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Last Name A - F

Shelly Lyden

lyden_s@milfordschools.org

Last Name G - M

Liz Hartley

hartley_e@milfordschools.org

Last Name N - Z

Kaitlyn Richter

richter_k@milfordschools.org

MILFORD HS

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

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Graduation Requirements

4 credits of English
4 credits of Math (must include Data Science/Algebra II/AQR and 1 Advanced Math)
3 credits of Science (must include 1 credit of Biology, a Physical Science and an Advanced Science)
3 credits of Social Science (must include 1 credit of World History, American History, and Government)
1 credit of Fine Art *
1/2 credit of Health
1/2 credit of PE or a PE waiver
5 credits of electives

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Course Selection Guide

Why should I read this?

Policies. Programs. Procedures

Graduation requirements
Honors Diploma
Planning worksheet

Course Descriptions

Pay attention to prerequisites for courses!

CSG Link: http://bit.ly/milfordhscsg

CSG Link: http:/bit.ly/milfordcsg

MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL

2025-2026

Course Selection Guide

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Honors Diploma

Students must meet all but one of these criteria.

*A Student Strength demonstration may replace World Languages, GPA or ACT. Options for student strength demonstration include College Credit Plus, Advanced Placement, Career-Technical Coursework, WorkKeys or ASVAB proficiency, or official Work-Based Learning.

Honors Diploma - detailed requirements can be found at the ODE website: ODE Honors Diplomas.

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Required Courses for 12th Grade:

English 12:

CP or AP Language

Social Science

Remember you must have 1 credit of World History, American History, and American Government

Science

Remember that you must have a 1 credit of a Biology, a Physical Science/Chemistry and an Advanced Science on your transcript to meet graduation requirements.
Any science course after you pass Biology and Physical Science/Chemistry counts as an Advanced Science.

Math: Math Flow Chart

When choosing the level of a required course, consider the following:

1. Current Success 2. Challenge 3. Balance

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English 12 options:

CP English 12 (EN33)

AP English Language (EN54)

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Elective Credit: 5 elective credits needed

Elective credit includes any credit received outside of those

needed as Graduation Requirements.

Elective credits can be found in the core subjects

and in following areas:

World Language
Applied Business and Technology
Special Areas
Fine Arts ( Art/ Music and Theater)
Engineering/Project Lead the Way
Marketing Education
Teaching Professions Academy
Career Technical Education courses

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PE Class vs PE Waiver

All students need 1/2 credit of PE in order to meet graduation requirements.
Milford High School PE waiver
PE Waiver Requirements: Students who participate in the following activities may fill out a PE waiver instead of taking the PE class. Those activities are:

2 seasons of a school sponsored sport
2 seasons of marching band
2 years of JROTC
You can combine one season of a sport with a PE class/Need to complete the PE Waiver once class & season is completed.
Must be completed by the end of the junior year, without exceptions.
Juniors who have not taken PE or completed the PE waiver requirements will be taking PE during their senior year.

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Health: Required course for graduation

All students must complete a ½ credit health course in order to graduate.

If you have not completed the course yet, your options are:

Take online health in summer school during the summer of 2025.
Be enrolled in the in-person health class during your senior year.

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AP Courses:

College level courses
Preparing for an AP exam to potentially earn college credit
Prepare for an increased workload
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should

***BALANCE

Take AP level courses in those areas that you enjoy and excel at most
Remember that colleges are looking for well-rounded students

Important Dates:

January 24th

AP Presentation Available Online

February 13th:

AP Seminar Info meeting during conferences: B14 5-5:30pm
CCP Info meeting: Auditorium 5:45-6:30pm

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Planning Tools: Course Selection Guide

Course Selection Worksheet

Course Online Planning Worksheet

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Completing the Course Selection Worksheet

Course selection planning sheet

How to:Scheduling Worksheet Video

Select Required Courses first. Talk to your current teacher if you are having difficulty selecting what level to choose.
Count the semesters:Under the SEM column: 1=one semester course, 2=full year course. Your total number should be 14.
Select alternate choices for your elective courses in the event that a course will not be offered OR scheduling permits the class from working in your schedule.