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The vision of Rodriguez High School is to challenge students to be good citizens, critical thinkers and lifelong learners. Angelo Rodriguez High School. FSUSD Graduation Requirements. High School graduation is based on credits earned Students need to earn 230 credits in order to graduate
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The vision of Rodriguez High School is to challenge students to be good citizens, critical thinkers and lifelong learners. Angelo Rodriguez High School
FSUSD Graduation Requirements • High School graduation is based on credits earned • Students need to earn 230 credits in order to graduate • Students take 60 credits of coursework each year • Credits are awarded for grades A, B, C and D • Students must also pass California High School Exit Exam in English and Mathematics (offered February of 10th grade year)
FSUSD Graduation Requirements • English 40 • Mathematics 30 (incl. Algebra 1) • Science 20 (minimum 2 labs) • Social Studies 30 • Art/Foreign Language 20 • Physical Education 20 • Electives 70 Total Credits Required 230
UC/CSU a-g Requirements • Entrance Requirements a-g Requirements . History 2 years English 4 years Math 3 years Laboratory Science 2 years Foreign Language 2 years VPA 1 year Elective 1 year ***Must complete these courses with C’s or higher BOTH semesters • Grade Point Average -General Rule: The lower the GPA, the higher SAT/ACT scores must be: -UC: Minimum GPA 3.0 -CSU: Minimum GPA 2.0 These are minimum requirements. To be more competitive consider taking additional courses. Check the website www.ucop.edu/doorways/ for RHS/UC certified course list.
What makes high school different • 1700+ students • Closed campus • Mixed grade levels in classes (electives and mathematics) • One lunch period with many lunch options • Students and staff wear IDs • District dress code policies are enforced • Credits/grades/GPA count toward graduation and extra-curricular activity eligibility • NB: Students must dress for PE!
What makes RHS different • Rodriguez High School Mission • Students, staff and administration collaboratively treat each other according to the values of the RHS Way: Responsible, Honorable, Safe. • Student success is built on RHS staff and parents working together to create learning environments promoting critical thinking and active participation in the community, which allows for a seamless transition to post-secondary opportunities. • The administration and staff supported by the students, parents, and community will create a learning environment that is equitable and free from fear, violence, drugs, harassment, and alcohol.
What makes RHS different • Honors/AP Program: • English Language, English Literature, European History, US History, Government, Economics, French, Spanish, German, Physics, Calculus, Statistics, Art History, Studio Art, Biology • CTE Programs: • Tech, Biotech, Theater, Photography • Extra-Curricular Activities: • REU, leadership, athletics, clubs, cheerleading • All 9th grade students create a four-year plan. • Naviance • College planning tool
What makes RHS different • Rodriguez High School has a block schedule • Classes meet 3 times a week • 1, 3, 5 classes meet on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday • 2, 4, 6 classes meet on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday • Classes meet for 104 minutes • RHS has an early release every Wednesday • Tutorial meets four days a week (41 minutes) • Tutorial rotates through all six classes • Students work on homework and class work • Students can obtain passes to get additional help in classes as needed
How to get involved at RHS • Extra-Curricular Activities • Dances, Rallies, Club Day, Friday activities, Powder Puff, Hunger Games • Athletics • Fall, Winter, Spring Sports • Minimum GPA is 2.0
Academic Supports at RHS • Academic Planner • All freshmen receive an academic planner to write down assignments, tests, quizzes and projects • Weekly Progress Reports (available upon request) • School After School • Every Monday and Thursday from 3-4pm • Students can get help in any course • Many teachers also make themselves available to help students at lunch and after school • Tutorial • 48 minutes four times per week • Students follow their class schedule • Students may obtain passes to visit other classes • Library • Open daily before school, during lunch and after school
Additional Supports at RHS • Student Services • Two Assistant Principals (A-L; M-Z) • Academic counselors and school psychologists are available daily • Students can drop in or sign up to see their counselors • School Resource Officer (FPD) • School Nurse • Technology Tools • Parent Portal, website (www.fsusd.org/rodriguez), Naviance, twitter (@RHS MUSTANGS), Edmodo