FRESHMAN ORIENTATION

How to succeed atRustin High School

Four Year Plan

CORE REQUIREMENTSMinimum Credits Required to Graduate: 23.8

English 4 CreditsSocial Studies 4 CreditsMath 3 CreditsScience 3 CreditsHealth 1.6 CreditsPhysical Education 1.2 CreditsArts/Humanities 2 CreditsElectives 5 Credits

COURSE LEVELS

Basic/Standard – designed for students who read at or below grade level and need to improve basic skills to ensure future school or work success. The curriculum is similar to the academic level in Social Studies and Science.

Academic - for students who plan to attend a 4-year college and have mastered basic academic skills.

COURSE LEVELSHonors - for high achieving students

who have demonstrated strong thinking, writing, speaking, and study skills.

Seminar - for academically talented students who do above grade level work. A strong teacher recommendation is required.

COURSE LEVELS

Advanced Placement

College Level CoursesPreparation for AP Exams

May earn college credit

COURSE LOAD REQUIREMENTS

9th grade 6.0 credits 10th grade 6.0 credits 11th grade 6.4 credits 12th grade 5.4 credits

23.8 credits required for graduationMaximum 7.0 credits each year

Minimum Credits per Year

Credits Needed to Advance to the Next Grade Level

9th to 10th 5.0 credits10th to 11th 11.0 credits11th to 12th 17.0 credits

GRADE LEVEL PROMOTION

GRADE POINT AVERAGE

COMPUTED ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY PRINCIPALSGRADE POINT AVERAGE DETERMINES RANK IN CLASSALL COURSES TAKEN AT RUSTIN ARE INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION

FORMULA1. CREDIT VALUE OF THE ATTEMPTED COURSE MULTIPLIED BY THE POINT VALUE FOR THE GRADE RECEIVED = QUALITY PTS.

2. FIND THE SUM OF ALL QUALITY POINTS

3. DIVIDE THE TOTAL QUALITY POINTS BY THE TOTAL CREDITS ATTEMPTED

Grading & Weighting Scale

Grade Academic/ Honors Sem APBasic

A+ = 97-100 4.2 4.7 5.2 5.7A = 93 – 96 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5A- = 90 – 92 3.8 4.3 4.8 5.3

B+ = 87- 89 3.2 3.7 4.2 4.7B = 83 – 86 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5B- = 80 – 82 2.8 3.3 3.8 4.3

C+ = 77- 79 2.2 2.7 3.2 3.7C = 73 – 76 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5C- = 70 – 72 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.3

E = 60 – 69 (Non-passing; eligible for summer schoolF = below 60 (Not eligible for summer school)

POINT VALUE OF GRADE X CREDIT VALUE OF ATTEMPTED

COURSE COURSE GRADE POINT CREDIT Q.P.ENG 9 HON A- 4.3 1 4.3AFRI ASN AC B- 2.8 1 2.8 HEALTH FIT C 2.0 1 2.0Video Prod (S) F 0 .5 0.0

3.5 9.19.1/3.5=2.600

Grading & Weighting Scale

Grade Academic/ Honors Sem APBasic

A+ = 97-100 4.2 4.7 5.2 5.7A = 93 – 96 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5A- = 90 – 92 3.8 4.3 4.8 5.3

B+ = 87- 89 3.2 3.7 4.2 4.7B = 83 – 86 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5B- = 80 – 82 2.8 3.3 3.8 4.3

C+ = 77- 79 2.2 2.7 3.2 3.7C = 73 – 76 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5C- = 70 – 72 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.3

E = 60 – 69 (Non-passing; eligible for summer schoolF = below 60 (Not eligible for summer school)

POINT VALUE OF GRADE X CREDIT VALUE OF ATTEMPTED

COURSE COURSE GRADE POINT CREDIT Q.P.ENG 9 HON B - 3.3 1 3.3AFRI ASN AC C+ 2.2 1 2.2 HEALTH FIT F 0.0 1 0.0Video Prod (S) A 4.0 .5 2.0

3.5 7.57.5/3.5=2.143

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

YOU MUST:BE AT LEAST A JUNIORHAVE A MINIMUM CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF 4.0SHOW EVIDENCE OF LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, AND CHARACTER

DCCC StatisticsFreshman admission

4,488 applied 4,488admitted 2,558 enrolled

Placement Test Scores of Students Entering DCCC Fall 2010English Placement Tests

College Level 63%Math Placement Tests

College Level 45%Reading Placement Tests

College Level 71%

62% retention rate for full-time, first-time undergraduates who began in 2009

For full-time, first-time undergraduates who began program in 2007Overall graduation rate: 13%

Transfer-out rate: 26%

Source Websites: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-university-search/delaware-county-community-college?searchType=bf_site&q=&bf_cat=bf_

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Delaware County Community College

