The Munster High School Guidance Department, teachers, administrators and other staff are ready to support MHS students throughout their four years of high school. The Guidance Department consists of five School Counselors assigned to students alphabetically by last name. All members of the department are dedicated to offering an open door atmosphere for both students and faculty.
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Get a head start on college with Indiana College Core?
- What is the Indiana College Core Program?
- What is FASFA?
- Need more information?
- How do I get started?
What is the Indiana College Core Program?
The Indiana College Core allows high school students to earn 30 general education credits that can be transferred as a block to any public college or university in Indiana, as well as some private institutions. In other words, students who earn the College Core in high school may already be finished with their first year of college at a fraction of the cost.
To learn more about the Indiana College Core and put together your plan, use My College Core (mycollegecore.org) and work closely with your school counselor.
What is FASFA?
The Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most important document for determining if you’re eligible for financial aid — money to help you pay for education and training beyond high school. The easiest way to file the FAFSA is online at FAFSA.gov.
After you file your FAFSA, your college will be able to tell you which scholarships and grants you could receive as well as how much money you can borrow in federal loans. To find out more about the FAFSA, including what kinds of state financial aid is available, check out Learn More Indiana’s FAFSA guide for Hoosiers.
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Scheduling Resources by Grade Level
The four years of high school are an exciting part of your educational journey! The choices you make now can lead to successful and enjoyable careers and experiences later in life. Students and their families should put time and thought into their school schedule each year. Be sure to use the resources here to explore the course offerings available to help you develop your academic strengths, personal interests and career dreams and goals!
Freshmen Year Scheduling
- Freshmen Year Scheduling Form
- 2023-24 Course Selection Guide
- Freshmen Year Science Class Options Guide
- Graduation Pathways Guidebook
- Activities and Points Awarded Guide
- 4-Year Plan Guide
- Special Class Offerings
- Incoming Freshmen Parent Presentation
- FAQ
- Interested in Athletics?
Freshmen Year Scheduling Form
Click here to access the Freshmen Scheduling Form.
All current 8th grade students planning to attend Munster High School in the fall need to fill out and email this scheduling sheet to their high school counselor by Friday, March 17th, 2023. Classes should be chosen thoughtfully, and the resources below can assist in helping your student to choose the courses that are best for them. Please download, complete, and email this form to the high school counselor listed below that corresponds with your student’s last name.
DEADLINE TO TURN IN SCHEDULING FORMS IS FRIDAY, MARCH 17TH!
2023-24 Course Selection Guide
Click here to access the 2023-24 Course Selection Guide.
This guide provides information on diploma requirements, Graduation Pathways, course descriptions and prerequisites, as well as an overview of the various activities at Munster High School. If your student has a question about what is taught in a specific class, refer to this guide for the course description.
Freshmen Year Science Class Options Guide
Click here to access the Freshmen Year Science Class Options Guide.
Use this document as a guide for choosing your student’s science class for freshman year. Students come to MHS from 8th grade with varying math and science experiences, so this document will help you to place your student in the
correct course within this subject area.
Graduation Pathways Guidebook
Click here to access the Graduation Pathways Guidebook.
You may have questions regarding the specifics of Graduation Pathways and what your student needs in order to earn a diploma. This document gives a thorough explanation of what is needed for Box 1, Box 2, and Box 3 of Graduation Pathways in order to earn the diploma your student is pursuing.
Activities and Points Awarded Guide
Click here to access the Activities and Points Awarded Guide.
All students must complete either 8 points over 4 years in clubs/sports/activities or complete 75+ hours of paid employment in order to complete Box 2 of Graduation Pathways. This document gives a list of the activities offered at MHS as well as the point value per year associated with each activity. Encourage your student to get involved freshman year! Callout meeting information for each activity will be advertised in the daily announcements as well as via posted fliers around the building once school starts in August.
4-Year Plan Guide
Click here to access the 4-Year Plan Guide.
A 4-year plan can be a valuable tool for mapping out your student’s years at Munster High School. This document does not need to be returned to your student’s high school counselor; it is merely a tool for you to use as a family to help in mapping out a 4-year high school course plan.
