Rolesville High School RAM CAMP Freshmen Orientation

1. Rolesville High SchoolRAM CAMPFreshmen Orientation Class of 2019

2. Welcome to the Place Where Rams Rule!!! Once a Ram, Always a Ram

3. RAM CAMP AGENDA Agenda: • Welcome and Greeting • Introduction of Student Services Staff • Promotion & Graduation Requirements • Bell Schedule & Schedule Example • Grading Information & Report Card • Attendance & Tardy Policy • Introduction to Stem • Clubs & Sports • Lunch & Lockers • School Tours • Lunch and T-shirts

4. Administrative Staff E. Lucas Principal M. Guallpa AP ( A-D) T. Pullen AP (E-K) J. DolanAPI(L-P) K. Nilles AP (Q-Z)

5. Student Service Staff • K. Douglas Dean of Students • S. Purvis Counselor (A-D) • J. Arnold Counselor (E-K) • P. Lucas Counselor (L-P) • D. Wood Counselor (Q-Z) • D. Hendrix SAP Counselor

6. RAM CAMP GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Promotion to 10th grade= 6 credits English I and two credits in the areas of mathematics, social studies, or science, and three additional credits 26 Credits to Graduate

7. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

8. Grading Scale: 10 Point Scale A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = Below 60

9. Key to a Ramtastic GPA “Remember that your GPA starts on day 1” Academic Hns AP Courses A = 4 A = 4.5 A = 5 B = 3 B = 3.5 B = 4 C = 2 C = 2.5 C = 3 D = 1 D = 1.5 D = 2 F= 0F = 0 F = 0

10. NORTH CAROLINA ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS END-OF-COURSE TESTS End-of-Course (EOC) tests will be administered for the following courses: Math I Biology English II In all courses with an End-of-Course test, the EOC test shall count as 25% of the student’s final grade.

11. Sample 9th Grade Schedule 1

12. Sample 9th Grade Schedule 2 Students who have taken Math1 in Middle School

13. WAKE COUNTY SCOOLS ATTENDANCE POLICY Cumulative absences above ten (10) in a block course are excessive. After five (5) days of accumulated absences in one or more block courses, there will be school-determined, expectations-based intervention to help the student improve his or her attendance. The intervention will involve parents. After ten (10) days of accumulated absences in a block course and failure to meet previously-determined expectations, the student will be subject to failure, retention, or summer school.

14. Wake County Dress Code

15. WakeCounty Dress Code DRESS CODE Surviving the RHS Dress Code DRESS CODE VIOLATION= Students who violate the dress code will be required to call home so that their parents can bring them a change of clothes.

16. CELL PHONES (and other technology) • Am I allowed to use my cellphone during the day? • Am I allowed to listen to music during the day? • Cell phones can be used at any time during lunch to listen to music and receive calls from parents or guardians. • Cell phone use is prohibited in the class unless the teacher gives permission for the cell phones to be used (projects, etc…)

17. Rolesville High School • BELL SCHEDULE • BUILDING OPENS AT 6:50 • FIRST PERIOD STARTS AT 7:18 • LUNCH BASED ON PERIOD AND LOCATION • END OF DAY BELL 2:20

18. RAM CAMP • HOMEROOM • A nonacademic class (receive no credit) • Attendance is required and monitored • Class is organized by GRADE LEVEL • A teacher is assigned to your homeroom • Meet the first 10 days of school for attendance, announcements, and review of school policies and procedures. • Information throughout the year will be distributed through your homeroom (ex. Test scores, picture info etc). • Students will report to Homeroom every Friday for Advisory time.

19. Tips for Freshmen Parents • Be involved in your child’s education. Check Powerschool and your child's teachers' web sites and show an interest in what they are learning in school. • Periodically review their homework asignments, and check for completion. • E-mail your child’s teachers with academic concerns or questions.

20. Tips for Freshmen Parents • Help your student organize after school time by setting “homework time” each night. At least 1 ½ -2 hours. Stick to the schedule. Students will have something they can do or review every night. If they are truly caught up, they should be taking notes on chapters & reviewing what was discussed in class.

21. Tips for Freshmen Parents • Help your student use a planner. Teach them how to plan ahead, particularly for long term projects or tests that will be coming up. • Be sure your child is in school every day. They are missing out on an important lesson when absent. Make sure you send a note with your student upon his or her return to school if there is an absence.

22. Tips for Freshmen Parents • It’s important to get a good night's sleep. Have a set curfew / bed time on school nights. • Please do not allow internet usage/phone calls late into the night—this interferes with concentration the next day. • Healthy meals are a must. Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day for sparking energy and getting your brain ready to learn.

23. Gospel Choir – Newsome International Trips – Grether FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) – Key Book Club – Gropp HOSA (Health Occupation Science Association) – Clayton FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America – Hunley FFA (Future Farmers of America) – Beasley National Art Honor Society – L. Barthlemes World Cultures – Pastorious Interact Club – Carrington NHS (National Honor Society) – Skeeter, Siegerman Gay, Straight Alliance Key Club – Myers NTHS (National Technical Honor Society) – Carrington, McPherson SGA (Student Government Association) – Smetana Broadcast Club Latin Dance Club – Collazo RHS Dance Company – Owens Amine Club – Seymour FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) – Davis Yearbook Clubs & Activities

24. Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Spring Track Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Volleyball Wresting RHS Athletics

25. How to Request To See A Counselor • Counselors are available to see students before class begins. • In case of an emergency student(s) should report immediately to Student Services for assistance. • Student can request a conference with their counselor by submitting a “Conference Request Form” to the Student Services receptionist. • Students are not allowed to leave class to conference with a counselor unless: they have been called to Student Services by a counselors; the classroom teacher dismissing them due to an emergency situation

26. Some Common Questions How will I know where to go the first day of school? All students will report to their Homeroom Class. What if I forget my Homeroom Teacher’s name and room #? Poster with grade level, student’s last name initials, and homeroom room #s will be posted around the building. What if I loose the schedule that I have been given? A new schedule will be given the every student on the first day of school. What if my homeroom teacher does not have a schedule for me? Students who do not have a schedule will report to Student Services.

27. Enter High School with a plan in mind

29. Survival Kit Tool Box! • DO NOT PROCRASTINATE • ASK FOR HELP! • GET INVOLVED • STAY ORGANIZED • USE YOUR AGENDA • CHOOSE FRIENDS WISELY • USE POWERSCHOOL • DRESS OUT IN PE • LEAVE THE DRAMA BEHIND YOU • MAKE A FRIEND IN 3rd PERIOD – for lunch • FOLLOW THE DRESS CODE • ASK A RAMBASSADOR

30. REMIND 101 Sign-up Text 919-241-8161 @656057

31. Once A RAM, Always A RAM!!!! Make your High School experience Ramtastic!