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Explore how RHS places students in core academic courses, choose classes for 9th grade, and follow online registration instructions. Meet the counseling team and access resources for successful course selection. Plan your academic journey with the Course Selection Guide and understand graduation and college readiness requirements.
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Agenda • Review handouts and registration process • Freshman courses of study • How does RHS place students in core academic courses • How to select classes for 9thgrade • Online registration instructions • Arena registration
Counseling Department GRACIELA FERNANDEZ Counselor (A-D) ROBYN PASCO Counselor (E-LA) PHILOMENA CRONE Counselor (LE-RH) JASON BRADLEY Counselor (RI-Z) NANCY MUŇOZ Intervention Counselor JEFF CLARK Special Services Coordinator ANGELA SANCHEZ School Psychologist SHELLY DAVIS School Psychologist DAYLE EDGERTON Nurse JASON WILSON Assistant Principal (Counseling) DAVID BYRD Principal
Contact Information • Email First initial & last name Example: jbradley@rjuhsd.us • Phone Janelle Ludeman, Registrar (916) 782-3753 x 3020 • Web Site www.rosevilletigers.org
Handouts • Course Selection Guide • New student enrollment checklist • Online registration instructions • Arena registration dates/how to complete your course selection sheet • High school transition tips • Course selection sheet/4-year plan
Course Selection Guide • Your primary resource for selecting classes • Minimum graduation requirements & UC/CSU a-g requirements (page 4) • Sample 4-year plans/recommended courses of study to best prepare students for all post-high school education options (page 5) • Complete course descriptions
Graduation and UC/CSU a-g Requirements NEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: Personal Finance Course
TOTAL FOR YEAR = 80 credits Earning Credits at RHS
Course Selection Sheet • Select Freshman Course of Study • Math, English and science course selections • Electives • Alternates • Post high school plan • 4-year plan
Freshman Courses of Study • RHS has established Freshman Courses of Study to assist each student in making a smooth transition to high school while establishing a solid academic foundation • Each student and parent will select an academic program based on levels of achievement and past experiences as a student • Freshman Courses of Study are a crucial step in realizing our mission of preparing each student for college and career post-secondary options
Freshmen College-ReadinessCourses of Study CP English 9 & Geography AVID 9 Freshman Seminar Positive Power
CP English 9 / Geography & World Cultures • A Pre-AP course designed for students seeking a rigorous course of study designed to prepare them for a strong Advanced Placement program • Builds critical academic skills while developing the work habits and work ethic necessary for success in future AP courses • A rotating block
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • A college-readiness system designed for students in the “academic middle” who desire support to develop college-readiness skills and prepare for four-year university admission • Writing & reading skills are developed along with collaboration, organization, note-taking skills, time management, goal setting & team building • AVID students can concurrently enroll in CP English 9/Geography and World Cultures
Freshman Seminar • Designed to improve key college readiness skills while broadening students’ understanding of and preparation for post-secondary education options • Promotes and reinforces student achievement in all required coursework taken while in high school • Rotating block with Health and Safety
Positive Power • For students needing to build positive academic experiences, including those who have previously struggled academically and behaviorally • Provides daily support and guidance through the use of student tutors and AVID strategies to help them succeed in their academic courses
Course of study descriptions AVID is a year long course Check your preferred course of study here AVID 9
Academic Course Placement and Selection
English Placement 8th Grade English Recommendation (GMRT Reading Assessment) Academic Literacy English 9 Lab CP English 9
All students will take CP English 9 English 9 Lab will be added if GMRT results indicate that remediation is necessary English 9 Lab
Math Placement ACCESS to IM1 AND Integrated Math 1 “D” or lower in Math 8 Completed Math 8 OR IM 1 with a “D” or lower Integrated Math 1 Completed IM 1 with “C” or better Integrated Math 2
Integrated Math 1 Access to IM 1 will be added if necessary Access to IM 1
Science Placement All Students Will Take Biology
When selecting courses, look for: • prerequisites, grade level restrictions, • and whether the course meet a-g • requirements Indicate your career interest and post high school education plan Be certain to select 4 alternates (electives) Spanish 1 Beginning Guitar Art 1 Peer Helping Choose 2 electives French 1 Business Concepts
Course Selection Sheet Freshman Seminar IM 2 IM 3 Pre-Calculus Chemistry Physics Biomed. Science AP Physics AP Psychology Beginning Piano Photography AP Spanish Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Spanish 4 Journalism Advanced Journalism Advanced Journalism Advanced Journalism
AP Advanced Placement Courses • Rigorous, college level courses with a national standardized exam offered in the spring Why take AP courses? • College Preparation • Twice as likely to graduate from a 4-year College • Increased writing, study, collaborative, and critical thinking skills • Save $ by earning college credits • Recommend that all students take at least one AP course at RHS
AP Advanced Placement Courses • AP Literature • AP Language & Composition • AP European History • AP US History • AP Government • AP Microeconomics • AP Human Geography • AP Psychology • AP Studio Art • AP Art History • AP Physics • AP Chemistry • AP Biology • AP Environmental Science • AP Statistics • AP Calculus AB • AP Calculus BC • AP Computer Science • AP Spanish • AP French
Online Registration Go to www.rjuhsd.us A few TIPS • Refer to the handout “Online Registration Instructions” and follow each step • Be sure to select “2016-2017, Pre-Enrollment” • Select “8th Grade” as student’s current grade level • Input all pertinent medical conditions AND immunization records • Print the “Enrollment Confirmation Page”
Online Registration Support • If you do not have access to a computer, please consider the following options: • Come to the RHS College and Career Center between 7:30 and 4:00pm • Visit the local public Library • A computer station will be available during arena registration • If you have additional questions, please contact Mrs. Ludeman) at jludeman@rjuhsd.us or 782- 3753 x3020
Important Dates Arena Registration Counselors will review course selections
What to bring to Arena Reg. RESIDENCE VERIFICATION IMMUNIZATION RECORDS Enrollment Confirmation Course selection sheet
Next Steps • All parents/guardians MUST return to the HomeLink parent portal AFTER July 1st in order to: • Confirm your student’s contact and medical information • Confirm that you have reviewed the “required document” section (i.e., emergency card, technology agreement, etc.) • Students will not receive their class schedule on the first day of school until this process has been completed • Refer to the Blue Handout for helpful tips on how to transition to high school and upcoming dates and deadlines