Special Class Offerings
Publications
Click here to access the Flyer.
Is your student interested in participating in the publications program? Ms. Lanman has provided information on how students can work on either the Crier or Paragon staff as they progress through high school. If this is of interest to your student, they may want to consider a Photography or Journalism elective during their freshman year.
Speech & Debate
Click here to access the Flyer.
One of the most popular and well-known clubs at MHS is the Speech and Debate Team. Mr. Mayer has provided information on this opportunity and your student may want to enroll in the Speech, Advanced Speech, or Debate classes in order to support this afterschool activity.
Band & Orchestra
If your student currently plays an instrument, they may enroll in Band or Orchestra at Munster High School. If your student is currently in Band, they would want to enroll in Band for the full year. Band includes marching season in the fall and concert season in the spring as well as time spent outside of school for practices, competitions, and concerts. Orchestra classes are reserved for students who are experienced at playing stringed instruments- wind instrument players should plan on enrolling in Band. Orchestra also requires students to participate in concerts and competitions outside of the regular school day.
If you have specific questions in regards to the instrument your student plays, please contact our Band Director, Mr. Marcusiu, at ihmarcusiu@munster.us or our Orchestra director, Miss. Quinn, at lrquinn@munster.us.
Choir
Click here to access the flyer.
Choir is a community for all and Mr. McGinnis welcomes new students into his program every year. Since 2020, MHS Choir alumni have earned over $200,000 in vocal scholarship funds and MHS is proud to be performing in the 2023 Salzburg Choral Festival in Austria this June. For more information on the choir opportunities at MHS, review the interactive flier and contact Mr. Luke McGinnis at lpmcginnis@munster.us.
Incoming Freshmen Parent Presentation
Click here to view the Incoming Freshmen Parent Presentation.
FAQ
- Can I choose a lunch period?
No. Lunch periods are determined solely by the software system.
- Can I request a specific teacher?
No, students cannot request a specific teacher. All course requests are entered into the computer, at which time the master schedule determines class periods and teacher assignments.
- Which 8th grade classes appear on the high school transcript?
Algebra, Honors Algebra, Biology, Honors Biology, Spanish I, French I, PLTW: Intro to Engineering Design and Prep for College and Careers. The grades earned in these classes are included when calculating one’s high school GPA. - Who is eligible to enroll in Geometry?
Students who have earned at least a “C-” in Algebra may enroll in Geometry.
- Can I earn enough credits to graduate without attending summer school?
Yes. Students must earn 40 or 47 credits minimum to graduate depending on the diploma they pursue.
- Can I earn the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma without attending summer school?
Yes. Because most students take 7 credits each semester, they can easily earn the 47 credits required for this diploma.
- Do summer courses count in one’s GPA?
Yes. All high school courses that receive a letter grade (A, B, C, D or F) are included in the calculation of one’s GPA.
- Can the entire PE requirement be completed in summer school?
No. Only the first semester of Physical Education (PE I) is offered in summer school. PE II is offered only during the second semester.
- Is there a summer reading requirement?
There is no longer a summer reading requirement for Munster High School. This determination was made before the 2020/2021 school year and is still in effect.
- If I don’t earn a Core 40 Diploma, can I still graduate?
Yes, you can earn a general MHS Diploma, but you will be required to formally opt out of the Core 40 program. A Core 40 Diploma is required for admission to all Indiana 4-year colleges. Students who earn a general MHS Diploma can enroll in a community/junior college (e.g., IVY Tech, Prairie State, South Suburban).
- How many years of a World Language are required for graduation?
For a Core 40 diploma, a World Language is not required. However, more and more colleges now require at least 2 years of World Language in high school. Check college websites for admissions criteria.
For a Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma, students must meet one of the following requirements:
• At least 3 years of the same World Language (6 credits).
• 2 years of one World Language and 2 years of another World Language (8 credits total).
- Am I required to take Honors classes to earn an Academic Honors Diploma?
No. Honors classes are not required to obtain an Academic Honors Diploma.
- How can I qualify for Honors English, Honors Geometry, or Honors Biology?
Placement in honors classes is based on standardized testing data. Please review the High Ability Handbook on the District Website.
