Ridgeland High School - Madison County School District



Ridgeland High School

586 Sunnybrook Road

Ridgeland, Ms 39157

601-898-5023 (P)

601-853-8656 (F)

(Website)

Student Services

Tiffany McKinnon, Counselor (A-L/10th-12th) Cheryl Johnson, Data Entry

e-mail: tmckinnon@madison- e-mail: cjohnson@madison-

Becky Fields, Counselor (M-Z/10th-12th) Lisa Parker, Records

e-mail: bfields@madison- e-mail:lparker@madison-

Donna Cutrer, Counselor (9th Grade) Charlyn Dean, Receptionist

e-mail: dcutrer@madison- e-mail: cdean@madison-

The 6 C’s of Counseling

1. Counseling: assisting students in setting goals and providing support to help them carry through with more effective ways of living in academic, personal/social and vocational area. The counselor is available before and after school, during break and lunch to meet with students.

2. Confidentiality: not telling others about what students tell the counselor or teacher, unless students are hurting themselves, hurting others or being abused.

3. Caring: wanting what is best for students. The counselor will keep the student fully informed about the methods she uses to help the student reach his or her goals. The student is responsible for asking questions if he or she has concerns about the counselor or counseling process. Depending on the student’s situation, the counselor may not be the best person to help. If that is the case, the counselor will assist the student in finding another professional helper.

4. Communication: facilitating positive interaction between students, teachers and parents in an effort to help students reach their academic potential. The counselor will provide communication opportunities through in-person meeting, e-mail and telephone.

5. Course Selection: helping students match interests and abilities with classes that will provide the best background for college and career.

6. Colleges/Careers: aiding students in finding occupations and corresponding colleges that will allow them to achieve a satisfactory lifestyle. Searches are conducted using sources such as print and the internet. The counselor will also help with local job searches and with the development of a resume.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

CLASS OF 2017

RHS students must earn 6 credits, including English I & 1 Math Credit = Sophomore

12 credits, including English II & 2 Math Credits = Junior

18 credits, including English III & 3 Math Credits = Senior

English: (4 Carnegie units) Math: (4 Carnegie units)

English I Algebra I - *SATP

English II - *SATP Geometry

English III Algebra II

English IV

Science: (4 Carnegie units) History: (4 Carnegie units)

Biology I - *SATP MS Studies

A Physical Science World Geography

Two full credit science courses World History

U. S. History - *SATP

U. S. Government

Economics

Fine Art: (1 Carnegie unit) Technolgy: (1 Carnegie unit)

Band STEM - 1

Art

Intro to Fine Arts

Theatre Health & P. E.: Comprehensive/Family &

Choral Music Individual Health (1/2 Carnegie

General Music unit)

***Physical Education (1/2 Carnegie unit)

Electives: (5 Carnegie units)

Any courses of your choice

Total Credits: 24 Carnegie units

*SATP – Subject Area Test Program – Subject Area Tests to be taken and passed for Graduation.

**Pre-Algebra, Transitions to Algebra, and Algebra I successfully completed in 8th grade will count for Carnegie unit credit.

***P. E. credit can be fulfilled by a 2nd year of band or choir, JROTC, or Sports Block

REQUIRED COURSES FOR ADMISSION

TO PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN MISSISSIPPI

CLASS OF 2017

|CURRICULUM AREA |COURSES |UNITS |

| | | |

|ENGLISH | |4 |

|MATHEMATICS |Algebra I* | |

| |Geometry |3 |

| |Algebra II | |

|SCIENCE |3 Lab-based sciences |3 |

|SOCIAL STUDIES |Geography/MS Studies |4 |

| |World History | |

| |U.S. History | |

| |U.S. Gov/Economics | |

|TECHNOLOGY |Computer Application/STEM |½ |

|EDUCATION | | |

|ARTS | |1 |

|ADVANCED |SELECT (2) UNITS**** FROM THE FOLLOWING |2 |

|ELECTIVES |LIST: | |

| |Foreign Language* | |

| |Adv. World Geography | |

| |4th year Mathematics** | |

| |4th year Science*** | |

|TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED | |19 ½ |

*Algebra I or first year Foreign Language taken in the eighth grade will be accepted for admission provided course content is the same as the high school course.

**Must be of comparable rigor and content of the three required math courses above.

***Must be of comparable rigor and content of the three required science courses above.

****One of the two units must be in Foreign Language or Advanced World Geography.

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND STUDENTS GO TO THE WEBSITE OF THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EACH PLANS TO ATTEND FOR SPECIFIC COURSES NEEDED FOR ADMISSION!

RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL

ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

TEAM SPORTS COACH

9th Grade

Baseball Wilkerson

Basketball

Girls Howell

Boys McIntyre

Football Bolton

Cheerleading Tackitt & Watts

Track

Girls Bolton

Boys Elkins

Cross Country Walker, J.

Varsity

Football Burton

Basketball

Boys Davidson

Girls Hawkins

Volleyball Hawkins

Cross Country Walker

Soccer

Girls Wood

Boys Douglas

Softball

Fast Pitch Porter

Slow Pitch Porter

Power Lifting Stensaas

Swimming Watts

Tennis Davidson

Golf Martin

Bowling Rives

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES SPONSOR

Band Moffat

Choir Upton

JROTC Welter & Mills

Year Book Williams

Newspaper Williams

SGA Watts

Beta Club Walker, A.

Key Club Srivastava

RHS Ambassadors Magee

Forensics Ballard

Junior Classical League Peyton

French Club Hegwood

Spanish Club Knight & Salamonson

Art Club Rives, Latson, & Gremillion

DECA Evans

Environmental Club Harbour

FCA Elkins

Campus Life Student Initiated

Bible Study Student Initiated

NOTE: Students who participate in extracurricular activities that compete against other schools are subject to the Madison County School District Random Drug Testing Policy.

RESUME

Name: School Name:

Address: School Address:

Phone Number: School Phone Number:

Birth Date: ACT Score:

GPA: SAT Score:

Rank in Class :

Leadership:

Honors and Activities:

Community Service:

Work Experience:

MADISON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT/HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOOL DAY DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM

Beginning in August of 2000, Madison County School District and Holmes Community College implemented a School Day Dual Enrollment Program for advanced high school seniors. The School Day Dual Enrollment Program allows seniors the opportunity to take college classes within the time frame allocated for the regular high school day. The following paragraphs should provide additional information about this program and the requirements for participation.

Initial Admission Requirements

(Upon entering the senior year)

1. The student must have earned a minimum ACT Composite Score of 20, and an overall average of 85.0 or higher.

2. The student must have earned a minimum of 20 credits and be classified as a senior.

3. The student must have passed a minimum of 5 credits (can include summer school) from courses taken in the preceding school year.

4. The student must not have any disciplinary infractions resulting in expulsion of placement at the Madison County Alternative School during the preceding school year.

College Course Load

Dual Enrollment Program students will be required to take a minimum of one (1) and no more than two (2) college courses per semester. In college terms, a student will be required to take a minimum of three (3) hours per semester, but could take up to six (6) for a maximum of twelve (12) hours of transferable, college credits upon their graduation from high school.

Financial Obligation

Each Dual Enrollment Program student is financially responsible for his/her own tuition and fees. For the 2011-12 school year, tuition cost was $306.00 for a 3-hour course plus a registration fee. Textbooks are part of the financial obligation as well.

RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM

Beginning in the fall of 2002, Ridgeland High School and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Mississippi implemented a Mentoring Program for community-minded RHS seniors. This mentoring program allows seniors the opportunity to work with elementary and middle school students (K-8) in the Ridgeland attendance zone during the regular high school day. By participating in this program, seniors who earn at least 100 hours of community service are eligible to apply for college scholarships through the Mississippi Mentoring Network. Upon entering the senior year, students should have met the following requirements:

1. The student must demonstrate concern for others and be willing to extend his/her life to an elementary or middle school age child.

2. The student must be classified as a senior.

3. The student must not have had any serious disciplinary infractions resulting in suspension, expulsion or placement at the Madison County Alternative School during his/her first three years of high school.

4. The student must fill out an application in the spring of his/her junior year and interview with school officials.

5. The student must attend mandatory training sessions during the spring of his/her junior year and then in the fall of his/her senior year.

RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE

Community:

Ridgeland High School was opened in August 2002 by the Madison County School District, the second fastest growing school district in Mississippi. The

school is located and serves students from within the city limits of

Ridgeland, a suburb north of metropolitan Jackson. The area's convenient

location, strong public school system, and easy access to Jackson have made

Ridgeland one of the most rapidly developing areas within the metropolitan

area.

Accreditation:

Ridgeland High School is accredited by the Mississippi Department of

Education. Ridgeland High School has maintained STAR School Performing School status for the last 8years.

Description of School:

Ridgeland High School is a public, four-year, comprehensive high school with

a strong college-preparatory program. There are approximately 886 students

in grades 9-12 for the 2012-2013 school year. The class sizes are as

follows: 9th Grade - 249 students; 10th Grade - 227 students; 11th Grade -

202 students; and 12th Grade - 201 students.

Schedule Format:

Ridgeland High School operates on an 8 period, alternating day, block-

scheduling format. There are 4 block periods per day, with are 90 minutes in

length. The school year is divided into two semesters with each semester

containing two nine-week terms.

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