Financial Literacy offers an engaging, scaffolded curriculum that introduces key topics and principles necessary to financial literacy. The one-semester course covers earning and spending; savings and investing; credit and debt; protection of assets; and financial planning and decision-making. Through real-life scenarios and hands-on activities, the course explores choosing among banking and investment options, shopping for an auto loan, choosing among career and college options, financing options for continuing education, planning for retirement, and creating and living within a budget.
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Grade Level: 9, 10 Enrichment only Dates: THREE WEEK COURSE (12 instructional days) - June 17 - July 5 (no classes on June 19, July 4, July 5) Time: 8AM to 1PM The Algebra 1 Prep course is an introduction to basic algebra concepts and a review of arithmetic algorithms. The course is designed to help students overcome weakness in preparation in mathematics, emphasizing the concepts necessary to be successful in Algebra I and II. The course helps student to develop good mathematical study skills and learning strategies as an integral part of this course. The course begins with a brief review of the number system and operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimal, positive and negative numbers. Eventually covering rational and linear exponents, ratios, proportions and percentage; solving simple and complex equations with one variable. Prerequisite: Math 8
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Grade Level: 12 Enrichment only Dates: June 17-21 (no class on June 19) Time: 8AM to 1PM Want to get ahead with your college applications? Join one of our RUHS college counselors, Mrs. Cristina Bishop, for a comprehensive college application workshop series. These workshops will help rising seniors prepare for the busy college application season by guiding students through topics such as college essay writing, building a strong activities list, finding the right college fit, and completing the Common Application.
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Dates: 06/17-06/28 (no class on 06/19) Time: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM FREE LUNCH AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED (10 AM to 10:30 AM) Location: RUHS ( ). Grade Level: 6, 7, 8 Enrichment Course Description:
This course will encourage your child’s passion for creative writing while they receive instruction about what a podcast is and how to make one. The class will listen and react to a range of podcasts before we create one together. Students will respond to writing prompts related to podcast episode topics. Spotify for Podcasters will be used to capture audio recordings of student writing. Podcast episodes will be shared on the last day with original clips from every student.
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Dates: 06/17-06/28 (no class on 06/19) Time: Choose between an early morning session (8:00 AM to 10:00 AM) or a late morning session (10:30 AM to 12:30 PM) FREE LUNCH AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED (10 AM to 10:30 AM) Location: RUHS ( ). Grade Level: 6, 7 Enrichment Course description: This course aims to:
- prep incoming 6th grade students for Compacted Math module and
- help rising 7th grade students review the math concepts taught during Compacted Math in 6th grade
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Dates: 06/17-06/28 (no class on 06/19) Time: Choose between an early morning session (8:00 AM to 10:00 AM) or a late morning session (10:30 AM to 12:30 PM) FREE LUNCH AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED (10 AM to 10:30 AM) Location: RUHS ( ). Grade Level: 6, 7, 8 Enrichment Course description: Unlock the magic of the stage and dive into the captivating world of theatre with our comprehensive course designed specifically for middle school-aged students. "Exploring Theatre Arts" is an immersive and hands-on experience that introduces students to various aspects of theatre in a professional and supportive environment. Course Objectives: Script Analysis: ● Learn the art of script analysis by exploring the nuances of symbolism, plot development, and character perspectives. ● Develop critical thinking skills through in-depth discussions on the thematic elements of selected scripts. Set Design: ● Gain practical knowledge of set design principles, including spatial awareness, functionality, and visual storytelling. ● Engage in hands-on activities to design and create miniature sets for selected scenes. Costume Design: ● Explore the role of costumes in conveying character traits, historical periods, and symbolism within a production. ● Design costume pieces that bring characters to life on stage. Directing Two-Person Scenes: ● Learn the fundamentals of directing, including blocking, character motivation, and collaboration. ● Collaborate with peers to direct and perform in two-person scenes, putting theory into practice. Collaborative Creativity: ● Foster teamwork and communication skills by working on group projects, combining talents to bring a unified vision to the stage. ● Participate in brainstorming sessions and group discussions to enhance creativity and problem-solving skills
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Dates: 06/17-06/28 (no class on 06/19) Time: Choose between an early morning session (8:00 AM to 10:00 AM) or a late morning session (10:30 AM to 12:30 PM) FREE LUNCH AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED (10 AM to 10:30 AM) Location: RUHS ( ). Grade Level: 6, 7, 8 Enrichment Course description: Students learn the fundamentals of public speaking and argumentation and they develop core presentation and debating skills that boost confidence and self-esteem.
