Course Credits

English 1,2,3,4, or ELD………………………………… 40
Mathematics………………………………………………… 30
Social Studies………………………………………………. 30
Science………………………………………………………… 20
Foreign Language or Fine Arts……………………. 10
Physical Education………………………………………. 20
Electives………………………………………………………. 80
Total Credits………………………………………………. 230

Students can only receive credits for a class once. Repeat classes cannot receive double credit. However, a student may repeat a class to improve a grade.

Elective Courses broaden students’ experiences. They are designed to provide a more complete curricular program of concept acquisition, subject matter, competence, skill development or enrichment.

Students who are 16 years of age or in the 11th or 12th grade may enrolled in SCROC. To receive Work Experience credits, students must submit a completed application, attend related instruction classes and complete all other requirements as outlined by the instructor.

Those students who are preparing for college/university should take additional courses such as foreign language, science, math and fine arts and/or advanced placement classes to meet UC/CSU requirements.

Expected School Wide Learning Results (ESLR’s)

The following five ESLR’s and accompanying rubrics represent characteristics that all of MHS students should possess upon graduation as they prepare to navigate through post-secondary life.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS WHO:

Read, write, listen and speak effectively for informal, formal and technological purposes
Read for literal, interpretive and inferential comprehension from a variety of texts
Write logical, clear, concise, grammatically correct prose
Listen and comprehend oral language for logical responses
Speak appropriately with confidence
Communicate respectfully across cultures
Possess the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to understand complex concepts across the curriculum
Analyze and evaluate real world encounters and interactions
Self-motivated and goal-oriented lifelong learners

 

 

Develop and implement conflict resolution strategies
Have strong work ethics with good job and life skills
Understand and exercise the rights, duties and privileges of good citizenship
Protect and respect the resources of their communities
Familiarize themselves with the employment opportunities available in their communities
Accept and adapt with confidence to new challenges

 

EFFECTIVE USERS OF TECHNOLOGY WHO:

Demonstrate knowledge of computer operations
Demonstrate competence in areas of technology to collect, store and analyze data
Research and analyze Internet data
Create meaningful data
Use technology to enhance communication

 

BROAD-MINDED INDIVIDUALS WHO:

Demonstrate an awareness of cultural differences, unique group histories and diverse perceptions
Exercise respect for self, the rights of others and their property
Communicate with sensitivity within and across cultures