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Rocky Mountain High SchoolCurriculum Guide2021-2022 School YearRocky Mountain H.S.1300 West Swallow Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 488-7023rmh.psdschools.org1
Table of ContentsWELCOME TO REGISTRATION3Registration Process Meeting Dates Graduation Requirement Worksheets Freshman Credit Opt-Out Information Sample 4 year schedules45,678-10Post-Secondary Planning Checklist and Resources College Planning Checklist Colorado Commission on Higher Education College Entrance Requirements NCAA Eligibility Requirements Other Athletics Information11-121314-1516College Credit Options at Rocky Advanced Placement Classes and Adjusted GPA CU Succeed Concurrent Enrollment and Ascent Program17-181920-21Class Offerings Business24 Family & Consumer Sciences31 Language Arts36 Mathematics43 Performing Arts47 Physical Education51 Science55 Social Studies61 Technology Education68 Visual Arts74 World Languages80 Work-Based Learning Programs84 Lobo 10185 Career Pathway Programs at Front Range Community College86 Futures Lab Options922
Dear Students,Welcome to Rocky Mountain High School! This Curriculum and Registration Guide has beendeveloped to assist you and your parents in planning your course of study. It has information onRocky’s graduation requirements, college entrance requirements, class descriptions and more. Pleasereview the next page, which outlines our registration process.Our counselors, teachers and administrators anticipate a smooth registration. We are always more thanhappy to offer assistance during this process. Please contact our Student Services Department at (970)488-7032 or check out our website by going to the Rocky Mountain High School web pagehttp://rmh.psdschools.org and click on “Counseling and Career Center.”The Staff of Rocky Mountain High SchoolADMINISTRATIONCraig en BennettAssistant Principal488-7008bennett@psdschools.orgTim BruellAssistant Principal488-7007tbruell@psdschools.orgTyler NickelAssistant Principal488-7009tylert@psdschools.orgMike RuffnerDean of Students488-7192mruffner@psdschools.orgRuss StapletonDean of Students488-7155rstaplet@psdschools.orgConrad CristAssistant Principal/AD488-7006ccrist@psdschools.orgSTUDENT SERVICESSTUDENT SERVICESAmy McCoyRegistrar488-7031amccoy@psdschools.orgDebbie AragonRegistrar488-7033debraa@psdschools.orgLeah KapralCounseling Secretary488-7032lkapral@psdschools.orgCounselor: 9 grade mixed488-7027jtate@psdschools.orgth Justin TateBetsy FlowersKelley MaddenPatty MogoritMark ReedyKim Murrayth Counselor: 9 grade mixed488-7029eflowers@psdschools.orgth th488-7028kmadden@psdschools.orgth th488-7030pmogorit@psdschools.orgth th488-7019mreedy@psdschools.orgth th488-7026kimurray@psdschools.orgth th488-7025bwagner@psdschools.orgCounselor: 10 -12 Counselor: 10 -12 Counselor: 10 -12 Counselor: 10 -12 Brooke WagnerCounselor: 10 -12 Nicole FassnachtCollege & Career Center Counselor488-7038nwilgenb@psdschools.orgRobert PappWork-based Learning Coordinator488-7036rpapp@psdschools.orgGina DifeliceWellness Center Coordinator488-7081 eflowers@psdschools.orgKatrina Boschmann Counselor: Special Assignment488-71223
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSTo receive a high school diploma, students must earn 240 credits, AND complete one of the following (See nextpage for details):A) Meet or exceed minimum scores in Mathematics or English on one or more state-approved measure,ORB) Meet one of the other individualized State-Approved College and Career Readiness Measures.RequirementCreditsRequired9thTypical Year Taken10th11thLanguage Arts40 Civics/Government5US History10Social Studies10Humanities5Fine and AppliedArts10 World Language orWorld Studies10 Math andComputer Science30 Science30 Wellness15 Personal Finance5 Economics5 Economics, AP Micro/Macro Economics, BusinessEconomicsElectives65 Any course taken after fulfillment of graduationrequirements listed aboveTotal Credits 9-1224080706060 12thRocky Classes English 9, World Literature and Comp, US Literatureand Comp, a Senior English Class American Government, We the People, APGovernment US History, AP US History World History, Pre- AP World History,World Geography, AP Human Geography Classical, Contemporary, African, Asian, and AmericanHumanitiesVisual Arts Classes, Performing Arts Classes,Technology Education Classes, Production-BasedBusiness and FCS Classes Any World Language (Spanish, French, German) orWorld History or Pre-AP World HistoryAny Math class in this curriculum guide (note thesequences in the Math section) and/or classes inComputer scienceAny Science class in this curriculum guide, beginningwith Biology or ESS Must begin with PE1 and completed through otherWellness classesCareer and Financial Planning, Financial LifeManagement5Recommended credits per year per grade level. Weencourage students to take more than the minimum tograduate
