1. Beginning Your Freshman Year at John Marshall High School

2. 24 credits in required and elective classes
Graduation Requirements
How many credits must a student earn to graduate?
24 credits in required and elective classes

3. 1 class per semester = 0.5 credit
Credits
1 class per semester = 0.5 credit
Expected Credits
End of S1
End of S2
9th Grade
3.0
6.0
10th Grade
9.0
12.0
11th Grade
15.0
18.0
12th Grade
21.0
24.0

4. What is a Passing Grade?
A passing grade is required to earn credit for a class
If a failing grade is earned in a required class, the class must be retaken
• Passing grades are:
A = 4.0
B = 3.0
C = 2.0
D = 1.0
Failing grades are:
F = 0

5. Requirements for Graduation
English
4 credits
English I English III - 1.0
English II English Elective 0.5 & Speech 0.5
Math
3 credits
Intermediate Algebra - 1.0
Geometry - 1.0
Algebra II Adv. Functions - 1.0
Science
3 credits
Biology Option - 1.0
Chemistry Option - 1.0
Physics Option - 1.0
Social
Studies
3 credits
World History Human Geography – 0.5
U.S. History U. S. Government – 0.5
Economics
0.5 credit
Physical
Education
0.5 credit
Foundation of Fitness or Individual Movement and Fitness or Introduction to Weight Training
Health
0.5 credit
Fine Arts
1 credit
Required Classes
15.5 credits

6. What are Electives? Agriculture Math Business Physical Education
English Language Arts
English Learners
Engineering
Family and Consumer Sciences
Fine Arts
Health Science Careers
Industrial Technology
Informational Technology
Math
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Special Education
Teaching as a Professional
World Language
Electives
8.5 credits

7. Registration Guide
Page 17

8. Registration Guide
Page 14

9. What are Honors Classes?
Open to all students meeting the course prerequisites.
Alter the curriculum in terms of depth, rigor, and pace.
Promote higher level thinking skills and provide opportunity for a variety of extended projects.
Solid background and a mature work ethic are highly recommended.
Successful completion of the honors course is clearly defined on the student’s transcript.
PAGES 8-9 in Registration Guide

11. Required 9th Grade Courses
English Options (Full Year)
English I: Foundations
English I: Foundations Honors
11REN1
21REN1
11HEN1
21HEN1
Honors

12. Required 9th Grade Courses
Social Studies Option (Full Year)
World History
12RWH
22RWH

13. Required 9th Grade Courses
Math Options (Full Year)
Intermediate Algebra
Intermediate Algebra Honors
Geometry Honors *
Algebra II Advanced Functions Honors *
14RIA
24RIA
14HIA
24HIA
IA Honors
IAHonors
Geo Honors
14HGEO
24HGEO
Alg II Honors
14HA2A
24HA2A

14. Required 9th Grade Courses
Science Options (Full Year)
Biology
Biology Honors
PLTW: Principles of Biomedical Science
13RBIO
23RBIO
13HBIO
23HBIO
Honors
13HPBS
23HPBS
PLTW

15. Required 9th Grade Courses
Physical Education (Semester)
Individual Movement and Fitness
Foundations of Fitness
Introduction to Weight Training and Conditioning
Page 52

16. World Languages Examples of local college world language requirements
University of St. Thomas – four years
Carleton College – three years
University of Minnesota – all locations – two years
Gustavus Adolphus College – two years
Rochester Community and Technical College – no requirement of a world language
World language is not a required class in high school. Many four year colleges require two years of the same world language. Selective four year colleges may require three or more years of the same language.

17. 9th Grade Courses Elective Options Agriculture Business
Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering
English Language Arts
Family and Consumer Sciences
Fine Arts
Industrial Technology
Physical Education
World Language

18. Electives Students have 1.5 credits of elective classes.
3 semester classes
1 year long class and 1 semester class

19. Electives - Line 7
If a student is planning on taking Rocket Choir, Concert Orchestra, or Concert Band, write it on line 7. (Guaranteed)
If a student wants a Study Hall, write it on line 7.
If a student writes a class on line 7, there is no guarantee that the student will have the class on his/her 9th grade schedule.

20. Electives - Lines 8 and 9
Please choose at least two alternate classes.

21. Finished Form Smith Sasha A 11REN1 21REN1 12RWH 22RWH IA IA 14RIA
Honors
13HBIO
Honors
23HBIO FF
08RFF
Life Act
08RLA
Spanish 1
15RSP1
Spanish 1
25RSP1
Rocket Choir
17RCHR
Rocket Choir
27RCHR
Info Tech Launch
06RITL
Reading
01RRDG
06RW1
Floral Design
Woods 1
0ARFDA

22. Get Involved! In Activities & Athletics….
Art, Music, & Dance
Art Club
Jazz Ensemble
JM Color Guard
Northern Lites
Rhythm Nation
Leadership & Education
Anime Club
Concerned Student Task Force
G.P.S. (Guiding + Students)
International Youth Club
Latin Club
French Club
Pep-Fest Committee
Student Council
Sign Language Club
Mind Stimulating
Chess Club
Knowledge Masters Team
Math League
Science Olympiad
Service
Amnesty International
Gay/Straight Alliance
Key Club
National Honor Society
Social Science Service Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Drama & Speech
Rochord (Yearbook)
Rocket (Newspaper)
Speech Team
Theatre JM
Vocational/Professional
BPA (Business Professionals of America)
FCCLA (Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America)
FFA (Future Farmers of America)
Skills USA (VICA)

23. Get Involved! In Activities & Athletics….
Fall Sports
Winter Sports
Spring Sports
Football
Boys cross country
Girls cross country
Girls tennis
Girls swim/dive
Volleyball
Boys soccer
Girls soccer
Cheerleading
Adaptive soccer
Dance Team
Boys basketball
Girls basketball
Boys hockey
Girls hockey
Wrestling
Boys swim/dive
Gymnastics
Adaptive floor hockey
Competition Dance Team
Boys golf
Girls golf
Boys tennis
Girls track
Boys track
Softball
Baseball
Boys lacrosse
Girls lacrosse
Adaptive softball

24. Add Time Schedule

25. Questions???

26. Come to Rocket Night January 16, 2018 starting at 6:30
in the Auditorium!

27. February 28, 2018 – Kellogg, Lincoln, RCLS, RLS, Friedell
JM Tours
February 21-23, 2018 – JA
February 28, 2018 – Kellogg, Lincoln, RCLS, RLS, Friedell