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TCHS Course Catalog
21f Online Learning
The State of Michigan, under Section 21f of the State School Aid Act, has launched the choice for parents to request that their student(s), in grades 5-12, be enrolled in no more than two (2) online courses in place of a currently scheduled course.Tri County Area Schools supports online learning and as a district; we pride ourselves on innovative uses of technology to support learning. Keeping in line with our districts motto of helping every child achieve their best future, our goal is for academic accomplishment and student growth. We do, however, encourage parents to consider carefully if a 100% online course is ideal for their child given the fact that they will be forfeiting face-to-face interaction with a teacher.
Parents should carefully consider the unique qualities of their child when deciding if an online class is right for him/her. These factors include:
Can your student self-advocate to seek help within a virtual setting?
Can your student create and maintain a study schedule without the face-to-face instruction of a teacher?
Does your student possess independent study habits needed to complete an entire course online without direct supervision?
Does your student have the reading, writing, math and computer literacy skills to succeed in a class that is completely online?
Prerequisite: Permission of Counselor
Course Description: An interactive teacher directed internet-connected learning environment, in which pupils are separated from their teachers by time/location. Beginning the 2015-16 school year, all 21F courses will be granted a letter grade.
Apprenticeships & Trade Schools
Guitar Building and Repair TrainingCareer Exploration
Career Chats - These 30 minutes virtually recorded sessions through Kent ISD, are designed to provide 7-12-grade students a virtual opportunity to meet real professionals employed in real jobs. This series will highlight professions in a variety of career pathways, giving students the opportunity to learn more about a career of interest or to explore new options. Professionals will share their career paths, along with valuable industry insights that support student career exploration.
O-Net OnLine - This site has detailed descriptions of the world of work for job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!
My Next Move - Answer questions about the type of work you might enjoy. The site will suggest careers that match your interests and training.
Career OneStop - A career, training, and job search website for the US Department of Labor. The website serves job seekers, businesses, students, and career advisors with a variety of free online tools, information, and resources.
Exploring Careers with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), play some games and do some research while learning about Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) information and statistics.
Career Technical Centers
Newaygo County Regional Education Service Agency
NCRESA offers our students afternoon classes ranging from Arts & Communication to Cosmetology to Mechatronics or Welding! Students must make arrangements for a ride home from the high school as this program arrives back to TCHS too late for our students to utilize our district bus program.
AM Session: 8:30-11:00am (No transportation provided.)
PM Session: 12:15-2:45pm (Bus leaves TCHS at 11:25pm and returns at 3:10pm.)
Mecosta-Osceola Career Tech Center
MOCC is located in Big Rapids and offers an afternoon session in a wide variety of career areas. Students must make arrangements for a ride home from the high school as this program arrives back to TCHS too late for our students to utilize our district bus program.
AM Session: 8:30-10:45am (No transportation provided.)
PM Session: 12:40-2:55pm (Bus leaves TCHS at 12pm and returns at 3:30pm.)
College Entrance Info
Important College Entrance Date Information
College Course Transfer Equivalencies - MiTransfer Network allows students and their families a place to plan out college courses and see how specific courses transfer from one college to another.Khan Academy College Admissions Instructional Information - A quick crash course for students and their families in the college admissions process.
GPA/SAT Scores for Entrance to Michigan Colleges & Universities
Sending HS Transcripts to Colleges - This link to the Parchment website is what senior TCHS students need to use to send their TCHS transcript to any colleges or universities they may apply to during their senior year.
Out of State Post Secondary Education Opportunity - Through the MSEP, public institutions agree to charge students no more than 150% of the in-state resident tuition rate for selected programs with private institutions offering a 10% reduction on their tuition. You must be enrolling as a non-resident student at a participating MSEP campus to receive the discount. All enrollment decisions are made at the discretion of the receiving campus and the campus may exercise its right to limit participation or set specific admission requirements for the MSEP.
Actual savings through the program will vary from institution to institution depending upon the tuition rates. Participating students will typically realize savings between $500 and $7,000 annually.
Dual Enrollment
Qualifying Scores to be Eligible for Dual Enrollment
Montcalm Community College Dual Enrollment Application (Be sure to select "Dual Enrollment" in the drop down)
Sending MCC Transcripts to Another College
Sending Ferris State University Transcripts to Another College
College Course Transfer Equivalencies
For more details and information about students who would like to complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement, please see the Michigan Transfer Agreement section of the TCHS Couseling Department webpage.
Financial Aid Information
Military
Michigan Transfer Agreement
The Michigan Transfer Agreement was designed to facilitate the transfer of general education requirements from one institution to another. Students may complete the MTA as part of an associates' degree or as a stand-alone package at a Michigan Community College.
Starting in the 10th grade, students will be able to work towards successfully completing at least 30 credits of coursework in six defined areas with at least a grade of a C in each college course taken.
When coursework requirements for meeting the MTA have been completed, the student may request that their college transcript is posted "MTA satisfied" and must send an official copy to the four-year institution. Click here to see the list of institutions.
MTA Sample 4-Year Schedule Plan
Montcalm Community College MTA Application
Personal Curriculum Information
Overview
The Personal Curriculums a process to modify specific content expectations based on the individual learning needs of a student. It is designed to serve any student at both ends of the continuum - a student that needs to accelerate or modify the learning environment to succeed with the Michigan Merit Curriculum. The MMC is the constant, the instructional approach or learning environment is the variable, and all students including alternative and at risk students, are entitled to have the opportunity to succeed with the MMC. The PC must align with the high school content expectations and remove all barriers that may limit a student's opportunity to take a challenging curriculum.
Eligibility for Use of Personal Curriculum Modification (PC)
A Personal Curriculum may be appropriate for a student who has demonstrated one or more of the following:
- Ability in a specific skill area consistent with a career pathway and/or a post-secondary goal or plan as determined by the EDP that requires additional or specialized instruction when there are limitations in time available for elective opportunities
- Ability to succeed in accelerated or advanced Math, Science, English Language Arts, or World Languages
- Desire to complete Math requirements, including the first half credit of Algebra II, through CTE or other programs
- Eligibility for special education services and a documented need to make modifications determined to be necessary because of the student's disability
- Lake of progress on the MMC despite documented interventions, supports, and accommodations for a student with an IEP
- Transferring from out of state or from a nonpublic school after successful completion of the equivalent of two years of high school credit
