Data-Driven Course Placement Philosophy
McHenry Community High School District #156 strives to offer a comprehensive array of college and career pathways and associated courses. Students and parents are encouraged to explore a wide variety of curricular opportunities to determine their interests and strengths that produce future careers. McHenry High School is a “growth mindset” organization and seeks to stretch all students to reach their fullest academic potential. MCHS utilizes a data-driven course recommendation and advisement process. Standardized tests, course performance data, common formative assessments, and teacher recommendations are used to guide placement for students into the most rigorous courses appropriate in relation to the skills and abilities of each learner. MCHS teachers, counselors, and administrators are skilled, professional practitioners that use all information available to assist in the determination of the most appropriate course selection and placement that will help the students attain their highest levels of achievement. Student interests and parent participation are vital components of this process. While the final determination of student placement rests with the professional educators of McHenry High School, we look forward to working with students and parents to determine the very best course placement for our students.