Marriotts Ridge
High School
2012-2013
Course Registration
Graduation Requirements
General Information
MRHS Administration
and Student Services
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Administration
Dr. Kaufman
Mrs. Bowen
Mr. Rahnama
Mr. Thomas
Mr. Brown
Principal
Assistant Principal
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Assistant Principal
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Assistant Principal
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Athletics and Activities Manager
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Counselors
Ms. Ebersole
Ms. Won
Ms. Dubbs
Ms. Ford
Mr. Schwarz
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Rich Malt
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9 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.
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Who is the
Grade
Team?
 CLASSROOM TEACHERS
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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!
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Requirements for Graduation
Pages 1-8 of the Catalog
Credit
Requirements
High School
Assessments
Service Learning
Career
Preparation
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2016 & Beyond
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4 credits of English
3 credits of Social
Studies
3 credits of
Mathematics
3 credits of Science
½ credit of Lifetime
Fitness
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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
English
English 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
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1 credit in U.S. History
 1 credit in American Government
( Government and Politics AP )
 1 credit in Modern World History
Science
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1 credit in Biology
 2 credits in any Lab Science
Class of 2016 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 2016 and Beyond
Program Choices
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2 credits in World Language
2 credits in approved Advanced Technology Program
(See Program Choices page 7)
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4 credits in a Career and Technology Education
(CTE) Completer (page 8)
Electives
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1-3 credits in any courses beyond the above
requirements
CAREER ACADEMY
CLUSTERS
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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 Beyond
High School Assessments
Students must take the Maryland High School Assessments for:
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English 10
Algebra/Data Analysis
Biology
Passing Scores
396
412
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 which
includes planning, action, and
reflection.
Most HCPSS students complete
service learning in middle school.
Course Descriptions
Pages 62-144 of the Catalog of Approved HS Courses
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Courses, Course Descriptions and
Numbers
Credits
Grade Levels
HCPSS Certificate of Merit
Weighted Class
High School Assessment Class
NCAA Approved Class
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
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Cameron Rahnama
Assistant Principal
The
Course Selection Process
Course Selection Process
Teacher
makes
course
recommendation
Student takes
course request
form home
Parent reviews, Middle school
signs, and
counselor
returns
reviews
Course request
and forwards to
form
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.
The High School
Schedule
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Each student takes seven courses per
year.
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Five 50-minute everyday classes.
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One 85- minute every other day class
during period 4.
Important Dates
Class of 2016:
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MRHS Visit for Incoming Freshmen
on May 8
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Private Schools Registration –
February 14th -16th
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New Student Orientation in August
QUESTIONS?
Breakout Sessions
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Department Locations
-Career & Technology: Tech Ed
Rm. 121
-English: Cafeteria
-Fine Arts: Auditorium
-Physical Education /Health:
-GT/Advanced Research:
Music Rm 101 (Practice Rm)
Cafeteria Lounge
-Science: Music Rm 102 (Choir)
-Math: Cafeteria
-Social Studies: Music Room 105
(Band)
-Special Education: Student
Services Conference Rm
-World Languages: Dance Studio
103
Information session
with individual curricular areas
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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