Selecting appropriate courses for future goals is important. In planning for college, specific courses must be included to meet entrance requirements. Entering a particular career immediately after high school graduation may require preparation in other courses. After consulting with parents, counselors, and teachers, students should take time to make final choices.
The MMHS staff is committed to provide an exemplary education for our students. We realize that the rigor of high school coursework places additional demands upon our students and that at times they may become frustrated with their classroom performance. When these situations present themselves, we encourage students and parents to schedule a meeting with the teacher of the class in question. If the problem or concern has not been satisfactorily addressed after meeting with the teacher, please contact the counselor and/or administrator and put those concerns in writing. A meeting will be scheduled with the teacher, counselor, and/or administrator to discuss those concerns and develop a plan for student success.
Student success in an online course is dependent on many factors. Academic ability, reading skills, computer skills, habits of mind, parent support, and technology access are among these essential factors. It is highly recommended that students consult with the teacher of the online course they are considering taking and with their counselor before making a decision about enrolling.
MMHS will update the transcript of every student at the completion of each semester. Included on this transcript are courses completed with grades and credits earned, and the current grade point average.
As of 2014, eleventh graders attending Murrieta Mesa High School must take standardized tests in English/Language Arts and Math as part of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). These align with the new Common Core standards and are called the "Smarter Balanced" tests.
Every year, roughly 303 students in grades 9-12 at Murrieta Mesa High take 560 AP exams. It's important to understand how students score on the AP - earning a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP test means passing the test and often earning college credit.