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Notice of Non-DiscriminationTempe Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educa-tional programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title VII, Title IX may be referred to the Compliance Officer, and Section 504 may be referred to the Section 504 Coordinator, 500 West Guadalupe Road, Tempe, Arizona 85283-3599, (480) 839-0292.

Aviso de no discriminación El Distrito Escolar de Tempe Union High no discrimina a base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o incapacidad en admisión o acceso a, o tratamiento de personas o empleo en sus programas educacionales o actividades. Las preguntas concernientes al Titulo VI, Titulo VII, Titulo IX pueden ser referidas al Director de Conformidad, y Seccion 504 pueden ser referidas al Coordinador de Sección 504, 500 West Guadalupe Road, Tempe, Arizona 85283, (480) 839-0292.

Cover artwork by Hannah Akins Mountain Pointe Graduate, Class of 2015.

Mountain Pointe High SchoolA campus of the Tempe Union High School District

4201 E. Knox Road Phoenix, AZ 85044

480.759.8449 www.mphspride.com

Mountain Pointe RegistrationWelcome to the 2018 - 2019 Registration Process!

Please carefully read the information provided in this Registration Handbook. The information will enable you to make appropriate course choices to fulfill graduation requirements as well as meet a variety of recommendations for post-secondary planning.

CURRENT STUDENTS – For current Mountain Pointe students, registration for the following school year takes place in English class in January. All current students must complete a Student Scheduling Worksheet and submit to the Guidance Office by the registration due date. If applicable, the appropriate signed Teacher's Assistant (TA) form, Early Release form, and Internship documents must be submitted at this time as well.

CURRENT EIGHTH GRADERS – For current eighth graders (incoming freshmen) in attendance at local middle schools, registration occurs on their home campuses in January. Registration deadlines are announced in classes and are available on our website and in the Mountain Pointe newsletter. (Guidance Counselors will give you important dates when meeting with you at your middle school.)

NEW TO MP – For students who move to our area after February, registration forms should be completed as soon as possible in order to enroll in the classes of your choice.

ALL NEW STUDENTS – Registration packets are available in the Mountain Pointe Academics Office during the second semester and throughout the summer. Elective offerings become extremely limited so registering early is desirable.

OPEN ENROLLMENT – Applications for open enrollment are available and must be submitted through the District website at www.tempeunion.org. Families will also need to pick up registration packets from Mountain Pointe. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am till 3:30 pm.

INCOMING FRESHMEN & NEW STUDENTS The following required paperwork must be submitted:

Student Scheduling Worksheet Must include choice of 6 classes

plus 2 alternative elective classes Must be signed by parent/guardian

and any necessary teachers

Student Personal Data Sheet

Special Programs Form

Home Language Survey

Student Health Update

Immunization Records

Copy of Birth Certificate

Copy of Parent/Guardian photo ID card

Court appointed guardianship papers (if applicable)

Free & Reduced Meals Application (if applicable) Available July 1, 2018

Proof of Residency A current copy of one of the following

must be submitted: electric, utility, gas, water, cable, home/

cell phone bill, OR a purchase/rental agreement on official letterhead only

Copy of Open Enrollment Acceptance Notification (if applicable)

General InformationBus Services.....................................................................4Cafeteria Services ..........................................................4Activities & Athletics: Co-curricular Eligibility & Insurance .................................................4Additional Opportunities .............................................5 Summer School ..........................................................5 Evening School ............................................................5 Saturday School ..........................................................5 Online Learning ..........................................................5Graduation .......................................................................5

Registration & SchedulingScheduling Considerations ...........................................5Accurate Course Selection ..........................................6Alternate Courses .........................................................6Lunch Period Assignments ...........................................6Teachers’ Assistants (T.A.) ............................................6Requests for Change in Teachers................................6Schedule Change Procedures ......................................7Dropping Classes ...........................................................7

Academic, Activity & Athletic FeesStudent Activity Fees .....................................................8Eligible Fees for Tax Credit ..........................................8Books, Materials, and Supplies .....................................8

Gifted & Honors ProgramGifted Program ...............................................................9Honors Program ............................................................9Advanced Placement .................................................. 10

Diplomas of Distinction ............................................. 10GPA & Class Rank Calculations ........................... 11

Mountain Pointe Course OfferingsTable of Contents

Course OfferingsCareer & Technical Education (CTE) ........................... 12 Accounting .................................................................... 14 Bioscience ..................................................................... 14 Business Management ................................................ 14 Business Operations Support .................................. 14 Culinary Arts ................................................................ 15 Digital Communications ............................................ 15 Digital Photography .................................................... 15 Early Childhood Education ....................................... 15 Engineering Sciences .................................................. 16 Film & TV ...................................................................... 16 Graphics/Web Design ................................................ 16 Law, Public Safety, & Security .................................... 16 Marketing ...................................................................... 16 Software and App Design .......................................... 17 Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation ........................ 17 Technical Theater ........................................................ 17English ................................................................................. 18 IEP Services ....................................................................... 20 Mathematics – STEM Academy .................................... 22 PE – Sports & Wellness Academy ................................. 24Science – STEM Academy ............................................... 26 Social Studies ..................................................................... 28Visual & Performing Arts Academy .............................. 30 Performing Arts: Dance ............................................ 30 Performing Arts: Theatre .......................................... 30 Performing Arts: Music ............................................. 31 Visual Arts ..................................................................... 32 World Languages .............................................................. 33 Other Electives & Non-Credit Courses ..................... 35EVIT ..................................................................................... 35

Dual EnrollmentSummary List of Dual Enrollment Courses ............... 36

AdministratorsPrincipal ....................................................................................... Bruce KipperAssistant Principal, Academics ................................................ Tomika BanksAssistant Principal, Activities ................................................ Joe DominguezAssistant Principal, Athlertics.................................................... Mike GriffithDean of Students .......................................................................... Aaron Frana

CounselorsClass of 2019............................................................................... Bryan SabatoClass of 2020 .................................................................................. Erin SmithClass of 2021......................................................... Sonia Salazar, Dept. ChairClass of 2022............................................................................ Steve MancusoGifted ............................................................................................ Ricki CassuttStudent Support ............................................................... Melissa RonnesethIEP Services ............................................................................ Jennifer MurphyAt-Risk ..............................................................................................Tim O-Neil

2018

2019

Welcome Class of 2022Freshmen Showcase

For all incoming Freshmen and their parents

Monday, January 22, 2018 6:00 pm MPHS

Mountain Pointe welcomes all prospective members of the Class of 2022 and their parents to Mountain Pointe’s Freshman Showcase. Department Chairs, Coaches, Club Sponsors and MPHS students will be on hand to share all the great possibilities that await our incoming freshmen. Information regarding department offerings, our gifted program, placement audi-tions, summer camps, parent workshops, important contact information and more will be available this evening.

Parent / Guardian WorkshopsAll incoming freshmen parents/guardians must attend one of the following workshops:

March 27 April 5 April 18 May 2All workshops will be held at 6:30 pm in the MP Cafeteria. Be looking for more information in Principal Kipper’s weekly e-mails starting in March.

Freshmen PrepThe Freshman First Day Experience is for 9th graders only:

Friday, August 3rd(Buses will run. Look for more details to come.)

Important Websites

www.mphspride.comFor more information regarding the 2018-2019 Registration Process, visit the MP website at www.mphspride.com, select the Academics tab at the top of the page, and click on Registration.

Required Summer Packets must be completed and turned in on the first day of the school. Packets can be found at: www.mphspride.com, select Academics at the top of the page, click on Departments. Select English for English Summer Projects and select Math for Math Summer Projects.

www.tempeunion.orgFor open enrollment applications, cafeteria information, reduced lunch applications, bus sched-ules, and other important District information, visit the Tempe Union High School District website.

General InformationServicesBusesThe bus schedule is available in the summer newsletter and is also available at any time in the front office. Additional information is available from our District’s transportation office. Bus service is offered to all students who reside in Mountain Pointe’s boundary and live more than two miles away from the school. Additional information is available from the District's transportation office and on the District website.

CafeteriaTempe Union High School District offers a wide variety of food choices. Students can choose menu items from at least four or more specialized food court areas. Daily menu choices include Domino’s Pizza, burgers & fries, Casa Solana Mexican Foods, as well as freshly made subs, sandwiches and bagels. All food items are sold ala Carte with the exception of breakfast and the Combo Lunch. A complete Combo Lunch meets nutritional requirements of the National School Lunch Program.

