1. Col. Zadok Magruder High School Ninth Grade Parent Orientation
Class of 2017

2. Magruder High School Administrative Staff
Mr. Evans, Principal
Mrs. Coleman, 9th Grade Administrator
Ms. Patterson-Breese, 10th Grade Administrator
Ms. Hudson, 11th Grade Administrator
Mr. Carothers, 12th Grade Administrator
Dr. Crews, Resource Counselor
Mr. Seested, Security Team Leader

3. Counselor Assignments 2013 – 2014
A – CHA
CHE – DI
DJ – HI
HO – MARR
MARS – PAR
PAS – SM
SN – Z
Ms. Fiallo
Dr. Crews
Ms. Toole
Ms. Ragsdale
Mr. Rossini
Ms. Schaefer
Mr. R. Austin

4. Bell Schedule Warning Bell 7:20 a.m. Period 1 7:25 – 8:11 Period 2
8:16 – 9:08
Period 3
9:13 – 9:59
Period 4
10:04 – 10:49
Period 5
10:54 – 11:39
Period 6
11:44 – 12:29
Period 7
12:34 – 1:19
Period 8
1:24 – 2:10

5. When and Where? 10:49-11:39 (Fifth Period) each day
Students are permitted to eat throughout the building (upstairs, downstairs, hallways, picnic area outside of the auditorium, etc.)
Students will not be permitted to eat in the Media Center or computer labs.
Students will not be permitted to eat and/or hang out in the stairwells, leave the school grounds, or go to the stadium.
Classroom rules and expectations will be determined by each individual teacher.
When and Where?

6. Food Services Locations
There will be three locations for students to get food:
Cafeteria (of course!)
Gym lobby
Auditorium lobby
For the first two weeks of the school year, ninth graders will be dismissed early from fourth period in order to get their lunches first. 

7. Attendance Procedures
Most important aspect of attendance:
BE HERE! BE ON TIME!
Note must be presented within three (3) school days of absence to be excused
For early dismissal, student should bring a note to attendance office before school, student must sign out before leaving the building

8. Eligibility
To participate in extracurricular activities, students must not earn more than one “E” in a marking period.
Ineligibility remains in effect for the entire quarter.
All ninth graders are eligible for the first quarter of their freshman year.

9. Electronic Devices
Cell phones, iPods, Bluetooth earpieces, MP3 players, any hand-held video games, headphones, and other electronic devices are PROHIBITED during school hours.
Devices that are visible, ring at inappropriate times, or otherwise cause a disturbance will be confiscated and returned only to a PARENT or GUARDIAN.
Please keep all valuables secure as they are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

10. Magruder’s College Readiness Plan
Gr 9 – ACT EXPLORE on October 16
Gr 10 – PSAT
Gr 11 – PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)
Gr 11 – Mock SAT/ACT administered
Gr 11 – SAT or ACT
Gr 12 – SAT or ACT or ACCUPLACER

11. What Goes on After School?
Extracurricular Activities
Athletics/Sports
Clubs/Organizations
Academic Assistance
Tutoring by various Honors Societies on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
One-on-one assistance with teachers as scheduled by student
Special Evening/Weekend Events for Parents and Students
Homecoming and Prom
Presentations and meetings
College Fairs and hosted events

12. Magruder Clubs and Activities
Key Club
Leo Club
Magruder Messenger
Math Honor Society
Mock Trial Team
National Honor Society
Project Change
Project Success
Raider Team
Revive Club (Bible Study)
SADD
SGA
Step Team
Yearbook
Academy of Finance
Adventure Club
Color Guard (JROTC)
Current Events Club
Dance Club
Debate Club
Dos Banderas/Two Flags
Drama Club
Drill Team
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Forensics Club
French Honor Society
Future Educators of America
Green Team

13. Homecoming 2013 Spirit Week: Week of October 21 – 25
Homecoming Game v. Rockville: Friday, October 25, 6:30 p.m.
Float Competition: Saturday, October 26, 12 p.m.
Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 26, 8 p.m.

14. Questions?

15. Additional Questions? 9th Grade Administrator 301-840-4600
Sheree Coleman
9th Grade Administrator