- Am I required to take Advanced Placement (AP) classes to earn a Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma?
Candidates for the Academic Honors Diploma are required to complete one of the following:
• 4 AP credits & exams
• 2 dual-credit classes resulting in a total of 6 college credits
• 2 AP credits & exams & 1 dual-credit class resulting in 3 college credits
• 1250 SAT (minimum 560 on Math and minimum 590 on ERW)
• 26 ACT + Writing Section
- How can I complete Box 2 of Graduation Pathways?
• Participate in one full season of a Munster High School sport, resulting in 8 points
• Participate in Munster High School clubs/activities, accumulating 8 points over 4 years
(see course selection guide for a full list of clubs/activities and their point values per year)
• Obtain paid employment that results in 75 or more worked hours over 4 years of high school
• More ways to fulfill Box 2 can be found on page 8 of the course selection guide
Interested in Athletics?
Click here to access the Guide.
The Guide to Athletics shows all of the athletic activities offered at Munster High School and which season each sport is offered. Coaches for each sport are listed, and information regarding callouts, conditioning, and tryouts can be found in the daily MHS Announcements as well as on the Munster High School Facebook page. Immediate updates are offered on Twitter and Instagram; parents and students can follow @Munster_Sports to receive notifications
IHSAA Physicals
Click here to access the form.
All student athletes must have an updated IHSAA physical on file with the Athletics Office. For incoming 9th grade students interested in playing a fall sport at MHS, their IHSAA physical must be on file before they can participate in summer conditioning.
IHSAA physicals for the 2023/2024 school year must be dated on or after April 1, 2023.
Please note: The IHSAA physical is a completely separate physical form than what is required by our school nurse and for PE participation. Please return the IHSAA physical directly to the Athletics Office NOT the Main Office! Only the original form is accepted – we do not accept copies or faxes.
FinalForms Instructions
Click here to access instructions.
All student athletes and their parents must have a FinalForms account to participate in athletic activities at Munster High School. Any questions should be directed to the Athletics Department at (219) 836-3206.
Sophomore Year Scheduling
- Sophomore Year Scheduling Form
- Sophomore Year Scheduling Presentation
- Sophomore Year Course Offerings
- 2023-24 MHS Course Selection Guide
- Interested in Athletics?
Sophomore Year Scheduling Form
Click here to access the Sophomore Year Scheduling Form.
Classes should be chosen thoughtfully, and the resources below can assist in helping your student to choose the courses that are best for them. Please download, complete, and email this form to the high school counselor listed below that corresponds with your student’s last name.
Sophomore Year Scheduling Presentation
Click here to view the Sophomore Year Scheduling Presentation.
Sophomore Year Course Offerings
Click here to access the Sophomore Year Course Offerings.
2023-24 MHS Course Selection Guide
Click here to access the MHS Course Selection Guide.
This guide provides information on diploma requirements, Graduation Pathways, course descriptions and prerequisites, as well as an overview of the various activities at Munster High School. If your student has a question about what is taught in a specific class, refer to this guide for the course description.
Interested in Athletics?
Click here to access the Guide.
The Guide to Athletics shows all of the athletic activities offered at Munster High School and which season each sport is offered. Coaches for each sport are listed, and information regarding callouts, conditioning, and tryouts can be found in the daily MHS Announcements as well as on the Munster High School Facebook page. Immediate updates are offered on Twitter and Instagram; parents and students can follow @Munster_Sports to receive notifications
IHSAA Physicals
Click here to access the form.
All student athletes must have an updated IHSAA physical on file with the Athletics Office. For incoming 9th grade students interested in playing a fall sport at MHS, their IHSAA physical must be on file before they can participate in summer conditioning.
IHSAA physicals for the 2023/2024 school year must be dated on or after April 1, 2023.
Please note: The IHSAA physical is a completely separate physical form than what is required by our school nurse and for PE participation. Please return the IHSAA physical directly to the Athletics Office NOT the Main Office! Only the original form is accepted – we do not accept copies or faxes.
FinalForms Instructions
Click here to access instructions.
