Academics

Four Year Planning Sheet

Personal Curriculum Information

The testing out process allows for a student to take a test out exam and/or complete test out projects for the chance of earning credit in a particular class. The State of Michigan has established a cut score of 76.5% or better on the test out exams to qualify a student for credit in a particular course.  Registration takes place in the winter and information is communicated to students and families through school announcements/parent newsletters/Google Classroom.

Important:

  1. Because testing out implies extensive prior knowledge in a particular subject, students are not supplied with study materials, as it is expected that they would already know the information.
  2. The NCAA does not count tested out classes towards its core course eligibility requirements. 

Students have the opportunity to take up to 2 virtual classes each semester.  These courses must be determined during the course selection process in the spring preceding the academic year the virtual class is desired to be taken.  The classes are done in-person at school in the computer lab.  There are certain stipulations that must be met in order to enroll in a virtual course.  Please reference the virtual learning permission form for more information.

The Careerline Tech Center (CTC) offers over 30 different career/tech ed programs for students to gain hands-on training in order to prepare for the workforce or continue their education beyond high school. Students enrolled in a CTC program spend half of their day at ZHS in traditional classes and half of their day at CTC. Juniors and seniors who are on pace to graduate are eligible to attend. Interested 10th and 11th graders can begin the application process the January prior to the fall semester start. 

Please note:  PM CTC students receive busing back to the high schools from CTC, but do not return in time for busing to their home. Therefore, PM students MUST have arrangements for transportation home.  

Visit the Careerline Tech Center Website or their YouTube Channel

The scheduling process for the new school year begins the January prior.  Counselors will conduct class presentations and meet individually with students during the spring.  More specific details will be communicated via the school announcements and Google Classroom.