Your child may qualify for free or for reduced price meals. If you believe your family/child may qualify for free or reduced price meals, please complete the Free – Reduced Meal Application (available online* as well as in your registration packet). The confidentiality of students and families applying for or receiving free or reduced priced meals shall be maintained.

*Visit www.tempeunion.org, click on Departments, select Food & Nutrition for current pricing information or to obtain a Free-Reduced Meals application.

Activities & AthleticsNumerous extracurricular and athletic activities are available to all students. Our experience has shown that students with extracurricular involvement often are more satisfied and successful in school. All students are enthusiastically invited to try out for a sport or join a club. You may contact our activities or athletics directors for additional information.

Fees will be charged to participants in all activities and athletics for which a sponsor or coach is paid a stipend. Tax credit may be used to pay activity fees if requested during the initial payment of the activity fee.

Co-curricular EligibilityIn order to participate in interscholastic competition or performance in any extracurricular activity and sport, students are reminded that they must maintain several standards of eligibility. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of five credit-bearing classes, and they must be passing all those classes with a grade of at least a “D” or higher. (Students enrolled in six classes must be passing all six classes.) Seniors who are meeting all requirements for graduation must be enrolled in and passing a minimum of four classes. (If seniors are registered for more than four classes, they must be passing all of those classes.) Please remember that seminary is not a credited class and cannot be counted as part of these minimum requirements.

InsuranceAll students participating in school-organized activities must be insured. School insurance (for accident or injury during school or school-related activities) is available to all students who do not have their own family coverage.

Extended Learning OpportunitiesThe Tempe Union High School District Extended Learning Program provides all TUHSD students the opportunity to take courses beyond the school day to fruther their course of study and/or recover credits.

• Summer Education Academy • Saturday School• Evening School • Online Learning/MDLP

For information about these programs, visit www.tempeunion.org > Programs.

GraduationLate GraduationStudents who are unable to graduate in May of their senior year or by the end of the following summer are required to meet the graduation requirements of the following class. From time to time, those requirements change. Consequently, late graduates may find it necessary to take additional courses in order to earn a diploma.

Early GraduationA student intending to graduate in three years or less than four years must first notify the Academics Office by October 1st of the year in which s/he plans to graduate.

Students are encouraged to apply in the spring of their second year, so that the sixth semester rank will include them. The transcript and schedule of classes will be evaluated to determine whether the student can graduate, according to existing requirements and policies.

If graduation is possible, the student will be reclassified as a “senior” student. The student ID number will not be changed. This reclassification will guarantee the student’s inclusion in the final GPA calculation and class ranking for the graduating class and will allow the student to be included in all graduation activities at the end of his/her third year.

Graduation Credit Requirements23 credits are required to obtain a high school diploma.

COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS

English 4.0 Physical Ed 1.0

Math 4.0 Health 0.5

Science 3.0 Fine or Practical Arts or VE (CTE) 2.0

Social Studies 3.0 Electives 5.5

Registration & SchedulingScheduling ConsiderationsFor current MP students registration for the following school year takes place in January in English class. For incoming eighth graders, registration occurs on their home campuses also during January. For all new students, registration packets are available in the Mountain Pointe Academics Office during the second semester and throughout the summer.

Some students fail to register on time. To plan for adequate numbers of class sections, we will select classes for these students. Classes that meet current graduation requirements are selected first, then additional classes are chosen based on the student’s interests suggested by previous electives taken. Students will not be allowed to change their course selections later.

Accurate Course SelectionEach year our classes for the new school year fill up quickly. Teachers are hired for the next school year based on the courses that students sign up for in January/February. Therefore, there are very few seats in classes available for changes once our staffing is complete. It is absolutely essential for you to choose your classes very carefully.

Registration for all math, science, and English classes and for all honors or corrective classes requires your current teachers’ signatures as evidence of their approval.

Exercise particular caution in the selection of your electives. Some electives require teacher signature to ensure correct placement. Read course descriptions and talk to instructors to get as much information about your elective options before you register. Schedules will NOT be changed because you “didn’t know the class was going to be like this.”

Selecting Alternate CoursesOn the scheduling worksheet list two alternatives in case one of your first requests is not available. The Assistant Principal, Academics will refer to these alternatives when conflicts occur or if classes do not make to aid in assigning courses. If you do not list alternates, classes will be selected for you. You will not be able to make a change once school begins.

Lunch Period AssignmentsAlong with your classes, lunches are scheduled purely on a random basis by the computer. So that class sizes remain balanced, we will not change lunch periods unless the request is supported by a doctor’s note (M.D. or D.O.) detailing the medical reasons for a student to have lunch at a particular time. Please understand that no exceptions can be made to this policy.

Teachers’ Assistants (T.A.)Students interested in being an T.A. must complete an application, get it signed by the appropriate teacher, and submit it with the scheduling worksheet during the registration process. List it as a request on your registration form, but also indicate an alternative class in case you are not selected as a T.A. Once the school year starts, T.A. positions will not be available.

Requests for Change in TeachersBecause of the random computer scheduling process, students do not have the option of requesting a particular teacher. Once schedules are established, a teacher change will be considered only if the student has taken a class with that teacher in the past and was not successful in his or her class. Those changes must be made before the school year begins. If you find that you are having difficulty with one of your teachers, you are advised to do the following:

1) Meet with the teacher to discuss your concerns. Include your parent(s) or guardian(s). Most conflicts are resolved once they are openly discussed in this type of conference;

2) If you don’t feel the problem has been remedied, contact the department chair to request a conference with you, the teacher and chair to develop a plan for your success in the class. The Department Chair then may meet with the Assistant Principal, Academics to discuss further action.

Schedule Change ProceduresOnce you have turned in your schedule requests, changes will be made ONLY under the following circumstances:

• If you pass a scheduled class during summer school • If you fail a class and need to recover a credit • If you are missing a required class

• If a clerical or computer input error is made in assigning your classes (We retain your registration form so that we can verify any errors.)

If your request for a schedule change meets one of the stated criteria, you must complete a Schedule Change Request form available in the Guidance Office.

Sometimes students will find that a year-long class is scheduled for one period during first semester and another period during second semester. When we find that we have no other option than to split year-long classes, we do our best to make certain that students stay with the same instructor for both semesters.

It is very important for students to remember that schedules are subject to change during the first weeks of the semester. Because summer registration is so unpredictable, new sections may be added to the master schedule, and students may have to be re-scheduled to balance class sizes. We appreciate students’ patience and flexibility during this process.

Dropping Classes - PLEASE NOTEDropping classes when the workload or academic challenge increases is a commonly taken escape route for students. We expect that you will thoroughly discuss your interest in dropping a class with your parents or guardians and your teacher, keeping in mind the possible consequences for your graduation, career preparation, or college admission. More often than not, it is to your educational advantage to stay in the class by seeking additional teacher assistance, arranging for a tutor, committing to more study time, and/or reducing outside-of-school obligations such as part-time employment.

If changes are made after the first 10 days of school, no new classes can be added to your schedule.

If you drop a class after the tenth week of each semester, classes will be dropped with an “F” on your transcript.

Changing from an honors or AP class to a regular level class may be done only at the end of the quarter or semester and is reserved for students who have received a grade of “F” on their report card. The change requires both teacher and department chair recommendation and is dependent on space being available in the regular level class. Requesting a change during the summer, before school starts, will only be considered if there is space available in the regular level class. Once a student attends class, changes will only be made under the conditions above.

Students who register for multi-credit block classes (EVIT, Advanced Marketing, Business Internship) may not withdraw from these programs after the 10th day as each of these are scheduled for a three-period block. Withdrawal from such a program would leave a student with fewer than the required number of scheduled courses.

Academic, Activity & Athletic FeesStudent Activity FeesTo help offset the M&O expense of providing extra-curricular student activities in the Tempe Union High School District, a $50 participation fee will be charged for the activities listed below:• Activities and athletics for which a sponsor or coach is paid a stipend.• Fees are $50 per activity with a maximum of $150 for any one student. There is no family

maximum.• If financial assistance is requested, the school principal will determine if/when it is needed.

