Course Requests

2024-25 School Year

Course Requests are now closed. Schedules will be available prior to the first day of school in September.

Current 8th Graders (and families) - Please visit the 8th Grade Page for your instructions and information.

MTHS Course Requests

Here you will find a wealth of information about graduation requirements, technical and in-district classes, Running Start and more! Graduation requirements and university entrance vary according to the year of graduation. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these requirements so that appropriate course selections can be made.

Course Request Information

Course Request Presentations

General Course Request Slide Presentation
Instructions for Online Course Request Entry (Skyward)

Course Request Resources

More useful information

Course Fees

Course Fees

The school district will provide each student with the materials and supplies necessary to learn basic skills taught in their classes. However, some classes may require the student to pay a fee for consumable materials. If a student is unable to work out satisfactory arrangements for payment of these fees, contact the school counseling office for assistance. Funds may be available to pay for fees for students who need support, including all students who qualify for the Free and Reduced Meals Program. Students or guardians may need to provide the district-generated “Eligibility Notification Letter” provided by the Food Service Office.

COURSE	COURSE ID	FEE
FUNDAMENTALS OF ART AND DESIGN	ART110	20.00
DRAWING AND PAINTING	ART460	20.00
DRAWING AND PAINTING 2	ART465	20.00
CLAY DESIGN 1	ART320	30.00
CLAY DESIGN 2	ART325	30.00
CHAMBER CHOIR	MUS341/342	25.00
CONCERT ORCHESTRA	MUS211/212	25.00
SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA	MUS221/222	25.00
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA	MUS225/226	25.00
SYMPHONIC BAND	MUS121/122	25.00
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE	MUS134/135	25.00
WIND ENSEMBLE	MUS128/129	25.00
CHAMBER WINDS	MUS141/142	25.00
JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1	MUS168/169	25.00
JAZZ ENSEMBLE 2	MUS166/167	25.00
GUITAR 1	MUS530	10.00
AP BIOLOGY	SCI251/252	10.00
BIOLOGY HONORS	SCI221/222	10.00
CHEMISTRY	SCI301/302	10.00
AP CHEMISTRY	SCI351/352	10.00
PHYSICS	SCI501/502	10.00
AP PHYSICS	SCI551/552	10.00
ZOOLOGY	SCI415	10.00

Graduation Requirements

High School Credits

The State of Washington requires students to earn 24 credits in order to graduate. The State of Washington and Edmonds School District has outlined the following required credits that must be met to graduate:

Subject	Required Credits	Notes
English	4.0
Math	3.0	Algebra 1 Geometry A 3rd credit of Math*
Science	3.0	At least two labs A 3rd credit of Science*
Social Studies	3.5	1.5 World History 1.0 US History 1.0 Civics/CWP
Art	1.0
CTE	1.5
Personal Finance	0.5
Health	0.5
PE	1.5
Electives*	5.5
TOTAL	24**

*Elective credits can be credits from ANY subject area. For example, if a student takes a 4th year of Math and/or Science, those are considered elective credits.
**Students can apply to waive up to 2.0 elective credits by submitting Form P-50.

Course Equivalency Some classes can apply to multiple credit areas. To learn more, visit the Course Equivalency page.

Colleges and Universities may have additional requirements known as CADRs (College Academic Distribution Requirements). Students are strongly encouraged to consult college admissions departments for additional requirements. Example: University of Washington

World Language Credits are NOT required for graduation but may be required for college admissions.

Volunteer Hours are NOT required for graduation.

Graduation Pathway

Every student in the state of Washington must meet a Graduation Pathway in order to graduate. Previously this requirement was met by passing the Smarter Balance exam. However, now there are a number of ways to meet it. Talk to your counselor about which pathway you want to pursue.

Below are some of the most common ways students meet it while at Mountlake Terrace High School.

Smarter Balance Assessment

Students meeting this graduation pathway need to earn at least the following scores on the high school English Language Arts (ELA) and math Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) of:

Score on ELA - 2548
Score on math - 2595

CTE Course Sequence

There are a variety of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways and classes available to you in high school. CTE Pathways and classes help students prepare for life after high school graduation while exploring careers and developing skills in areas closely connected to their interests. In addition, recent changes to state graduation requirements provide students the option to meet state Graduation Pathway requirements by completing 2.0 credits within an approved CTE Pathway.

Read more about CTE Pathways and classes here: CTE Pathways and Classes

College Admission and AP Exams

Students may use scores on college admissions (ACT, ACT with Writing, SAT, SAT with Essay) and specified Advanced Placement (AP) tests to show they possess the knowledge and skills expected of high school graduates.

Dual Credit Courses (Running Start)

A student who completes a dual credit course in English language arts and mathematics in which the student can earn college credit may use passage of the class as a graduation pathway.

ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

For a student who takes the ASVAB while in high school and earns at least the minimum score (31) on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) portion of the test, the ASVAB may be used to meet the graduation pathway.

Additional Information

Edmonds School District Graduation Pathway page

Washington State OSPI Graduation Pathway page

High School and Beyond Plan

STEM

The Magnet Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program at Mountlake Terrace High School is an Edmonds School District program of choice that provides a 4-year study program immersed in STEM studies and learning experiences.

STEM 4 Year Overview - Exploratory

STEM 4 Year Overview - Honors

Students in the STEM program must consult with the STEM program regarding decisions around course selection.

Note: It is possible to do both STEM and participate in the MTHS Music Program; however it requires extremely careful decisions around course requests. Taking Summer School for Health and/or PE may be considered.

