Class of 2025, 2026 and 2027 

English:....................................... 4 years (4 credits)

Social Studies:........................... 3.5 years (3.5 credits)

Math:........................................... 3 years of high school-level math (3 credits)

Science:....................................... 3 years (3 credits; Physical Science, Biology and Chemistry or Physics).

Fine Arts:.................................... 1 year (1 credit). A year-long or 2-semester classes in the following will meet the requirement: Art, ASE Collision Repair 1 & 2, CADD, Construction Welding 3, Dance, Music, or Theater.

Physical Education:................. 1 semester (.5 credits)

Health:........................................ 1 semester (.5 credits)

Ethnic Studies........................... 1 semester (.5 credits)

Elective Credits:....................... Course of your choice beyond those required for graduation (5.5 credits)

TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS:........ Minimum of 21.5 credits are needed to graduate.

Class of 2028 and Beyond

English:....................................... 4 years (4 credits)

Social Studies:........................... 3.5 years (3.5 credits)

Math:........................................... 3 years of high school-level math (3 credits)

Science:....................................... 3 years (3 credits; Physical Science, Biology and Chemistry or Physics).

Fine Arts:.................................... 1 year (1 credit). A year-long or 2-semester classes in the following will meet the requirement: Art, ASE Collision Repair 1 & 2, CADD, Construction Welding 3, Dance, Music, or Theater.

Physical Education:................. 1 semester (.5 credits)

Health:........................................ 1 semester (.5 credits)

Ethnic Studies........................... 1 semester (.5 credits)

Personal Finance...................... 1 semester (.5 credits)

Elective Credits:....................... Course of your choice beyond those required for graduation (5 credits)

TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS:........ Minimum of 21.5 credits are needed to graduate.

12th graders are allowed to register for one release period, either 1st or 7th period. Students must be on track to graduate in order to have this privilege. 9-11th graders are not allowed to have a release period; they are expected to choose 7 classes.

During Course Registration 

• Every effort will be made to communicate clear information about all courses so that students make informed course selections in February of the year prior to taking courses. 

• As counselors create student schedules, they will register students based on their selections, with priority given to ensuring students have courses required for graduation.

• Counselors will check-in with students who have selected courses that do not align with a student’s stated post-secondary goals. 

Start of the Semester/Year

• On-level courses: Students may meet with their school counselor to request to drop a course during the first week of class. Changes will only be made if the course was not selected by the student.

• College-credit courses, such as IB courses: Students may meet with their school counselor to request to drop a course during the first two weeks of class. The student and school counselor will complete an Advanced Academics Expedited Course Drop Form together.

• Teachers are encouraged to give assignments in the first two weeks that are representative of what will be required of students throughout the course so that students have an accurate understanding of course expectations.

At end of Quarter 1

• College-credit courses, such as IB courses: Students who are struggling in an advanced course may request to take the course Credit/No Credit for Quarter 2. They should initiate this conversation with their counselor in the last two weeks of Quarter 1.

• College-credit courses, such as IB courses: In rare circumstances, and recommendation from their counselor, social worker, or case manager, a student may request to drop a class at the end of Quarter 1.

  • The student and school counselor will start an Advanced Academics Drop Form together. The form requires a student to initiate conversations with their teacher, a parent/guardian, and finally get it signed off by the IB Coordinator.

  • This process should happen during the last two weeks of Quarter 1.

At end of Quarter 2 (Semester 1)

• For year-long, on-level courses: Students wishing to drop a course for 2nd semester should make an appointment with their school counselor. Changes will only be made if the course was not selected by the student.

• For year-long, college-credit courses, such as IB courses: Students may meet with their guidance counselor to request to drop a course for 2nd semester. 

  • The student and school counselor will start an Advanced Academics Drop Form together. The form requires a student to initiate conversations with their teacher, a parent/guardian, and finally get it signed off by the IB Coordinator.

  • This process should happen during the last two weeks of the semester.

At end of Quarter 3

• No students are allowed to drop a year-long course.

• For semester-long courses, the process outlined above for Quarter 1 applies.

A printable version of this information

• Math, Arts, CTE, and World Language placements should be chosen in consultation with your teachers. There are specific course sequences we want you to follow. 

• For IB Language and Literature, Science, and Social Studies, grade-specific offerings are open to any student who desires to take on the challenge.

If you have failed a class required for graduation, you need to see your counselor to plan for credit recovery. In general, you have four options for making up a failed class, all of which require you to register ahead of time with your counselor:

• 8th Period (after the regular school day)

• Winter Break Academy

• Spring Break Academy

• Summer School

IS PSEO RIGHT FOR YOU?

General Overview Slides 

General Overview Video

STEPS FOR PSEO-- complete by April 1 for fall semester and by November 1 for spring semester enrollment

1. Meet with your counselor about PSEO eligibility and planning in the semester before you want to do PSEO.

2. Do your research to determine what courses will transfer and be useful for you in the future. 

3. Complete the college PSEO application

4. Attend orientation and registration with the college.

5. Provide your college course schedule to your counselor.

COURSES APPROVED FOR GRADUATION CREDITS

Here is a list of university courses already approved within MPS for meeting graduation requirements. If you want to take a course NOT on this list, and have it count for a graduation requirement, see your counselor to request approval. 

• In order to practice, compete, or receive athletically-related financial aid as a freshman at a NCAA Division I or Division II college, the student-athlete must satisfy the requirements of the NCAA. 

• See the NCAA Eligibility Center website at http://eligibilitycenter.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.html in order to determine the approved classes at Roosevelt (241685) and to register as a student athlete.

• The NCAA will not accept the Pass/No Credit option for core academic courses. Please refer to the NCAA web site for additional information. Students must register online at www.NCAA.org in order to participate in collegiate athletics.