1. Academic Planning
Welcome Parents!

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

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

4. 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?

5. 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

6. 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

9. 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)

10. 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:

11. 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

12. 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.

13. DIFFERENT TYPES OF DIPLOMAS
REGULAR DIPLOMA
HONORS DIPLOMA
DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION

14. HONORS DIPLOMA
DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION
Meet ACT benchmarks:
Maintain “B” average and ONE of the following:
Refer to 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

15. 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.

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

17. Athlete INFORMATION
NCAA:
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.

18. STAY IN CONTACT!
9TH GRADE: Mrs. Cassie Williams
10TH GRADE: Mrs. Jenna Moses
11TH GRADE: Mrs. Leidy Newton
12TH GRADE: Mrs. Mary Fowler
Visit the school website at:
Click on the guidance link for more information.
FACEBOOK: McMinn County High School

19. SIGN UP FOR REMIND
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