Ridgeland High School Curriculum Overview for 9th Graders
Ridgeland High School offers a comprehensive curriculum for 9th graders, including required courses in English, Math, Science, History, and Technology, with elective options available. Students can choose from three Technology courses - Freshman Focus, Orientation to Culinary Arts, and Engineering Fundamentals. These courses aim to provide students with a foundation in various career pathways and decision-making skills. Additionally, the Freshman Focus course helps students develop a 6-year plan for their high school and career paths.
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Welcome OTMS to Ridgeland High School Home of the Titans Home of the Titans
RHS Administrators and Counselors Ridgeland High School Website Principal Mr. Eric Brooks www.rhstitans.com Counselors (By Last Name) Mrs. Tiffany McKinnon A-G Mrs. Selena Henry H-O Mr. James Berry P-Z Assistant Principals Mr. Jonathan Anderson Mr. Teague Burchfield Mrs. Carla Ray
So what should you know about being a student at Ridgeland High School ?
What courses will you need to take next year at RHS?
Required courses for all 9thgraders: Your first 5 class periods will be used to take: 1. English 2. Math 3. Science (Intro to Biology, Physical Science, or Biology I) 4. History (all 9thstudents take Miss Studies/World Geography) 5. Technology (all 9thstudents take Freshman Focus or a Career Academy) (English I or Accelerated English I) (Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II) Then you select the remaining 3 class periods from 6. Elective course(s) 7. Elective course(s) 8. Elective course(s)
So, tell me about the 3 Technology courses 9thgraders can choose from? Freshman Focus Orientation to Culinary Art Engineering Fundamentals Each 9thgrader will choose one of these three classes. Technology classes require only 1 class period in your schedule!
Freshman Focus Freshman Focus is a class designed to introduce 9th grade students to career pathways and career decision-making. The content areas that will be covered by this class include self-development, career clusters, career pathways, college planning, financial planning, and presentation and research skills. At the conclusion of this class, students will develop a 6- year plan that will guide them in making decisions about high school courses, college courses, and their future careers.
Orientation to Culinary Arts Orientation to Culinary Arts is part of the RHS Career Academy program and is designed for those students that have an interest in Culinary Arts (food preparation, restaurant management, hospitality & tourism, etc.) To qualify to take this class, 8thgrade students must: Have an overall C average; Have no major discipline issues; Complete an application to enroll in this class; and be approved for admission to the program
Engineering Fundamentals Engineering Fundamentals is another RHS Career Academy program and is designed for those students that have an interest in the field of engineering and the careers associated with this field. Through this program, students will also learn the foundations and fundamentals of robotics, electronics, engineering and materials. To qualify to take this class, 8thgrade students must: Have completed STEM and school robotics Have an overall B average; Have no major discipline issues; Complete an application to enroll in this class; and be approved for admission to the program
What Are the Elective Course Subject Choices for 9th ? (a 1 credit course is a full year; a credit course is one-semester only) Arts Business Business Law Personal Finance credit credit Visual Art I Visual Art II Ceramics I Ceramics II Drawing I Photography I Photography II Theatre I Theatre II credit credit credit credit credit credit credit credit credit Communications Public Speaking Business Fundamentals 1 credit credit Debate Oral Communication 1 credit 1 credit Choral Music General Music Band 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit Foreign Language French I Latin I Spanish I Spanish II 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit
Elective Courses (continued) Health Contemporary Health Science Environmental Science Geology credit credit credit Journalism Foundations of Journalism 1 credit Sports 9thGrade Sports (sports may be either one or both semesters) or 1 credit Military Science JROTC I 1 credit Study hall No more than one study hall per semester may be taken and NO CREDIT is awarded for study hall. PE & Personal Development Child Development Drug Education Family Dynamics Nutrition & Wellness Resource Management Physical Education or 1 credit (can take either one or both semesters) Driver Education credit credit credit credit credit credit
RHS Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2020 (24 credits total) 4 credits of English 4 credits of Mathematics 4 credits of Social Studies 4 credits of Science credit of Health credit of Physical Education 1 credit of Technology 1 credit of Fine Arts 5 additional credits of Elective courses
College Entrance Requirements in Mississippi For a 2-year Junior/ Community College Any RHS student who earns his or her high school diploma and has taken the ACT is eligible for Freshman entrance into a 2-Year college in Mississippi. No specific ACT score is required. To attend a 4-year College or University Any RHS student who earns his or her high school diploma, has a minimum score of 18 or higher AND has taken 2.0 credits of additional Required Electives is eligible for entrance into a Mississippi 4-year college or University. The list of courses a student may choose to fulfill the Required Electives are as follows: 1 credit must be taken from first year of a Foreign Language or Advanced World Geography The remaining 1 credit must be from the second year of a Foreign Language, an additional credit of math above Algebra II, or an additional credit of Lab- based Science.
When completing your Pre-Registration Form Please be neat and print legibly Please fill out ALL Information Including Alternate courses. Please return form ON TIME Due on Wednesday, January 27th. Please choose your selections CAREFULLY Talk with your parents about your choices. Talk with your teachers and school counselors.
RHS Pre-Registration Timeline for 8thGraders January 14th Olde Towne Middle School students visit RHS for a campus tour & will receive pre-registration information for their 2016-2017 classes Olde Towne 8thGrade Parent Meeting at RHS Auditorium to discuss high school offerings RHS Counselors will go to OTMS and help the 8thgrade students input their 2016-17 course requests into the computer during English classes January 21st January 27th
What else should I know about RHS? What type of clubs, activities or sports are available to me next year?
RHS Clubs and Organizations Band Choir JROTC Yearbook School Newspaper Student Government Association RHS School Ambassadors RHS Junior Diplomats Academic Competition Team Forensics Team Anime Club Art Club Beta Club Campus Life Environmental Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Clubs and Organizations (continued) French Club Future Business Leaders of America Honoraries: Mu Alpha Theta National Honor Society Junior Classical League Key Club Spanish Club Technology Student Association (TSA) Titans Against Bullying (TAB) Club Volunteer Club Information about participation in these clubs and organizations will be given to incoming 9thgrade students at the beginning of Fall semester.
RHS Athletics and Activities Golf Power Lifting Soccer Softball Slow Pitch & Fast Pitch Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball Archery Baseball Basketball Bowling Cheerleading Cross Country Dance Team Football
So theres a LOT to look forward to at RHS next year, but first things first! Right now you should focus on: 1. Choosing the best courses for you to take next year as a 9thgrader; 2. Working hard to learn and make the best grades you can now so you will be prepared for taking your high school classes; and 3. Thinking about the clubs, organizations, and sports you might like to be involved with next year at Ridgeland High School!
So enjoy your tour of RHS and what we have to offer and we ll see you again (with your completed choice sheets) at OTMS on Wednesday, January 27th!!
