High School Parent Meeting
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Full time student
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Quick Start student
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Independent Study student
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Your student can earn college credits while taking high school
courses, if accepted into the college (usually determined
through ACT or Compass tests). We have been assured that
all college courses to public colleges will be tuition-free to
private, as well as public, school students..
Advantages of CCP: save on college tuition, early taste of
college-level work
Disadvantages of CCP: heavier work responsibilities,
reimburse the state if student withdraws (after the no-fault
deadline) or fails course
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All qualified students in grades 7-12 may participate in CCP.
Students must notify the office their planned participation in
CCP by March 30. More specific info not needed until later.
Each completed course will result in award of one HS credit.*
The first CCP sequence offered on campus (10th grade) is
American Culture and History (AMST 1010 and 1030).
o The sequence is a six-hour semester sequence (two 3-hour classes).
o Freshmen must have at least a 3.5 GPA and obtain a score of at least 18
on the Reading portion of the ACT or score at least an 80 on the Compass
Reading Test. Compass tests will be administered at MCS this spring.
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For 11th grade, CCP Chemistry (CHEM 1010 and 1030) is a
CCP option.
o Requires a 2.75 GPA and an ACT Math score of at least 21 or a
Compass score of at least 65 on Pre-Algebra.
o These requirements are regardless of whether PSO History was taken
the previous year.
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Anatomy is available for Juniors and Seniors.
Western Civilization will be available to Juniors and Seniors.
English Composition is available for Seniors
Other classes may be available as well
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List of courses may be found on the NCSC website
(type in College Credit Plus in website search engine)
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HS site based: primarily for students from a specific HS
Students must still meet regular CCP requirements
Examples (See NCSC website for more)
Introduction to Criminal Justice
American Culture and History (to 1877)
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Space is limited, so these classes may not be available.
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We will continue to offer AP Calculus.
Advanced Placement courses in Ohio are
likely to diminish in all schools due to the
expected popularity of CCP. The advantage of
AP for schools is that it is easier to get
qualified teachers. It is not as much of an
advantage for students.
The state of Ohio has established these course requirements for
graduation for the class of 2014 and beyond.
English – 4 units
Health – ½ unit
Mathematics – 4 units, including Algebra 2
Physical Education – ½ unit (sports waiver may apply)
Science – 3 units, must include physical science, biology, and 1 unit of
advanced science
 Social Studies – 3 units (Beginning with freshmen in 2017, World
History will be required)
 Electives – 5 units
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The State of Ohio has an honors diploma (considered
College Prep III at MCS)
◦ http://www.ode.state.oh.us – Search: Honors diploma
◦ Basic requirements – 7 of 8 criteria must be fulfilled
 English – 4 credits
 Science – 4 credits (must include chemistry and physics)
 Social Studies – 4 credits
MCS offers Western Civ as an optional social studies class
 Mathematics – 4 credits (Alg. 1 and 2, Geometry, and higher
level course)
 Foreign Language – 3 units
 Fine Arts – 1 credit
 ACT score of at least 27 or SAT of 1210 (not including writing)
 GPA – at least 3.5
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24 units required*
*Minimum required number of semesters also
required for most core courses
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Fine arts requirement
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1Bible unit for each year at MCS high school
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Three college prep diploma tracks offered
(see academic handbook for details)
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Class of ‘17 is the final class required to pass OGT
Currently, all state scholarship students, beginning
with the Class of 2018, must take EOC tests in 7
subjects. (English I, English II, Science, Algebra I, Geometry, Amer. History, Amer. Gov.)
New legislation will likely allow private school
students to take an alternative assessment, chosen
by the school. It is unknown whether this would
apply to ALL students within the school.
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The Credit Flex program is a state-allowed option
affecting how credits can be earned.
Previously, credits were earned based on the
amount of time a student spent in class.
Credit Flex is based on content rather than time.
All grades received via Credit Flex are treated as
any other grade on the transcript. There is no
distinguishing features on the transcript to identify
Credit Flex grades.
In short, there are three main Credit Flex options:
1. Optional Delivery – MCS currently does this via Ignitia and
Rosetta Stone.
2. Testing Option – Students may opt to take only
prescribed tests and projects as predetermined by the
teacher as the basis for the grade.
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Note: A student may not do this in conjunction with taking the class.
The class must be a separate and independent endeavor.
3. A student may suggest an alternate course to take for
credit to administration no later than May 1st for the
following school year.
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The student is responsible for presenting a plan that shows that the course
addresses all pertinent state standards and biblical integration.
A presentation must be made prior to the deadline date to the administration by
appointment.
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1) Testing
◦ Currently, the PSAT is given to all juniors. It is a
practice test for the SAT, which is an alternative to
the ACT. The use of the PSAT in the future is
uncertain.
◦ Decide whether the ACT test as a sophomore is
advisable. Definitely take the ACT as a junior.
◦ It is likely that a new test will be given to students
in grades 7-12 as an alternative to the EOC tests.
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2) College Visits
◦ It is recommended that students make at least two
college visits by the end of junior year.
◦ The junior year is the best time to start the college
visitation process as some colleges reward early
application and commitment.
◦ A College Visit Permission Form should be obtained
from the office. Proper filling out of this form prior
to your visit will treat the visit as a field trip and not
an absence.
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It is too early to know what course changes
are in store for next year and what will be the
teacher assignments.
Bible has been revamped to have grades 9-10
and 11-12 together in order to give more
schedule flexibility.
Focus 2 and Career Coach
 sponsored by NCSC
 provides interest inventory, career titles, training required,
salary ranges, job prospects in area and state
 appropriate for grades 8-12
Have a great night! Thank you
for coming!