Demonstrate Competence in English or MathStudents must demonstrate college and career readiness in both Mathematics and English by meeting orexceeding the required level of readiness in one of the following methods:EnglishMathSAT (Preferred method)470500ACT1819Bronze Bronze 8Advanced Placement228ASVAB3131*62 on ReadingComprehension or 70on Sentence Skills61ACT WorkkeysAccuplacerNon-Assessment Options to MeetCompetencyConcurrent Enrollment or AP ClassGrade of C or betterRocky CapstonePersonal Finance ClassWe The PeopleIndustry CertificateIndividualized6
INCOMING FRESHMANYou can decide if you want to keep any high school credit you earned in middle school.GRADUATION COURSES TAUGHT IN MIDDLE SCHOOLExcerpted from PSD Policy IKF-3 – Graduation, Diploma and Certificate RequirementsStudents are eligible to receive PSD high school graduation credit for approved courses taught at a PSD middleschool, or for out-of-district approved middle school courses reflected on an official transcript by meetingthe following requirements: For PSD middle schools Pass the course with a grade of D or higher AND Take the year-end PSD Summative Assessment (SA) AND Complete all four quarters of the year-long courseFor out-of-district middle school courses Credit was earned at an accredited school Complete all four quarters of a year-long courseMiddle School and High School Registrars will be responsible for completing transcription of credit earningcourses under the described guidelines If there is a question as to if a school is accredited the Curriculum Department will make the final decision Credit earned will be transcribed as recorded on the official transcript Partial credit will not be awarded for completing one semester of a two-semester sequence in middleschool.Middle School Courses Earning High School Credit and the Impact on High School GPA:Grades received for credit earning courses DO calculate into a student's high school GPA. The only way to negatethis impact is to decline the HS credit by opting-out.OPT-OUT: As stated in District Policy IKF-3, Students/Parents have the option of declining high school graduationcredit for approved courses taught at the middle school level. The window for declining HS credit begins theFIRST day of a student’s ninth grade school year and ends the LAST day of a student’s ninth grade school year.PSD High School Credit for Middle School Courses Opt-Out Form: (available online from the PSD les/forms/Opt Out Form HS Credit for MS-Courses.pdf or atstudent services) Must be filled out and have the required student, parent, and high school counselor signaturesto be submitted to the high school registrar for processing. This form will be kept in the student’s cumulative file.Once the credit is declined, the grade record removal is permanent and non-reversible.Mandatory Opt-Out for Courses Repeated : A student who repeats the same course where high school credit wasearned as a middle school student will not institute a mandatory opt-out for the repeated course. The repeatedcourse will fall under the same guidelines of other courses repeated in high school.7
SAMPLE SCHEDULE for the COLLEGE BOUND STUDENT*Note that actual class periods will vary and students must be enrolled in 3 classes/quarter.9 th GradeQuarter 1Period 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4Health and Wellness or TeenChoices (5 credits)Elective (5 credits)World History or WorldLanguage (5 credits)World History or WorldLanguage (5 credits)Lobo 101 (5 credits)Elective (5 credits)Math (5 credits)Math (5 credits)English 9 (5 credits)English 9 (5 credits)Biology (5 credits)Biology (5 credits)Quarter 1Fine or Applied Artscredits)(5PE 1 (5 credits)Elective (5 credits)Elective (5 credits)Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4World Literature andCompositionWorld Literature andCompositionWorld GeographyWorld GeographyEarth Systems ScienceEarth Systems ScienceMathMathPE / WellnessElectiveFine or Applied ArtsElectiveWorld LanguageWorld LanguageElectiveElectiveQuarter 1Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4US Literature and CompositionUS Literature and CompositionMathMathUS HistoryUS HistoryScienceScienceCareer and Financial PlanningElectivePE / arter 1Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4MathMathSenior EnglishSenior veOpenElectiveOpenOpenElectiveOpenElective10 th GradePeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 411 th GradePeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 412 th GradePeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 48
