Nov 4 Registration Deadline for 12/10 ACT Test Nov 5 SAT Test Day Nov 7 Schools Closed for Students - Professional Work Day Nov 8 Schools & Offices Closed - General Election Day Nov 10-11 ARL Shadow Days Nov 16 Junior Parent Night (7:00 -8:00 pm) in the Commons Nov 18 Late Registration Deadline for 12/10 ACT Test (late fee) Nov 19 Teen Opportunities Fair at Long Reach High School 11am - 2pm Nov 22 Late Registration Deadline for 12/3 SAT Test (late fee) IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Counselors: Jessica Little (A-E) Jodi Dubbs (F-La) Margie Ford (Le-Q) Andrew Johnson (R-Z) Registrar: Joni Deison Secretary: Karen Leaf 410-313-5446 Student Services Newsletter Inside this issue: ACT/SAT Prep 2 Scholarships 3 MDTAP Police Cadet Career Night 4 HOBY Program 5 Diploma Information 6 JROTC Program 6 Project Access 7 College Programs & Events 7-8 Teachers for Tomorrow Program (T4T) 8 College Visits 9 College Open Houses 10-11 November 4, 2016 The “Directory of Mental Health Services in Howard County,” provided by the How- ard County Mental Health Authority, is available to the public and can be found at the following link: http://www.hcmha.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/HCMHA- Directory-October-2015.pdf CRISIS TEXT LINE —Text START to 741-741 for free, anonymous and confidential support at your fingertips, 24/7. Text 741-741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis and a live, trained Crisis Counselor will respond quickly. MRHS Student Services will be holding a Junior Parent Night on Wednesday, November 16th at 7pm in the Commons. We strongly encourage parents of current juniors to attend this event to learn more about steps that need to be taken in junior year to prepare for college. Topics will include SAT/ACT, Col- lege Searches, and Naviance. If you need to activate your parent Naviance account, counselors will be available in the Student Services office between 6:15 and 6:55 pm on November 16th (before the Junior Parent Night Presen- tation) to assist you. TEEN OPPORTUNITIES FAIR Saturday, November 19, 11am-2pm LONG REACH HIGH SCHOOL 6101 Old Dobbin Lane Columbia, MD 21045 This free event is for 11-17 year-olds, but parents and siblings are welcome. Get connected to leadership, volunteer and recreational programs. Meet with program providers and learn about great things to do in Howard County. For more information contact Holly Harden at 410-313-4625 or [email protected].
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Nov 4 Registration Deadline for 12/10 ACT Test Nov 5 SAT Test Day Nov 7 Schools Closed for Students - Professional Work Day Nov 8 Schools & Offices Closed - General Election Day Nov 10-11 ARL Shadow Days Nov 16 Junior Parent Night (7:00 -8:00 pm) in the Commons Nov 18 Late Registration Deadline for 12/10 ACT Test (late fee) Nov 19 Teen Opportunities Fair at Long Reach High School 11am - 2pm Nov 22 Late Registration Deadline for 12/3 SAT Test (late fee)
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Counselors:
Jessica Little (A-E)
Jodi Dubbs (F-La)
Margie Ford (Le-Q)
Andrew Johnson (R-Z)
Registrar: Joni Deison
Secretary: Karen Leaf
410-313-5446
Student Services Newsletter
Inside this issue:
ACT/SAT Prep 2
Scholarships 3
MDTAP Police Cadet Career Night
4
HOBY Program 5
Diploma Information 6
JROTC Program 6
Project Access 7
College Programs & Events
7-8
Teachers for Tomorrow Program (T4T)
8
College Visits 9
College Open Houses 10-11
November 4, 2016
The “Directory of Mental Health Services in Howard County,” provided by the How-
ard County Mental Health Authority, is available to the public and can be found at
the following link: http://www.hcmha.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/HCMHA-
Directory-October-2015.pdf
CRISIS TEXT LINE—Text START to 741-741 for free, anonymous and confidential
support at your fingertips, 24/7. Text 741-741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime,
about any type of crisis and a live, trained Crisis Counselor will respond quickly.
