MISSION STATEMENT ~ Improving Tomorrow by Inspiring Today! WHOM SHOULD I CONTACT????? ~ Quite often parents have questions concerning a variety of factors which have an effect on their children. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have a question or concern. It is our feeling that any question you have is important. We continually work to improve the communication between parents and Marshall High School staff. Another way we have tried to better our communication is by having our own web page. Please check out our counselor page on the MHS website to keep updated on miscellaneous information and various upcoming events, notices, non-sports activities, tests, etc. Subscribe to the counseling department reminders through text message or email. Directions are attached. ADMINISTRATION: Principal Mr. Scott Hutchins, 781-1311 shutchins@marshallpublicschools.org WELCOME TO MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL Assistant Principal- Mr. Greg Tatrow, 781-1312 Assistant Principal Mr. Brad Shedd, 781-1320 gtatrow@marshallpublicschools.org bshedd@marshallpublicschools.org Secretary to the Administrative Team-- Mrs. Rhonda Stepp, 781-1252, rstepp@marshallpublicschools.org While many of the questions can be answered by contacting a specific office, questions and concerns can and should be directed to the high school administration. Many times we may be able to provide the information or direct you to the person who will be able to do so. ATTENDANCE: Attendance Reporting -- 781-1337 The Attendance Office can provide information regarding the procedure to have students excused from school for illness or other reasons. It is also the office to contact when a student is ill and not in attendance. COUNSELING: Student Services Mrs. Dianne Kneller, 781-1321, dkneller@marshallpublicschools.org Counselors -- Mrs. Kim Robson, 781-1319, A - G, all grades krobson@marshallpublicschools.org Mr. Andy McCormack, 781-1344, H O, all grades amccormack@marshallpublicschools.org Mrs. Robbin Coddens, 781-1338, P Z, all grades rcoddens@marshallpublicschools.org The counseling office can provide information regarding student progress, schedules and program planning, work permit information as well as testing and college information. ATHLETICS: Athletic Director -- Mr. Dan Coddens, 781-1334 Athletic Secretary -- Mrs. Laura Altic, 781-1314 dcoddens@marshallpublicschools.org laltic@marshallpublicschools.org The athletic department can provide you with information regarding game and practice schedules, eligibility and pre-sport physical information, training rules, ticket availability and prices. TEACHERS: To send an email to your child s teacher you would simply put their first initial and full last name then @marshallpublicschools.org. All lower cases, no spaces.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ~ It is the goal of Marshall High School to provide every opportunity for each individual student to experience a maximum of different and specific learning activities. In keeping with the philosophy, our students have a minimum number of required subjects in order to earn their diploma. To be graduated from high school and participate in commencement exercises, each student will need to earn a minimum of 21 credits and pass all required courses. A course taken for one semester earns ½ credit. A course taken all year earns one (1) credit. The required number of credits for each grade are as follows: 9 TH GRADE 10 TH GRADE 11 TH GRADE 12 TH GRADE *English 9or 9 Honors *English 10 or 10 Honors *English 11or 11 Honors *English 12 or AP English *Biology *Science *US History *Gov t/econ *Algebra I/Geo *Math *Math *Math *Phys Ed/Health *World History *Science Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective *Required courses 2 credits required in a World Language, ½ credit required in Intro to Info Tech to be taken any time prior to graduation The 9 th grade Physical Education course is a prerequisite to any elective course in Physical Education. PE may be waived because of health when certified by a physician, or for religious beliefs when certified by a pastor. Such cases must be reviewed each year. Required courses are expected to be taken at Marshall High School unless specific permission is given by the Principal s office. Such permission will be noted in writing in the student s records. Any course taken outside of the normal school day program with the intent of receiving credit must have the approval of the Principal s office. Such permission will be noted in writing in the student s records. All students must carry a full schedule of classes (6 and one seminar). If more credits are needed to graduate on time than can be earned in the regular school day, please see your counselor. This allows four and ½ credits (4.5) credits that a student may select in specific areas of interest and aptitude (electives). Students who are interested in attending the CACC should plan to complete a maximum number of required subjects during their freshmen and sophomore years. This will allow more flexibility and individualization of schedules during their junior and senior years and make the technical school experience more meaningful. WHAT IS A CREDIT: A credit is a value that s earned by attending and passing a class. If the class is a semester class ½ credit will be earned, if the class is a full-year class then 1 full credit will be earned. The following credits are required to be taken and passed by each student: Michigan Merit Curriculum High School Graduation Requirements MATHEMATICS - 4 Credits Honors and AP Substitutions Available Algebra I Geometry Algebra II One math course in final year of high school ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS - 4 Credits Honors and AP Substitutions Available English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 SCIENCE - 3 Credits Biology Physics or Chemistry One additional science credit
