Mustang High School Pre-Enrollment

Spring 2014

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Grade Parents and Students

Robert Foreman, Mustang High School Freshman Principal

Alan Green

Athletic Compliance Officer

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Mustang High School Principals

Teresa Wilkerson, Head Principal Craig Chestnut, Senior Principal Kenny Nelson, Junior Principal Ramae Collins, Curriculum Principal Belinda Harper, Assistant Principal Renee Boatman, Assistant Principal

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Grade Office Staff

• Robert Foreman, Freshman Principal • Alicia Young, Administrative Assistant • Trisha Clark, Administrative Assistant

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Freshmen Counselors

Alecia Day ([email protected]) Nicole Wilson ([email protected])

Graduation Requirements – College Prep Subject

English Math Science History Computer Technology or Foreign Language Additional Unit from Above Courses Personal Financial Literacy Fine Arts Elective Courses Total Credits 3 3 2

Number of Credits (or units)

4 3 1 Pass 14 competencies 1 (Embedded thru World History) Make up the difference 26

Graduation Requirements – Standard Diploma Subject

English Math Science History Fine Arts Personal Financial Literacy Electives Total Credits

Number of Credits (or units)

4 3 3 3 2 (1 embedded thru World History Pass 14 Competencies Make up the difference 26

Step 1: Create a 4 Year Plan

• Review all classes needed to graduate.

• List all courses you need to take and all courses you would like to take each year of high school.

Step 2: Answer Question

Do you have any outside requirements for graduation?

Oklahoma’s Promise NCAA

Step 3: Review Course Description Guide or Course List (back of enrollment form)

Determine core classes and elective classes for next year.

Course Description Guide can be found on the MHS website!

http://mhs.mustangps.org/MHS/enro llment.htm

Band American West French I Football, Track Computer Technology Archery & Fishing Art I Debate Speed Reading

Step 4: Complete Enrollment Form

• • • • Select Core Classes: Language Arts • English I or Pre AP English I History • OK History or Pre-AP OK History Science • Math Biology or Pre AP Biology • Algebra I or Pre AP Geometry

Step 4: Complete Enrollment Form Continued

• • • Select Electives: Art, Music, Drama, Sports, FACS, Computers….. Make sure every blank is filled with a different elective and alternative!

Choose wisely!

If not enough electives are filled out, your counselor will pick classes for you!

Freshman Success

Freshman orientation class that will assist students in the transition from middle school to high school.

All freshman are required to take this course.

• • • • • • • • Topics included, but not limited to: Citizenship Study and Test taking skills Bullying awareness School pride/getting involved Stress Management (suicide prevention) College/Career information Resumes/interview skills 4 year plan for high school

Schedule Changes (Available thru May 1, 2014)

If you wish to make a change to the classes you have selected after turning in your enrollment packet, please do one of the following: • Fill out schedule change form available in counseling center at each middle school.

• Email Alecia Day ( [email protected]

) or Nicole Wilson ( [email protected]

) with request

Check Out: okcollegestart.org

• • • Explore Colleges and Careers • Discover Colleges and Universities in the state.

• Determine the careers that best match your skills/interests.

• Match schools with your career interests.

Plan and Pay for College • See which high school classes are needed to meet admission requirements.

• Learn about ways to pay for college.

Apply online for Oklahoma’s Promise (OHLAP) • • Create a portfolio to track your college planning.

Apply to college • Gather information about the admission requirements at all Oklahoma colleges and universities.

• Apply online to most of the colleges and universities in Oklahoma.

Items to Return!!!

• • • • • • Student Information Form Enrollment Form Health Information Form Language Survey Form ACE Opt Out Form OSSAA Form

Enrollment Forms Due by Friday, February 7th

• Insulation vs. Isolation • Passion, Purpose and Pride • This is where it all begins!

We are very excited and look forward to seeing you here in August! First day of school-August 14 th , 2014!

Mr. Robert Foreman-Freshman Principal