Marriotts Ridge High School

2012-2013

Course Registration

Graduation Requirements

General Information

MRHS Administration and Student Services

Administration Dr. Kaufman Principal Mrs. Bowen Assistant PrincipalA-G Mr. Rahnama Assistant PrincipalH-N Mr. Thomas Assistant PrincipalO-Z Mr. Brown Athletics and Activities Manager

Counselors Ms. Ebersole A – C Ms. Won D - H Ms. Dubbs I - Mc Ms. Ford Me - Q Mr. Schwarz S - Z

Rich Malt9th Grade ITL

Thank you for coming!

We are looking forward to getting to know you and your student!

NINTH GRADE TEAM CONCEPT

Mission StatementTHE NINTH GRADE TEAM, ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE A FOUNDATION OF SUPPORT FOR ALL NINTH GRADERS, IS DEDICATED TO CREATING A PROGRAM WHERE ALL STUDENTS WILL LEARN THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL.

Who is the 9th Grade Team?

CLASSROOM TEACHERS PARAEDUCATORS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS SCHOOL COUNSELORS ADMINISTRATORS

Getting off to a good start at Marriotts Ridge High School

You have already started! Get involved! Get your student involved! Communicate! Use our resources!

High School Assessments

Service LearningCredit Requirements

Career Preparation

Requirements for GraduationPages 1-8 of the Catalog

Graduation RequirementsClass of 2016 & Beyond

4 credits of English 3 credits of Social

Studies 3 credits of

Mathematics 3 credits of Science ½ credit of Lifetime

Fitness

½ credit of Health 1 credit of Fine Arts 1 credit of

Technology Education

2-4 credits of Program Choice

1-3 Elective credits 21 credits total

Class of 2016 and Beyond

EnglishEnglish 9, 10, 11,12

Mathematics 1 credit in Algebra 1 1 credit Geometry 1 additional mathematics credit Students who complete Algebra/Geometry in Middle

School still need to complete 3 credits of math in HS

Class of 2016 and Beyond

Social Studies 1 credit in U.S. History 1 credit in American Government

( Government and Politics AP ) 1 credit in Modern World History

Science 1 credit in Biology 2 credits in any Lab Science

Class of 2016 and Beyond

Physical Education & Health½ credit in Lifetime Fitness½ credit in Health

Fine Arts (Page 4)

1 credit

Technology Education (Page 4)

1 credit

Class of 2016 and Beyond

Program Choices 2 credits in World Language 2 credits in approved Advanced Technology Program

(See Program Choices page 7) 4 credits in a Career and Technology Education

(CTE) Completer (page 8)

Electives 1-3 credits in any courses beyond the above

requirements

CAREER ACADEMY CLUSTERS Construction & Development Health & Biosciences Business, Management & Finance Consumer Services, Hospitality & Tourism Transportation Technologies Arts, Media and Communication Human Resource Services Information Technology Manufacturing, Engineering, & Technology

Pages 21-61

Class of 2016 and BeyondHigh School Assessments Students must take the Maryland High School Assessments for:

Passing Scores English 10 396 Algebra/Data Analysis 412 Biology 400

Students must achieve a passing score for all tests or a combined score of1208. More information on pages 5-6 in the Catalog

CAREER PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS

Four Year Plan

Participate in a job interview simulation

Complete a resume

Service Learning

75 hours of service whichincludes planning, action, andreflection.

Most HCPSS students complete service learning in middle school.

Course DescriptionsPages 62-144 of the Catalog of Approved HS Courses

o Courses, Course Descriptions and Numbers

o Creditso Grade Levelso HCPSS Certificate of Merito Weighted Classo High School Assessment Classo NCAA Approved Classo Prerequisites

Materials Needed for Course Selection

The Howard County Catalog of Approved High School Courses 2012-2013

Grade appropriate course selection sheets

Four-Year High School Planning Sheet

Cameron RahnamaAssistant Principal

The

Course Selection Process

Course Selection Process

Teacher makes course

recommendation

Student takes course request

form home

Parent reviews, signs, and

returnsCourse request

form

Middle school counselor

reviews and forwards to

high school

Parent Role

1. Talk with your child about goals for the next four years.

2. Review course recommendations and make the best decision with your child.

3. Encourage your child to take the most rigorous courses while enjoying other aspects of high school.

Each student takes seven courses per year.

Five 50-minute everyday classes.

One 85- minute every other day class during period 4.

The High School The High School ScheduleSchedule

Important DatesClass of 2016:

MRHS Visit for Incoming Freshmen

on May 8

Private Schools Registration –

February 14th -16th

New Student Orientation in August

QUESTIONS?

Breakout Sessions Department Locations

-Career & Technology: Tech Ed Rm. 121-English: Cafeteria-Fine Arts: Auditorium-GT/Advanced Research: Cafeteria Lounge-Math: Cafeteria -Physical Education /Health:

Music Rm 101 (Practice Rm)-Science: Music Rm 102 (Choir)-Social Studies: Music Room 105

(Band)-Special Education: Student

Services Conference Rm-World Languages: Dance Studio

103

Information session with individual curricular areas

  A-D E-H I-L M-O P-R S-T U-Z

Session I English Math Science Choice Social St. Choice Choice

Session II Math Science Choice Social St. Choice Choice English

Session III Science Choice Social St. Choice Choice English Math

Session IV Choice Social St. Choice Choice English Math Science

Session V Social St. Choice Choice English Math Science Choice

Session VI Choice Choice English Math Science Choice Social St.

Session VII Choice English Math Science Choice Social St. Choice