MHS Course Descriptions
UPDATED FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
UPDATED FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
English 9 - 1.0 CREDIT
English 10 - 1.0 CREDIT
English Electives, Grade 11/12 - 2.0 CREDITS
World History, Grade 9 - 1.0 CREDIT
United States History, Grade 10 - 1.0 CREDIT
Civics, Grade 11 - 0.5 CREDIT
Social Studies Electives - 0.5 CREDIT
Biology - 1.0 CREDIT
Science Elective - 1.0 CREDIT
Science Elective - 1.0 CREDIT
Sport & Fitness, Grade 9 - 0.5 CREDIT
Physical Education Electives (including Sport & Fitness repeated), Grades 10/12 - 1.0 CREDIT
(Student needs to earn Physical Education credits over three of their four years)
To earn a high school diploma, a student must fulfill and pass these minimum requirements as outlined by the Board of Education of the Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS). MAPS policy and state requirements mandate that high school students be scheduled for each period of the school day including classes and resources. (Policy 5110.1)