Academic Support
Ralston Valley High School is committed to providing students with the support and resources they need to achieve academic success. We offer a variety of academic support services to ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
- Advisement
- Intervention, Collaboration and Enrichment (I.C.E.)
- Student Success Center
- Testing Center
- Tutoring
Advisement
- When: Silver Days
- Where: Room number listed on schedule for “Advisement.”
All ninth- and 10th-grade students will be enrolled in an Advisement class. Participation is required, attendance will be taken and students will receive a pass or fail grade on their high school transcript earning 0.125 credit per semester for a passing grade. The class will take place every Silver Day throughout the entire school year. Ninth- and 10th-grade students enrolled in seven classes will participate in Advisement on Thursday mornings from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Teacher and classroom location will be listed on the student schedule as “Advisement”.
Ninth-grade Advisement
The ninth-grade Advisement program will positively impact student success throughout their career at RVHS. The heart of the program is building relationships with mentor teachers, MMP leaders and other ninth-grade students. We will focus on understanding the Mustang culture, how to implement academic study skills and have fun while building community!
10th-grade Advisement
Advisement for 10th-graders will strengthen the relationships they created in ninth grade with their mentor teacher and other peers. We want to continue to build community, empathy, and compassion and have the students begin to understand themselves and how it impacts their community. We also want to give them opportunities to lead their peers in various activities.
Intervention, Collaboration and Enrichment (I.C.E.)
- When: White Days
- Where: Students report to the classroom as directed by their teacher
All students are welcome to receive content related assistance from teachers. ALL students earning a “D” or an “F” in any class are REQUIRED to attend I.C.E. The expectations of I.C.E. are:
- Attendance in I.C.E. will be mandatory for ALL students with a D or F in any of their classes.
- Parents will receive a phone call notifying them that their student’s attendance is required in I.C.E. during the segmented portion dedicated to the class in which they have a D or an F.
- Students earning an A, B, or C are still encouraged to attend I.C.E. for additional support; however, the segmented portion of I.C.E. will be dedicated to improving the learning of students who are currently earning a D or an F.
Student Success Center
- When: The Student Success Center will be available to students every day, Blocks 1-6.
- Where: L1101 (Located across the hall from the Finance Office.)
Students who are struggling in being successful in class will be assigned to attend the SSC during their off-block. All students seeking support in being successful are welcome.
Testing Center
- When: Students can utilize the Testing Center during their off-block or during I.C.E.
- Where: W2220
The Testing Center is open to all students who miss an assessment with an excused absence. Students who need to make up an exam should connect with their teacher to see if this exam can be made up in the Testing Center.
Tutoring
National Honor Society facilitates tutoring every Wednesday after school in the library until about 4:30 p.m.
Private tutors
This list of private tutoring resources is provided to Ralston Valley High School students and parents as a service. These tutors are not endorsed by Ralston Valley or Jeffco Schools. We encourage parents to interview the adult tutor to determine if the tutor will meet the needs of their student. Please understand that the parent assumes all liability and financial responsibility.
Credit Recovery
Many students face challenges. Credit recovery at RVHS helps students get back on track.
Summer Programs
Learn more about RVHS' Summer Programs.
Alternative Schools
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Jeffco Virtual Academy (JVA) is primarily online delivering asynchronous classes where work is completed weekly.
Part-time high school
- One to three classes
- Students learn completely online each week and have the option to be on campus on Thursdays for additional learning and social opportunities
- Designed for independent learners who need the flexibility to study asynchronously or take classes not otherwise available alongside the classes their taking at their full-time school
Full-time high school
- Four-plus classes
- Students learn completely online each week and have the option to be on campus on Thursdays for additional learning and social opportunities
- Credits earned at JVA are the same credits earned at other Jeffco high schools. On a student's transcript, all Jeffco credits will be listed under the school they were earned. Students earn a Jeffco diploma.
Targeted Actions to Graduation (TAG)
- Currently accepting interest forms until full.
McLain Community High School
McLain Community High School has a learning community for every learner. The ACE and Achieve communities emphasize the importance of being prepared to work in addition to being college-ready. Students earn their high school diploma by completing the graduation requirements as outlined by Jeffco Public Schools. Strong attendance is required. Learn more at the McLain website.
Competency-Based (CB)
- Only open to 12th-graders
- Operates on six-week cycles, with the chance to earn 1-1.5 credits per cycle
- Can also get credit for working
- Classes are offered both during the day and at night
- Applications for enrollment are accepted every six weeks. To be considered, you must fill out a request for information form and attend orientation.
Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE)
- Students 16-20 years old
- Serve at-risk students who have been unsuccessful in their traditional high school due to personal or academic challenges
- Applications for enrollment are accepted every six weeks. Must attend an information night in addition to completing the online application.
Achieve
- Small learning community that offers a variety of unique opportunities to get students to graduation
- Applications for enrollment are accepted every six weeks. Must attend an information night in addition to completing the online application.
Brady Exploration High School
Brady Exploration High School can be a viable option for students who have attendance and engagement challenges, are behind in credits and need wraparound services. Brady offers two programs for students – one is blended learning, the other is online learning.
Brady Blended is a project-based learning program in which students physically attend school three days a week and work online two days a week. The goal is for students to be able to develop the academic and communication skills that they need to be successful after high school – whether they choose to go to college or pursue a career – through active, hands-on, interactive learning. In this program, students work in interdisciplinary, multi-grade level teams.
Brady Online is a fully online project-based asynchronous learning program. Students in the online program work in interdisciplinary, multi grade level teams, but projects and activities are completed in an online environment. The online program also supports the BUILD program, which is our internship program. Students who are accepted into BUILD are automatically enrolled into the online program. We are currently at capacity in this program for students who live outside of Jeffco.
GED Programs
Official practice tests
Take a GED practice test online for free. Find out how you would score on the GED.
Arvada NEXT
Arvada NEXT is a free program that helps prepare students to take the GED; it often has a long waitlist. Students can improve their position in line by taking the GED math and language arts practice tests.
To get more information, schedule a tour or register, contact:
Allison Buckner, Assistant Director
Phone: 303-495-8296
Email: nextgedarvada@zerodropouts.com
McLain
GED students are accepted on a rolling basis depending on current student numbers and scheduling preferences.
Angela Frederick, GED Coordinator
Phone: 303-982-7627
Email: angela.frederick@jeffco.k12.co.us
Jeffco Business and Workforce Center
Though this program helps students work toward obtaining their GED, students must also be interested in one of their other career exploration services.
Phone: 303-271-4755