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Michigan Merit Curriculum

To prepare Michigan’s students with the knowledge and skills needed for the jobs in the 21st Century, the State of Michigan has enacted a rigorous set of statewide graduation requirements that will prepare students for future success in college and the workplace.

The Michigan Merit Curriculum requires students entering 8th grade in 2006, to obtain a minimum of 16 credits for graduation, and students entering the 3rd grade in 2006 (Class of 2016) will need to complete two credits of a language other than English in grades 9-12; OR an equivalent learning experience in grades K-12 prior to graduation.

Michigan Merit Curriculum Requirements Review the guidelines set by the Michigan Department of Education.
High School Course Description Guide Madison High School offers a variety of vigorous academic opportunities. Click the link to see available courses for 2023-24.
Scheduling 8th-9th Grade Transition
Freshman Elective Courses
Michigan Public College Application Process, Dates, & Costs
Minimum Dual Enrollment Qualifying Scores 2015-16 & 2016-17
College Score Card – US Dept. of Ed web site college comparison tool https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
Bureau of Labor and Statistics Occupational Handbook The U.S. Government provides the training and education needed, earnings, job outlook, expectations, and working conditions for hundreds of types of jobs.
In Demand Occupations From the Michigan Department of Education
Align Hot Jobs Within the CTE Community in Lenawee County
Roadmap to Opportunity: College. Credential. Career
BigFuture features more than 600 major and career profiles. Explore majors and careers that interest you now. Additionally, students can search for colleges and scholarships. – https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

Testing

ACT Information and Registration
SAT Information and Registration

Scholarships

Stop in to the Counseling Office for application information for these and other scholarships.

Lenawee County Education Foundation (LCEF) Scholarships

College Planning Links

FAFSA Application VIDEO: Funding Education Beyond High School: Financial Aid Basics
Accredited Online Schools and Colleges A comprehensive and informative resource that ranks each university in America by size, degrees offered, tuition costs, admission rates, graduation rates, and retention rates.
College NET College NET is a college search helping to match needs and interest. Financial aid information and searches. Scholarship searches.
College View College View contains a college search, virtual campus tours, career information and financial aid possibilities.
Fair Opportunity Project’s College Application Guide The Fair Opportunity Project is a free resource that references 20+ students from the nation’s top colleges, 7 advisors, and 200 high school counselors across the nation to get students the necessary information for application success.

Career Planning

Bureau of Labor and Statistics Occupational Handbook The U.S. Government provides the training and education needed, earnings, job outlook, expectations, and working conditions for hundreds of types of jobs.
Career Path Career information, employer profiles and career resources
Educational Development Plan (EDP) CareerCruising.com includes a career matchmaker, explores careers, explores colleges and universities. Students can view their four-year plan and career pathways.
Align Hot Jobs Within the CTE Community in Lenawee County

Online and Blended Learning Opportunities

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. Schedule requests may be made in the High School Counseling Office. Please complete the Online Readiness Rubric and review the courses available.

Courses Available through Michigan’s Online Course Catalog
Online Readiness Rubric

In-Demand Degrees in the United States

A 2016 survey conducted by Forbes revealed that 3 out of the top 5 most in demand degrees in the US fall under business education. These are accounting, finance, and business administration (the others being computer science and mechanical engineering). This means that majority of students who graduate from high school eventually enroll to a business school.

Included below are resources including the lists of most in-demand degrees in the US, as well as:

Guide on how to pass the SAT and ACT
List of business degree scholarships and financial aid
Business school admission guide
Guide on studying effectively

List of Best Value Business Degrees
List of Best Value Accounting Degrees
List of Best Value Finance Degrees

Contact

Jen Stelzer, High School Counselor	517-265-1843
Lisa Gentry, High School Administrative Assistant	517-265-1843

High School Counseling