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Incoming Freshman & Parent Pre-Registration & Curriculum Night Riverside Brookfield High School January 15, 2014
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All students are assigned a guidance counselor and remain with their counselors for 4 years Provide academic, college & career, and social & emotional advising and support Counselors Melissa Carey Jim Franko Maggie Leiteritz Mike Reingruber Renee Thomas
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Academics Athletics Extra-Curricular Activities Our goal is to offer you the best high school experience possible through:
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Placements in core academic courses Guidelines for placement decisions Information about registration day Forms needed for registration day Forms needed for summer residency
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Pink Form o Placement Recommendation in Core Academic Classes Green Forms o Registration Requests o Graduation Requirements / 4-year Plan o Course Choices
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Example: Explore Scaled Scores (1-25) English24 Mathematics17 Reading22 Science25 Composite22
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Based upon the professional judgment of the Placement Committee Data-based decision making o Explore scores + local percentiles o 8 th grade teacher recommendations Careful consideration is given when making placements
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English (Regular or Honors) Math (Pre-Algebra, Extended Algebra, Algebra or Honors Algebra Science (Biology or Honors Biology) Western Civilization or Extended Reading World Language (Spanish I or II/French I or II)
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Forward test scores from another testing location to RB Or contact April Englehart in Student Services to schedule testing No placements will be make without test scores
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Please contact the Department Chair
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All placement change considerations must be submitted to the Placement Committee using the online Placement Change Request Form. The deadline for all placement change considerations is January 22, 2014. If you do not receive a call or e-mail, consider your request granted. The online form is available at www.rbhs208.net
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Step 1: Copy the core courses your student has been recommended for (pink form) next to the corresponding course name (green form)
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Step 2: Select electives using o Course Options List o Graduation Requirements/4-year Plan Form o The online Curriculum Guide Think about trying something new!
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A copy of the 2014-15 Curriculum Guide can is available online at www.rbhs208.net.www.rbhs208.net
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Applied Arts English Fine Arts World Languages Students placed in Reading are not advised to take a World Language or Western Civilization Freshman year
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Some students have been recommended for Academic Support Help with organization and study skills Homework support and help provided Communication between school and home Study Hall is offered every period of the day Freshmen will take either 6 or 7 academic courses
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Depending on placement scores, students may have been recommended for Extended Reading and/or Extended Algebra Extended Reading (1.5 periods) Takes the place of Western Civilization Extended Algebra (1.5 periods) Extended Reading AND Extended Algebra = Full period of Academic Support Only Extended Reading OR only Extended Algebra = ½ period of Academic Support Electives might be possible freshman year
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Please select alternative electives in the event that a first choice elective is not available
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This information will help assist your counselor with advising during your high school years at RB. College and Career Plans Please Complete
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Check the SEE Team box on the green form you if interested in being part of SEE team.
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Create a schedule that o Offers academic rigor o Allows for student interest o Allows time for student involvement in extra-curricular activities
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Saturday, January 25, 2014 Follow the registration time table according to last name in your packet
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Parking available in the faculty parking lot Enter door A at the main entrance Turn in data forms Meet with a counselor or Department Chair to select electives
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Contact April Englehart in Student Services at (708) 442-8401 as soon as possible to reschedule.
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Review Explore scores Review Placements Review the online Curriculum Guide to become familiar with RB’s course offerings Complete the online “Placement Change Request Form” if needed Complete the green registration form using placements in core classes, the Curriculum Guide, and graduation requirements
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2 Credits in Cultural & Applied Studies (Applied Arts, Fine Arts, and/or World Language) are required for graduation Elective Courses for Freshman Year… Child Development Computers Consumer Economics Drafting CAD Exploring Technologies Foods & Nutrition Broadcast Journalism TV Arts Production
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4 credits are required for graduation (1 English credit each year) Course options for Freshman Year… English 9 Honors English 9 Elective options Reading Debate Journalism Clarion (Newspaper) Rouser (Yearbook)
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2 Credits in Cultural & Applied Studies (Applied Arts, Fine Arts, and/or World Language) are required for graduation Electives for Freshman Year… Music Choir, Band, Orchestra, Music Creativity, & World Percussion Visual Arts Drawing & Painting, Ceramics, & Photo Theater Acting & Directing & Improv Sketch Comedy Fine Arts Survey
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LIBRARY SERVICES ● Extended hours (before/after school and lunch) ● Alternate learning space for study hall ● Reader's advisory ● Reference assistance ● Programming ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS ● Research curriculum ● Freshman and sophomore English projects ● Skills for academic success ● Technology proficiency ● Google Applications ● Web 2.0 tools
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3 credits are required for graduation (4 are recommended for college-bound students) Course options for Freshman Year… Pre-Algebra Extended Algebra Algebra Honors Algebra Geometry (Placement Exam Required)
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3 credits are required for graduation (4 are recommended for college- bound students) Course options for Freshman Year… Biology Honors Biology Zoological Research
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3 credits are required for graduation 1.0 in Western Civilization (Freshman or Sophomore Year) or 1.0 AP European History 1.0 in U.S. History (Junior Year) .50 in U.S. Government (Senior Year) .50 in Global Area Studies (or 4 years of the same World Language) Course options for Freshman Year… Western Civilization (Not recommended for student taking Extended Reading)
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3.5 credits of PE are required (.5 credit each semester) .5 credit in Health (Sophomore year) Course options for Freshman Year… Boys PE 9 Girls PE 9 Dance Techniques
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2 Credits in Cultural & Applied Studies (Applied Arts, Fine Arts, and/or World Language) are required for graduation Course options for Freshman Year… French (Level I or II) Spanish (Level I or II) German I Heritage Speakers (Level I or II) Level II placements will require additional testing
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School of Environmental Education Please express your interest in the SEE Team by checking the SEE Team box on the green registration form. There are limited spots. You will be notified in February if we were able to accommodate your request SEE Team Courses English (Regular or Honors) Math (Regular or Honors) Science (Regular or Honors) PE
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1. Student Data and Registration 2. Race and Ethnicity 3. Student Language Survey 4. Technology Acceptable Use Agreement
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Bring with you 1. Course Requests form (green) 2. Registration Packet (blue) Student Data Race and Ethnicity form Student Language Survey Technology Acceptable Use Agreement 4. Picture ID 5. Custody papers if applicable 6. Student’s original birth certificate
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Health Forms (State Mandated) 9 th grade physical (parent fills out the Health History portion) Immunization record o Must be signed by your child’s doctor o Must be returned to RB before the first day of school Students who do not have the above listed documents completed and on file in the Health office will be subject to the state mandated exclusion from school
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Proof of Ownership or Rental 3 Proofs of residency 1. Utility bills 2. Insurance policies 3. Bank or credit card statement Photo ID of parent
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