Welcome Class of 2023 Enrolling in high school: The first major step to a bright future!
Counselor Assignments A – De Mrs. Smith Di-Ho Mrs. Grimshaw Hr-Mon Mr. Wunderlich Moo-She Mrs. Raymond Shi-Z Mrs. K
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 credits needed to be a JUNIOR ■ 17 credits needed to be a SENIOR ■ 24 credits needed to GRADUATE
You should have: ■ Chromebook with CDG open https://curriculum.rsdmo.org/guides ■ ■ Practice Course Selection Sheet (yellow) ■ Course Selection Sheet (blue) ■ Course Recommendation Sheet ■ 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 credits college admissions than Rockwood does for graduation. requirements.
Course Prerequisites Only students who meet Some courses require a specific specific grade-level requirements may take this classification or a 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 * See page 9 for complete details
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) LA025 ■ 09 English Language Arts B (2 nd sem) LA026 ■ 09 Accelerated Lang Arts A (1st sem) LA017 ■ 09 Accelerated Lang Arts B (2 nd sem) LA018 ■ ALAR/P and Reading Strategies will not be available online. ■ Counselors will change individual student schedules after student qualifies.
Language Arts Selection $1.00 has been spent!
MATH ■ Algebra 1 MA003/004 ■ Geometry MA017/018 ■ WG Honors Geometry MA065/066 ■ Algebra 2 MA005/006 ■ WG Honors Algebra 2 MA008/009 ■ WG Pre-Calc MA024/025
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 real- relationships in the context of a world context. This class combines construction project. Students will see a Algebra 1 standards and business variety of geometry concepts used in a entrepreneurship standards real-world setting. through relevant and interactive career-centered projects. • Upon completion of both year-long • Upon completion of both year- courses, students earn both a Geometry long courses, students earn both and a CTE credit. an Algebra 1 and CTE credit. • Sign up for both: • Sign up for both: MMA003 and MMA004 & MAC017 and MAC018 & BMA001 and BMA002 CMA001 and CMA002
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 SS046 ■ U.S. History B, 2 nd sem SS047 ■ WG Honors U.S. History A SS050 ■ WG Honors U.S. History B SS051
History Selection $3.00 has been spent!
SCIENCE Biology A, 1 st sem SC003 ■ Biology B, 2 nd sem SC004 ■ Honors Biology A, 1 st sem SC063 ■ Honors Biology B, 2 nd sem SC064 ■
Science Selection $4.00 has been spent
Year-long Electives 1 st sem 2 nd sem ■ Band MU011 $1.00 MU012 $1.00 ■ Choir MU048 $1.00 MU049 $1.00 ■ Intro to Engineering IT039 IT040 ■ Principles of Biomed IT060 IT061 ■ Orchestra MU050 MU051
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)
Final Selections 9 th Grade Language Arts $1.00 Algebra 1 $1.00 US History $1.00 Biology $1.00 $.50 Choir $7.00 total $1.00 French 1 $1.00 Personal Fitness The total amount is $7.00 $ .50 Guitar 1 Alternate courses do not count $ .50 toward the $7.00 total. Total is
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 30, 2019, to 8 th Grade Counselor
Important Dates ■ Portal opens at 7:00 am on January 18 th . ■ Portal closes at 4:00 pm on January 28 th . ■ On or before January 30 th , 2019 , you need to turn the following in to your 8 th grade Counselor. ■ Your completed and signed request summary page
Summer Academy During the month of June Rockwood Summit and Marquette Session One: 8:00 am – 11:15 am Session Two: 11:30 am – 2:45 pm Possible offerings: PFW, Art Fundamentals, online Personal Finance and Health, and core classes needed for credit recovery Forms available in late February at the middle school. Registration begins in March. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER AT THEIR HOME SCHOOL! Classes are filled based upon first come-first served.
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