9th grade Course Selection
Information for 2023-24 School Year
Incoming 9th Grade Student Presentations
MCHS Counselors will visit middle school students on the following dates:
- Meadow Brook Middle School March 1
- Black Mountain Middle School March 8
- Mesa Verde Middle School March 9
Want to view the presentation students saw? Click video link below
Trimester Fast Facts
- Two trimesters = One year's worth of coursework.
- Math and Spanish can be accelerated by taking the subject all 3 trimesters (=1.5 year's worth of coursework).
- Two-part courses may have a trimester break between Part 1 and Part 2 - See example below.
Math Sequence Guidelines
Science Placement Guidelines
9th Grade Course Request Worksheet
NOTE: The web version of the 9th grade CRW is updated but on the printed CRW, Badminton's course number should be: 001402
How to Enter Course Requests
Sample 4 Year Plans
- AVID Students
- Band Students
- Blank - Design Your Own
- Core Courses (a typical student)
- Honors/AP Students
How to Enter Course Requests in Synergy Student VUE
Sundevil Career & Technical Ed (CTE) Course Options
- Arts, Media & Entertainment Pathways: 3D computer Animation, Photography, Journalism & Digital Media/TV Production, Drama/Performing Arts, Technical Theater
- Computer Science Pathway & Electives (PLTW)*
and sample 4 year plan - Engineering Pathway & Electives (PLTW)*
and sample 4 year plan - Health Science & Medical Technology Pathway, Sports Medicine/Athletic Training/ Pre-Med Pathway
- Public Services Pathway: Fire Science/EMT Electives,
- Transportation Pathway: Automotive and sample 4 year plan
AVID is Searching for YOU!
AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is an internationally recognized program designed to prepare students for success in both high school and college. Check out our AVID info page and reach out to Ms. Randle or your counselor for more information. We would love for you to join our AVID family.
=============Intra District Transfer INFO============
I'd like to attend Mt Carmel but I don't live in the area...
Check powayusd.com for Transfer information. Transfer request period is February 1 through March 31, 2023.
Please use the 9th grade CRW to record your class choices. Mail or scan completed form to btomicich@powayusd.com and we will enter them for you upon IDT approval.
Transfer decisions are made at the PUSD Attendance Office. We have no control, prior knowledge or influence over district decisions.
Do I Need to Enroll?
Current 8th grade students within MCHS Boundaries coming from Black Mountain, Meadowbrook or Mesa Verde Middle Schools have received their Course Selection materials at their current middle school. Those students will do Online Continuing Registration for continuing students and do not need to enroll.
Current 8th grade students within MCHS Boundaries coming from private or other schools will need to complete the online enrollment packet beginning April 1, 2023
Reasons Why It's Great to be a Sundevil
Welcome to Mt Carmel High School and Our Sundevil family!
MCHS:
- Is a student body rich with diverse populations
- Has an open access policy to over 21 (AP) Advanced Placement, and Honors courses.
- Operates on a trimester system which allows students to accelerate through math, science and world language courses.
- Offers a wide variety of electives including: CTE (Career & Technical Education), Nationally Recognized performing arts as well as Award-Winning visual arts programs.
- Has outstanding Athletic Programs.
- Hosts an Award-Winning ASB and a wide array of clubs and activities.
- Tremendous School Spirit! Find out why we consistently win the Battle of the Fans!
In addition to the resources outlined here, our Sundevil Way Guide will help you develop a 4 year plan that is meaningful and relevant to you. #itsthesundevilway
Email contact for MCHS Counselors
Last Names G-M - Husani Whitlock - hwhitlock@powayusd.com
Last Names N-T Charmaine Ferrer - cferrer@powayusd.com
Last Names U-Z, AVID and ELL - Victor Baez - vbaez@powayusd.com
Career and Technical Ed - Kim Tran - ktran@powayusd.com
"It's Great to be a Sundevil"
Mt Carmel High School
Website: https://www.powayusd.com/en-us/schools/hs/mchs/home
Location: 9550 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 858-484-1180
Twitter: @mchs_suncenter