Course Registration

February 21, 2024

Going forward...

• 1 year left!
• KEEP YOUR OPTIONS OPEN!
• 4 classes/semester MINIMUM
• Stay engaged through graduation
• Take courses that match your interests and abilities
• Number of sections is determined by requests
• Pay it Forward- 160 volunteer hours

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Transcripts

• 26.5 credits (Includes J-Term)
• 4 English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies (Psychology/ Sociology & Poly Sci)
• Financial Literacy/ KW Personal Finance
• PE – 2 credits over 4 years (must take 1 semester of PE each year)
• J-Term

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J-Term Travel

• Spanish Trip to Guatemala: Senoras Carstensen and Nichols
• Leadership the Disney Way: Mrs. Sabers and Mr. Stephens
• Kansas City Baseball/Jazz History: Mr. Timm, Mr. Weber, and Mr. Wilkins
• If you are interested in any of these trips, please contact one of the teachers ASAP to find out more information!

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Science

• AP Chem
• Anatomy/ Physiology
• College Prep Physics
• Integrated Science Case Studies

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Math

• Algebra II
• Applied Math
• Precalc & Trig
• AP Calculus
• Statistics (Kirkwood Aleks/ ACT 19+)

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Social Studies

• Political Science (Requirement 12th grade)
• Psychology (Required 11th or 12th grade)
• OR
• Sociology (Required 11th or 12th grade)
• Sports in American Society
• Criminal Justice

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English

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Four years of English is required. You must at least one class from each focus area.

**Courses do not meet NCAA Clearinghouse

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Art

World Language

Spanish

German

• Spanish 1 or 2
• Spanish 3
• Spanish 4
• Intermediate Spanish I
• Intermediate Spanish II
• Adv. Grammar and Composition
• Intro to Lit and Analysis

Seal of Biliteracy is attainable for students reaching Intermediate Spanish II.

• German 1
• German 2
• German 3
• Honors German 4

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Seal of Biliteracy is attainable for students reaching Honors German 4.

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Strength and Speed

Lifetime Wellness

Family Consumer Science (Lynner)

Business Classes

Industrial Tech

Publications and Design

Kirkwood Opportunities:

• Dual credit courses
• Gain high school & college credit
• Career Academies at the Linn Co. Regional Center- Hiawatha

Can be taken online or on campus

• Write “College Classes” on your form. Registration will take place in mid March.

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Career Academy Programs:

Set of 4 courses (2 fall, 2 spring), AM/PM

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• Advanced Manufacturing with Robotics and Welding
• Architecture Construction and Engineering (ACE)
• Automotive Collision Repair and Restoration
• Automotive Technology

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• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Frie Science
• Liberal Arts
• Patient Care Exploration
• Pre-Med, Nursing, and Professional Health Careers

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Kirkwood Linn County Regional

Center Offerings PDF

Apply to Kirkwood

• Apply Online

Kirkwood Application

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*Most have done this during 8th Block

U of I Belin Blank AP Course (Online)

• AP Biology (Full Year)
• AP Environmental Science
• AP Macroeconomics
• AP Microeconomics
• AP Psychology
• AP U.S. Government

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Please register with Mr. Karkosh or Mrs. Maddock

ACT Dates

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Spring ACT Date at MVHS is April 13th. Registration Deadline is March 8th. ACT Registration Link

NCAA Div. I & II

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NCAA Eligibility Student Handbook PDF

Course Handbook

• Course Handbook: Counseling website or lunchroom table

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• HS Counselor
• Class Registration forms also online

Due Date:

Registration Forms

• Forms are DUE: February 27, 2024.
• Must have school issued chromebook to register for classes.
• Forms go with you to Homeroom - you will enter your requests directly into PowerSchool, then hand in your form to your Homeroom teacher.

*Make sure to have all signatures on registrations ahead of time. Circle and legibly print in courses below.

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