Welcome to Monroe High School

Website: https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/mhs Facebook:@MonroeHighSchoolWA

Twitter:@MTownBearcats

We want students leaving school each day feeling: Competent ConfidentConnected

9th Grader’s Perspective on MHS

Monroe Counseling StaffCounselorsLisa Woodard, Counselor (A - E)Andrea Garibay, Counselor (F - Le)Tammy Amador, Counselor(Li - Q)Jane Stevens, Counselor (R - Z)

Support StaffDenise Palmer, RegistrarHelen Hutson, Counseling SupportJacci Rasmussen, Counseling SupportCareer CenterPatty Johnston, Career Specialist

CounselingWhat Your School Counselor Can Do For You: •Academic Support

○ Grades, credits, course planning•Career / College Readiness Support

○ Individual planning and resources•Personal / Social Support

○ Confidential counseling and referrals

What is a High School CREDIT?

▶ One semester-long class equals 0.5 credit▶ If you pass all 8 classes in one semester, how many credits will

you earn for the semester?

▶ 4.0 credits▶ So how many credits can you earn in one year (2 semesters)?

▶ 8.0 credits▶ How many credits can you earn in 4 years?

▶ 32.0 credits

You will need a minimum of 30.0 credits to graduate from Monroe High School

Minimum Graduation Requirements

Additional Requirements:▶ State Exams

▶ SBAC: English Language Arts & Math▶ WCAS: Science

▶ High School and Beyond Plan

Course CreditsEnglish 4 creditsMath (Alg 1 or higher) 3 creditsScience (2 credits lab science) 3 creditsSocial Studies 4 creditsFine Arts 2 creditsWorld Language 2 creditsHealth and Fitness 2.5 credits (0.5 Health & 2.0 Fitness)CTE (Career and Technical) 2 creditElectives 7.5 credits (subject to change)

TOTAL 30 credits (Subject to change)

Graduation vs. University Admission

Course High School Graduation30 credits required

Min. College Admission16 credits required, plus electives

Language Arts 4 credits 4 credits

Math 3 credits 4 credits (MUST take Math Senior year)

Science 3 credits 2 credits

Social Studies 4 credits 3 credits

Fine Arts 2 credits 1 credit

Health and Fitness 2.5 credits (0.5 Health, 2.0 Fitness)

Career and Technical 2 credits

World Language 2 credits 2 credits (of the same language)

Electives 7.5 credits (Subject to change Choose electives that support career and academic goals

For more information on the College Admission Process, Google“Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board”

http://www.wsac.wa.gov/college-admissions

9th Grade – Class Requirements▶ Language Arts 9 (Year-long) or Honors ELA 9

Science: Integrated Science; AgriScience; or Biology (Year-long) ▶ World Geography/Ancient World History OR AP

Human Geography▶ Math (Year-long)

▶ Standard Algebra block, Algebra 1 or Geometry▶ 9th Grade Academy (one semester)▶ Elective Class(es)

Can I waive PE?

▶ 4 semesters of Physical Education (2.0 credits) is required for graduation by the Monroe School District.

▶ Students may apply to waive up to 2 semesters of P.E. (1.0 credits) for participation in a Monroe high school sport

1 sport season = .5 credits

Registration Form

Send this to school with your 8th grader on

Thursday, March 27th

Registration video & instructions for completing registration will be presented to students at their middle

schools in the next few weeks.

