2018 high school 101 final presentation for parentsrhhs.hcpss.org/sites/default/files/2018 high...
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Welcome River Hill High School
PrincipalKathryn McKinley
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Career Preparation
Service Learning
High School Assessments
Credit Requirements
Graduation Requirements
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Students must pass each assessment to graduate.
High School Assessments
ENGLISH Algebra Biology GovernmentØPARCC ØPARCC ØMaryland
Integrated Science
Assessment
ØHigh School Assessment
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English 4 credits Health 1/2 credit
Social Studies 3 credits Fine Arts 1 credit
Mathematics* 4 years Technology Ed. 1 credit
Science 3 credits Program Choice 2 - 4 credits
Lifetime Fitness 1/2 credit Electives 1 - 3 credits
Credit Requirements
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English 9
United States History
Mathematics
Science
Health/ Lifetime Fitness
World Language
Fine Arts/Tech Ed Course
Not many choices for these classes except for ability level (Regular, Honors, GT)Students should challenge themselves in their stronger subjects!
Students in JumpStart can earn dual enrollment in Art I, Music Technology, and/or World Language Honors.
Typical 9th Grade Schedule
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9th 10th 11th 12thEnglish English English English
Math Math Math Math
Science Science Science Elective
Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Elective
PE/Health Elective Elective Elective
Elective Elective Elective Elective
Elective Elective Elective Elective
The Next Four Years
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Career Academies & Early College20 Academies
All academies meet the requirement for a graduation pathway
Prepares students for college and careers
Two locations: Applications and Research Lab or your high school
JumpStart Early College at RHHS includes:General Studies, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Health
Pathways, Criminal Justice
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Scheduling Timeline • Course selection sheets due to RHHS (February 2018)
• High School counselors input requests into system (February)
• Master schedule is built based on student requests and staffing (March – May, 2018)
• If there are conflicts (usually not many for freshmen) counselors contact students to resolve (March – May, 2018)
• Students receive a copy of 7 confirmed classes at orientation (August, 2018)
• Student schedules are mailed home (August, 2018)
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If you currently have questions about placements, please speak to the middle school teachers and
counselors because they know your student best.
The Course Selection Process
School counselor reviews request form and forwards form to high school
Parent reviews, signs and returns course request form
Student takes course request form home
Teacher makes course recommendation
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1. Talk with your child about goals for the next four years.
3. Encourage them to take the most rigorous courses possible while enjoying other aspects of high school.
2. Review course recommendations with your child and make the best decision for your child.
Parents Role in The Process
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Ready for Rigor
• All students will have ample opportunity to reach honors and GT/AP levels over the 4-year high school experience.
• Colleges like to see that students successfully achieve more challenging coursework as the 4-year experience progresses.
• GPA and Class Rank apply for extracurricular activities, National Honor Society, honor roll, and the college application process.
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Grade Standard Honors GT/AP
A 4.0 4.5 5.0
B 3.0 3.5 4.0
C 2.0 2.5 3.0
D 1.0 1.0 1.0
E 0 0 0
Weighted Grading Scale
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Advanced Placement Opportunities for Freshmen
• AP Human Geography – Serves as an elective class– May be in addition to US History (or an
alternate pathway to include AP US History)• AP Computer Science Principles
– Serves as an elective class– Fulfills technology education credit
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Trust Teacher Recommendations
• Articulation between middle and high school teachers
• Course selection changes
• Performance data
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Placement Considerations
• Balanced course loads (range of levels)
• Summer Enrichment Activities – Camps– Academic programs
• Electives – Graduation Requirements – Strong Interests – A student’s 4-year plan
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Science
• Biology GT level changes will require students to be placed in Biology (standard level) with the understanding that students will be required to take Earth Science (standard level) during their sophomore year.
• The Maryland Integrated Science Assessment will be administered in 11th
grade. It includes content from Earth Science.
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Start End Class TimePeriod 1 *7:20(5) 8:15 50 minutesPeriod 2 8:20 9:10 50 minutes
Period 3 9:15 10:05 50 minutesPeriod 4A and 4B 10:10 12:25 Includes a 30
minute lunchPeriod 5 12:25 1:15 50 minutes
Period 6 1:20 2:10 50 minutes
Typical School Schedule
Students must be in the building by 7:20 to get to class by 7:25!
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Attendance Policy • All students are expected to attend
school regularly in accordance with public school laws.
• Any student with unlawful absences of more than 5% for any class may be considered for denial of credit.
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Academic Eligibility
• Many students choose to participate in athletics, clubs, and activities at RHHS.
• Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and earning no more than 1 failing grade for the marking period prior to the start of the activity.
• All incoming 9th graders are academically eligible for fall extracurricular activities.
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Athletic Teams
School Clubs
Cheerleading/Dance/Poms
Service Clubs
School Plays/Musicals Class Boards
Extracurricular
Activities
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Mark your Calendars
• June 6 8th Grade Visit to RHHS• August 9th Grade Orientation• August Fall Sports Try-Outs• September Back-To-School Night
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Focus for 9th Grade Team • Participate in regular meetings,
ongoing communication and collaborative planning to support student success
• Create a support network for all 9th
graders to promote student achievement
• Ensure a positive transition from middle to high school
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Have Specific Questions?• Core Content Classes
(Math, Science, History, English) Cafeteria
• Fine Arts, Health & PE Electives Front Lobby
• Career Technology Education • World Languages• Independent Research Media Center
• Student Services & Career AcademiesStuden
t Lobby (outside of Student Services & Cafeteria)
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Hawk Pride...
We look forward to expanding our RHHS family with the
Class of 2022!