Academic Guidance and Requirements for High School Sophomores
High school sophomore students need to complete specific credit requirements in English, Math, Science, History, Electives, and more to stay on track for graduation and meet university admission criteria. The class ranking system and class registration guidelines provide further insight into academic planning for high school students. Additionally, information on career and technical education (CTE) signature programs is highlighted, offering students a diverse range of potential pathways for their future careers.
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Requirements for Graduation English: 4 Credits Math: 4 Credits Science: 3 Credits (Must have Biology) Health: 0.5 Credit Physical Education: 0.5 Credit World History: 1 Credit United States History: 1 Credit Government: 0.5 Credit Economics: 0.5 Credit (Free Enterprise or 2 years of Marketing may substitute) CTE or Fine Arts: 1 Credit Electives: 6 Credits TOTAL CREDITS: 22 Foreign Language: If you are attending an in-state university, you will need 2 credits. *The Biomedical Science Program ONLY counts as electives.
Arizona Universities Requirements English: 4 Credits Math: 4 Credits (Algebra 1-2, Geometry, Algebra 3-4, and an advanced math class of which Algebra 3-4 is the prerequisite). Science: 3 Credits of Lab Science (1 year from each of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics). Social Studies: 2 Credits (1 must be American History) Foreign Language: 2 Credits of the same language. Fine Arts or CTE: 1 Credit (out of state universities require a Fine Art).
Class Ranking The following designated courses will be used when calculating high school class rank: Freshmen: English, Math, & Science Sophomores: English, Math, Science, & Social Studies Juniors: English, Math, Science, & Social Studies Seniors: English, Math, Science, & Social Studies If students take more than 1 class in the designated area in the same semester, the highest grade will be used.
Class Registration Repeating Classes: Please see list of classes that are repeatable for credit. Student Athletes: If you plan to play sports in college for a D-I or D-II level school, please review requirements at the NCAA Eligibility Center at www.eligibilitycenter.org. Student Class Loads: Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors must be enrolled in 6 DVUSD credit classes which may include off-site CTE programs, DV Online, and West-MEC programs. During your senior year, you are required to have at least 4 classes. Grade Improvement: Students who wish to improve their grade in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, or World Language courses may repeat the same course. Please see your counselor if you wish to repeat a course.
Career and Technical Education CTE Signature Programs Accounting Graphic Design (MRHS) Animation (MRHS) Hospitality & Management Architectural Drafting Interior Design & Merchandising Bioscience (MRHS) Law, Public Safety and Security Business Operations Nursing Services Culinary Arts Professional Sales & Marketing (MRHS) Digital Communications (MRHS) Software Development (MRHS) Early Childhood Education Sports Medicine Education Professions (MRHS) Technical Theatre Engineering Sciences (MRHS) Must complete online CTE application and give to Counseling Office by January 21, 2022. Film & Television (MRHS) Financial Services
West-MEC: 2 Year Programs Automotive Collision Technology Automotive Technology Aviation Maintenance Technology Aviation/Drone Electronics Biomedical Science Coding Dental Assisting Energy & Industrial Technology Hairstyling IT Security Law, Public Safety, & Security Medical Assisting Medium/Heavy Diesel Technology Powersports Technician Precision Manufacturing Veterinary Sciences Welding Technology
West-MEC- 1 Year Programs West-MEC Application: Apply no later than January 21, 2022. Aesthetician Air Conditioning Technician Culinary Principles Electrical Trade Specialty EMT (one semester) Fire Science General Construction Technology Medical Assisting Pharmacy Technician Physical Therapy Technician Veterinary Sciences Print application and submit to your counselor. You will also need to complete a travel form. West-MEC Website: https://west-mec.org/
CTE & West-MEC For more information about the district CTE programs check out the district CTE webpage: https://www.dvusd.org/domain/90 For more information about West-MEC programs go to: https://west-mec.edu/
Dual Credit Classes Students can earn high school credit and college credit through Rio Salado Community College. Cost: $86 per college credit (and registration fee). Check out www.aztransfer.com to see how your credits would transfer to ASU, U of A, and NAU. Attendance: Students cannot miss more than 6 days per semester.
Class Selection The last day to change course requests is February 18, 2022. Make sure your alternates are different than the electives you already chose. Course Descriptions see the Academic Planning Guide linked here: https://www.dvusd.org/cms/lib/AZ01901092/Centricity/Domain/5466/Academic_Plannin g_Guide_2021-2022_.pdf Please note, we will not make schedule changes after February 18thexcept for the following reasons: Computer Error Changes Needed to Meet Graduation Requirements Changes Required by Health Completion of an Approved Summer School, Community College, or Online Course.
Class Selection Go to Powerschool on your Ipad. The App will not work for registration. Please go to the website. Click on Class Registration.
Class Selection Click on the pencil for each subject area. Elective Requirements: You must select 2 classes in this section. Elective Alternate: You must select 2 different classes in this section. When finished, click submit.
Major Clarity Go to the DVUSD Start Page Click Clever Log-in with SSO Click Major Clarity On Left tab, Click on My Portfolio and scroll halfway down on page to view your completed credits Compare this with classes you are enrolled in this year and the remaining credits needed to graduate from slide 2
MRHS Counselors Wendi Matthews (M, N, P, Y) wendi.matthews@dvusd.org (Department leader) April Meyeres (A, C, D, U) april.meyeres@dvusd.org Sarah Dyal (J, L, R, T)sarah.dyal@dvusd.org Angela Belnap - (E, F, G, H, I, Z) angela.belnap@dvusd.org Annette Bernard (Q, S, W, X) annette.bernard@dvusd.org Lindsay Nelson (B, K, O, V) lindsay.nelson@dvusd.org
