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MHS Learning Platforms: Course Options, Registration, and Academic Programs, Study notes of Communication

Information about various learning platforms, registration dates, and academic programs offered at MHS, including BlendEd classes, Virtual Learning Academy, P/AP & AP courses, Dual Credit, GT Course Options, LISD Collegiate Academy, Career Center classes, AVID elective, and ROTC. Students can find details about eligibility, course offerings, registration process, and benefits of each program.

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MHS Learning Platforms
Course Options, & Registration
โ— BlendEd classes
โ— Virtual Learning Academy
โ— P/AP & AP
โ— Dual Credit
โ— GT
Welcome, Class of 2020,
2021, 2022, 2023!
โ— Career Center
โ— AVID
โ— ROTC
โ— PSAT Team/ACT-SAT
Prep
โ— Counselors
Q&A session following the presentation.
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MHS Learning Platforms

Course Options, & Registration

โ— BlendEd classes โ— Virtual Learning Academy โ— P/AP & AP โ— Dual Credit โ— GT

Welcome, Class of 2020,

โ— Career Center โ— AVID โ— ROTC โ— PSAT Team/ACT-SAT Prep โ— Counselors

Q&A session following the presentation.

โœ“ A โ€œblendโ€ of face to face & online learning โœ“ Students can work from home on โ€œflex daysโ€ & attend class on face to face days โœ“ Options for flex day study locations โœ“ Improve study habits & student/teacher communication โœ“ Offers personalized learning & support โœ“ Available in a variety of subjects

BlendEd Classes:

Grades 9 - 12

โœ“ creates a climate of academically motivated students โœ“ goes deeper into the TEKS but has same curriculum as regular class โœ“ may involve more study time outside of class โœ“ carries a weighted multiplier towards GPA: AP- Level 3 P/AP- Level 2 Regular- Level 1 โœ“ consider balance in coursework & other activities when weighing options โœ“ uses Level-Down guidelines if needed (after 3 weeks or 9 weeks) โœ“ AP courses offer an AP test at the end of the course for approx $100 for college credit, depending on studentโ€™s score

Pre-AP & AP Courses:

Grades 9 - 12

โœ“ earn MHS credit & NCTC college hours simultaneously โœ“ some courses taught on MHS campus (others at NCTC Parker Square) โœ“ Recommended 3.0 GPA to enroll โœ“ Courses available during school year and/or summer โœ“ Excellent tuition value โœ“ Grades post to NCTC & LISD transcript โœ“ Counts as additional multiplier in GPA โœ“ See counselor to apply & for approved list of courses

Dual Credit Courses:

Grades 10, 11 & 12

โœ“ earn Associateโ€™s degree or up to 60 Dual Credit hours while in high school โœ“ excellent tuition value โœ“ located at The Colony HS โœ“ accepted students receive transfers โœ“ college coursework provided via Collin College โœ“ students accepted by application โœ“ Counts as additional multiplier in GPA โœ“ Full and half credits courses available โœ“ see your 8th grade counselor for more info

LISD Collegiate Academy:

enter in Grade 9

โœ“ Great course options that tie in w/college majors โœ“ Innovative electives not offered at home campus โœ“ 4th Science/Math classes available โœ“ Numerous certification programs available โœ“ Scheduled for two periods/two credits per semester โœ“ Practicums available โœ“ Busses available; students eat lunch at their home campus โœ“ Career Center East: http://lisd.net/cce โœ“ Dale Jackson Career Center: http://lisd.net/djcc

Career Center Classes:

Grades 9 - 12

โœ“ a college preparation elective class for grades 9 - 12 โœ“ teaches study skills & organization to optimize success โœ“ infuses college knowledge throughout the course โœ“ provides a sense of community- AVID โ€œfamilyโ€ โœ“ ideal for the academic middle, first generation college student, or first time P/AP student โœ“ Requires application & interview โœ“ partners with an advanced core class โœ“ See www.avid.org for national website

AVID elective:

Grades 9 - 12

โœ“ Absolutely NO requirement to join the military and NOT just for students who want to join the military โœ“ Fun elective course that can earn both a PE credit & a Public Service Endorsement โœ“ A place to EARN leadership experience & rank โœ“ Place where cadets learn to โ€œthink beyond themselves and this momentโ€ โœ“ A place to โ€œbelongโ€ & have a sense of family โœ“ Unique course with unique & memorable experiences โœ“ College scholarship opportunities

ROTC

Grades 9 - 12

Classes of 2020, 2021, & 2022 Registration Dates:

Jan 16: (^) Students received registration packets via

Marauder Time

Jan 23: MHS registration due in Skyward.

Course Card due to MT teacher.

Jan. 28 - Feb 8 MHS students meet with counselors

via 2nd period class

Feb 15: Current Freshman meet MHS counselors

when called for during the day

~ current Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors ~

Registration Reminders

  • Course selection will be done in the Studentโ€™s SKYWARD account.
  • Select 8 Credits, 6 Alternates
  • Pick classes & alternates wisely - read the CDG
  • Not on course card, your grade level cannot take
  • Consult with current teachers for appropriate courses
  • Obtain all necessary signatures- designated with an (*)
  • Can NOT honor semester, teacher, class period, or lunch requests
  • Not attending Marcus next year? MUST complete course request card
  • Failing? Recover credits in Summer School or Credit Recovery

Next PEP session:

ANGST Documentary

movie trailer

Save the Date! Wed. Feb. 27, 6:00pm

Marcus HS- Sigler Auditorium

~ open to middle & high schoolers, parents too! ~

Thank you for coming!

โ— BlendEd classes โ— Virtual Learning Academy โ— P/AP & AP โ— Dual Credit โ— GT

~ Q & A ~

โ— Career Center โ— AVID โ— ROTC โ— PSAT Team/ACT-SAT Prep โ— Counselors

Staff: Sign in for LISD credit. Students: pick up service hours slip.