Welcome to Senior Parent Night Ramstein High School

Welcome to Senior Parent Night Ramstein High School Class of 2013!

Agenda �Welcome! �Introductions �Materials Explained �Academic Help �Testing Information �Transcript Accuracy �College Information

Materials you received: #1. Schedule: This is your student’s current schedule. #2. Graduation Status Report: This will show you what we currently have in our computer system on your student. #3. Graduation Requirement Signature Page: To be signed and returned at the end of tonight.

Academic Help • • Gradespeed Teacher Meetings Seminar NHS Peer Tutoring Homework Zone Militarytutor. com Collegeboard. com

Homework Zone Monday-Thursday 7: 00 am: Dr. Freeman/Info Center 3: 15 -4: 15 pm: Monday. Ms. Nicholson (Information Center) Tuesday. Mr. Mol (E 05) Wednesday- Ms. Davis (L 03) Thursday- Mr. Leonhardi (H 01)

Please ensure accuracy: The Name on the transcript will be the name on your diploma.

Make sure your transcript is correct! If you have retaken courses or taken courses from schools other than RHS, make sure they are reflected properly.

AP Exams Please take note Week 1: Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10 Week 2: Monday, May 13 – Friday, May 17

The SAT is given at Kaiserslautern High School. For specific details on the time and location please call Kaiserslautern High School.

The ACT is given here. Please remember, students are eligible for an “International Fee Waiver”. They can pick this form up in the Main Office. Please remember they are to sign up for the Overseas Testing.

ASVAB Testing • Given here 2 Times per year • Contact Latonia. Williams@eu. dodea. edu for more information

Is your student applying to College? College Night: Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Thursday, October 4 th, From: 6 -8: 30 PM Online Resources: • www. princetonreview. com • www. collegeboard. com • www. act. org • www. collegeboard. com • www. fastweb. com • www. college-scholarships. com

https: //www. commonapp. org

For College Applications, request an official transcript in the Counseling Office from Mrs. Soeder. She will have a blue form that should be completed for each transcript request. For the Common Application, you do not need to request a separate transcript.

RHS School Profile

Obtaining a Letter of Recommendation Please remind your students to… §Provide at least 2 weeks notice §Ask in person §Provide a “brag sheet” §Choose according to specific needs § Express Gratitude : A Simple Thank You Card or a small token of appreciation

How can I choose?

Any Questions on Graduation Requirements? English Language Arts 9, 10, 11, 12 4 Social Studies (1 credit of either World Regions or World History, 1 credit of U. S. History, and ½ credit in U. S. Government required. ) 3 Mathematics (Algebra I and Geometry are required. The third math credit must have a course code of 400 or above excluding Lab classes. ) 3 Science (Biology is required and either a Chemistry or Physics credit is required. Physics Applications in the Community and Chemistry Applications meet the credit requirements for graduation. ) 3 Foreign Language (A total of 2 credits in the same foreign language is required. ) 2 Professional Technical Studies (1/2 credit must be in a computer technology. ) 2 Physical Education PEF 301, PEL 301 and PEN 301 Personal Fitness, Lifetime Sports, and PE Activity Nutrition 1 1/2 Fine Arts (Courses used to meet this credit must relate to: visual arts, music, theater, dance, and/or humanities. ) 1 Health Education 1/2 Sub-total for Required Courses 20 Sub-total for Elective Courses 6 TOTAL CREDITS 26 Minimum GPA Required for Graduation 2. 0 If you still lack a graduation credit? Make sure the course is on your schedule for second semester. Please make an appointment with me if you have any questions or concerns.

Ramstein HS Counseling Office Get to know your counselor! 06371 -47 -7640 480 -7640 Ms. Erin Smith 12 th Grade Erin. smith@eu. dodea. edu

Thank you!