1. WELCOME TO RHS
8TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT

2. 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

3. 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 `

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

5. 9TH GRADE Social Studies REQUIREMENTS
Students need 1 credit of World History in 9th grade. (Pick both)
Early World History & Modern World History

6. 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)

7. 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.

8. 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)

9. 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!

10. Math Sequence
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus
Calculus

11. 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.

12. 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

13. Electives

14. 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

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

16. 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

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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!

20. 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.

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

22. 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!

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

24. 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!!