RCHS Athletic Information
2017-18 School Year
The quality of a person’s
life is in direct proportion
to their commitment to
excellence, regardless of
their chosen field of
endeavor.
Vince Lombardi
Rancho Cotate Athletics
FALL – Aug. 14
Cross Country
*Football
Cheerleading
Girls’ Golf
Girls’ Tennis
Volleyball
WINTER – Nov. 6
Boys’ Soccer
Boys’ Basketball
Cheerleading
Girls’ Basketball
Girls’ Soccer
Boys’ Wrestling
Girls’ Wrestling
SPRING – Feb. 5
Baseball
Softball
Boys’ Lacrosse
Girls’ Lacrosse
Boys’ Golf
Boys’ Tennis
Swimming/Diving
Track/Field
*Non Mandatory football starts July 24. Football practice starts August 7.
Athletic Packets
Athletic Packets must be turned in to Yvonne Murray (RCHS Front Office) after June
1st, 2017. Athletes will be issued an athletic clearance within 24 hours. Athletes
can't try out or practice until they have given an athletic clearance to the coach of
the team for which they are trying out.
If you are unable to schedule an appointment with your regular physician, here are
some local options.
Santa Rosa Sports and Family Medicine
1255 Dutton Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA
707-546-9400
Jewish Community Free Clinic
490 City Center Drive
Rohnert Park, CA
707-585-7780
A Chiropractic Community
6050 Commerce Blvd. Ste. 104
Rohnert Park, CA
707-588-9640
RCHS Graduation Requirements
CSU/UC Course
Area
Course
HS Graduation Credits
Courses
High School Graduation Guideline
A
Social Studies/History
30
3
Grade 10 - World History
Grade 11 - US History
Grade 12 - Government & Economics
B
English
40
4
Students take once course each year.
C
Math
30
3
Students must pass Algebra I.
D
Science
20
2
One year of Physical Sciences and
one year of Life Science (Biology) required.
E
World Language
Visual & Performing Arts
10
1
Students may choose between Visual Arts, Performing Arts,
and Languages (Spanish or French)
7
Beginning with the Class of 2016, 10 elective credits will be
accrued from the Freshman Selectives leaving a balance of 60
elective credits.
2
PE is mandatory in the 9th grade;
Students in athletics or Band may apply for a waiver of the 2nd
year requirement.
22
PLUS…
• Students must pass the California High School EXIT EXAM
• AND 40 HOURS Community Service.
F
G
NA
Electives
Physical Education
Minimum Credits Required
to Earn a Diploma:
70
20
220
University of California (UC) /California State University (CSU)
SUBJECT AREA REQUIREMENTS
A-G List
Subject Matter
Years Required
A
History/Social Science
2 years
B
English
4 years
C
Math
3 years required, 4 years recommended
D
Lab Science
2 years required, 3 years recommended
E
Foreign Lang
2 years required, 3 years recommended
F
Visual or Performing Arts
1 year
G
College Preparatory Elective
1 year
• All A-G approved classes are at the college preparatory level, or above.
• All grades in A-G classes must be a C-, or above to meet eligibility criteria.
The 23 Campus of the California State University System (CSU)
CSU Eligibility
• Completion of a minimum of 15 a-g courses with a
grade of C- or above
• Eligibility GPA is calculated using grades 10 -12
grades, HOWEVER all 9th grade a-g classes must be
reported and have received a grade of C- or better
• SAT or ACT if student’s GPA is below a 3.0 or if s/he
is applying to an impacted campus
- Can combine best reading and math scores from multiple sittings of
SAT; may combine best sub scores from multiple ACT tests to
calculate a best composite
The 10 Campuses of the University of
California (UC) System
UC Eligibility
• Completion of a minimum of 15 a-g courses with
a grade of C- or above
• Eligibility GPA is calculated using grades 10 -12
grades, HOWEVER all 9th grade a-g classes must
be reported and have received a grade of C- or
better
• SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT plus Writing is
required
– UC uses the highest combined score from a single setting of the ACT
plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test. Some campuses may
recommend SAT Subject Tests for specific majors.
