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Welcome to Rocky River High School

8th Grade Scheduling Meeting

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Introductions

Mr. Steve Sayers – Interim Principal

Ms. Molly Krist - Assistant Principal (A-K)

Mr. Kevin Hogan - Assistant Principal (L-Z)

Mr. Jeff Petrulis - Counselor (A-G)

Ms. Sarah Blatnik - Counselor (H-O)

Ms. Candace McMahon - Counselor (P-Z)

Mr. Mark Wagner - Athletic & Activities Director

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Agenda

  • General Overview
  • Scheduling Information & Process
  • Graduation Requirements
  • Credit Flex
  • Q & A

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All Information is Available Online

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SCHEDULING ASSISTANCE

Scheduling Website

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SCHEDULING INFORMATION

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PARENT INFORMATION & MATERIALS

  • Username & password (emailed to students 1/31)
  • Teacher recommendations (emailed to students 1/31)
  • How to register online (emailed to parents on 1/23)

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RRHS Course Catalog

  • Grading Scale
  • Bell Schedule
  • Graduation Requirements
  • Academic Options
  • Course Descriptions

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RRHS GRADING SCALE

  • Academic Classes 4.0 scale
  • Honors Classes 4.5 scale
  • AP and CCP Classes 5.0 scale

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RRHS BELL SCHEDULE

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OHIO’S GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  • 21 Credits
  • Show Competency
    • Pass the ELA 2 and Algebra 1 Ohio State Tests (OST’s)
      • Career Focused Activities (x2)
      • Military Enlistment
      • Complete College Coursework
  • Show Readiness
    • Earn two diploma seals (one has to be a state-designed seal)

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MINIMUM CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

  • English 4 credits
  • Math 4 credits
  • Science 3 credits
  • Social Studies 3 credits
  • Phys. Ed. 0.5 credit
  • Health 0.5 credit
  • Art/Music 1.0 credit
  • Electives 5.0 credits (including Financial Literacy)
  • TOTAL 21 credits

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CREDIT FLEXIBILITY

  • What is it?
    • ODE approved option since 2009
  • Who can participate?
    • Any student in grades 7-12
  • What classes can be flexed?
    • All classes
  • When are the application deadlines?
    • 9/1, 12/1, 3/1, 4/1, 5/1 and 6/1.

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SCHEDULING PROCESS

  • Scheduling window
    • February 4-9, 2026
  • Review teacher recommendations
  • Select classes you wish to take
  • Assistance:
    • Contact RRHS Counselor/Admin
    • Visit RRHS website

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COURSE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

  • All students in grades 9-12 must:
    • Enroll in a minimum of 5 classes
    • Worth at least .50 credits for the semester, or 1.0 credits for the year
    • Fitness classes and Poms/Flags do not count toward OHSAA eligibility
  • 5 credit minimum
  • 7 course maximum

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ENGLISH OPTIONS

  • English 9
  • English 9 Honors

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MATH OPTIONS

  • Concepts of Algebra
  • Algebra I
  • Geometry or Honors Geometry
  • Honors Algebra 2

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Math placements depends on classes taken at RRMS

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SCIENCE OPTIONS

  • Physical Science
  • Biology
  • Honors Biology

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SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONS

  • World History
  • Honors World History

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FRESHMAN MENTORING PROGRAM

  • Program Overview
    • FMP Provides a supportive environment that allows freshmen to become familiar with the high school’s traditions, co-curricular opportunities and school activities; teaches skills to get and stay organized to include study skills (learning styles, note taking, textbook reading, test taking and memorization techniques), setting and reaching goals, decision making, and management of time and stress factors. The FMP program also provides new freshmen with upperclassmen mentors.
  • All freshmen must register for FMP
    • Exception: A student taking 7 classes will not take FMP, but will have Seminar lunch

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FRESHMAN SCHEDULE EXAMPLES

  • Required:
    • English
    • Math
    • Science
    • Social Studies
    • Freshman Mentoring Program (unless scheduling 7 classes)
  • Optional/Recommended:
    • World Language
    • Music
    • Art
    • Physical Education
    • Additional Electives

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RRHS COURSE PLANNING GUIDE

  • Details various paths and course options
    • Draft a 4 year plan
  • Counselors work with students and families

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FAMILY DISCUSSION

  • Discuss areas of interest
  • Commitment
    • Academic and extracurricular involvement
  • Homework expectations
    • How much should you expect?
    • How much can you handle?
  • Find balance and be realistic

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GET INVOLVED AT RRHS

  • RRHS Activities
  • RRHS Athletics

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NEXT STEPS

  • Schedule online:
    • Window opens on February 4
    • Window closes on February 9
  • Contact RRMS teachers with questions regarding recommendations
  • Contact RRHS counselors/admins with additional questions

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING

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  • Contact RRMS teachers with questions regarding recommendations
    • 440-356-6870
  • Contact RRHS counselors/admins with additional questions
    • 440-356-6804

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