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WHAT DO YO
U WISH YO
U
WOULD HAV
E KNOWN
COMING INTO
HIGH
SCHOOL?
A D V I CE F
R O M TH E 2
0 1 3 GR A D U A T E S
That I wouldn’t be leaving high school with the same friends I came in with, and that’s okay. -Jocelyn F.
Stay organized. It would have helped make the school year go a lot smoother. -Brittany G.
Most of the time, when you make a mistake, nobody was even paying attention. Chill. -Sophia F.
Don’t procrastinate. -Shawn C.The better you do in high
school the more colleges will reward you. -Genesis R.
You will find people and yourself changing throughout the years. -Allison S.
Eventually things would get better. –Kate M.
That you have to do all of your homework. -Chaz W.
How much crazy drama there would be. –Brandon Y.
Stay single my friends. -Mike C.
The time goes really fast so get involved in as much as possible. –Haley B.WHAT DO YOU WISH YOU WOULD HAVE
KNOWN COMING INTO HIGH SCHOOL?
GET
INVOLVED!
CLUBS AND ACT IV IT IES AT
MGHS
Listen to Haley B.
and…
WHY SHOULD YOU GET INVOLVED?• Benefit #1 – Learning Time Management
and Prioritizing• Benefit #2 – Getting Involved in Diverse
Interests • Benefit #3 – Learning About Long Term
Commitments• Benefit #4 – Making a Contribution • Benefit #5 – Raises Self Esteem • Benefit #6 – Building Solid Relationship
Skills • Benefit #7 – Looks Great on College
Applications
EXTRACURRICULAR
CLUBS AND
ACTIVITIE
S
Key ClubThis is a community service club that strives to improve
the lives of those in the community and around the
world. Anyone can join. This club meets once a
week on Wednesdays in Mrs. Gerber’s room. Past
service opportunities included toy drives, bake sales, and the ELIMINATE
project.
Theater Try out for an acting
role or take part behind the scenes in
the fall or spring play. Listen for announcements
about when tryouts will begin.
National Honor SocietyThe National Honor Society (NHS) recognizes outstanding high school
juniors and seniors. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those
students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. If your grade point average is a 3.5 and
you demonstrate excellence in the previously listed areas, you will receive an invitation to apply at the beginning
of your junior year.
EXTRACURRICULAR
CLUBS AND
ACTIVITIE
S
Spanish Club
Even if you don’t know Spanish, you can still take part in the fun.
Spanish club is a place to learn about the Spanish culture and traditions.
In the Know
Learn about the world
and all of its quirky
facts. In the Know is
for people who love
to knowledge. The
club competes in a
quiz show against
other schools.
Art Club Art club is a place for people to express themselves through a variety of activities and projects. In the past,
the club has painted pumpkins, windows at local businesses, and
murals around the school.
Philosophy ClubIf you love to talk and
debate, this club is for you. Philosophy
club discusses everything from current issues to favorite foods.
SPORTS
FallCheerleadingCross CountryGolfFootballVolleyball
SpringBaseballSoftballTrack
Winter
Basketball
Cheerleading
Swimming
Wrestling
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CLASSROOM
PSEOPost secondary enrollment
allows students to enroll in college classes at
Marion Tech. or OSU in order to earn credit while
still in school.
Dual EnrollmentStudents take Business Tech. during their junior and senior year in order to
learn about marketing, accounting, and other business related fields. Students also participate in internships with local businesses to gain real world experience. Students will earn 30 college credits by participating in both years. Another dual enrollment course that is available is Statistics.
More courses may be added in the future.
Advanced PlacementStudents can take courses in Spanish,
English, and math (depending on interest) that are part of the College
Board Advanced Placement program. At the end of the course, students will take
a national test, which can earn them college credit at certain universities.
These courses are weighted.
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CLASSROOM
Future Farmers of AmericaFFA is a co-curricular club
that students join when they take an Ag. class.
Students learn about various business and practical aspects of
agriculture in today’s world.
Career Based InterventionC.B.I. is offered for juniors and
seniors. This program gives students the opportunity to
learn about the working world in the classroom and
through on the job site experiences.
Jobs for Ohio’s GraduatesStudents can take JOG during any or all four years of high school. The goal of JOG is to
help students stay in school through graduation, pursue postsecondary
education and secure quality entry-level jobs leading to career advancement
opportunities. MGHS JOG students take part in many leadership opportunities, competitions, and service work.
Tri-RiversStudents can transfer to Tri-
Rivers during their sophomore or junior year
in order to pursue training in a chosen field. You will
find out more about Tri-Rivers during a field trip.
ELECTIVE CLASSES
• Choir• Show Choir• Marching
Band• Jazz Band • Concert
Band
• Art• Creative Writing• Drama• Poetry • Speech• Reading Intervention• Science Fiction/Fantasy• Yearbook
*Some of these classes are on a rotating schedule• Green Science
(depending on interest)• Sociology• Psychology