The Manheim Township School District Program of Study operates under a curriculum plan where all students who meet the requirements for graduation receive identical diplomas. A total of 22 credits including specific designated courses and successful completion of a Graduation Project are required to meet graduation requirements. Transcripts of students transferring into the district will be evaluated on an individual basis.

• 1st Requirement: Course Work (22 Total Credits)
  • English - 4 credits
  • Social Studies - 4 credits
  • Arts & Humanities - 1 credit
    • Credits may consist of Art, Music, Family & Consumer Science, World Language, and Reading courses, as well as English, Social Studies, and select Tech Ed courses (Design-Build 1 & 2, Architectural Design, Engineering Technology 1 & 2, Graphics 1 & 2) above and beyond those required for graduation.
  • STEM - 7 credits
    • Science: Biology + Physical Science or Life Science + 1 additional science credit
    • Math: Algebra 1 or Algebra 1B + 2 additional math credits (Algebra II and Geometry recommended)
    • Student-selected courses from the Science, Math, or Tech Ed STEM offerings to complete the 7 credit minimum
  • Health - ½ credit
  • Physical Education - 1 ½ credits
    • Students enrolled in an approved half-day (11th grade) CTC Program or a full-day (12th grade) CTC program may have modified Physical Education graduation requirements.
  • Financial Literacy - ½ credit
  • Elective Courses - 3 ½ credits

• 2nd Requirement: Career Readiness Graduation Requirement (see below)

• 3rd Requirement: Completion of Keystone Exams (see below)

As a measure of Future Ready PA reporting, Pennsylvania schools are held accountable for ensuring each student meets the Pennsylvania Career Education and Work (CEW) Academic Standards. The CEW Standards focus on the following topics: Career Awareness and Preparation (13.1), Career Acquisition (13.2), Career Retention and Advancement (13.3) and Entrepreneurship (13.4). Throughout high school, students will participate in a variety of activities and experiences designed to address the CEW standards. The culmination of all career readiness activities will result in a comprehensive Career Readiness Portfolio for each student. The goal of the Career Readiness Portfolio is to help students determine their post-secondary pathway and to develop the employability knowledge, skills, and dispositions that will help them to navigate within the world of work throughout their lifetime. During their freshman year, students will be introduced to the CRP and the project requirements that must be completed. Many of the activities will be completed through the High School Advisory period and Freshman Academy, however students are responsible for saving the required items to their portfolio by the end of each year.

Starting with the Class of 2025, students who complete their grade level Career Readiness Portfolio requirements and also meet additional criteria in the areas below may be considered for an MT Endorsement to be awarded their Senior Year. More information will be shared with students during the school year.

• GPA Requirements – unweighted GPA of 75% or higher
• Attendance Requirements – 95% or higher
• Demonstration of the Township Ten!
• Evaluation from Teacher or Employer
• Experiential Learning – must have two of the following:
  • Industry-recognized credential
  • Demonstration of industry skills through CTC
  • Successful completion of a service learning project – minimum of 10 hours
  • Letter guaranteeing full-time employment or military enlistment
  • Completion of an internship, externship, or cooperative education program

Another measure of Future Ready PA Reporting, the Industry-Based Learning Indicator is designed to evaluate how students are engaging in work-based and classroom-based activities by the end of 12th grade. Recognizing that industry-based learning activities should be developed and sustained throughout a student’s secondary level education, the Pennsylvania Department of Education recommends that school districts monitor students’ annual progress towards meeting the indicator.

The following experiences qualify for the Industry Based Learning Indicator:

• Industry Standards-Based Competency Assessments (NOCTI/NIMS): Score competent or advanced on Industry Standards-Based Competency Assessments (NOCTI/NIMS) by the end of the 12th grade.
• Industry Recognized Credential: Earn at least one industry recognized credential between grades 7 & 12.
• Work-based Learning Experience: Complete a work-based learning experience between grades 7 & 12 as listed below.
  • Job Shadowing (3 separate job shadows, at minimum of 3 hours each)
  • Internships
  • Cooperative Education Programs
  • Career Mentoring
  • Apprenticeship
  • Community-based Work Programs (students with IEPs)
  • Community Service (60 Hours)

Industry-recognized credentials measure competence in core content and performance standards in a specific set of work-related tasks. These activities must connect and align with a student’s career interest, training, and workforce demands. There are many benefits to students obtaining industry-based credentials:

• Shows that students are job-ready in a specific set of skills and knowledge required and recognized by business and industry
• Helps students stand out in today’s competitive job market
• Adds value to student transcripts for postsecondary education
• Adds value to student resumes when obtaining entry-level positions
• Students are able to earn recognition for their demonstration of these identified performance standards in a specific set of work-related tasks
• Additionally, a student who earns an industry-recognized ot Pcredential may satisfy Graduation Pathways 4 and/or 5

Students who participate in any of the work-based learning experiences above or earn an industry-recognized credential should submit the Industry-Recognized Credential and Work-Based Learning Experience Report Form to the Counseling Office. Industry-recognized credentials will also be added to the student’s transcript. Students enrolled in the Career and Technology Center do not need to submit documentation.

MTHS is actively working to expand the opportunities that students have to earn industry-recognized credentials through courses offered to students and through additional programming. Please stay tuned to announcements and consult with the HS Counseling Office for details.

Students at MTHS have access to an additional resource to support them in their post-secondary planning. Scoir is a customized, secure website that supports post-secondary, college and career planning. It is designed to assist students and their parents/guardians in making informed decisions about college opportunities and career choices. Scoir is also used to securely send college application materials, such as transcripts and letters of recommendation, to post-secondary institutions. All students are given access and an introduction to Scoir in their freshman year. Parents/Guardians who would like access should reach out to their student’s school counselor.

Manheim Township High School wishes to encourage and recognize students who are actively involved in community service. Students that would like their community service hours documented on their transcript must fill out and submit the Community Service form available in the HS Counseling Office. Hours must have a parent and supervisor signature. Students from the Class of 2025 and beyond should also save copies of any Community Service forms to their Schoology Career Readiness Portfolio if they would like their hours to be reviewed for the MT Endorsement. The HS Counseling Office can also provide information on possible community service opportunities.