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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.
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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 - Guidance • Christina Cardella - Mathematics • Bryan Corrigan – Social Studies • Pat Ruggiero – Health, Wellness, Family & Consumer Science & Athletics • Julie Shea – Science, Business & Technology • Angela Singer - English • Kim Talbot – World Languages • Meredith McGowen– Art - Lead Teacher
Other Support Staff For 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 Attractions • AP courses for grade 9 students (AP Biology and AP European History) • School Store • Facelift for the Main Lobby • Renovation of the Resource Center into a state of the art Library, Media & Technology Center • New Elective Courses • New Pathways
Academic Outcomes • 95% graduation rate • Admission to Competitive Colleges • National Merit Commended Scholars • Adams & KoplickScholars • Athletic Scholarships • Permanent 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 Trips • World Language department: Exchange programs to Spain, Germany, Italy, New program with France • English department: Denmark • Science department: Costa Rica, Florida • Music Department : Florida • Social Studies department: Portugal • Art department: Italy
Co-Curricular Trips • Habitat for Humanity – New Orleans, Florida • Model UN – New York • National Honor Society – Washington, DC • Yearbook – Florida • Music – 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 Athletics • Freshmen, Junior Varsity and Varsity Level Athletic Teams • Middlesex League – Freedom Division • Middlesex League Championships • State Division Championship • Individual Players recognized for excellence
Fall Season Sports • Football • Girls Swimming • Volleyball • Golf • Field Hockey • Cheerleading (Football) • Girls & Boys Soccer • Girls & Boys Cross Country
Winter Season Sports • Hockey • Wrestling • Gymnastics • Boys Swimming • Cheerleading (Hockey & Basketball) • Girls & Boys Basketball • Girls & Boys Indoor Track
Spring Season Sports • Softball • Baseball • Girls & Boys Tennis • Girls & Boys Lacrosse • Girls & Boys Spring Track
Parent Involvement • Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) • School Site Council • Bridge Volunteer • Athletic, Drama & Music Boosters
Student Involvement • Class officers • Clubs • Sports • Student representatives on committees • Volunteer • Spectator/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 – 11/28/13 Parents: • Meet with your child's High School Guidance counselor to discuss the best possible selection of courses for their freshmen year.