SOPHOMORESOPHOMOREREGISTRATION PRESENTATIONREGISTRATION PRESENTATION

CLASS OF 2016

Lisa BerryLisa Berry A – B A – B Dana Galasso Dana Galasso C – GL C – GL Kristen Piña Kristen Piña GO – LGO – LAreli SimpsonAreli Simpson M – PM – PTim Roty Tim Roty Q – R & ELDQ – R & ELD Allyson Fellars Allyson Fellars S – ZS – Z

1. Check your transcript to make sure all information is accurate.

2. You can monitor your graduation status through your Parent Portal.

Acad. GPA 9-12: Includes all courses taken in 9-12 grade except non-college prep.

Acad. GPA 10-12: Includes all courses taken in 10-12 grade except non-college prep

Total GPA 9-12: Includes every course taken in grades 9-12 grade

Note: Each college determines which GPA to use for admission

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SUBJECT CreditsENGLISH 40 CreditsSOCIAL SCIENCE (World His 1, World His 2, US His, Gov/Econ)

40 Credits

MATHEMATICS (Must pass Algebra 1 and Geometry)

30 Credits

SCIENCE (1 Life, 1 Physical) 20 CreditsFINE ART OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE 10 CreditsPHYSICAL EDUCATION 30 CreditsELECTIVES 50 Credits

TOTAL 220 Credits ******Must pass State-Mandated Health curriculum

***Must pass the California High School Exit Exam (Language Arts and Math)

WHAT IS AN ELECTIVE ???• An elective is any class you take that is beyond basic

high school graduation requirements.

• Some examples: A third year of science, a fourth year of math, a second year of a language or art.

• All ROP classes are considered electives!

• You will meet your 50 elective credit requirement by the time you graduate as long as you don’t fail any classes.

IB Diploma Program Overview• Two year program that spans the eleventh and

twelfth grade years.

• The program supplies the academic rigor to prepare students for the best universities in the world.

• Assures that students are not only excellent in the academic sense, but that they are also good members of the world community.

“A-G” courses must be completed with ‘C’ grade or higher

A. History/Social Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED

B. English – 4 YEARS REQUIRED

C. Mathematics – 3 YEARS REQUIRED, 4 YEARS RECOMMENDED Must complete Algebra 2.

D. Laboratory Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED Biology, chemistry and physics.

E. Language Other than English – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED Two years of the same language other than English.

F. Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 YEAR REQUIRED Dance, drama/theater, music or visual art.

G. College-Preparatory Electives – 1 YEAR REQUIRED

COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTINGCOLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING• CSU’s (California State University): SAT Reasoning Test or

ACT required for admission

• UC’s (University of California): SAT Reasoning Test or ACT required for admission

• Private and Out of State Schools: Check individual admission requirements

• Community College: No SAT or ACT required. Community College placement test required

• All Juniors will take the EAP with your 11th grade English class during CST testing

• See RBV Counseling web page for more info

TIPS FOR COLLEGE PREPARATION If you are planning to attend a 4 year University, choose rigorous courses in

10th grade.

Review the CSU/UC requirements to verify you are on track for college entrance.

Any D’s that you have received in required “A-G” courses should be made up for 4-year colleges. See your counselor ASAP.

Take the PSAT in the Fall of 2013 and/or PLAN (ACT) in the Spring of 2014.

Stay involved in your extracurricular activities. Colleges like to see quality over quantity.

Use NAVIANCE to research colleges and schools and learn about different majors or programs of study that might interest you.

* = Course requires a teacher signature to enroll P = Course meets A-G Requirements in subject listed above it (Except Business Financial Markets, Life Science and Academic Earth Science)

UC/CSU A- G courses are listed below by subject area. Subjects for A & B (History and English) are listed on the front side of this form.

