Freshman Course Selection
Welcome, freshman students! During the month of January, 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.
Mr. JR Bocian
School Counselor
Last Names A-Le
bocianjr@dist156.org
815-363-2506
Mr. Tyler Brossard
School Counselor
Last Names Lf-Z
brossardtyler@dist156.org
815-363-2504
Freshman Course Selection Timeline
What students have to do.... | Deadlines |
Attend course selection presentation during PE | 12/17/24 |
Pick electives in PowerSchool | Beginning 1/13/25 and ending 1/20/25. |
Meet with your counselor during your English class to ask any questions and review all of your classes. | Your counselor will come to your English class one day between 1/21/25 and 1/31/25. |
Course Selection Screencast
This screencast will show students how to pick courses in PowerSchool.
Course Planner & Elective Sheet
The course planner helps students pick the appropriate number of classes to fill a schedule.
The elective sheet lists all electives by department.
Presentation
The presentation given by the counselors has all of your information for course selection: timeline, process, resources.
Schoology
Your Schoology course "Next Step 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
Summer School registration will open January 27, 2025.
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 1/31/25.
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.
