ROCKY RIVER HIGH SCHOOL - Rrcs
ROCKY RIVER HIGH SCHOOLCOURSE CATALOG2018-2019
ROCKY RIVER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSIONRocky River Schools:Globally Competitive Exceptional Opportunities Caring Environment Successful StudentsWe Believe: Students are the heart of our purpose.Student success requires a partnership among family, school and community.A Rocky River education empowers values, inspires curiosity and encourages talents that lead to success.High expectations lead to high achievement.Lifelong learners thrive as they embrace the changing global society.Board of EducationMrs. Ruth BeachDr. Jon M. FancherMrs. Kathleen GoepfertMrs. Diana LeitchMrs. Addie OlanderDistrict AdministrationDr. Michael G. Shoaf, SuperintendentMs. Elizabeth Anderson, Assistant SuperintendentMr. Samuel Gifford, Executive Director of Human Resources & Support ServicesDr. Dianna R. Foley, Executive Director of Communications & TechnologyMs. Jennifer Norman, Executive Director of Pupil ServicesRocky River High SchoolMr. Rob Winton, PrincipalMr. Heath Horton, Assistant Principal (A-K)Mr. Brian Gergely, Assistant Principal (L-Z)Mr. Mark Wagner, Director of Athletics & ActivitiesCounseling StaffMr. Jeffrey Petrulis (A-G)Mrs. Erin Pontikos (H-N)Ms. Candace McMahon (O-Z)BOARD POLICY 2230The philosophy of the Board of Education emphasizes that the professional staff will make recommendations as set forth in Guideline 211A for specific course selectionsfor a student. Parent and student involvement is also an integral part of the course selection process. After the input of the professional staff is considered and the courseexpectations are explained, the parent and student have the final determination as to what the placements will be. During the school year course expectations will notbe lowered except for students with disabilities as required by applicable rules and regulations. Appropriate instructional assistance will be provided in a personalizedlearning environment to help all students in meeting course expectations.1
TABLE OF CONTENTSRocky River School District’s Mission Statement.1Graduation Requirements and Diplomas. .3AP Capstone Diploma.8Athletic and Interscholastic Co-Curricular Eligibility. .10High School Grading Policy. .11Honor Rolls. .15Schedule Changes. .16Advanced Placement. .17College Credit Plus. .18Course Credit from Other Schools. .20Distance Learning. .20Credit Flexibility. .21Four-Year Plan for High School Program. .24Course Offerings. .25-83Course Offerings at Rocky River High School by Department/Subject AreaArt. .25Business. .29Computer Education/Technology. .31English. .34Family and Consumer Sciences.41Health and Fitness Education. .43Learning Resource Services. .46Mathematics.56Music. .63Science. .67Social Studies. .73World Languages. .77Additional Electives. .84West Shore Career and Technical District . .86Online course catalog available at www.rrcs.org Rocky River High School AcademicsResolution #41-182
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSREQUIRED COURSES AT ROCKY RIVER HIGH SCHOOLCourseCreditRequirementEnglish4English 9, 10, 11, 12Mathematics4Must include Algebra IIScience3See Requirements BelowHealth & Fitness Education1Health (1 semester)Fitness (2 semesters)Must include Fitness 101 and one (1) additionalFitness electiveSocial Studies3.5World History, US History, US Government,Economics/Personal Finance (1semester)/or APMacroeconomicsRequired Electives1Fine Arts (Visual and/or Music)Additional Electives4.5From any departmentTOTAL CREDITS21ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENT NOTESNote: Science credits must include 1 credit of physical sciences, 1 credit of life sciences and 1 credit of advancedstudy in one more of the following sciences: chemistry, physics, advanced biology, life science, earth or space science.Note: All students must receive instruction in economics and financial literacy during grades 10-12 and must completeat least two semesters of fine arts any time in grades 7-12. Students following a career-technical pathway are exemptedfrom the fine arts requirement.Note: Rocky River High School courses taught at Rocky River Middle School by a secondary certified teacher areconsidered High School credit.Note: Students must schedule a minimum of five classes each semester, excluding Physical Education, Poms/Flags,Chorale, Freshman Mentoring Program and Study Hall.3
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTSStudents may earn one of four diplomas, a regular diploma, diploma with honors, career technical diploma withhonors, or an Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma. The criteria for each are outlined below. Diplomas will beawarded under the following guidelines:Regular Diploma: Successful completion of 21 units of credit and other requirements as set forth by the Ohio Revised Code andthe Rocky River Board of Education, which includes passage of all facets of state-mandated testing.Specific end of course exams as determined by The Ohio Department of Education – refer to page 9.Note: The privilege to participate in the commencement ceremony is extended only to those students whohave successfully met all requirements mandated for graduation.Ohio Department of Education Diploma with Honors:For guidance on the specifics with each Honors Diploma please visit Requirements/Honors-DiplomasHonors Diplomas Include the following:1.2.3.4.5.6.Academic Honors DiplomaArts Honors DiplomaCareer-Technical Honors DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Honors DiplomaSocial Science and Civil Engagement Honors DiplomaSTEM Honors Diploma4
ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMAStudents must meet all but one of the below criteria along with RRCS and ODE general graduation requirementsMath4 unitsScience4 units, including 2 units of advanced scienceSocial Studies4 unitsWorld Languages3 units of one world language, or no less than 2 units of each of two worldlanguages studiedFine Arts1 unitGPA3.5 on a 4.0 scaleACT/SATACT: 27 or higher/SAT: 1280 or higherARTS HONORS DIPLOMAStudents must meet all but one of the below criteria along with RRCS and ODE general graduation requirementsMath4 unitsScience3 units, including 1 unit of advanced scienceSocial Studies3 unitsWorld Languages3 units of one world language, or no less than 2 units of each of two worldlanguages studiedFine Arts4 unitsElectives2 units with a focus in fine artsGPA3.5 on a 4.0 scaleACT/SATACT: 27 or higher/SAT: 1280 or higherField ExperienceComplete a field experience and document the experience in a portfolio specific tothe student’s area of focusPortfolioDevelop a comprehensive portfolio of work based on the student’s field experienceor a topic that is related to the student’s area of focus5
CAREER-TECH HONORS DIPLOMAStudents must meet all but one of the below criteria along with RRCS and ODE general graduation requirementsMath4 unitsScience4 units, including 2 units of advanced scienceSocial Studies4 unitsWorld Languages2 units of one world languageElectives4 units of career-technical coursesGPA3.5 on a 4.0 scaleACT/SAT/WorkKeysACT: 27 or higher/SAT: 1280 or higher/WorkKeys: 6 or higher on Reading forInformation and 6 or higher on Applied MathematicsField ExperienceComplete a field experience and document the experience in a portfolio specific tothe student’s area of focus.Develop a comprehensive portfolio of work based on the student’s field experiencePortfolioor a topic that is related to the student’s area of focus.Additional AssessmentsEarn an industry-recognized credential or achieve proficiency benchmark forappropriate Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or equivalent.INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE HONORS DIPLOMAStudents must meet all but one of the below criteria along with RRCS and ODE general graduation requirementsMath4 unitsScience4 units, including biology, chemistry, and at least 1 additional advanced scienceSocial Studies4 unitsWorld Languages4 units, with at least 2 units of each of two world languages studiedFine Arts1 unitGPA3.5 on a 4.0 scaleACT/SATACT: 27 or higher/SAT: 1280 or higherField ExperienceComplete a field experience and document the experience in a portfolio specific to thestudent’s area of focus6
Develop a comprehensive portfolio of work based on the student’s field experience or aPortfoliotopic that is related to the student’s area of focusSOCIAL SCIENCE AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT HONORS DIPLOMAStudents must meet all but one of the below criteria along with RRCS and ODE general graduation requirementsMath4 unitsScience3 units, including 1 unit of advanced scienceSocial Studies5 unitsWorld Languages3 units of one world language, or no less than 2 units of each of two world languagesstudiedFine Arts1 unitElectives3 units with a focus in social sciences and/or civicsGPA3.5 on a 4.0 scaleACT/SATACT: 27 or higher/SAT: 1280 or higherField ExperienceComplete a field experience and document the experience in a portfolio specific to thestudent’s area of focusPortfolioDevelop a comprehensive portfolio of work based on the student’s field experience or atopic that is related to the student’s area of focus7
STEM HONORS DIPLOMAStudents must meet all but one of the below criteria along with RRCS and ODE general graduation requirementsMath5 unitsScience5 units, including 2 units of advanced scienceSocial Studies3 unitsWorld Languages3 units of one world language, or no less than 2 units of each of two world languagesstudiedFine Arts1 unitElectives2 units with a focus in STEMGPA3.5 on a 4.0 scaleACT/SATACT: 27 or higher/SAT: 1280 or higherField ExperienceComplete a field experience and document the experience in a portfolio specific to thestudent’s area of focusPortfolioDevelop a comprehensive portfolio of work based on the student’s field experience or atopic that is related to the student’s area of focusA.P. Capstone Diploma:AP Capstone is an innovative diploma program from the College Board that equips students with the independentresearch, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. AP Capstone isbuilt on the foundation of two AP courses — AP Seminar and AP Research — and is designed to complement andenhance the in-depth, discipline-specific study experienced in other AP courses. In AP Seminar, students investigatereal-world issues from multiple perspectives, gathering and analyzing information from various sources in order todevelop credible and valid evidence-based arguments. In AP Research, students cultivate the skills and disciplinenecessary to conduct independent research in order to produce and defend a scholarly academic paper. Students whoearn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing willreceive the AP Capstone Diploma. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research but noton four additional AP Exams will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate. AP Seminar may also be taken asa stand-alone option.8
