WHY MAST HIGH SCHOOL

What we offer your student in academics, clubs, athletics, support and so much more!

HOW DOES MAST COMPARE?

ACT

English Math Reading Science Composite

MaST 21.1 22.0 22.1 21.4 21.8

PA 21.3 22.1 22.1 21.4 21.9

USA 20.5 21.0 21.3 20.9 21.0

SAT

Reading Writing Math Total MaST 497 482 504 1483

PA 497 480 504 1481

USA 497 487 513 1497

Score Total 5 4 3 2 1 Total

English Lit & Composition 1 9 15 20 1 46

Psychology 7 3 2 1 4 17

United States History 2 8 6 13 1 30

Calculus AB 2 4 6 1 3 16

Biology 0 3 7 2 0 12

Total 12 27 36 37 9 121

MAST MAKING HEADLINES

US News and World Reports ranks MaST as the 22nd best high school in Pennsylvania

Highest Charter SPP - with scores of 90.0 and 86.2

Consistently over 5,000 on the MaST waiting list

1-1 devices for all High School Students

A continued investment in technology, Media Center and Maker Space

TIPS ON TRANSITIONING FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL

LISTEN Change can be frightening. Reassure your children that they will not be alone in this

process. Children at this age need emotional security and support. Your child is probably already stressed about this transition. Instead of warning how hard it is going to be, reassure them with positive language. Your child may be anxious about high school and needs to know that you are an ally.

GET INVOLVED Encourage your teen to join a club, sport or activity. Teens who are engaged in

extracurricular activities tend to excel socially and academically.

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRICULUM TAKE TIME The higher academic standards of high school and increased competition will take time

and adjustment. Some 9th graders don’t understand that their freshman grades are part of their high school transcript that is submitted when they apply to colleges.

TIPS ON TRANSITIONING FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL

ESTABLISH ROUTINES Set up afterschool routines to ensure homework is getting done and provide

them with a private and quiet area to study. Check for organization periodically.

LET THEM HANDLE CHALLENGES ON THEIR OWN When they complain about a class or assignment, push them to problem solve

for themselves. Encourage children to contact teachers on their own.

KEEP TRACK OF FRIENDS It is vital to know who your teen’s friends are and to communicate openly about

changes in peer relationships.

KNOW WHEN TO SEEK HELP Adjustment problems lasting longer than a few weeks may require special help.

Students today are more stressed out than they have even been. Some red flags include complaints of headaches, stomach aches, changes in eating or sleeping habits, or simply not wanting to go to school.

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

Classes are offered on Block Scheduling 90 minute classes

Each 1 semester class is worth 1 credit

AP Classes are 2 semesters worth 2 credits

IPad integration in HS Each incoming Freshman will have the opportunity

to buy, rent or borrow an IPad for academic use

Full Roster for every student Each student must take 4 courses per semester

Students can be given Service Learning if they are taking a college level or other credit-bearing class outside of MaST

GRADING & HONORS

Grades

GPA Points

College Prep Honors &

Pre-AP AP College

93 - 100 A, A+ 4.000 4.600 4.800 6.000

90- 92 A- 3.667 4.200 4.400 5.501

88 - 89 B+ 3.333 3.800 4.000 4.999

83 - 87 B 3.000 3.450 3.600 4.500

80 - 82 B- 2.667 3.060 3.200 4.001

78 - 79 C+ 2.300 2.600 2.780 3.450

73 - 77 C 2.000 2.300 2.400 3.000

70 - 72 C- 1.667 1.900 2.000 2.501

0 - 69 D, F 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

GRADING & HONORS

Honors Distinctions

First Honors

Between 90-100 in every class

(88-100 in Honors, Pre-AP or AP)

Second Honors

Between 85-89 in every class

(83-87 in Honors, Pre-AP or AP)

Honors Distinctions at Graduation

Suma Cum Laude 3.9 and higher

Magna Cum Laude 3.61 to 3.89

Cum Laude 3.4 to 3.6

ACADEMIC GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

2 Language Credits

1 Physical Education

1 Health Education

4 Electives

(from all departments)

6 English credits

5 Math credits

4 Science credits

4 Social Studies Credits

4 Technology Credits

HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC LAYOUT

9th Grade 2 English

2 Math

1 Science

1 History

Design & Tech

Health or Gym

10th Grade 2 English

2 Math

1 Science

1 Technology

2 World Language

11th Grade 1 English

1-2 Math

1 Science

1-2 History

Health or Gym

Electives

12th Grade 1 Science

1-2 History

Technology Electives

Open Electives

Dual Enrollment

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Course descriptions can

be found in full at:

http://mastccs.org/academics/high-school/9-12-curriculum/

Literature & Composition A (required in 9th Grade) Literature & Composition B (required in 9th Grade) Literature & Composition C (required in 10th Grade) Literature & Composition D American Literature (required in 10th Grade) World Literature Pre-AP English AP English Advanced Writing Each year's Summer Reading (counts as 1 credit total)

Students are placed into Math classes based on requests and teacher recommendations

Algebra I (either 1 or 2 semesters)

Algebra II (either 1 or 2 semesters)

Geometry

Statistics

Pre-Calculus or Honors Pre-Calculus

Calculus or AP Calculus

Personal Finance

Environmental Science (required in 9th grade)

Biology (required in 10th grade)

Chemistry, Honors or AP (required in 11th grade)

Physics (required 12th grade)

Anatomy

AP Biology

Biotech

World History II (required in 9th grade)

Us/American History II

Government / Economics

Modern World

AP US History

Intro to Sociology

Intro to Psychology

AP Psychology

Design & Technology (required in 9th grade)

