Course Selection

Selection of courses for the next school year begins in the second semester. Course selection should depend on achievement and interests. This process should not be taken lightly. The master schedule at Manchester Township High School is “student request driven” meaning the entire school schedule is based upon the sum of all students’ course selections. Many important decisions are made based upon these selections, including: decisions about which courses will be offered and which will be dropped, how many students will be in every class, and how many teachers of each subject will be needed.

Therefore, choices should reflect serious thought, and there should be little or no need for changes at a later date. At the end of the school year, students will be provided with a reminder of the courses that have been selected for the next year. Choices should be analyzed in light of final achievement in each course. If there is a need to change a course, a written request must be submitted to the Principal by June 30.

A schedule of courses will be mailed home in August. There will be a period of time in August when course change requests will be considered. This will be the only time when requests will be considered. Any course changes must be approved by the parent and principal. Because of the technicalities of trying to schedule students, it is impossible to honor all requests. For this reason, careful thought must be given to selecting alternate courses.

Preparation for College

If a student plans to enter a four-year college or university, he/she must be aware that entrance requirements vary with each institution. Individual college web sites should be visited so the student can become familiar with specific entrance criteria.

Students interested in college enrollment are strongly urged to pursue a rigorous academic schedule as every college admissions committee looks favorably upon the student who has studied beyond the minimum requirements. In addition, colleges prefer students who have been involved in co-curricular and community service activities during high school.

Almost all colleges require applicants to take either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). It is recommended that these be taken in the spring of junior year and again in the fall of senior year.

Preparation for Trade and Industrial Employment

Students not interested in attending an academic two- or four-year college, university may choose from any of a number of post-secondary trade, or technical schools or they may begin their training while still in high school. The opportunity for training in one of a variety of trade and technical fields is provided through a shared-time program in which students study at Manchester Township High School and at Ocean County Vocational/Technical School (OCVTS). Students must submit an application and may be required to take an entrance exam.

Preparation for General Employment/Military Service

Not every student will choose to go on to higher education after high school. Some will choose to enter the work force directly, or to attend a technical or trade school. A solid foundation of academic courses is the best preparation for this career goal. Employers want workers who can communicate effectively, follow directions, and get along with other people. Therefore, challenging academic courses should be chosen.

Representatives from each of the branches of the Armed Services make frequent visits to the MTHS campus to discuss opportunities in the military.

Courses & Requirements

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MTHS Program of Studies

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Selection of Courses

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Grading System

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