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Welcome Future Sundevils! Class of 2022 High School Trimester vs. Middle School Trimester 1 tri = 2 trimesters = 1 years a year worth of coursework August June MCHS MCHS MCHS Trimester Trimester Trimester 5 credits 5 credits

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Welcome Future Sundevils! Class of 2022

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High School Trimester vs. Middle School Trimester

MCHS Trimester

5 credits

MCHS Trimester

5 credits

MCHS Trimester

5 credits

2 trimesters = 1 year’s worth of coursework

1 year 1 tri = ½ a year

Middle School Trimester Middle School Trimester Middle School Trimester

August June August June

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High School Trimester vs. Middle School Trimester

MCHS Biology 2 MCHS Biology 1 MCHS Draw/Paint 1

2 trimesters = 1 year’s worth of coursework

1 year 1 tri = ½ a year

MS Science 2 MS Science 1 MS Science 3

August June August June

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Sample 9th Grade Schedule

Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3

  • Hon. English 1

Off Roll 1st

  • Hon. English 2

Integrated Math 1a Integrated Math 1b Integrated Math 2a French 1 Draw/Paint 1 French 2 Freshman PE Biology 1 Biology 2 Off Roll 5th Freshman PE Freshman PE

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Facts about MCHS Trimester System

  • Two Trimesters = 1 year’s worth of coursework
  • Students take 4 or 5 classes a day
  • 70 min. class periods
  • 3 trimesters per year –Each tri 12 weeks long
  • Classes & teachers may change each trimester

What this means for you:

  • More room for electives! More academic electives make

you a more competitive applicant for college!

  • Flexibility in schedule!
  • Freshmen can have “Off Roll” 1st or 5th period.
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MCHS Core Course Experiences

Subject Requirements Each box = 1 Trimester (5 credits per class, per trimester)

  • A. World History- 10th grade 2 trimesters

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

  • A. US History- 11th grade 2 trimesters

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

  • A. Civics/Economics- 12th grade 2 trimesters

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

  • B. English- 8 trimesters

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

  • C. Math- 6 trimesters

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

  • D. Biological Science- 2 trimesters

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

  • D. Physical Science- 2 trimesters

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

  • E. Language other than English- 4 trimesters

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

  • F. Visual and Performing Arts- 2 trimesters

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

  • G. College Elective- 2 trimesters

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Physical Education- 4 trimesters 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Health Science- 1 trimester 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5  Students must also earn a total of 230 Credits (85 elective)  We encourage all students to take at least one Advanced Placement course and at least one CTE (Career/Technical Education) course to be best prepared for College and Career.

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Course Request Worksheet

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Elective Options for 9th Grade

Visit our resource page for course descriptions. https://www.smore.com/k82df-sundevil-class-of-2022

AVID

Intro to Engineering & Design

Choir Band Tall Flags

Journalism

Drawing/ Painting

3D Computer

Animation Art Appreciation Photography Design Mixed Media

  • Tech. Production

for Theater

AP Art History Drama Fire Science

First Responder

F: Visual/Perf Art G: College Elective Other Electives

Auto

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Tips for Choosing Classes…

  • Make 15 total selections, including off-roll:
  • Some courses will be pre-loaded into the computer for you.
  • Do not search for courses by title. Enter by COURSE

number as listed on the Course Request Worksheet.

  • For two part courses, (English1-2) be sure to enter BOTH

course numbers.

Course Title Number of selections Off Roll period 5, Tri 1 1 selection Draw/Paint 1 1 selection Biology 1-2 2 selections Spanish 1-2-3 3 selections

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Your List Online…

  • This is what your completed entry

should look like.

Cour Course se Number Number Cour Course se Title Title 000303 Honors High School English 1 000304 Honors High School English 2 701012 Integrated Math Ia 801013 Integrated Math Ib 901016 Integrated Math 2a 001230 Biology 1 001231 Biology 2 000470 Spanish 1 000471 Spanish 2 001400 Freshman PE 001401 Freshman PE 901400 Freshman PE 061925 Off Roll 5th period - trimester 3 000857 3D Computer Animation 1

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Tips for choosing classes

  • For English, Math, Science and World Language

placement, talk with your current teachers and have them recommend the course you should take in 9th grade.

  • Read the course descriptions carefully for electives.
  • Don’t forget Alternates! Enter 1st choices as part of your

15 classes. At the bottom of the screen you will enter and rank Alternates for Electives and World Language.

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Academic Habits Matter…

  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • Personal Responsibility
  • Self-Advocacy

Develop and keep these good habits up to be prepared for the rigors of high school!

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Important Dates

  • MCHS Family Night – March 12th 6pm – PAC
  • Parent/student walk-in Q & A Sessions:

MCHS Sun Center March 8th 8:00am-11:30am & 1:30pm-3:30pm March 16th 7:30-9:00 am

  • Deadline to complete online course selection:

March 30th at midnight

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How to Get More Information

  • 8th grade Transition Information:

https://www.smore.com/k82df

  • Follow us on Instagram

@mcsundevils

  • Follow us on Twitter

@Principal_Magno or @mchs_suncenter or @MtCarmelRedSea

  • Email any questions you have to:

mchsinfo@gmail.com