must be validated locally by Student-Work Product and School Validation
Options:
Project-Based Learning: capstone, research, other major project-based learning
Service-Based Learning: meaningful volunteer or civic engagement, school-based activity for at least one academic year
Work-Based Learning: internship, Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate, employment outside of the school day
Standards may include Indiana’s Employability Skills Benchmarks and comparable character development benchmarks.

6. Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
Honors Diploma
ACT, SAT, or ASVAB test scores
Industry credential, certification, or apprenticeship
CTE Concentrator (6 HS credits in one CTE pathway like Ag)
AP/Dual Credit (C average in at least 3 courses one of which must be English, math, science, or social studies)
Locally-created pathway (requires State Board approval)

7. Graduation Requirements Review
Starts with Class of 2023 (current 7th graders) but can be used for current juniors, sophomores, freshmen, and 8th graders.
Graduates must satisfy all three Graduation Pathway Requirements: High School Diploma, Employability Skills, and Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
Department of Education and State Board of Education are currently working on the details.
Introduce counselors

8. MHS School Counselors Mrs. Mitchel: A-Fe Mrs. Colbert: Fi-Mc
Mrs. Iams: Me-Te
Mrs. Mikesell: Th-Z

9. Graduation Requirements

10. Core 40 8 credits of English
6 credits of Math: one math or QR course each year, including Alg I, Geometry, and Alg II
6 Science credits, to include Bio I, and either Chem I, ICP, or Physics.
6 Social Studies credits, including US History, World History, Government and Economics.
Minimum = 40 CREDITS

11. Core 40: Academic Honors 8 credits of English
8 credits of Math – must have math all 4 years of high school
6 Science credits: to include Bio I and Chem I, ICP, or Physics, ESSC.
6 Social Studies credits: US History, World History, Government, Economics
3 years of one foreign language, or 2 years of one + 2 years of a 2nd foreign language
2 Fine Arts credits– Music, Art, Theatre Arts, Student Publications
Earn 6 college credits, 4 AP credits, or a combination of the two
Minium cumulative GPA 2.7 by graduation
Minimum = 47 CREDITS

12. Academic Honors Requirements (cont)
Earn 6 college credits, 4 AP credits, or a combination of the two:
1. Two year-long AP courses, totaling 4 AP credits OR
2. Two DC courses, totaling 6 college credits OR
3. One AP course and one year-long AP course
AHD does NOT require “Honors” courses

13. Technical Honors diploma
Complete all requirements for Core 40.
Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following:
Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential, or
Pathway dual credits from the approved dual credit list resulting in 6 transcripted college credits
Earn a grade of “C-” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma.
Have a cumulative grade point average of a “2.7” or better.
Complete one of the following,
Any one of the options (A - F) of the Core 40 with Academic Honors
Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys: Reading for Information – Level 6, Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and Locating Information - Level 5.
Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75.
Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass: Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80.
Minimum = 47 CREDITS

14. Language Arts & U.S. History -Honors (ID) or Regular
Students who are diligent about completing/turning in homework, school attendance, are likely to be successful in English 9 Honors ID.
Must be earning A or high B in current class
If students sign up for English 9 Honors ID, they will be co-enrolled in U.S. History Honors ID. Together, these classes will focus on content-specific literacy and writing skills.

15. Students Who Successfully Completed: Algebra, Adv
Students Who Successfully Completed: Algebra, Adv. Math, and/or Biology in 8th grade:
Alg 1: next math course is Geometry Honors (based on success in Alg I and teacher recommendation).
Adv. Math 8: next math course is Alg I H
Biology: next science course options include: Chem I, Chem I Honors, and/or Principles of Biomedical Science, depending on success in Algebra I

16. Freshman year is a big transition, even for strong students.
Do I take the rigorous class and risk a lower grade or take the easier class and ensure a good grade?
Freshman year is a big transition, even for strong students.
Consider time commitments
Focus on strengths/interests
Maintain balance
Consider teacher recommendations
Do not overschedule your workload

17. MHS Curriculum Guide 2018-19 MHS Curriculum Guide:
Please read course descriptions when selecting courses
Prerequisites, length of course, grade level and cost
Opportunities for Dual Credit and AP courses are marked in course manual
Elective PE courses
Sports physical required for Elective PE Adv. Physical Conditioning (APC)
Water Fitness is prerequisite for Lifeguarding (must be 15 to take LG)
Students are eligible to take one Study Hall per semester. Please include this in your course requests in Skyward

18. MHS Curriculum Guide Please Note… Course Description Length of Course
Grade Level
Estimated Cost
Prerequisites

19. FRESHMAN ELECTIVE OPTIONS
Agricultural Education
Introduction to Agriculture
Business & Information Technology
Introduction to Business
Prep for College & Careers
Principles of Business Management
Career-Based Education
Introduction to Engineering & Design/PLTW
Introduction to Construction
Family & Consumer Sciences
Introduction to Culinary Hospitality
Interpersonal Relationships
Foreign Language
Spanish I
French I
Health & P.E.
Elective PE
Language Arts
Speech
Advanced Speech
Journalism
Science
Principles of Biomedical Sciences/PLTW
Performing Arts
Band
Choir
Orchestra
Theatre Arts
Advanced Theatre Arts
Visual Arts
Introduction to 2D Art
Introduction to 3D Art
Photography
2nd semester options

20. Credits
One semester class = 1 credit. For each class you pass, you earn 1 credit.
(No cred. study hall/TA)
7 periods per day x 2 semesters = 14 credits per school year (if no study hall)
If study hall each semester for four years = 48 credits (12 year x 4 years)
Minimum number of credits for a diploma is 40. The Th and AHD diplomas require a minimum of 47 credits.
There is time in the day to complete 56 credits over 4 years.
Chronic Absences: students may lose credits

21. Area 31 career center (11th & 12th)
Apply spring of 10th grade year
Attendance, discipline, & credits
Most programs offer dual credit & lead to a Technical Honors diploma

22. Scheduling/Course Requests
Please review and sign the form with your parent/guardian.
Students will enter requests into Skyward on Friday.
No requests for changes after May 1. This includes changes to the second semester.

23. on the MCSC/MHS sites: school counseling > scheduling
Ashley
Student

24. Ashley Student Journalist Therapist English 9 1002A Algebra 1 2520A
Biology 3024A
US History 1542A
English B
Algebra B
Biology 3024B
US History 1542B
on the MCSC/MHS sites: school counseling > scheduling

25. Ashley Student Journalist Teacher English 9 1002A Algebra 1 2520A
Biology 3024A
US History 1542A
English B
Algebra B
Biology 3024B
US History 1542B
on the MCSC/MHS sites: school counseling > scheduling
Foreign language?
Arts Program?
Phys Ed/Health?
Fill in with electives!

26. Online Scheduling

27. What Happens Next?
We use student requests to generate the master schedule.
Counselors will meet with students individually to finalize course requests.
Requests for a particular teacher or lunch period cannot be accommodated.
Finalized schedules will be available at the start of next school year.

28. Make High School Count! Grades GPA & class rank
Get community service and volunteer experience
Get involved in clubs/extracurricular activities
Have a career/college action plan

29. IHSAA and NCAA requirements
IHSAA: For high school athletic eligibility, student- athletes must 5 classes.
NAIA:
NCAA:
Eligibility Center: calculate Core Course GPA

30. 21st Century Scholars

31. Q & A Session
Mrs. Mitchel– A-Fe
Mrs. Colbert– Fi-Mc
Mrs. Iams– Me-Te
Mrs. Mikesell– Th-Z