Col. Zadok Magruder High School Ninth Grade Parent Orientation Class of 2017

Magruder High School Administrative Staff Mr. Evans, Principal Mrs. Coleman, 9th Grade Administrator Ms. Patterson-Breese, 10th Grade Administrator Ms. Hudson, 11th Grade Administrator Mr. Carothers, 12th Grade Administrator Dr. Crews, Resource Counselor Mr. Seested, Security Team Leader

Counselor Assignments 2013 – 2014 A – CHA CHE – DI DJ – HI HO – MARR MARS – PAR PAS – SM SN – Z Ms. Fiallo Dr. Crews Ms. Toole Ms. Ragsdale Mr. Rossini Ms. Schaefer Mr. R. Austin

Bell Schedule Warning Bell 7:20 a.m. Period 1 7:25 – 8:11 Period 2 8:16 – 9:08 Period 3 9:13 – 9:59 Period 4 10:04 – 10:49 Period 5 10:54 – 11:39 Period 6 11:44 – 12:29 Period 7 12:34 – 1:19 Period 8 1:24 – 2:10

When and Where? 10:49-11:39 (Fifth Period) each day Students are permitted to eat throughout the building (upstairs, downstairs, hallways, picnic area outside of the auditorium, etc.) Students will not be permitted to eat in the Media Center or computer labs. Students will not be permitted to eat and/or hang out in the stairwells, leave the school grounds, or go to the stadium. Classroom rules and expectations will be determined by each individual teacher. When and Where?

Food Services Locations There will be three locations for students to get food: Cafeteria (of course!) Gym lobby Auditorium lobby For the first two weeks of the school year, ninth graders will be dismissed early from fourth period in order to get their lunches first. 

Attendance Procedures Most important aspect of attendance: BE HERE! BE ON TIME! Note must be presented within three (3) school days of absence to be excused For early dismissal, student should bring a note to attendance office before school, student must sign out before leaving the building

Eligibility To participate in extracurricular activities, students must not earn more than one “E” in a marking period. Ineligibility remains in effect for the entire quarter. All ninth graders are eligible for the first quarter of their freshman year.

Electronic Devices Cell phones, iPods, Bluetooth earpieces, MP3 players, any hand-held video games, headphones, and other electronic devices are PROHIBITED during school hours. Devices that are visible, ring at inappropriate times, or otherwise cause a disturbance will be confiscated and returned only to a PARENT or GUARDIAN. Please keep all valuables secure as they are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Magruder’s College Readiness Plan Gr 9 – ACT EXPLORE on October 16 Gr 10 – PSAT Gr 11 – PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) Gr 11 – Mock SAT/ACT administered Gr 11 – SAT or ACT Gr 12 – SAT or ACT or ACCUPLACER

What Goes on After School? Extracurricular Activities Athletics/Sports Clubs/Organizations Academic Assistance Tutoring by various Honors Societies on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays One-on-one assistance with teachers as scheduled by student Special Evening/Weekend Events for Parents and Students Homecoming and Prom Presentations and meetings College Fairs and hosted events

Magruder Clubs and Activities Key Club Leo Club Magruder Messenger Math Honor Society Mock Trial Team National Honor Society Project Change Project Success Raider Team Revive Club (Bible Study) SADD SGA Step Team Yearbook Academy of Finance Adventure Club Color Guard (JROTC) Current Events Club Dance Club Debate Club Dos Banderas/Two Flags Drama Club Drill Team Fellowship of Christian Athletes Forensics Club French Honor Society Future Educators of America Green Team

Homecoming 2013 Spirit Week: Week of October 21 – 25 Homecoming Game v. Rockville: Friday, October 25, 6:30 p.m. Float Competition: Saturday, October 26, 12 p.m. Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 26, 8 p.m.

Questions?

Additional Questions? 9th Grade Administrator 301-840-4600 Sheree Coleman 9th Grade Administrator 301-840-4600 sheree_p_coleman@mcpsmd.org