1. 2016-2017 9th Grade Registration Rio Vista High School
Tony Martin, Principal
Chris Nichols, Assistant Principal
Dana Stockton, Counselor

2. When should you start thinking about life after high school?

3. High School Transcript
It is your scorecard!
It is how colleges/employers evaluate you.
It is the official/legal record of: student efforts/grades accomplishments extra-curricular activities

4. High School Transcript
Remember colleges look at all grades from freshman year to the senior year.
You must do your best in all classes in order to keep your GPA high enough to be admitted to the college of your choice.
Community service is important in so many ways so make sure you keep up with the hours and places you serve. This will help in college and scholarship applications.

5. Credits High School Classes are broken down into semesters and credits
One semester in one class is ½ credit
Must earn a semester average of 70
One full year in a class is 1 full credit
Semesters may be averaged for a passing grade of 70
Excessive absences will result in loss of credit

6. GPA and Class Rank Rio Vista HS uses Weighted Scale
GPA is calculated using semester grades of all subjects
AP, Honors and Dual credit are weighted*:
Ex. Regular class: 100
Ex. Honors: 105
Ex. AP or Dual Credit: 110
*Students must take AP exam in order to receive weight for AP courses.

7. Grade Level Classification
Freshman – Promoted from 8th grade or have less than 5 credits
Sophomore – 5 credits
Junior – 10 credits
Senior – 15 credits

8. What if I don’t pass a course?
You must continue repeating the course until you receive credit

9. What is a Credit? One credit = 1 full year in a class
One half credit = 1 semester of a class
To earn credit:
Semester average must be 70% or better
Must attend 90% of days
Clara

10. Foundation Plan Endorsements Distinguished Performance
Acknowledgements
Distinguished
Endorsements
Michelle
Foundation Plan

11. Graduation Plans Foundation Endorsement(s) Distinguished
Foundation
Endorsement(s)
Distinguished
(eligible for top 10%)
Subject Area
Credits
English 4
Math 3
(Must include Algebra II)
Science
(Must include Chemistry & Physics)
Social Studies
Foreign Language 2
Fine Arts 1
Physical Education
Electives 5 6
Total Credits for Graduation: 22 26

12. Foundation Plan
Must be approved by administrator, counselor, and parent
Not the best preparation for college
Cannot select this program until completion of Sophomore year

13. Endorsements
All students are on this plan beginning their freshman year
Students select an Endorsement as part of their High School registration
Students follow a Plan of Study to complete Endorsement

14. Distinguished Program
Foundation Graduation Requirements &
One additional math credit, which must be Algebra II or higher
One additional science credit, which must include chemistry & physics
The curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement
World History

15. Distinguished
Four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II
Four credits in science
The remaining foundation plan curriculum requirements
The curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement
Michelle

16. Top 10% Rule
Students in the top 10% of their graduating class AND complete requirements for Distinguished Graduate are eligible for automatic admission to any public University in Texas (except UT).
To be eligible:
Top 10% [UT – 7%]
Enroll after HS [2yrs]
Apply by the college deadline
SAT or ACT scores

17. Performance Acknowledgement
For Outstanding Performance:
In a dual credit course – 12 hours with a B or better
Earning an Associates Degree
In bilingualism and biliteracy – 3+ years of Foreign Language
On a college AP test (Score of 3 or higher)
On the PSAT, ACT, SAT
PSAT = commended scholar or higher
ACT-PLAN = college readiness in two of four subject areas
SAT = combined reading and math score of 1250+
ACT = composite score of 28 (excluding writing)
For earning a nationally/internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

18. ENDORSEMENTS STEM Business & Industry Arts & Humanities Public Service
Multi-Disciplinary Studies

19. MULTIDISCIPLINARY 4 x 4 Option
*This endorsement is required for entrance to most colleges & universities
*Most students will earn this endorsement along with their other chosen endorsement
Foundation Graduation Requirements &
One additional math course that must include Algebra II
One additional science course that must include Chemistry and Physics
BIM
World History

20. STEM
The STEM endorsement may be the right pathway for a student interested in careers such as a biochemist, bioengineer, civil engineer, electrical engineer, medical scientists, mechanical engineer, chemical engineer, environmental engineer, avionics technicians, and physicists.

