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Agenda
1.
Registration process overview and handouts
2.
Freshman courses of study
3.
How does RHS place students in core academic courses
4.
How to select classes for 9th grade
5.
Online registration instructions
6.
Arena registration
GRACIELA FERNANDEZ
ROBYN PASCO
PHILOMENA CRONE
JASON BRADLEY
NANCY MUŇOZ
JEFF CLARK
Counselor (A-D)
Counselor (E-LA)
Counselor (LE-RH)
Counselor (RI-Z)
Intervention Counselor
Special Services Coordinator
ANGELA SANCHEZ
SHELLY DAVIS
DAYLE EDGERTON
JASON WILSON
DAVID BYRD
School Psychologist
School Psychologist
Nurse
Assistant Principal (Counseling)
Principal
Contact Information
 Email
First initial & last name
Example: [email protected]
 Phone
Cindy Travasso, Registrar
(916) 782-3753 x 3020
 Web Site
www.rosevilletigers.org
1. Tracks Through RHS: Course Selection Guide
2. Course Selection Sheet/4-Year Plan
3. New Student Enrollment Packet
4. High School Transition Tips
5. Freshman Resource Sheet
 Your primary resource for selecting classes
 Complete course descriptions
 Minimum graduation requirements & UC/CSU ag requirements (page 4)
 Sample 4-year plans/recommended courses of
study to best prepare students for all post-high
school education options (page 5)
Graduation and
UC/CSU a-g Requirements
Earning Credits at RHS
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
FALL TERM
SPRING TERM
August – December
January - May
Integrated Math
English 9
Art 1
Freshman Seminar/Health
4 Courses = 40 Credits
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Spanish 1
PE 9
Earth Science
Freshman Seminar/Health
4 Courses = 40 Credits
TOTAL FOR YEAR = 80 credits
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 a Freshman Courses of Study
program 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-Readiness
Courses of Study
Pre-AP 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 course of study
Advancement Via Individual
Determination
• 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 Pre-AP
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
 Positive Power is a year long course
Course of study descriptions
AVID and Positive Power
are year long courses
Check your preferred
course
AVIDof9study here
8th Grade English Recommendation
(GMRT Reading Assessment – Given in May)
Academic
Literacy
English 9
Lab
CP English 9
English 9 Lab will be added if
GMRT results indicate that
remediation is necessary
All students will take
CP English 9
English 9 Lab
Math Placement
“D” or lower in Math 8
ACCESS to IM1
AND
Integrated Math 1
Completed Math 8 OR
IM 1 with a “D” or lower
Integrated Math 1
Completed IM 1 with
“C” or better
Integrated Math 2
IM 1
Choose IM 1 or
IM 2
Science Placement
Math Placement
Integrated
Math I
Integrated
Math II
CP Earth
Science
Biology
Choose Earth
Science or Biology
Earth Science
Electives
Other Electives
Speech and Debate
Peer Helping
Journalism
Yearbook
French
Spanish
Arts
Art
Band & Guitar
Drama & Dance
Choir & Musical Theater
Piano Lab
CTE
Introduction to Engineering
Exploring Computer Science
Information Technology
Business Concepts
Business Finance (Accounting)
Multimedia
Web design
Computer Applications
Media Productions
Fashion Design
Intro to Food & Beverage
When selecting courses, look for:
pre-requisites, grade level restrictions, and
whether the course meet a-g
Indicate your career requirements
interest and post high
Be certain to select 4
school education plan
alternates (electives)
Spanish 1
Beginning Guitar
Choose 2 electives
Art 1
French 1
Speech & Debate
Business Concepts
Course Selection Sheet
 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
Go to www.rjuhsd.us
A few TIPS
1)Refer to the handout “Online Registration Instructions”
and follow each step
2)Be sure to select “2015-2016, Pre-Enrollment”
3)Select “8th Grade” as student’s current grade level
4)Input all pertinent medical conditions AND immunization
records
5)Print the “Enrollment Confirmation Page”
Important Dates
Student’s
Last Name
Date
Time
A-G
February 4th
4:30 – 6:30
H-N
February 12th
4:30 – 6:30
O-Z
February 17th
4:30 – 6:30
Counselors will review course selections
 If you do not have access to a computer,
please consider the following options:
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Come to the RHS College and Career Center
between 7:30 and 4:00pm
Visit the local public Library
A computer lab will be available during arena
registration
 If you have additional questions, please contact
Ms. Travasso) at [email protected] or 7823753 x3020
What to bring to Arena Reg.
RESIDENCE
VERIFICATION
IMMUNIZATION
RECORDS
Enrollment
Confirmation
Emergency
Card
Course
selection sheet