MRHS Student Services will be holding a Junior Parent Night on Wednesday, November 16th at 7pm in the Commons. We strongly encourage parents of current juniors to attend this event to learn more about steps that need to be taken in junior year to prepare for college. Topics will include SAT/ACT, Col-lege Searches, and Naviance. If you need to activate your parent Naviance account, counselors will be available in the Student Services office between 6:15 and 6:55 pm on November 16th (before the Junior Parent Night Presen-tation) to assist you.
TEEN OPPORTUNITIES FAIR
Saturday, November 19, 11am-2pm
LONG REACH HIGH SCHOOL
6101 Old Dobbin Lane
Columbia, MD 21045
This free event is for 11-17 year-olds, but parents and siblings are welcome. Get connected to leadership, volunteer and recreational programs. Meet with program providers and learn about great things to do in Howard County. For more information contact Holly Harden at 410-313-4625 or [email protected].
Juniors and Sophomores—Are you ready for the ACT/SAT? 2016-2017
resources for SAT and ACT prep classes are available. The PTSA and
Student Services are partnering with Academic Coaches and The
Answer to offer our students a variety of resources to help them
improve their scores. For further information, contact your student’s
counselor or stop by Student Services.
The Answer: Affordable & Convenient SAT
& ACT Prep
Register NOW for COMPREHENSIVE & CONVENIENT
SAT and/or ACT PREP at MARRIOTTS RIDGE HS!
The Answer Classes help students to gain confidence in their
test-taking abilities and teach tips and strategies on timing,
guessing, and scoring. Students get the prep that they need
without wasting time or money – and the school benefits, too:
20% of all tuition collected is donated to MRHS PTSA!
DON’T MISS OUT!
To date, more than 1,200 Howard County students have
taken The Answer Classes and $32,000+ has been donated to
our partner schools in Howard County.
As well, over 97% of students who have taken The Answer
Classes say that they would
recommend them to a friend!
FALL 2016 SAT PREP AT MRHS
W/Th Nov. 9 & 10 from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
OR
T/Th Jan. 10 & 12 from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
OR
M/W Feb. 13 & 15 from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
2016-17 ACT PREP AT MRHS
M/W Mar. 20 & 22 from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
REGULAR TUITION: ONLY $159/class* OR $249 for
SAT/ACT Class Package
**Register at least one week ahead of your course and save $10!**
For more information or to register, please visit
SAT Test Dates
ACT Test Dates
November 5, 2016 December 3, 2016 January 21, 2017
May 6, 2017 June 3, 2017
December 10, 2016 February 11, 2017
April 8, 2017 June 10, 2017
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FREE Practice ACT Exam and Strategy Session
Take a FREE practice ACT test with C2 Educational Centers at the Glenwood Branch Library. Return for your results and discuss test taking strategies, test options, and the college admissions time-line. Ages 13-19. Saturday, November 5 (11am-3pm) Practice Test *Bring pencils & graphing calculator* Saturday, November 11 (3:30-4:30 pm) Results & strategies. Parents welcome. Register: http://goo.gl/CBzlcU Registration for this FREE practice ACT test opens on 10/22/16 - please only sign up if you plan to attend, since space is limited.
McDaniel College Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Current high school seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA whose parent or guardian is currently employed full time in K-12 education within a school setting and has worked full time in education for a minimum of the past four consecutive school years are eligible to receive the Educator’s Legacy Scholarship at up to $25,000 per year ($100,000 over four years) to help fund his/her college education. Stop by Student Services for more information or contact the McDaniel Admissions Office at 410-857-2230 or 800-638-5005. You can also email [email protected].
The Howard County Professional Fire Fighters Association Scholarship The Howard County Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 2000, is pleased to an-
nounce that we will provide a $500 scholarship for a graduating senior from each of our Howard
County public high schools.
This scholarship is geared to help the “average” student who displays exceptional qualities and
effort rather than being an award for the highest grades or sports aptitude. Any student who has
attained a 2.5 grade average in their senior year and a minimum SAT score of 900 will be welcome
to participate by submitting the enclosed form.
Entries shall be postmarked no later than April 1, 2017. Applications can be downloaded from
Naviance or picked up in Student Services.
