Spring 2020 Dual Enrollment starts January 13! 

Seniors attending Crafton Hills College this Fall

The Crafton Hills College SOAR program starts on Tuesday, February 25 with a MANDATORY meeting after school in Grace Mullen Auditorium.  Students who participate in SOAR get priority registration; meaning you will get the classes you want when you start school next fall.  SOAR opens up other opportunities and is REQUIRED for the Free College Promise! Here's how to SOAR:

1. Sign-up for SOAR by February 24th by completing the form at this link: http://bit.ly/SOAR_2020

2. Apply to Crafton Hills College for Fall 2020  - RHS counselors and Student Center personnel can help you with this.

3. Complete the Online Orientation - Log into Web Advisor once you get your Crafton ID to complete this 30 minute orientation.

4. Assessment - This will be offered through SOAR.  It provides placement in Math and English.

5. Advising - You will meet with a Crafton Counselor and complete an initial student educational plan.

6. Registration - Students who complete the SOAR Program get two steps higher priority registration.

Don't forget to complete your FAFSA and put Crafton Hills College on your list of colleges. The deadline to apply is March 2, 2020.

Redlands Community Scholarship Foundation

Attention Seniors: Every year the Redlands Community Scholarship Foundation along with other donors provide over 100 scholarships, ranging from $200 to $7,000 to Redlands High School’s graduating seniors. If you have satisfactory grades and have been involved in activities or community service while at Redlands High School, you are encouraged to apply. Seniors will be given log in instructions to access the application the week of January 13th and may begin the online application on January 17th. Application instructions and student specific login information will be distributed to all seniors through English classes that week. One signed paper copy of your submitted electronic application is due to the Student Center by Friday, January 31st. NO LATER THAN 3pm. NO EXCEPTIONS! You can preview the list of scholarships and access the worksheet at: Redlandsscholarships.org

The National College Resources Foundation Presents  Black College Expo on Saturday, Feb. 1st at the LA convention Center from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.  All students are welcome regardless of racial or ethnic background.  Attend seminars on how to find money for college and getting the 411 on being a student athlete. Scholarships will be awarded and on the spot acceptances for many colleges.  Bring multiple copies of your transcript.

Additionally, to apply for scholarships complete the writing prompt.  Click here for complete details.

Spring 2020 Career Express Online Registration NOW OPEN

Spring Registration is now open until January 31st! The following courses will be offered:
- Introduction to Careers in Criminal Justice
- Introduction to Careers in Healthcare
- Introduction to ICT Careers
- Introduction to Manufacturing Careers
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Administrative Assistant—Front Office *

*Medical Administrative Assistant – Front Office requires a pre-requisite of the completion of Medical Terminology

See Mrs. Tygart in the Student Center for more information.

It's Time to Signup for Dual Enrollment!

Jumpstart2College, the Dual Enrollment Partnership with Crafton Hills Colleges, provides students the opportunity to take college courses on RUSD high school campuses for FREE.  All courses are transferable to Community Colleges, UCs, and CSUs, and earn students both college credit and high school elective credit.  (ART 124, however, also counts toward a student's high school graduation fine arts requirement because it is taught by an RUSD high school art teacher.)

Click on this link for the Spring 2020 Registration Packet. Classes are filling up quickly. The last day applications will be accepted for Spring 2020 is Friday, December 12. Want a shortened day at RHS?  Take a DE class! Please follow all directions closely:

1. Students must first apply to Crafton Hills College at www.craftonhills.edu/apply - students will receive three emails (one from Open CCC and two from Crafton); students need the CHC ID # which will come directly from Crafton in the third email and it will have only numbers, no letters and start with a one or two.
2. Complete the District Information Form through the student's RUSD Google Account at https://bit.ly/Spring2020DE; this information is necessary for RUSD to process the application and to enter students' grades onto high school transcripts.  NOTE: use the student's permanent ID, NOT the 10-digit SSID
3. Complete the High School Dual Enrollment Request Form in the packet
4. Turn the form into Mrs. Walsh in the Counseling Office for review.