C. Mathematics Algebra 1 P Geometry P Geometry/Trigonometry Honors P Algebra 2 P Algebra 2 Honors P IB Math Studies SL P Math Analysis Honors P Pre Calculus P AP Calculus AP P AP Calculus BC P AP Statistics P

D. Laboratory Sciences

Life Sciences Lab Biology 1 P AP Lab Biology 2 P IB Lab Biology HL2 P Human Anatomy P

Life Science (Not A-G Science)

Physical Sciences Chemistry 1 P Chemistry 1 Honors P AP Chemistry P Physics 1 P Physics 1 Honors P AP Physics B P AP Environmental P

Academic Earth Science (Not A-G Science)

E. Foreign Language (Grade “C” or better required to move to the next level of a language) Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 P Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 P Spanish 1 P Spanish 2 P Spanish 3 P AP Spanish Language 4 P AP Spanish Literature 5 P French 1 P French 2 P French 3 P AP French Language 4 P German 1 P German 2 P German 3 P AP German Language 4 P American Sign Language 1 P American Sign Language 2 P American Sign Language 3 P

F. Visual & Performing Arts Art 1 P Art 2 P* Studio Art P AP Studio Art 2D P* AP Studio Art 3D P* IB Visual Arts SL P* IB Visual Arts HL 2 P* 3 Dimensional Design and Sculpture P 3 Dimensional Design and Sculpture 2 P* Dance I P Dance 2 P (Audition)* Dance 3 P (Audition) * Dance 4 P (Audition)* Drama 1 P Drama 2 P* IB Theater Arts SL (Audition) P* IB Theater Arts HL2 (Audition) P* Beginning Choir P Concert Choir * Advanced Choir (Audition) P* IB Music Solo SL P* Concert Band P Wind Ensemble 1 P* Wind Ensemble 2 P* Percussion P* Film Studies (Requires a C or better in English) P IB Film Studies SL* P ROP Architectural Design 1 P ROP Digital Art P ROP Graphic Design 1 P ROP Photo Imaging P ROP T.V. Film and Media Production 1 P

G. College Preparatory Electives Life Science P Academic Earth Science P Yearbook P* Creative Writing 1 P ROP Pre-Engineering & Design 1 P

Electives Newspaper* ROP Medical Occupations/First Responder ROP Sports Medicine ROP Drafting/CAD ROP Graphic Design 2 ROP Architectural Design 2 ROP Pre-Engineering & Design 2 ROP T.V. Film and Media Production 2* ROP Stagehand Technician 1 ROP Stagehand Technician 2* ROP Web Design 1 ROP Web Design 2 Encuentros

Special Programs A.V.I.D. A.S.B. Leadership * Marching Band*

Physical Education See catalog for options **All Sports must have Coach or Athletic Director signature

1. * = Elective course that requires a teacher signature

2. P = College Preparatory Course (UC/CSU Approved)

Course are listed by subject and by UC/CSU “A-G” subject area. Subjects for A & B (History and English) are

listed on the front side of this form. 

Use the back of your Registration Worksheet to choose your courses.

10th Registration Worksheet 2013-14

INSTRUCTIONS STUDENT NAME:______________________ Review the course catalog(available online)with your parents and choose courses that are interesting to you Complete the bottom of the form and bring it with you to your appointment with your counselor in March. There is no summer school this year! If you failed a course, you must take it at a community college, through an online course, or through E2020. See your counselor for paperwork and information. Remind your parents to attend RBV’s Parent Registration Night on Thursday February 21, 2013 at 6:00pm in the PAC.

TIPS FOR COLLEGE PREPARATION

If you are planning to attend a 4 year University, choose rigorous courses in 10th grade. Review the CSU/UC A-G Requirements to verify that you are on track for college entrance. Any D’s that you have received in required “A-G” courses must be made up for 4-year colleges. See your counselor ASAP. Stay involved in your extracurricular activities. Colleges like to see quality over quantity. Use Naviance to research colleges and schools and learn about different majors or programs of study that might interest you.

