1. WELCOME PARENTS AND STUDENTS
CLASS OF 2022

2. Preparing for High School Graduation in 2022
To Graduate, you will need:
24 Credits
State Assessments:
Smarter Balanced ELA
Smarter Balanced Math
WCAS Science
(Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science)
High School and Beyond plan

3. State Assessment Requirements
ELA/Math in 10th grade, Science test in 11th

4. Credits Needed to Graduate24
4 credits in English
3 credits in Math
3 credits in Science
3 credits in Social Studies
1.5 credits in PE
1 credit in Career and Technical Education (CTE)
2 credits in Fine Art (1 credit can be Pers. Pathway)
.5 credit in Health
.5 credit in Careers and Financial Literacy
3.5 credits in Electives
2 credits in World Language (both can be Personalized Pathway)

5. Personalized Pathway
Courses that lead to a specific post high school career or educational outcome chosen by the student and based on the student’s interests and High School and Beyond Plan; intended to provide a focus for the student’s learning. Student may request a waiver of up to 2 credits within the 24-credit framework (1 Art credit; 1 or 2 credits of World Language).

6. 9th Grade/Freshman Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Language Arts 9 or Honors
Math (Placement)
Science (Placement)
Health
World Geography or
AP Human Geography
PE Elective
MS Office (CTE) or World Language or Performing Arts
-0- Hour class

7. High School and Beyond Planning
BEGINNING NEXT WEEK!!!
Middle School visits
4 year planning tool
Mr. Jelinek

8. Credit for courses taken in
Middle School
Middle school students can receive high school credit for classes taken in middle school.
Request form from Mrs. Markel once you arrive at RHS or at any point before graduation.
Math and Foreign Language
Once grades are recorded on transcript, they cannot be removed!

10. CTE Dual Credit
Allows students to earn high school and college credit at the same time.
85% or better
Courses:
Advanced Plant Science, Automotive, Careers in Ed, Microsoft Office, Intro to Marketing, Careers and Financial Literacy

11. AVID Elective Class Advancement Via Individual Determination
Commitment to the program for 4 years
Addresses organization, time management, study skills, and navigating the college and scholarship application process.
Interview/Teacher Recommendation

12. Tri-Tech Skills Center
Available to students starting Junior Year
Applications are accepted in March of Sophomore year
Opportunity to learn skills to be successful in entry-level jobs while earning HS credit and possibly college credit
Bus Transportation is provided
Culinary, Dental, Radio, Nursing (credit equiv)

13. Running Start CBC and WSU-TC
Informational meeting in February of Sophomore year
Earn both HS and College credit
Richland SD pays the college tuition
Family responsible for transportation and fees
Open to 11th and 12th graders; Placement test

14. College in the High School
Gives students opportunity to take college courses while remaining on RHS campus
Courses taught by RHS teachers
Courses available in 10-12th grade
Must pass a college placement test
Earn college credit/build official college transcript
$35 per credit/CWU

15. Advanced Placement (AP) courses
Challenging college level courses (all subjects)
Taken at RHS
Other than prerequisites, the only requirement for becoming an AP student is willingness to work hard!
Student pays to take AP Exam in May
Colleges grant credit or waive courses

16. Credit/Grade for Repeated Courses
If student repeats a course to improve grade or GPA, student requests “Credit/Grade for Repeated Courses” from Mrs. Markel.
The higher of the 2 grades will be calculated into the student’s GPA.
Credit will only count once towards graduation credits.

17. Check PowerSchool
Richland School District requires all students to carry a minimum load of 6 courses each semester in grades 9-12.
Monitor your student’s progress by accessing PowerSchool to check grades, attendance and class schedules.

18. Earn credits before August
Incoming 9th graders should consider Summer School to earn high school credit.
Upon completion of 8th grade, students can register for Summer School…online registration in May (rsd.edu)
APEX courses (health, PE…)
50-70 hours for a semester class
Tuition
Tri-Tech Summer School (May 15/Free)

19. Master Schedule
We are all excited to provide information to help you and your student make important scheduling decisions!
RHS offerings are based on student enrollment and interest in a class (registration each spring)
SELECT COURSES CAREFULLY!!!!
The choices made will determine student and teacher schedules in the fall.
Schedule changes will only be done under exceptional circumstances.

20. Mrs. Markel
I LOVE being a professional school counselor because…. …it allows me to empower and inspire strength in my students. Students seek help from people they know and trust; as a school counselor, I hope that I am that person for my students. My students are my first priority. At all times, I serve as an advocate for my students….believing that every person needs to be loved, treated with respect and experience success no matter how small. I believe in motiving my students to take an active role in their life and developing the “whole” student—academically, socially and emotionally.

21. Communicate, Communicate, Communicate! 
Play an active role in your student’s life! Attend Parent Conferences Ask for progress reports Call for referrals/resources! Open door policy