CADRs

College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) are credits required for admissions to four year colleges and universities. These are requirements that are somewhat different from what the state requires for high school graduation.

If you are planning on applying to a four year college or university, you will want to research CADRs carefully.

Some examples of CADR credits that are not required for high school graduation:

2.0 credits of the same World Language (ex. Spanish 1&2, French 1&2, ASL 1&2) or through passing the World Language Competency Exam
0.5 credit of Fine, Visual, or Performing Arts (ex. band, orchestra, clay, photography, graphic arts, drawing and painting, etc)
1.0 Senior year Math-Based Quantitative Course (ex. math class beyond Algebra 2)

Please consult the admissions page on any colleges or universities you are interested in attending for details.

AP & College in the High School

College in High School (CHS) and Advanced Placement (AP) are dual-credit programs which allow students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously. Both are excellent options for students to complete rigorous coursework in preparation for their post-high school studies. Students enrolled in courses which offer both an Advanced Placement and a College in High School option must choose one of the two options for their course of study. While similar in content, the options differ somewhat from one another as described below. It is important that students choose the option that best fits their particular interests and goals.

Read about how colleges view each option here.

Advanced Placement (AP)

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college-level courses taught at the high school by high school teachers using a nationally recognized curriculum approved by the College Board. Upon completion of the course, students take a standardized AP Exam. Scores from these exams are considered by colleges for varying degrees of college credit. Students do not pay tuition for college credits but do pay fees (approximately $91/test) for the AP Exams. AP students do not earn college credit by successfully completing the AP course. College credit is determined by the student’s scores on the AP Exam and how individual colleges treat these scores. Each college or university determines the number of credit hours awarded for each AP Exam and which scores qualify for college credit. Some colleges use AP Exam scores for only placement purposes and not college credit. All colleges & universities will have policies related to AP Exams posted on their websites. On their high school transcript, AP students will have their course titled and designated as Advanced Placement (AP). An Advanced Placement course cannot also have a a College in High School (CHS) designation on the high school transcript or in the course title.

College in the High School

College in the High School (CHS) classes are college-level courses which are taught at the high school by high school teachers using college curriculum with oversight from college faculty and staff. Students earn college credit by passing the course and paying reduced tuition for the credits. Grades are recorded on a permanent college transcript. Students remain at their high school while completing college coursework and fulfilling high school graduation requirements at the same time. CHS students are assured of earning college credit as long as they are successful in meeting the course requirements and paying the reduced tuition fee. Additionally, if a CHS course is following an AP curriculum, CHS students can choose to take the AP Exam even though they are not officially enrolled in an AP course. On their high school transcript, CHS students will have their course title and designation as College in High School (CHS). A College in High School class cannot also have an Advanced Placement (AP) designation on the high school transcript or in the course title.

CTE Dual Credit

CTE Dual Credit is a partnership between high schools and community colleges to provide high school students the opportunity to earn college credit in addition to high school credit in qualifying Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses provided at their high school. Tech Prep college credits earned in CTE courses can be applied directly to college certificate and technical degree programs. A grade of a "B" or better is required to earn college credit.

Information on registering for CTE Dual Credit Programs

There is a $50 fee if you want to earn college credit each year that you take CTE Dual Courses. If scholarships are needed, please contact Tribecca in the Career Center.

For more information about Career and Technical Education programs and courses, visit https://cte.edmonds.wednet.edu/cte-dual-credit

eLearning

Message from Dr. Greg Schwab, Assistant Superintendent

In light of our current budget circumstances, we are adjusting our approach to Edmonds eLearning Academy enrollment for the 2024-25 academic year. Starting in the fall, students attending our neighborhood high schools will no longer have the option to enroll in eLearning courses on a part-time basis. eLearning will continue to serve full-time students and in addition, will provide credit recovery courses for any students in Edmonds School District.

We recognize this adjustment may raise concerns among our students and families. To ensure transparency and understanding, we want to share why these decisions have been made. Because of the way the state funds our school district, by eliminating part-time eLearning courses, the district will receive an additional estimated $200,000 by having students take these courses at their neighborhood school.

Furthermore, the practice of part-time enrollment in eLearning has presented logistical challenges at our neighborhood high schools. Specifically, it has become increasingly difficult to provide adequate supervision for students in these courses who have unscheduled gaps in their day.

We understand the impact this may have and encourage any student or family with concerns to reach out to their school counselor for guidance and support.

For more information about Edmonds eLearning Academy full-time enrollment, please call the school’s office at 425-431-7298 or visit their website: eela.edmonds.wednet.edu

Running Start

Running Start program is open to all Washington State high school juniors and seniors to take classes in the community college TUITION-FREE. High school students attending a college through the Running Start program earn both high school and college credit at the same time.

Visit our Running Start page here.

Running Start Course Requests

If you are new to Running Start, register for all six of your classes at MTHS and once you complete the enrollment process with the college and meet with your counselor, the classes can be dropped.
If you are currently a Running Start student, register ONLY for the classes you wish to take at MTHS.

Intradistrict CTE

While most CTE Pathways and classes are available at each individual high school, some specialized Intra-District Programs such as Applied Engineering/Manufacturing, Architectural Design/CAD, Automotive Technology, Carpentry, and Healthcare Professions are housed at specific high schools but are made available to all high school students via district provided transportation.

CTE Intra District Classes

Application for CTE Intra District Classes
To access this form, you must be logged into a Edmonds school District Account.

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