Marriotts Ridge High School 2012-2013 Course Registration Graduation Requirements General Information
Jan 14, 2016
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
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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