Financial Assistance forms are available from the Principal’s Assistant in the front office.• Students must pay their activity fee in the bookstore prior to official participation in any

activity. Fees for class related activities must be paid during book and schedule distribution.• Refunds are approved by site administration only.• Activity fees are eligible for tax credit, therefore retain your receipt. If you plan to also make

a tax credit donation, reduce your donation by the amount you expect to pay for activity fees as there is a limit.

Eligible Fees for Tax Credit• AP Club• Badminton• Band• Baseball• Basketball• Chess• Choir• Cross Country

• Dance• Digital Communications• Drama• Flagline• Football• Golf• Guitar

• Literary Magazine• Marching Band• Orchestra• Percussion• Prides Peak• Soccer• Softball• Special Olympics

• Spiritline• Student Council• Swim & Dive• Tennis• Track• Volleyball• Wrestling

Books, Materials and Supplies Information regarding book distribution will be available to all registered students in the summer newsletter. The newsletter is available online at www.mphspride.com. Books will be loaned to students at no charge. If books are not returned at the end of the year or if they are returned in unusable condition, students will be required to pay the replacement cost.

Following are additional charges payable to the bookstore (all prices are subject to change):

Book Locker Rental (optional) ................................................................................................ $5.00Course Fees ............................................................................ See course offerings, pages 14-35Parking Permit (optional, requires administrative approval .............................................. $100.00 PE Uniform (required for all PE & Yoga classes) ................................................................. $15.00Student Athletic Pass (optional) ........................................................................................... $20.00Required Student ID Card (new students) ................................................................. No chargeReplacement ID Card ............................................................................................................. $5.00Yearbook (optional) ................................................................................................................ $70.00

Gifted & Honors ProgramPride’s Peak Gifted ProgramStudents who score in the 97th, 98th, or 99th percentile on the district Gifted placement exam or by other evidence of gifted performance (other aptitude or intelligence exams or equivalent) may participate in the Pride’s Peak Gifted program. For each student, an initial Individualized Learning Plan is written during spring of 8th grade to plan for a challenging high school experience. Students will receive a customized four year plan based on post-secondary goals, as well as additional academic support, college preparation, enrichment opportunities, and counseling services for the next four years. Students have the opportunity to engage in rigorous coursework including Advanced Studies and Honors Professional Internship. Also a wide range of Honors, Dual Credit classes, and Advanced Placement (AP) classes are offered.

For further information about gifted curriculum and academic enrichment opportunities both in and out of school, contact the Campus Gifted Coordinator or Counselor.

Honors ProgramAre you willing to work hard? Are you committed to your academic success? Did you take advanced courses in middle school? Are you willing to challenge yourself? If you answered yes to these questions then you should take an honors class in high school!

Honors courses are:

• Rigorous: higher level of thinking, complexity of reading and writing

• Higher work volume: more reading, longer/more frequent writing

• Time intensive: may require more time to complete lengthier, more complex assignments

• Quicker paced: may go quicker, may do more work in the same amount of time

Honors classes prepare you for college and university coursework. We encourage all students to challenge themselves and take an honors level class in a subject they enjoy, are passionate about or excel in!

Movement into an honors course after the first nine weeks occurs if a student has a teacher recommendation using the Probationary Honors Form, has department chair approval, and if space is available in the requested class.

Movement out of an honors class will only occur if a student is facing an extreme academic challenge in the class (Ds and Fs only), if the honors teacher and department chair agree, and if space is available in another non-honors class. A single class change may affect a student’s entire schedule.

Most honors English and Math courses require summer projects to complete prior to the start of the school year. Visit www.mphspride.com and look at both the English and math webpages for more information.

For more information see your high school counselor.

Advanced Placement (AP) Advanced placement classes, otherwise known as AP, offer students an opportunity to pursue college-level classes while still in high school. AP courses give students access to rigorous col-lege-level work, but with the support of high school teachers and peers. Students learn time management and study skills, as well as problem-solving capabilities, advanced research skills, and analytical skills needed for college and career success. A decision to take an AP course shows college admission officers a willingness to take on the academic challenge of college-level course work and expectations.

AP exams are given once a year in May and a score of 3 or higher on an AP exam can typically earn students college credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college. Currently more than 90 percent of colleges and universities across the country offer college credit, ad-vanced placement, or both, for qualifying AP Exam scores. AP Courses receive weighted rank points. For more information, visit www.collegeboard.org.

Alternate Diplomas Offered In addition to our regular diploma, Mountain Pointe has two honors-related diploma distinctions. The Honors Diploma and Diploma of Distinction will each be recognized by a special seal affixed to the Mountain Pointe diploma students receive at graduation.

• Honors Diploma – meets the admission requirements for all in-state schools. Requires students to maintain a 3.0 GPA, taking 16 core classes; a minimum of 3 must be designated as AP, Honors, and/or Rio Salado endorsed.

• Diploma of Distinction – Requires students to maintain at least a 3.84 GPA, taking 18 core classes, 8 of which must be AP, Honors and/or Rio Salado endorsed. (Meets minimum requirements for enrollment into ASU’s Barrett, the Honors College.)

Subject Diploma Honors Diploma Diploma w/Distinction

English 4 4 4

Math 4 4 4

Science 3 3 4

Social Science 3 3 3 or 4

PE 1 1 1

Health .5 .5 .5

Fine Arts/CTE 2 2 2

World Languages 2 (same language) 3 or 4 (same language)

Electives 5.5 3.5 2.5

Total Credits 23 23 24

AP Courses AP Art HistoryAP BiologyAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP ChemistryAP EconomicsAP English Lang. & Comp.

AP English Lit. & Comp.AP Environmental ScienceAP European HistoryAP Human GeographyAP Music TheoryAP Physics 1AP Physics C

AP PsychologyAP StatisticsAP Studio ArtAP US GovernmentAP US/AZ HistoryAP World History

Grade Point Average & Class RankThe Grade Point Average (GPA) and Class Rank will be computed by placing the following point values on letter grades.

GPA Points Numeric Regular/Honors Classes A = 90 - 100% A = 4 points B = 80 - 89% B = 3 points C = 70 - 79% C = 2 points D = 60 - 69% D = 1 point F = Below - 59% F = 0 points

Rank Points Rank Points *Honors Classes (Weighted) Regular Classes A = 5 points A = 4 points B = 4 points B = 3 points C = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 point D = 1 point F = 0 points F = 0 points

Grade Point Average: Add GPA points and divide by number of total semester classes completed (the maximum GPA is 4.0).

Class Rank: Class Rank is determined by adding all class rank points earned that are not over the limit. The student with the highest total is ranked first.

Restrictions: • Grades awarded for administrative type credit awarded for non-class service will not be

computed in the GPA or Class Rank. • Only credits received in classes taken in high school, summer school, night school,

concurrent enrollment, and online courses will be used for class ranking purposes. • A maximum number of credits will be used each semester in determining rank.

Semester Credit Limit Semester Credit Limit 1 3.0 5 15.0 2 6.0 6 18.0 3 9.0 7 21.0 4 12.0 8 24.0

• If a student exceeds the credit limit for a given semester, rank points accumulated in courses will be used in the following order:

Core courses earning the most class rank points will be used until the credit limit is reached.

If the number of core courses does not exceed the credit limit, all core courses will be used.

Non-core courses earning the most class rank points will be used until the credit limit is reached.

Core courses are designated by + on transcript.

• Weighted rank points will be given to those courses identified in the Course Description Booklet. Weighted rank points will not be given for courses from other schools for which we do not give weighted rank points. The transferring school and the receiving school must both have awarded weighted grades/rank points for a particular course.

Career & Technical EducationMissionPrepare students for workforce success and continuous learning.

VisionEnsure a dynamic workforce by fully developing every student’s career and academic potential.