SAMPLE SCHEDULE for the COLLEGE BOUND MUSIC STUDENT*Note that actual class periods will vary and students must be enrolled in 3 classes/quarter.9 th GradePeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Quarter 1Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4English 9 (credits)English 9 (credits)Math (5 credits)Math (5 credits)Lobo 101 (5 credits)Elective (5 credits)World History or WorldLanguage (5 credits)World History or WorldLanguage (5 credits)Music (5 credits)Music (5 credits)Music (5 credits)Music (5 credits)Biology (5 credits)Biology (5 credits)Health and Wellness or TeenChoices(5 credits)Elective (5 credits)10 th GradePeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Quarter 1Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4World Literature andCompositionWorld Literature andCompositionWorld GeographyWorld GeographyMusicMusicMusicMusicEarth Systems ScienceEarth Systems ScienceMathMathWorld LanguageWorld LanguagePE / WellnessElective11 th GradePeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Quarter 1Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4MusicMusicMusicMusicUS HistoryUS HistoryScienceScienceUS Literature and CompositionUS Literature and CompositionMathMathCareer and Financial PlanningElectivePE / WellnessElective12 th GradePeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Quarter 1Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4MusicMusicMusicMusicMathMathSenior EnglishSenior veElectiveElectiveElective9
SAMPLE SCHEDULE for the TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENT*Note that actual class periods will vary and students must be enrolled in 3 classes/quarter.9 th GradeQuarter 1Period 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4Health and Wellness or TeenChoices (5 credits)Elective (5 credits)World History or WorldLanguage (5 credits)World History or WorldLanguage (5 credits)Lobo 101 (5 credits)Elective (5 credits)Math (5 credits)Math (5 credits)English 9 (5 credits)English 9 (5 credits)Biology (5 credits)Biology (5 credits)Quarter 1Fine or Applied Artscredits)(5PE 1 (5 credits)Elective (5 credits)Elective (5 credits)Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4World Literature andCompositionWorld Literature andCompositionWorld GeographyWorld GeographyEarth Systems ScienceEarth Systems ScienceMathMathPE / WellnessElectiveFine or Applied r 1Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4US Literature and CompositionUS Literature andCompositionMathMathUS HistoryUS HistoryScienceScienceFinancial Life Management orCareer/Financial PlanningElectivePE / WellnessElectivePaCEPaCE / ACEPaCEPaCE / ACEQuarter 1Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4Senior EnglishSenior veElectivePeriod 3Career Pathway Program atFront Range CCCareer Pathway Program atFront Range CCCareer Pathway Program atFront Range CCCareer Pathway Program atFront Range CCPeriod 4Career Pathway Program atFront Range CCCareer Pathway Program atFront Range CCCareer Pathway Program atFront Range CCCareer Pathway Program atFront Range CC10 th GradePeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 411 th GradePeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 412 th GradePeriod 1Period 210
POST-SECONDARY PLANNING CHECKLIST and RESOURCESCollege Planning ChecklistDISCOVER – College Planning LYDECIDEPAYDISCOVER – College Planning Checklist[DISCOVER] Y OUR INTERESTS, ABILITIES A ND VALUES Participate in summer jobs, internships, and special enrichment programs. Volunteer!Complete online career surveys and self-assessments to find suitable majors, careers and colleges. CAREER CRUISING : use your Career Cruising account--sign in using your single sign on from the RMHSwebsite hotlinks www.collegeincolorado.org Click Create an Account Click Choices Career PlannerShadow someone who has a job that interests you.[PREPARE] FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS Attend the 9 th -11th Grade College Planning Night in JanuaryAttend your Registration Meeting with your counselor during late January/February.Work on study & organizational skills, time & stress management, and test & note taking skills. www.educationplanner.comDevelop a college prep curriculum with your counselor and teachers and maintain good grades. College Entrance Tests ( Rocky’s CEEB Code is 060588 ) Research which test scores are required by the colleges that interest you. Practice Tests PSAT (for sophomores/juniors to prep for SAT and qualify as National Merit Scholar) Register in October to take the test at Rocky See your counselor for other scheduled practice ACT and SAT tests.o SAT (juniors and seniors) Begin preparing at www.collegeboard.org or www.khanacademy.org by January of your junioryear. All juniors will take the state SAT in April. Find out if your college requires SAT Subject Tests for admission. Register at www.collegeboard.com t o take an additional SAT in the summer/fall of senior year.o ACT (juniors and seniors) Begin preparing at www.actstudent.org Register at www.actstudent.org to take an additional ACT in the summer/fall of senior year. College Athletics & NCAA Eligibilityo Junior Year Take the SAT. (State or National Test Date) Visit the NCAA Eligibility Center at h ttp://eligibilitycenter.org to: Register and confirm that you are taking the approved NCAA classes. Ask the College & Career Center staff to send a transcript to the NCAA in May.o Senior Year Take the ACT or SAT in the fall to improve your scores. Ask the College and Career Center staff to send a transcript to the NCAA in May.11
