Welcome RBV Parents REGISTRATION PRENSENTATION

Lisa BerryA – B Dana Galasso C – GL Kristen Piña GO – L Areli SimpsonM – P Tim Roty Q – R & ELD Allyson Fellars S – Z Angel Chavarin Intervention Counselor Barbara Benavidez All students in special education

3 SUBJECTCredits ENGLISH40 Credits SOCIAL SCIENCE (World His 1, World His 2, US His, Gov/Econ) 40 Credits MATHEMATICS (Must pass Algebra 1 and Geometry) 30 Credits SCIENCE (1 Life, 1 Physical)20 Credits FINE ART OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE10 Credits PHYSICAL EDUCATION30 Credits ELECTIVES50 Credits TOTAL220 Credits *** ***Must pass State-Mandated Health curriculum ***Must pass the California High School Exit Exam (Language Arts and Math)

“A-G” courses must be completed with ‘C’ grade or higher 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

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 11 th grade English class during CST testing See RBV Counseling web page for more infoRBV Counseling web page

COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING SAT & ACT Dates SAT : Visit  2012 Dates: March 10 th, May 5 th and June 2 nd ACT : Visit  2012 Dates: April 14 th and June 9 th

Registration Timeline 1.Your students will attend the Registration Presentation on: JUNIORSFebruary 23, 2012 SOPHOMORES March 22, 2012 FRESHMAN April 12, Counselors will meet with your students individually to discuss their course selections and create individualized academic plans by grade level. Students must bring their completed Course Worksheet to their meeting. JUNIORSMonth of MARCH SOPHOMORES Month of APRIL FRESHMAN Month of MAY

Registration Materials Students must bring all completed and signed forms to registration meeting (if applicable) 1.Course Worksheet Must have all required teacher signatures for: Electives, Sports, ASB, Yearbook. 2.Honors Waiver needed if student elects to take course that is not recommended or has not fulfilled prerequisite. Avaible from in the Counseling Office 3.T.A. Form (11 th and 12 th Grade only) If your student requests to be a Teacher’s Aide

Registration Information The Course Catalog and Registration information available on the RBV Counseling website at 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 on the RBVHS Counseling Website.

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

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

Reminders There is NO SUMMER SCHOOL available Honors classes do not need to be taken in block. (except incoming 9 th graders). Early Assessment Program(EAP) – 11 th 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.

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

Personality Profile “Do What You Are” Career Interest Profiler Research colleges & majors Admissions statistics are available for prior graduating classes Sign up for college visits Over 75 colleges visit the RBV College & Career Center Research scholarships Create a “Résumé” 14 NAVIANCE

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