Rio Americano High School Incoming 9 th Grade

Rio Americano High School Incoming 9 th Grade Registration Class Course Selections

New Graduation Requirements Changes in Graduation Requirements for Class of 2023: ❖ 1 more year of math through Integrated Math 2 ❖ 1 more year of science ❖ 2 years of World Language To attend a CSU or UC (4 Year University) A-G Requirements (MUST HAVE C OR BETTER): ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ *Please refer to the turquoise “MLHS graduation plans” sheet provided to you in your packet A- 2 years History B- 4 Years English C- 3 Years of Math through IM 3 D- 2 Years of LAB Science (1 life & 1 physical) E- 2 Years of World Language F- 1 Year of Visual & Performing Art G- 1 Approved College Prep Elective

Course Selection. . . YEA! All Freshmen must pick 6 classes including: ● English ● Math ● Science ● PE Then choose any of the following to fill your 6 classes: ● World Language (need 2 years before graduation) ● VAPA (Visual and Performing Art) and/or Elective ● Special program (AVID, Band, Civitas or CTE) “Balance is important in life…”

Want to join a Rio Americano Program & haven’t filled out an application yet? Civitas Make a note on your Course Selection Sheet. See Ms. Seibel (Coordinator). Avid Make a note on your Course Selection Sheet. AVID Interviews take place in room C-9. Band All Freshman should select Intermediate or Advanced Band. Auditions will take place the first 2 weeks of school.

English (Graduation 4 years/A-G 4 years) English 1 - College Prep Traditional English Honors English - Honors Course, College Prep __________________________________ EL English w/ support - For English Learners based on EL test score EL English Support Class - For English Learners based on EL test score

PE (Graduation 2 years) PE 1 - (MUST TAKE IN 9 th GRADE) Cannot take PE in summer between 8 th & 9 th

World Languages (Graduation & A-G 2 Years) French 1 / 2 / 3/3 Honors French 3 and AP French Language Spanish 1 / 2 / 3/AP Spanish Language ● Required for A-G for the University: 2 -3 years in the same language ● Required for San Juan Unified Graduation: 2 years required

Mathematics (Graduation 3 Years through IM 2; A-G Through IM 3) Math Foundations (Elective only credit) Math Support (Elective only credit) Integrated Math 1 Integrated Math 2+ (The 2+& 3+ program contains IM 2, IM 3 & Precalculus over 2 years: Must have A or B in IM 1) Integrated Math 3 Pre Calculus (IM 3 or Algebra 2 prerequisite - recommended by 8 th grade math teacher)

Follow Your Math Sequence

Science (1 year of life science/1 year of physical science and 1 addiional year ● Biology ● Honors Chemistry (completed or concurrent IM 3)

Electives (A-G 1 year required) Beginning Drama Health (semester course) Band Geography (semester course) Art (Mixed Media) Wood Tech 1 Beginning Drawing and Paining Engineering Tech 1 Beginning Piano Yearbook Intro to Video Production Newspaper ***(See the backside of your for additional options)

Schedule Pick-Up- August 12 th July- You will receive a mailing with your assigned time for schedule pick up, 9 th grade orientation, pictures etc. August- During Schedule Pick up: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Turn in emergency cards (available on Rio Americano website) Turn in signed behavior & attendance agreements Take Pictures for yearbook and ID card Purchase PE clothes, lock and planner Purchase Yearbook, student body card and Matawear Pick up your class schedule Visit the Rio Americano website during the summer for updates!