All student athletes and their parents must have a FinalForms account to participate in athletic activities at Munster High School. Any questions should be directed to the Athletics Department at (219) 836-3206.
Junior Year Scheduling
- Junior Year Scheduling Form
- Junior Year Scheduling Presentation
- Junior Year Course Offerings
- 2023-24 MHS Course Selection Guide
- Interested in Athletics?
Junior Year Scheduling Form
Click here to access the Junior Year Scheduling Form.
Classes should be chosen thoughtfully, and the resources below can assist in helping your student to choose the courses that are best for them. Please download, complete, and email this form to the high school counselor listed below that corresponds with your student’s last name.
Junior Year Scheduling Presentation
Click here to view the Junior Year Scheduling Presentation.
Junior Year Course Offerings
Click here to access the Junior Year Course Offerings and Supplemental Materials.
2023-24 MHS Course Selection Guide
Click here to access the MHS Course Selection Guide.
This guide provides information on diploma requirements, Graduation Pathways, course descriptions and prerequisites, as well as an overview of the various activities at Munster High School. If your student has a question about what is taught in a specific class, refer to this guide for the course description.
Interested in Athletics?
Click here to access the Guide.
The Guide to Athletics shows all of the athletic activities offered at Munster High School and which season each sport is offered. Coaches for each sport are listed, and information regarding callouts, conditioning, and tryouts can be found in the daily MHS Announcements as well as on the Munster High School Facebook page. Immediate updates are offered on Twitter and Instagram; parents and students can follow @Munster_Sports to receive notifications
IHSAA Physicals
Click here to access the form.
All student athletes must have an updated IHSAA physical on file with the Athletics Office. For incoming 9th grade students interested in playing a fall sport at MHS, their IHSAA physical must be on file before they can participate in summer conditioning.
IHSAA physicals for the 2023/2024 school year must be dated on or after April 1, 2023.
Please note: The IHSAA physical is a completely separate physical form than what is required by our school nurse and for PE participation. Please return the IHSAA physical directly to the Athletics Office NOT the Main Office! Only the original form is accepted – we do not accept copies or faxes.
FinalForms Instructions
Click here to access instructions.
All student athletes and their parents must have a FinalForms account to participate in athletic activities at Munster High School. Any questions should be directed to the Athletics Department at (219) 836-3206.
Senior Year Scheduling
- Senior Year Scheduling Form
- Senior Year Scheduling Presentation
- Senior Year Course Offerings
- 2023-24 MHS Course Selection Guide
- Interested in Athletics?
Senior Year Scheduling Form
Click here to access the Senior Year Scheduling Form.
Classes should be chosen thoughtfully, and the resources below can assist in helping your student to choose the courses that are best for them. Please download, complete, and email this form to the high school counselor listed below that corresponds with your student’s last name.
Senior Year Scheduling Presentation
Click here to view the Senior Year Scheduling Presentation.
Senior Year Course Offerings
Click here to access the Senior Year Course Offerings and Supplemental Materials.
2023-24 MHS Course Selection Guide
Click here to access the MHS Course Selection Guide.
This guide provides information on diploma requirements, Graduation Pathways, course descriptions and prerequisites, as well as an overview of the various activities at Munster High School. If your student has a question about what is taught in a specific class, refer to this guide for the course description.
Interested in Athletics?
Click here to access the Guide.
The Guide to Athletics shows all of the athletic activities offered at Munster High School and which season each sport is offered. Coaches for each sport are listed, and information regarding callouts, conditioning, and tryouts can be found in the daily MHS Announcements as well as on the Munster High School Facebook page. Immediate updates are offered on Twitter and Instagram; parents and students can follow @Munster_Sports to receive notifications
IHSAA Physicals
Click here to access the form.
All student athletes must have an updated IHSAA physical on file with the Athletics Office. For incoming 9th grade students interested in playing a fall sport at MHS, their IHSAA physical must be on file before they can participate in summer conditioning.
IHSAA physicals for the 2023/2024 school year must be dated on or after April 1, 2023.
Please note: The IHSAA physical is a completely separate physical form than what is required by our school nurse and for PE participation. Please return the IHSAA physical directly to the Athletics Office NOT the Main Office! Only the original form is accepted – we do not accept copies or faxes.
