Marriotts Ridge High School
Student Services
Embedded Files
MRHS Staff
School Counselors
Roles and Responsiblitiles of School Counselors
Request an appointment with your school counselor or CRA.
Registrar & Secretary
Student Support Staff
All Things AP Exam
Immediate Mental Health Support
Immediate Mental Health Support
CALL or TEXT
National Suicide Prevention Hotline (call or text): 988
The Maryland Crisis Hotline: Dial 211 and choose option 1
The Crisis Text Line: Text 741741, trained counselor responds
Grassroots Crisis Intervention:
410-531-6677
Howard County Mobile Crisis Team: 410-531-6677
Links for Students In Crisis Supports & Resources
WALK INS WELCOME 24/7:
8990 Old Annapolis Road, Suite A
Columbia MD, 21045 | 410.531.6006
Non-emergency Community Resource
Non-emergency Community Resource
Behavioral Health Navigation Services "connects community members, providers, and families to mental health and substance use resources in the community." To access the Behavioral Health Navigator, please click the link below. For additional service provider resources, please reach out to your child's school counselor.
Additional Mental Health, Substance Use/Abuse, and LGBTQIA+ Resources
Additional Mental Health, Substance Use/Abuse, and LGBTQIA+ Resources
Children's Mental Health Matters
Parent's Guide to Teen Depression
Supporting Mental Health & Wellness
(Includes resources for substance use/abuse.)
Transcript Requests
Alumni Transcript Request
Alumni Transcript Request
HCPSS Graduates
HCPSS is now using ScribOrder to fulfill all transcript, diploma requests for previous graduates, as well as graduation and diploma verifications.
Requests, verifications, and secure payments are all managed by ScribOrder. Request progress can be tracked after creating your ScribOrder account.
Transcript / Diploma Requests for HCPSS Graduates
For ALL graduates, the cost are as follows: $7/transcript
$5/graduation verification
$15/diploma replacement
Senior Transcript Request
Senior Transcript Request
Class of 2025, please use Naviance to request transcripts. Details can be found in the Senior College Folder
Senior NON-COLLEGE Transcript Request (scholarships, internships, work, etc.)
9th - 11th Transcript Requests
9th - 11th Transcript Requests
Transcripts for students in grades 9-11 can be requested using this link. Please note this link is for 9th-11th grade students, scholarships/internships, and dual enrollment. Transcript requests will be fulfilled by our school registrars, Ms. Deison (Joni_Deison@hcpss.org) and Ms. Herzing (Emily_Herzing@hcpss.org). Additional information on transcript requests for rising seniors will be shared in early fall.
Academic Info & Support
Academic Info & Support
HCPSS Policy 8020 - Grading and Reporting: Middle and High School
(Includes topics such as: Grades, Weighted Classes, Calculating Final Grades and GPA, Homework)
Howard County Education Association has an approved tutor list to provide to parents/guardians. Please contact your school counselor for more information.
Academic Opportunities & Resources within HCPSS
Graduation Requirements
4-year Plan for Students Entering 9th in 2020-21 and before.
4-Year Plan for Students Entering 9th in 2021-22 and after.
Policy 8030 Graduations Requirements
Evening & Summer School Opportunities
HCPSS Course Catalogs
HCPSS Course Catalogs
Scheduling for 2025-26
Every student MUST have
7.0 credits of recommendations/requests &
3.0 credits of alternates
Course Selections By Grade Level
Additional Scheduling Resources
HCPSS HS Course Registration Website
HCPSS How To Request Quick Reference Guide
HCPSS Scheduling Screencast & Powerpoint
MRHS Scheduling Resource 25/26
MRHS Electives Playlist 2025-26
SAVE THE DATE: January 7th, 2025 from 5pm - 6pm - Rising 10th - 12th grade VIRTUAL Course Selection Question and Answer Google Meet
Google Meet Code: meet.google.com/gtz-ugva-ror
Note: Student Services will meet with EVERY 9th - 11th grade student from 1/9/25 - 2/14/25 to review course recommendations and selections
(Program Completer Options)
Available to: 9th - 12th Graders
Available to: 11th & 12th Graders
Apprenticeship Maryland Program (AMP) Overview
HCPSS Apprenticeship Application (Apply in 11th Grade)
Available to: 12th Graders
Academic Opportunities through JumpStart
Dual Credit/Enrollment at Howard Community College
Interested in participating in JumpStart? Please attend one of HCC's Collaborative Hours.
