RCHS Athletic Information Night
April 30, 2013
The quality of a person’s
life is in direct proportion
to their commitment to
excellence, regardless of
their chosen field of
endeavor.
Vince Lombardi
RCHS Graduation Requirements
CSU/UC Course
Area
Course
HS Graduation Credits
Courses
High School Graduation Guideline
A
Social Studies/History
30
3
Grade 10 - World History
Grade 11 - US History
Grade 12 - Government & Economics
B
English
40
4
Students take once course each year.
C
Math
30
3
Students must pass Algebra I.
D
Science
20
2
One year of Physical Sciences and
one year of Life Science (Biology) required.
E
World Language
Visual & Performing Arts
10
1
Students may choose between Visual Arts, Performing Arts,
and Languages (Spanish or French)
7
Beginning with the Class of 2016, 10 elective credits will be
accrued from the Freshman Selectives leaving a balance of 60
elective credits.
2
PE is mandatory in the 9th grade;
Students in athletics or Band may apply for a waiver of the 2nd
year requirement.
22
PLUS…
• Students must pass the California High School EXIT EXAM
• AND 40 HOURS Community Service.
F
G
NA
Electives
Physical Education
Minimum Credits Required
to Earn a Diploma:
70
20
220
University of California (UC) /California State University (CSU)
SUBJECT AREA REQUIREMENTS
A-G List
Subject Matter
Years Required
A
History/Social Science
2 years
B
English
4 years
C
Math
3 years required, 4 years recommended
D
Lab Science
2 years required, 3 years recommended
E
Foreign Lang
2 years required, 3 years recommended
F
Visual or Performing Arts
1 year
G
College Preparatory Elective
1 year
• All A-G approved classes are at the college preparatory level, or above.
• All grades in A-G classes must be a C-, or above to meet elgibility criteria.
The 23 Campus of the California State University System (CSU)
CSU Eligibility
• Completion of a minimum of 15 a-g courses with a
grade of C- or above
• Eligibility GPA is calculated using grades 10 -12
grades, HOWEVER all 9th grade a-g classes must be
reported and have received a grade of C- or better
• SAT or ACT if student’s GPA is below a 3.0 or if s/he
is applying to an impacted campus
- Can combine best reading and math scores from multiple sittings of
SAT; may combine best subscores from multiple ACT tests to
calculate a best composite
The 10 Campuses of the University of
California (UC) System
UC Eligibility
• Completion of a minimum of 15 a-g courses with
a grade of C- or above
• Eligibility GPA is calculated using grades 10 -12
grades, HOWEVER all 9th grade a-g classes must
be reported and have received a grade of C- or
better
• SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT plus Writing is
required
– UC uses the highest combined score from a single setting of the ACT
plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test. Some campuses may
recommend SAT Subject Tests for specific majors.
Useful Websites for College Planning
www.ranchocotate.org – this is our school website. You will find an
electronic copy of the Cougar Tracks guide which has information regarding
graduation requirements/4 year planning/university entrance requirements.
www.cccco.edu – a website dedicated to the 112 community/junior colleges
in California. With a wide range of educational offerings, the colleges provide
workforce training, basic courses in English and math, certificate and degree
programs and preparation for transfer to four-year institutions.
www.collegeboard.org – this site provides information on all colleges. You
will be able to search for information on any college or university on this site,
and learn about/prepare for the SAT.
www.universityofcalifornia.edu – this site provides information including
admissions, program offerings & facilities, for any of the 10 UC campus
locations.
www.csumentor.org - this site provides an electronic planning guide for
students to keep them on track for meeting college entrance requirements,
students can explore different CSU campuses, learn about financial aid, and
even apply to college on-line.
www.calstate.edu – this site provides information including admissions,
program offerings & facilities, for any of the 23 CSU campus locations.
www.santarosa.edu - this site provides information including admissions,
program offerings & facilities for Santa Rosa Junior College.
For Career resources, search under “Career Technical” colleges, training,
certificates, etc
NCAA Eligibility Center Quick Reference Guide
Division I
 16 core classes
 4 years of English
 3 years of mathematics
(Algebra 1 or higher)
 2 years of natural/physical
science (1 year of lab if offered
by high school)
 1 year of additional English,
mathematics, or
natural/physical science
 2 years of social science
 4 years of additional courses
(from any area above, foreign
language or comparative
religion/philosophy)
Division II
 16 Core Classes
 3 years of English
 2 years of mathematics (Algebra 1 or
higher)
 2 years of natural/physical science (1
year of lab if offered by high school)
 3 years of additional English,
mathematics, or natural/physical
science
 2 years of social science
 4 years of additional courses (from
any area above, foreign language or
comparative religion/philosophy)
Rancho Cotate Athletics
Fall
Winter
Spring
Cross Country
Boys’ Basketball
Baseball
Football
Girls’ Basketball
Boys’ Golf
Girls’ Golf
Boys’ Wrestling
Softball
Boys’ Soccer
Girls’ Wrestling
Swimming and Diving
Girls’ Soccer
Cheerleading
Boys’ Tennis
Girls’ Tennis
Girls’ Volleyball
Cheerleading
Track and Field
Athletic Packets
Athletic Packets must be turned in to Yvonne Murray (RCHS Front Office) after
August 1st, 2013. Athletes will be issued an athletic clearance within 24
hours. Athletes can't try out or practice until they have given an athletic clearance
to the coach of the team for which they are trying out.
If you are unable to schedule an appointment with your regular physician, here
are some local options.
Santa Rosa Sports and Family Medicine
1255 Dutton Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA
707-546-9400
Jewish Community Free Clinic
490 City Center Drive
Rohnert Park, CA
707-585-7780
Important Websites
NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER
http://www.eligibilitycenter.org
RCHS Cougar Athletic Boosters
http://www.rchscougarboosters.com/
North Bay League website
http://www.northbayleague.com/
North Coast Section website
http://www.cifncs.org/
CIF website
http://www.cifstate.org/
Press Democrat
http://www.pdpreps.com/
Bay Area High School Sports
http://www.prepfeed.com/
Football Rankings
http://www.calpreps.com/
Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling, Basketball, Baseball & Softball team
pages
http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/lAnRPhOt3kigv43bEt0SDA/ranchocotate-cougars/home.htm