FinalForms Instructions
Click here to access instructions.
All student athletes and their parents must have a FinalForms account to participate in athletic activities at Munster High School. Any questions should be directed to the Athletics Department at (219) 836-3206.
Additional Resources
Materials from the Nurse
Information provided by Mrs. Martinez, the MHS school nurse, is linked below.
Completed forms may be emailed to Mrs. Martinez at martinez@munster.us or dropped off to the Munster High School main office any time after May 1st, 2023.
If a student has a diagnosis that requires an action plan, please submit those forms to Mrs. Martinez yearly. Examples of such diagnoses include but are not limited to diabetes, seizures, allergies, etc.
For additional health services information, please click here.
School Physical Form
Click here to access the Form.
All 9th graders must have a completed school physical on file with Mrs. Martinez in order to participate in PE. Students without a physical will be withdrawn from the class and will need to take it at another time during high school. Physicals completed before May 1st, 2023 will not be accepted for participation in PE for the Summer of 2023 or for the 2023/2024 school year. Parents must also provide updated immunization records before school begins in August. These records can be obtained from your student’s physician at the time of their physical examination.
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT the same as the IHSAA Physical required to participate in Athletics.
Non-Prescription Pain Medication Form
Click here to access the Form.
This form must be completed and returned to Mrs. Martinez if your student needs Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for pain/discomfort during the school day. Students may only have access to these medications in the Nurse’s Office and permission must be on file in order for medicine to be administered.
Immunization Requirements
Click here for the Indiana Immunization Schedule
Parents must also provide updated immunization records before school begins in August. These records can be obtained from your student’s physician at the time of their physical examination.
Summer School Information
INTERESTED IN SUMMER SCHOOL?
Detailed course offerings, information and registration opportunities will be emailed to parents from the MHS Student Services Department in late March/early April. If you are the parent of a student who is new to the district and interested in taking summer school, please contact the MHS Students Services Department in early April to inquire about summer school registration.
You can reach Student Services by calling 219-836-3200 and asking for that department or by dialing extension 3321.
2021-22 Dual Credit Report
The following report reviews all the dual credit that was earned by Munster High School students during the 2021-2022 school year. It also pays special attention to the Class of 2022. Lastly, it provides a breakdown of cost savings for Munster families, including some longitudinal data. Munster currently partners with Ivy Tech Community College, Purdue University Northwest, and Vincennes University. Students earn dual credits both at Munster High School and through the Area Career Center.
Below is a summary of the credits earned from each of those dual credit partners. Please note that these are credits that were earned during the 2021-2022 school year only.
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College/ |
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Dual Credit |
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Ivy Tech Community College |
7179 |
92.50% |
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Purdue University Northwest |
495 |
6.38% |
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Vincennes University |
87 |
1.12% |
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Totals |
7761 |
100.00% |
Munster High School students eclipsed 7,700 credits. The average cost of a college credit in Indiana is $300. This saved families $2,328,300.
The majority of these credits (93%) were completed for free through Ivy Tech Community College.
(Source: Ivy Tech Master List of Dual Credits)
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Bob Snyder
Assistant Principal
rcsnyder@munster.us
219.836.3200 ext. 3324
Chrisanne Terry
Counselor for A - Co
cnterry@munster.us
219.836.3200 ext. 3210
Peter Gregory
Counselor for Cp - Hi
pkgregory@munster.us
219.836.3200 ext. 3409
Liz Keleher
Counselor for Hj - Mn
epkeleher@munster.us
219.836.3200 ext. 3434
Cynthia Kielbasa
Counselor for Mo - Sa
clkielbasa@munster.us
219.836.3200 ext. 3212
Kristen Salan
Counselor for Sc - Z
kmsalan@munster.us
219.836.3200 ext. 3365
Kristan Reed
School Service Provider
khreed@munster.us
219.836.3200 ext. 3213
Nikki Olson
Registrar
ndolson@munster.us
219.836.3200 ext. 3208
Maureen Gaither
Guidance Assistant/Aide
mmgaither@munster.us
219.836.3200 ext. 3207