Classes begin the week of January 12, 2020 and end the week of May 19, 2020.  

For more information visit www.redlandsusd.net/collegeandcareer.  Click on the Dual Enrollment Tab on the left-hand side of the page or see Mrs. Walsh in the Counseling Office.  

FAFSA Help Sessions

Seniors... If you need help completing the FAFSA or have questions about Financial Aid, please stop by the RHS Student Center and see Mrs. Padilla. 

Get started on the FAFSA today: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa

Click here for a handy worksheet that will help you get organized for completing your FAFSA. Download the FSA ID Worksheet as well. Apply now!

FREE After School Tutoring

Beginning Oct. 8, RHS is offering a great opportunity for you: After School Tutoring will be available for all students to seek help in many subject areas. Tutoring takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4 in our Library...and it’s FREE! Teachers and peer tutors are looking forward to helping you achieve your academic goals.

Peer Tutor Recruitment

Calling all students who need community service hours: RHS is starting a new after-school tutoring program and we are searching for students to tutor their peers! If you are proficient in Math, English, Science, History, Spanish and/or French, please fill out our Google Forms application. You will need to list the name of a teacher who will recommend you to become a peer tutor—please notify them of your request for recommendation. Fill out the Google Form at the link below. Thank you! -Mrs. Ochoa, Room R-35. http://bit.ly/RHSPeerTutoringProgram2019-2020

AP Testing for 2010-2020 School Year

The College Board is implementing a number of new procedures for AP exams.  The most significant being that students must register for all of their exams online by November.  If you are interested in seeing how these changes will be implemented at RHS and how they will impact our students, please click here.

College Workshops for Class of 2020 and 2021

Attention Juniors, Seniors, and Parents:  In order to be help you navigate the college search and application process, RUSD has organized a series of parent and student workshops for the coming year.  Click here for a complete listing of all workshops for this year.  Please register in advance so enough materials will be printed for all participants.  The registration link is found at the RUSD College and Career website - www.redlandsusd.net/collegeandcareer - click on the College and Career Workshops tab on the left hand side of the page. 

Tutoring from University of Redlands Students

The University of Redlands has a new tutoring program for high school students called Big Dogs – a branch of Jaspers Corner Homework Club. At the beginning of next semester, they will be taking in new students once they have their tutors in place. Each student is promised 2 hours per week. This is typically split up M/W or T/Th for one hour each day. This program is free to the public! To be added to the waitlist click here.

PSAT Results

Students should receive notifcation of their PSAT results by mid December.  The question is then, how can I use these scores to help me do better on the SAT?  Review the following Power Point and Video to learn how to link your PSAT scores to the Khan Academy for tutorials and instruction designed especially for your academic needs.  Make your test results work for you! 

PSAT Results Power Point

PSAT Results Video

Athletic Academic Support

If you are a student athlete and are in need of academic support then come see Mr. Norman in room R-34 at the times listed.  I have almost every textbook available in my room and access to laptops.  It is a great time to catch up on make-up work, study for exams, or get help on assignments.

In R-34 with Mr. Norman*

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday during 6^th period (we will arrange a best day with your coach)
• Wednesday and Thursday at Lunch

*Mr. Norman is a RHS math teacher but is willing and able to provide help in all subjects.  Tutors can be arranged.

Peer Tutoring

Need a tutor in a subject or want to be a tutor in a subject?  Download the appropriate form below and return it to Mr. Jeff Smith on North Campus.  

• Requesting a Peer Tutor Form
• Applying to be a Peer Tutor

Homework Requests:

If your student is sick for more than two days or you know he/she will be out for more than two days, you may contact Mrs. Avila the Counseling Office Clerk at ext. 30141 to request homework.  It is most effective to email the teachers directly with a cc: to the student's counselor.

If you know your student will be out for an extended period of time in advance, please contact Mrs. Ridgeway to complete paperwork for Short-Term RISE.  She can be reached at ext. 30104.

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