Academic Guide 2018 - 2019
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Moscow High School Moscow School District # 281 Academic Guide 2018 - 2019 Introduction The Moscow High School grades 9 - 12 Academic Guide is provided for the benefit of the students and staff, as well as the parents and patrons of the Moscow School District. It is designed to give information that will aid students and their parents in the selection of courses which will further career plans, as well as complete state and local graduation requirements. The 9 – 12 curriculum is reviewed each year to be certain that offerings are relevant to the needs of our students. Changes in the curriculum are made only after careful consideration of educational needs and the financial constraints of the Moscow School District. Every effort is made by the faculty to involve students and their families in the selection of courses which make up a student's schedule. While teachers and counselors may assist in the planning of the student's program, the final decision is the responsibility of those who are personally involved in the student's future. However, due to financial and physical constraints, schedule changes will be limited after final schedules are set. Mission Statement To provide the best education possible to prepare students for the complexities of adult life by creating a community of knowledgeable students who respect themselves and others and who accept responsibility for their actions in the world and community in which they live. Statement of Beliefs We Believe: All people can learn and learning is a life-long process. The family, community, and school district share a responsibility for the quality education of our youth. Students, families, and the schools should have high expectations for student success. Students need to achieve success in fundamental and advanced literacy. Teachers inspire learning and guide students in the acquisition of knowledge, skill, and attitudes. Individual strengths should be encouraged and developed. Schools prepare students for adult life. Erik Perryman Principal [email protected] Brett Clevenger Assistant Principal [email protected] Lance Abendroth Assistant Principal/Director of Activities [email protected] Charlene Jakich Counselor grades 9 and 11 [email protected] Diana Hicke Counselor grades 10 and 12 [email protected] Colleen Robbins Registrar [email protected] Moscow High School 402 East 5th Street Moscow, ID 83843 Phone (208) 882-2591 Fax (208) 892-1136 https://msd281.org/mhs/ MOSCOW HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2019 and 2020 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Graduation requirements are stated in terms of "credits earned." One credit is awarded for each semester of successfully completed work. To earn a Moscow High School Diploma, a total of fifty-one (51) credits are required. Subject Complete Within Credits Grades English 9 - 12 8 Speech 9 - 12 1 Mathematics (2 credits senior year) 9 - 12 6 Physical Education 9 - 12 2 Wellness 9 - 12 2 World History 9 2 U.S. History 10 – 11 2 U.S. Government 12 2 Senior Project 11 - 12 1 Economics 11 - 12 1 Science (4 Lab) 9 - 12 6 Humanities (Interdisciplinary Humanities, Fine 9 – 12 2 Arts or World Language) Total 35 Electives: The remaining credits of the total 9 - 12 16 requirement are to be chosen from the student’s selection of electives. Total Credits 51 Please note: Many out of state and private schools require students to have 2 years of the same world language and some require a year of art. It is important that students look at college admissions requirements when choosing their courses at Moscow High. If students or parents have questions regarding a specific college admissions requirements, please see one of the counselors for more information. MOSCOW HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2021 and Beyond GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Graduation requirements are stated in terms of "credits earned." One credit is awarded for each semester of successfully completed work. To earn a Moscow High School Diploma, a total of fifty-one (51) credits are required. Subject Complete Within Credits Grades English 9 - 12 8 Speech 9 - 12 1 Mathematics (2 credits senior year) 9 - 12 6 Physical Education I (1 semester) 9 - 10 1 Health (1 semester) 9 - 12 1 Physical Education Electives 9 - 12 2 World History 9 2 U.S. History 10 – 11 2 U.S. Government 12 2 Senior Project 11 - 12 1 Economics 11 - 12 1 Science (4 Lab) 9 - 12 6 Humanities (Interdisciplinary Humanities, Fine 9 – 12 2 Arts or World Language) Total 35 Electives: The remaining credits of the total 9 - 12 16 requirement are to be chosen from the student’s selection of electives. Total Credits 51 Please note: Many out of state and private schools require students to have 2 years of the same world language and some require a year of art. It is important that students look at college admissions requirements when choosing their courses at Moscow High. If students or parents have questions regarding a specific college admissions requirements, please see one of