21. STEM Mathematics Option
Foundation Graduation Requirements &
One additional advanced science
Two additional advanced math courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite
Pre Cal
Calculus
College Algebra / College Trig
(Total of 5 Math Credits)

22. STEM Science Option Foundation Graduation Requirements &
One additional advanced math
Two additional advanced science courses in addition to Chemistry and Physics
A & P
Environmental Systems
Scientific Research & Design
Advanced Animal Science
(Total of 5 Science Credits)

23. BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Possible career paths and interest areas for the Business & Industry Endorsement may include: Agricultural Science, Automotive Technology, Welding, Floral Design and Technology

24. BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Animal Science Option
Foundation Graduation Requirements &
One additional advanced math credit
One additional advanced science credit
Principles of Agriculture
Livestock Production
Advanced Animal Science
Practicum

25. BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Floral Design Option
Foundation Graduation Requirements &
One additional math credit
One additional science credit
Principles of Agriculture (can be taken concurrently with Art I)
Art I (can be taken concurrently with Principles of Ag)
Floral Design (certification possible)
Practicum

26. BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Mechanics and Metals
Foundation Graduation Requirements &
One additional advanced math credit
One additional advanced science credit
Principles of Agriculture
Ag Mechanic Metals
Ag Design and Fabrication
Choose one of the following:
Automotive (take concurrently with Design and Fabrication)
Welding (take concurrently with Design and Fabrication)
Practicum

27. BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Technology Option
Foundation Graduation Requirements &
One additional advanced math credit
One additional advanced science credit
BIM I
BIM II
Web Technologies
Animation

28. BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Yearbook Technology Option
Foundation Graduation Requirements &
One additional advanced math credit
One additional advanced science credit
BIM I
Yearbook I
Yearbook II
Yearbook III

29. ARTS & HUMANITIES
Possible career paths and interest areas for students pursuing an Arts and Humanities endorsement include courses related to Art, Band, Theater, World Languages, History, and Cultural Studies

30. ARTS & HUMANITIES Fine Arts Option
Foundation Graduation Requirements &
One additional advanced math credit
One additional advanced science credit
A coherent sequence of four credits from one of the following areas:
Art
Band
Band Ensemble
Jazz Band
Theater

31. ARTS & HUMANITIES Language other than English Option
Foundation Graduation Requirements &
One additional advanced math credit
One additional advanced science credit
A coherent sequence of four levels of Spanish

32. ARTS & HUMANITIES Social Studies Option
Foundation Graduation Requirements &
One additional advanced math credit
One additional advanced science credit
BIM
World History
Psychology (1/2 credit)
Sociology (1/2 credit)

33. PUBLIC SERVICE
Possible career paths and interest areas for students pursuing a Public Service endorsement include courses related to: nursing, physician’s assistant, hair stylist, hospital administrator, nutritionist, counselor, child care worker, social worker

34. PUBLIC SERVICE Health Science Option
Foundation Graduation Requirements &
One additional advanced math credit
One additional advanced science credit
Principles of Health Science/Medical Terminology
Health Science
Choose one of the following
Pharmacy Technician (certification possible)
Practicum

35. PUBLIC SERVICE Child Care/Development Option
Foundation Graduation Requirements &
One additional advanced math credit
One additional advanced science credit
Principles of Human Service/Hospitality
Child Development
Child Guidance
Practicum

36. PUBLIC SERVICE Cosmetology Option
Foundation Graduation Requirements &
One additional advanced math credit
One additional advanced science credit
Principles of Human Service/Hospitality
Choose one of the following
Lifetime Nutrition
Child Development
Cosmetology (Hill College-Jr & Sr)

37. Advanced Academics Benefits Prepare for college
Opportunity for more points toward your GPA
Possible college credits through AP exams and Dual Credit program
Clara

38. High School Honors
Honors courses are a privilege not a right. Therefore the following criteria will be used in determining if a student will be allowed into an honors course:
Student cannot have failed any class the previous year
Student must have a final average of 85 in the subject the previous year
For honors chemistry & physics, math and science grades must be 85
Current teacher must recommend student for class by signing course selection sheet

39. High School Honors
All honors courses require a summer assignment that is due on the first day of school.
Student will be removed from honors class if summer work is not satisfactorily completed and turned in on the first day of school
Student must have a cumulative average of 80 for the semester, or be removed
Students & Parents will be required to sign a contract

40. Testing Requirements

41. All tests are completely online
All Graduation Plans….
REQUIRE students to pass all 5 EOC/STAAR tests:
English 1
English 2
Algebra
Biology
U.S. History
All tests are completely online

42. Registering for Courses
What a 9th grade schedule will look like:
English I or Honors English I
Algebra I or Geometry
Biology or Honors Biology
World Geography or Honors World Geography
Spanish/Fine Arts/Athletics/PE/Endorsement

43. Registering for Courses
Complete Course Selection Forms and return to Mrs. Pruitt by
Friday, April 22nd.

44. RVHS Guidance Office Counselor – Dana Stockton
Phone – ext.247 –