Welcome Class of 2024 Enrolling in high school: The first major step to a bright future!
Counselor Assignments A – Da Mrs. Smith De-Hol Mrs. Grimshaw Hoo-Mor Mr. Wunderlich Mos-Sh Mrs. Raymond Si-Z Mrs. Kearney College Mr. Buckman A+ Coordinator Mr. Kirby
Requirements ■ 4 credits of Language Arts ■ 3 credits of Social Studies ■ 3 credits of Math ■ 3 credits of Science ■ 1 credit of Fine Art ■ 1 credit of Career & Technical Education ■ 1 credit of PE (.5 Personal Fitness & Wellness) ■ .5 credit of Health Education ■ Personal Finance Proficiency ■ Speech Proficiency ■ MO & US Constitution Tests ■ CPR Proficiency ■ 7.5 Electives
Graduation Credits ■ 1 class = .5 credits ■ 6 credits needed to be a SOPHOMORE (12 classes) ■ 12 credits needed to be a JUNIOR (24 classes) ■ 17 credits needed to be a SENIOR (34 classes) ■ 24 credits needed to GRADUATE (48 total classes in 8 semesters)
You should have: ■ Chromebook with CDG open https://curriculum.rsdmo.org/guides ■ ■ Practice Course Selection Sheet (yellow) ■ Course Recommendation Sheet (possibly online) ■ Infinite Campus Registration Directions (purple)
College Admissions Requirements This page gives a listing of the high school courses needed to meet the most common Colleges may require more core subject college admissions credits than Rockwood does for graduation. requirements.
Course Prerequisites Only students Some courses require a who meet specific specific grade-level requirements classification or a may take this course. passing grade in a prior course in order to be enrolled.
A+ Program Highlight of Eligibility Requirements: ■ Attend an A+ Designated High School for 3 consecutive years prior to graduation. ■ Maintain a 2.5 Cumulative GPA ■ Maintain a 95% cumulative attendance rate ■ Score proficient or advanced on the Algebra I End of Course Exam (EOC) ■ Accumulate fewer than six total days of ISS/OSS and no drug/alcohol offenses. ■ Maintain a record of good citizenship by having fewer than 6 total days of ISS/OSS AND no drug/alcohol ■ offenses Complete 50 hours of pre-approved, unpaid, academic tutoring or mentoring within Rockwood while ■ enrolled in the program. Highlight of Program Benefits: ■ Earn two years free tuition to public community colleges and technical schools in Missouri (such as ■ STLCC-Meramec, Wildwood, etc) Earn scholarship money to certain four-year Missouri universities. ■ Contact Mr. Kirby, A+ Coordinator, in the A+/Testing Office for more information. ■ Email: kirbyaustin@rsdmo.org Phone: 636-733-3102
Earning HS Credit in Middle School ■ After successful completion of the next full level at a Rockwood HS, credit will retroactively be given for completed middle school courses in the following areas: Spanish 1 Algebra 1 French 1 Geometry German 1 Algebra 2
Honor Cords ■ Senior year students are able to apply to earn an honor cord to wear at graduation. ■ Some requirements to earn an honor cord must be met 9 th grade year. ■ Information regarding earning honor cords may be found on the EHS “Guidance/ Enrollments” page.
HONORS COURSES ■ What should I consider? ■ How much time will you spend on homework? ■ How many honors courses should you take in one year? ■ How many extra-curricular activities do you participate in (school and other)? ■ How is the curriculum and rigor different than that of a “challenge” course in middle school? ■ Do you have a great work ethic? Homework is assigned but is not normally for a grade. ■ Do you like to read a lot outside of class? ■ Do you have good higher-level thinking skills? ■ How will you feel if you earn a grade less than an “A”?
$MONEY$ • You are shopping for classes. • You have $7.00 to spend • A Year-long course costs $1.00. • A semester course costs $.50 • Any combination of year-long and semester courses should add up to $7.00 if you have picked courses correctly.
LANGUAGE ARTS 09 09 English Language Arts A (1 st sem) LA025S ■ 09 English Language Arts B (2 nd sem) LA026S ■ 09 Accelerated Lang Arts A (1st sem) LA017S ■ 09 Accelerated Lang Arts B (2 nd sem) LA018S ■ ALAR/P and Reading Strategies will not be available online. ■ Counselors will change individual student schedules after student qualifies. Anyone applying for ALAR/P should enroll in 09 Accelerated Lang Arts ■
Language Arts Selection $1.00 has been spent!
