Guidance News

Class of 2029 Meetings: Individual meetings for the Class of 2029 are now complete.  Please refer to the previously sent planning meeting email for details and the completed planning sheet given to your student.  Emails will be sent to families when scheduling opens in the spring. 
 
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 3-7 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.
 
National College Decision Day: May 1 is recognized as National Decision Day for colleges and universities across the country. Seniors are encouraged to make their final post-secondary decisions by this date.  

AP Exams: FACTS payment information has been sent for all students currently registered in an Advanced Placement (AP) course.  AP English Literature and Composition Exam is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7. AP Language and Composition Exam is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14. A detailed email will be sent in mid-April to assist students with planning for exam days.

Graduation: The Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held in the MCC Worship Center on Friday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m.  A graduation informational email and video will be sent soon with details regarding Senior Clap Out/Chapel, Graduation Practice, and the Graduation Ceremony.

 

College Credit Plus: The application is projected to be available in the College Credit Plus app through the OH/ID Portal on February 1st. 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.

 
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 6th from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
 
Junior Class ACT Testing Day: Juniors will take the State-Funded ACT Test on Tuesday, February 25th at MCS. There is no charge for this test. Information will be sent closer to the date. Practice tests are available at ACT.org.
 
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 3-7 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.
 
Class 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.

Class of 2028 Meetings: Individual meetings for the Class of 2028 will be held in January. Sophomore year scheduling and college career planning will be discussed during study hall or lunchtime. Parents are also welcome to schedule a meeting.  
 
Service Hours: It's never too early to begin serving others! Yearly service hour requirements are Grades 7-9: 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.
 
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.

End of Course Testing Retakes for students in Grades 9-11 will be administered December 2nd-4th. All tests will be given during the school day. Detailed information and test prep suggestions (if applicable) will be emailed to families of students needing to retake one or more tests based on Spring Administration scores.

Midterm Exams for HS Courses: Midterm exams for students in Grades 9-12 and 8th-graders enrolled in Algebra I will be December 18th-19th. Midterm schedules and more information will be provided to students and families.

Class of 2026 Meetings: Individual meetings for the Class of 2026 were held in October. Senior year scheduling and college/career planning took place during study hall or lunchtime. Parents are welcome to schedule a meeting.

Class of 2027 Meetings: Individual meetings for the Class of 2027 will be held this month. Junior year scheduling and college career planning will be discussed during study hall or lunchtime. Parents are also welcome to schedule a meeting.  

 
Service Hours: It's never too early to begin serving others! Yearly service hour requirements are Grades 7-9: 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 opens on December 1. 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.
 
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.