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Marriotts Ridge High School. 2010-2011 Course Registration Graduation Requirements General Information. MRHS Administration and Student Services. Administration Mr. Saunderson Principal Mrs. Bowen Assistant Principal A-F Ms. Moulds Assistant Principal G-M
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Marriotts Ridge High School 2010-2011 Course Registration Graduation Requirements General Information
MRHS Administration and Student Services Administration • Mr. Saunderson Principal • Mrs. Bowen Assistant Principal A-F • Ms. Moulds Assistant Principal G-M • Mr. LeMon Assistant Principal N-Z • Mr. Brown Athletics and Activities Manager Counselors • Ms. Evans A - E BSAP Representative • Mrs. Dubbs F - K Mrs. Harriett Lee • Ms. Ford L- Q International Achievement Liaison • Mr. Schwarz R - Z Ms. Angie Lee
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 Statement THE 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 • INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS • 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!
Materials Needed for Course Selection • The Howard County Catalog of Approved High School Courses 2010-2011 • Grade appropriate course selection sheets • Four-Year High School Planning Sheet
Requirements for GraduationPages 1-3 of the Catalog • Credits/Courses/ Program Choices • State Tests • Career Preparation • Student Service
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 Graduation RequirementsClass of 2014 & Beyond
Class of 2014 and Beyond English English 9, 10, 11,12 Mathematics • 1 credit in Algebra 1 • 1 credit in Intro. To Geometry or 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 2014 and Beyond Social Studies • 1 credit in U.S. History • 1 credit in American Government ( Government and Politics AP ) • 1 credit in Modern WorldHistory Science • 1 credit in Biology • 2 credits in any Lab Science
Class of 2014 and Beyond Physical Education & Health ½ credit in Lifetime Fitness ½ credit in Health Fine Arts(Page 4) 1 credit Technology Education (Page 4) 1 credit
Class of 2014 and Beyond Program Choice • 2 credits in World Language • 2 credits in American Sign Language • 2 credits in approved Advanced Technology Program (See Program Choices page 7) • 4 credits in a Career and Technology Education (CTE) Completer (pages 8-9) • 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 Pages 24-62
Class of 2014 and Beyond High School Assessments Students must take the Maryland High School Assessments for: Passing Scores • English 10 396 • Algebra/Data Analysis 412 • Biology 400 • American Government 394 Students must achieve a passing score for all tests or a combined score of1602. More information on pages 5-6 in the Catalog
CAREER PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS • Develop and update an individual career plan • Participate in a job interview simulation • Complete a resume
STUDENT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS • 75 HOURS
Course DescriptionsPages 62-132 of the Catalog of Approved HS Courses • Courses, Course Descriptions and Numbers • Credits • Grade Levels • HCPSS Certificate of Merit • Weighted Class • High School Assessment Class • NCAA Approved Class • Prerequisites
James LeMonAssistant Principal The Course Selection Process
Course Selection Process Teacher makes course recommendation Student take course request form home Parent reviews, signs, and returns Middle school counselor reviews and sends 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 for your child. 3. Encourage your child to take the most rigorous courses while enjoying other aspects of high school.
The High School Schedule • Each student takes seven courses per year. • Five 50-minute everyday classes. • One 85- minute every other day class during period 4.
Department Locations English- Cafeteria Math- Band Room 105 Fine Arts- Auditorium Science- Chorus Room 102 World Languages- Dance Studio 103 Social Studies- Main Gym GT/Advanced Research – Staff Lounge (Cafeteria) Career & Technology - Rm. 121 Physical Education/Health- Weight Room 112 Special Education- Student Services Breakout Sessions