FAQ

A passing grade at MHS is a 65 or above.

Absences are cumulative and can result in a reduction of credit. MHS will record daily attendance as a means to determine credit loss. Credit loss is calculated based on cumulative unexcused daily absences at the end of the academic school year.

• Absence from a class period for more than 10 minutes will result in an absence being recorded for the entire class, unless the student is absent due to a school counselor’s appointment, a school-mandated meeting, or is seeking medical attention in the school nurse’s office. 

• A school tardy is defined as a student arriving to class after 7:25 a.m. Four (4) unexcused school tardies will result in an unexcused absence and subject to credit loss determinations. Every fourth time a student achieves an unexcused tardy they will be assessed another unexcused absence. 

See the MHS Student-Parent handbook for more details.

There are 19 Advance Placement courses at MHS.
None are open to Freshman, but a few are open to Sophomores.

Great question!
Use these resources to see your options.  

• MHS Electives Google Slides 

• Grade 9 Electives Google Doc 

NO! There are lots of electives outside the core academic areas such as electives in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Business and Technology, and others. Choose courses that are of interest to you.

Yes you do! You will need to take a one semester course each year.

• Grade 9: Introduction to Wellness

• Grade 10: Introduction to Fitness

• Grade 11: Health Dynamics

• Grade 12: PE or Wellness class of your choice

YES!
For incoming Freshman, there are honors electives in ELA, Science, Civics, and Math. For most of them, you will need the recommendation from your grade eight teacher. If your teacher recommends you for an honors elective, you do not need to take  the honors level.
Check the listing of electives to find them.

This is to let you know what level to select if you choose to request an elective in English, social studies or science, such as creative writing. You DO NOT have to choose an elective in this area.

Check to see if you are trying to add the correct class level that was recommended for you. 

Some classes are by recommendation only. You can reach out to your school counselor for additional information.

YES! Choosing alternate electives allows you the best opportunity to be enrolled in classes that you would like to take. If you do not choose alternates and your primary classes are not available, a class will be chosen for you.

Please keep in mind how teachers make their recommendations.

Some basics are:

• Student is well prepared for class. Preparation includes bringing the proper materials and completing all nightly homework assignments.

• Student completes all assignments and presents them in a neat and organized manner.

• Student takes an active role in class discussion on a daily basis.

• Student is an independent test-taker who plans and uses time wisely.

• Student is motivated to learn and actively engaged in the learning process.

• Student is willing to seek out extra help when needed.

Check out the criteria for specific course levels in each discipline in the Program of Studies. 

Please refer to this document if you would like request a course level change.