JumpStart Release Form
Approved class list and eligibility guidelines for 2024-25 school year.
Student Services Grade Level Classroom Lessons
3 Lessons Each School Year
9th & 10th Grade Lessons Delivered through US History Classes
11th & 12th Grade Lessons Delivered through English Classes
9
10
11
12
Lesson 2 - 11/18-11/19
Lesson 3 - 4/10-4/11
All Things Post-Secondary Application
Senior Checklist
Lesson 2 - 12/18 - FLEX TIME
Lesson 3 - May/June
Senior Survey
Post-secondary Information for Seniors
Post-secondary Information for Seniors
Additional Post-Secondary Resources
March to the Future
March to the Future
HCPSS hosts a March to the Future Post-Secondary series during the school year. Many of these sessions are recorded and are available for viewing:
Free Financial Aid Resources
Free Financial Aid Resources
FAFSA Step-by-Step Guide that walks students and families through each question of the FAFSA, including screenshots and explanations and a FAQ page for students with special circumstances.
Maryland Scholarship Directory, a list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across the state, broken down by month.
Tuition Calculator
Tuition Calculator
Are you worried about the cost of college? Want to get an idea of how much you would have to pay? Try MyInTuition or CollegeBoard for a quick college cost estimator. Many colleges also have their own on their own website.
CRA: College Readiness Advisor - Mr. Gittermann
CRA: College Readiness Advisor - Mr. Gittermann
Mr. G's College and Career Readiness Website
HCPSS's College and Career Readiness Instagram
Need help figuring out a career path? Book an appointment with Mr. G
Additional Resources
New Enrollments - WELCOME to Marriotts Ridge High School
New Enrollments - WELCOME to Marriotts Ridge High School
Welcome to Marriotts Ridge High School! We are pleased to have you as part of the Mustang family. In hopes of making your transition to MRHS as smooth as possible, we encourage you review the HCPSS flyer about Canvas. Parents and students have access to the Canvas Learning System, which includes the grade book (assignments and assignment scores).
Registrations are a multistep process, including online registration. Please visit www.hcpss.org/enroll to begin the registration process.
For graduation requirements and the HCPSS Course Catalog visit https://www.hcpss.org/academics/course-catalogs/.
MRHS Registrar, Ms. Deison (Joni_Deison@hcpss.org) or Mrs. Herzing (Emily_Herzing@hcpss.org)will reach out to families who complete the online registration to finalize the enrollment process.
Academic Eligibility
For high school, a full-time student earns academic eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities by maintaining a 2.0 grade-point average (GPA), calculated using credit or non-credit courses, with no more than one failing grade for the marking period which governs eligibility for that activity (Policy 9070 - Academic Eligibility for High School Extra Curricular Activities).
Fall sport eligibility – For incoming 9th grade students, all students are eligible for fall athletics. For all returning students, eligibility is determined by the final marking period grades of the preceding June.
Winter sport eligibility – Determined by the grades earned on the closest report card issued prior to November 15.
Spring sport eligibility – Determined by the grades earned on the closest report card issued prior to March 1.
Non-athletic activities are determined by the grades earned on the closest report card to the date of the clubs initial activity.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend school. However, when students are unable to attend school, please email an absence note to:
Please reference the HCPSS Policy 9010 - Attendance for clarification between lawful (excused) and unlawful (unexcused) absences. If a student is lawfully absent beyond 5 school days, a doctor's note must be provided. Upon a student's return from an excused absence, the student has the same number of school days absent to make up their work for full credit..