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA STUDENT OF THE YEAR
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is seeking motivated high school students in Maryland to
make a difference in the 2017 Student of the Year campaign. It is a fundraising campaign that runs
from Friday, February 3, 2017 to the Grand Finale Gala on Friday, March 24, 2017, during which
high school students raise awareness and funds to benefit LLS. The Student of the Year will re-
ceive a $2,500 college scholarship. Every candidate who reaches the minimum fundraising re-
quirement of $10,000 will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The application deadline is November 4,
2016. For more information visit www.studentseries.org/soy or contact Corinne Mayers, Cam-
paign Manager at 443-471-1620 or [email protected]. Applications are also available in the
HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) Programs State Leadership Seminar for Sophomore Students:
HOBY’s flagship program, the State Leadership Seminar, allows high school sophomores to recog-
nize their leadership talents and apply them in becoming effective, ethical leaders in their home, school,
workplace, and community.
Selected students would attend a three or four day seminar in March or June where they would partici-
pate in hands-on leadership activities, meet leaders in their state, and explore their own personal leader-
ship skills while learning how to lead others and make a positive impact in their community. Payment
and transportation will need to be provided by parents/guardians.
Any sophomore that exhibits one or more of the following traits should consider applying:
Outstanding oral and/or written communication skills
Critical and/or creative thinking
Creative problem solving
Strong decision-making skills
Sensitivity to the needs or concerns of others
Charismatic personality (others gravitate towards him or her)
Courage to speak out for one’s beliefs
Courage to challenge authority
Participation in community service
If interested:
Let Ms. Ford in Student Services know of your interest.
Essay is required and given to Ms. Ford- Topic: In 75 to 100 words, please describe the most re-
warding and challenging aspect of being a leader in your school and community.
One primary representative will be identified from Marriotts Ridge by November 18, 2016.
Fee to attend= Primary Student: $195 (approximately)
This fee includes lodging for the entire weekend, three meals a day, educational training material and supplies, a t-shirt
and much more!
Additional information pertaining to HOBY can be found on their website at
www.hoby.org.
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Students who have
not yet returned
their forms were
given another copy
the week of October
17th. These forms
are used to verify
graduate’s names
and are to be signed
and returned to Stu-
dent Services as
soon as possible.
This is to inform you that each graduate’s
name will be dis-played on their di-ploma as is on their
report card, with a first, middle and last
name spelled out. This information is
being retrieved from
the school system database for each stu-
dent.
Keep in mind that a diploma is a legal
document. Students’ legal names (as on their birth certificate)
with a first, middle, and last name should
be used.
For Graduating Senior Students/Parents
JROTC Programs
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) programs are offered at Atholton (Army), Howard
(Army) and Oakland Mills (Air Force) high schools. Each JROTC program provides an introduction to
career opportunities in the United States’ Armed Forces and teaches principles of leadership, discipline
and civic responsibility.
A student who wishes to participate in JROTC but does not attend one of the schools that offers the
program may apply for participation. Each school has a limited number of additional spaces available.
To apply for participation for the 2017-2018 school year, students must schedule an interview with
JROTC officials between November 29, 2016 through January 13, 2016. Only students who are inter-
viewed during this period will be considered for enrollment.
Students who are approved for admission into a JROTC program will be notified by letter by February
6, 2017, and must make a registration appointment with officials by February 17, 2017.
To schedule an interview, contact the JROTC official for the program of interest: Atholton High School: LTC (USA, Retired) William Reinhart, Senior Army Instructor, wil-
Nov 9 Syracuse University Nov 9 Chatham University Nov 9 University of Baltimore Nov 10 Bridgewater College Nov 10 Roanoke College Nov 10 University of Tennessee Nov 10 Rutgers University Nov 11 Randolph College Nov 11 University of Delaware Nov 11 Virginia Tech Nov 14 Maine College of Art Nov 30 University of MD - Clark School of Engineering (this visit targets Juniors)
Upcoming College/Military Visits
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We are currently scheduling college visits to Marriotts Ridge Student Services. The com-plete list of upcoming college visits is also lo-cated on Naviance and the Marriotts Ridge website. Go to www.marriottsridge.net – then scroll down to the bottom of the page; under Applications, select Naviance. In Naviance, select College Visits.
Students must register in advance to attend a college/military visit. Students must
register online through Naviance. Students will receive
an email from Naviance confirming their visit – this email should be printed and used as a
