Transcript New Student Survival Guide - Wake County Public School System

Rolesville High School
RAM CAMP
Freshmen Orientation
Class of 2019
Welcome to the Place
Where Rams Rule!!!
Once a Ram, Always a
Ram
RAM CAMP AGENDA
Agenda:
 Welcome and Greeting
 Introduction of Student Services Staff
 Promotion & Graduation Requirements
 Bell Schedule & Schedule Example
 Grading Information & Report Card
 Attendance & Tardy Policy
 Introduction to Stem
 Clubs & Sports
 Lunch & Lockers
 School Tours
 Lunch and T-shirts
Administrative Staff
E. Lucas
M. Guallpa
T. Pullen
J. Dolan
K. Nilles
Principal
AP ( A-D)
AP (E-K)
API (L-P)
AP (Q-Z)
Student Service Staff
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K. Douglas
S. Purvis
J. Arnold
P. Lucas
D. Wood
D. Hendrix
Dean of Students
Counselor (A-D)
Counselor (E-K)
Counselor (L-P)
Counselor (Q-Z)
SAP Counselor
RAM CAMP
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Promotion to 10th grade= 6 credits
English I and two credits in the areas of
mathematics, social studies, or science, and three
additional credits
26 Credits to Graduate
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Future Ready Course of Study
CREDITS
English
I, II, III, IV
4
Math
Math I, II, III, and 4th Course
4
Science
Earth/Environmental, Physical, Biology
3
Social Studies
World History, Civics &Economics, American I and II
4
Heatlh/PE
Healthful Living
1
Second
Language
Two levels of the same foreign language (ie Spanish I
and II) for college/university bound students
Electives
6 required with 4 course from one of the following
concentrations highly recommended. Career and
Tech, Arts Education, or other core subject areas.
Total Credits for Graduation
10
26
Grading Scale: 10 Point Scale
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = Below 60
Key to a Ramtastic GPA
“Remember that your GPA starts on day 1”
Academic
Hns
AP Courses
A=4
B=3
C=2
D=1
F=0
A = 4.5
B = 3.5
C = 2.5
D = 1.5
F=0
A=5
B=4
C=3
D=2
F=0
NORTH CAROLINA ASSESSMENT
REQUIREMENTS
END-OF-COURSE TESTS
End-of-Course (EOC) tests will be
administered for the following courses:
Math I Biology English II
In all courses with an End-of-Course test,
the EOC test shall count as 25% of the
student’s final grade.
Sample 9th Grade Schedule 1
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
PERIOD
COURSE
PERIOD
COURSE
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Foundations of Math I
(FOM I)
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WORLD HISTORY
2
ENGLISH I
2
Math I
3
Health Team Relations
(Elective)
3
HEALTHFUL
LIVING
4
EARTH SCIENCE
4
VISUAL ARTS 1
(Elective)
Sample 9th Grade Schedule 2
Students who have taken Math1 in Middle School
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
PERIOD
COURSE
PERIOD
COURSE
1
Honors Math II
1
WORLD HISTORY
2
ENGLISH I
2
Honors BIOLOGY
3
Health Team Relations
(Elective)
3
HEALTHFUL LIVING
4
CHORUS I
(Elective)
4
VISUAL ARTS 1
(Elective)
WAKE COUNTY SCOOLS
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Cumulative absences above ten (10) in a block
course are excessive. After five (5) days of
accumulated absences in one or more block
courses, there will be school-determined,
expectations-based intervention to help the student
improve his or her attendance. The intervention
will involve parents. After ten (10) days of
accumulated absences in a block course and failure
to meet previously-determined expectations, the
student will be subject to failure, retention, or
summer school.
Wake County Dress Code
Wake County Dress Code
DRESS CODE
Surviving the RHS Dress Code
DRESS CODE VIOLATION=
Students who violate the dress code will
be required to call home so that their parents can
bring them a change of clothes.
CELL PHONES (and other technology)
• Am I allowed to use my cellphone during the day?
• Am I allowed to listen to music during the day?
Cell phones can be used at any time during lunch to listen
to music and receive calls from parents or guardians.
