Students at MCHS follow a
schedule that is a combination of high school classes (taught by our
certified high school teachers), and college (Durham Tech. C.C.) classes. High school classes consist of core
requirements (non-elective classes) only. These are scheduled by MCHS Guidance and Administration. College classes however, are chosen by the
student, in consultation with MCHS Guidance or Administration (for college course descriptions, click here). The Durham Tech. classes that a student may take depend on results of the placement test (see DTCC Placement Testing).
Important note about placement testing
THE COMPASS EXAM
In order to register for Durham Tech courses, a
student must take the COMPASS placement exam.
In order to take the COMPASS, new students must fill out this
application form,
(if they have not done so already) and return to the MCHS principal,
ASAP. It is needed for a student to receive a DTCC ID #, which is a requirement for taking the COMPASS.
About the COMPASS:
This exam has three sections: reading, writing,
and math. Students should only take the math portion of the exam IF they have
completed Algebra II. All new
students (and returning students who wish to retake the exam) must take it no
later than July 29.
As mentioned, high school classes
are scheduled for the student. Therefore, college courses must be taken during times that the student’s
high school classes are not in session.
For Example
Monday -- Friday
High School
Classes
Pd. 1
12:30 – 2:00
English 4
Pd. 2
2:30 – 4:00
Chemistry
Pd. 3
4:00 – 5:30
OPEN
This student may schedule
college classes that end before 12:30, or begin after 4:00.
Suggestions for Choosing College Courses
Just as a NC high school
diploma consists of core requirements,
so do curricula for the
North
Carolina university system. They total 44 credit hours, and are called
the General Education Core, or “Core 44”. Students
may complete many of these university core requirements while at MCHS. In fact, the Core 44 courses should take priority as the student creates a schedule. Successful completion of a Core 44 course—a “C”
or above—qualifies it to be transferred to all colleges and universities in
the NC university system, enabling an MCHS alumnus to enroll as a “freshman with advanced
standing,”
significantly ahead of most incoming freshman with regard to credits.
Getting Started
Step 1: Take the COMPASS exam, before July 29, as indicated above. Scores are printed and handed to you as soon as you finish. You must immediately bring them to Mr. Evans' office (423 Newton Bldg.) to provide MCHS with a copy. If he's not there, please slide it under the door.
Step 2: Click here to download the FALL 2010 Course Schedule. Click here,
and look at the “DTCC Plan of Study for Univ. Transfer,” which details the Core 44, and start to think about what courses you would like to register for.
Step 3: Attend one of the following required registration sessions (room 1305 of the Wynn Center):
Returning Students
Last names A-M
Tuesday, Aug. 3rd
2:00-4:00 PM
Last names N-Z
Wednesday, Aug. 4th
2:00-4:00 PM
New Students
Last names A-M
Thursday, Aug. 5th
2:00-4:00 PM
Last names N-Z
Friday, Aug. 6th
2:00-4:00 PM
Step 4: Click here
to view the Fall 2010 schedule of DTCC course offerings. Course descriptions can be found here.