SOCIAL STUDIES - 3 Credits US History World History ½ credit in American Government ½ credit in Economics PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH - 1 Credit ½ credit PE 9 ½ credit Health VISUAL, PERFORMING AND APPLIED ARTS - 1 Credit *See listing below ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Course Learning or Integrated Learning Experience Can be fulfilled through Intro to Info Tech class LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH - 2 Credits In grades 9-12; OR an equivalent learning experience in grades K-12 effective for students in the Class of 2016 and recommended for college bound students before. *Visual, Performing and Applied Arts classes MUSIC: COMPUTER: BUSINESS: Symphonic Band Microsoft Office Accounting Concert Band Introduction to Info Tech General Business Concert Orchestra Symphonic Orchestra Web Page Design Personal Finance Redhawk Chorale Digital Imagery Marshall Singers FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE: Bel Canto ART: Design for Living I, II Intro to Music Theory Studio Culinary Arts From Bach to Rock Art II Independent Living Art and Design Child Psychology AGRICULTURE: Family Living Ecology Zoology INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY: Flowers, Gardens & the Drafting Engineering Drawing Environment Intro to Industry Architectural Drawing Woods I, II, III & IV Metal Technology I CALHOUN AREA CAREER CENTER Arts & Communications: Natural Resources & Agri-science Engineering/Manuf/Industrial Tech: * Graphic Communications * Food Science & Technology * Automotive Service Technology * Aviation Exploration Business, Management & Human Services: * Collision Repair Technology Marketing: * Early Childhood Education * Computer Aided Design/Machining * Computer Networking * Education Academy * Construction Technology * Culinary Arts/Hospitality * Law Enforcement/Criminal Behaviors * Power Equipment Technology * Welding Technology Health Sciences: * Health Occupations * 21 st Century Health Careers *Career Center courses only available to 11 th and 12 th grade students. * Health Careers Prep All students must have successfully completed the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) or equivalent state assessment in order to graduate from Marshall Public Schools.
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THAT THEIR RECORDS ARE CORRECT AND UP-TO-DATE, AND THAT REQUIRED COURSES ARE TAKEN AND SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED. COMPLETION OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS IS THE RESPONSIBLITY OF THE STUDENT. PREREQUISITES: A prerequisite is a requirement which must be met before enrollment in an advanced course is allowed. Prerequisites have been established by departments for some courses. Not only do these requirements preserve the integrity of certain courses, but they also serve as an aid to students in the process of course selection. These requirements are usually designed to discourage students from enrolling in courses where frustration and/or failure will most likely occur due to an insufficient foundation of knowledge. If a course name is listed as a prerequisite, then credit must be earned for the listed course; and this kind of prerequisite may not be waived. Other kinds of prerequisites may, however, be waived by: Principal s approval Successfully passing a departmental prerequisite waiver examination Providing a parent-completed waiver form which allows the student to enroll on a probationary basis GPA??? ~ One of the new terms you will hear at the high school is grade point average, often referred to as Grade Point or GPA. Grade Point Average is: 1). A numerical method of keeping a record of your grades during High School. 2). Computed at the end of each semester. 3). Calculated by dividing your total grade points earned by the total course credits attempted. Courses in which a student does not receive a grade, such as pass/fail, do not factor into the GPA calculation. 4). A way of showing where you rank academically with the other students in your grade. 5). GPA calculation will begin 9 th grade year. Classes taken before 9 th grade year will not go towards student GPA, with the exception of ATYP courses. Here s how it works each letter grade is assigned a number. The better the grade the higher the number. A = 4.00 C = 2.00 A- = 3.67 C- = 1.67 B+ = 3.33 D+ = 1.33 B = 3.00 D = 1.00 B- = 2.67 D- =.67 C+ = 2.33 E = 0.00 I = Incomplete G = Credit H = No Credit GRADING WITH ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND DUAL ENROLLMENT A = 5.00 C = 3.00 A- = 4.67 C- = 2.67 B+ = 4.33 D+ = 2.33 B = 4.00 D = 2.00 B- = 3.67 D- = 1.67 C+ = 3.33 E = 0.00 I = Incomplete G = Credit H = No Credit Marshall High School has three (3) six-week grading periods per semester. So.every six weeks your parents will find out how you are doing in each class. The semester grade is what accumulates during your high school career and determines if you receive credit or not. GRADUATING WITH HONORS ~ STUDENTS WHO GRADUATE FROM MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL WITH HONORS MUST ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING: Highest Honors: Must have an accumulative 3.75 G.P.A. at the end of the fall semester of the senior year. Complete 4 full years of English, including English 12. Complete a minimum of 8 combined credits of Mathematics and Science. Must include any combination of Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra III w/technology, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Calculus AP, AP Statistics, Ag Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy/Physiology and AP Biology, AP Chemistry. (Algebra IIA & Algebra IIB to count toward 1 credit combined.) Complete 3 years of the same foreign language. High Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher Four years of standard English sequence Combination of 7 credits in Mathematics and Science (see above) Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher Four years of standard English sequence