Note: Students are allotted up to 3 Local Discretion Days each school year for reasons such as travel, college visits, internship/scholarship interviews, etc, all of which would otherwise be unlawful. Please complete the HCPSS Local Discretionary Absence/Request Form for such absences.
AP Exams
AP Exams
It is recommended that any student taking an AP course take the corresponding AP exam in May 2025. For early planning, families can access the AP exam window through the CollegeBoard website linked here.
Students have until 11/11/2024 to sign up for AP exams. From 11/11/2024 - 3/11/2025 students may sign up but there will be a late fee of $40.
For questions regarding AP Exams, please eamil Ms. Gavazzi (gayle_gavazzi@hcpss.org) and Ms. Mezeivtch (elaine_mezeivtch@hcpss.org)
AP Exam Waiver Fee Criteria
AP Exam Waiver Fee Criteria
The following students will not have to pay for AP exams this year:
Students who are eligible for an AP Exam Fee Reduction.
Review the College Board Fee Reduction Criteria to determine eligibility.
Please complete AP Exam fee waiver application form(1).docx
and submit if you meet the eligibility criteria.
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future law also requires students who meet the Maryland State Department of Education College and Career Readiness (CCR) standard in both English and mathematics to have free access to AP testing. The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future requires HCPSS to cover the cost of exams if all of the following are met:
1. You are in 11th or 12th grade
2. You are currently enrolled in the assessed AP course
3. You Meet the College and Career Ready standard through the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) or GPA.
Details on Maryland College and Career Ready Standard can be found here.
Students who meet the criteria above will not receive invoices for AP exams.
Driver's Education Opportunities
Maryland Driving
Maryland Driving
Learner's Permit
Learner's Permit
MVA forms can be signed by MRHS front office staff. The student must deliver it to the MVA in a sealed envelope. More information can be found on the MVA website- Learner's Permit - Pages (maryland.gov)
JumpStart Release Form
JumpStart Release Form
Students taking JumpStart release in the fall are expected to continue with JumpStart courses in the srping in order to maintain the JumpStart release.
JumpStart Release Form
NOTE: Release may come at the beginning, end, or a combination of beginning and end of the student day at MRHS. However, release time may not come in the middle of the MRHS school day.
Turn this form into your school counselor.
Work Release Form
Work Release Form
Work Release Form
NOTE: Seniors may participate in work release. Release time may come at the beginning, end, or a combination of beginning and end of the student day at MRHS. However, release time may not come in the middle of the MRHS school day.
Turn this form in to your school counselor.
Maryland Work Permit
Maryland Work Permit
Work permits are required for minors under the age of 18 who work in Maryland. Work permits are completed online and DO NOT require verification from the school. Information can be found online-- https://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/wages/empm.shtml.
Student Service Learning
Student Service Learning
What is HCPSS Student Service Learning ?
SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Once finished your Service Learning Experience, complete and submit the fillable Validation form to your school counselor.
SAT and ACT
SAT and ACT
SAT Prep
SAT Prep
Naviance/Family Connection
Naviance/Family Connection
Naviance is a comprehensive K-12 college and career readiness platform that enables self-discovery, career exploration, academic planning, and college preparation. Naviance is used to help students explore their interests and strengths and develop a course of study that matches long-term goals with an actionable plan. During the summer we encourage students to extensively explore the following topics.
View Roadtrip Nation Video Archive
Explore Careers of interest
Explore Colleges
Review Course Selections and 4 year plan
Review completed assessments for overlapping careers
Parents: You have a designated Naviance account, as well, which will allow you to view (only) each of your students' Naviance information, assessments, and activities. To set up your parent account please contact your child's designated counselor to request your personalized registration code. Once you have your code you can access Naviance through hcpss.me.
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