Category 1: CCE Basics
What does “CCE” stand for?
College & Career Explorations
What does PGC stand for?
Peer Group Connection
What does IB stand for?
International Baccalaureate
What time must students arrive at school?
8:25 AM
What must you wear every day?
School uniform shirt (outermost layer)
How often do you meet for CCE class?
4 TIMES A WEEK
Who leads PGC sessions?
Trained juniors and seniors (peer leaders)
Name one similarity between IB and AP.
Advanced coursework / college credit
What time is dismissal on Wednesdays?
1:17pm
What happens if you break the cell phone policy the 1st time?
Parent must pick up device & disciplinary conference
Why do we sometimes have reading time in CCE?
To give time for long English assignments and reduce homework stress
What does the Pomodoro Technique help with?
Time management and focus
Name one difference between IB and AP.
IB is international/AP is US-based
What are two classes 9th graders take this year?
Algebra, Biology, English 9, Global, Mandarin, PE, Health/Art, CCE
What happens if you are late to class by more than 5 minutes?
You are marked late to class
On what days do we NOT have CCE?
Wednesday
How long is one “Pomodoro”?
25-45 minutes
In which grades do students take IB courses?
11th & 12th
What technology do all students receive?
Chromebooks
When can you use the bathroom during class?
After the first 10 minutes, before the last 10 minutes
How can CCE support you if you are struggling in another class?
By giving you time to read, manage stress, and learn study/organization skills.
Why does the school use PGC?
To ease 9th graders’ transition into high school
When they are in 11th and 12th, all students take which IB course?
IB Language and Literature
What grading system does MHBX use?
Mastery Based Grading
How many absences before you are “not meeting standards”?
9 or more absences