[SELECT] C OLLEGES Visit your counselor and share your plans with the College & Career Center.Visit the College & Career Center to learn about resources.Research online for “good-fit” colleges and review admission requirements. Career Cruising www.CollegeinColorado.org , www.collegeboard.com & w ww.princetonreview.com .Visit College Admission Representatives Visit with them at Rocky. (The CAREER CRUISING website has visit days and times) Call colleges to schedule a campus visit. Attend the In-State College Fair Attend the Out-Of-State College Fair[APPLY] TO COLLEGE Attend your S enior Meeting with your counselor during September of your senior year. Attend the S enior Planning Night/Financial Aid Night at Rocky. Check DEADLINES ! Student Services recommends submitting applications by October 31 st (or earlier). Apply Online Use your XELLO account or visit college websites for links to online applications. Tip #1: Organize paperwork by making a folder for each college with to-do list on the front. Tip #2: Print a copy of your first application so you can use it to fill in information on others. Create a profile and open an application Write Essay Find out if the schools you’re applying to require an essay. Get essay help from College Guide, English teachers, counselor, College and Career Center. Letters of Recommendation Find out if the schools you’re applying to require letters.o Complete a Resume or an Academic Profile in College & Career Center.o Give your letter writer(s) a copy of both your R esume a nd A cademic Profile.o Ask them to upload the letter into the Common App (if you are using that website) or email a COPYto Leah Kapral in Student Services and THANK them. Submit Application Paperwork ( counselor evaluation, essays, letters of recommendation) Fill out and give T ranscript Request Form to Leah Kapral with receipt from the fee window for 3/transcript. Interview Find out if the schools you’re applying to interview See your counselor and the College & Career Center for interview tips and preparation.[DECIDE] W HICH COLLEGE I S RIGHT F OR Y OU Consider what’s important: location, cost, academics, activities, size, and program length? Compare financial aid packages and send your non-refundable deposit.[PAY] W ITH FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIPS A ND FAFSA Begin searching for scholarships (start with the colleges to which you’ve applied and your Career Cruisingaccount) Set up at least one national database account at: w ww.fastweb.com ; www.scholarships.com ;www.salliemae.com/scholarships Local Scholarship Packet will be sent to your school email and posted on the RMHS website Available mid-December, and due mid-January of your senior year Register for C olorado Opportunity Fund at w ww.collegeincolorado.org if attending In-State. Checkout the W estern Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) for lower out-of-state tuition options. FAFSA (Federal Application For Student Aid)o Register for your FSA ID at h ttps://fsaid.ed.gov (you will use this ID each year)o Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov after October 112
CCHE COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSThe Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) revised the Admission Standards Policy to include theaddition of a pre-collegiate curriculum requirement. The revised admission standards apply to students whograduate from high school in spring 2010 and later and seek to q ualify for admission to Colorado’s four-yearpublic institutions . Community colleges will continue to be open admissions; students enrolling in theseinstitutions are not subject to admissions standards.Summary of the Pre-collegiate CurriculumThis Pre-Collegiate Curriculum is a combination of courses, primarily in the areas of English,mathematics, biological and physical sciences, and social sciences that you must plan to complete aspreparation for entering one of Colorado’s four-year public colleges or universities listed below.Community colleges will continue to be open admissions and if you apply to these institutions you arenot subject to these standards. For more information, visit the Colorado Commission on HigherEducation’s website and click on “Admissions Standards”:Academic AreaEnglishMathematics ( Algebra 1 and higher )Biological/Natural Sciences ( 20 credits - lab based )Social Sciences ( at least 10 credits of US or World History )World Language (must be same language)Academic Electives( English, math, science, social studies, music or art )TOTAL *20170*This means Colorado colleges will expect students to take 1 year of math above what Poudre School Districtrequires students take to earn a diploma.**In addition, many colleges expect students to take more than 1 ye
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