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 `

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

5. 9TH GRADE Social Studies REQUIREMENTS
Students need 1 credit of World History in 9th grade.
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.
Students must have the prerequisite of Algebra 1 or a higher math in 8th grade to be considered. *exception – see middle school counselor

8. Science Graduation Requirements
3 credits/years
Physical Science (Intro to Chemistry, Intro to Physics) - 1 credit (9th)
Biology - 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
Algebra 2A and Algebra 2B
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus or AP Statistics

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, and will be counted towards the 22 total credits needed to graduate. They will not be calculated into the GPA.

12. More Graduation Requirements
Visual, Performing, Applied Arts-1 credit (2 semesters)
Modern World Language – 2 credits
Health & Physical Education- 1 credit – 2 different options
Wellness 1 and Wellness 2 OR
Physical Activity Course and Health
* Middle School credit for gym leads to health class.

13. Modern World Languages
Choices: German, Spanish, French, American Sign Language and Chinese
Students who are successful in level 1 of a modern world language will be recommended to go on to level 2. *private schools
Students should get teacher recommendations/signatures
Students must complete 2.0 credits of the same language.

14. Electives

15. Other Electives See back of card for complete list Art Business
Design & Technology
English
Family & Consumer Science
Performing Arts Department
Physical Education
World Language

16. Scheduling Card Details
Alternates are needed.
Signatures needed for students currently in their first year of a modern world language class and looking to take a second year. Also, for math classes where students are currently taking Algebra 1 or higher at the middle school.
Science block applications must be turned in with the schedule card at student input.

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

18. Four Year Plan 11th grade 12th grade Course 1st semester 2nd semester
Credit 1.
English
LA 11 1
LA 12 2.
Math
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus 3.
Social Studies
Government
Economic
Elective 4.
Science
Chemistry or Physics 5. 6.

19. Academic Recognition Scholars of Highest Distinction GPA 3.9 – 4.0
AP: 4 or more courses
ACT composite of 32 or higher
Scholars of Distinction
GPA 3.8 – or higher
AP: 3 or more courses
ACT Composite of 28 or higher
Scholars of Achievement
GPA 3.5 – or higher
AP: 2 or more courses
ACT composite of 26 or higher

20. College Recommendations
College are looking for:
4 years of English
4 years of Math
Minimum 3 years of Science*
Minimum 3 years of Social Studies*
Minimum 2 years of Modern World Language
Competitive schools look for AP classes in areas of strength and interest
* Students who are doing well and have the capacity of being successful at the next level should continue on for a 4th year!

21. Other Options Summer Learning Program Credit by Exam
Students can take summer classes for high school credit
Credit Recovery
Credit Ahead - make room in schedule
View summer learning program brochures online in late March.

22. Educational Development Plan
Username: RHS
Password: falcons

23. Student Success Skills
Arrive to class prepared
Stay organized
Use a planner everyday!
Understand assignments and homework
Listen and focus in class
Keep track of attendance
Keep track of grades - MyRCS
Communicate with teachers
Ask for help!
Use Mentors! (transition program)
Have a dependable study buddy
Ask the teacher for help!
Study everyday after school! mins. per core subject, more before a quiz/test

24. Stay Informed and Connected!
RHS webpage
Parent Newsletter
Daily Announcements on-line
School Messenger
PTSA
Key Information (ex: Report Cards – on MyRCS)
Staff addresses/voic
Go to Parent/Teacher Conferences
Counselor Webpage
Counselor Newsletter
District Webpage
Parent & Community
District Info
Board of Education

25. Thank you for attending
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