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MHHS Class of 2029

Welcome to the Grizzly Family!

La Mirada Academy

San Elijo Middle School

March 13th, 2025

Course Selection for 2025-2026

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MHHS

Susan Martinez Alejandre

(Ph-Sh)

Adriana Rios

(Si-Z)

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We’re going to discuss...

MHHS Graduation Requirements
“A-G”Subject Requirements for College

9th Grade Course Selection

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To graduate, you need 230 credits

5 credits = 1 semester class

An “F” grade = 0 credits

All semester grades are permanently on your transcript

Minimum 2.0 GPA required for sports, work permits, etc.

Credits & Grades in High School

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Back of your sheet

MHHS Graduation Requirements
a-g Subject Requirements
QR code to our course selection website

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MHHS Graduation Requirements

English 40 credits

Math 30 credits

Social Studies (History) 30 credits

Science (Biology, Chemistry, & Physics) 30 credits

Physical Education (P.E.) 20 credits

Language other than English (LOTE) 20 credits

Visual and Performing Art (VAPA) 10 credits Electives (any area of study) 50 credits

Total = 230 credits

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“A-G” Subject Requirements (CSU/UC)

English 4 years

Math (through Alg. 2) 3 years

Social Studies 2 years

Science (Life & Physical) 2 years

Language Other than English(LOTE) 2 years

Visual Performing Art 1 year

College Prep Elective 1 year

To meet minimum admission requirements, a “C” or better is needed.

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Course Selection Google Form

https://tinyurl.com/mhhs2029

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Select 6 Classes:

English
Math
Science
PE
LOTE, VAPA, CTE or Other Classes
LOTE, VAPA, CTE or Other Classes

Select 3 Alternates:

These classes are different from the 6 classes you circled.

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Class 1: English Language Arts

Graduation: 4 years

A-G: 4 Years

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Class 2: Mathematics

Graduation: 3 Years
A-G: 3 Years

Math 8:

Algebra 1 P
Financial Algebra 1 P
Algebra 1 with Robotics

Accelerated Algebra Recommendations:

Grade of A or B, go into Geometry H
Grade of C, go into Geometry P or Geometry by Design P
Grade of D or F, go into Algebra 1 P

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Class 3: Science

Graduation: 3 years

Biology
Chemistry
Physics

A-G: 2 years

1 Life Science
1 Physical Science

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Class 4: Physical Education

Graduation: 2 Years
A-G: N/A

Dance 1 P

General PE will be the automatic alternate for Dance

Marching Band - 8th period

Marching Band (4 years) satisfies PE requirement

Must be concurrently enrolled in Concert Band or Color Guard

If you select Concert Band or Color Guard, you must also select Marching Band

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Explore military careers; potential pay increase
Supports careers that work alongside the military (Department of Defense, construction, etc.)
Better chance of being accepted into military academies
Gain leadership, self-discipline, and accountability
Classroom instruction is supplemented by activities like community service, athletics, drill competitions, and field trips
Learn health and first aid, fitness, nutrition, and survival skills
A-G: Section G, College Prep Elective
Earn PE credit

Promo Video

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Class 5 and Class 6 : VAPA, LOTE, CTE or Other Classes

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Zero Period Jazz Ensemble

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Select 3 Alternates

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Please Remember!

Select 6 Classes Total

Select AT LEAST 3 Alternates!

Different than the other classes you have already selected

Discuss your course selection with your parents/guardians.

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LMA and SEMS:

Please complete your course selection google form

by Thursday, March 20th

Please contact your MHHS Counselor anytime!

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Course Catalog

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Course Selection Website

Course Catalog

ASB application

AVID application

and more!

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Dual Enrollment with Palomar College

Palomar courses, taught by Palomar instructors
Sections are specifically for SMUSD students
Earn credits at MHHS and Palomar simultaneously
Course is WEIGHTED
Credits can count towards high school graduation requirements, A-G eligibility, and actual college credit to be transferred to a UC or Cal State
Course and books are FREE!!

More info:

MHHS Dual Enrollment Site

Mrs. Brizeno,

Dual Enrollment/CTE Counselor

stephanie.brizeno@smusd.org