Magic City Campus Newsletter Second Quarter
December 2017
Test Exemption Policies Students can earn up to two exemptions from semester tests each semester by meeting the following requirements: • two or fewer absences and two or fewer tardies, • NO exemptions for any student with LOP or suspension during that semester, • students must be passing the current semester of the class to earn an exemption, • no exemptions for any student with LOP or suspension during that semester, • exemptions are per semester. Year-long classes are allowed two absences and two tardies first semester or a total of four by the end of the year,
Credit Buy Back Opportunities
Students who have exceeded the allowable number of absences and who have contracted for Credit Buy Back have several more opportunities to earn back credit. Listed below are the final Credit Buy Back times for semester one: December 18-January 10 (M-F) 3:05-4:00 p.m.
• college credit and Central Campus classes cannot be exempted, • all juniors will be required to take one semester test of math and science, and • all seniors will be required to take one semester test of language arts and government or economics. All unverified, verified, unexcused, and late absences (more than five minutes late) will be included in the absence tallies for this policy. The deadline to turn in medicals is Wednesday, January 3, 2018.
First Semester Testing Schedule Wednesday, January 10
Mini-Schedule Period 1......................... 8:05-8:40 Period 2......................... 8:45-9:20 Period 3.......................9:25-10:00 Period 4.....................10:05-10:35 Period 6.....................10:40-11:10 Period 7.....................11:15-11:45 Period 5.....................11:50-12:55 1st lunch - 11:50-12:20 Class - 12:25-12:55 Class - 11:50-12:20 2nd Lunch - 12:25-12:55
Wednesday, January 10
Period 7 Test........... 1:00-3:00
Thursday, January 11 Period 1 Test.........8:05-10:00 Period 2 Test.......10:05-12:05 Lunch...................12:05-12:40 Period 3 Test.........12:45-2:45
Friday, January 12 Period 4 Test.........8:05-10:00 Period 5 Test.......10:05-12:05 Lunch...................12:05-12:40 Period 6 Test.........12:45-2:45
Academic Eligibility Grade checks to determine eligibility for extra- and co-curricular activities will be taken at 8:00 a.m. on the following dates: January 16, 2018 February 8, 2018 March 1, 2018 March 22, 2018 April 12, 2018 May 3, 2018 May 24, 2018
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2018-2019 Registration
Four-Year Plan of Study When planning their schedules, students may check their Four-Year Plan of Study by going to: www.ruready.nd.gov Log-in: nd.lastname. firstname.mmddyyyy Password: Lunch #
No School December 22, 2017 through January 1, 2018 Classes Resume January 2, 2018
Prep for the Future--Select Classes Carefully As students begin the registration process for their 2018-19 classes, many factors influence their choices. Factors considered should include preparation for future goals, improving academic weaknesses, college readiness, and career exploration. Because it is easy for students to be swayed by what their friends are taking, finding an “easy A,” or just taking a class for the fun of it, parents are encouraged to discuss long-term goals with their students. While students should be afforded the option of taking a class just because they want to, the primary focus for most of their schedule should include which classes will best prepare them for their future. To assist students, the counselors will be presenting information to sophomores and juniors. At that time, the registration guides will be reviewed, graduation and college admission requirements will be discussed, and questions will be answered.
the QR code. Hard copies are available in the library and counseling office. To assist, here is a list of important dates for students and parents to remember: December 13, 14
Juniors receive registration guides December 19, 20 Final registration for juniors
January 25, 26 Sophomores receive registration guides January 31 Sophomore tours at MCC February 5, 6 Final registration for sophomores
2017-18 Registration Guide QR Code
Registration guides are available online on our Magic City Campus website, emailed to your child's mymps.us account, or by using
WorkKeys Seniors needing to meet the North Dakota CTE Scholarship requirements who have not earned a 24 on the ACT may sign up for the WorkKeys in the Counseling Office. The cost of each test is $12.00.
