1. High School Planning Class of 2016 Diplomas, Classes & More

2. Vocabulary Requisite- a class required by NYS in order to graduate Requisite- a class required by NYS in order to graduate Prerequisite- a course that must be taken before another (ex. Studio art must be taken before any other art course) Prerequisite- a course that must be taken before another (ex. Studio art must be taken before any other art course) Semester- a half year course, fall or spring Semester- a half year course, fall or spring Elective- a course that is not required but of interest to you Elective- a course that is not required but of interest to you Credit- 1credit=1 year long course that meets daily in which a student earns a passing grade Credit- 1credit=1 year long course that meets daily in which a student earns a passing grade 0.5 credit= a year long course that meets every other day or meets every day for only 1 semester 0.5 credit= a year long course that meets every other day or meets every day for only 1 semester

3. Grade Level- Grade Level- for a student to move to the next grade level, s/he must accumulate 5 ½ credits (ex. With 5 ½ credits you become a 10 th grader; 11 credits puts you in 11 th grade) Transcript- a summary of the courses you’ve taken throughout high school including your final grades. This will be sent to the colleges of your choice. Transcript- a summary of the courses you’ve taken throughout high school including your final grades. This will be sent to the colleges of your choice. AP Courses- Advanced Placement Courses are college level courses offered from 10 th through 12 th grades. Depending on the AP exam score, college credit could be given. The final exam costs $ 85. AP Courses- Advanced Placement Courses are college level courses offered from 10 th through 12 th grades. Depending on the AP exam score, college credit could be given. The final exam costs $ 85. IB Courses- International Baccalaureate Courses are very rigorous, demanding courses that can also give you college credit. The final exam costs $ 140. Each additional test is $96. IB Courses- International Baccalaureate Courses are very rigorous, demanding courses that can also give you college credit. The final exam costs $ 140. Each additional test is $96. Class Rank- Students averages each year are put in rank order from the highest (#1) to the lowest. Class Rank- Students averages each year are put in rank order from the highest (#1) to the lowest. Weighting- For the purpose of ranking, classes are weighted: Honors=1.02, AP & IB-SL=1.03, IB-HL=1.04. Weighting- For the purpose of ranking, classes are weighted: Honors=1.02, AP & IB-SL=1.03, IB-HL=1.04. * There is currently discussion by the district to change the weighting system* * There is currently discussion by the district to change the weighting system*

4. Diplomas Offered International Baccalaureate- an international diploma which includes the same requirements as an Advanced Regents Diploma and beyond International Baccalaureate- an international diploma which includes the same requirements as an Advanced Regents Diploma and beyond Advanced Regents/Honors- must pass 8 regents exams (65%) and earn 3 credits in a foreign language Advanced Regents/Honors- must pass 8 regents exams (65%) and earn 3 credits in a foreign language Regents Diploma- Must pass 5 regents exams and a foreign language proficiency exam, with a 65% or higher Regents Diploma- Must pass 5 regents exams and a foreign language proficiency exam, with a 65% or higher I.E.P. - a high school diploma for some students in Special Education I.E.P. - a high school diploma for some students in Special Education

5. Advance Regents/ Honors Diploma English- 4 credits* English- 4 credits* Social Studies- 4 credits** Social Studies- 4 credits** Math- 3 credits** Math- 3 credits** Science- 3 credits** Science- 3 credits** Health -.5 credits Health -.5 credits Art and/ or Music- 1 credit Art and/ or Music- 1 credit Foreign Language- 3 credits* Foreign Language- 3 credits* Physical Education – 2 credits (four years every other day) Physical Education – 2 credits (four years every other day) * = Regents Exam required * = Regents Exam required

6. Regents Diploma English- 4 credits* English- 4 credits* Social Studies- 4 credits** Social Studies- 4 credits** Math- 3 credits* Math- 3 credits* Science- 3 credits* Science- 3 credits* Health -.5 credits Health -.5 credits Art and/ or Music- 1 credit Art and/ or Music- 1 credit Foreign Language- 1 credit Foreign Language- 1 credit Physical Education – 2 credits Physical Education – 2 credits * = Regents Exam required * = Regents Exam required

7. What classes will I take in 9 th grade? Your Schedule will look something like this: 1. English 9 (R or H) 2. Global Studies I (R or H) 3. Integrated Algebra* or Algebra A 4. Earth Science* (R or H) 5. E.S. Lab (odd) / P.E. (even) 6. Lunch 7. Foreign Language I or II 8. Art / Music 9. Study Hall/Elective/Support Class

8. Who chooses my classes? Your 8 th grade teachers will give recommendations for your 9 th grade classes. (R or H) Your 8 th grade teachers will give recommendations for your 9 th grade classes. (R or H) Your grades and effort will help your teachers decide where to place you for 9 th grade Your grades and effort will help your teachers decide where to place you for 9 th grade

9. Honors vs. Regents Honors Recommendation: Honors Recommendation: 90’s average 90’s average Quality assignments turned in on time consistently Quality assignments turned in on time consistently Excellent class participation and effort Excellent class participation and effort

10. Exciting Opportunities in the High School Fun electives such as:  CAD drawing  Technical photography  Introduction to Broadcast/TV  Basic Electricity/Electronics  Clothing and textiles  Child Development  Foreign Foods  American Sign Language  Business Law  Ceramics  Psychology  Comparative Religions  Elements of Theatre and much more!!

11. Technology Center Offered to 11 th and 12 th Graders Programs include: Graphic design Graphic design Media arts/video production Media arts/video production Computer Training Computer Training Fashion & Retail Marketing Fashion & Retail Marketing Auto body Auto body Automechanics Automechanics Small Engines Small Engines Construction Project Management Construction Project Management Electrical Construction Technology Electrical Construction Technology Finish Carpentry Finish Carpentry

12. JV Sports in High School Fall Fall Cheerleading Cheerleading Football Football Volleyball Volleyball Golf Golf Cross Country Cross Country Field hockey Field hockey Soccer Soccer Tennis Tennis Winter Winter Basketball Basketball Wrestling Wrestling Cheerleading Cheerleading Spring Spring Softball Softball Lacrosse Lacrosse Track and Field Track and Field Baseball Baseball Tennis Tennis

13. Clubs offered at the High School Student Council Student Council Yearbook Yearbook International Club International Club Mentoring Club Mentoring Club School Newspaper School Newspaper Environmental Conservation Environmental Conservation Ski Club Ski Club SADD SADD Poetry Club Poetry Club Flying Model Club Flying Model Club T.V. Studio Broadcasting T.V. Studio Broadcasting Amnesty International Amnesty International Performing Arts Club Performing Arts Club Gaming Club Gaming Club Technology Club Technology Club Art Club Art Club Medical Society Medical Society Lacrosse Club Lacrosse Club Model UN Club Model UN Club Girl’s Weight lifting club Girl’s Weight lifting club French Club French Club Astronomy Club Astronomy Club Right to Life Club Right to Life Club

14. RHHS Guidance Counselors Ms. Volk – Last names A-F Ms. Volk – Last names A-F Ms. Schmidt – Last names G-O Ms. Schmidt – Last names G-O Ms. Mahoney – Last names P-Z Ms. Mahoney – Last names P-Z