1. Welcome to Melrose High School www.melroseschools.com

2. Meet the MHS Administration  Marianne Farrell – Principal  Stephen Fogarty – Assistant Principal (Class of 2014, 2016 & 2018)  Jason Merrill – Assistant Principal (Class of 2015 & 2017)

3. Meet Our Curriculum Leaders  Cari Berman – Special Education  John Buxton - Guidance  Christina Cardella - Mathematics  Bryan Corrigan – Social Studies  Pat Ruggiero – Health, Wellness, Family & Consumer Science & Athletics  Julie Shea – Science, Business & Technology  Angela Singer - English  Kim Talbot – World Languages  Meredith McGowen – Art - Lead Teacher

4. Other Support Staff For Technology Questions:  Frank Sorrenti  Judy Chan For Library Questions:  Liz Gartley – Library Media Specialist For Blended/Hybrid Learning Questions:  Josh Cristiano – Academic Facilitator

5. What will freshmen choose?  English  Mathematics  Social Studies  Science  World Language  Wellness  Freshmen Seminar  Elective (art, music, business, technology)

6. Graduation Requirements  English – 4 credits  World Language – 2 credits  Mathematics – 4 credits  Social Studies – 3 credits  Wellness – 2 credits  Science – 4 credits  Fine/Applied Arts – 2 credits  Electives – 3 credits  Community Service – 48 hours  Pass - Math, English and Science MCAS exams

7. New at MHS for 2013-2014  New Science classrooms/labs  Freshmen Seminar Class  Advisory  Flex Block  Blended/Hybrid Classes  Solar Panels  Girls Ice Hockey Team  Red Raider Recognition for Students & Staff

8. Coming Attractions  AP courses for grade 9 students (AP Biology and AP European History)  School Store  Facelift for the Main Lobby  Renovation of the Resource Center into a state of the art Library, Media & Technology Center  New Elective Courses  New Pathways

9. Academic Outcomes  95% graduation rate  Admission to Competitive Colleges  National Merit Commended Scholars  Adams & Koplick Scholars  Athletic Scholarships  Permanent Scholarships awarded in excess of $150,000 yearly

10. Pathways  STEM & GEM to include the Arts and Humanities  Pathways in the MHS Program of Studies

11. School Trips  World Language department: Exchange programs to Spain, Germany, Italy, New program with France  English department: Denmark  Science department: Costa Rica, Florida  Music Department : Florida  Social Studies department: Portugal  Art department: Italy

12. Co-Curricular Trips  Habitat for Humanity – New Orleans, Florida  Model UN – New York  National Honor Society – Washington, DC  Yearbook – Florida  Music – Rhode Island

13. Co-Curricular Activities  Animal Rights Awareness  Animee Club  Art Club  Color Guard  Council of Mice  Drill Designer  Environmental Awareness  French Club  GSA  German Club  Imprint  Italian Club  Iraiders  Latin Club  Marching Band  Math Club  Megatones  Mock Trial  National Honor Society  Operation Smile  Percussion  SAAD  Spanish Club  Strength & Conditioning  Student Government  The Thistle  Video Club  Yearbook

14. Red Raider Athletics  Freshmen, Junior Varsity and Varsity Level Athletic Teams  Middlesex League – Freedom Division  Middlesex League Championships  State Division Championship  Individual Players recognized for excellence

15. Fall Season Sports  Football  Girls Swimming  Volleyball  Golf  Field Hockey  Cheerleading (Football)  Girls & Boys Soccer  Girls & Boys Cross Country

16. Winter Season Sports  Hockey  Wrestling  Gymnastics  Boys Swimming  Cheerleading (Hockey & Basketball)  Girls & Boys Basketball  Girls & Boys Indoor Track

17. Spring Season Sports  Softball  Baseball  Girls & Boys Tennis  Girls & Boys Lacrosse  Girls & Boys Spring Track

18. Parent Involvement  Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)  School Site Council  Bridge Volunteer  Athletic, Drama & Music Boosters

19. Student Involvement  Class officers  Clubs  Sports  Student representatives on committees  Volunteer  Spectator/supporter at school events

20. How to Get involved Now Students:  Shadow Days: December 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, & 12th  Join us for some Spirit Week activities: Powder Puff Football – 11/25 Thanksgiving Day Football Game – 11/28/13 Parents:  Meet with your child's High School Guidance counselor to discuss the best possible selection of courses for their freshmen year.