1. Welcome Class of 2023 Forecasting for 2019- 2020

2. Introductions Principal: Mr. Berzinski Associate Principal: Dr. Bean
Dean of Students: Ms. Foley
Athletic Director: Mr. Moore
Counselors:
Mrs. McKenzie A-L
Mr. Rubrecht M-Z

3. Based on Mastery, NOT Points
Proficiency Grading
Based on Mastery, NOT Points
Our students are individuals who CAN achieve great things. They may not all achieve the same things at the same time. Final grade should reflect achievement of objectives for the term, regardless of when mastery occurred.

4. Proficiency Grading Traditional Grading Proficiency Grading
Unit 1 Test: 50%
50% %
Unit 1 Test: 50% (2 Points)
Unit 2 Test: 75%
62.5% (D) % (B)
Unit 2 Test: 75% (3 Pts)
Unit 1 Test: 100% (4 Pts)
Unit 3 Test: 75%
66.7% (D) % (B)
Unit 3 Test: 75% (3 Pts)
Unit 4 Test: 75%
68.75% (D) % (B)
Unit 4 Test: 75% (3 Pts)
Unit 2 Test: 100% (4 Pts)

5. The Forecasting Process is VERY important
The Forecasting Process is VERY important. Students will not be able to drop classes they forecast for. Please help your students choose the classes that are the best fit for them.

6. Forecasting Process
Fill out Forecasting Sheet (handed out on 2/20 to MRMS). Counselors to visit MRA tomorrow.
MRMS - 3/5 Students to computer lab to online forecast must have paper sheet with them at this time. MRA will turn in paper copies. MHS counselors will enter by hand once registration paperwork is turned in.
Window to make online changes closes March 8th. Students can forecast at home.

7. Curriculum Guide Is available online
General School and Academic information
Has all course information
Listing of all College Credit Courses
20_curriculum_guide___forecasting_information

8. Required Courses for Freshman
Freshman English A and B(Standard or Honors)
World History and Geography
Integrated Science A and B
Algebra or Geometry A and B
Placement Determined by 8th grade Math Teacher
PE 101

9. Elective Classes
After required courses, freshman have room for 7 or 6 elective courses depending upon their math course.
Spanish is a two trimester course. It is not required for graduation but is for entrance into all 4 year universities. Although it is an elective, Spanish is challenging.
Band and Chorale are 3 Trimester Courses. There is an application process for Yearbook. There are elections for Leadership. Please do not include Leadership in your choices.

10. College Credits
Students can earn up to a year and a half worth of college credits. These are guaranteed to transfer to any state university in Oregon.
The list of courses available for college credit can be found on page 9 of the curriculum guide.

11. College Credit Courses Available to Freshman
Intro to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
All Agriculture Courses
Metal Design and Fabrication 3 Course Sequence (Metals 1A, Metals 1B, and Metals 2)
Computer Applications 1
Accounting A and B
Business Law

12. Trimester System Students take 5 classes / 3 times
2.5 Credits Earned Per Trimester- .5 per class
7.5 total credits earned per year- 30 credits total
26 credits required to graduate
1 year= 2 trimesters
This means student will only have core classes two out of three trimesters.

13. Graduation Requirements
Credits 26
All 3 credits of math must be Algebra I and above
Test Scores-SBAC Testing in Junior Year
Senior Project

14. Diploma Options Honors Diploma (28 Credits)
Standard Diploma (26 Credits)
4 Years of Math
4 Years of Science
Required Honors Level Coursework
45 Hours College Credit
30 Volunteer Hours
GPA 3.5 Overall
Meet with your counselor!!
4 Years of English
3.5 Years Social Studies
3 Years of Math
3 Years of Science
Standard Diploma Coursework

15. Homeroom Meets Monday –Thursday for approx. 30 minutes.
Students have the same homeroom all 4 years of high school.
Student receive a S/U grade and .25 credit per year.
Homeroom focuses on the Senior Project, College and Career Readiness through Naviance, improving grades, study skills, team building, and community and school involvement.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays students are able to access teachers for help in any class.

16. Molalla High School Mathematics

17. Features of Every Mathematics Class
70% Target Tests % classwork/projects % final exam
2 week retake option or test corrections
Classes require that students bring a calculator (scientific or graphing)
Emphasis on Problem Solving, Conceptual and Procedural mathematics
Help Available for All Mathematics Classes
Homeroom Travel Days (2 - 3 times a week)
After school tutoring ( 4 days a week)
Suggested Online Help: Khan Academy and Learnzillion

18. 3 or more credits of mathematics to graduate The Math Sequence
Algebra 1 (2 tri or 3 tri)
Geometry (2 tri)
Algebra 2 required for 4 year universities
Algebra 2 (2 Tri)
Algebra Applications (2 Tri)
Math Analysis/ Calc 1 (3 tri)
Algebra 2 (2 Tri)
Consumer math (2 tri)
Passing score on SAT, ACT or OSAS(taken during 11th grade year)
Calculus II (2 tri)

19. MHS Athletics Fall Sports: -Boys and Girls Cross Country -Football
-Boys Girls Soccer
-Volleyball

20. MHS Athletics Winter Sports: -Boys and Girls Basketball
-Boys and Girls Swimming
-Wrestling

21. MHS Athletics Spring Sports: -Boys and Girls Track & Field
-Boys and Girls Golf
-Boys and Girls Tennis
-Baseball
-Softball