Marriotts Ridge High School Parent Night Roy Rosnik & Lorene Cannella November 13, 2014

Agenda Business Career Research & Development Computer Programming Academy Culinary Science Academy Engineering: Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Academy Systems and Project Engineering Academy Teacher Academy of Maryland CTE Related Clubs

Business Entry Level Courses: Principles of Accounting and Finance – Honors Principles of Business and Management

Career Research and Development Helps high school students identify their interests, aptitudes and abilities, and apply that knowledge to investigate careers and higher education.  Students who complete the CRD program will have mastered the High School Core Learning Goals demonstrating the Skills for Success. The Career Research and Development program is an approved Career and Technology Education graduation pathway. Successful completion of the CRD program sequence with a grade B or higher may earn a student up to 3 credits at Howard Community College.  Career Research and Development I may be taken as a general elective. Stephanie

Computer Programming First Year Computer Programming Courses satisfies the Maryland HS Technology Credit. Computer Science (skills) & Java Programming Beginning 2015-2016 2nd & 3rd Year Course will be AP Level Courses 2 – AP level Computer Science Courses

Our MRHS Programming students…. Have placed 1st in Howard County in the UMD High School Programming Contest, 5th overall. Have consistently been accepted into high level colleges. (Carnegie Melon, JHU, Standford, UMD, UMBC, Brown, Virginia Tech. & other top CS programs) Consistently apply to and have been accepted into NSA internship program, NSA Stokes Scholarship. Participate in Zerorobotics Challenge (by MIT, NASA, & other co.)

Continued.... Runner up and Regional winner of Maryland & Delaware for the National Council for Women in Technology Aspiration in Computing American Computer Science League (ACSL) have participated every year since opening year of MRHS and have qualified for Nationals every year. Qualifying students travel to the All-star contest. Every year MRHS students have won various awards at the All- Star contest. Manage and maintain the MRHS website.

Culinary Science Employing an estimated 12 million people, the restaurant industry Culinary Science Academy students will receive a broad introduction to this dynamic industry Upon successful completion of the program, students will have the opportunity to take a national certification examination and to apply for National Restaurant Association Education Foundation scholarships toward postsecondary study. Stephanie

Advanced Tech Sequence Advanced Design Applications (676M) Advanced Technical Applications (677M) Roy

The Teacher Academy The Teacher Academy of Maryland is for students who intend to pursue a career in the field of education. Students have the opportunity to earn college credits upon completion of the program. Professional career certifications are also awarded: Para Pro Praxis exam for Paraeducators. 90 Hr. +9 Child Development Certification. Stephanie

MRHS Career Academies Career Research and Development Computer Science Programming Academy Culinary Science Academy Teacher Academy Pre-Engineering Academy Project Lead the Way Roy Career Research and Development Career Research and Development empowers students to create a vision of their future through quality academic coursework, progressive career development, and appropriate work opportunities. After a battery of interest, aptitude, and personality assessments, students identify their assets and strengths and apply that knowledge as they investigate Howard County Public School System academy programs, careers, and postsecondary options. Students who complete the Career Research and Development Program will have mastered the Skills for Success High School Core Learning Goals: Learning, Thinking, Communication, Technology, and Interpersonal skills. Students will develop an individualized portfolio containing examples of completed assignments and/or special projects representing mastery of the Skills for Success.

Project Lead the Way Pre-Engineering Academy is a four-year sequence of five courses. Combined with traditional mathematics and science courses, students are introduced to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering prior to entering college. This Academy starts in 9th grade with Introduction to Engineering Design

Project Lead the Way – Typical 4 year Schedule Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 9 U.S. History Algebra I Science Lifetime Fitness/Health Fine Arts English 10 American Government Geometry Science Foreign Language Elective English 11 World History Algebra II Science Foreign Language English 12 Gov’t/Economics Trig or Pre-Calculus Science Elective Digital Engineering G/T Computer Integrated Manufacturing G/T Introduction to Engineering Design -Honors Principles of Engineering G/T Engineering Design & Development G/T PLTW classes can earn college credit

Technology Education Requirement Foundation of Technology Computer Science – Design Technology Solutions Introduction to Engineering Design Engineering Design Roy

Foundations of Technology Foundations of Technology prepares students to understand and apply technological concepts and processes. Students will become Technologically Literate through this course. Roy

Introduction to Engineering Design (Project Lead the Way) Learn how to use the computer modeling software Autodesk Inventor. Apply the Engineering Design Process. Roy Earn 3 College Credits from RIT

Engineering Design A “hands-on” course that has students explore the field of Engineering. Design, construct, test and evaluate many different projects. Roy

Typical 4 year class Schedule Engineering Career Academy 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Foundations of Technology ADA or ATA Career Academy Math Science Social Studies English Foreign Language Elective PE/Health Art Roy

Graduation Requirements You have options Two Foreign Language Classes or Two Advanced Tech Classes Career Academy Stephanie

Typical 4 year class Schedule Technology Education 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade FOT or Comp Sci 1or Introduction to Engineering Design Advanced Design Application Advanced Technical Application Engineering Design Math Science Social Studies English Foreign Language Elective PE/Health Art Roy

Above & Beyond the Classroom Computer Science Competition Team First Robotics Future Business Leaders of America Future Educators Association Gaming Club National Technical Honor Society Stock Market Club Stephanie

Computer Programming Competition Team All Students in enrolled in a Computer Programming Course compete in American Computer Science League Advanced Students participate in Zerorobotics Participate in the UMD High School Programming Contest Participate in UPENN High School Programming USA Computing Olympiad Stephanie

FIRST Robotics The FIRST Tech Challenge is more than a high school robotics program. It is a community focused on building a better world for tomorrow by engaging high school students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). FTC is about teaching students the value of hard work, innovation and creativity. It goes beyond competition by teaching teenagers the importance of working together, sharing ideas and treating each other with respect and dignity. Is FTC a robotics program? Yes, but it is so much more. Select a category below to learn how you can get involved. Roy

FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Nation's largest student business organization, provides opportunities for students to explore business or business related fields and harbors leadership in each individual. Participate in & win Regional, State, and National Competitions and Conferences. Organize three American Red Cross Blood Drives each year. Stephanie

FEA - Future Educators Association FEA International Honor Society. Annual Scholarships County Conference National Conference International Travel Stephanie

Gaming New Club this Year: Designed to allow students to organize themselves to play online games together outside of school. Stephanie

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