the counselors for more information. STATE OF IDAHO GRADUATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS These outline the minimum graduation requirements as outlined in IDAPA 08.02.03 104, 105, 106. School districts may have additional local requirements that impact student graduation Content Area State Credit Requirements Core of Instruction 29 credits Electives 17 credits Additional Requirements See Descriptions Total Credits 46 credits (minimum) By the end of the 8th grade, each student shall develop a parent-approved student learning plan for their high school and post-high school options. A sample learning plan can be found at: http://www.sde.idaho.gov/student-engagement/advanced-ops/files/programs/Generic-Learning- Plan.pdf CORE SUBJECT AREAS 29 CREDITS 9 credits Language Arts Speech credit can be obtained through other courses that meet English – 8 credits the state speech requirement as approved by the local district. Speech – 1 credit 6 credits Two credits must be taken in last year of high school. Mathematics Algebra 1 – 2 credits Students who have completed six (6) credits of math prior to the Geometry – 2 credits fall of their last year of high school, including at least two (2) Student Choice – 2 credits semesters of an Advanced Placement or dual credit calculus or high level course, are exempt from taking math during their last year of high school. 6 credits May include biology, physical science, chemistry, earth, space, Science and environment or approved applied science. AP Computer Lab-based – 4 credits Science, Dual Credit Computer Science, and Dual Credit Engineering can be considered as either a math or science credit. 5 credits Social Studies Courses such as geography, sociology, psychology and world US History – 2 credits history may not count towards this requirement. Government – 2 credits Economics – 1 credit 2 credits Humanities May include visual arts, music, theatre, dance or world language aligned to Idaho content standards for those subjects. 1 credit Health CPR is required to be taught in Health. (Effective for students entering 9th grade Fall 2015 or later.) Electives 17 Credits ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION Districts must offer at least one Advanced Opportunity such as: Advanced Opportunities Dual Credit, Advanced Placement, Technical Competency Credit, or International Baccalaureate. *For more information on Advanced Opportunities, visit: http://www.sde.idaho.gov/student-engagement/advanced- ops/index.html Required to include a written report and oral presentation by Senior Project end of grade 12 with guidelines set at the district level. Take either the ACT or SAT exam before the end of the student’s 11th grade beginning with students for the school year College Entrance Exam 2014 – 2015. Students who miss the college entrance exam in 11th grade because they moved to Idaho from out-of-state, were homeschooled or had a medical issue, could take the state funded make-up exam in the Fall of their 12th grade. *For more information on college entrance exams, visit: http://www.sde.idaho.gov/assessment/college/ Must take Pre-Algebra before entering 9th grade. A student will have met the high school content and credit Middle School Credit requirement for any required high school course if: The student completes such course with a grade C or higher before entering 9th grade; course meets the same content standards that are required for high school and course is taught by a properly certified teacher. Parents of middle school student taking a course for high school credit must be notified that the course is available for high school credit and must be given the option as to whether or not the course is transcribed. For more information on High School Graduation Requirements, visit: http://sde.idaho.gov/topics/hs-grad-req/ Registration Practices and Process COURSE SELECTION The Moscow High School counselors meet with students’ grade 8 -11 in an academic class to discuss pre-registration. Students are given the following material to aid them in course selection: ● registration or course selection form ● Academic Guide which includes graduation requirements and course descriptions ● copy of a transcript which indicates course work ● completed and remaining graduation requirements. THE MASTER SCHEDULE Once the student course selection data is entered into the computer program it is then determined how many sections of each class must be scheduled in order to satisfy student requests. The best effort is made to create a schedule that meets all student needs, but staffing issues and funding can create limitations. If a course enrollment is too low to justify staffing, the course will be dropped. As a result, students are encouraged to indicate a second choice for elective courses. SORTING STUDENTS INTO CLASSES Once the master schedule is created based on pre-enrollment numbers, teaching assignments are made based on appropriate certification and experience. Enrollment caps are issued on each class so that upon sorting, the computer program will as closely balance class enrollment as possible.