Course Selection

Explore your options. Build your schedule.

Course Selection & Registration

Use the MPHS Course Catalog and planning resources to choose courses that support graduation requirements, personal interests, and future goals.

Start with the MPHS Course Catalog

Browse course descriptions, prerequisites, suggested sequences, graduation information, and program pathways by department.

Open the MPHS Course Catalog

How Course Selection Works

1
Review your plan

Check graduation requirements and your Academic and Career Plan.

2
Explore courses

Read descriptions, prerequisites, course levels, and suggested sequences.

3
Choose thoughtfully

Select requested courses and suitable alternates in case a class is unavailable.

4
Submit on time

Follow the annual directions and deadline provided to students and families.

Choose carefully before submitting a change request. Adjusting one requested course may require several other classes in the student's schedule to move. A requested change is not guaranteed because course availability, staffing, prerequisites, and scheduling conflicts must be considered.

Annual Registration Timeline

Course-selection dates and directions are announced each year. Parents and guardians will receive an email or SMS notice at least 30 days before the course registration deadline. That notice will also explain the process for requesting changes to a student's course selections.

Course Levels Explained

Standard

Regular-level high school curriculum designed to help students meet course and graduation expectations.

Honors

More challenging, in-depth, and faster-paced coursework than the standard-level course.

Advanced Placement

College-level coursework taught at MPHS using a College Board curriculum. AP examinations are optional and exam fees may apply.

Dual Enrollment

College courses offered through NOVA and taught at MPHS. Students who successfully complete the course may earn both high school and college credit.

MPHS permits students to request Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, Honors, and CTE courses without additional screening requirements intended to exclude enrollment; standard course prerequisites still apply.

Planning Resources

Need help choosing courses?

Your counselor can help you balance graduation requirements, challenge, interests, and long-term goals.

Contact the MPHS Counseling Department
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