2012-2013 Middle School Registration Overview - Rocky River High School Guidance Team
This document provides essential information for the 2012-2013 middle school registration at Rocky River High School. Led by Principal Ms. Nelson and the Guidance Team, it includes details about class options, counselors assigned by last name, and key requirements for future-ready core standards. Students must pass certain exit standard tests to advance through English and Math courses. Additional information on elective courses, athletic eligibility, and promotion requirements is also summarized. Prepare for registration with the provided planning guide and registration card.
2012-2013 Middle School Registration Overview - Rocky River High School Guidance Team
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2012-2013 Middle School Registration Presented by: Rocky River High School Guidance Team
Administration Team • Principal: Ms. Nelson • Assistant Principal of Instruction: Mr. Robinson • Assistant Principal: Mr. Wingate • Dean of Students: Mr. Fowler
Who is my Counselor? • A-C: Ms. Cruz • D-He: Ms. Bentley • Hf-J: Ms. Monroe ** • K-O: Ms. Foster • P-R: Ms. Monroe ** • S-Z: Ms. Brand • **Ms. Monroe has a split alphabet**
What am I getting today? • Raven Orange Folder • Planning Guide (Left side) • School Profile • Athletic List • Club Listing • Open House Flyer • School Map • Registration Card (you will receive this separately)
Exit Standard Tests • English I • Algebra I • Biology • Civics/Economics (may come back) • US History (may come back) • All of these must be passed with a III or IV
English- must have teacher signature • Foundations of English/English I- Level 1 or 2 on EOG (Reading) • English I- Level 3 on EOG (Reading) • English I Honors- Level 4 on EOG (Reading) • English II Honors- Level 3 or 4 from English 9 EOC • English II- Level 1 or 2 from English 9 EOC • English II Honors- Level 3 or 4 from English 9 EOC • English III • English III Honors- A or B in English II • AP English III- recommended A or B+ in Honors Eng 2 • English IV • English IV Honors- A or B in English III • AP English IV- recommended A or B+ in Honors Eng 3
Math for 9th gradeMust have teacher signature • Depending on EOG scores: • Level I or II: Foundations of Algebra/Algebra I (year long) • Level III & IV: Algebra I (semester) • If you took Algebra I in Middle School: • Level I,II & III: Geometry • Level IV: Geometry Honors
Math once you are in High School • Algebra II- Must have passed Algebra I and Geometry • Algebra II Honors- A or B+ in Algebra I, Honors Geometry course recommended • AFM- upper level class, past Algebra 2. Required: Algebra I & Geometry • Honors Pre-Calculus- Algebra I, Geometry Honors, and Algebra 2 Honors • AP Calc AB • AP Calc BC • AP Statistics
Science-must have teacher signature • Earth/Environmental • Earth/Environmental Honors- A or B in 8th grade science • AP Environmental Science** Teacher approval required** • Biology • Biology Honors- A or B in Earth/Environmental • Chemistry • Chemistry Honors • Physics Honors • AP Physics • AP Chemistry • AP Biology • Oceanography • Honors Anatomy & Physiology.
Social Studies-must have teacher signature • World History • World History Honors- A or B in 8th grade • Civics/Economics • Civics/Economics Honors • US History • US History Honors • AP US History • Contemporary Law and Justice • Psychology • Sociology • AP Psychology • AP Euro • AP World History • AP Economics
World Language • Not needed to graduate • IS NEEDED if you are planning on attending a 4 year college/university • If this is your concentration, you will need to take all 4 years in high school • If you score a Level 1 or 2 on your English 9 EOC you should not sign up for World Language your 9th grade year.
Career & Technical Education Concentrations • Concentrations (see back of registration card) • Visual Arts • General Management • Business Finance • Biotechnology (Medical) • Travel/Tourism • Programming & Software Development • Web & Digital Communication • Information Support and Services • Engineering & Technology • Design/Pre-Construction • **Must have 4 classes in 1 of the pathways**
Other Concentrations • Performing and Visual Arts • 4 Band/Choir • 4 Art/Crafts/Photo • Foreign Language • 4 years (in high school) • ROTC • ROTC I-IV • Advanced Placement (AP) • 4 AP courses • **Must have 4 classes in 1 pathway to complete**
Promotion Requirements • 9th to 10th • Earn six (6) one of them must be English I or Algebra I + 1 exit standard test • 10th to 11th • Earn twelve (12) including: English I, English II, and Algebra I + 2 exit standard tests • 11th to 12th • Earn eighteen (18) including: English I, English II, and Algebra I + 3 exit standard tests
Schedules • Rocky River is on a hybrid schedule • Some classes are 4x4 (semester) • Some classes are A/B (year long every other day) • Theatre I • Band (Orchestra, Beginning Orchestra, Concert Band, Beginning Acoustic Guitar, Percussion Ensemble, or Jazz Ensemble) • Chorus I • ROTC I/ROTC Leadership Lab I • Aerobics I • Multimedia & Webpage Design • Principles of Business
Athletic Eligibility • Counselors do not have a role in athletics • Athletic Director: Brandy Clemmer • 980-344-0409 • Brandy.clemmer@cms.k12.nc.us • Get in contact with coaches if you are planning on trying out for a fall sport • Get summer workouts ahead of time
What classes do I pick? • 8 classes and 2 alternative classes • Alternatives should be BOTH (4x4 and A/B day) • 1 core class per subject • 1 English, 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies • Teacher approval signatures • Teachers must sign next to the class you are selecting. Must see your English, Math, Science, and Social Studies teachers for their signatures.
When are cards due?? • Northridge & Northeast Due Date: March 12th • (DUE TO YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER) • IF YOU DON’T TURN IN A CARD, THE COUNSELORS WILL MAKE IT FOR YOU AND YOU DON’T GET TO CHANGE THE CLASSES!!
Open House • March 22nd from 5:30-7:30pm • Meet the English, Math, Science, History, Foreign Language, Fine Arts and CTE teachers • Meet the Administrative Team • Meet the Counseling Team • Sign up for sports and clubs • PTO and Booster Club Information
Guidance Website Information • Get scholarship information • Get College Planning information • Get summer program information • View Guidance announcements • Helpful website • Request a transcript • Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/rockyriverHS/Pages/StudentServices.aspx