Rivercrest preparatory

1. Rivercrest preparatory February 2014

2. Welcome to our new students Angel Arias Keyana Holt Jordan Reed Garrett Boyd Daniela Jaime Payton Reed Christian Bravo Bianca Juarez Preston Shevette Chase Byer Alex Lobner Dakota Soule Isaiah Chavez Adam Magana Priscilla Torres Michael Foley Catrina Pacheco Kris Velarde Cynthia Herrera Ronnie Pacheco Lawrence Weston Gianni Hewit Melissa Paz Brittney White

3. 1st A’s for 2nd semester at Rivercrest Alexander Lobner Adam Magana Hailey Nielson Ronald Pacheco Stephanie RolonCalderon Priscilla Torres Lawrence Weston Alexandria Chastain Christian Lind Isabella Mancilla Joshua Riley Angel Arias Garrett Boyd Chase Byer Michael Foley Cynthia Herrera

4. WASC Accreditation is coming • WASC team will be on campus on March 20th • They will want to talk with parents and students regarding their experiences at Rivercrest this year • More information will be discussed at the end of Feb/beginning of March regarding these visits

5. Holidays • Feb 10th ~ No School • Feb 17th ~ No School • March 24th – 28th ~ No School : Spring Break

6. Segment 8 ~ Feb 4-Feb 26Segment 9 ~ Feb 27-March 19Segment 10 ~ March 20-April 16Segment 11 ~ April 17-May 7Segment 12 ~ May 8-May 29 Upcoming segment dates

7. Info for all grade levels 9th graders 10th graders 11th graders Physical Fitness Testing [PFT] coming California High School Exit Exam [CAHSEE] coming Early assessment program [EAP] assessment coming 12th graders RCC Scholarships coming FAFsA Application SAT Testing coming

8. 9th graders

9. Physical Fitness Testing [PFT] All 9th grade students will participate in the California Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The FITNESSGRAM is the required annual PFT for students in grades five, seven, and nine in California public schools. This health-related fitness test, developed by The Cooper Institute, is intended to help students acquire lasting habits of regular physical activity. The FITNESSGRAM includes tests for six areas of fitness. • Aerobic Capacity • Body Composition • Abdominal Strength and Endurance • Trunk Extensor Strength and Flexibility • Upper Body Strength and Endurance, and Flexibility

10. For each fitness area of the FITNESSGRAM, a student’s performance is classified into the Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ) or into other zones, depending on the fitness area. • For Aerobic Capacity and Body Composition, results are classified as in the HFZ, Needs Improvement, or Needs Improvement – Health Risk. • For all other areas, results are classified as in the HFZ or Needs Improvement.

11. 6 areas of Fitness measured • Aerobic Capacity •One Mile Run •Walk Test (ONLY for students who are ages 13 or older.) • Upper Body Strength •Push-Up •Modified Pull-Up •Flexed-Arm Hang

12. 6 areas of Fitness measured • Trunk Extension Strength • Trunk Lift • Abdominal Strength •Curl-Ups

13. 6 areas of Fitness measured • Body Composition • BMI • Flexibility • Sit and Reach • Shoulder Stretch

14. PFT Boot Camp and testing February 26th • Overview of the portions of the test and practice run/walk March 5th • Exercises to increase flexibility for the test and practice run/walk March 12th • Portions of the test and first Mile test March 14th • Final Run/walk for time and any additional tests for completion

15. 10th graders

17. CAHSEE Testing • All 10th grade students and any 11th and 12th graders who still need to pass the English or the Math portion of the test, will be testing on March 18th and 19th • March 18th ~ English • March 19th~ Math • Student testing will need to report to school by 7:30 am to begin the testing • It is necessary that are students are in attendance that day

18. 11th graders

19. Early Assessment Program (EAP) 11th graders: Why should you take it seriously? 19

20. The Early Assessment Program (EAP) is designed to help high school juniors and seniors improve weak areas and polish strong ones by the time they begin taking classes The EAP is administered as a part of the California Standards Test (CST) taken state-wide by students in the 11th grade.  EAP testing is not limited to CSU-bound students as 2010 marked the first year that students were also able to authorize the release of their EAP results to California Community Colleges for use in placement. What is the EAP ?

21. To receive EAP results, students must complete ALL sections of the EAP and State Assessment tests: EAP essay in English ~march 2014 CST for English–Language Arts ~ April 2014 CST for Mathematics ~ April 2014 Algebra II Summative High School Mathematics EAP 15 multiple-choice items in English and/or mathematics Administered with the CST 11th Grade Test In March and April The EAP will continue to provide an early signal of college readiness to rising high school seniors, allowing them to better and more productively use their senior year to gain proficiency if needed

22. YES!!!! The EAP is considered voluntary BUT SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY AND BE TAKEN BY EVERY STUDENT WHO HAS THE OPPORTUNITY. 11th graders~Should You take the EAP, if you have the chance?

23. Take the MC questions at the end of the CST math test in the Alg 2 and Summative math tests. If your not in those classes, you will need to take math in your 12 th grade year. Take the ELA writing assessment in your 11th grade English class in March and then take the MC questions at the end of the CST English test in April. English Math How to participate? You need to do your best every time you take a test! 23

24. How do they get my scores? • Be sure to "bubble in" the area that indicates that you want your EAP results released to the CSU and CCC. • Always try to do your best as you complete these questions. 24

25. Beginning with the class of 2013, students who are not proficient in math or "at risk" in English will be required to demonstrate they have started the remediation process prior to enrolling at a CSU or community college campus and possibly any of the UC institutions.  Why does it matter if my results show that I am not ready for college this year?

26. If your scores show that you are ready , then you will have no problem once you are accepted into a CSU or CCC. If your scores show that you are conditional ready or not ready, you will need to take a course in ELA and Math during your 12th grade year that will show you are working on preparation for entrance to CSU or CCC. What will the scores show? 26

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28. 12th graders

29. RCCD Scholarships for High School Seniors [12th grade] Paul Barron Memorial Endowed Scholarship:This scholarship is awarded to a high school graduating senior entering the Riverside City College Cosmetology program. Dell Roberts Endowed Scholarship:It is awarded to incoming students with a 2.5 GPA or higher and community involvement. Roy L. Haglund & Martha Haglund Waite & Ernest K. Waite Endowed Scholarship How to apply: Go to the financial aid page at www.mvc.edu, www.norcocollege.edu or www.rcc.edu for all information you need to apply for RCCD Scholarships for High School Seniors.

30. RCCD Scholarships for High School Seniors [cont] Ellen Kinnear, Ed.D. Endowed Scholarship:This scholarship is awarded to a Jurupa Unified School District graduate with a 3.0 GPA who is pursuing a degree in education. Mosaic Scholars Scholarship:   It is awarded to incoming or continuing students enrolled in a minimum of 6 units, who demonstrate financial need, are a part of DPSS’s Independent Living program, and maintain a 2.0 GPA. Chrystine Parker Memorial Scholarship:It is awarded to an incoming freshman music major with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher. How to apply: Go to the financial aid page at www.mvc.edu, www.norcocollege.edu or www.rcc.edu for all information you need to apply for RCCD Scholarships for High School Seniors.

31. RCCD Scholarship deadlines Important: Your complete online scholarship application must be submitted on or before the deadline of March 28, 2014, 5:00 pm No late applications will be accepted! Please mark your calendar and begin early to meet the deadline.