RHS Mission Statement

“To prepare skilled learners and productive citizens by insisting on student success.”

Rochester High School

Goals for Tonight

 Provide an opportunity for us to meet you and for you to meet us.

 Share information that will help with a successful transition to high school.

 Present information about graduation requirements for the class of 2017.

 Answer your questions.

People you’ll need to know!

Matt Ishler - Principal Marty Reid - Assistant Principal Jerry Striegel - Athletic Director

People you’ll need to know!

Stacy Hull - Principal’s Secretary Angela Laramie - Attendance Secretary Jennifer Bourke - Registrar

People you’ll need to know!

Steven Crane - Counselor (A-K) Vikki Vice - Counselor (L-Z) Kary Gomez - Career Specialist

Counseling Center

RHS Counselors provide

1. Academic Support 2. Personal-Social Development 3. Career Exploration

RHS Counselor Services

       Provide support for the academic, personal, and social needs of students through individual counseling and through group counseling.

Act as a consultant to teachers, parents and administration in regards to students' educational and personal needs.

Provide referral information for students and parents relating to outside support agencies and services.

Provide information and coordination on testing and assessments.

Provide college and career information and resources for students and parents.

Provide group instruction to support The High School and Beyond Plan.

Provide ongoing support and information regarding academic requirements and graduation.

SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS

http://www.rochester.wednet.edu/Domain/250

Middle School v. High School

     Socially: friendships are usually made with others who share common interests and values, goals, involvement in clubs or sports, etc. More freedoms Your grades matter and are never to be removed from your transcript Appropriate dress and good personal hygiene is important!

Missing more than 4 days/semester negatively impacts your grades, particularly in ‘lab’ classes such as PE and Science

Washington State Graduation Requirements

Four statewide requirements as determined by the State Board of Education:     Pass a minimum number of credits in high school classes.

Earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement [High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) for Reading and Writing, and the End of Course Exams in Algebra, Geometry, and Biology. (Legislation pending) Complete a Senior Culminating Project Craft a High School and Beyond Plan

RHS Graduation Requirements

          English 4.0 credits Math (Alg 1, Geometry, Alg 2) 3.0 credits Social Studies 3.5 credits Science 3.0 credits Career & Technical Ed (CTE) Health and Fitness 1.0 credits 2.0 credits Arts Pathways Electives

Total

1.0 credits 1.0 credits (.25 per year) 4.0 credits

22.5 credits

Typical 9

th

Grade Schedule

Semester 1

English 9 A

Semester 2

English 9 B World Geography Civics Physical or Environmental Science A Physical or Environmental Science B Algebra 1 A Health Algebra 1 B Personal Fitness CTE or Art CTE or Art

Need to Know Policies

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ATTENDANCE

Students limited to 11 absences per semester. After 11 absences, student is at risk for losing credit for that class. Attendance is important and students struggle when they are not in school consistently.

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SCHEDULE CHANGE PROCEDURE

Must be within the first six (6) days of the semester:

Student completes Schedule Change Request Form and returns to the counselor within the appropriate time.

Counselor meets with the student to determine appropriateness of request and to advise student and/or parent.

IF A CLASS IS OPEN and it is within the first six (6) days of the semester, schedule changes are considered for the following reasons only:  Student needs to take a required course  Inappropriate skill level/placement    Lack of prerequisite Taken and received credit previously Previously failed subject with the same teacher  Mechanical error (e.g., missing periods, double scheduled periods, canceled or newly formed classes)  A change in educational plans or goals of the student

Pathways

Pathways is a life skills and planning curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12. It aims to help students make clear, careful and creative plans for life beyond high school. It is designed to:  Encourage student engagement  Enhance student achievement  Involve parents or guardians  Pathways is a required class

Opportunities for College Credit in High School 

Advanced Placement Program

Current AP courses offered at Rochester High School for juniors and seniors include: AP Language & Comp, AP Literature, AP Human Geography and AP Environmental Science. 