West Chester University

PSU AdmissionsMiddle 50% GPA & Standardized Test Range

High School GPA (4.0 scale)

Combined SAT*

Combined ACT*

*ACT and SAT writing components are required for admission consideration

Penn State University Park

Penn State University Park 3.55‐3.97

All other campuses All other campuses 3.0‐3.5

Penn State University Park 1750‐2000All other campuses 1460‐1690

Penn State University Park 26‐30All other campuses 21‐25

Penn State bases admission decisions on a variety of factors. The high school grade-point average (GPA) accounts for approximately two-thirds of the decision. The remaining one-third is based on other factors, which may include standardized test scores (students taking the ACT are required to complete and submit the writing component), class rank, the personal statement, and activities list. Class rank is also considered for students with honors or Advanced Placement courses whose schools do not supply a weighted GPA. The optional personal statement and activity list are sometimes used to assist with the decisions for students whose applications require additional review.

Source: http://admissions.psu.edu/apply/statistics/

PSU Admissions

University Of Pennsylvania

VolumeTotal Applicants 37,267

Total Admitted 3,697 (9.9%)

Testing Means for the Middle 50 Percent of Admitted Students

(25th-75th percentiles)

Statistics for the Class of 2019

Source: http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/apply/incoming-class-profile

Rank Percent Admitted

Valedictorian 38%

Salutatorian 31%

Other Top Five Percent 18%

Second Five Percent 6%

Total Top Decile 19%

Second Decile 4%

Second Quintile 3%

Third Quintile 2%

Fourth Quintile 0%

Fifth Quintile 0%

No Rank 17%

Incomplete Information 0%

Test RangeSAT I: Critical Reading 650-750

SAT I: Writing 660-750ACT Composite 31-34

Test RangeSAT: Critical Reading 690-780

SAT: Math 710-800SAT: Writing 700-790ACT Composite 32-35

Class of 2011

University Of Pennsylvania

University of Delaware

Drexel University

James Madison University

University of Pittsburgh

Saint Joseph’s University

Temple University

Villanova University

Bloomsburg University

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown University

Millersville University

Shippensburg University

PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

AcademicsTesting… PSAT, PLAN, SAT I & II, ACT, TOEFL

…College…

FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH PLAN

WE RECOMMEND THAT EVERY STUDENT WHO IS ELIGIBLE APPLY, EVEN IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO USE THE FREE LUNCH PLAN

THIS PROGRAM MAKES YOU ELIGIBLE FOR FEE WAIVERS FOR PSAT,SAT I AND II, ACT, AND COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

Clubs & SportsCommunity Service / Volunteering

Leadership Positions

…College…

PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

Sports

Fall SportsFootballSoccerCross CountryGolfField HockeyVolleyballTennis

Winter SportsBasketballWrestlingSwimmingIndoor TrackGirls Basketball

Spring SportsBaseballBoys TrackGirls LacrosseTennisSoftballBoys LacrosseGirls Track

Clubs

PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

Academic Competition

Black Student UnionCheerleadingDance TeamDebate TeamDECAFall Drama

Guiding KnightsLiteracy MagazineMarching BandMock TrialMusicalNational Art Honor SocietyRoboticsRugby

Student CounselYearbookClass of 2008Class of 2009Class 0f 2010SADDSki ClubFBLAScience Olympiad

High School Requirements

Core Classes (no basic level) Classes taken before or after grades 9-12 not accepted GPA/SAT score minimums

Visit the NCAA Clearinghouse Web Site for additional requirements & information

PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE…Division I College Sports…

http://www.eligibilitycenter.org

BEGINNING THE 4-YEAR PLANSet a goal: it may be college, it may

be any post high school plan

Consider core requirements and possible electives that support your goal

Based on yearly credit requirements, plot out courses you will take each year

BEGINNING THE 4-YEAR PLAN

Explore your interests, values, and abilities throughout your high school years

Make adjustments to your plan

YEARLY FOCUS

Get accustomed to Rustin High School - what do teachers expect? - plan out homework &

assignments

Set a goal, try new things….. - join Rustin activities/clubs

Attend several Career Day sessions

Freshmen Year

YEARLY FOCUS

Define Interests, Abilities, Values- what to you like/dislike? - what are you good at? - what is important to you?

Take PSAT or PLAN test as practice

Attend Career Day sessions or College Representative visits

Sophomore Year

YEARLY FOCUS

Junior and Senior Years

are spent refining goals

and gearing up for

graduation

FRESHMEN CONFERENCES

EACH FRESHMEN WILL RECEIVE A PASS TO ATTEND A MEETING WITH HIS/HER COUNSELORIT WILL BE SCHEDULED DURING A STUDY HALL IF YOU HAVE ONE, OR DURING AN ELECTIVE COURSEPLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND THIS APPOINTMENTIF THERE IS A PROBLEM LET YOUR COUNSELOR KNOW ASAP

Good Luck!