RTR HIGH SCHOOL
REGISTRATION
HANDBOOK
2007-2008
I. Graduation Standards for RTR High School:
a. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 23 credits in grades 9-12.
b. The following credits are required:
1. Four credits in English
2. Three & ½ credits in Social Studies – US History (1), Geography (1), Gov’t (.5) & Civics (1) (starting the class of 2008)
3. Two credits in Mathematics (starting the class of 2008 three credits in Math)
4. Two credits in Science (starting the class of 2008 three credits in Science)
5. One credit in Physical Education 9-10
6. One credit in Health 9-10
7. ½ credit in Speech I
8. ½ credit in Economics
9. One credit in Fine Arts (starting the class of 2008)
In addition to the required classes and electives, a student shall demonstrate competency in the statewide standards for MATHEMATICS, READING AND WRITTEN COMPOSITION.
MN Testing Requirements for Graduation:
BST Math & Reading (retest through the class of 2009)
BST Written Composition (retest through the class of 2009)
MCA II Written Composition 9th grade – class of 2010; 10th grade – class of 2009
MCA II Reading 10th grade
MCA II Math 11th grade
Other MN Testing Requirements:
MCA II Science (Biology) 10th grade (starting 2007-2008)
II. Miscellaneous:
a. Number of Classes – You are expected to register for a minimum of 6 classes each year. One of those may be Band and/or Choir. All students in grades 9-12 may have 1 full period study hall; homeroom is not a study hall.
b. Prerequisite – a “prerequisite” is a subject required before you take certain other
subjects. Please study carefully the description in this booklet to learn whether or not subjects have prerequisites.
c. Program Changes – No student is authorized to change his/her class schedule
without the approval of the Principal or Counselor and the Teachers involved. These approvals must be shown on a CHANGE OF SCHEDULE form, which can be obtained from the Principal’s Office. Changes in registration are possible up to one week after each semester starts, with approval and after the original registration only if class sections are not filled and there are not conflicts with other classes.
POST SECONDARY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
English: 4 years; composition, literature, speech
Mathematics: 3 years; 2 years of algebra and 1 year of geometry
Science: 3 years; 3 lab sciences
Social Science: 3 years
World Language: 2 years; (same language)
Fine Arts or 1 year
World Cultures
The following high school classes are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED:
English: 4 years including oral and written communication
Mathematics: 3 years, algebra, applied mathematics and/or geometry
Science: 3 years, applied biology, principles of technology, chemistry, applied chemistry physics
Social Science: 4 years
Electives: Specific to career plans
Students must possess a high school diploma, G.E.D., or demonstrate the potential for being a successful college student. The Minnesota State University System admissions requirements are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. World language is NOT a community college requirement.
For requirements for admissions into out-of-state public and private universities, technical, and community colleges, and/or the military, please contact your School Counselor.
Reciprocity States – MN graduates may attend public college’s in the following states without paying out of state tuition rates.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
South Dakota North Dakota
English – 4years English – 4 years
Math – 3 years Math – 3 years
Science – 3 years Science – 3 years
Social Studies – 3 years Social Studies – 3 years
Fine Arts – 1 credit (requires ACT at all 4 & 2 year
institutions)
English – 4 years
Math – 3 years
Science – 3 years
Social Studies – 3 years
Foreign Language – 2 years (only at University Wisconsin – Madison & Eau Claire)
Minimum GPA and ACT scores are different in each state. Check the schools you are interested in. All 4-year institutions require ACT tests.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Selecting the proper subjects and doing well in them is, of course, of primary importance, but, in order to receive maximum benefits during your high school career, it is strongly recommended that you also participate in one or more school activities. Belonging to a club, an athletic team, the school band, etc., not only makes school life more enjoyable, but, are very important to you in later life. The following is a list of school activities in which you may wish to participate.
Please refer to your student handbook for eligibility rules which govern all students participating in the activity program.
ATHLETICS:
1. Basketball (Boys and Girls)
2. Football
3. Golf (Boys and Girls)
4. Track (Boys and Girls)
5. Volleyball
6. Baseball
7. Softball
8. Cross Country (Boys and Girls)
9. Danceline
MUSIC:
1. Band and Small Groups
2. Chorus and Small Groups
3. Jazz Band
4. Swing Choir
5. Satin’n Lace / Sidewalls
6. Drumline
MISCELLANEOUS:
1. FCCLA
2. Student Council
3. Speech
4. One Act Plays
5. Yearbook
6. Spring Play/ Musical
7. Honor Society
8. FFA
9. Knowledge Bowl
10. Peer Helping
RTR High School Curriculum
9th Grade
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English 9 |
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1 |
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Physical Education 9 |
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Health 9 |
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Science 9 |
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Civics |
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1 |
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Math |
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1 |
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Algebra I or |
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Applied Algebra or |
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Geometry or |
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Applied Geometry |
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Spanish I |
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1 |
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6 |
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Electives |
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Credit |
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Ag |
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0.5 |
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FACS |
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0.5 |
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Band |
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1 |
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Choir (1 year) |
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0.5 |
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Art |
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0.5 |
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Computer |
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RTR High School Curriculum
10th Grade
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English 10 |
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1 |
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Physical Education 10 |
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Health 10 |
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0.5 |
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Biology |
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1 |
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US History |
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1 |
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4 |
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Elective Classes |
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Applied Algebra |
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Algebra I |
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1 |
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Algebra II |
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1 |
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Applied Geometry |
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1 |
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Geometry |
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1 |
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Spanish I |
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1 |
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Band |
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1 |
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Choir (1 year) |
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0.5 |
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Horticultural & Floricultural Sciences |
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Natural Resources Management |
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Fish & Wildlife Management in MN |
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Agricultural Sales and Processing |
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Agricultural Mechanics |
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0.5 |
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Agricultural Leadership |
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0.5 |
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Accounting |
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0.5 |
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Personal Finance |
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0.5 |
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Integrated Business |
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0.5 |
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Word Excel Access |
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0.5 |
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Multimedia Publishing |
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Art I |
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0.5 |
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Art II |
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0.5 |
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Foods |
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0.5 |
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Advanced Foods |
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0.5 |
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Independent Living/Financial Planning |
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Housing and Interior Design |
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Parenting and Child Development |
0.5 |
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