RCA Graduation Requirements


 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS BEGINNING HIGH SCHOOL IN FALL 2009


 English  4 credits
 Mathematics
 4 credits (Including Algebra 1/Algebra 2/Geometry and a fourth higher level
    math course)
 Science 
 3 credits (Including Biology, Chemistry or Physics,and a third lab course)
 Social Studies  3 credits (Including World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Government/Economics)
 PE/Wellness  1.5 credits
 
 Bible  1 credit
 Foreign Language  2 credits
 Fine Art
 1 credit (Drama/Art/Speech)May be waived for students not going to a
    University to expand and enhance the elective focus.
 Electives 
 3 credits Math and Science, Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, Humanities,
    Advanced Placement(AP) or International Baccalaureate(IB)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR 11th AND 12th GRADE STUDENTS

  MATHEMATICS                      3 credits (Including either Geometry or Algebra II)

  SCIENCE                                  3 credits (Including one physical science course and Biology)

  ENGLISH                                  4 credits

  SOCIAL STUDIES                    3 credits

  WELLNESS                              1 credit

  ELECTIVE                                6 credits


 

Seniors will be required to be in a math & science course (as scheduling permits)

 *Students are encouraged to arrange a meeting with the Guidance Counselor as they progress. 


Valedictorian and Salutatorian

The Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the senior class are decided by having the two highest numerical averages in the class. They must have been enrolled in RCA for their entire junior and senior years.
 

Mr. and Miss Rossville

Participants must have attended RCA continuously from the beginning of their junior year and must have a “C” average or above with a conduct of “S” or above.

 

EARLY COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

A qualified student enrolled in the 11th of 12th grades may enroll in college level courses that are conducted at times other than the regular school day at an institution of higher education. The student may receive high school credit for participating in such courses in accordance with the policy of RCA. This must be approved by the administration.

Graduation Statistics

During the last ten-year span, approximately 90% of graduates of RCA have attended colleges and universities. RCA is proud of the accomplishments of its graduates.