Welcome, sophomores! During the month of December, you will be working with your counselor to pick classes for next school year.
It's important for you to keep in mind your postsecondary plans. What classes will help prepare you the most for what you want to do after high school?
Below are many resources to help you with this process. If you have any questions, make sure to reach out to your counselor.
Mrs. Amy Buchanan
10th Grade Counselor
Last Names A-Le
buchananamy@dist156.org
(779) 244-3448
Mrs. Kaitlyn Schak
10th Grade Counselor
Last Names Lf-Z
schakkaitlyn@dist156.org
(815) 759-5527
Sophomore Course Selection Timeline
What students have to do.... | Deadlines |
Watch Course Selection Video | 11/30/23 during AIM |
Review course placements & pick electives in Skyward | Beginning 11/30 during AIM and ending 12/5 by end of day |
Meet with your counselor during your chemistry class to ask any questions and review all of your classes. | Your counselor will come to your chemistry class one day from 12/6-12/19. |
AIM Presentation
The AIM presentation given by the counselors has all of your information for course selection: timeline, process, resources.
Video Recording of Presentation
Schoology
Your Schoology course "2026: Postsecondary Resources" has everything you will need for course selection: forms, videos, postsecondary planning tools, contacts, etc.
Curriculum Guide
The MCHS Curriculum Guide is a comprehensive guide of all classes offered at MCHS and their course descriptions.
Summer School
Refer to the summer school website for information on classes offered over the summer, cost, registration, and dates.
Level Change Request Form
If you would like to request a different level of a course (example: Honors English II v. English II) fill out the level change form no later than 12/19/23.
MCHS Courses by Cluster
It is important that you take classes that align to your postsecondary goals & career clusters of interest. The MCHS Career Clusters & Pathways Guide lists MCHS courses for each career cluster.
