Mason High School Guidance Office

Scheduling Information!!!!

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High School Credit

• 27 ½ Credits Required to Graduate• Each trimester course with a 60% or higher

equals .5 credit• 8th Graders Can earn credit for the following:

1. Algebra 1 2. Information Tech3. Spanish 1, French 1, German 1

Graduation RequirementsEnglish 4 Credits Math 4 Credits1 Credit Freshman English 1.5 Credit Algebra 11 Credit Sophomore English 1 Credit Geometry1 Credit Junior English 1 Credit Algebra 21 Credit Senior English 1 math class senior year

Science 3 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits1 Credit in Biological Science 1 Credit US History1 Credit in Chemistry or Applied Chem. 1 Credit World History1 Credit in Physics or Integrated Science ½ Credit in US Civics

½ Credit in EconomicsComputer Education ½ Credit Information Technology (8th-12th grades) Physical Education 1 CreditOnline (met through English courses) ½ Credit Intro to PE

½ Credit PE elective

Visual, Performing and Applied ArtsWorld Language 2 Credits1 Credit 2 Credits in same World Language

College PreparationIn addition to graduation requirements:

• Participation in challenging electives (such as honors, AP, additional credits in core academic areas or World Language)

• Participation in extra curricular activities

• Letters of recommendation or recognition

Timeline for Online Scheduling

To-Be Seniors March 23-April 8

To-Be Juniors April 9-16 To-Be Sophomores April 17-23 To-Be Freshmen April 24-30

Late Requests May 1-6

Access for all students will begin at 3 pm on the first day and close at 3 pm on the last day.

Locations for Online Scheduling

Students may schedule on any computer that is web accessible.

Most students will schedule from home.Help is available after school in the HS library.Google Chrome is problematic

Online Scheduling Help LabIn Media CenterDate Time(s)March 23rd 3 pm

March 27th 3 pm

April 9th 3 pm

April 12th 3 pm

April 17th 3 pm

April 19th 3 pm

April 24th 3 pm

April 27th 3 pm

May 1st 3 pm

Online Scheduling Instructions1. Go to www.mhscounseling.weebly.com .2. Under Current Happenings3. See Online Scheduling Information4. Click on Parent/Student Access link.

Under Arena Scheduling click Courses for 2012-2013 to get started.

By using the slide bar at the bottom of the screen or the list at the top right, you can search for classes by period, by course name, by subject, or by teacher.

You can click on the letters of the alphabet to see courses by name.

You can see seats available.

Notice, the tabs across the top of your screen: Available, Selected Courses, Submit Classes & Messages.

When you log in, the screen will be set to available.

Click on the letters to see courses that start with A, B, C…..

Scheduling Format 8th grade students will schedule the following required

courses when scheduling opens on April 24 @ 3:00p.m.– Freshman English A and B– U.S. History A and B– Biology A and B or Animal Science A and B– Algebra 1 A and B or Geometry A and B (C can be done either

9th or 10th grade year)– Introduction to Physical Education (P.E.) _ Possible World Language 8th grade students will schedule 4-6 elective courses

(examples: Band, Choir, Foreign Language, Art, Computers, etc…)

Creating your ScheduleStudents will self schedule on lineWe give you access to the website:

www.mason.k12.mi.us You will be assigned a user name and password.

You schedule your required courses & electives choosing the trimester, hour, and teacher. This can be done from home or school.

Each grade will have access at a specific time: 8th graders will schedule April 24-30. May 1-6 for late schedulers.

Use the master schedule grid to map out a potential schedule. This will save time and energy searching for classes. It will also let you know if you have a potential schedule conflict ahead of time. PLEASE READ ALL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS and PREREQUISITES. PLEASE CONSULT GRAD REQUIREMENT SHEET.

HINT: CHECK FOR CLOSED CLASSES AHEAD OF TIME. THIS WILL SAVE TIME.

Make your Selections:To add a class to your schedule, click on the

+ Add button next to the desired class.

To see the classes you have selected click Selected classes. DO NOT HIT SUBMIT!!

Classes can be deleted from this screen

Build your schedule: Continue to select classes for your schedule until

you have scheduled all 5 for Trimesters 1, 2, & 3.

Schedule ChangesDrops and Adds In order to request a schedule change, submit a drop /

add form to the counseling office. No schedule change requests will be taken over the phone. The deadlines for these forms are:

Form is due two weeks prior to start of each Trimester.

Questions?