The vision of Rodriguez High School is to challenge students to be good citizens, critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

 High School graduation is based on credits earned  Students need to earn 230 credits in order to graduate  Students take 60 credits of coursework each year  Credits are awarded for grades A, B, C and D  Students must also pass California High School Exit Exam in English and Mathematics (offered February of 10 th grade year)

 English40  Mathematics30 (incl. Algebra 1)  Science 20 (minimum 2 labs)  Social Studies30  Art/Foreign Language20  Physical Education 20  Electives70 Total Credits Required 230

These are minimum requirements. To be more competitive consider taking additional courses. Check the website for RHS/UC certified course list. Entrance Requirements a -g Requirements. History 2 years English 4 years Math 3 years Laboratory Science 2 years Foreign Language 2 years VPA 1 year Elective 1 year ***Must complete these courses with C’s or higher BOTH semesters Grade Point Average - General Rule: The lower the GPA, the higher SAT/ACT scores must be: -UC: Minimum GPA 3.0 -CSU: Minimum GPA 2. 0

 students  Closed campus  Mixed grade levels in classes (electives and mathematics)  One lunch period with many lunch options  Students and staff wear IDs  District dress code policies are enforced  Credits/grades/GPA count toward graduation and extra-curricular activity eligibility  NB: Students must dress for PE!

 Rodriguez High School Mission  Students, staff and administration collaboratively treat each other according to the values of the RHS Way: Responsible, Honorable, Safe.  Student success is built on RHS staff and parents working together to create learning environments promoting critical thinking and active participation in the community, which allows for a seamless transition to post-secondary opportunities.  The administration and staff supported by the students, parents, and community will create a learning environment that is equitable and free from fear, violence, drugs, harassment, and alcohol.

 Honors/AP Program:  English Language, English Literature, European History, US History, Government, Economics, French, Spanish, German, Physics, Calculus, Statistics, Art History, Studio Art  CTE Programs:  Tech, Biotech, Theater, Photography  Extra-Curricular Activities:  REU, leadership, athletics, clubs, cheerleading  All 9 th grade students create a four-year plan.  Beginning in 2013, all 9 th grade students will use Naviance for college planning.

 Rodriguez High School has a block schedule  Classes meet 3 times a week ▪ 1, 3, 5 classes meet on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday ▪ 2, 4, 6 classes meet on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday  Classes meet for 104 minutes  RHS has an early release every Wednesday  Tutorial meets four days a week (41 minutes)  Tutorial rotates through all six classes  Students work on homework and class work  Students can obtain passes to get additional help in classes as needed

 Extra-Curricular Activities  Dances, Rallies, Club Day, Friday activities, Powder Puff, Hunger Games  Athletics  Fall, Winter, Spring Sports  Minimum GPA is 2.0

 Academic Planner  All freshmen receive an academic planner to write down assignments, tests, quizzes and projects  Weekly Progress Reports (available upon request)  School After School  Every Monday and Thursday from 3-4pm  Students can get help in any course  Many teachers also make themselves available to help students at lunch and after school  Tutorial  Library  Open daily before school, during lunch and after school

 Student Services  Two Assistant Principals (A-L; M-Z)  Academic counselors and school psychologists are available daily ▪ Students can drop in or sign up to see their counselors  School Resource Officer (FPD)  School Nurse  Technology Tools  Parent Portal, website ( Naviance, twitter MUSTANGS), Edmodo