Agenda1. Registration process overview and handouts

2. Freshman courses of study

3. How does RHS place students in core academic courses

4. How to select classes for 9th grade

5. Online registration instructions

6. Arena registration

GRACIELA FERNANDEZ Counselor (A-D)ROBYN PASCO Counselor (E-LA)PHILOMENA CRONE Counselor (LE-RH)JASON BRADLEY Counselor (RI-Z)NANCY MUŇOZ Intervention CounselorJEFF CLARK Special Services Coordinator

ANGELA SANCHEZ School PsychologistSHELLY DAVIS School PsychologistDAYLE EDGERTON NurseJASON WILSON Assistant Principal (Counseling)DAVID BYRD Principal

Contact InformationEmail

First initial & last nameExample: jbradley@rjuhsd.us

PhoneCindy Travasso, Registrar(916) 782-3753 x 3020

Web Sitewww.rosevilletigers.org

1. Tracks Through RHS: Course Selection Guide

2. Course Selection Sheet/4-Year Plan

3. New Student Enrollment Packet

4. High School Transition Tips

5. Freshman Resource Sheet

Your primary resource for selecting classes

Complete course descriptions

Minimum graduation requirements & UC/CSU a-g requirements (page 4)

Sample 4-year plans/recommended courses of study to best prepare students for all post-high school education options (page 5)

Graduation and UC/CSU a-g

Requirements

Earning Credits at RHS

TOTAL FOR YEAR = 80 credits

FALL TERM

August – December

SPRING TERM

January - May1st Integrated Math2nd English 93rd Art 14th Freshman Seminar/Health

1st Spanish 12nd PE 93rd Earth Science4th Freshman Seminar/Health

4 Courses = 40 Credits 4 Courses = 40 Credits

Course Selection Sheet

Select Freshman Course of Study

Math, English and science course selections

Electives

Alternates

Post high school plan

4-year plan

Freshman Courses of Study

RHS has established a Freshman Courses of Study program to assist each student in making a smooth transition to high school while establishing a solid academic foundation

Each student and parent will select an academic program based on levels of achievement and past experiences as a student

Freshman Courses of Study are a crucial step in realizing our mission of preparing each student for college and career post-secondary options

Freshmen College-ReadinessCourses of Study

Pre-AP English 9 & GeographyPre-AP English 9 & Geography

AVID 9AVID 9

Freshman SeminarFreshman Seminar

Positive PowerPositive Power

CP English 9 / Geography & World Cultures

A Pre-AP course designed for students seeking a rigorous course of study designed to prepare them for a strong Advanced Placement program

Builds critical academic skills while developing the work habits and work ethic necessary for success in future AP courses

A rotating block course of study

Advancement Via Individual Determination

• A college-readiness system designed for students in the “academic middle” who desire support to develop college-readiness skills and prepare for four-year university admission

• Writing & reading skills are developed along with collaboration, organization, note-taking skills, time management, goal setting & team building

• AVID students can concurrently enroll in Pre-AP English 9/Geography and World Cultures

Freshman Seminar

Designed to improve key college readiness skills while broadening students’ understanding of and preparation for post-secondary education options

Promotes and reinforces student achievement in all required coursework taken while in high school

Rotating block with Health and Safety

Positive Power

For students needing to build positive academic experiences, including those who have previously struggled academically and behaviorally

Provides daily support and guidance through the use of student tutors and AVID strategies to help them succeed in their academic courses

Positive Power is a year long course

Check your preferred course of study here

AVID and Positive Power are year long courses

AVID 9

Course of study descriptions

8th Grade English Recommendation(GMRT Reading Assessment – Given in May)

Academic Literacy

CP English 9

English 9 Lab

All students will take CP English 9

English 9 Lab will be added if GMRT results indicate that remediation is necessary

English 9 Lab

Math Placement

Integrated Math 2

Completed Math 8 OR IM 1 with a “D” or lower

Completed IM 1 with “C” or better

Integrated Math 1

“D” or lower in Math 8ACCESS to IM1

ANDIntegrated

Math 1

Choose IM 1 or IM 2

IM 1

Science Placement

Math Placement

Integrated Math II

Integrated Math I

BiologyCP Earth Science

Choose Earth Science or Biology

Earth Science

Other ElectivesSpeech and Debate

Peer HelpingJournalismYearbookFrench Spanish

ElectivesCTE

Introduction to EngineeringExploring Computer Science

Information TechnologyBusiness ConceptsBusiness Finance

(Accounting)Multimedia Web design

Computer ApplicationsMedia Productions

Fashion DesignIntro to Food & Beverage

ArtsArt

Band & GuitarDrama & Dance

Choir & Musical TheaterPiano Lab

BAND

Be certain to select 4 alternates (electives)

Choose 2 electives Art 1

French 1

When selecting courses, look for:pre-requisites, grade level restrictions, and

whether the course meet a-g requirementsIndicate your career

interest and post high school education plan

Spanish 1

Speech & Debate

Beginning Guitar

Business Concepts

Course Selection Sheet

Rigorous, college level courses with a national standardized exam offered in the spring

Why take AP courses?

College PreparationTwice as likely to graduate from a 4-year College Increased writing, study, collaborative, and critical

thinking skillsSave $ by earning college creditsRecommend that all students take at least one AP

course at RHS

Go to www.rjuhsd.us

A few TIPS1)Refer to the handout “Online Registration Instructions” and follow each step

2)Be sure to select “2015-2016, Pre-Enrollment”

3)Select “8th Grade” as student’s current grade level

4)Input all pertinent medical conditions AND immunization records

5)Print the “Enrollment Confirmation Page”

Student’s Last Name

Date Time

A-G February 4th 4:30 – 6:30

H-N February 12th 4:30 – 6:30

O-Z February 17th 4:30 – 6:30

Important Dates

Counselors will review course selections

If you do not have access to a computer,

please consider the following options:

Come to the RHS College and Career Center between 7:30 and 4:00pm

Visit the local public Library A computer lab will be available during arena

registration

If you have additional questions, please contact

Ms. Travasso) at ctravasso@rjuhsd.us or 782-

3753 x3020

What to bring to Arena Reg.

RESIDENCE VERIFICATION

IMMUNIZATION

RECORDSEnrollment ConfirmationEmergency

Card

Course selection sheet