Combination of 7 credits in Mathematics and Science (see above) IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT AND PARENT TO MAKE SURE THE REQUIREMENTS ARE MET. ACADEMIC AWARDS The purpose of this program is to reward High School students for their academic excellence. For those students who receive a B or better in all classes (B- or better in A.P. and Honors courses) at the end of each semester for the academic year, they will receive a chenille letter distinctively different from the varsity athletic letter. Each successive year that students meet the qualifying criteria, they earn a pin to be placed on the academic chenille letter as follows: 2 nd Year Bronze Pin, 3 rd Year Silver Pin, 4 th Year Gold Pin An awards assembly is held each fall to reward those students who have met the qualifying criteria for the two semesters of the previous school year. A second assembly is held in February each year to reward those seniors who have met the criteria for the first semester of their senior year, so as to present their award in a timely manner. PRESIDENT S COUNCIL COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ~ The state universities of Michigan have adopted specific requirements for students who graduate from High School in 1996 and thereafter and who wish to enter any of the 15 public universities. The new statement is an outgrowth of an initiative begun in 1990 to improve academic preparation of students seeking admission to a state university. The state universities have agreed that to be eligible for regular admission to a four-year degree program: a high school student graduating in 1995 and thereafter must successfully complete the following course requirements: English - four years required. Mathematics - three years required, including Algebra II; four years strongly recommended Science - two years required; 3 years strongly recommended to include Biology, Chemistry & Physics. At least 1 year of a laboratory course is also strongly recommended. History and Social Sciences - three years required; one year of American History and one year of World History strongly recommended. Prospective students are also encouraged to complete courses in the following areas: Foreign Language - three years strongly recommended. Fine and Performing Arts - two years strongly recommended. Computer Literacy - one year of hands-on experience using computers strongly recommended. The universities recognize that for a variety of reasons some students may not be able to complete all of the requirements. In such circumstances students may still be considered for admission and therefore are encouraged to apply to the university of their choice. In all instances, each university has final authority for admission decisions based on the level of achievements required and other indicators of potential for academic success. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES~ Schools maintain extensive extra-curricular activities in the belief that these activities increase student s interest and pride in their school, and aid in the development of personality and character, as well as the ability to get along with peers. Disciplinary action resulting in suspension from school will affect extra-curricular activities for the same period of time. This includes practice and contests in Athletics, Band or Vocal or any other school sponsored clubs or organizational activities. A student suspended from school may not attend or participate in a school district activity. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: CLUBS: PERFORMING ARTS: Quiz Bowl Student Council Ski Club Drama/Theater National Honor Society YACKERS FFA Marching Band* Exchange Club Robotics Club Marshall Singers* Spanish Club Bel Canto* Marshall Ukes Redhawk Choir* LGBTQ Art Show Environmental Club Newspaper* Exchange Club Yearbook* * must be enrolled in the class FCA Fall Musical Gleehawks
STUDENT ATHLETICS FALL: Girls: volleyball, swimming, golf, cross-country, cheerleading, and equestrian Boys: football, cross-country, soccer, and equestrian WINTER: Girls: basketball and bowling Boys: basketball, swimming, wrestling, and bowling SPRING: Girls: tennis, track, softball, soccer and clay target Boys: baseball, tennis, track, golf and clay target PAY TO PARTICIPATE Marshall Public Schools has a pay to participate fee of $50/season for all high school athletics and certain extracurricular activities. A $200 family maximum will be applied between middle school and high school athletics. TRAINING RULES: The following rules apply to all students participating in athletics at Marshall High School. It is expected that these rules will be followed during the entire year (12 months). 1. The coaches of the individual sports prescribe regular hours, conduct, practice and game attendance. PENALTY: Penalties for violations of the above will be governed by the in-season coaches. 