Riverview High School Freshman Registration Process Counselor Assignments

Riverview High School Freshman Registration Process

Counselor Assignments Dr. Bazenas A-B Mrs. Hughes C-G Ms. Mc. Mahon H-Ma Mrs. Halbert Mc-R Mrs. Sperber S-Z Mrs. Harding I. B. A-N Mrs. Beach I. B. O-Z and I. B. Career Program

Class of 2025 • English • Mathematics 4 4 Algebra I and Geometry must be included • Science 3 Biology, plus two Equally Rigorous sciences • Social Studies 3 World History (1) United States History (1) Economics (. 5) American Government (. 5) • Performing Fine Arts • HOPE • Electives 1 1 10 Total- 26 Credits * One of the above classes must be done online

High School Graduation Requirements In addition to the required credits, you need: A 2. 0 or higher unweighted GPA Passing scores on the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) and the Algebra I End of Course Exam You must take the EOC’s for Geometry, Biology and US History Each One Any of these EOC’s is 30% of your course grade Online high school course. student who completes the 26 credits but does not meet the state GPA or testing requirements in FSA reading or Alg. 1 will receive a certificate of completion. This is not a diploma.

Credits and Grade Point Average 1 CREDIT = 1 YEAR COURSE . 5 CREDIT= SEMESTER COURSE STUDENTS TAKE SEVEN CREDITS EACH YEAR. IN HIGH SCHOOL, YOU HAVE TWO GPA’S UNWEIGHTED AND WEIGHTED. UNWEIGHTED GPA’S ARE CALCULATED USING ALL GRADES ON THE TRANSCRIPT. WEIGHTED GPA’S INCLUDE ANY COURSE THAT IS ACCELERATED LIKE: HONORS, PRE-IB, ADVANCED PLACEMENT, DUAL ENROLLMENT OR IB COURSES. COLLEGES MAY RECALCULATE A STUDENT’S GPA BASED ONLY ON ACADEMIC CLASSES FOR ADMISSION PURPOSES

How FSA and Algebra 1 EOC Can Effect Your Schedule If you have not received a passing score on the FSA test or Algebra I EOC, you could be required to take an Intensive Language and/or Math class.

Community Service All student volunteering must be preapproved. High School Volunteering can start the summer after 8 th grade. Please register first! All Bright Futures Awards require community service! FAS – 100 hours FMS – 75 hours GSV – 30 hours

Student Success Center Mrs. Lewis, College Career Advisor Rebecca. Lewis@sarasotacountyschools. net Follow @SSCRHS Follow us @SSCRHS

RHS Program of Studies The Freshman Program of Studies can be found online at www. sarasotacountyschools. net/riverview The program of studies gives descriptions and prerequisites for all the courses offered at RHS.

Course descriptions show credit, weight, prerequisites and more

Choose Wisely! We do our best to honor your choice of classes We do not guarantee teachers or class periods No LUNCH Changes!

Grade 9 Academic and Elective Options Core Academics English 1 Pre-IB (all students) Math Emerging Business Technology Science Introduction to Engineering Hope- HR Commercial Art 1 Digital Media Fundamentals Foundations of programing World Language JROTC (2 years substitutes HOPE) Physical Education Art Music (Band, Chorus, Guitar, Piano) Acting Theater Speech and Debate Journalism (yearbook or newspaper) AP Human Geography HR= Highly Recommended

How to complete your scheduling worksheet Selecting your academic classes English~ • English I Pre- IB (honors) Math~ • Algebra IA and Algebra IB (Two period block) • Algebra I • Geometry or Geometry Honors • Algebra II or Algebra II Honors Science~ Environmental Science Biology Pre IB (need FSA of 4 or higher)

Placement Tests for Math All students entering RHS who want to enroll in an HONORS level Geometry or Algebra 2 class will be required to take a placement test. The placement test is a 90 minute end of course Algebra 1 exam which the student will do without a calculator. Students do not need to register. Just show up on one of the dates indicated. Your School Counselor and Math Teachers will be notified of the dates.

How to complete your scheduling worksheet tinyurl. com/RHSFreshman. Registration

Choosing Your Electives

Choosing Your Electives One of your electives must be a highly recommended course

Course Selection Sheet Example

Please Have Your Microsoft Form Completed On Time! Counselors will be returning next week to complete your schedule!

Future Pre-IB Students There will be a Scheduling Information Night Monday, April 12 at 6 pm via Zoom A Zoom invite will be sent to you through email.

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