Welcome RBV Parents

1. Welcome RBV Parents 2012-13 REGISTRATION PRENSENTATION

2. RANCHO BUENA VISTA COUNSELORS Lisa Berry A – B Dana Galasso C – GL Kristen Piña GO – L Areli Simpson M – P Tim Roty Q – R & ELD Allyson Fellars S – Z Angel Chavarin Intervention Counselor Barbara Benavidez All students in special education

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4. UC/CSUA-G REQUIREMENTS A.History/Social Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED B. English – 4 YEARS REQUIRED C. Mathematics – 3 YEARS REQUIRED, 4 YEARS RECOMMENDED Must complete Algebra 2. D. Laboratory Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED Biology, chemistry and physics. E. Language Other than English – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED Two years of the same language other than English. F. Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 YEAR REQUIRED Dance, drama/theater, music or visual art. G.College-Preparatory Electives – 1 YEAR REQUIRED “A-G” courses must be completed with ‘C’ grade or higher

5. COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING CSU’s (California State University): SAT Reasoning Test or ACT required for admission UC’s (University of California): SAT Reasoning Test or ACT required for admission Private and Out of State Schools: Check individual admission requirements Community College: No SAT or ACT required. Community College placement test required All Juniors will take the EAP with your 11th grade English class during CST testing See RBV Counseling web page for more info

6. COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING SAT & ACT Dates SAT: Visit www.collegeboard.com 2012 Dates: March 10th, May 5th and June 2nd ACT: Visit www.actstudent.org 2012 Dates: April 14th and June 9th

7. Registration Timeline • Your students will attend the Registration Presentation on: • JUNIORS February 23, 2012 • SOPHOMORES March 22, 2012 • FRESHMAN April 12, 2012 • Counselors will meet with your students individually to discuss their 2012-13 course selections and create individualized academic plans by grade level. Students must bring their completed Course Worksheet to their meeting. • JUNIORSMonth ofMARCH • SOPHOMORES Month ofAPRIL • FRESHMANMonth ofMAY

8. Registration Materials Students must bring all completed and signed forms to registration meeting (if applicable) • Course Worksheet • Must have all required teacher signatures for: Electives, Sports, ASB, Yearbook. • Honors Waiver • needed if student elects to take course that is not recommended or has not fulfilled prerequisite. • Avaible from in the Counseling Office • T.A. Form(11th and 12th Grade only) • If your student requests to be a Teacher’s Aide

9. Registration Information • The Course Catalog and Registration information available on the RBV Counseling website at www.rbvhs.org. • The Course Catalog is available ONLINE ONLY. • See page 13 for UC/CSU “A-G” requirements. • See page 26 for NCAA requirements. • The Registration Worksheets AND grade level Registration PowerPoint Presentations are available onthe RBVHS Counseling Website.

10. The Course Menu and Registration Worksheet • Read Instructions • Your student’s teachers will recommend the next level of core courses • Choose elective courses *If your elective requires a teacher signature have the teacher sign here • Choose 2 Alternate Electives

11. Use the back of your student’s Registration Worksheet to help them choose their courses. 1. * = Elective course that requires a teacher signature 2. P = College Preparatory Course (UC/CSU Approved)

12. Reminders • There is NO SUMMER SCHOOL available • Honors classes do not need to be taken in block.(except incoming 9th graders). • Early Assessment Program(EAP) – 11th graders will take the EAP test this year during their English CST. • Student’s must make up “D’s” in core CSU/UC subject areas. • Students should see their counselor ASAP for more information.

13. COLLEGE NIGHT May 15th 2012 @ RBV SESSIONS University of California Cal State Universities Financial Aid Naviance AND MUCH MORE!

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