2012-2013 Middle School Registration

1. 2012-2013 Middle School Registration Presented by: Rocky River High School Guidance Team

2. Administration Team • Principal: Ms. Nelson • Assistant Principal of Instruction: Mr. Robinson • Assistant Principal: Mr. Wingate • Dean of Students: Mr. Fowler

3. Who is my Counselor? • A-C: Ms. Cruz • D-He: Ms. Bentley • Hf-J: Ms. Monroe ** • K-O: Ms. Foster • P-R: Ms. Monroe ** • S-Z: Ms. Brand • **Ms. Monroe has a split alphabet**

4. What am I getting today? • Raven Orange Folder • Planning Guide (Left side) • School Profile • Athletic List • Club Listing • Open House Flyer • School Map • Registration Card (you will receive this separately)

5. Future Ready Core

6. Exit Standard Tests • English I • Algebra I • Biology • Civics/Economics (may come back) • US History (may come back) • All of these must be passed with a III or IV

7. English- must have teacher signature • Foundations of English/English I- Level 1 or 2 on EOG (Reading) • English I- Level 3 on EOG (Reading) • English I Honors- Level 4 on EOG (Reading) • English II Honors- Level 3 or 4 from English 9 EOC • English II- Level 1 or 2 from English 9 EOC • English II Honors- Level 3 or 4 from English 9 EOC • English III • English III Honors- A or B in English II • AP English III- recommended A or B+ in Honors Eng 2 • English IV • English IV Honors- A or B in English III • AP English IV- recommended A or B+ in Honors Eng 3

8. Math for 9th gradeMust have teacher signature • Depending on EOG scores: • Level I or II: Foundations of Algebra/Algebra I (year long) • Level III & IV: Algebra I (semester) • If you took Algebra I in Middle School: • Level I,II & III: Geometry • Level IV: Geometry Honors

9. Math once you are in High School • Algebra II- Must have passed Algebra I and Geometry • Algebra II Honors- A or B+ in Algebra I, Honors Geometry course recommended • AFM- upper level class, past Algebra 2. Required: Algebra I & Geometry • Honors Pre-Calculus- Algebra I, Geometry Honors, and Algebra 2 Honors • AP Calc AB • AP Calc BC • AP Statistics

10. Science-must have teacher signature • Earth/Environmental • Earth/Environmental Honors- A or B in 8th grade science • AP Environmental Science** Teacher approval required** • Biology • Biology Honors- A or B in Earth/Environmental • Chemistry • Chemistry Honors • Physics Honors • AP Physics • AP Chemistry • AP Biology • Oceanography • Honors Anatomy & Physiology.

11. Social Studies-must have teacher signature • World History • World History Honors- A or B in 8th grade • Civics/Economics • Civics/Economics Honors • US History • US History Honors • AP US History • Contemporary Law and Justice • Psychology • Sociology • AP Psychology • AP Euro • AP World History • AP Economics

12. World Language • Not needed to graduate • IS NEEDED if you are planning on attending a 4 year college/university • If this is your concentration, you will need to take all 4 years in high school • If you score a Level 1 or 2 on your English 9 EOC you should not sign up for World Language your 9th grade year.

13. Career & Technical Education Concentrations • Concentrations (see back of registration card) • Visual Arts • General Management • Business Finance • Biotechnology (Medical) • Travel/Tourism • Programming & Software Development • Web & Digital Communication • Information Support and Services • Engineering & Technology • Design/Pre-Construction • **Must have 4 classes in 1 of the pathways**

14. Other Concentrations • Performing and Visual Arts • 4 Band/Choir • 4 Art/Crafts/Photo • Foreign Language • 4 years (in high school) • ROTC • ROTC I-IV • Advanced Placement (AP) • 4 AP courses • **Must have 4 classes in 1 pathway to complete**

15. Promotion Requirements • 9th to 10th • Earn six (6) one of them must be English I or Algebra I + 1 exit standard test • 10th to 11th • Earn twelve (12) including: English I, English II, and Algebra I + 2 exit standard tests • 11th to 12th • Earn eighteen (18) including: English I, English II, and Algebra I + 3 exit standard tests

16. Schedules • Rocky River is on a hybrid schedule • Some classes are 4x4 (semester) • Some classes are A/B (year long every other day) • Theatre I • Band (Orchestra, Beginning Orchestra, Concert Band, Beginning Acoustic Guitar, Percussion Ensemble, or Jazz Ensemble) • Chorus I • ROTC I/ROTC Leadership Lab I • Aerobics I • Multimedia & Webpage Design • Principles of Business

17. Athletic Eligibility • Counselors do not have a role in athletics • Athletic Director: Brandy Clemmer • 980-344-0409 • Brandy.clemmer@cms.k12.nc.us • Get in contact with coaches if you are planning on trying out for a fall sport • Get summer workouts ahead of time

18. What classes do I pick? • 8 classes and 2 alternative classes • Alternatives should be BOTH (4x4 and A/B day) • 1 core class per subject • 1 English, 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies • Teacher approval signatures • Teachers must sign next to the class you are selecting. Must see your English, Math, Science, and Social Studies teachers for their signatures.

19. When are cards due?? • Northridge & Northeast Due Date: March 12th • (DUE TO YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER) • IF YOU DON’T TURN IN A CARD, THE COUNSELORS WILL MAKE IT FOR YOU AND YOU DON’T GET TO CHANGE THE CLASSES!!

20. Open House •  March 22nd from 5:30-7:30pm • Meet the English, Math, Science, History, Foreign Language, Fine Arts and CTE teachers • Meet the Administrative Team • Meet the Counseling Team • Sign up for sports and clubs • PTO and Booster Club Information

21. Guidance Website Information • Get scholarship information • Get College Planning information • Get summer program information • View Guidance announcements • Helpful website • Request a transcript • Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/rockyriverHS/Pages/StudentServices.aspx