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MT. HEBRON �SCHEDULING & INFO NIGHT

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WELCOME VIKINGS!

Introductions

Katie Clark, Principal

Janet Gers, School Counselor

Andrew Johnson, School Counselor

Allison McCoy, Assistant Principal

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OUR ADMINISTRATORS

Katie Clark �Principal

Allison McCoy

Assistant Principal

(A-E)

Tony Campitelli

Assistant Principal

(F-L)

Yvonne Jackson

Assistant Principal

(M-R)

Jennifer Whiddon

Assistant Principal

(S-Z)

Mr. Brian Rau

Athletics & Activities Director

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OUR COUNSELORS

Emily Herzing and Susie Zetlmeisl, Registrars

Amy Linderman, Secretary

Jaimie Pruitt, Data Clerk

Veronica Valentine (ITL)

A-Dd

Marianne Pizzo

De-Kd

Monique Flores

Ke-M

Andrew Johnson

N-Sha

Danny Ives

She-Z

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Course Selection Process

~Open Dec. 16–Jan. 12 for families~

Teachers make course recommendations

Student reviews information with parents and selects elective courses and alternates

School based staff review requests, meet with students, set staffing, and build schedules

Schedules will be updated as needed throughout spring and summer in preparation for 2026–27.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Credit Requirement

Assessments

Service Learning

Career Preparation

75 hours of service which includes planning, action, & reflections.

Most HCPSS students complete hours in middle school

-English MCAP -Alg MCAP

-Gov HSA -Life Science MCAP

AJ-note that a math class must be taken every year;

Emphasize math needs 4 credits!

As we reviewed on the prior slide, students must complete 22 credits across several subject areas. On the left side of the screen, you’ll see that students must earn 4 credits in English, 3 credits in Social Studies, 4 credits in Mathematics, 3 credits in Science, 1 credit in Fine Art. One the right you’ll see the next set of requirements. Students must earn 1 credit in health, .5 credit in Lifetime Fitness, 1 credit in Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology Education, 2 or more credits in a program choice and 1 or more elective credits.

One area to highlight is Mathematics, you will need 4 credits and 4 years of participation in high school. What this means is that if you took math credits in middle school, you will still need to participate in math all four year of high school.

Please note if you entered high school prior 2021-2022 school year, your graduation requirements will vary from these.

*Students enrolled in Algebra I, English 10, American Government, and Biology are required to participate in state mandated end of course assessments. Students must meet the assessment requirements to earn a Maryland High School Diploma.

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graduation requirements

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Graduation Requirement of Program Choice

World Language

2 credits in the same language

Example:

Spanish 1

Spanish 2

Career & Technical Education Completer

3 credits in a Career Academy

Example:

CRD1

CRD2

Site Based Work Experience

AJ

Each student must complete a program choice to fulfill graduation requirements.

There are two options;

Option 1: World Language - 2 Credits in the same World Language

Option 2: Career & Technical Education Completer otherwise known as a Career Academy. Students will need 3 or more credits

It is recommended that students choosing this option also take two credits of World Language.

If your student is interested in the Career and Technical Education please make sure that the courses associated with their Career Academy of choice are part of their four-year high school plan. There may be required prerequisites prior to beginning academy courses.

HCPSS Career Academies prepare students for college and careers. Remember that all the academies help meet graduation requirements. The career academies may be offered at the applications and research lab (ARL), your home school, or Howard Community College, depending on which career academy you are pursuing.

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GOAL SETTING - High School Years

Academic Extracurricular

Clubs
Sports
Other activities outside of school
Part-time Employment

Courses
Test Prep
College Apps
Co-curricular Activities

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GOAL SETTING - Post-High School

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March 2 Future Resources

Post-High School Planning

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Talk with your child about goals for the next four years.
Review course recommendations and discuss the best course pathways for your child.
Take rigorous courses while maintaining balance, so that your student may enjoy other aspects of high school.
Consider your child’s interests

CONSIDERATIONS IN COURSE SELECTION PROCESS

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Improved Academic Performance
Explore Interests and Create Broader Perspectives
Higher Self-esteem
Social Opportunities
Productive Breaks
Essential Life Skills
Resumes
University Applications

BENEFITS OF EXTRACURRICULAR / CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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Professional recommendation
Informed by content knowledge and course sequencing
Student Observations/conversations
Connect with staff members when/if you disagree
Inform teachers if you choose to request a different course
You may want to consider a change this year, when possible

TEACHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

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Be intentional in the electives and alternates selected
Have conversations on why your student is selecting the course
Schedule changes

There are opportunities to review your schedule from February to August
Elective changes will not be honored next school year

SELECTING ELECTIVES & ALTERNATE COURSES

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Sample 9th Grade Schedule

English 9
United States History
Mathematics
Science
Health/ Lifetime Fitness
Program Choice or Elective
Elective (Grad Req in Fine Arts or Tech)

Students will choose

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PROGRAMMING

Mt. Hebron Electives Site
Career Academies

Options at ARL or Mt.Hebron

HCC Jumpstart/Dual Enrollment
Apprenticeship - Senior Year
Advanced-Level Learning and Research Opportunities

Must apply by Jan. 30

Career and Technical Education
JROTC- Must apply by Jan.6

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ARL

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HOW TO ENTER COURSE REQUESTS

Mt. Hebron High School (410-313-2880)

2025-2026 School Year, Grade: 09

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BREAK OUT SESSION SCHEDULE

Schedule

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Break Out Session #1

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Break Out Session #2

Breakout Sessions

Course & Elective Fair - Gymnasium

ARL and Department Leaders

Advanced Research Programs - Media Center

Melissa Kiehl

HCC/Jumpstart - Room 101

HCC Representative & Brett Moore

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ACADEMICS in GYM

English

Jen Goodwin

Mathematics

Brittany Gutierrez

Science

Rusty Long

World Languages

Hannah Gonzalez

PE/Health

Mike McCarthy

ELD

Charity Durham

Special Ed

Lesa Helms

School Counselors

Veronica Valentine, Marianne Pizzo, Monique Flores, Andrew Johnson, Danny Ives

Liaisons

Julie Urbina & Sean Jones

Social Studies

Bryna Weiss

CTE

Mike Gorleski

Fine Arts

Kathryn Carlsen

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Important Dates

1/12/26 - All course requests and alternates are entered into Synergy/HCPSS Connect

1/20/26 - 2/13/26 - All students will meet with their counselor to review their course requests

February - August - We work with all stakeholders to ensure all students have a completed schedule for 2026-2027. Please reach out to your School Counselor if you have any questions.

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Resources

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We are excellence �We are community

WE ARE HEBRON