REGISTERING FOR CLASSES FOR CLASS OF 2023

REGISTERING FOR CLASSES FOR STUDENTS

NEW TO MONROE SCHOOL DISTRICT

✓ Complete and return New Student Registration Packet which can be found in the Counseling Office

✓ Administration and Counseling will review packet and then contact parent and student to set up an appointment with counselor to register for classes at the end of the school year

✓ Counseling Office will schedule a new student tour

MHS School Counseling Website

You will find registration video, course catalog, registration worksheets

www.monroe.wednet.edu/mhs/student-learning/course-registration

Athletics & Activities: GET INVOLVED

➢ Chance to meet new people, gain support from coaches & advisors, challenge yourself, etc…

➢ Why should students get involved?Increases Academic Achievement1. Improves Attendance2. Offers Leadership Opportunities3. Builds New Friendships4. Instills Feeling of Belonging/Connectedness5. Develops Life Skills6. Creates a Sense of Balance7. Promotes having FUN!8. Colleges are looking for students that have a more well-rounded

High School Experience

MHS Clubs and ActivitiesAdventure Club FCCLA Literary Arts Club

Art Club FFA Science Club

Instrumental Music French Club Snack Club

Bearcat Enterprises German Club Sports Med Club

Black Student Union GSA TSA

Choral Music Hi-Q Winter Guard

Culture Club Honor Society Yearbook

Debate Key Club Fellowship of Christian Ath.

Deca Leadership Robotics

Drama Club Link Crew

MHS Athletic ProgramsFALL WINTER SPRING

Women’s Soccer Men’s Basketball Track & Field

Women’s Volleyball Women’s Basketball Baseball

Football Men’s & Women’s Wrestling

Men’s Soccer

Cross Country Men’s Swim & Dive Women’s Tennis

Men’s Tennis Women’s Gymnastics Fastpitch

Women’s Swim & Dive Dance - competitive Men’s & Women’s Golf

Cheerleading - Sideline Cheerleading - Competitive & Sideline

A Student’s Perspective on Getting Involved

Opportunities For Advancement

Dual Credit Options– Advanced Placement

▶ 20 Courses (AP Designator on Transcript)– College in the High School

▶ 14 Courses (HS & College Credit w/fee, Designator)– Tech Prep--Including Sno-Isle Skill Center (Designator)

▶ Marketing III▶ Intro to Sports Med▶ Advanced Sports Med▶ Engineering Design I

– Running Start (11th & 12th, Conversation w/ Counselor)

Advanced Placement (AP) Testing at MHS

Number of Tests Taken

2019:352 students

taking 530 exams!

SUCCESSES● Last year Monroe High seniors were recognized with over

$84,000 in local community scholarships and $7,000,000 in offers, grants, and awards total.

● 494 students with a 3.5 GPA or higher 1st Semester (18-19)

● Regional Solo/Ensemble: Five solos and four ensembles took first place and qualified for State.

● So far this year Bearcats have qualified for State in:

Cross Country Gymnastics Men’s Swim Volleyball

Dance/Drill Men’s Wrestling Women’s Wrestling

DECA Knowledge Bowl

● 15 students earned the Seal of Biliteracy

RESOURCESSUCCESS COORDINATOR: MICHELLE DICKINSON

SCHOOL SUPPORT ADVOCATE: TARYN LARSON

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST: ERIN WOOD

STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONAL: CHRIS JURY

CO-OCCURRING THERAPIST: MATT HILL

INTERVENTION SPECIALIST: JILL VANDEMOORTELE

BEARCAT UINCOMING STUDENT SUCCESS CAMPREADING, ORGANIZATION & MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES

BEARCAT U

Community

BEARCAT UBearcat Spirit

Fun Staff

LINK Crew A high school transition program that welcomes 9th graders and helps them feel comfortable throughout their first year of their high school experience. ● High School Orientation Day

○ Build relationships with peers and upperclassmen

○ Tour the campus and see where classes are located

○ Learn what it means to be a BEARCAT

● Academic and social follow ups

throughout the school year

Bearcat Pride Parents Supporting

Students & Programs

Yes, You Can Be Involved!

Be Present, Visible & InvolvedAsk Questions

Bearcat Pride

Family Access

Principal ChatsVolunteer

Chaperone

Mentor

WHAT'S NEXT?Displays regarding academic, athletic &

co-curricular opportunities at MHS

QUESTIONS?Panel will be available to answer questions after

the presentation