Useful Websites for College Planning
www.ranchocotate.org – this is our school website. You will find an
electronic copy of the Cougar Tracks guide which has information regarding
graduation requirements/4 year planning/university entrance requirements.
www.cccco.edu – a website dedicated to the 112 community/junior colleges
in California. With a wide range of educational offerings, the colleges provide
workforce training, basic courses in English and math, certificate and degree
programs and preparation for transfer to four-year institutions.
www.collegeboard.org – this site provides information on all colleges. You
will be able to search for information on any college or university on this site,
and learn about/prepare for the SAT.
www.universityofcalifornia.edu – this site provides information including
admissions, program offerings & facilities, for any of the 10 UC campus
locations.
www.csumentor.org - this site provides an electronic planning guide for
students to keep them on track for meeting college entrance requirements,
students can explore different CSU campuses, learn about financial aid, and
even apply to college on-line.
www.calstate.edu – this site provides information including admissions,
program offerings & facilities, for any of the 23 CSU campus locations.
www.santarosa.edu - this site provides information including admissions,
program offerings & facilities for Santa Rosa Junior College.
For Career resources, search under “Career Technical” colleges, training,
certificates, etc.
NCAA Eligibility Center Quick Reference Guide
Division I
 16 core classes
 4 years of English
 3 years of mathematics
(Algebra 1 or higher)
 2 years of natural/physical
science (1 year of lab if offered
by high school)
 1 year of additional English,
mathematics, or
natural/physical science
 2 years of social science
 4 years of additional courses
(from any area above, foreign
language or comparative
religion/philosophy)
Division II
 16 Core Classes
 3 years of English
 2 years of mathematics (Algebra 1 or
higher)
 2 years of natural/physical science (1
year of lab if offered by high school)
 3 years of additional English,
mathematics, or natural/physical
science
 2 years of social science
 4 years of additional courses (from
any area above, foreign language or
comparative religion/philosophy)
Grade 9: Plan
You should start planning now by working
hard to earn the best grades possible. Ask
your counselor for a list of your school’s NCAA
core courses to make sure you are taking
NCAA-approved courses. Your school’s list of
NCAA courses can be found at
eligibilitycenter.org.
What Is A Core Course?
A course that qualifies for high school
graduation in one or more of the
following: English, mathematics, natural or
physical science, social science, foreign
language or comparative religion or
philosophy; Is considered four-year
college preparatory; Is taught at or above
the high school’s regular academic level;
For mathematics courses, is at the level of
Algebra I or higher; and Is taught by a
qualified instructor.
What are Nontraditional Courses?
Courses taught through: The
Internet (online or virtual);
Distance learning; Independent
study; Individualized instruction;
Correspondence; Computer
software programs; or Other
similar means.
Impact Baseline Testing
Records how your un-injured brain performs
Used by the sports medicine team to know
when its safe to return a student/athlete to play
after a concussion.
Currently used by professional and university
sports teams across the nation.
The Impact test contains 3 parts:
Sports and health history
Current symptoms and condition
Cognitive testing
The Impact test takes approximately 30 minutes
to complete
Rancho Cotate Athletic Contribution
The RCHS Athletic Department is requesting that every athlete at Rancho Cotate
High School make a $150 athletic contribution to help run the athletic department.
Here is a breakdown of the expenditures.
*CIF Dues
*Substitutes for Coaches/Athletic Director
*North Coast Section Dues
*Football Officials
*North Bay League Dues
*Volleyball Officials
*Swimming Pool Rental
*Soccer Officials
*Athletic Event Medical Coverage
*Athletic Storage
*Misc. Athletic Equipment Costs
*Custodial Overtime Costs
*Ticket Sellers/Takers at various athletic events
*Basketball Officials
*Baseball Officials
*Softball Officials
*Wrestling Official
#Lacrosse Official
*Announcers, Scorekeepers and Timekeepers at various athletic events
Important Websites
NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER
http://www.eligibilitycenter.org
RCHS Cougar Athletic Boosters
http://www.rchscougarboosters.com/
North Bay League website
http://www.northbayleague.com/
North Coast Section website
http://www.cifncs.org/
CIF website
http://www.cifstate.org/
Press Democrat
http://www.pdpreps.com/
Rancho Cotate Athletic Rosters/Schedules
http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/lAnRPhOt3kigv43bEt0SDA/ranchocotate-cougars/home.htm