I have received a copy of the CSU/UC A-G Requirements and the VUSD Graduation Requirements: _____________________ Student Signature

Counselor Notes: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Required Courses

Sophomores are required to take English 10, World History, PE and Math

1 A. World History

World History 2 P

AP European History P

2 B. English

English 10 P

English 10 Honors P

3 C. Math

Pre Algebra Algebra 1 P Geometry P Geometry Honors P Algebra 2 P Algebra 2 Honors P

IB Math Studies SL P Pre Calculus P Math Analysis Honors P

4 Physical Education See Course Catalog for

PE options

*TO JOIN A SPORT, HAVE THE COACH or ATHLETIC DIRECTOR SIGN HERE:___________________

Elective Courses

1. Choose to 1 elective course from the back of this form. 2. If an elective course requires a *teacher’s signature, have the teacher sign next to the course. If you do not have a signature, you cannot enroll in the course. 3. You must choose 2 alternate electives in case your first choice electives are full.

*Teacher Signature

(If required)

5 Science

6 Elective

ALTERNATE ELECTIVE

ALTERNATE ELECTIVE

The Course Menu and Registration Worksheet

•Read Instructions

•Choose your elective courses

*If your elective requires a teacher signature have the teacher sign here

•Choose 2 Alternate Electives

•Your teachers will recommend

the next level of core courses

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS 1010thth GRADE GRADE

• Review the course catalog with your parents and choose courses that are interesting to you! The Course Catalog is available on the RBV Website.

• Complete the Course Worksheet and bring it with you to your appointment with your counselor in March.

• If you would like to take and AP/IB or Honors course that you are not recommended for, you must complete a Honors Waiver, available in the counseling office. 10th grade English and History Honors DO NOT need to be taken together.

• There is no summer school this year! If you failed a course, you must take it at a community college, through an online course, or through E2020. See your counselor for paperwork and information.

DO YOU PLAY A SPORT?DO YOU PLAY A SPORT?• If you plan to play a sport next

year you MUST have a coach’s signature.

• If you cannot locate your coach, please have Mr. Nellis, Athletic Director, sign off. He can be found most days at nutrition and

lunch in the athletic office, next to the counseling office.

• Login on to NAVIANCE on a regular basis

• Scholarships are available NOW!

• Research colleges, major choices, careers, or take a career interest inventory. Add colleges to your list.

• College Applications, Catalogs and Videos

• College Admissions Tests & Fee Waivers

• College Representative Visits

• Financial Aid Applications

• Scholarship Bulletin (on Naviance)

• Career and Military Information

• Job Corps Information

• Work Permits

• Internet Access

COLLEGE NIGHT COLLEGE NIGHT

May 9May 9thth 2013 @ RBV 2013 @ RBV SESSIONS

University of California

Cal State Universities

Financial Aid

Naviance

AND MUCH MORE!

Parent Registration Night Parent Registration Night

Thursday, February 21Thursday, February 21stst

6:00pm 6:00pm

iin the PACn the PAC

REMINDERSREMINDERSYou will meet with your counselor individually in

March to discuss your course selections

•You MUST complete the Registration Worksheet by March 3rd.

•You MUST bring the completed Registration Worksheet and other forms with you to your appointment with your counselor.

•Use The Course Catalog to research course descriptions. It is available on the website.

•The forms AND this PowerPoint Presentation are available on the RBVHS Counseling Website, under the “Registration Materials” Tab.

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English 10 English 11 English 12

Math

Math Math Math/Elective

Science Science Science/Elective

Science/Elective

PE

PE PE

Elective

Elective Elective

Elective Elective

Off Campus Courses Off Campus Courses Off Campus Courses

Off Campus Courses

4-Year Academic Plan

To access the RBV 4-year Academic Plan go to:•RBV Counseling Website•Index of Links•RBV 4-Year Academic Plan •Print and complete

To access the RBV 4-year Academic Plan go to:•RBV Counseling Website•Index of Links•RBV 4-Year Academic Plan •Print and complete

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