3D Animation

Intro Programming & Web Design

Intro to Engineering

Principles of Engineering

Game Design

Product Design I

Product Design II

Video I

Video Journalism

Robotics I

Robotics II

&

Classroom learning: Spanish I & II

Rosetta Stone

BYU Independent High School Studies: World Language Current pilot program for BYU includes French, German,

Chinese & American Sign Language

All students must take either Gym or Personal Fitness

All students must take Health Education

OTHER ELECTIVES & CREDIT EARNING OPPORTUNITIES

All students must take 4 electives with one being in either Math, English or Engineering

Credits are earned through classes above the requirement in each

subject area

Music Appreciation is an elective class

Dual Enrollment Opportunities

Community College of Philadelphia (approx. $300 per class)

Manor College (approx. $350 per class)

University of Pennsylvania Young Scholars (Free if accepted)

Drexel Visiting Scholars (Free if accepted)

MC SQUARED

MaST Community College Dual Enrollment Possibility with a pathway to an

Associate’s Degree in Business Administration 20 college courses Entrance Test following 9th Grade 50% payment

LEARNING SUPPORTS & SPECIAL EDUCATION

Individualized Education Plans & 504 plans Individualized Education Plans – provided for students with an identified learning disability, intellectual disability or other health impairment 504 Plans – all other disabilities that impair learning (such as ADD/ADHD, medical concerns, etc.)

Students are placed in regular education classes with pull-out as necessary

Many classes have a Special Education teacher providing support in the classroom for students.

Inclusion model – 81% of time spent in a Regular classroom

SPECIAL EDUCATION TRANSITION PLANNING

Transition support services as determined through IEP Individual support and research for college and/or post-high

school vocational training

Introduction the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and the services they provide in post-secondary education settings

One-on-One support from Case Manager & Transition Coordinator for Applications, Financial Aid, essays, etc.

Assistance with job applications, resumes & cover letters

Shadowing for interested occupations

Titration of services to align with college accommodations

Additional information regarding college modifications available through High School Counselors

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Academic, Personal and Social Concerns Individual and Group counseling as needed

Participate in IEP & 504 Planning

SAP (Student Assistance Program) for students in need

College & Career Planning 9th Grade: Personality Inventory & Introduction to Naviance

10th Grade: Career Interest Inventories & ASVAB testing

11th Grade: Preliminary College Searches & narrowing down future plans

12th Grade: In-depth college & career searches along with application assistance, etc.

Full-time High School Counselors & Full-time K-12 Social Worker

BUILDING YOUR RESUME

Students are introduced to Naviance during Freshman Year as a way of tracking their in-school and out of school activities

Sports

Clubs

Jobs

Volunteer Service

Community Service provides students with the opportunity to give back to school and community Many scholarship opportunities require hours of service

Colleges look highly upon students who perform Community Service

Community Service provides an opportunity for learning outside of the classroom

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Action Team

Astronomy Club

Bible Club

Choir

Do Something Club

Drama Club

Engineering Club /

Computer Programming

Environmental Club

Film Appreciation

Guitar Ensemble

HS Video Announcements

HS Student Counsel

Jewish Student Union

National Honor Society

MaST Culture Club

Math Games

Robotics

SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)

Video Journalism

Yearbook

SPORTS

Fall Cheerleading (year round)

Dance Team (year round)

Girls’ Volleyball

Boys’ Soccer

Girls’ Soccer

Winter Boys’ Basketball

Girls’ Basketball

Spring Baseball

Softball

SPORTS AT WASHINGTON H.S.

MaST students have the opportunity to play certain sports with George Washington High School that we are unable to offer ourselves.

Fall Sports Field Hockey

Football

Girls Tennis

Winter Sports

Wrestling

Spring Sports Spring Sports

Track and Field (Boys and Girls) Boys Tennis

Lacrosse (Boys and Girls) Boys Volleyball

IN-STATE COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

Albright University

Alvernia College

Arcadia University

Art Institute Of

Philadelphia

Bloomsburg University

Bryn Mawr College

Cabrini College

California Univ of PA

Central PA College

Cheney University

Chestnut Hill College

Clarion University

Delaware Valley College

DeSales University

DeVry University

Drexel University

Duquesne University

East Stroudsburg University

Eastern University

Elizabethtown College

Frankford School of Nursing

Franklin & Marshall College

Gwynedd Mercy College

Holy Family University

Immaculata University

Indiana University Of PA

Keystone College

Kings College

Kutztown University

Lafayette College

St. Josephs University

Susquehanna University

Temple University

Thomas Jefferson

University

University of the Arts

Philadelphia

University of Pittsburg

University of

Pennsylvania

University of Scranton

University of the Sciences

Ursinus College

Villanova University

West Chester University

Widener University

LaSalle University

Lebanon Valley College

Lehigh University

Lockhaven University

Lycoming College

Manor College

Mansfield University

Millersville University

Misericordia College

Moravian College

Neumann College

Penn State University

Philadelphia University

Point Park University

Rosemont College

Shippensburg University

Arizona State University

Boston University

Bridgewater College

Centanary College

Coastal Carolina University

Columbia University

Delaware State University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ.

Florida Gulf Coast College

George Washington University

Hofstra University

Hood College

Kettering University

Livingstone College

OUT OF STATE COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

Lynn College

Michigan State University

Monmouth College

Morgan State University

New York University

NYU Institute of Technology

NYU Polytechnic

North Carolina State

North Central College

Northeastern University

Pace University

Purdue University

Rider University

St. John’s University

St. Leo’s University

St. Louis University

University of Connecticut

University of Nevada/La Vegas

University of New Hampshire

University of New Haven

University of Missouri

University of North Carolina

University of Vermont

Virginia Commonwealth Univ.

Virginia Tech

Virginia Union College

Wesley College

West Virginia University