Taking CTE Courses Helps Students:• Figure out what they might want to do after high school• Find connections between their academic coursework and their career goals• Graduate from high school, enroll in a two-year college, be employed, and earn higher wages• Earn college credit while still in high school• Learn valuable skills used in the workplace• Build a resume full of technical and workplace skills

CTE Program Highlights• Industry Certification • Real World Applications• Project Based Instruction • Scholarship Opportunities• Honors Courses • Work Programs• Dual Enrollment Opportunities • Work/Industry Experiences• Participation in Student Organizations

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs Available:PROGRAM INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION CTSO

Accounting QuickBooks FBLA

Bioscience Biotechnician Assistant Credential (BACE) HOSA

Business Management Microsoft Office Specialist (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint)

FBLA

Business Operations Support Microsoft Office Specialist (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint)

FBLA

Culinary Arts ServSafe Food Protection Manager (NRAEF)

FCCLA

Digital Communications Adobe InDesign or Photoshop FBLA

Digital Photography Adobe Photoshop Skills USA

Early Childhood Education CPR/AED First Aid & Rio Cert FCCLA

Engineering Sciences RECF Pre-Engineering Skills USA

Film & TV Adobe Premiere Pro Skills USA

Graphics/Web Design Adobe Illustrator or InDesign Skills USA

Law, Public Safety, & Security Security Guard Certification Skills USA

Marketing DECA

Software and App Design Java SE 8 Programmer I IZ0-808 Skills USA

Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Certified Personal Trainer Certificate (ACE.NASM)

HOSA

Technical Theater OSHA, First Aid Arizona Thespians

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)CTSOs are organizations that provide CTE Students with leadership, collaboration, and real-world experiences. These organizations develop academic success through applied academics, promote choice and identification of career options and foster interpersonal skills in teamwork, communica-tions, human relations, and social interactions. They also encourage excellence in scholarship, build character, promote citizenship, volunteerism and patriotism, endorse cooperation and cooperative attitudes among all people, and provide opportunities for local, state, national, and international travel through internships, camps, and leadership conferences.

Industry CertificationAs per state statue, CTE programs are required to prepare students for industry certifications. An industry certification is a credential recognized by business and industry at the local, state or national level. Students in their last year of a CTE program will take the industry certification test for that program.

CTE RecognitionStudents who complete a program and pass the related end-of-program assessment will be recognized. Students will receive a program completion certificate and skills attainment transcript issued by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Arizona Skill Standards Commission. Tempe Union High School District will honor CTE program completers during a special Career & Technical Education ceremony at the end of the school year.

National Technical Honor SocietyThe National Technical Honor Society is an honor society for outstanding career and technical education students. To be eligible, students must be program completers, must pass the ADE state assessment for their program, and have a 3.0 GPA after six semesters.

CTE Program Completer Performance Measures Results (2016)• Graduation Rate – 98.65%• Placement (related job, higher education, or military) – 90.82%• Technical Skill Attainment – 82.47%

PROGRAM / COURSE GRADE Y / S CREDIT DE / AA FEE

Accounting (2-Year Program)

Accounting 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE/AA $15

Accounting 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE/AA $15

*Honors Accounting 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE/AA $15

*Honors Accounting 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE/AA $15

Bioscience (2-Year Program)

*Honors Biotechnology 1-2 11, 12 S LS, VE DE/AA $50

*Honors Biotechnology 3-4 12 S LS, VE DE/AA $50

Business Management (2-Year Program)

Business Management 9, 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE

*Honors Business Management 9, 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE $10

Business Law 10, 11, 12 S VE $10

Finance for Business Management (formerly Financial Planning)

9, 10, 11, 12 S VE DE $10

Business and Economic Applications (formerly Entrepreneurship)

11, 12 S FE, VE

Advanced Business Management (Co-op program)

12 Y FE, VE $25

Advanced Business Management Internship (Co-op program, 2 credits)

12 Y FE, VE

Business Operations Support (2-Year Program)

Business Technology Applications 1-2 (formerly TLC)

9, 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE $10

Business Technology Applications 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y VE $10

Advanced Business Operations (Co-op program)

12 Y FE, VE $25

Advanced Business Operations Internship (Co-op pro-gram, 2 credits)

12 Y FE, VE

CTE Programs & Course Offerings

Codes * Weighted grade course Y Year-long class (1.0 credit) S Semester class (0.5 credit) DE/AA Dual Enrollment / AA degree credit available

Credit Codes EL Elective FE Free Enterprise MA Mathematics PA Practical Arts VE Career & Technical Education


Culinary Arts (2-Year Program)

Culinary Arts 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y VE $50

Culinary Arts 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y VE $50

Culinary Arts 5-6 11, 12 Y VE $50

Culinary Arts 7-8 12 Y VE $50

Digital Communications (2-Year Program)

Digital Communications 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y PA, VE $50

Digital Communications 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y PA, VE $50

*Honors Digital Communications 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y PA, VE $50

Digital Communications 5-6 11, 12 Y PA, VE $50

*Honors Digital Communications 5-6 11, 12 Y PA, VE $50

Digital Communications 7-8 12 Y PA, VE $50

*Honors Digital Communications 7-8 12 Y PA, VE $50

Digital Photography (2-Year Program)

Photography 1-2 10, 11, 12 Y FA, VE DE/AA $40

Photography 3-4 11, 12 Y FA, VE DE/AA $50

Photography 5-6 12 Y FA, VE DE/AA $50

Early Childhood Education (2-Year Program)

Early Childhood 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE $30

Early Childhood 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE $35

Early Childhood 5-6 11, 12 Y VE DE $50

Early Childhood 7-8 12 Y VE DE $50

Early Childhood Lab (must be taken with 3-4, 5-6, 7-8)

10, 11, 12 Y VE DE


Codes * Weighted grade course Activity Fee (see page 8) Y Year-long class (1.0 credit) S Semester class (0.5 credit) DE/AA Dual Enrollment / AA degree credit available



Engineering Sciences (3-Year Program)

Engineering 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE $30

Engineering 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE $50

Engineering 5-6 11, 12 Y VE DE $50

Film & TV (2-Year Program)

Film & TV Production 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y PA, VE $25

Film & TV Production 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y PA, VE $25

Film & TV Production 5-6 11, 12 Y PA, VE $25

Film & TV Production 7-8 12 Y PA, VE $25

Graphics/Web Design (2-Year Program)

2-D Graphic Art 1-2 10, 11, 12 Y FA, VE $25

2-D Graphic Art 3-4 11, 12 Y FA, VE $25

2-D Graphic Art 5-6 12 Y FA, VE $25

Law, Public Safety, & Security

Criminal Justice 1 9, 10, 11, 12 S VE

Criminal Justice 2 9, 10, 11, 12 S VE

Marketing (2-Year Program)

Marketing 9, 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE/AA $25

*Honors Marketing 9, 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE/AA $25

Sports & Entertainment Marketing 10, 11, 12 S VE $10

Hospitality and Tourism Marketing 10, 11, 12 S VE $10

Advanced Business Marketing (Co-op program)

12 Y FE, VE DE/AA $25

*Honors Advanced Business Marketing (Co-op pro-gram)

12 Y FE, VE DE/AA $25

Advanced Business Marketing Internship (Co-op pro-gram, 2 credits)

12 Y FE, VE





Software and App Design (2-Year Program)

*Honors Computer Programming 1-2 10, 11, 12 Y MA, VE DE/AA

*Honors Computer Programming 3-4 11, 12 Y MA, VE

Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (2-Year Program)

Sports Medicine 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y VE

Sports Medicine 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE

Sports Medicine 5-6 11, 12 Y VE DE

Technical Theater (2-Year Program)

Technical Theatre 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y FA, VE $50

Technical Theatre 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y FA, VE $50

Technical Theatre 5-6 11, 12 Y FA, VE $50


*Honors Technical Theatre Exploration and Performance

11, 12 Y FA, VE $50




EnglishMission The mission of the Mountain Pointe English Department is to provide students with the literary, writing, and critical-think-ing skills needed to excel in today’s diverse society. We are committed to making language arts purposeful for students by offering a rigorous and relevant curriculum, and we believe in utilizing appropriate technology to enhance understanding. The English Department faculty is committed to professional development based on educational research to provide effective and thoughtful teaching practices.

Grade Graduation Community College University Prestigious University

9th Freshman English

Freshman English Freshman English Honors Freshman

10th Sophomore English

Sophomore English Sophomore English Honors Sophomore English

11th Junior English Junior English orAmerican Studies

Junior English, Honors Junior English or American Studies

Honors Junior English or AP Language

12th Senior English Senior English Senior English orAdvanced Composition

Advanced Compositionor AP Literature orHumanities

Recommended Pathway

Program Highlights Strong AP and Honors program that prepares students for advanced studies at prestigious

universities with the option to earn college credit. Rio Salado Community College credit for Honors Junior English,

Advanced Composition, and Humanities. MP Media competitive both locally and nationally through Digital Communication classes that

offer CTE credit. Advanced Creative Writing course that provides students the opportunity to receive Senior

year English credit by learning a variety of writing genres and publishing their work. Elective options for exploration of mythology in World Mythology (ancient cultures

from around the world) and 21st Century Mythology (Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and Harry Potter).

