THE FOLLOWING ARE THE CREDITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION:
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Subject
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Class of 2021 and beyond
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English
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4
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Math
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3
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Science
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3 (2 must be labs)
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| Social Studies |
3 |
| Physical Ed |
1.5 |
| Health |
0.5 |
| Fine Arts |
2 (can include pathway course) |
| Occupational Ed |
1 |
| Electives |
3 |
| World Language |
2 (may be personal pathway course) |
| High School & Beyond Plan/Project |
1 |
| Total Credits |
24 |
PER CREDIT ACCUMULATION, STUDENTS WILL BE CLASSIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING GRADE LEVELS:
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Grade Level
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Credit accumulation
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Freshmen (Grade 9)
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Students having completed Grade 8 using Middle School criteria
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| Sophomores (Grade 10) |
Students having accumulated at least 5 credits |
| Juniors (Grade 11) |
Students having accumulated at least 10 credits |
| Seniors (Grade 12) |
Students having accumulated at least 15 credits |
- A Sophomore (Grade 10) beginning the year with 3 credits is lacking 3 credits
- A Junior (Grade 11) beginning the year with 11 credits is lacking 3 credits
- A Senior (Grade 12) beginning the year with 15 credits is lacking 3 credits
A student has the first week to DROP/ADD a course after the beginning of each semester. After the first week of school, if a student removes him/herself, or is removed from a course by an administrator, an F will be recorded on the student's transcript. Please note that the Counselor reserves the right to extend this date, or move students if she sees fit.
Students in the 8th grade and beyond may attend Tri-Tech in the summertime and earn credit. English and Math classes failed may be made up in the RVHS Summer School.
HONORS DIPLOMA
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Subject
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Credit Requirements
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English (Total)
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4 credits
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English: English Courses
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2 credits
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English: Honors English Courses
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2 credits
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Mathematics (Choose from Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Calculus)
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4 credits
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Science (Choose from Physical Science, Animal Science, AFNR, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
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4 credits
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Social Studies (Total)
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3 credits
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Social Studies: US History
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1 credit
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Social Studies: Senior Civics
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1 credit
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Social Studies: Social Studies Elective
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1 credit
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Occupational Education
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1.5 credits
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Health & Physical Education (Total)
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2.5 credits
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Health & Physical Education: Health
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0.5 credits
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Health & Physical Education: Physical Fitness
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1 credit
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Health & Physical Education: Fitness Elective
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1 credit
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Foreign Language
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2 credits
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Fine Arts
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1 credit
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Elective Class
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1 credit
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Senior Project
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1 credit
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Total Credits to Earn a RVHS Honors Diploma
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24 credits
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Notations & Options
- Students must have a minimum 3.5 accumulative GPA at time of application during the 2nd semester of senior year.
- Running Start: All courses taken at CBC through Running Start at the 100 level or higher are considered as “Honors” courses for RVHS
- Good citizenship: Discipline record will be clear of incident with no suspension or inappropriate conduct. This will be determined by the review of the building principal.