4x4 Explanation
RCHS is on a 4x4 block schedule. In simple terms, a 4x4 is a schedule where kids take 8 ten credit classes; 4 in the fall and 4 in the spring. These are called terms. Each of the four classes meets each day for about 90 minutes. Individual schedules will vary, but a typical freshman schedule might look like the following:
Fall Term: English 9, Earth Science, PE, Elective
Spring Term: Algebra 1, Spanish 1, PE, Elective