Required Summer ProjectsThe following courses require summer projects to be completed and turned in on the first day of the school year. Packets can be found at: www.mphspride.com > Academics > Departments > English > Summer Projects

• Honors Freshman English • AP Language and Composition• Honors Sophomore English • AP Literature and Composition• Honors Junior English • Humanities and Advanced Composition

COURSE GRADE Y / S CREDIT DE / AA SP

Freshman English 9 Y EF

*Honors Freshman English 9 Y EF Yes

Sophomore English 10 Y ES

*Honors Sophomore English 10 Y ES Yes

Junior English 11 Y EJ

*Honors Junior English 11 Y EJ DE Yes

American Studies (2-hour block) 11 Y EJ & AA

*AP English: Language & Composition 11 Y EJ Yes

Senior English 12 Y ER

Creative Writing 12 S ER

Advanced Creative Writing 12 S ER

*Humanities / Composition 12 Y ER DE / AA Yes

*Advanced Composition 12 Y ER DE / AA Yes

*AP English: Literature & Composition 12 Y ER Yes

Mythology in the 21st Century 9, 10, 11, 12 S EL

World Mythology 9, 10, 11, 12 S EL

Reading Techniques 9 Y EL

Digital Communications 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y PA, VE

Digital Communications 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y PA, VE

*Honors Digital Communications 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y PA, VE

Digital Communications 5-6 11, 12 Y PA, VE

*Honors Digital Communications 5-6 11, 12 Y PA, VE

Digital Communications 7-8 12 Y PA, VE

*Honors Digital Communications 7-8 12 Y PA, VE

English Language Development (ELD) 9, 10, 11, 12 Y EF, ES EJ, ER

English Course Offerings

Codes * Weighted grade course Activity Fee (see page 8) Y Year-long class (1.0 credit) S Semester class (0.5 credit) DE/AA Dual Enrollment / AA degree credit available SP Summer Packet required

Credit Codes AA American /Arizona History

EF Freshman English EJ Junior English ES Sophomore English ER Senior English EL Elective PA Practical Arts VE Career & Technical Education (CTE Program, see page 15)

Note: Required summer packets must be completed and turned in on the first day of school. Packets can be found at: www.mphspride.com > Academics > Departments > English > Summer Projects

IEP ServicesMission

The mission of the IEP Services Department is to provide students special educational opportunities that maximize their instructional capabilities encouraging them to become responsible and productive citizens.

Support The IEP Services Department works to provide the appropriate level of support to each and every student in a variety of classroom settings. Students can receive their education in settings that may include the general education classroom, inclusionary support, a co-taught general education classroom, resource classroom, and a fully self-contained classroom.

Program Highlights Pride Buddies: A club to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by

providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.

Peer helpers: General education students who are paired with special needs students throughout the school day to assist with their individual learning needs.

Transition To Work (TSW): A transition program which assists and prepares students to transition from the secondary education setting to post-secondary activities after graduating high school.

Bridge to Success: Work-based program where students are immeresed into the com-munity to learn employment skills.

RecommendationsDepending on each student’s IEP, the following are some recommended courses:

English Math Functional ClassesBasic Freshman EnglishBasic Sophomore EnglishBasic Junior EnglishBasic Senior English

Basic ArithmeticBasic Algebra 1-2Basic GeometryBasic Algebra 3-4

Functional AcademicsCommunity EducationFunctional Daily Living SkillsFunctional Workplace SkillsSocial Behavior

Science PE Special Education SupportBasic Chem/PhysBasic BiologyBasic Earth Science

Adaptive PEBasic Health (Life Skills only)

Study Skills (Self-contained only)Bridge to SuccessTransition 1-2Reading

Career PathwaysCareer ReadinessNext StepsWork Career Prep

Pride Buddies

COURSE GRADE Y / S CREDIT

Adaptive PE 9, 10, 11, 12 Y PE

Basic Freshman English 9 Y EF

Basic Sophomore English 10 Y ES

Basic Junior English 11 Y EJ

Basic Senior English 12 Y ER

Basic Reading 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 9, 10, 11, 12 Y EL

Basic Arithmetic 9, 10, 11, 12 Y MA

Basic Algebra 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y MA

Basic Geometry 9, 10, 11, 12 Y MA

Basic Algebra 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y MA

Basic Chem-Phys 9 Y PS

Basic Biology 10 Y LS

Basic Earth Science 11, 12 Y PS

Study Skills 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 9, 10, 11, 12 Y EL

Career Readiness 9, 10, 11, 12 Y PA

Career Pathways 9, 10, 11, 12 Y PA

Transition 1-2 10, 11, 12 Y PA

Next Steps 9, 10, 11, 12 Y EL

Community Education 11, 12 Y PA

Work Career Prep 10, 11, 12 Y PA

Bridge to Success 11, 12 Y PA

Social Behavior Skills 9, 10, 11, 12 Y EL

Functional Academics 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 9, 10, 11, 12 Y EF, ES, EJ, ER,MA

Basic Comprehensive Health 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 9, 10, 11, 12 Y PS, LS, PE, HE, EL

Basic Art 9, 10, 11, 12 Y FA

Functional Daily & Living Skills 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12

9, 10, 11, 12 Y PA, EL, FA

Functional Work Place Skills 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12

9, 10, 11, 12 Y EL, HG, AA, EL, GV, FE

Vocational Exploration 10, 11, 12 Y PA

IEP Educational Services Course Offerings

Codes Y Year-long class (1.0 credit) S Semester class (0.5 credit)

Credit Codes EL Elective FE Free Enterprise GV Government HE Health MA Mathematics PA Practical Arts PE Physical Education PS Physical Science

Credit Codes EF Freshman English EJ Junior English ES Sophomore English ER Senior English

Math – STEM Academy Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics STEM Academy will prepare the next generation of designers and innovators to lead our country. Students will have an opportunity to select various science, engineering and mathematics classes. Beginning with introductory classes and moving to more advanced classes, students will have a choice of three curriculum pathways: physical science, biotechnology, and engineering. A Culminating capstone project is a vital assessment for all STEM academy participants during their final year. The curriculum will focus on problem solving and critical thinking skills to challenge and prepare students for high demand 21st century professions.

Mission StatementThe mission of the MP Mathematics Department is to provide students with the mathematical and critical-thinking skills needed to excel in today’s diverse society. We are committed to making mathematics purposeful for students by offering a rigorous and relevant curriculum, and we believe in utilizing appropriate technology to enhance understanding. We are committed to professional development based on educational research to provide effective and thoughtful teaching practices.

Mu Alpha ThetaMountain Pointe is proud to have our very own chapter of Mu Alpha Theta. Mu Alpha Theta is an organization dedicated to promoting scholarship in mathematics and establishing math as an integral part of high school and junior college education. We participate in many competitions throughout the year involving Mathemat-ics, Science, and teamwork. Mountain Pointe has a rich legacy of success in these competitions.

Students who are in Honors Algebra 3-4 / Pre-Calculus and higher are eligible for Mu Alpha Theta. Students are

nominated by their Math teachers and must have at least a 3.5 overall GPA. They then must meet specific criteria to earn Mu Alpha Theta membership. See Mr. Ray for further information.

