2011-2012 Registration

RBV Counselors

• Mrs. Berry A – C• Ms. Galasso D – H• Mr. Reska I – M• Mr. Roty N – O & ELD• Ms. Fellars P – S• Mrs. Cross T – Z

VUSD Graduation Requirements

• Complete 220 credits

• Pass both sections of the California State High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

English 40 credits

History 40 credits

Mathematics (must complete Algebra and Geometry) 30 credits

Physical Education (includes Health) 30 credits

Physical Science 10 credits

Biological Science 10 credits

Visual & Performing Arts

OR 10 credits

World Language

Electives 50 credits

Total 220 credits

VUSD Graduation Requirements

Three

years

Fifty credits

Registration Timeline

• Counselors present critical registration information to students in assembly

February 24th – 11th gradeMarch 10th – 10th gradeApril 14th – 9th grade

• Course recommendations are submitted by teachers before each registration period.

• Individual registration and academic planning meeting with students during school day.

Month of March Current 11th Graders

Month of April Current 10th Graders

Month of May Current 9th Graders

Registration Materials

• Students must bring all completed and signed forms to registration meeting (if applicable): Course Request Form – this is for courses that

require signatures. ATHLETICS!!!! T.A. Form (11th and 12th Grade only) Course Waiver – needed if student elects to

take course that is not recommended or has not fulfilled prerequisite.

ASB and/or Yearbook Application• Students must select elective course choices

with at least 2 alternative choices.

Registration Info

• Course catalog and registration information available on the RBV Counseling website at www.rbvhs.org. Catalog is available ONLINE ONLY.

• See page 4 and 14 in the catalog for more information on UC/CSU and NCAA subject requirements.

Reminders

• NO SUMMER SCHOOL!!!!!• Honors classes do not need to be taken in

block. (except incoming 9th graders).• Early Assessment Program(EAP) – 11th

graders should take EAP test on Tuesday, March 8th. Sign up with English teacher.

• Must make up “D’s” in core CSU/UC subjects…student should see counselor for exceptions.

College Admission Test

• CSU’s (California State University): SAT Reasoning Test or ACT required for admission

• UC’s (University of California): SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with writing

• Private and Out of State Schools: check individual admission requirements

• Community College: No SAT or ACT required. Community College placement test required.(We encourage everyone to take the EAP with your English class during CST testing).

See RBV Counseling web page for more info

SAT vs. ACT

• SAT Test Dates - March 12**, May 7 and June 4 ** late registration fee applies

www.collegeboard.com• ACT Test Dates - April 9 and June 11

www.actstudent.org• SAT Boot Camp – March 5th and 6th

www.catalystprep.com• FREE SAT/ACT Practice Test – March 26th

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