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BLENDED COURSES: Important information for consideration

Digital blended learning courses personalize instruction so that students may accelerate their learning. All

blended courses provide students some control over the path, pace, and place of their learning which occurs in

the school as well as online.
Path - choice over the learning activities and experiences

Pace - control over the speed of their learning (pause, rewind, or fast-forward)
Place - choice over where they learn (quiet space, collaborative space, teacher-led space)

CONSIDERING AP OR HP CLASSES?
Please use the information below to determine if it’s the right placement for you.

Program Explanation Advantages Considerations

AP  College-level curriculum  May receive college credit  Must take the AP exam to receive potential
college credit
 Recognized nationally  Develop higher level thinking skills
Advanced  Students must have above average ability in
Placement  Rigorous  Additional honor points earned with a C or reading, writing and math
 Available to all grade levels above, for weighted GPA  Expect considerable homework in most classes
 Student self-selects into the  This level of coursework is expected from highly
class selective colleges

HP  Accelerated curriculum  More challenge than regular-level course  No college credit
 Rigorous  Develop higher level thinking skills  Expect more homework in most classes
High
Performance  Available to all grade levels  Prepares students for college-level  This level of coursework is expected from highly
curriculum selective colleges

If you still have questions, see your current teacher or talk with your counselor before you register.
All high schools in the Osseo School District use a weighted grading system that adds a value of .34 to any grade of "C" or higher earned in an ALP or AP
designated course. There is no weight added to ALP social studies courses. Final transcripts will show both weighted and unweighted GPA and class rank.

THE CRIMSON WAY

We believe lifelong learning is essential for the individual and community to thrive. At MGSH, we believe:
 Every person responsibly and respectfully obtains the rewards of a lifetime of learning.
 We learn best through community involvement, dedication and growth from experiences.
Everyone has equal intrinsic value. At MGSH, we:
 Accept and understand differences in each other.
 Feel a sense of safety, respect and belonging while striving for academic achievement.
 Demonstrate values that create the best possible learning environment for all.
We believe that trust is essential to sustaining successful relationships and to achieving results. At MGSH, we believe trust:
 Involves an essential personal commitment and is a two-way street.
 Builds respect.
 Begins with family values and extends through relationships with friends, classmates, and staff.
Better decisions emerge when diverse perspectives are intentionally included in a collaborative process. At MGSH, we:
 Work together with open minds.
 Respect everyone’s viewpoints and differences.
 Empower all to make good decisions.
Everyone benefits when cultural differences are acknowledged and understood, and individuals are treated respectfully and equitably.
At MGSH, we:
 Learn and understand cultural differences.
 Acknowledge the equality of students.
 Avoid exclusion.

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