Reasons to Choose MP Mathematics!1) Excellent courses offered 3 Advanced Placement Courses 9 courses for Dual enrollment (college credit) Honors Computer Programming (dedicated Math computer lab)

2) 18 caring, highly qualified teachers 6 teachers have won Tempe Diablos Awards for Excellence in Teaching All work extremely well together to share best practices to fully implement

the new AZ College & Career Readiness standards

3) Highly active & successful Mu Alpha Theta chapter (Math National Honor Society) 1st in state in TEAMS in 2014 / finished top five in the nation in D.C. 1st place Marquee Math competition in 2015 (won $2000)

COURSE GRADE Y / S CREDIT DE / AA SP

Algebra 1 9, 10, 11 Y MA

Math Lab 9 Y MA

Algebra Turnaround 9, 10 Y MA

Geometry 9, 10, 11, 12 Y MA

*Honors Geometry 9, 10 Y MA Yes

Algebra 2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y MA Yes

Algebra Strategies 10, 11, 12 Y

*Honors Algebra 2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y MA Yes

Pre-Calculus 10, 11, 12 Y MA DE / AA Yes

*AP Calculus AB 9, 10, 11, 12 Y MA DE / AA Yes

*AP Calculus BC 10, 11, 12 Y MA DE / AA

*Honors Calculus III 11, 12 S MA DE / AA

Differential Equations 11, 12 S MA DE / AA

*AP Statistics 11, 12 Y MA DE *Advanced Math Seminar 11, 12 Y MA DE

*Honors Computer Programming 1-2 10, 11, 12 Y MA, VE DE / AA

*Honors Computer Programming 3-4 11, 12 Y MA, VE

College Mathematics 11, 12 Y MA DE / AA

Math Course Offerings

Codes * Weighted grade course Y Year-long class (1.0 credit) S Semester class (0.5 credit) DE/AA Dual Enrollment / AA degree credit available SP Summer Packet required

Credit Codes MA Mathematics VE Career & Technical Education CTE Program (see page 17)

Note: Required summer packets must be completed and turned in on the first day of the school. Packets can be found at: www.mphspride.com > Academics > Departments > Mathematics > Summer Math Projects

Grade Community College

University Prestigious University

Prestigious University

9th Algebra Algebra Hrs. Geometry Hrs. Algebra 2

10th Geometry Geometry Hrs. Algebra 2 AP Calculus AB (DE)

11th Algebra 2 Algebra 2 AP Calculus AB (DE) AP Calculus BC (DE)

12th College Math (DE) or Pre-Calc (DE)

Pre-Calculus (DE)

AP Calculus BC (DE) Hrs. Calculus III (DE) /Hrs. Differential Equations (DE)

AP Calculus AB (DE)

Hrs. Calculus III (DE) /Hrs. Differential Equa-tions (DE) and/or AP Statistics (DE) and/or Hrs. Computer Program. (DE)

AP Statistics (DE)and/or Hrs. Computer Programming (DE)and/or Advanced Math Seminar (DE)

Recommended Pathway

Physical Education & Health – Academy ofSports & WellnessAcademy of Sports & Wellness (PE) promotes a healthy, safe, and physically active lifestyle. The Academy offers 3 pathways: Health and Medical Professions, Sports Communication, and Sports Performance and Training. Students will have the opportunity to travel down one of the 3 pathways throughout their years at Mountain Pointe, depending on their career aspirations following graduation.

Students participating in this academy will gain a solid foundation in the sciences and will also be working intimately with the surrounding community in an internship opportunity. Academy graduates will be recognized during graduation with a special academy cord.

Mission“We Promote a Safe, Healthy, and Physically Active Lifestyle!”

The Mountain Pointe Physical Education Department strives to promote a positive and safe learn-ing environment for all students. Attitude, attendance, attire, and active participation are very im-portant. Students are encouraged to make good choices during daily physical activity and class instruction. Students are also rewarded for learning content information and have the opportunity to earn points for written assignments, tests and fitness assessments.

Academy GoalsThe Sports & Wellness Academy will help with our school wide goal of implementing Arizona College and Career Standards. We also strive to develop physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity.

Our Academy will develop a physically literate individual by: Encouraging all students to have positive participation on a daily basis. Teaching the motor skills necessary to participate in a variety of activities. Developing an understanding of the activity and benefits from involvement. Working students toward an increased level of health-enhancing physical fitness. Promoting responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in the

physical activity settings.

Program Highlights Nationally Recognized “Fitness for Life” Curriculum in Physical Education State of the art “Fitness Center” for our weight training and Advanced PE classes ASU “Den” morning Physical Activity Program Monthly meetings with health-related guest speakers Rio Salado dual credit for Sports Medicine 3-4 and 5-6 Rio Salado dual credit for Health Education

COURSE GRADE Y / S CREDIT DE / AA FEE

Physical Education 1-2 (Boys or Girls) 9 Y PE ▴

PE 3-8 Lifetime Sports 10, 11, 12 Y / S PE, EL ▴

Sports Strength & Performance(formerly Advanced PE)

9, 10, 11, 12 Y / S PE, EL ▴

*Honors Sports Strength & Performance 10, 11, 12 Y / S EL ▴

Adaptive PE 9, 10, 11, 12 Y PE, EL

Yoga & Fitness 9, 10, 11, 12 Y PE, EL ▴

Advanced Yoga & Fitness 10, 11, 12 Y / S EL ▴

Weight Training 1-2 10, 11, 12 Y / S EL ▴

Weight Training 3-4 11, 12 Y / S EL ▴

Sports Medicine 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y VE

Sports Medicine 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE

Sports Medicine 5-6 11, 12 Y VE DE

Health Education 10, 11, 12 S HE DE

PE & Health Course Offerings –Sports & Wellness Academy


▴Fee See page 8 for required uniform fees

Credit Codes EL Elective HE Health PE Physical Education VE Career & Technical Education CTE Program (see page 17)

Note: Dance courses can be found in the Visual & Performing Arts Academy.

Promoting a Safe, Healthy, and Physically Active Lifestyle!

Science – STEM Academy Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Why Choose STEM?Use critical thinking skills to solve global problems.Compete in nationwide Math and Science events.Play with scientific and mathematic tools and technologies.Conduct a capstone research project and see your ideas take life.

Work with a team of student STEM designers and innovators to change the world.

Find your passion here!Biotechnology, Human Anatomy, Chemistry, AP Biology, Physics, Earth Science, Biology 3-4,

AP Environmental Science (APES), EngineeringAlgebra 3-4, Calculus, AP Statistics, Differential Equations, Computer Programming

STEM Pathways – There are four levels of each pathway: regular, honors and high honors. Please see your guidance counselor for specific course requirements for each level.

Physical Science Pathway

Biotechnology Pathway

Engineering Pathway

Life Science Pathway

9th Algebra 1 or higher & Chem/Phys

10th Geometry or higher & Biology

11th Algebra 2 or higher & Chemistry

12th PreCalculus or higher, Physics & an additional science or math elective


10th Geometry or higher & Biology

11th Algebra 2 or higher, Chemistry & Honors Biotechnology 1-2

12th PreCalculus or higher, Honors Biotechnology 3-4

9th Algebra 1 or higher & Chem/Phys (Freshmen can now take Engineering!)

10th Geometry or higher, Biology, Engineering 1-2

11th Algebra 2 or higher, Chemistry, Engineering 3-4

12th PreCalculus or higher, Physics , Honors Computer Programming, Engineering 5-6


10th Geometry or higher, Biology 1-2

11th Algebra 2 or higher & Chemistry & Upper Life Elective*

12th PreCalculus or higher, Physics & Upper Life Elective*

* Life Electives: Anatomy, AP Biology, APES, Biology 3-4, AP Psychology, Honors Biotech 1-2


Chem-Physics Foundations 9, 10 Y PS

*Honors Chem-Physics Foundations 9, 10 Y PS

Biology 1-2 10 Y LS

*Honors Biology 1-2 9, 10 Y LS DE

Biology 3-4 11,12 Y LS *AP Biology 11, 12 Y LS DE *Honors Biotechnology 1-2 11, 12 S LS, VE DE / AA $50

*Honors Biotechnology 3-4 12 S LS, VE DE / AA $50

*AP Environmental Science (APES) 11, 12 Y LS DE Chemistry 1-2 10, 11, 12 Y PS *Honors Chemistry 10, 11, 12 Y PS DE / AA

*AP Chemistry 11, 12 Y PS DE / AA Physics 11, 12 Y PS DE / AA

*AP Physics 1 11, 12 Y PS DE / AA *AP Physics C 11, 12 Y PS DE Human Anatomy & Physiology 11, 12 Y LS DE / AA *Honors Human Anatomy & Physiology 11, 12 Y LS DE / AA Earth Science 11, 12 Y PS

*Honors Earth Science 11,12 Y PS

Engineering 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE $30

Engineering 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y VE DE $50

Engineering 5-6 11, 12 Y VE DE $50

Science Course Offerings


Credit Codes EL Elective LS Life Science PS Physical Science VE Career & Technical Education CTE Program (see pages14,16)

Honors OptionsStudents are highly encouraged to enroll in Honors courses in Science! Please obtain a recommen-dation from your Science Teacher before scheduling.