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Dates: 06/17-06/28 (no class on 06/19) Time: Choose between an early morning session (8:00 AM to 10:00 AM) or a late morning session (10:30 AM to 12:30 PM) FREE LUNCH AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED (10 AM to 10:30 AM) Location: RUHS ( ). Grade Level: 6, 7, 8 Enrichment Course Description: This course is designed to introduce middle school students to the world of stock trading and economics. Throughout the course, students will explore basic economic concepts such as supply and demand, inflation, and market competition, as well as learning about stock trading strategies and investment principles. The course will cover the following topics:
- Students will learn about the basic principles of economics, including supply and demand, market equilibrium, and inflation.
- Trading strategies: Students will learn about different trading strategies, including value investing, growth investing, and day trading.
- Investment principles: Students will learn about the importance of diversification, risk management, and portfolio management in making investment decisions.
- Real-world applications: Students will apply their knowledge of stock trading and economics to real-world scenarios, including current events and historical trends.
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ONLINE, SELF-PACED Grade Level: 11-12 Length: One semester (5 credits). Expository Writing does not replace a required 9th-12th English course Dates: June 17* - August 2 (*Course will be available in preview-mode starting June 10) UC/CSU Subject Area: B RBUSD Graduation Credit Category: electives Prerequisite: none Not NCAA-approved Platform: APEX Learning, a WASC accredited online school In Expository Writing, students delve into the power and potential of the English language. Reading and writing assignments explore relevant and universal themes including war, human rights, cultural awareness, and humans' relationships with the environment, the media, and technology. By reading and evaluating seminal speeches, essays, and stories, students learn how writing is used to explain, persuade, and entertain. Students develop and practice expressing their own ideas in four types of essays: compare and contrast, persuasive, evaluative, and explanatory. Additional assignments will focus on narrative writing, research projects, and speeches.
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ONLINE, SELF-PACED Grade Level: 9-12 Length: One semester (5 credits). Dates: June 17* - August 2 (*Course will be available in preview-mode starting June 10) UC/CSU Subject Area: G RBUSD Graduation Credit Category: Electives Prerequisite: Introductory Algebra or equivalent Not NCAA-approved Platform: APEX Learning, a WASC accredited online school
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Duration: 3 week course (12 instruction days)
- Week of June 17 (no classes on Jun 19)
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- Week of July 1 (no classes on Jul 4 and Jul 5)
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- Armature Construction
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- Simple Mold-Making
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Duration: 3 week course (12 instruction days)
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Duration: 3 week course (12 instruction days)
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Duration: 3 week course (12 instruction days)
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Duration: 3 week course (12 instruction days)
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Duration: 3 week course (12 instruction days)
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Duration: 3 week course (12 instruction days)
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Duration: 3 week course (12 instruction days)
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ONLINE, SELF-PACED Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: One semester (5 credits). Session A covers the 1st semester and Session B covers the 2nd semester. Students need to take BOTH A and B sessions to get a full year of credit for a class (10 credits) Dates: June 17* - August 2 (*Course will be available in preview-mode starting June 10) UC/CSU Subject Area: F RBUSD Graduation Credit Category: Visual and Performing Arts/Foreign Language (VPFL) Prerequisite: None Not NCAA-approved Platform: APEX Learning, a WASC accredited online schoolThe course is a streamlined course that introduces student to the history, theory, and genres of music, from the most primitive surviving examples, through the classical to the most contemporary in the world at large. The first semester covers primitive musical forms, classical music, and American jazz. The second semester presents the rich modern traditions, including: gospel, folk, soul, blues, Latin rhythms, rock and roll, and hip-hop. The course explores the interface of music and social movements and examines how the emergent global society and the Internet is bringing musical forms together in new ways from all around the world.
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ONLINE, SELF-PACED Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: One semester (5 credits). Session A covers the 1st semester and Session B covers the 2nd semester. Students need to take BOTH A and B sessions to get a full year of credit for a class (10 credits) Dates: June 17* - August 2 (*Course will be available in preview-mode starting June 10) UC/CSU Subject Area: F RBUSD Graduation Credit Category: Visual and Performing Arts/Foreign Language (VPFL) Prerequisite: None Not NCAA-approved Platform: APEX Learning, a WASC accredited online schoolThe course is a streamlined course that introduces student to the history, theory, and genres of music, from the most primitive surviving examples, through the classical to the most contemporary in the world at large. The first semester covers primitive musical forms, classical music, and American jazz. The second semester presents the rich modern traditions, including: gospel, folk, soul, blues, Latin rhythms, rock and roll, and hip-hop. The course explores the interface of music and social movements and examines how the emergent global society and the Internet is bringing musical forms together in new ways from all around the world.
