Mountain Island Charter School Serving The Mountain Island Community since 2010
16-17 School Information 1413 Students Grades K through 12 124 Employees 20% Free and Reduced Lunch Rate Traditional (Full Service) Program Ranked #2 and #24 in the state
Vision for Long Term Culture Large Enough to offer a robust course curriculum, comprehensive sports and extracurriculars. Small Enough to give individualized attention to students by staff (teachers, guidance and leadership)
Academic Program Three academic tracks designed to support academic needs and career interests: College Preparatory, Career Preparatory, Occupational Course of Study Advancement opportunities through Honors, Advanced Placement, and Dual Enrollment courses Elective Areas: Fine and Performing Art, World Language, Communication, Science & Technology, Health, Physical Education and Sports Online courses through NCVPS for coursework not offered on campus
Graduation Requirements English: 4 credits English I, II, III, IV Math: 4 credits Math I, Math II, Math III and one advanced math course Science: 3 credits Earth/Environmental, Biology, and a physical science Social Studies: 4 credits World History, Civics & Economics, American History I & II Health/PE: 1 credit Electives: 6 credits (at least 1 Fine Art credit is highly recommended.) 2 years of sequential World Language is required for admission to North Carolina 4 year colleges and universities.
Selections from 16-17 Course Catalog English Courses English I-IV(honors and standard) AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature Mathematics Courses Math I-III (honors and standard) Essentials for College Math Precalculus Advanced Functions AP Calculus
Selections from 16-17 Course Catalog Science and Social Studies Psychology (Honors & AP) Physics Honors Chemistry Honors AP US History AP World History AP Chemistry Other Elective Courses Journalism (Yearbook) Media Production Musical Theatre Technical Theatre Jazz Band Internships (Office, Teaching, Technical)
High School Technology Students enrolled in Math I and higher are required to purchase a TI-83+ Graphing Calculator. Students are required to possess a BYOD portable computer with keyboard, wifi and fast boot time.
2016-2017 Bell Schedule 1st 7:30 8:40 2nd 8:44 9:44 3rd 9:48 10:48 4th 10:52 11:52 5th (pt 1) 11:56 12:22 HS Lunch 5th (pt 2) 12:52 1:26 6th 1:30 2:30
Dress Code The school implements a restrictive coordinated dress code to promote a focused and safe learning environment. A K-12 progressive approach allows for increased choice when developmentally appropriate. Success depends upon cooperative partnership between the home and school.
High School Guidance Department Provide annual, individualized high school planning that ensures graduation requirements are met and coursework necessary for future goals are completed Provide students and parents with information pertaining to admission requirements, scholarship opportunities, and applications for any post-secondary education institutions
Student Government National Honor Society Yearbook FCA Glee Club Theatre Crew Extracurriculars Step Team Event Crew Dances Homecoming Committee Prom Committee Students are also welcome to start a club under the leadership of a staff member!
High School: North Carolina High School Athletic Association, Southern Piedmont 1A High School Sports Offerings Fall- Football, volleyball, men s soccer, cross country, cheerleading Winter- men s and women s basketball, cheerleading, swimming, wrestling Spring- Women s soccer, golf, baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field
Tryouts for Fall 2016 MS/HS sports will be held August 1st and 2 nd. There are no alternative tryout dates offered. Practices begin August 3 rd. Competition begins the 3rd week of August.
High School Goal To help parents to prepare students for on-time graduation with an emphasis on post-secondary educational opportunities within our MICS culture.