Freshman: Honors Chem/Phys or Honors Biology +Sophomore: Honors Biology or Honors Chemistry

Junior/Senior: Honors Chemistry, AP Physics 1 or C, Honors Biotechnology 1-2 or 3-4, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Honors Earth Science, Honors Anatomy

+ If enrolled in Geometry or higher.

Social StudiesMission The Mountain Pointe Social Studies program’s objective is the promotion of civic competence which is the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for students to be able to assume the office of citizen in our democratic republic. We do this through a wide variety of classes that address students' need for knowledge of the world at hand, the world of individuals, the world of institutions, and the world past, present and future.

Program Highlights Rho Kappa National Honor Society is designed to promote scholarship and recognize academic

excellence in social studies among high school students, to provide opportunities for exploration in social studies in the classroom and community, and encourage interest in, and the understanding of social studies. Eligible students apply in the fall of their junior year for membership.

Advanced Placement courses offered from freshmen through senior year: Human Geography, European History, World History, American History, Government, Economics,

Psychology, AP Art History

Dual Enrollment credits offered: World History, American History, African American History, AP Psychology, Government

Law and Public Safety CTE credit available: Criminal Justice 1, Criminal Justice 2

Dual graduation credit: Junior English and American History in the American Studies courses

Elective courses designed to widen students’ interest in a variety of courses: African American History, Psychology, Sociology, World Religions, Criminal Justice 1 & 2,

AP Art History (Art credit)

Foster student-teacher relationships through a variety of extra-curricular activities: AP Study Group, Black Student Union (BSU), Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Guitar Club, Improv,

Mock Trial, Student Against Destructive Decision (SADD), Step Team, Teen Court, Urban Dance, Athletic Coaches, Credit Recovery, Senior Walk Coordinators, Community Service Coordinator, and more.

Social Studies Pathways Offered AP Pathway – Students interested in attending a university or prestigious university can

take a variety of AP courses within the Social Studies department starting their freshman year.

Criminology Pathway – Students interested in a better understanding of the criminal justice system can take Criminal Justice 1 and 2 as a one-year Law, Public Safety and Security CTE program introducing you to careers in criminal justice.• Criminal Justice 1 – Discuss topics such as juvenile justice system, courts, law enforcement,

careers in criminal justice, corrections, and the background to the criminal justice system. • Criminal Justice 2 – Explore career opportunities associated with the criminal justice system:

district attorney, public defender, police officers, probation officer, FBI investigator, juvenile justice advocate, social worker, private security officers, and more. Get a real-life understanding of how our criminal justice system operates. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 1

Freshmen Sophomore Junior SeniorHuman GeographyEuropean HistoryWorld History

World HistoryHuman GeographyEuropean HistoryPsychologyAP Art History

American HistoryPsychology Human GeographyEuropean HistoryAP Art History

GovernmentEconomicsPsychologyHuman GeographyEuropean HistoryAP Art History


*AP World History 9, 10 Y HG DE / AA

*AP US History 10, 11 Y AA DE / AA

*AP US Government & Politics 12 S GV DE / AA

*AP Economics 12 S FE

*AP European History 9, 10, 11,12 Y EL

*AP Psychology 10, 11, 12 Y EL DE / AA

*AP Human Geography 9, 10, 11, 12 Y EL

*AP Art History 10, 11, 12 Y FA

World History & Geography 10 Y HG DE

US / AZ History 11 Y AA DE / AA

US / AZ Government 12 S GV DE / AA

Economics 12 S FE

American Studies (2-hour block) 11 Y EJ & AA

Sociology 9, 10, 11, 12 S EL

Psychology 9, 10, 11, 12 S EL, VE

The 20th Century: A Multimedia Approach

9, 10, 11, 12 S EL

African American History 9, 10, 11, 12 S EL DE / AA

World Religions 10, 11, 12 S EL

Criminal Justice 1 9, 10, 11, 12 S EL, VE

Criminal Justice 2 9, 10, 11, 12 S EL, VE

Social Studies Course Offerings

Codes * Weighted grade course Y Year-long class (1.0 credit) S Semester class (0.5 credit) DE/AA Dual Enrollment / AA degree credit available Fee See pages 9 & 10 for required course fees

Credit Codes AA American /Arizona History

EJ Junior English EL Elective FE Free Enterprise GV Government HG World History/Geography VE Career & Technical Education CTE Program (see page 16)

AP Art HistoryAP Art History will provide the same benefits to high school students as those provided by an introductory course in art history. Students will have an understanding of architecture, sculpture, painting, and various other art forms within historical and cultural contexts. Students examine forms of artistic expression from the past and present representing a variety of cultures. Students learn to look at art works critically and analyze what they see.

NewCourse!

Visual & PerformingArts AcademyMissionIt is the mission of the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts to offer to its students a rigorous and meaningful path for those who have an interest in the arts. Through a carefully selected course of study, students gain the knowledge to best prepare them for post-secondary advanced studies or for a more streamlined method to enter arts related occupations.

Discipline StrandsThe Academy is comprised of six unique discipline strands to facilitate a dedication to lifelong learning. These include: • Dance • Instrumental Music: Band, Orchestra • Visual Art• Graphics & Multimedia • Theatre Arts • Vocal Music: Choir

Aesthetic perspective, creative expression, culture and history, analysis and criticism are the unifying elements within each discipline. By the same token, students will select the area of discipline that appeals to them and as they continue through the program burgeoning skills will become self-evident. Through this journey of self-discovery, students will apply real-life problem-solving skills to the cross-curricular courses they encounter. It is through this vision we establish purpose, instill pride and empower performance in the arts.

See more at: www.mphspride.com > Academics > Academies at MPHS > Visual & Performing Arts

COURSE GRADE Y / S CREDIT FEE

Theatre 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y FA $15 Theatre 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y FA $15

Theatre 5-6 10, 11, 12 Y FA $15

Film Study I 10, 11, 12 S FA $10

Technical Theatre 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y FA, VE $50

Technical Theatre 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y FA, VE $50



*Hrs. Technical Theatre Exploration & Performance 11, 12 Y FA, VE $50

Film Study I 10, 11, 12 S FA $10

Film Study II 10, 11, 12 S FA $10

Performing Arts Course Offerings – DanceCOURSE GRADE Y / S CREDIT FEE

Beginning Dance 9, 10, 11, 12 Y PE ▴

Intermediate Dance 9, 10, 11, 12 Y PE, EL $10▴

Advanced Dance 10, 11, 12 Y PE, FA, EL $10▴

Dance Performance 10, 11, 12 Y PE, FA, EL $10▴

Performing Arts Course Offerings – Theatre


AP Music Theory 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL $15

Choir 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL $30

Choir 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL $30

Choir 5-6 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL $30

Choir 7-8 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL DE / AA $30

*Honors Music Exploration & Performance (Choir)

10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL DE / AA $30

Concert String Orchestra 9, 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL $30

Symphony Orchestra 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL $30

Chamber Orchestra 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL DE / AA $30

*Honors Music Exploration & Performance (Symphonic Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra)

10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL DE / AA $30

Marching Band (3 seasons of Marching Band yields a waiver of the PE requirement)

9, 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL $30

Jazz Ensemble 9, 10, 11, 12 FA, EL $30

Percussion 9, 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL $30

Intermediate Band (Concert Band) 9, 10, 11, 12 $30

Junior Varsity Band (Symphonic) 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL $30

Varsity Band (Wind Ensemble) 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL DE / AA $30

*Honors Music Exploration & Performance (Percussion Class, Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble)

10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL DE / AA $30

Guitar 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL $30

Guitar 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL $30

Guitar 5-6 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL $30

Piano 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL $20

Piano 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL $20

Piano 5-6 10, 11, 12 Y FA, EL $20

Performing Arts Course Offerings – Music

Codes * Weighted grade course Y Year-long class (1.0 credit) S Semester class (0.5 credit) DE/AA Dual Enrollment / AA degree credit available ▴ Fee Additional dance uniform required as instructed by teacher

Credit Codes EL Elective FA Fine Arts PE Physical Education VE Career & Technical Education CTE Program (see page 17)

Note: Some courses may require an activity fee. See page 8 for details.


