1. Welcome Pirates C/O 2020
Counselor: Mrs. Arroyo

2. Stay Connected!!

3. How Can I See my Counselor?
Go to the Counseling Office located in the Administration Building.
During Break, Lunch, After School
Complete the Yellow Appointment Form.
Helpful Hints: Write Clearly and Be Specific

5. Why Visit the RHS Website?
You will be able to view all presentations provided by your counselor and any important information that you need to be aware of.
View School Calendar
Access staff contact information
Access Athletic information

6. How Should my Schedule Look?
English 9 / English 9E
Environmental Science / Agricultural Science
PE 1 / PE 3 / Conditioning and Fitness
World Geography / 9th Grade Seminar / Human Geography AP
Math 1A / Math 1 / Math 1E
Elective

7. Earning Credits You earn 5 credits for each class passed
A, B, C, or D are passing grades, F’s ARE NOT!
5 credits X 7 classes = 35 credits per semester.
If you pass all of your classes by the end of your Senior year, you will end up with 280 Credits!

8. Graduation Requirements
265 CREDITS
2.0 + Cumulative GPA (4 years)
Pass ALL class requirements

9. Class Graduation Requirements
4 YEARS OF ENGLISH
3 YEARS OF MATH: Math 1, Math 2, and Math 3
1 YEAR OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE
1 YEAR OF LIFE SCIENCE

10. Class Graduation Requirements
1 Year of Each:
WORLD HISTORY
US HISTORY
US GOVERNMENT/ECONOMICS

11. Class Graduation Requirements
3 YEARS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(ALL 9TH GRADERS MUST BE IN PE1, PE 3 or NJ1
1 YEAR OF FINE ARTS
1 YEAR OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE
1 SEMESTER OF WORLD GEOGRAPHY
1 SEMESTERS OF 9TH GRADE SEMINAR
90 ELECTIVE CREDITS

12. UC/CSU A-G Course List
Select courses from this list if you are interested in attending a 4 year university.
Meet required number of years in each A-G category
Students must pass all classes with a “C” or better. A grade of D or F in these classes MUST be repeated.

13. A-G Classes offered at RHS

14. Involvement Outside the Classroom
Colleges look at your accomplishments both inside and outside the classroom. Your academics are always the priority, but your involvement says a lot about you.
Don’t feel like you need to be involved in everything. Colleges want quality vs. quantity. They look for students who demonstrate a commitment to the things they love and are involved in.

15. What Should I be Doing as a Freshman?
Meet your Counselor
Get Involved
Get Good Grades
Explore Interests and Possible Careers
Build a portfolio and keep track of awards, certificates, volunteer work, etc.
Start learning about colleges
Visit different college campuses
REVIEW YOUR FRESHMAN CHECKLIST!!! Pick it up in front of the PAT.

17. Need Help in Math?

18. Reasons to Visit the Transition Center

19. Goals: Graduating with Honors
Students having an overall weighted grade point average of 3.5 or above for the first 7 semesters will receive a green and white cord to wear at graduation.

20. California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Life members will wear their gold cords at the graduation ceremony. Life membership is attained by qualifying for, and enrolling in, CSF 4 out of 6 semesters.
Get an application from Mr. Lewis in Room M-4 or in the Counseling office.

21. Events

22. Helpful Websites www.universityofcalifornia.edu www.ucop.edu/doorways