High School Planning High School Planning Class of 2016Class of 2016

Diplomas, Classes & MoreDiplomas, Classes & More

VocabularyVocabulary RequisiteRequisite- a class required by NYS in order to - a class required by NYS in order to

graduategraduate

PrePrerequisite-requisite- a course that must be taken before a course that must be taken before another (ex. Studio art must be taken before any another (ex. Studio art must be taken before any other art course)other art course)

Semester-Semester- a half year course, fall or spring a half year course, fall or spring

Elective-Elective- a course that is not required but of interest a course that is not required but of interest to youto you

CreditCredit- 1credit=1 year long course that meets daily - 1credit=1 year long course that meets daily in which a student earns a passing gradein which a student earns a passing grade

0.5 credit0.5 credit= a year long course that meets every = a year long course that meets every other day or meets every day for only 1 semesterother day or meets every day for only 1 semester

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 10th grader; 11 credits puts you in 11th grade)

Transcript-Transcript- a summary of the courses you’ve taken throughout a summary of the courses you’ve taken throughout high school including your final grades. This will be sent to the high school including your final grades. This will be sent to the colleges of your choice.colleges of your choice.

AP Courses-AP Courses- Advanced Placement Courses are college level Advanced Placement Courses are college level courses offered from 10courses offered from 10thth through 12 through 12thth grades. Depending on the grades. Depending on the AP exam score, college credit could be given. The final exam AP exam score, college credit could be given. The final exam costs $ 85.costs $ 85.

IB Courses-IB Courses- International Baccalaureate Courses are very International Baccalaureate Courses are very rigorous, demanding courses that can also give you college rigorous, demanding courses that can also give you college credit. The final exam costs $ 140. Each additional test is $96.credit. The final exam costs $ 140. Each additional test is $96.

Class Rank-Class Rank- Students averages each year are put in rank order Students averages each year are put in rank order from the highest (#1) to the lowest.from the highest (#1) to the lowest.

WeightingWeighting- For the purpose of ranking, classes are weighted: - For the purpose of ranking, classes are weighted: Honors=1.02, AP & IB-SL=1.03, IB-HL=1.04.Honors=1.02, AP & IB-SL=1.03, IB-HL=1.04.

* There is currently discussion by the district to change the * There is currently discussion by the district to change the weighting system*weighting system*

Diplomas OfferedDiplomas Offered

International Baccalaureate- International Baccalaureate- an international an international diploma which includes the same requirements as diploma which includes the same requirements as an Advanced Regents Diploma and beyondan Advanced Regents Diploma and beyond

Advanced Regents/Honors-Advanced Regents/Honors- must pass 8 regents must pass 8 regents exams (65%) and earn 3 credits in a foreign exams (65%) and earn 3 credits in a foreign languagelanguage

Regents Diploma-Regents Diploma- Must pass 5 regents exams and Must pass 5 regents exams and a foreign language proficiency exam, with a 65% or a foreign language proficiency exam, with a 65% or higherhigher

I.E.PI.E.P. - a high school diploma for some students in . - a high school diploma for some students in Special EducationSpecial Education

Advance Regents/ Honors DiplomaAdvance Regents/ Honors Diploma

English-English- 4 credits* 4 credits*

Social Studies-Social Studies- 4 credits** 4 credits**

Math-Math- 3 credits** 3 credits**

Science-Science- 3 credits** 3 credits**

HealthHealth - .5 credits - .5 credits

ArtArt and/ or and/ or Music-Music- 1 credit 1 credit

Foreign Language-Foreign Language- 3 3 credits* credits*

Physical EducationPhysical Education – 2 credits – 2 credits (four years every other day)(four years every other day)

* = Regents Exam required* = Regents Exam required

Regents DiplomaRegents Diploma English-English- 4 credits* 4 credits*

Social Studies-Social Studies- 4 credits** 4 credits**

Math-Math- 3 credits* 3 credits*

Science-Science- 3 credits* 3 credits*

HealthHealth - .5 credits - .5 credits

ArtArt and/ or and/ or Music-Music- 1 credit 1 credit

Foreign Language-Foreign Language- 1 credit1 credit

Physical EducationPhysical Education – 2 credits – 2 credits

* = Regents Exam required* = Regents Exam required

What classes will I take in What classes will I take in

99thth grade? grade?