2. The use, sale or possession of alcohol, tobacco, controlled substances, look-alikes, and uncontrolled substances used or sold as controlled substances are prohibited. FIRST OFFENSE: Athletes who have failed to act in accordance with rule #2 will be subject to a penalty of dismissal from the squad for a period of 50% of the season if the violation occurs in or out of season. Fifty percent of the season is defined as half of the scheduled contests and can be carried to next sport of competition. (In the event the violation occurs at the end of a season the student may try-out for a team but will still have to serve the remaining portion of the suspension.) The student forfeits all points/time earned towards their letter. SECOND OFFENSE: Athletes who have failed to act in accordance with Rule #2 for a second offense, during one calendar year from their first offense, will be subject to a minimum penalty of dismissal (for the remainder of the current season) and the equivalent of our entire season, during their next season of competition. THIRD AND FOURTH OFFENSE: Athletes who fail to act in accordance with Rule #2 and commit a third violation during one calendar year from their 1 st offense will not compete in MHS athletics for one entire school year. If a 4 th violation occurs anytime during the athletes suspension they will no longer be allowed to compete in the Marshall athletic program. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY Students who have not received credit for a minimum of four (4) classes and a seminar the previous semester may not participate in interscholastic athletics. Any student participating in athletics at Marshall High School may not be failing more than one class during the course of a semester. Eligibility forms are issued to all teachers (including CACC) every two weeks by the athletic office. Teachers will report the athlete s present grade accumulated from the beginning of the semester. If the athlete is failing more than one class, he/she is automatically ineligible until he/she has achieved a cumulative passing grade. DAILY ATHLETIC ATTENDANCE POLICY: Athletes must be in afternoon classes in order to participate in either a practice or an interscholastic contest. The only exceptions to this rule are doctor s appointments, school-sponsored activities, or permission from the athletic director. ATHLETIC PUNCH PASSES: Fall and winter punch passes are available in the athletic director s office. These passes provide students and adults a substantial saving from gate prices. ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION: Before any athlete may participate in either a practice or an interscholastic event, the following items must be on file in the athletic director s office: Current Physical Card The card must be completely filled out after April 1 of the previous school year. Insurance Waiver or form Emergency Information Sheet
MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER: Mystery, suspense, vampires, athletes, teens, thrillers, paranormal worlds, fantasy what more could you want? The Marshall High School Library Media Center has something for everyone! We have a dynamic and forever changing fiction collection that has everything from the latest fiction titles to good ole classic novels as well. In addition, we have many of our popular fiction titles in audiobook format and strong biography collection with books on your favorite athletes, musicians, and celebrities. Students drop suggestions of their favorite authors, series, and titles in our suggestion boxes and are often delighted to find these on the shelves weeks later! Throughout the day students can be found in the library lost in the wonderful world of reading, studying with friends, or working on computers during Seminar, lunch, or before and after school. Teachers often bring their classes in the library for research, reading, or simply just a delightful change of scenery. Our library is meant to be a welcoming environment where students can collaborate with others at the group tables or spend some quiet time in the comfy chairs of the Hawk s Nest reading their favorite adventure! MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION ~ CONFLICT IN ACTIVITIES: Students have a responsibility to do everything they can to avoid continuous conflicts. This would include being cautious about belonging to too many activities where conflicts are bound to happen. It also means notifying the faculty sponsors involved immediately when a conflict does arise. Faculty sponsors should use the Community Calendar ( Rhonda Stepp) in scheduling events to avoid conflicts. When conflicts do arise, the sponsors should get together and work out a solution so the student does not feel in the middle. If a solution cannot be found, then the principal will have to make the decision based on the following: The relative importance of each event. The importance of each event to the student. The relative contribution the student can make. How long each event has been scheduled. Talk with parents. Once the decision has been made and the student has followed that decision, he/she is not to be penalized in any way by the faculty sponsor. If it becomes obvious that a student cannot fulfill the obligation to a school activity, he/she should withdraw from that activity. PASSES: Students must have a pass to be in the halls during class time. They may be questioned by school personnel and returned to class if they do not have a proper pass. Students wishing to see an administrator or counselor should get a pass from the appropriate office. Students are to pick up these passes before school or during the five minute break. Students are first responsible to be in their classroom for attendance. STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THAT THEIR RECORDS ARE CORRECT AND UP-TO-DATE, AND THAT REQUIRED COURSES ARE TAKEN AND SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED. COMPLETION OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS IS THE RESPONSIBLITY OF THE STUDENT. File:freshmen/:orientpacket