MLHS IS MORE THAN JUST CURRICULUM
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The curriculum is more than a textbook. It is an approach to learning by Christian educators to train students to use their God-given skills to reason, process and defend their beliefs from a Biblical perspective. This emanates from the school mission statement and department goals. To accomplish the purpose and mission of the school and to meet the objectives of department and individual courses, textbooks and other materials may by used to assist teachers in meeting these goals. However, the textbook is not the goal but a means to accomplish the goals for each course within the overall curriculum.
Accreditation and Teacher Certification Due to the unique and intentional nature of the goals for Christian education, Martin Luther Jr/Sr High School does not seek or share the educational objectives of the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning. However, the quality and standards of academic excellence are achieved through the monitoring of our school goals through an appropriate accrediting agency. In September 2023 Martin Luther Jr/Sr High School was re-accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation. All teachers have a state licenses. Academic Policies Grades 9-12. Students graduating from Martin Luther are expected to accumulate the following credits by the end of four years of high school. Religion-4 credits English-4 credits Social Studies-4 credits Math-3 credits Science-3 credits Computer Science-.5 credits Physical Education/Health-1 credit Fine Arts-2 credits Foreign Language-2 credits Elective-2.5 credits Total 26 credits Students are required to take seven courses per year. The seven courses must include five academic courses per year. Band, Choir, Art and PE are not counted as one of the five academic courses. Courses are not transferable from year to year. Students planning on attending a four-year college must take the following: two years of a foreign language and a math a minimum of Algebra I and II and Geometry and Chemistry or Physics. Advanced Classes: Students who choose to take Advanced Placement courses receive weighted grades. Advanced Placement students are required to take the AP test. Post-secondary Enrollment Option courses will follow state PSEO guidelines and will not be given a weighted grade. Eligible for PSEO are Junior and Senior students.
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FRESHMAN SCHEDULE
Religion I English I Global Studies I Physical Science Computer Application – ½ year required Health – ½ year required Mathematics – Pick one of the three: (A placement test will be given the first day of school) _____ Pre- Algebra _____ Algebra I _____ Geometry The following are electives. Please check those you are interested in taking this year. Reminder: ***1 credit of Physical Education/Health are required for graduation. It is possible that ½ to 1 credit will be available to Freshman this year. ***Two credits of Fine Arts are required for graduation (Band , Art, Choir) _____ Art _____ Band _____ Choir _____ Physical Education _____ Intro to Programming (1/2 year – 2nd semester) JUNIOR SCHEDULE
Religion III English - Pick one: _____ English III _____ PSEO Literature/Composition (**eligibility must be approved) US History Science – Pick one: _____ Chemistry (preferred by colleges) _____ Environmental Science _____ Advanced Biology Spanish II Mathematics – Pick one of the three: _____ Geometry _____ Algebra II _____ Pre-Calculus _____ Consumer Math The following are electives. Please check those you are interested in taking this year. Reminder: ***1 credit of Physical Education/Health are required for graduation. ***Two credits of Fine Arts are required for graduation (Band, Art, Choir) _____ Art _____ Band _____ Choir _____ Physical Education _____ Intro to Programming (1/2 year – 2nd semester) _____ AP Programming (Must have had Algebra II) (**eligibility must be approved) _____ Media _____ Accounting (business—not math) |
SOPHOMORE SCHEDULE
Religion II English II Global Studies II Biology Spanish I Mathematics – Pick one of the three: _____ Algebra I _____ Geometry _____ Algebra II The following are electives. Please check those you are interested in taking this year. Reminder: ***1 credit of Physical Education/Health are required for graduation. ***Two credits of Fine Arts are required for graduation (Band , Art, Choir) _____ Art _____ Band _____ Choir _____ Physical Education _____ Intro to Programming (1/2 year – 2nd semester) _____ Environmental Science (does not replace biology) SENIOR SCHEDULE Religion IV English - Pick one: _____ English IV _____ PSEO Literature/Composition (**eligibility must be approved) Social Studies – Pick two: _____ American Government _____ PSEO European History (**eligibility must be approved) _____ History through Film Science – Pick one or two: _____ Chemistry (preferred by colleges) _____ Environmental Science _____ Advanced Biology (good for medical field) _____ Physics (preferred by colleges) Mathematics – Pick one: _____ Algebra II _____ Pre-Calculus _____ AP Calculus (**eligibility must be approved) _____ Consumer Math The following are electives. Please check those you are interested in taking this year. Reminder: ***1 credit of Physical Education/Health are required for graduation. ***Two credits of Fine Arts are required for graduation (Band, Art, Choir) _____ Art _____ Band _____ Choir _____ Physical Education _____ Intro to Programming (1/2 year – 2nd semester) _____ AP Programming (Must have had Algebra II) (**eligibility must be approved) _____ Media _____ Accounting (business – not math) _____ Work Experience (***special admittance to this class only through permission from guidance/administration) _____ Spanish 3 |