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Community Service HoursCommunity service provides valuable learning opportunities where students can apply what they have learned in classes. Students in the class of 2020 and later will need to document 24 hours of community service learning by the time of graduation to meet the seventh school wide learning expectation. MHS will facilitate students’ tracking of all community service hours performed. Any activity that is done without pay for the good of the community may count. Students who already participate in community service as part of a class, team, club or civic organization will receive credit for their hours upon submission. Students not working through an established volunteer organization should obtain pre-approval for their proposed community service activity. Students who complete hours beyond the minimum may be considered for awards. Students in the classes 2017, 2018, 2019 may receive formal recognition for significant community service; however it will not count toward meeting graduation requirements. Suggestions for community service, contacts and scheduling will be available through guidance and a faculty advisory group.

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Academic Pathways• College Tech Prep (CTP)—Class of 2017 ONLY

– Combined with CP courses, students may be able to attend a 4-year college. This pathway is designed to prepare students for a 2 year college, or a vocation.

• College Preparation (CP)– Meets and exceeds all academic requirements and educational

frameworks. Environment is more independent-focused. Prepares students to attend a 4-year college.

• Honors (H)– Rigorous college preparatory level. Students work independently and on

multiple assignments. Prepares students for a 4-year college.• Advanced Placement (AP)

– AP courses allow for students to take AP exams. Passing scores on exams may be used for college course credit. Very Rigorous pace. Prepares students to attend a 4-year college.

AP Course Offerings-Chemistry -Statistics & Probability-Biology -Calculus AB-Environmental -Calculus BC Science -Studio Art-Physics -Spanish-English Literature NEW Offerings:-English Language -European History-US History -AP Seminar

-AP Research15 AP Courses

AP Capstone

Advanced Placement CapstoneCapstone is an innovative program that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. The big ideas and learning objectives in the program reflect the core academic skills needed for college, career and life readiness identified by leading educational organizations. We are proud to be among the first schools in the country offering this program to students.The AP seminar and AP Research distinguish the features the features of AP Capstone. The skills needed in other AP classes and college is presented in these courses.The aim is to help students complete the following:

· Analyze topics through different lenses for greater meaning or understanding

· Plan and conduct a study/investigation

· Propose solutions to real world problems

· Collaborate to solve a problem

· Plan and produce communication

· Integrate, synthesize and make cross-cultural connections.

How AP Capstone WorksStudents typically take AP Seminar in the 10th or 11th grade, followed by AP Research. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing will receive the AP Capstone Diploma™. This signifies their outstanding academic achievement and attainment of college-level academic and research skills.

https://lp.collegeboard.org/ap-capstone

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• Prerequisite: Logos & Wallpaper or Digital Imaging (526 or 621) 2.5 credits

MIDDLEBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOLJANUARY 14-25

Introduction to the Aspen Online Course Selection Process

Process for Selection

All Students currently in grades 8-11 will choose their courses and course levels. We encouraging that the course selection facilitation be placed in the hands of students and parents. We want all students to challenge themselves, but we also want to make sure that their placement in courses is appropriate, realistic and is consistent with their past levels of achievement and effort.

Log On Info Sheet

● The Course Selection Informational sheet was distributed in Advisory on January 14, 2016 for MHS students.

● The portal to make course selections will be open from January 14-25 for all students.

● Course selections must be made in this time frame.

Thursday 1/14/16 Advisory

Log On Access

● Go to Middleborough Public Schools District Home Page

● http://www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/site

● Click on the ASPEN link under the “Quick Links” heading

Log On Access

https://ma-middleborough.myfollett.com/aspen/logon.do

Student Access Page – COURSE SELECTION

My Info - Requests

Primary Course Requests for 8th graders Choose your courses by clicking the “Select” tab to the left of each subject area.

Primary Course Options per Content Area

Make sure you press POST button when done making selections so that Guidance can begin verification process

Once in a subject area, simply click the Select box next to the course for which you want to make a request

Alternate Electives-choose up to 4

Choose 1-4 alternate electivesin case you don’tget your 1st choiceelectives. Rankthem 1, 2, 3, 4 in order of your preference. Do notrank two electiveswith the same #.

Numerous Course Offerings

If there are more courses available than will fit on the screen, you can click the arrow to scroll to the next page of courses

Timeline

1/14: students obtain course selection instructions and Aspen login information

1/14: Aspen course selection portal open for students/families

1/15, 1/19, 1/20, 1/21: Guidance Counselors available in cafeteria all lunches to meet with students about scheduling

1/20, 1/21: Guidance Counselors available from 2-3 p.m. for scheduling help

Feb./March: Course request verification sheets – will be mailed home

May/June: Schedules drafted/reviewed by Guidance; reviewed with studentsJune: course listings distributed to students

Questions?

Thank you!