Muskegon Catholic Central Overview for Parents

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Muskegon Catholic Central

School Counseling Department

4x4 Semester Schedule

• 2 Semesters/2 nine week quarters per semester • 4 Classes per day/86 minutes • Schedule Changes

– May thru June

• 8:00 – 3:00Advisory: 11:00 – 11:30

Lunch: 11:30 – 12:00

16 Classer per year

• Mass Days are Wednesdays from 9:22 – 10:22

Curriculum Overview

Progress Reports & Report Cards

• You have access to current grades and attendance in Parent Internet Viewer– Check it often

– Email teachers with questions or concerns

– Don’t remember your account? – call Counseling

• Report Cards– Elementary & Middle

– High School

MAP Test7th and 8th Grade

Assessing students to see where they are in developing the foundation for the skills they will need to be successful in entry-level college courses is done with the Explore (9th)

and Plan (10th)

Current Juniors are well above the national average for College Readiness

Current Sophomores are well above the national average for College Readiness

Extra Curricular Activities

• Encourage students to get involved with their peers

• Provide variety of experiences

• Impact college/work application process

Muskegon Catholic Central School Counseling Department

We are blessed with the opportunity to work with each of the students in grades 7 - 12 in the following counseling domains:  Academic, College and Career Readiness, & Personal-Social.

Muskegon Catholic Central School Counseling Department

• Mrs. Marissa HiggsSchool Counselor

mhiggs@muskegoncatholic.org

• Mrs. Kelly MorellCounseling Secretary

kmorell@muskegoncatholic.org

Academic Domain

We begin to work with students in grade 7 on developing an Educational Development Plan, better known as the EDP, which is intended to

serve as a student's roadmap through high school and guide him/her into postsecondary education.  Using MAP testing data, Explore, and Plan data, we develop in collaboration with students and families, course schedules that will

challenge each student to grow to his or her highest potential.  

Completing the Educational Development Plan (EDP)

Three parts to an EDP

* Career and Post-Secondary Education Planning Guide

* Course Selection

* E-portfolio for college and scholarship documents as well as a personal résumé

Graduation Requirements

• Are a common set of required credits for graduation for all students

• Provide students the learning opportunities, knowledge and skill sets they need to be successful in college or the workplace

Graduation Requirements• Class of 2014

English………………....……..4

Math………………………….4

Religion……………………….4

Advisory……………...……....2

Social Studies……......……..3.5

Science………………………..3

Electives……………………2.5

World Language………..…….2

Health/Physical Education………………..........1

Visual or Applied Art……………………….........1

Senior Service……………… .5

Senior Seminar……………..   .5

TOTAL CREDITS……………………28

• Class of 2015

English………………....……..4

Math………………………….4

Religion……………………….4

Advisory……………...……....3

Social Studies……......……..3.5

Science………………………..3

Electives……………………2.5

World Language………..…….2

Health/Physical Education………………..........1

Visual or Applied Art……………………….........1

Senior Service……………… .5

Senior Seminar……………..   .5

TOTAL CREDITS……………………29

• Class of 2016

English………………....……..4

Math………………………….4

Religion……………………….4

Advisory……………...……....4

Social Studies……......……..3.5

Science………………………..3

Electives……………………2.5

World Language………..…….2

Health/Physical Education………………..........1

Visual or Applied Art……………………….........1

Senior Service……………… .5

Senior Seminar……………..   .5

TOTAL CREDITS……………………30

• Class of 2017

English………………....……..4

Math………………………….4

Religion……………………….4

Advisory……………...……....4

Social Studies……......……..3.5

Science………………………..3

Electives……………………2.5

World Language………..…….2

Health/Physical Education………………..........1

Visual or Applied Art……………………….........1

Senior Service……………… .5

Senior Seminar……………..   .5

TOTAL CREDITS……………………30

*Math MUST be taken in the senior year of high school

Dual Enrollment at Muskegon Community College

• Available to all 9th – 12th grade students– Up to 10 total classes during high school

• Earn high school and/or college credit while in high school

• Must be a class that we do NOT offer or is taken due to a conflict in the Muskegon Catholic schedule

• May NOT be a P.E., Health, Hobby or non-academic course.

• Student MUST be in good standing, academically, with MCC before dual enrollment will be considered

• The Dept. of Treasury will pay for the tuition…unless your child fails their college course

Muskegon Area Career and Technical Center

• Vocational/Professional programs

• 1 or 2 year opportunities

• Junior and/or Senior Year

• Senior credit in English, Math or Science is available, depending on the program

• MACTC programs include:

• Allied Health Technology • Auto Collision Refinishing• Auto Service Technology• Business Careers • Catering & Culinary Management• Computer Aided Design (CAD)• Construction Trades• Cosmetology• Criminal Justice• Electrical/Computer Technologies• Environmental/Veterinary Sciences• Graphic Production Technologies• Health Science Academy • Internet, Network and Security Technologies• Machining/Engineering Tech• Visual Communications • Welding Technologies

College & Career Readiness Domain

98% of the Muskegon Catholic graduates matriculate into postsecondary education.  Students are given the opportunity to take the Explore, Plan, ACT, PSAT and SAT

tests during their high school years.  I will work closely with students as they go through the college application and selection process. 

Career Pathways

Arts & Communication Health Sciences

Business Mgmt, Marketing & Technology

Human Services

Engineering/Manuf. & Industrial Technology

Natural Resources & Agriscience

Advisory & Career Cruising• Students are assigned to an advisor who advocates for them and ensures that they are on

track to successfully complete the requirements of their educational development plan.  This is also an opportunity for weekly monitoring of grades, standardized test score analysis, introduction to 21st century skills, and other general homeroom responsibilities.  Students meet with their advisor once a week during the seminar period on the following College and Career Readiness activities, strategies, and planning.

• Career and Education Exploration– Career Matchmaker– Learning Styles Inventory– Study Skills– Post-Secondary Investigation and Planning– Financial Aid

• Career Planning– Career and Life Goals– Résumé Building

• Self assessment of activities and abilities– Volunteer Hours– Work Experience– Awards, Certificates, and Honors

College Admissions

• Transcript InformationGPA, class rank, course selection, trends

• High School TestingACT & SAT

• Extracurricular ActivitiesSports, community service, theater, student council,

etc.• Recommendations

Counselors, teachers, clergy, supervisors, coaches, mentors, etc.

ACT

Personal-Social Domain

Students go through tremendous change as they progress through their middle and high school years and transition into young adults.  Often times, students will experience personal struggles in the classroom and in their relationships with

others.  I, along with our Campus Minister, are educated to help each child reach his or her fullest academic and spiritual potential.  Praying with our students and teaching them about God's incredible and unconditional love for them is a gift we

can give your children each and everyday. 

Personal-Social Domain

• My parents are getting a divorce

• Having trouble making or keeping friends

• Loss of a Loved One

• Learning Disability

• Depression

• Anger Management

• School Avoidance

• Drug or Alcohol use in the home

• Problem Solving

• Anxiety

• And more…

Please Contact Us…for your questions about testing, scheduling, academic planning or assistance, college &

career readiness, and/or matters that affect students personally or socially

• Mrs. Marissa Higgs

School Counselormhiggs@muskegoncatholic.org

231-755-2201 ext. 337

• Mrs. Kelly Morell

Counseling Secretarykmorell@muskegoncatholic.org

231-755-2201 ext. 336