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Class of 2021

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Ridgeview Ravens

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��Welcome Class of 2021

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Looking Ahead

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Advance Notice

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All seniors must have at least 3 classes all year.

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Must be at least a half-time student.

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Athletics and Activities:

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OSAA requires passing at least 4 classes prior to and during the season. Also be on track to graduate.

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NAIA and NCAA have required profiles that must be completed if you plan on college activities or athletics.

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Earning a diploma at RVHS

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24 required credits

24+ (college entrance requirements)

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reading, writing & math essential skills

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Career related learning.

(personal finance, work experience or documented volunteer hours)

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11th Grade Testing

  • ELA--SBAC
    • Computer-Adaptive
    • Performance Task
  • Math--SBAC
    • Computer-Adaptive
    • Performance Task
  • Science--OAKS

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Smarter Balance (SBAC is one way students meet the required essential skills).

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If you opt-out, you are only opting out of the test. You must still fulfill essential skills with SAT or ACT scores or extra work samples during grade 12.

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Opt-Out Forms for ELA/Math

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  • Available for pick-up today
  • Available from Janet in SMO

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Second Language

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-complete at least 2 credits of a second language with C’s or better is a 4 year college/university entrance requirement

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Graduation Requirements – Credit Summary

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Ridgeview requirements versus college entrance requirements! �Is there a difference?

  • YES YES YES YES!!!!
  • 24 required credits will get you to a Ridgeview diploma. 24 is the minimum, but credits must be in the right content area.
  • Many colleges have extra requirements that you must investigate and plan for. This impacts forecasting and which courses you request.

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Expanded Options

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If you are thinking about trying a college class this spring, you need to meet with your counselor ASAP.

College classes during grade 12 - meet with your counselor after spring break.

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ACT at RVHS

  • All juniors will take ACT on Tuesday, April 7th, 2020

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  • Pre-ACT meeting on Thursday, April 2nd
      • Answer sheet preparation
      • 2nd period

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SAT

Registration Test Date

Feb 14 Mar 14

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Apr 3 May 2

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May 8 June 6

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ACT

Registration Test Date

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Feb 28th April 4th

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May 8th June 13th

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June 19th July 18th

www.collegeboard.org www.act.org

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Randi Davis: Graduation Specialist

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  • Financial Aid
  • Scholarships
  • College Visits
  • Graduation Info
  • ChromeBook Specialist
  • Librarian
  • Testing Coordinator

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Things To Be Thinking About….

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  • Senior Pictures in summer
  • Prepare for FAFSA
  • Visit some Colleges
  • Take SAT / ACT
  • Get to know yourself

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REMIND APP:

Text to: 81010

@2021rv

If you want to keep up to date on deadlines, events, scholarships & more?

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Kate Soliz-Future Center Coordinator

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Internships: Paid & Volunteer

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Overview

  • What is an internship?
    • An internship is a temporary position created by an employer providing the opportunity to learn and gain valuable work experience.
  • Benefits of an Internship
    • Gain real-world work experience
    • Provides the opportunity to “test the waters” in your areas of interest
    • Gain school credits (1/2 elective credit at 65 hours of work time)
    • Internships provide great experience that looks good on resume and college applications
    • Employers are flexible to your school schedule

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1/24/2018

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How to get Involved

  • Fill out Student Profile and complete a resume
  • Meet with Career Counselor to review and submit your documents
  • Review current Internship Opportunities and let them know if you would like to apply
  • You will get notified if the hosting employer would like to interview
  • Be prepared for the interview

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MILITARY OPTIONS

ARMY ROTC NATIONAL GUARD

US AIR FORCE ROTC AIR GUARD

NAVY ROTC

Recruiters can make individual appointments for students in the Future Center per request of student/s.

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Pay attention to deadlines especially for ROTC scholarships!

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Trades-Vocational-Technical

Careers

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Apprenticeships

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This slide show will be posted on the RVHS website.