MATH ■ Algebra 1 MA003/004S ■ Geometry MA017/018S ■ WG Honors Geometry MA065/066S ■ Algebra 2 MA005/006S ■ WG Honors Algebra 2 MA008/009S ■ WG Pre-Calc MA024/025S
OPPORTUNITY FOR 9 TH GRADERS Combined Algebra 1 and Business Management Processes or Combined Geometry and Construction Algebra 1 and Business Mgmt Geometry in Construction and Construction Processes •Students apply math and geometric • Students apply math in a relationships in the context of a real-world context. This class construction project. Students will see a combines Algebra 1 standards and variety of geometry concepts used in a business entrepreneurship real-world setting. standards through relevant and interactive career-centered •Upon completion of both year-long projects. courses, students earn both a Geometry • Upon completion of both year-long and a CTE credit. courses, students earn both an Algebra 1 and CTE credit. •Sign up for both: • Sign up for both: MAC017S and MAC018S & MMA003S and MMA004S & CMA001S and CMA002S BMA001S and BMA002S
MATH Selection $2.00 has been spent! If you chose AMPED or GIC, $3.00 has been spent!
HISTORY ■ U.S. History A, 1 st sem SS046S ■ U.S. History B, 2 nd sem SS047S ■ WG Honors U.S. History A SS050S ■ WG Honors U.S. History B SS051S
History Selection $3.00 has been spent!
SCIENCE Biology A, 1 st sem SC003S ■ Biology B, 2 nd sem SC004S ■ Honors Biology A, 1 st sem SC063S ■ Honors Biology B, 2 nd sem SC064S ■ In addition to taking Biology, beginning this year Project Lead the Way classes can count toward a science credit or a Career/Technical Ed credit (CTE) Level 1 PLTW Class is called Principles of Biomedical Science To take as a CTE Credit sign up for IT060S and IT061S To take as a Science Credit sign up for SC132S and SC133S
Science Selection $4.00 has been spent
Year-long Electives 1 st sem 2 nd sem ■ Band MU011S MU012S $1.00 ■ Choir MU048S MU049S $1.00 ■ Intro to Engineering IT039S IT040S $1.00 ■ Principles of Biomed $1.00 CTE IT060S IT061S Science SC132S SC133S ■ Orchestra MU050S MU051S
WORLD LANGUAGES ■ FRENCH 1 OR FRENCH 2 $1.00 ■ GERMAN 1 OR GERMAN 2 $1.00 ■ SPANISH 1 OR SPANISH 2 $1.00 ■ AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1 $1.00 ■ WORLD LANGUAGE IS NOT A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT, HOWEVER, MOST COLLEGES WANT AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF THE SAME WORLD LANGUAGE FOR ENTRANCE.
ELECTIVES After selecting a world language, this student has spent $5.00. This student has $2.00 left to spend.
Other Requirements ■ Fine Arts ■ Art ■ Theatre Arts ■ Music ■ Career and Technical Education ■ Computer Science ■ Family & Consumer Science ■ Business Education ■ Journalism ■ Technology Education ■ PLTW Engineering or Biomedical Sciences
Other Requirements ■ Personal Fitness & Wellness ■ Must take PFW prior to taking any other PE course. (You can take this in summer school) ■ Your 2 nd PE Course must be one of the following: ■ Sports and Fitness ■ Total Body Wellness ■ Basic Aquatics ■ Beginning Strength Training
Other Optional Class ■ Health ■ Must take this class for one semester in order to meet the graduation requirement. ■ Driver’s Education ■ There will NOT be a driving portion to the Driver’s Education class. All curriculum will be covered in the classroom.
This student chose to take: World Language (French): Year-long ($1.00) Choir: year-long ($1.00) PFW: Semester ($.50) Guitar 1: Semester ($.50)
Semester Alternatives ■ As much as we would like to, we cannot guarantee semester choices; therefore alternate courses must be given. Alternates must be only semester courses; no full year courses. ■ This sheet is a guideline for entering classes online. It is not necessary to turn in the YELLOW sheet.
Prior to entering classes online.
O R E N G I L S T I R A N T E I O N
All Request Summary Pages 14 courses need to be filled listed out COMPLETELY Minimum of 4 semester length and SIGNED by alternatives. you and a parent or guardian. Due Date: On or Before January 28, 2020, to 8 th Grade Counselor
Important Dates ■ Portal opens at 7:00 am on January 17 th . ■ Portal closes at 4:00 pm on January 27 th . ■ On or before January 28 th , 2020 , you need to turn the following in to your 8 th grade Counselor. ■ Your completed and signed request summary page
Summer Academy Normally offered during the month of June Most classes will be offered only online with the exception of Art Fundamentals and PFW Applications become available in late February or early March AT YOUR HOME SCHOOL. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER AT THEIR HOME SCHOOL!
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