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AVID
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a four-year college preparatory elective in which students
become the facilitators of their own academic success. AVID provides daily study groups directed by college tutors,
a structure of note-taking and organization aimed at refining skills necessary for success in both high school and
college, and an arena for expanding the college-level entry skills of students under-represented in higher education.
Success in AVID is measured by students’ success in high school and college academics. |
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English
Students must pass four years of English.
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English Language
Development
This program serves students who are learning English as a second language. Students take
core academic courses in English or Spanish.
ELAC - English Learner Advisory Committee
El Comité Consultivo del Idioma Ingles (ELAC) |
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HONORS PROGRAM
At RBV we provide a wide variety of courses for academically motivated students. In addition to offering beneficial and rewarding Advanced Placement classes, RBV is also an official member of the International Baccalaureate Organization. Read More
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Math Department
The grade level indicated for each course is the
typical year students take the course. All courses
are college prep unless otherwise indicated.
Students are required to pass three years of math
including a minimum of Geometry or its
equivalent (i.e. Essential Math or
Geometry/Trigonometry Honors).
CST Incentive Program for Math
Click here to read the procedure and print the math form.
The CST Grade Incentive form is only valid from
September 4 –September 14, 2012. |
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Science Department
Students must take 1 year of life and 1 year of
physical science in their freshmen and sophomore years.
Incoming AP Biology Summer Assignment 2012
Please read the introduction to the assignment by clicking here.
Click on this link to complete the Chapter 51 - Behavioral Ecology Objectives
Bring this assignment to class on the first day of school. |
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Social
Studies website
Students must pass four years of social studies in
order to graduate. Required courses include World
History 1 and 2, U.S. History, Government, and
Economics.
Social Studies Honors Summer Assignments are posted on the Social Studies web site.
Academic Events include History Day, USO show, Museum of Tolerance Field Trip, and more...
Download and print the specific participation forms from the web page linked below:
Economics Form & Government Form |
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CTE - Career Technical Education - Regional Occupational Program
ROP courses provide students with the skills they need to compete in today's technical job market. ROP offers classes in many areas, including: Arts, Media and Communications; Business, Office, and Marketing; Engineering Technology, and Heath Careers.
In addition to the job training skills that are learned in the classroom, students will learn how to advance on the job with work maturity skills, complete job applications, develop a resume, promote themselves with confidence in the job interview, network with others to obtain the job of their choice, and be introduced to developing a personal career portfolio. Students can earn college credit at Palomar Community college and/or University of California t in most of the ROP classes offered at RBV. Read More
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Community Internship Program
Prerequisite: Junior Exhibition, student application,
teacher recommendations, and employer interview.
The course integrates academic and applied learning by
providing students the opportunity to gain first-hand
experience in a career field. This experience will provide
the intern with a vision of the skills necessary for this
career, the multiple facets of a business setting, and
exposure to related career fields unknown to the student
prior to the internship. Students meet weekly with the
Internship Coordinator. |
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International Language Department
One year of International Language or Visual and Performing arts is required for high school graduation.
Because all courses in the Language Department are one-year long, students will be required to take the entire
year of the language they signed up for. |
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Physical Education Department
Students must take five semesters of physical education and one semester of health. A total
of six semesters are required for graduation. All students must pass the California Physical
Fitness Exam in 9th grade or continue to take P. E. until they have passed. Testing is
completed in the Spring of each year.
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Visual ARTS Department
Students must pass one year of visual and performing arts or one year of an international language for
graduation. The University of California approves the courses listed below as UC “F” approved for admittance
to their universities.
DADA
DADA is a high school Visual Arts preparatory program at Rancho Buena Vista High School. Goals of the program are to prepare students interested in careers in the visual arts.
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World Languages
https://sites.google.com/site/rbvworldlanguages/
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PERFORMING ARTS
Students must pass one year of visual and performing arts or one year of an international language for
graduation. The University of California approves the courses listed below as UC “F” approved for admittance
to their universities.
Theater at the Ranch
International Thespian Society & Bravo Clubs
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SPECIAL EDUCATION WEBSITE
Rancho offers a continuum of classes to students with special needs.
A current Individual Educational Plan mandates the appropriate Special Education placement in the
following programs:
Resource Specialist Program- assists students with mild to moderate disabilities achieve success while accessing the core curriculum.
SDC- Special Day Class
& SH/PH – Severely and Physically Handicapped
The Special Day Class for students with Moderate to Severe disabilities is a non-diploma bound community based instruction/ functional academics program which helps students develop their academic, vocational, domestic, self-management, recreational/leisure and community awareness skills.
ICSM – Individual Critical Skills Model
The SDC, ICSM (individual critical skills model) community based program is a non diploma bound curriculum. The students receive a certificate of completion after a four year high school experience. The program provides individual, relevant, instruction for those students whom traditional academia does not meet their need. The program stresses functional life skills in the following areas: community, vocational, domestic, and recreation/leisure.
The grading policy has been modified to pass/fail verses the traditional system. The students are asked to perform many tasks in the above mentioned areas and are closely monitored for success. Our goal is for each student to become as independent as possible.
Autism / Aspergers NCLA- North Coastal Learning Academy
This program is designed to foster development of emotional and social abilities through specifically designed curriculum for high functioning autism and Asperger students. Students best served in this classroom include students who have general age appropriate development in language, cognitive development, self-help skills, and adaptive behavior (except for social interaction). Students are encouraged to be mainstreamed into general education classes as much as possible and be involved in extracurricular activities and clubs
SEAS Program- (Social, Emotional, Academic Support) Students with emotional disabilities receive support to help each student reach their maximum potential.
VUSD Adult Transition Program (for 18-22 year old students with learning disabilities)
This program is designed to educate adults with learning disabilities, transitioning from Vista Unified High School SDC and ICSM programs, towards functional independence in the areas of employment, community experience, independent living, and education. Read More...
Helpful Links
North Coast Consortium for Special Education
RBVHS Special Education Website
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Athletics
To be eligible for athletics, a student must have a 2.0 grade point average each six-week grading period. Students must pass a physical exam, pay
transportation fee, and have evidence of insurance prior to participation in
any athletic program.
Visit the Athletics page of our website for more information.
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RBVHS MLA guidebook
Formatting Guide for
Teachers and Students
based on the
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, Seventh Edition |
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2011-2012
RBVHS TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES
English Spanish |
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2010-2011 Course Catalog for Rancho Buena Vista High School
Classes are in session
2011-2012 Course Catalog For Rancho Buena Vista High School
Enrollment begins in the spring |
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Academic
Events at Rancho Buena Vista
Visit the following web sites to learn more. |
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History
Day
History Day is an exciting, history-based learning experience
for students who not only learn about issues, ideas,
people and events in history, but they apply what they
have learned through creative and original productions.
Beyond simply memorizing names and dates and reporting
on historical events, History Day students develop invaluable
research and analytical skills as they process the information
gathered through intensive research and draw their own
conclusions about their topic's significance in history.
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North
County Academic League (NCAL)
Rancho Buena Vista High School is hosting the web site
for the Academic
League this year. You can check on the NCAL schedule, scores and standings.
If you have any questions regarding NCAL contact Mr. Roswell.
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