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MARCH 2025

Class of 2029 Meetings: Individual meetings for the Class of 2029 will be held through March. Freshman year schedule planning will occur during Academic Lab.  A detailed email regarding HS scheduling will be sent before the start of student meetings. Parents are also welcome to schedule a meeting.  Please remember these meetings are to plan for the official scheduling window which will open later this spring.
 
College Credit Plus: Deadline to request CCP hours and complete the College Credit Plus application is April 1st at 5:00 p.m. If you didn't attend the mandatory CCP meeting held in January, you must contact Mrs. Ladd to set up a meeting before you apply for hours, per ODEW requirements.
 
End of Course Testing: April 7-11th is the spring End of Course Testing window for all students enrolled in HS courses requiring an end-of-course test. This includes 8th-graders enrolled in Algebra I. Students in Grades 3-8 will also participate in required state tests appropriate for their grade level. Specific information will be sent closer to the testing week. Visit education.ohio.gov/parents for sample tests and questions.
 
Classes of 2026 and Class of 2027: A college/career/military planning information slideshow will be sent to families in January. This is in lieu of an in-person meeting. The narrated presentation will prepare you early for applications, scholarships, financial aid, and recommendation letters as well as information for universities, trade schools, military enlistment, and the workforce.  The workforce/construction trade information and links will be included as well.
 
Service Hours: It's never too early to begin serving others! Yearly service hour requirements are Grade 7: 5 hours; Grades 8-9: 10 hours, Grade 10: 20 hours, Grade 11: 30 hours, and Grade 12: 40 hours. Hours should be logged using documentation sheets located in the hallway across from the HS office. It is encouraged your child turns in service logs to their Bible teacher at the end of each 9-week grading period. This enables their progress toward the yearly requirement to be viewed on each report card throughout the year! Please refer to the MCS Parent/Student Handbook for more details.
 
FAFSA 2024: Application window for the 2025-26 school year opened in late November. Visit studentaid.gov to learn more.
 
ACT/SAT: Students interested in taking these tests should visit ACT.org or SAT.org for test dates, registration, and practice opportunities.
 
Senior/Juniors: Stay active in college and scholarship searches. Create spreadsheets to help you organize information regarding deadlines, application requirements, and notes. Please schedule an appointment with Mrs. Ladd if you have questions or need assistance.
 
College/University Application Window: Colleges and universities began accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year on August 1. Seniors should keep a spreadsheet of application requirements for each school. Please see Mrs. Ladd if you have any questions about the application process.  May 1st is considered National Decision Day.  This is the deadline for most schools to secure a spot in the upcoming year and maintain scholarship and grants offered in your financial aid package.
 
College Visits: Seniors have up to 5 excused absences for in-person college visits. This number also includes needed travel days. Juniors may have 2 days for excused college visits. Please bring a business card from the college to the HS office upon return as a visit verification.

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