SOPHOMOREREGISTRATIONORIENTATION

Class of 2019

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Registration begins in MARCH

What kinds of information can be found on: www.polyhighschoolguidance.weebly.com

Orientation Registration PowerPoints, grade level information,

graduation and A-G requirements and check list, tutoring, aeries

portal, four year plans

Academic Programs i.e. AVID, Puente College, Heritage and their

application links, SAT and ACT links, FAFSA info, Scholarship lists,

AP Exams, NCAA College Athletic Info and MUCH, MUCH MORE!

Dates that college reps will be on campus and ability to sign up

online.

Course catalog: the poly course catalog is also available on the

website for you and your parents convenience

REGISTRATION INFO. REGISTRATION SHEET (must bring the day of

registration; you will meet individually with your counselor)

Math and Foreign Language need to have a “C” or better to move to next level

Parent and Student Signature and cell phonenumber are required on registration form

On track students must select at least five classes. Credit deficient students must select a minimum of 6 classes. Six classes is recommended

You must list 2 alternative classes or your counselor might select a class that you would not like

NEW CLASSESRefer to catalog for descriptions:

American Sign Language 1

AP Physics 2 (returning)

requirements are the completion

of Math 3 or above and you do

NOT have to take AP Physics 1

first.

Art Design 1, 2(10 VAPA credits – 5 each semester)

This course is designed for beginning art students who wish toexplore a variety of artistic techniques including

Wire Portraiture, Metal Tooling, Scratch Art, Printmaking, Pointillism, Zentangle Design, and more!

The Elements of Art(Line, Shape, Form, Color, Texture, Space and Value)

The Principles of Design(Balance, Contrast, Unity, Repetition, Variety,

Pattern, Emphasis, Movement, and Scale).

Mediums introduced include Paint, Colored Pencil, Oil Pastel, Charcoal, India Ink, Chalk Pastel, Graphite,and Marker.

This course will not disappoint if you are looking for a fun, hands-on artistic experience.No experience necessary.

Subsequent visual art classes include Art Design 3, 4 and AP Studio Art.

Come and join the fun!

Online and Hybrid Classes

Did you know that you can take 1 of your 6 classes as an

online or hybrid course? Hybrid courses require that you

have one on-campus meeting per week

(typically zero period on Wednesdays). Poly would like to

offer the following class as a hybrid class next year if we

have enough students sign up:

AP U.S. History

You can also take most core courses through Riverside

Virtual School (RVS) Ask your Counselor about this option!

Why take AP classes?

• 22 AP courses offered at Poly

• May earn college credit if score of 3, 4 or 5 on AP exam

(5 is the maximum score)

• Gain experience of taking college level courses

• Competitive colleges may recommend AP courses for

admission consideration.

• Consider the work load when enrolling in multiple AP classes –

don’t over load yourself PLEASE!

• Pick AP courses that interest you!

Subject “a – g” Class of

2016 and beyond

English 40 40

History/Social Science 20 30

Math 30 30

Science 20 20

PE 20

Foreign Language 20 30(20 credits in same

concentration, minimum of

2 areas)

VAPA 10

CTE

Electives 10 50

Total Credits 220

RUSD Graduation and UC/CSU “A-G” Requirements

College TIP: 10th and 11th Grades Count!

Volunteer :

Volunteer Center of Riverside

2060 University Ave, Riverside Ca. 92507

Phone: (951) 686-4402

Join Extra Curricular Activities Clubs/Teams

Quality not Quantity

Get Good Grades- No D’s

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GRADUATION CONCERNS

Credit Deficient: less than 105 credits at the start

of your Junior year

Conference with parents and counselor will be

scheduled-purpose is to get you on the graduation

track and explore post high school options

Letter will be sent home

Appointments will be made by Guidance Secretary

Summer School Application Process

See your counselor for class selection during

registration

Arrival of summer school applications - TBA

Complete application and follow directions by

required deadline

Locations: TBA

Space is limited, on a “first come first served” basis

If not on the list: come on the first day of summer

school to see if any openings arise (must have

application on file to be considered)

Attendance

Positive Effects of Daily and On-Time School Attendance:

Helps develop and practice respect and responsibility

Helps to promote good life habits and skills

Helps increase learning

Promotes higher test scores and grades

Students feel more connected to school

Students are more likely to stay out of trouble

Attendance

Important Attendance Terms:

Chronic Absenteeism: Missing 10% or more of school in an academic year (both excused and unexcused absences). Example: In a 180 day school year, missing 18 days of school

Truancy: Three unexcused absences or unexcused tardies, of more than 30 minutes, or any combination of the two, in one school year (Ed. Code 48260)

Attendance

Regular and on-time school attendance

throughout a student’s academic career is a

key factor to achievement in learning.

Transcript Credits and GPA’s

Middle School Classes that MAY earn credit:

Algebra I, Geometry and Foreign Language

Middle School Courses are NOT used in

GPA calculations

ARE THERE ANY GENERAL QUESTIONS?

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