1. Requesting Classes 2018-2019 School Year Class of 2022
Welcome To South High!
Requesting Classes
School Year
Class of 2022

2. South High Counseling Team
Marsha Gaulke A-Car Co-Department Chairs
Kelsey Clark Cas-Ha
Lauren Lewis He-Ma
Don Dilla Mc-Ri
Farah Abuqalbeen Ro-Z Co-Department Chairs
Nneka Abdullah and Katherine Hanson, College and Career Center Coordinators
Renee Magney, and Richard Palmquist, Lynn Heldt, Clerical Support
Raqiya Mohamed, Lucia Mendez, Ali Osman Counselor and Coordinators for Gear Up
Mercedes Reynolds, Assistant Principal

3. Goals for this Evening Meet the Counseling Team and other Staff
Get an overview of high school requirements
Complete the Course Request Form for next school year’s classes

4. Notes about Graduation requirements:
The requirements addressed in this presentation apply to the class of 2021 and beyond.
Students are encouraged to meet with their counselor 1:1 twice a year to monitor progress.
Meeting these requirements is a student obligation and expectation.
We are here to support you.

5. 4-year Core Courses English: 4 full years
Social Studies: 3.5 full years
Honors World Studies/Humanities 1 (9th grade)
U.S. History/ Humanities 2 (10th grade)
Semester of Government, Semester of Economics and a Semester of AP Human Geography.

6. Math Sequence 3 Years Minimum (4 years is recommended):
Minimum sequence to graduate includes:
Intermediate Algebra
Geometry/Honors Geometry
Advanced Algebra
Other math electives include:
Pre-Calculus
AP AB Calculus
AP BC Calculus
AP Statistics
College Prep Algebra & Statistics

7. Science 9th –Physical Science 10th –Biology
11th –Chemistry or Physics (both are recommended before graduation)
12th – Electives in Science are highly recommended:
AP Environmental
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
PSEO Science course

8. World Languages Two-year minimum for Liberal Arts diploma.
Most colleges want at least 2 years of the same World Language; competitive colleges look for 3, 4, or more.
If you read, write, and speak a second language, you may waive or test out the requirement in college.

9. Fine Arts One year is required.
Music, visual arts, and graphic/digital photography classes count.
Half the value of some PLTW classes count (Intro and Principle of Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing. & Engineering Design and Development).

10. Physical Education and Health
Fitness for life 1 (1 semester).
Health 1 (1 semester).
Some students take these classes through MPS Online; space is limited.

11. AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination
Is a program, not just a course
Is for students in the “academic middle” who want to go to college and might need support
Historically underrepresented at college/university
AVID Coordinator: Katie Allebach-Franz

12. Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
Year-long college-level Engineering courses
May earn college credits.
For students “at or above” grade level in math and science.
Teaches problem-solving and creativity in a computer-based setting.
Half of the PLTW credit counts toward Fine Arts for Intro to Engineering and Principle of Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing. & Engineering Design and Development).
Principles of Engineering (P.O.E.) also counts for 1 year of Physics (additional online coursework required).

13. Completing the Course Selection Form
Be sure that Name, Student ID, Program, and next year’s grade level are all on the form.
Please include a phone number where we can reach you if we have questions.

16. Choose enough electives
You must provide 8 elective choices in order of
preference (with #1 being the elective you want the
most and #8 the elective you want the least).
Sometimes classes are not be offered or might conflict with the rest of your schedule.
If you don’t choose enough electives, we will select for you and you may have no option to change.

17. Making Careful Choices
We will hold you to your commitment to your courses
Consult with your family
Current teachers will provide recommendations to our school in World Languages and Math

18. Requests VS Schedules Course offerings are determined by:
Number of student requests
Budget
Staffing
Schedules are available at the August “Back to School Event.” Class schedules on the portal prior to this event are NOT final.

19. Thank you! We are glad you are here in our South High Community.
If you have individual questions, please speak to Counselors here in the auditorium, or staff in the commons.
Please leave your completed form with us as you exit the main door at the Welcome desk.
See you in August for the “Back to School Event.”