Sophomore Course Selection
Welcome, sophomores! 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.
Ms. Nicole Bacigalupo
10th Grade Counselor
Last Names A-Le
bacigaluponicole@dist156.org
(779) 244-3456
Ms. Sarah Sadler
10th Grade Counselor
Last Names Lf-Z
sadlersarah@dist156.org
815-759-5528
Sophomore Course Selection Timeline
What students have to do.... | Deadlines |
Attend course selection presentation | 12/18/24 during PE |
Review course placements & pick electives in PowerSchool | Beginning 1/13/25 and ending 1/20/25 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 1/21/25-1/31/25. |
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.
Course Selection 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.