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Grade level: 11, 12 Enrichment only One week only: June 17 - June 21 (no class on June 19) Time: 8AM to 1PM In-Person Class taught in partnership with PJ Test Prep 4-Day Summer SAT Bootcamp to prepare students for summer, fall and later tests. During the program, expert Test Prep teachers will guide students through the battle-tested Test Prep materials and curriculum, including content review and tricks/strategies, needed to maximize their scores on the SAT (and the similar ACT).
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Grade level: 11, 12 Enrichment only One week only: June 17 - June 21 (no class on June 19) Time: 8AM to 1PM ONLINE Class taught in partnership with PJ Test Prep 4-Day Summer SAT Bootcamp to prepare students for summer, fall and later tests. During the program, expert Test Prep teachers will guide students through the battle-tested Test Prep materials and curriculum, including content review and tricks/strategies, needed to maximize their scores on the SAT (and the similar ACT).
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ONLINE, SELF-PACED Grade Level: 11 Length: One semester (5 credits). Session A covers the 1st semester and Session B covers the 2nd semester. Students need to take BOTH A and B sessions to get a full year of credit for a class (10 credits) Dates: June 17* - August 2 (*Course will be available in preview-mode starting June 10) UC/CSU Subject Area: A RBUSD Graduation Credit Category: U.S. History Prerequisite: None NCAA-approved Platform: APEX Learning, a WASC accredited online school The course in United States History is a requirement of all students who graduate from California high schools. This course covers the history of our country from its beginning to the present day with special emphasis on the events of the 20th century. Students are familiarized with events that show how we have come to be what we are today in terms of territorial growth, political and economic development. Focus is placed upon developing a framework of values and ideals that give s students an appreciation of the responsibilities for the heritage of every citizen.
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ONLINE, SELF-PACED Grade Level: 11 Length: One semester (5 credits). Session A covers the 1st semester and Session B covers the 2nd semester. Students need to take BOTH A and B sessions to get a full year of credit for a class (10 credits) Dates: June 17* - August 2 (*Course will be available in preview-mode starting June 10) UC/CSU Subject Area: A RBUSD Graduation Credit Category: U.S. History Prerequisite: None NCAA-approved Platform: APEX Learning, a WASC accredited online school The course in United States History is a requirement of all students who graduate from California high schools. This course covers the history of our country from its beginning to the present day with special emphasis on the events of the 20th century. Students are familiarized with events that show how we have come to be what we are today in terms of territorial growth, political and economic development. Focus is placed upon developing a framework of values and ideals that give s students an appreciation of the responsibilities for the heritage of every citizen.
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ONLINE, SELF-PACED Grade Level: 10 Length: One semester (5 credits). Session A covers the 1st semester and Session B covers the 2nd semester. Students need to take BOTH A and B sessions to get a full year of credit for a class (10 credits) Dates: June 17* - August 2 (*Course will be available in preview-mode starting June 10) UC/CSU Subject Area: A RBUSD Graduation Credit Category: World History Prerequisite: None NCAA-approved Platform: APEX Learning, a WASC accredited online school This required course begins with the influences of religion, the Judeo-Christian ethic as well as Greco-Roman philosophies and achievements. The course covers revolutions in England, America and France as well as the Industrial Revolution in several nations. Students also study WWI, II, The Cold War, governmental systems and nation building in the contemporary world. The entire curriculum is enriched with culture, art and geography through any and all technology, primary resources and additional sources.
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ONLINE, SELF-PACED Grade Level: 10 Length: One semester (5 credits). Session A covers the 1st semester and Session B covers the 2nd semester. Students need to take BOTH A and B sessions to get a full year of credit for a class (10 credits) Dates: June 17* - August 2 (*Course will be available in preview-mode starting June 10) UC/CSU Subject Area: A RBUSD Graduation Credit Category: World History Prerequisite: None NCAA-approved Platform: APEX Learning, a WASC accredited online school This required course begins with the influences of religion, the Judeo-Christian ethic as well as Greco-Roman philosophies and achievements. The course covers revolutions in England, America and France as well as the Industrial Revolution in several nations. Students also study WWI, II, The Cold War, governmental systems and nation building in the contemporary world. The entire curriculum is enriched with culture, art and geography through any and all technology, primary resources and additional sources.