Understanding High School Credits and Graduation Requirements
Learn about the importance of earning credits in high school, how credits work, and the graduation requirements. Explore examples of 9th-grade schedules and understand the criteria for earning a high school diploma through the accumulation of credits.
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What is a CREDIT? What is a CREDIT? 9TH GRADE GUIDANCE LESSON LAST UPDATED 10/2022
How do CREDITS work? MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL Take a class Take a class Earn a grade Earn a grade DO NOT earn credit if you pass EARN credit if you pass (0.5 or 1.0 credit) DO NOT earn credit if you fail DO NOT earn credit if you fail (0 credit)
Why do you need to earn CREDITS? By the end of 9th grade, you should earn 6.0 credits! Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements 1st semester, you will earn 3.0 credits, if you pass ALL 6 of your classes. Students must earn 24.0 credits to earn their high school diploma. 2ndsemester, you will earn another 3.0 credits, if you pass ALL 6 of your classes.
Example of a 9th grade Schedule Semester 1 Semester 2 English 1 A English 1 A Algebra 1 A Algebra 1 A Physical Science A Physical Science A Health A Team Sports A Japanese 1 A Japanese 1 A Art 1 A Art 1 A Credits per SEMESTER = 3.0 Credits per SEMESTER = 3.0 TOTAL CREDITS = 6.0
Example of a 9th grade Schedule Semester 1 Semester 2 English 1 A- English 1 A Algebra 1 NC Algebra 1 NC Physical Science C Physical Science B Health B Team Sports NC Japanese 1 B+ Japanese 1 A- Art 1 A Art 1 A Credits per SEMESTER = 2.5 Credits per SEMESTER = 2.0 TOTAL CREDITS = 4.5 SHORT 1.5 CREDITS
Remember You need 24.0 credits to earn your diploma! 9th grade = 6.0 credits (pass ALL classes) 10th grade = 6.0 credits (pass ALL classes) 11th grade = 6.0 credits (pass ALL classes) 12th grade = 6.0 credits (pass ALL classes) Total = 24.0 credits
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Credits & GPA Credits & GPA
Courses (in Courses (in- -progress) progress)
Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements
What can I do if I m struggling? Communicate with your teachers. Schedule time with them during SIT or before/after school. Log-in to Schoology everyday! (check assignments, grades, etc.) Use your Student Planner to stay organized and remember due dates. Show up to class everyday! Attendance matters. Access school resources: ASC, library, tutoring, ELL Homework, etc. Make an appointment with your counselor. Don t be shy. Ask for help!
Scheduling Counseling Appointments Drop-in hours are before/after school or during lunch only To schedule an appointment, message your counselor directly.
MHS Counselors (Split by Student s Last Name) A Cr Mrs. Centeno CentenoSN@mukilteo.wednet.edu Mj Rt Mrs. Wilson WilsonLF@mukilteo.wednet.edu Ru Z Ms. Vea VeaSL@mukilteo.wednet.edu Cs Ho Ms. Jeffcoat JeffcoatCD@mukilteo.wednet.edu Hp Mi Mrs. Townsend TownsendJJ@mukilteo.wednet.edu Find us on Schoology too! :)
A few important staff... Freshmen Success Coordinator Mr. Peterson Principal Mrs. VanderVeen Assistant Principal, 9th grade Mr. Moore Family Engagement Liaison Ms. Espinoza Student Support Advocate (SSA) Mrs. Powell Dean of Students Mr. Tuiasosopo
Get involved today! Students who are involved typically do better in school. Review the list of clubs. You can start your own club too! Ask your counselor to help you get connected if you d like to join! Sports are seasonal... fall, winter, and spring, but you must sign up!
Go Marauders! Go Marauders!
