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Welcome to Melrose High School
www.melroseschools.com
Meet the MHS Administration
Marianne Farrell – Principal Stephen Fogarty – Assistant
Principal(Class of 2014, 2016 &
2018) Jason Merrill – Assistant Principal
(Class of 2015 & 2017)
Meet Our Curriculum Leaders
Cari Berman – Special Education John Buxton - GuidanceChristina Cardella - MathematicsBryan Corrigan – Social StudiesPat Ruggiero – Health, Wellness, Family
& Consumer Science & Athletics Julie Shea – Science, Business &
TechnologyAngela Singer - EnglishKim Talbot – World LanguagesMeredith McGowen – Art - Lead Teacher
Other Support StaffFor Technology Questions: Frank Sorrenti Judy Chan
For Library Questions: Liz Gartley – Library Media Specialist
For Blended/Hybrid Learning Questions: Josh Cristiano – Academic Facilitator
What will freshmen choose? English Mathematics Social Studies Science World Language Wellness Freshmen Seminar Elective (art, music, business,
technology)
Graduation Requirements
English – 4 credits World Language – 2 credits Mathematics – 4 credits Social Studies – 3 credits Wellness – 2 credits Science – 4 credits Fine/Applied Arts – 2 credits Electives – 3 credits Community Service – 48 hours Pass - Math, English and Science MCAS exams
New at MHS for 2013-2014
New Science classrooms/labs Freshmen Seminar Class Advisory Flex Block Blended/Hybrid Classes Solar Panels Girls Ice Hockey Team Red Raider Recognition for Students & Staff
Coming AttractionsAP courses for grade 9 students
(AP Biology and AP European History)School StoreFacelift for the Main LobbyRenovation of the Resource Center into
a state of the art Library, Media & Technology Center
New Elective Courses New Pathways
Academic Outcomes95% graduation rateAdmission to Competitive CollegesNational Merit Commended ScholarsAdams & Koplick ScholarsAthletic ScholarshipsPermanent Scholarships awarded in
excess of $150,000 yearly
Pathways
STEM & GEM to include the Arts and Humanities
Pathways in the MHS Program of Studies
School TripsWorld Language department: Exchange programs to Spain, Germany, Italy, New program with FranceEnglish department: DenmarkScience department: Costa Rica, FloridaMusic Department : FloridaSocial Studies department: PortugalArt department: Italy
Co-Curricular TripsHabitat for Humanity – New Orleans,
FloridaModel UN – New YorkNational Honor Society –
Washington, DCYearbook – FloridaMusic – Rhode Island
Co-Curricular Activities Animal Rights Awareness
Animee Club Art Club Color Guard Council of Mice Drill Designer Environmental Awareness French Club GSA German Club Imprint Italian Club Iraiders Latin Club Marching Band
Math Club Megatones Mock Trial National Honor Society Operation Smile Percussion SAAD Spanish Club Strength & Conditioning Student Government The Thistle Video Club Yearbook
Red Raider AthleticsFreshmen, Junior Varsity and Varsity
Level Athletic Teams Middlesex League – Freedom DivisionMiddlesex League ChampionshipsState Division Championship Individual Players recognized for
excellence
Fall Season SportsFootballGirls SwimmingVolleyballGolfField HockeyCheerleading (Football)Girls & Boys SoccerGirls & Boys Cross Country
Winter Season SportsHockeyWrestlingGymnasticsBoys SwimmingCheerleading (Hockey & Basketball)Girls & Boys BasketballGirls & Boys Indoor Track
Spring Season SportsSoftballBaseballGirls & Boys TennisGirls & Boys LacrosseGirls & Boys Spring Track
Parent Involvement
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)School Site CouncilBridge VolunteerAthletic, Drama & Music Boosters
Student InvolvementClass officersClubsSportsStudent representatives on
committeesVolunteerSpectator/supporter at school events
How to Get involved Now
Students: Shadow Days: December 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, &
12th Join us for some Spirit Week activities: Powder Puff Football – 11/25 Thanksgiving Day Football Game – 11/28/13Parents: Meet with your child's High School Guidance
counselor to discuss the best possible selection of courses for their freshmen year.