WELCOME TO RHS 8TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT

TOPICS FOR THIS EVENING 9TH GRADE REQUIREMENTS & Schedule OVERVIEW OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Four Year Plan Summer Learning Program Career Cruising & EDPs Tips for Student Success Parent Resources

9TH GRADE ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS Choice #1: Language Arts 9 Choice #2: HONORS Language Arts 9 Selection process includes application & writing sample. Summer Reading: see course description book `

English Graduation Requirements 4 years/credits LA 9 LA 10 11th grade Language Arts 12th grade Language Arts

9TH GRADE Social Studies REQUIREMENTS Students need 1 credit of World History in 9th grade. (Pick both) Early World History & Modern World History

Social Studies Graduation Requirements 3 credits/years World History-1 credit (9th) US History- 1 credit (10th) Government- .5 credit (11th) Economics-.5 credit (11th)

9TH GRADE SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS Choice #1:PHYSICAL SCIENCE Choice #2:PHYSICAL SCIENCE/BIOLOGY BLOCK students will have Physical science 1st semester for 2 hours & Biology 2nd semester for 2 hours. (4 semesters total) Students should consult with science teachers and current counselor to make sure it’s an appropriate placement.

Science Graduation Requirements 3 credits/years Integrated Physical Science-1 credit (9th) Integrated Biology Science-1 credit (10th) Chemistry or Physics-1 credit (11th or 12th)

9TH GRADE MATH REQUIREMENTS If a student is successful in their current math class it is common for them to move on to the next math level. Math teachers will make recommendations!

Math Sequence Algebra Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Calculus

Math Graduation Requirements 4 credits/years Each student must minimally complete coursework through Algebra 2. A math or math related course must be taken in the final year of high school. High School courses taken in Middle school may be used to satisfy the MMC requirement and credits (not GPA) will be counted towards the 22 total credits needed to graduate.

More Graduation Requirements Visual, Performing, Applied Arts-1 credit (2 semesters) Health & Physical Education- 1 credit Individual Wellness (.5 credit recommended for grade 9 & 10) Group Wellness (.5 credit recommended for grade 11 & 12) Online Learning Experience-no credit

Electives

World Languages Choices: German, Spanish, French Students who are doing well and successful in level 1 of a foreign language will be recommended to go on to level 2. Students should get teacher recommendations Students who haven’t begun a F.L. in MS can begin at level 1

Other Electives See back of card for complete list Art Business Design & Technology English Family & Consumer Science Music

Scheduling Card Details Make sure semester add up to 12 on front of card Semester courses (i.e. 2d art, computer apps, guitar, woods, foods, CAD 1 etc.) need backups or alternates on backside of card. Signatures Ask a Counselor

Four Year Plan 9th grade 10th grade Course 1st semester 2nd semester Credit 1. English LA 9 1 LA 10 2. Math 3. Science Physical Science Biology 4. Social Studies World History US History 5. Elective 6.

Four Year Plan 11th grade 12th grade Course 1st semester 2nd semester Credit 1. English TBA 1 2. Math 3. Social Studies Government Economic 4. Science Chemistry or Physics Chemistry of Physics 5. 6.

College Recommendations College are looking for: 4 years of English Minimum 3 years of Math* Minimum 3 years of Science* Minimum 3 years of Social studies* Minimum 2 years of Foreign Language* Competitive schools look for AP classes * Students who are doing well and have the capacity of being successful at the next level should continue on for a 4th year!

Credit Recovery Correspondence & Online Classes Students can take summer classes for High School credit Make-up work Make room in schedule for Band/Choir and Foreign Language Pick up Summer Packets in Counseling Office or online.

Educational Development Plan Let’s take a look at Career Cruising!! www.careercruising.com Username: RHS Password: Falcons

Student Success Skills Arrive to class prepared Stay organized Use a planner everyday! Understand assignments and hw ask for help! Listen and focus in class Keep track of attendance Keep track of grades Communicate with teachers Ask for help Use Mentors! Have a dependable study buddy Ask the teacher for help! Study everyday after school!

Stay Informed and Connected! RHS webpage Parent Newsletter Sign up for “Mail out” PTSA Key Information (ex: Report Cards info) Staff email addresses/voicemail Go to Parent conferences District Webpage Parent Connect MyRCS

Thank you for attending Thank you for attending! Located in the Mall are Academic Departments, Clubs, PTSA, Band, & Courtesy Driving School. Located in the Café are the Athletic Coaches and Athletic Boosters. THE STORE IS OPEN!!