2012-2013 MIDDLE SCHOOL
REGISTRATION
Presented by:
Rocky River High School
Guidance Team
ADMINISTRATION TEAM
Principal: Ms. Nelson
 Assistant Principal of Instruction: Mr. Robinson
 Assistant Principal: Mr. Wingate
 Dean of Students: Mr. Fowler
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WHO IS MY COUNSELOR?
A-C: Ms. Cruz
 D-He: Ms. Bentley
 Hf-J: Ms. Monroe **
 K-O: Ms. Foster
 P-R: Ms. Monroe **
 S-Z: Ms. Brand
 **Ms. Monroe has a split alphabet**
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WHAT AM I GETTING TODAY?
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Raven Orange Folder
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Planning Guide (Left side)
School Profile
Athletic List
Club Listing
Open House Flyer
School Map
Registration Card (you will receive this separately)
FUTURE READY CORE
EXIT STANDARD TESTS
English I
 Algebra I
 Biology
 Civics/Economics (may come back)
 US History (may come back)
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All of these must be passed with a III or IV
ENGLISHMUST HAVE TEACHER SIGNATURE
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Foundations of English/English I- Level 1 or 2 on EOG (Reading)
English I- Level 3 on EOG (Reading)
English I Honors- Level 4 on EOG (Reading)
English II Honors- Level 3 or 4 from English 9 EOC
English II- Level 1 or 2 from English 9 EOC
English II Honors- Level 3 or 4 from English 9 EOC
English III
English III Honors- A or B in English II
AP English III- recommended A or B+ in Honors Eng 2
English IV
English IV Honors- A or B in English III
AP English IV- recommended A or B+ in Honors Eng 3
MATH FOR 9TH GRADE
MUST HAVE TEACHER SIGNATURE
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Depending on EOG scores:
Level I or II: Foundations of Algebra/Algebra I (year
long)
 Level III & IV: Algebra I (semester)
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If you took Algebra I in Middle School:
Level I,II & III: Geometry
 Level IV: Geometry Honors
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MATH ONCE YOU ARE IN HIGH SCHOOL
Algebra II- Must have passed Algebra I and
Geometry
 Algebra II Honors- A or B+ in Algebra I, Honors
Geometry course recommended
 AFM- upper level class, past Algebra 2.
Required: Algebra I & Geometry
 Honors Pre-Calculus- Algebra I, Geometry
Honors, and Algebra 2 Honors
 AP Calc AB
 AP Calc BC
 AP Statistics
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SCIENCEMUST HAVE TEACHER SIGNATURE
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Earth/Environmental
Earth/Environmental Honors- A or B in 8th grade science
AP Environmental Science** Teacher approval required**
Biology
Biology Honors- A or B in Earth/Environmental
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
Physics Honors
AP Physics
AP Chemistry
AP Biology
Oceanography
Honors Anatomy & Physiology.
SOCIAL STUDIESMUST HAVE TEACHER SIGNATURE
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World History
World History Honors- A or B in 8th grade
Civics/Economics
Civics/Economics Honors
US History
US History Honors
AP US History
Contemporary Law and Justice
Psychology
Sociology
AP Psychology
AP Euro
AP World History
AP Economics
WORLD LANGUAGE
Not needed to graduate
 IS NEEDED if you are planning on attending a
4 year college/university
 If this is your concentration, you will need to
take all 4 years in high school
 If you score a Level 1 or 2 on your English 9
EOC you should not sign up for World
Language your 9th grade year.
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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
CONCENTRATIONS
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Concentrations (see back of registration card)
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Visual Arts
General Management
Business Finance
Biotechnology (Medical)
Travel/Tourism
Programming & Software Development
Web & Digital Communication
Information Support and Services
Engineering & Technology
Design/Pre-Construction
**Must have 4 classes in 1 of the pathways**
OTHER CONCENTRATIONS
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Performing and Visual Arts
4 Band/Choir
 4 Art/Crafts/Photo
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Foreign Language
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ROTC
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ROTC I-IV
Advanced Placement (AP)
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4 years (in high school)
4 AP courses
**Must have 4 classes in 1 pathway to
complete**
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
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9th to 10th
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10th to 11th
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Earn six (6) one of them must be English I or
Algebra I + 1 exit standard test
Earn twelve (12) including: English I, English II,
and Algebra I + 2 exit standard tests
11th to 12th
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Earn eighteen (18) including: English I, English II,
and Algebra I + 3 exit standard tests
SCHEDULES
Rocky River is on a hybrid schedule
 Some classes are 4x4 (semester)
 Some classes are A/B (year long every other day)
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Theatre I
Band (Orchestra, Beginning Orchestra, Concert
Band, Beginning Acoustic Guitar, Percussion
Ensemble, or Jazz Ensemble)
Chorus I
ROTC I/ROTC Leadership Lab I
Aerobics I
Multimedia & Webpage Design
Principles of Business
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
Counselors do not have a role in athletics
 Athletic Director: Brandy Clemmer
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980-344-0409
 Brandy.clemmer@cms.k12.nc.us
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Get in contact with coaches if you are planning
on trying out for a fall sport
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Get summer workouts ahead of time
WHAT CLASSES DO I PICK?
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8 classes and 2 alternative classes
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1 core class per subject
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Alternatives should be BOTH (4x4
and A/B day)
1 English, 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social
Studies
Teacher approval signatures
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Teachers must sign next to the class
you are selecting. Must see your
English, Math, Science, and Social
Studies teachers for their signatures.
WHEN ARE CARDS DUE??
 Northridge
March 12th
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& Northeast Due Date:
(DUE TO YOUR HOMEROOM
TEACHER)
IF
YOU DON’T TURN IN A
CARD, THE COUNSELORS
WILL MAKE IT FOR YOU
AND YOU DON’T GET TO
CHANGE THE CLASSES!!
OPEN HOUSE
March 22nd from 5:30-7:30pm
 Meet the English, Math, Science, History,
Foreign Language, Fine Arts and CTE
teachers
 Meet the Administrative Team
 Meet the Counseling Team
 Sign up for sports and clubs
 PTO and Booster Club Information
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GUIDANCE WEBSITE INFORMATION
Get scholarship information
 Get College Planning information
 Get summer program information
 View Guidance announcements
 Helpful website
 Request a transcript
 Website:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/rockyriverHS/Pages/
StudentServices.aspx
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