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Graduation Requirements Subjects Credits Mandatory Courses or Equivalents

Humanities
(9 credits)

English             


Social Studies


Fine Arts


Humanities Elective

4  


3 


1


1

1 English Credit each year for four years

Civics, US History   

Mastery Based Portfolio Credit

One humanities elective in the subject areas of Social Studies, English or World Language                           

World Language
(1 credit)

 Spanish 1

Spanish-department courses offered at MSMHS, accepted transfer World Language credits, or other World Language courses with prior administrative approval.

STEM
(9 credits)

Mathematics

Science and Aquaculture

 

 

3

6

                   

-

Traditional sciences, lab sciences, Marine Studies, and Aquaculture related courses

Electives
(2.5 credits)

 Across Subject Areas 2.5

Students are encouraged to enroll in electives that prepare them for post-secondary options and allow them to explore their interests.

Self-Wellness
(2 credits)

Health & Physical Education

Personal Wellness & Safety Education

1

 

1

-

 

Four Years of Advisory: Healthy & Balanced Living (.25 credits each year)
Finacial Literacy
(0.5 credit)

Personal Financial Management and Financial Literacy

 0.5

.5 mastery-based credit in Financial Literacy awarded through demonstration of mastery in an identified course aligned to approved Financial Literacy Standards.
Mastery-Based Diploma
(1 credit)		 Graduation Portfolio 1 Portfolio and Capstone Exhibition
25 Credits   25  
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Course Load Requirements

Grade    Minimum Number of Classes
9 7.25
10 7.25
11 6.25
12 6.25

 

The Scheduling Process

During the scheduling process, students will complete a course selection form. In addition to listing all courses they wish to take, students should also list alternative elective choices if applicable. Parents are asked to review and sign this form. Students will enter their selections into PowerSchool. Failure to complete this form and select courses in PowerSchool on time will limit opportunities for choice and flexibility in scheduling. 

Student Responsibilities in the Scheduling Process

  1. Discuss recommendations with your advisor, counselor, and academic teachers. Moreover, inquire about the teachers' expectations in those classes.
  2. Discuss the preliminary course selections with your parents.
  3. Read and discuss the Program of Studies with your parents.
  4. Have one of your parents sign the course selection form.
  5. Return the course selection form with your signature and that of a parent to your advisor by the designated deadline.
  6. During the designated time period input your course selections into PowerSchool.
  7. After receiving confirmation of your course selections, report any errors immediately to your advisor and/or counselor.
  8. Understand that the courses selected at this time will be the schedule of courses for the following year.