Grad Requirements
How many credits do you need to graduate?
22
How many absences are you allowed in a full year course?
26
What is a transcript?
Official record of credits, final grades and exams taken while in high school. 8th grade accelerated courses are included.
Name 3 clubs offered at MPHS
What are reasons to make a schedule change?
Missing a core class or lunch, level change, elective choices
How many credits in a foreign language are needed for a regents diploma?
1
How many absences in a semester course?
13
What is the GPA requirement for Honor Roll and High Honor Roll?
90 for Honor Roll. 95 for High Honor Roll
When do you take the PSAT?
Can a student request a specific teacher?
No---we do not take teacher requests
How many credits of a foreign language are needed for an advanced regents diploma?
3
How many absences in phys ed are allowed?
Are there specific courses a student needs to take to be eligible to play college sports?
Yes---With Division 1 or Division 2 sports, NCAA has specific guidelines. See NCAA.com or your counselor for more information
Examples: Gymnastics, Horseback riding, Tae Kwon Do, Employment and more!
Are there GPA requirements to be accepted into Honors or AP courses?
How many regents exams are needed for a regents diploma?
5
Excused absences still count toward attendance tally? True or False
True
What is required to be inducted into the National Honor Society?
A 90 or better GPA at the conclusion of sophomore or junior year. You must have at least 2 extracurricular activities and community service!
What are different components of a college application?
Transcript, letters of recommendation, application
Either within the first few days of the course or within 10 days of 1st quarter progress report
What is the difference between a regents an advanced regents diploma?
In addition to 5 regents exams for a regents diploma, students must pass Geometry & Algebra 2 and take 3 years of a foreign language. An additional science regents must be passed.
If you show up late to school, you can go straight to your class. True or False
False--you must sign in at the main office with a parent note!
What is the weighting for Honors, AP and College level courses?
1.05%
When do you start taking your SAT/ACTs?
Typically winter or spring of junior year
How do you come out of an AP or Honors level course?
After having a discussion with your parent, teacher and counselor you have until 10 days after 1st Quarter grades are posted to switch