Parent Meeting – 9th and 10th grades
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9th Grade Advisors – Mr. Dials & Mrs. Taylor
10th Grade Advisors – Miss Cline & Mr.
Kithcart
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Your student can earn college credits during each year as a
sophomore, junior, and senior. The amount provided free by
the state varies from year-to-year (usually four to six).
The first PSO 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 (taken at NCSC)
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11th grade, PSO Chemistry (CHEM 1010 and 1030) is one
PSO 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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NCSC has verified that Anatomy will be reinstated as a PSO
course
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910 Series: online but at set time and with interaction
with Professor (text will be in pink box)
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920 Series: online and available at flexible times (text
will be in white box)
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HS site based: primarily for students from a specific HS
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Students must still meet regular PSO requirements
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Examples (See NCSC website for more):
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Introduction to Criminal Justice
American Culture and History (to 1877)
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
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Space is limited, so these classes may not be available.
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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
 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 World History 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
Fine arts requirement
1Bible unit for each year at MCS high school
Three college prep diploma tracks offered
(see academic handbook for details)
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Class of 2016 may be the final cohort required to
take and pass all five OGTs.
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Reading
Mathematics
Writing
Science
Social Studies
Testing begins in March of the sophomore year.
Students failing any one of the tests may retake
that test in the summer, fall, or spring in each of
their junior and senior years.
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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.
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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
◦ 9th graders took the PLAN test last fall and 11th
grade took the PSAT last month.
◦ Decide whether the ACT test as a sophomore is
advisable. Definitely take the ACT as a junior. (The
SAT is an acceptable alternative, but most Ohio
colleges prefer the ACT.)
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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.
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The state is developing end-of-course
assessments for 10 required courses: its
implementation year is scheduled to be
2014-2015 but may change. These will be
computer-based.
 Algebra 1, 2 and Geometry
 English 1, 2, 3
 US History and Government
 Physical Science and Biology
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The state will be requiring all juniors to take
the PSAT.
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Ohio Career Information System (OCIS)
 gives Ohio college info and career exploration tools
 appropriate for grades 9-12
 UN: sparc
PW: ohiocis03
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My College QuickStart
 is a website sponsored by the College Board (SAT)
 career and college planning based on PSAT
 appropriate for grades 11-12
Have a great night! Thank you
for coming!