Running Start

Provides juniors and seniors the opportunity to attend the college tuition-free and earn credits which translate into high school credits.

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Articulation Agreements with Local Colleges (Formerly Tech Prep)

Tech Prep Funding was eliminated, but some articulation agreements are still in place.

Student Leadership Organizations

Career Development Events

Leadership Soft Skills Communication Problem Solving Professionalism Life skills Self Confidence Teamwork Critical Thinking Time Management Job Skills Accountability

75,4 81,8

Reading HSPE

81,2 RHS 79 78,9 WA State 82,9 82,6 81,2 81,3 72,5 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

86,1 86,8

Writing HSPE

89 86,7 RHS 89,5 WA State 89,4 86 86,3 84,5 85,4 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

29,6 49,6

Math HSPE

RHS WA State 45,4 34,4 41,7 32 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

58,2

Algebra EOC

RHS WA State 77,6 71,1 64,3 2010-11 2011-12

64,6

Geometry EOC

School vs. State Performance

RHS WA State 83,3 79,1 73,5 2010-11 2011-12

21 40

Science HSPE/EOC

RHS WA State 62,4 64,3 40,2 44,8 42,5 49,9 21,9 38,8 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-2012

100 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50

On-Time Graduation Rate

RHS WA State 64 72 70 72 70 74 78 77 86 77 93 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-2011 2011-12

Extended Graduation Rate

RHS WA State 100 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 71 77 78 77 79 79 83 83 92 78 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 99 2011-12

Washington Achievement Index Rochester High School

Washington Achievement Index RHS Four-Year Trend

Intervention Services at RHS Learning Assistance Program (LAP): 1) Algebra Support 2) Reading Strategies 3) APEX Credit Retrieval (11 th & 12 th graders) 4) Summer School English Language Learners (ELL): 1) 1 period class for instruction 2) Monitoring of academic progress 3) Translation services for parents + home communication

Intervention Services for Students with Disabilities: Special Education (for students with an IEP) 1) Specially designed instruction in Reading, Writing, & Math 2) Production Lab to support general education academic classes 3) Accommodations for testing and general education 4) Life Skills 5) 18-21 Transition Program Section 504 Accommodation Plans: 1) Provides accommodations in general education to support students with a mild disability 2) Coordinated through your School Counselor

Research shows the

more involved

students are, the

less likely they are to struggle

in school.

RHS LINK CREW

BRINGING FROSH INTO THE RHS FAMILY!

Leadership and ASB

Be Awesome Instead!

WASC Road Trip to Pasco!

Blue and Gold Days!

RHS Spirit Crew

Blue Shoe Fridays!

LET’S GO WARRIORS!

Go Big Blue!

Life Skills and Leadership

Every Thursday: Art projects, Play Wii, Holiday shopping trip, Scooter races, Kickball, Letters to Soldiers, etc.

Leadership and National Honor Society working together to provide Christmas for needy families!

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Activities/Clubs/Sports

Annual (Yearbook) Associated Student Body Band & Choir Baseball Basketball – Boys and Girls Cheer Squad Cross Country Drama Club Family Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Fastpitch Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Football FFA Golf – Boys and Girls Jazz Band Knowledge Bowl Leadership National Honor Society Soccer – Boys and Girls Track Voice of Youth Volleyball Wrestling – Boys and Girls

You Can Help!

Be Connected and Involved

 Attend Fall parent conferences and Spring Student-Led conferences  Participate in student-led decisions  Engage in student-led discussions about interests and plans  Strengthen parent-school connection  Get involved in the Booster Club  Check Skyward (Family Access) frequently… (primary way of teachers communicating)

9

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GRADE ORIENTATION

Tuesday, August 27 th At Rochester High School (Details will be sent in August)

On Staying Involved…

I tell my child, if I seem obsessed to always know where you've been, it is because my DNA will be found at the scene.

Robert Brault

Questions and Answers

 Thanks for attending !!!

 We look forward to seeing you soon!

 Special Services Q & A in the library with Director Joan Halverstadt