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSStudents have to meet coursework requirements, take state assessments and meet College and Career readiness inone of three ways listed below.1. OHIO’S STATE TESTS:Students earn a cumulative passing score of 18 points, using seven end-of-course state tests. To ensurestudents are well rounded, they must earn a minimum of four points in math, four points in English and sixpoints across science and social studies.End-of-course exams are: Algebra I and Geometry or Integrated Math I and II Biology American History and American Government English I and English II Students studying Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in Biology,American History or American Government may take and substitute test scores for end-of-coursestate exams to avoid double testing. Students also may substitute grades from College Credit Plus courses in these subjects for end-ofcourse state exams.2. INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL AND WORKFORCE READINESS:Students earn 12 points through a State Board of Education-approved, industry-recognized credential orgroup of credentials in a single career field and achieve a workforce readiness score on the WorkKeysassessment. The state of Ohio will pay one time for those who take the WorkKeys assessment.3. COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST:Students earn “remediation-free” scores in English language arts and mathematics on a nationally recognizedcollege admission exam. The state of Ohio will pay one time for all 11th grade students to take the exam freeof charge.9
ATHLETIC AND INTERSCHOLASTIC CO-CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY(Ohio High School Athletic Association)Athletic eligibility is determined officially by referencing grades earned the previous grading period. To be eligiblefor athletic participation, students must be officially enrolled in school and have received passing grades in a minimumof 5 one-credit courses, or the equivalent, in the preceding grading period.OHSAA Bylaw, 4-7-3, indicates students may make a choice of a school when advancing from grade 8 to grade 9. Aone year period of ineligibility will occur if a transfer is made any time after beginning grade 9.Exceptions are:1.2.3.If the parents or legal guardian change residence from one public school district to another.If the Superintendents of both districts enter into a written agreement to protect the student’s physical andmental well-being.If a school in which the student is enrolled closes.Eligibility is determined by quarter grades. Semester or end-of-year grades may not be used. The OHSAA guidelinesstate an ineligible student cannot regain eligibility by attending summer school classes. Changes in athletic eligibilitybecome effective the 5th school day following the end of any grading period.NCAA ATHLETICSStudent athletes who want to compete in Division I or Division II NCAA Athletics must meet the NCAA Initial EligibilityStandards. These standards can be viewed at www.eligibilitycenter.org.10
HIGH SCHOOL GRADING POLICYGrades are quantitative statements reflecting instructor assessment of student performance. Grades represent thedegree of mastery in the prescribed curriculum for a given content area or course at a given point in time in a student’seducational development. Measurement of a student’s performance provides a mean for educators to communicatewith students and parents. Grades reflect academic achievement, not necessarily ability. Assessment is a dailyfunction so feedback, both written and verbal, is constant. Components include authentic assessments, tests, classwork, homework, and class participation. Teachers will follow additional guidelines in courses of study whendetermining grades. Grades are interpreted as follows:GRADES IN GPAA A, A-, B B, B-, C C, C-, D D, DFGRADES IN COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS CLASSESPer Ohio law, grades for CCP classes must match the issuing college’s grading scaleABCDFGRADES NOT IN GPAI IncompleteP PassedEX ExcusedWP Withdraw PassingWF Withdrawn FailingIn accordance with the Rocky River High School Grading Scale, a student will receive a letter grade and correspondingquality point value for each course based on the percentage earned at the end of each grading period. A non-cumulativeGPA based on quality point values is calculated quarterly.11
Rocky River High School Grading Scale% RangeGradeQuality Point ValueQuality Point ValueHonors/AdvancedPlacement100-98A 4.05.097-93A4.05.092-90A-3.74.789-87B 3.34.386-83B3.04.082-80B-2.73.779-77C 2.33.376-73C2.03.072-70C-1.72.769-67D 1.31.366-63D1.01.062-60D-0.70.759-0F0.00.0A revised cumulative GPA is calculated at the end of each school year using the actual credit awarded and the finalcourse letter grade earned. All final grades are maintained on the student’s transcript.12
Rocky River High School Grading Scale for Class of 2020 and BeyondQuality Point Value% RangeGradeAcademicHonorsAdvanced Placement & CCP100-98A 4.04.55.097-93A4.04.55.092-90A-3.74.24.789-87B 3.33.84.386-83B3.03.54.082-80B-2.73.23.779-77C 2.32.83.376-73C2.02.53.072-70C-1.72.22.769-67D 00.0A revised cumulative GPA is calculated at the end of ea
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