Art & Design 9, 10, 11, 12 Y FA $30

Ceramics 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y FA $35

Ceramics 3-4 10, 11, 12 Y FA DE / AA $35

Ceramics 5-6 11, 12 Y FA DE / AA $35

Ceramics 7-8 12 Y FA DE / AA $35

Introduction to Computer Graphic Art 9, 10, 11, 12 Y FA $25

2-Dimensional Graphic Art 1-2 10, 11, 12 Y FA, VE $25

2-Dimensional Graphic Art 3-4 11, 12 Y FA, VE $25

2-Dimensional Graphic Art 5-6 12 Y FA, VE $25

Drawing & Painting 1-2 10, 11, 12 Y FA DE / AA $35

Drawing & Painting 3-4 11, 12 Y FA DE / AA $35

Drawing & Painting 5-6 12 Y FA DE / AA $35

Photography 1-2 10, 11, 12 Y FA, VE DE / AA $40

Photography 3-4 11, 12 Y FA, VE DE / AA $50

Photography 5-6 12 Y FA, VE DE / AA $50

*Honors Art 1-2 10, 11, 12 Y FA DE / AA $50

*Honors Art 3-4 11, 12 Y FA DE / AA $50

*Honors Art 5-6 12 Y FA DE / AA $50

Visual Arts Course Offerings


Credit Codes FA Fine Arts VE Career & Technical Education CTE Program (see pages 15-16)

Note: Advanced art classes require instructor approval and/or portfolio review.

World Languages

MissionAs globalization, mobility and communication bring the world closer together, it is becoming more urgent for people to be competent in other languages. The mission of the Mountain Pointe World Language Department is to increase global understanding and to prepare students to live work and be successful in an increasingly multi-cultural world. In addition, studies show that students who study another language show increased academic achievement. We are committed to using a communicative approach to make learning a language both fun and meaningful so that students feel that they can actually use the language they are studying in real life.

Program Highlights• Upper-level languages courses are considered to be rigorous and require higher- level thinking skills. They are looked well upon when applying to universities and for scholarships. We encourage everyone to take upper-level courses.

• Being familiar with another language and culture can be advantageous when applying for jobs

• Students need a minimum of 2 consecutive years of world languages in order to apply to a 4 year college, more competitive programs require up to 4 years.

• Starting at level 3, students can earn 18 Rio Salado credits which in some universities can put you well on your way to a Spanish or French minor.

• Students can advance to 5th year in both French and Spanish.

• Students who go on to 4th year language studies and have the requisite GPA will be invited to join the MPHS Language Honor Society.

• Students who have had exposure to Spanish at home can sign up for our Heritage Speaker 1-2 course to expand their written and spoken Spanish language skills. This class feeds into Spanish 5-6 or 7-8 per teacher recommendation.

LHS students volunteering atTiger Mountain Community Garden.

LHS students volunteering at Be The Match,

finding bone marrow donors.


French 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y EL NA

French 3-4 9, 10, 11, 12 Y EL NA

*Honors French 5-6 10, 11, 12 Y EL DE / AA NA

*Honors French 7-8 11, 12 Y EL DE / AA NA

*Honors French 9-10 11, 12 Y EL DE / AA NA

Spanish for Heritage Speakers 9, 10, 11, 12 Y EL NA

Spanish 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 Y EL NA

Spanish 3-4 9, 10, 11, 12 Y EL NA

*Honors Spanish 5-6 10, 11, 12 Y EL DE / AA NA

*Honors Spanish 7-8 11, 12 Y EL DE / AA NA

*Honors Spanish 9-10 11, 12 Y EL DE / AA NA

World Languages Course Offerings

Codes * Weighted grade course A World Language teacher must sign off for all

levels 3-4 and above, including Spanish for Heritage Speakers. See Department Chair or guidance counselor for questions.

Y Year-long class (1.0 credit) S Semester class (0.5 credit)

Codes DE/AA Dual Enrollment / AA degree

credit available

Credit Codes EL Elective

NOTE: All language classes 5-6 & above will be given Honors credit.

East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)1601 W. Main Street Mesa, AZ 85201 (480) 461-4100

6625 S. Power Road Mesa, AZ 85212 (480) 308-4600

EVIT is a public career and technical education school providing more than 40 occupational training programs tuition-free to district, charter school and home-schooled high school students who reside within the boundaries of 10 East Valley school districts, including Tempe Union. Students spend a half-day at EVIT and the other half-day at their home high school. Tempe Union provides bus transportation for their students to and from EVIT for most programs. Students must be at least 16 years old. Tuition-based programs for adults are also offered, with financial aid available..

At Mountain Pointe, a designated counselor in our Guidance department has materials and information regarding EVIT registration and programs. Students who pre-register on the EVIT campus must be certain to register with their counselor at Mountain Pointe as well during the registration period.

EVIT programs are listed below. For specific courses in each of these pathways, visit the EVIT website or see your guidance counselor for more information.

• Computer Information Systems• Health Services• Human Services• Industrial & Commercial Technologies• Multimedia• Public Safety & Security• Transportation Technologies

For the most current EVIT information, log on to http://www.evit.com http://facebook.com/EVITNews http://twitter.com/EVITNews

Other Electives

Non-Credit Courses

For more information on course descriptions on these classes, access the District Course Catalog and work with your guidance counselor to register for these classes.

Administrative Assistant 10, 11, 12 EL

Peer Helper/ Volunteer Community Service I0, 11, 12 PA

*Honors Interdisciplinary Studies 9, 10, 11, 12 EL

*Advanced Studies 11,12 (9 & 10 with special permission) EL

*Honors Professional Internship Program 11, 12 EL

JROTC 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12 EL

JROTC 3-4 10, 11, 12 EL

JROTC 5-6 11, 12 EL

JROTC 7-8 12 EL

Early Release 12

Seminary Release 9, 10, 11, 12

Earn College Credit!Work Toward an AA Degree in High School

Dual Enrollment – In an arrangement with the Maricopa Community College District, students enroll in high school classes that have been approved for credit at the community college level. The following list shows highlights the high school courses qualifying for dual enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year.

Additionally, students may take classes at community college and transfer credits back to MPHS for high school credit. Courses must be pre-approved by the Assistant Principal, Academics. Seniors must have an official college transcript to MPHS by May 1st to ensure proper credit check for graduation.

AA Alert – It is possible for students taking dual enrollment courses to complete a substantial number of credits required toward an Associate in Arts (AA degree). Except where noted with a “ + ”, all the following qualify as either required courses or general electives toward the AGEC-A (General Associates Degree) or ABUS (Associate in Business Degree).

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Accounting 1-2 Accounting 3-4 Honors Accounting 1-2 Honors Accounting 3-4 Business Management Honors Business Management Finance for Business Management Business Technology Applications 1-2+ Early Childhood 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Marketing Honors Marketing Advanced Business Marketing Honors Advanced Business Marketing Honors Computer Programming 1-2

ENGLISH Advanced Composition + Humanities/Composition Honors Junior English MATH – STEM ACADEMY+ Advanced Math Seminar Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Honors Calculus III AP Statistics Honors Computer Programming 1-2 Differential Equations College Mathematics

PE & HEALTH Health Education Sports Medicine 3-4, 5-6

SCIENCE – STEM ACADEMY Honors Biology AP Biology AP Environmental Science Honors Biotechnology 1-2, 3-4 Honors Chemistry AP Chemistry Physics AP Physics 1 or AP Physics C Human Anatomy & Physiology Honors Human Anatomy & Physiology Engineering 1-2, 3-4, 5-6

SOCIAL STUDIES Regular or AP US Government US/AZ History World History Geography AP Psychology African American History AP World History AP US History

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY Ceramics 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Drawing and Painting 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Photography 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Honors Art 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Chamber Orchestra Choir 7-8 Honors Music Exploration & Performance Varsity Band

WORLD LANGUAGES Honors French 5-6 Honors French 7-8 Honors French 9-10 Honors Spanish 5-6 Honors Spanish 7-8 Honors Spanish 9-10

Establishing Purpose,

Instilling Pride,

Empowering Performance,

– One Person at a Time.

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