Cell phone use is prohibited in the class unless the teacher
gives permission for the cell phones to be used (projects,
etc…)
Rolesville High School
BELL SCHEDULE
6:50
FIRST PERIOD STARTS AT 7:18
 BUILDING OPENS AT
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 LUNCH BASED ON PERIOD AND LOCATION
 END OF DAY BELL
2:20
RAM CAMP
HOMEROOM
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A nonacademic class (receive no credit)
Attendance is required and monitored
Class is organized by GRADE LEVEL
A teacher is assigned to your homeroom
Meet the first 10 days of school for attendance,
announcements, and review of school policies and
procedures.
• Information throughout the year will be distributed
through your homeroom (ex. Test scores, picture info
etc).
• Students will report to Homeroom every Friday for
Advisory time.
Tips for Freshmen Parents
• Be involved in your child’s education.
Check Powerschool and your child's
teachers' web sites and show an interest
in what they are learning in school.
• Periodically review their homework
asignments, and check for completion.
• E-mail your child’s teachers with
academic concerns or questions.
Tips for Freshmen Parents
• Help your student organize after school
time by setting “homework time” each
night. At least 1 ½ -2 hours. Stick to the
schedule. Students will have something
they can do or review every night. If they
are truly caught up, they should be
taking notes on chapters & reviewing
what was discussed in class.
Tips for Freshmen Parents
• Help your student use a planner. Teach
them how to plan ahead, particularly for
long term projects or tests that will be
coming up.
• Be sure your child is in school every day.
They are missing out on an important
lesson when absent. Make sure you send a
note with your student upon his or her
return to school if there is an absence.
Tips for Freshmen Parents
• It’s important to get a good night's sleep.
Have a set curfew / bed time on school
nights.
• Please do not allow internet usage/phone
calls late into the night—this interferes
with concentration the next day.
• Healthy meals are a must. Breakfast is one
of the most important meals of the day for
sparking energy and getting your brain
ready to learn.
Clubs & Activities
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Gospel Choir – Newsome
International Trips – Grether
FBLA (Future Business Leaders
of America) – Key
Book Club – Gropp
HOSA (Health Occupation
Science Association) – Clayton
FCCLA (Family Career and
Community Leaders of America –
Hunley
FFA (Future Farmers of America)
– Beasley
National Art Honor Society – L.
Barthlemes
World Cultures – Pastorious
Interact Club – Carrington
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NHS (National Honor Society) –
Skeeter, Siegerman
Gay, Straight Alliance
Key Club – Myers
NTHS (National Technical Honor
Society) – Carrington, McPherson
SGA (Student Government
Association) – Smetana
Broadcast Club
Latin Dance Club – Collazo
RHS Dance Company – Owens
Amine Club – Seymour
FCA (Fellowship of Christian
Athletes) – Davis
Yearbook
RHS Athletics
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Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Spring Track
Lacrosse
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Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Wresting
How to Request To See A Counselor
Counselors are available to see
students before class begins.
 In case of an emergency student(s)
should report immediately to Student
Services for assistance.
 Student can request a conference
with their counselor by submitting a “Conference
Request Form” to the Student Services receptionist.
 Students are not allowed to leave class to conference
with a counselor unless: they have been called to
Student Services by a counselors; the classroom
teacher dismissing them due to an emergency
situation
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Some Common Questions
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How will I know where to go the first day of school? All
students will report to their Homeroom Class.
What if I forget my Homeroom Teacher’s name and
room #? Poster with grade level, student’s last name
initials, and homeroom room #s will be posted around
the building.
What if I loose the schedule that I have been given? A
new schedule will be given the every student on the first
day of school.
What if my homeroom teacher does not have a schedule
for me? Students who do not have a schedule will report
to Student Services.
Enter High School
with a plan in
mind
Survival Kit Tool Box!
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DO NOT PROCRASTINATE
ASK FOR HELP!
GET INVOLVED
STAY ORGANIZED
USE YOUR AGENDA
CHOOSE FRIENDS WISELY
USE POWERSCHOOL
DRESS OUT IN PE
LEAVE THE DRAMA BEHIND YOU
MAKE A FRIEND IN 3rd PERIOD – for lunch
FOLLOW THE DRESS CODE
ASK A RAMBASSADOR
REMIND 101
Sign-up
Text 919-241-8161
@656057
Once A RAM, Always
A RAM!!!!
Make your High School experience Ramtastic!