Thank you for choosing Ramsey High School

Ramsey High School is a learning community where everyone learns with and from each other. This Curriculum Guide is designed to show you what courses Ramsey High School has to offer and much of what we expect from our students.  It is a comprehensive summary, which provides basic descriptions of the courses offered. We seek to develop positive relationships that allow students to grow and we place an emphasis on lifelong learning and Wellness.

This Guide does not convey all of the information you need to make the most beneficial course selections and to develop an academic plan.  Self-knowledge and input from others provide critical information in making decisions and in planning.  Students should consider their interests, talents, and goals as courses are selected.  Consultation with parents, counselors, and teachers, each of whom can help provide insight and guidance in developing an academic plan, is also imperative.

During the initial stages of the scheduling process, staff members recommend placement in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, and World Language courses.  Should you disagree with a course recommendation, you may pursue a waiver of placement to request a different course, as long as all pre/co-requisites have been met and space permits.  Please recognize the importance of prior academic achievement, teacher and counselor recommendations, standardized test results, career interests, and college entrance requirements when making course selections. 

In addition to making every attempt to properly position students for growth, care is taken to schedule students and the school in an effective and efficient manner.  We attempt to make optimal use of the facilities and human resources that are available.  To this end, we set out to design a schedule that maximizes our resources to accommodate what our students need as well as what they want.  

Students must sign up for a minimum of 35 credits each year made up of required and elective choices (120 credit minimum for an RHS diploma).  They must also choose 5 credits of alternate electives.  We will automatically attempt to schedule alternate choices if first choices cannot be accommodated. Please give careful thought to your initial selections and adhere to all deadlines communicated to you.  It is imperative that you choose carefully since course offerings, and even the number of sections, are based on your selections. 

We are excited to offer a variety of Profile Project Pathway Courses to the Class of 2023 in fulfillment of the Profile of a Ramsey Graduate requirement and to prepare these Seniors for their Defense of Learning presentation. Thank you for partnering with us.  

Sincerely,

Michael J. Thumm, Ed.D.