Welcome to Melrose High School

www.melroseschools.com

Meet the MHS Administration

Marianne Farrell – Principal Stephen Fogarty – Assistant

Principal(Class of 2014, 2016 &

2018) Jason Merrill – Assistant Principal

(Class of 2015 & 2017)

Meet Our Curriculum Leaders

Cari Berman – Special Education John Buxton - GuidanceChristina Cardella - MathematicsBryan Corrigan – Social StudiesPat Ruggiero – Health, Wellness, Family

& Consumer Science & Athletics Julie Shea – Science, Business &

TechnologyAngela Singer - EnglishKim Talbot – World LanguagesMeredith McGowen – Art - Lead Teacher

Other Support StaffFor Technology Questions: Frank Sorrenti Judy Chan

For Library Questions: Liz Gartley – Library Media Specialist

For Blended/Hybrid Learning Questions: Josh Cristiano – Academic Facilitator

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

technology)

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

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

Coming AttractionsAP courses for grade 9 students

(AP Biology and AP European History)School StoreFacelift for the Main LobbyRenovation of the Resource Center into

a state of the art Library, Media & Technology Center

New Elective Courses New Pathways

Academic Outcomes95% graduation rateAdmission to Competitive CollegesNational Merit Commended ScholarsAdams & Koplick ScholarsAthletic ScholarshipsPermanent Scholarships awarded in

excess of $150,000 yearly

Pathways

STEM & GEM to include the Arts and Humanities

Pathways in the MHS Program of Studies

School TripsWorld Language department: Exchange programs to Spain, Germany, Italy, New program with FranceEnglish department: DenmarkScience department: Costa Rica, FloridaMusic Department : FloridaSocial Studies department: PortugalArt department: Italy

Co-Curricular TripsHabitat for Humanity – New Orleans,

FloridaModel UN – New YorkNational Honor Society –

Washington, DCYearbook – FloridaMusic – Rhode Island

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

Red Raider AthleticsFreshmen, Junior Varsity and Varsity

Level Athletic Teams Middlesex League – Freedom DivisionMiddlesex League ChampionshipsState Division Championship Individual Players recognized for

excellence

Fall Season SportsFootballGirls SwimmingVolleyballGolfField HockeyCheerleading (Football)Girls & Boys SoccerGirls & Boys Cross Country

Winter Season SportsHockeyWrestlingGymnasticsBoys SwimmingCheerleading (Hockey & Basketball)Girls & Boys BasketballGirls & Boys Indoor Track

Spring Season SportsSoftballBaseballGirls & Boys TennisGirls & Boys LacrosseGirls & Boys Spring Track

Parent Involvement

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)School Site CouncilBridge VolunteerAthletic, Drama & Music Boosters

Student InvolvementClass officersClubsSportsStudent representatives on

committeesVolunteerSpectator/supporter at school events

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 – 11/28/13Parents: Meet with your child's High School Guidance

counselor to discuss the best possible selection of courses for their freshmen year.