Welcome Future Broncos! A glimpse into the exciting world of RBHS & the many activities in which to be involved!
Goals for Today Difference between HS & MS Getting Involved Bronco Camp Registration Process Freshman Classes/CRF Graduation Requirements Successful Students Answer Questions
RBHS different from Middle School Cumulative Grades 6 wks = progress notice 12 wk = progress notice 18 wk = GRADE (permanent) GRADES NEVER START OVER Finals cover entire semester!!
What does a D or F mean at RBHS? D 1. Colleges and Universities will not accept grade 2. Impact GPA 3. Impact Eligibility 4. Will give you credit toward graduation. 5. Must retake in Summer School for College admissions. F 1. Colleges and Universities will not accept grade 2. Impact on GPA 3. Impact on Eligibility 4. Lose 5 CREDITS toward graduation! 5. Must retake course in Summer School to graduate on time! 6. Multiple F s= Summer, night school classes, Abraxas, Adult Ed.
RBHS different from Middle School Classes meet EVERY DAY You WILL have homework every night you cannot afford to skip a day. Assignments are due the NEXT DAY. DO ALL ASSIGNMENTS!!
Getting Involved!! Bronco Camp! GETTING INVOLVED Join a club, an athletic team, ASB, choir, dance, band, drama, speech and debate, peer counseling, tutoring, mentoring, etc. Students who participate in extracurricular events, do better in school, and have more fun! BRONCO CAMP Designed for you to get acquainted with RBHS and to meet new friends. Late August, a week before school starts, 8 a.m.- noon. You will get more info over summer.
Registration Process Materials Received Planning Guide RBHS.org (Counseling) CRF-Course Request Form Information Sheet (Step by Step instructions) Class Selections Choose at least 6 classes each semester Pick two alternates for each elective Teacher and parent signatures www.rbhs.org (Log in and select classes) Return completed CRF to your teacher
RANCHO BERNARDO HIGH SCHOOL COURSE REQUEST FORM 2015/2016 FIRST SEMESTER - FALL SECOND SEMESTER - SPRING 1 COURSE NUMBER 000301 000303 000326 000328 COURSE TITLE High School English 1 Honors English 1 (teacher rec) ELD 1 ELD 3 (UC approved 1 semester only) 1 COURSE NUMBER 000302 000304 000327 000329 COURSE TITLE High School English 2 Honors English 2 (teacher rec) ELD 2 ELD 4 (UC approved 1 semester only) Yes/ No Tchr Init 2 001010 001030 001042 001032 Intro to Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Geometry Honors Algebra 3 2 001011 001031 001043 001033 Intro to Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Geometry Honors Algebra 4 3 000405 000407 000420 000422 000470 000472 French 1 French 3 German 1 German 3 Spanish 1 Spanish 3 3 000406 000408 000421 000423 000471 000473 French 2 French 4 German 2 German 4 Spanish 2 Spanish 4 4 000423 000471 000473 Biology 1 Chemistry 1 (w/ Hon Alg 3-4) Honors Chemistry 1 (w/ Hon Alg 3-4) 4 000423 000471 000473 Biology 2 Chemistry 2 (w/ Hon Alg 3-4) Honors Chemistry 2 (w/ Hon Alg 3-4) 5 000515 001173 HEALTH (required one semester) Freshman Band 1 (teacher rec) ELECTIVE: # ELECTIVE: # 5 070517 001174 HEALTH (required one semester) Freshman Band 2 (teacher rec) ELECTIVE: # ELECTIVE: # 6 001400 001198 001498 FRESHMEN PE MARCHING PE Band/Tall Flags OCIS PE (perm req d - Ms. Alper@RB) 6 001401 071498 FRESHMEN PE OCIS PE (perm req d - Ms. Alper@RB) 7 Optional 700515 ONLINE HEALTH * 7 Optional OPTIONAL 800515 ONLINE HEALTH *
Freshman Classes / CRF All 9th graders take 6 classes or more Freshman PE (2 semesters) Band: Marching PE in Fall/Freshman PE in Spring Health (1 sem) + Elective (1 sem) English (2 semesters) Math (2 semesters) Science (2 semesters) World Language or Electives (2 sem)
RBHS Graduation Requirements CREDITS 40 English 20 Math 20 PE 10 World History 10 US History 10 Physical Science 10 Biological Science
RBHS Graduation Requirements CREDITS Cont. 10 Fine Arts 5 Health 5 Civics (12 th ) 5 Economics (12 th ) 85 Electives 230 TOTAL CREDITS
Proficiencies English - CAHSEE Math - CAHSEE Algebra 1-2. Reminder =) All Assignments Done Get Involved
What should you be doing now? Work to improve study skills/habits - they carry over to H.S.!! Get best grades possible in M.S. - Impacts your class selections for honors and AP classes - M.S. Teachers can raise/lower your recommended classes throughout the rest of the year. Be serious and be prepared. The work you are doing now is important and will have lasting impacts on you for HS and after.
Successful Students Organization is Critical Complete all assignments Maintain excellent attendance Take highest level courses capable Take math all four years Consistent routine of productive study Take notes actively - use planner Get involved in school activities Maintain healthy lifestyles Make most of ELP time
Thank You for Coming!! Questions?