WHAT DO YO

U WISH YO

U

WOULD HAV

E KNOWN

COMING INTO

HIGH

SCHOOL?

A D V I CE F

R O M TH E 2

0 1 3 GR A D U A T E S

That I wouldn’t be leaving high school with the same friends I came in with, and that’s okay. -Jocelyn F.

Stay organized. It would have helped make the school year go a lot smoother. -Brittany G.

Most of the time, when you make a mistake, nobody was even paying attention. Chill. -Sophia F.

Don’t procrastinate. -Shawn C.The better you do in high

school the more colleges will reward you. -Genesis R.

You will find people and yourself changing throughout the years. -Allison S.

Eventually things would get better. –Kate M.

That you have to do all of your homework. -Chaz W.

How much crazy drama there would be. –Brandon Y.

Stay single my friends. -Mike C.

The time goes really fast so get involved in as much as possible. –Haley B.WHAT DO YOU WISH YOU WOULD HAVE

KNOWN COMING INTO HIGH SCHOOL?

GET

INVOLVED!

CLUBS AND ACT IV IT IES AT

MGHS

Listen to Haley B.

and…

WHY SHOULD YOU GET INVOLVED?• Benefit #1 – Learning Time Management

and Prioritizing• Benefit #2 – Getting Involved in Diverse

Interests • Benefit #3 – Learning About Long Term

Commitments• Benefit #4 – Making a Contribution • Benefit #5 – Raises Self Esteem • Benefit #6 – Building Solid Relationship

Skills • Benefit #7 – Looks Great on College

Applications

EXTRACURRICULAR

CLUBS AND

ACTIVITIE

S

Key ClubThis is a community service club that strives to improve

the lives of those in the community and around the

world. Anyone can join. This club meets once a

week on Wednesdays in Mrs. Gerber’s room. Past

service opportunities included toy drives, bake sales, and the ELIMINATE

project.

Theater Try out for an acting

role or take part behind the scenes in

the fall or spring play. Listen for announcements

about when tryouts will begin.

National Honor SocietyThe National Honor Society (NHS) recognizes outstanding high school

juniors and seniors. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those

students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. If your grade point average is a 3.5 and

you demonstrate excellence in the previously listed areas, you will receive an invitation to apply at the beginning

of your junior year.

EXTRACURRICULAR

CLUBS AND

ACTIVITIE

S

Spanish Club

Even if you don’t know Spanish, you can still take part in the fun.

Spanish club is a place to learn about the Spanish culture and traditions.

In the Know

Learn about the world

and all of its quirky

facts. In the Know is

for people who love

to knowledge. The

club competes in a

quiz show against

other schools.

Art Club Art club is a place for people to express themselves through a variety of activities and projects. In the past,

the club has painted pumpkins, windows at local businesses, and

murals around the school.

Philosophy ClubIf you love to talk and

debate, this club is for you. Philosophy

club discusses everything from current issues to favorite foods.

SPORTS

FallCheerleadingCross CountryGolfFootballVolleyball

SpringBaseballSoftballTrack

Winter

Basketball

Cheerleading

Swimming

Wrestling

OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CLASSROOM

PSEOPost secondary enrollment

allows students to enroll in college classes at

Marion Tech. or OSU in order to earn credit while

still in school.

Dual EnrollmentStudents take Business Tech. during their junior and senior year in order to

learn about marketing, accounting, and other business related fields. Students also participate in internships with local businesses to gain real world experience. Students will earn 30 college credits by participating in both years. Another dual enrollment course that is available is Statistics.

More courses may be added in the future.

Advanced PlacementStudents can take courses in Spanish,

English, and math (depending on interest) that are part of the College

Board Advanced Placement program. At the end of the course, students will take

a national test, which can earn them college credit at certain universities.

These courses are weighted.

OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CLASSROOM

Future Farmers of AmericaFFA is a co-curricular club

that students join when they take an Ag. class.

Students learn about various business and practical aspects of

agriculture in today’s world.

Career Based InterventionC.B.I. is offered for juniors and

seniors. This program gives students the opportunity to

learn about the working world in the classroom and

through on the job site experiences.

Jobs for Ohio’s GraduatesStudents can take JOG during any or all four years of high school. The goal of JOG is to

help students stay in school through graduation, pursue postsecondary

education and secure quality entry-level jobs leading to career advancement

opportunities. MGHS JOG students take part in many leadership opportunities, competitions, and service work.

Tri-RiversStudents can transfer to Tri-

Rivers during their sophomore or junior year

in order to pursue training in a chosen field. You will

find out more about Tri-Rivers during a field trip.

ELECTIVE CLASSES

• Choir• Show Choir• Marching

Band• Jazz Band • Concert

Band

• Art• Creative Writing• Drama• Poetry • Speech• Reading Intervention• Science Fiction/Fantasy• Yearbook

*Some of these classes are on a rotating schedule• Green Science

(depending on interest)• Sociology• Psychology