Choosing your courses is one of the most important decisions you will make during high school. Carefully consider the many opportunities available to you. Seek assistance from your parents, teachers and counselors in selecting courses that will challenge and stimulate you.

Following is a list of the MHS Curricular Departments and the courses offered in those departments. You can find detailed information on these courses in the Course Offering Book . For more information on the Department and for contact information for Department Staff, click on the Department name.

Art Foundations
Art Foundations 2D
Art Foundations 3D
Art Explorations
Advanced Art I, II, III
Art Portfolio I, II
Computer Art I, II
Advanced Computer Art I, II, III
Web Design: Creating Effective Websites
Art and Design
Photography I, II, III
Yearbook I II, III, IV
Student Tutor in Art

ENTRY LEVEL COURSES FOR BUSINESS & MARKETING
Principles of Business and Marketing
Business Economics (Begins Spring of 2011-2012)
Personal Finance
Accounting

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL COURSES: PREREQUISITE IS ANY ENTRY LEVEL COURSE
Advanced Accounting
Advertising and Sales
Business Law
Entrepreneurship (Small Business Development)
Principles of Finance (Begins 2012-2013)
Principles of Management (Begins 2012-2013)
Principles of Marketing

ADVANCED LEVEL
Business Strategies (Begins 2013-2014)
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Co-op Classroom
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Co-op Work Experience
Independent Professional Learning (Begins 2012-2013)
School Based Enterprise
Sports & Entertainment Marketing

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Computer Applications I, II
Digital Media Design and Production
Information Processing
Programming - Advanced Placement Available
Visual Presentations and Technology (VPT)
Web Page Design

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL INFORAMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES
Advanced Computer Applications
Advanced Digital Media Design and Production
Advanced Visual Presentations and Technology (VPT)
Advanced Web Page Design

Engineering and Technology Education

Engineering Graphics I, II
Architecture & Design
Mechanical & Design
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Metals Processes I, II
Precision Machining
Power Energy and Transportation I, II
Recreational Vehicles Modification and Design
Intro to Materials and Manufacturing
Cabinetmaking I
Cabinetmaking Design II
Building Construction
Advanced Building Construction
Aerospace and Aviation
Research and Development
Community Challenge (Begins 2012-2013)
Home Maintenance
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Co-op Classroom
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Co-op Work Experience

NEW FOR 2011: Pathways to Engineering PLTW (Project Lead the Way)
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
Principles of Engineering (POE)
Digital Electronics (DE)
Engineering Design and Development (EDD) (Begins 2012-2013)
Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) (Begins 2013-2014)

English

English Skills
Read 180
English Survey
Honors English
English 10
Reading, Language, Composition (RLC) I, II
Public Speaking
Debate
Drama I
Advanced Drama
Contemporary Literature
Critical Reading
Strategic Reading
Advanced Composition
Creative Writing
Media-Film
Mass Media
Advanced Placement   Language and Composition
Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition

English I Skills
English II Skills
Integrated Environmental Studies
Integrated Science
Biology
Math
Espanol Para Hispanohablantes, Nivel 1, Nivel 2
    (Spanish for Spanish Speakers, Level 1, Level 2)

Culinary Arts I, II
Cardinal Cafe
Global Foods
Child Development
Assistant Child Care Teacher
Child Care Services
Infant and Toddler Certification
Housing and Interior Design
Serve, Lead and Learn
Practical Family and Consumer Education
Family Financial Literacy
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Co-op Classroom
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Co-op Work Experience

Introduction to Medical Occupations
Medical Terminology
Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Honors Algebra II
Functions, Statistics and Trigonometry (FST)
Pre-Calculus and Discrete Mathematics (PDM)
Trigonometry and Functions
Advanced Placement - Calculus AB
Advanced Placement - Calculus BC
Advanced Placement Statistics
Technical College Mathematics

Cardinal Band
Concert Band
Wind Ensemble

Cardinal Chorale (mixed ensemble)
Cantus (soprano/alto ensemble)
Concert Choir

Cardinal Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra

Garage Band:  Exploratiions in Popular Music through Performance
History of Popular Music: Rock and Roll
History of Popular Music: Etcetera
AP Music Theory

Fitness Foundations 9
Physical Education Skills
Individual / Lifetime Sports
Team Sports
Outdoor Pursuits
Ropes
Fitness for Life
Functional Fitness
Physical Education Strength & Conditioning I (PESC I)
Physical Education Strength & Conditioning II (PESC II)
Lifeguard Training
Water Safety Instructor
Just for the Health of It
Health and Wellness

Biology
Advanced Biology
Introduction to Biotechnology
Chemistry
Advanced Placement Chemistry
Conceptual Physics
Physics
Advanced Physics
Advanced Placement - Environmental Science
Environmental Studies: Water Use & Pollution (previously Environmental Studies I)
Environmental Studies: Climate Science & Policy (previously Environmental Studies II)
Astronomy

History of the Modern World
Social Studies 10- U.S. History
Advanced Placement - European History
Advanced Placement - Psychology
Advanced Placement - United States History
Diversity in the Human Experience
Economics
Environmental Studies: Water Use & Pollution (previously Environmental Studies I)
Environmental Studies: Climate Science & Policy (previously Environmental Studies II)
International Relations
Issues in Global Development
Psychology
Sociology
United States Government and Politics

MATH
Pre-Algebra Skills
Life Skills Math

ENGLISH
Reading I, II

SCIENCE
General Biology Skills
General Science Skills

SOCIAL STUDIES
U.S. History - Social Studies 10

ADDITIONAL COURSES
Communication & Exploration
Communication Portfolio
Basic Communication Skills
Community Health
Community Work and Life I, II
Community Math
Community Science
Community English
New Foundations
Work Experience

World Languages
French I, II, III, IV, V

German I, II, III, IV, V

Mandarin Chinese I

Spanish I, II, III, IV, V
Spanish Language and Civilization