Your Schedule will look something like this:Your Schedule will look something like this:

1. English 9 1. English 9 (R or H)(R or H)

2. Global Studies I 2. Global Studies I (R or H)(R or H)

3. Integrated Algebra* or Algebra A3. Integrated Algebra* or Algebra A4. Earth Science* 4. Earth Science* (R or H)(R or H)

5. E.S. Lab (odd) / P.E. (even)5. E.S. Lab (odd) / P.E. (even)6. Lunch6. Lunch7. Foreign Language I or II7. Foreign Language I or II8. Art / Music8. Art / Music9. Study Hall/Elective/Support Class9. Study Hall/Elective/Support Class

Who chooses my classes?Who chooses my classes?

Your Your 88thth grade teachers grade teachers will give will give recommendations for your 9recommendations for your 9thth grade classes. grade classes. (R or H)(R or H)

Your grades and effort Your grades and effort will help will help your teachers decide where to your teachers decide where to place you for 9place you for 9thth grade grade

Honors vs. RegentsHonors vs. Regents

Honors Recommendation:Honors Recommendation:• 90’s average90’s average• Quality assignments turned in Quality assignments turned in

on time consistentlyon time consistently• Excellent class participation and Excellent class participation and

efforteffort

Exciting Opportunities in the Exciting Opportunities in the High SchoolHigh School

Fun electives such as:Fun electives such as: CAD drawingCAD drawing Technical photographyTechnical photography Introduction to Broadcast/TVIntroduction to Broadcast/TV Basic Electricity/Electronics Basic Electricity/Electronics Clothing and textilesClothing and textiles Child DevelopmentChild Development Foreign FoodsForeign Foods American Sign LanguageAmerican Sign Language Business Law Business Law CeramicsCeramics PsychologyPsychology Comparative ReligionsComparative Religions Elements of Theatre and much more!!Elements of Theatre and much more!!

Technology CenterTechnology CenterOffered to 11Offered to 11thth and 12 and 12thth Graders Graders

Programs include: Programs include: Graphic designGraphic design Media arts/video productionMedia arts/video production Computer TrainingComputer Training Fashion & Retail MarketingFashion & Retail Marketing Auto bodyAuto body AutomechanicsAutomechanics Small EnginesSmall Engines Construction Project ManagementConstruction Project Management Electrical Construction Technology Electrical Construction Technology Finish CarpentryFinish Carpentry

JV Sports in High SchoolJV Sports in High School FallFall

CheerleadingCheerleading FootballFootball VolleyballVolleyball Golf Golf Cross CountryCross Country Field hockey Field hockey Soccer Soccer Tennis Tennis

WinterWinter BasketballBasketball WrestlingWrestling CheerleadingCheerleading

SpringSpring SoftballSoftball Lacrosse Lacrosse Track and Field Track and Field BaseballBaseball TennisTennis

Clubs offered at the High Clubs offered at the High SchoolSchool Student CouncilStudent Council YearbookYearbook International ClubInternational Club Mentoring ClubMentoring Club School NewspaperSchool Newspaper Environmental ConservationEnvironmental Conservation Ski ClubSki Club SADDSADD Poetry ClubPoetry Club Flying Model ClubFlying Model Club T.V. Studio BroadcastingT.V. Studio Broadcasting Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International Performing Arts ClubPerforming Arts Club Gaming ClubGaming Club Technology ClubTechnology Club Art ClubArt Club Medical SocietyMedical Society Lacrosse ClubLacrosse Club Model UN ClubModel UN Club Girl’s Weight lifting clubGirl’s Weight lifting club French ClubFrench Club Astronomy ClubAstronomy Club Right to Life ClubRight to Life Club

RHHS Guidance CounselorsRHHS Guidance Counselors

Ms. VolkMs. Volk – Last names – Last names A-FA-F

Ms. SchmidtMs. Schmidt – Last names – Last names G-OG-O

Ms. MahoneyMs. Mahoney – Last names – Last names P-ZP-Z