PROGRAM OF STUDIES

The MHRD Program of Studies is your guide to the 200+ courses offered in the District.  This website provides accurate and timely information about courses offered in district, as well as related policies and procedures (schedule changes, rank/GPA, etc.) 

THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN PLANNING YOUR PROGRAM

1. In order to graduate, all students need a total of 140 credits. Five credit courses run the entire year and two and a half credit courses are semester offerings.  Please refer to the "Graduation Requirements" page in the Program of Studies to review the graduation requirements for all incoming freshmen. 

2. The district has an alternate day block schedule format including lunch; therefore, every student should select enough credits to fill a minimum of seven blocks (eight blocks are possible). English, world history, mathematics, and science levels are determined by 8th-grade teacher recommendations (current performance and previous standardized testing results are considered). All 9th graders must take Physical Education and Health.  Additional course selections will depend upon a student's interest and ability. Parents and students should refer to the Program of Studies for program suggestions and course descriptions. Students are strongly encouraged to select a course in world language, visual/performing arts, and/or twenty-first century life and careers to fulfill state and district requirements.

3. Parents and students should be aware that there may be minor changes in a requested schedule due to a conflict in scheduling some courses. In these cases, students may not be scheduled for their first or second elective course selections to complete the schedule.  If you are contemplating a change to your recommended academic (core) courses or electives (non-core), please refer to the "Schedule Change Calendar" section located in the general information page of the Program of Studies. Careful planning and knowledge of course offerings will help avoid such requests. 

4. In accordance with Board of Education policy, all students who participate in athletics or after-school activities sponsored by the school, including those associated with classes such as Yearbook Publications or TV Production will be entered into the random drug testing pool. Participation in all athletic programs or after-school activities is voluntary. 

BASIC SKILLS/COURSE LEVEL ADJUSTMENTS

At the end of 8th grade, middle school teachers will collaborate with the high school staff to make final recommendations for course placement.  Grades, standardized test scores, teacher recommendations, and scores on any placement exams (mathematics) will be taken into consideration to determine if any adjustments need to be made to course recommendations.  Parent requests to waive their child into a higher level academic course will ONLY be considered up to June 30th.

CAREER EXPLORATION