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E-Bike Safety

Bicycle Parking Regulations and Permit (please pick up a copy in the front office)

City of Vista e-Bike Safety Training and Rebate Program

Vista Unified School District Bike Safety Information

Ride Smart E-Bike Safety Course (no classes are currently scheduled)

Bicicleta Electrica Programa de Entrenamiento de Seguridad

Off Campus Lunch Passes

Application  (Spring 2026)

Parent Permission

Parking Info

Parking Regulations and Permit (Eng/Spa)

Start Smart Driving Safety Classes Flyer

Start Smart Driving Course Registration Form

Spirit Wear

Purchase spirit wear

Student Handbook / Manual del Estudiante

Student Handbook 2025-2026 (English)

Manual del Estudiante 2025-2026 (Español)

Tutoring, Enrichment, & Support Opportunities

RBV LASSO

Tutoring Information 2025-2026

Webstore

RBV Webstore

Work Permit

Information

Form

Yearbook

Purchase a yearbook

Senior portrait information

Yearbook FAQs

 AP/IB Exams

Late AP/IB Exam Registration Information

  2025-26 Peer Leaders

The peer leaders' "homebase" is Mr. Leary's room, 235. Students can ask any adult on campus to connect them with a peer counselor.

 

 RBV Active Clubs 2024-2025

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 Seniors - Graduation Information

All fines & debts must be cleared, and all materials returned (textbooks & devices) before Monday, June 1st at 10:45 am.  No personal checks will be accepted for fines/debts; cash/debit/credit card only.  Pay in the Finance Office. EDGENUITY & OFF CAMPUS COURSEWORK: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 is the deadline to complete all courses in Edgenuity. If you took any off campus coursework or dual enrollment courses, RBV must receive your official transcripts by Friday, May 29th 2026.  SENIOR SURVEY: Wednesday,  May 27, 2026 is the deadline for seniors to complete the Senior Survey. The survey will be sent to all seniors through their school email and can also be found on the RBV Counseling Website after it’s emailed.     FINAL TRANSCRIPTS FOR COLLEGES: Monday, June 22, 2026 is the deadline to request final transcripts to be sent to colleges. Requests must be made via Parchment. Go to the RBV Registrar/Transcripts, click "Official Transcript Requests - Current graduates” link and follow the directions. ALL SENIORS going to school MUST request a final transcript to be sent to the school you plan to attend in the fall. Email the RBV Registrar, Lisa Myers at lisamyers@vistausd.org with any questions.

CAP & GOWN DISTRIBUTION: Thursday, April 16, 2026, during lunch & after school until 3:45 pm in the Quad 

1. Graduates must purchase a cap and gown from Jostens as a memento.
2. Graduates should have already made arrangements to purchase a cap and gown unit.  If seniors have not, they must contact Jostens at 858-486-2020.
3. Seniors must show a student ID or driver’s license to pick up their caps and gowns.
4. The standard cap/gown is maroon with a maroon/silver tassel.
5. CSF Life Members qualify to wear a white cap/gown. Contact Abby Barrantes or Amy Bailey, abbybarrantes@vistausd.org or amybailey@vistausd.org.
6. IB Diploma Candidates qualify to wear a silver cap/gown.  Contact Melissa Neumann, melissaneumann@vistausd.org.
7. Graduates who qualify to wear approved sashes/cords may do so.
8. If you cannot pick up your cap and gown on April 16th, you can pick it up in the front office from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm after that date.

GRADUATION PRACTICE: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 1:30-2:30 pm

1. Graduation practice is mandatory.
2. Graduates who fail to attend this practice will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.  No exceptions!
3. Graduates must arrive in the GYM and check in by 1:30 pm sharp.  Only graduates are allowed at practice -- friends are not allowed to attend. Parking is in the student parking lot.

GRADUATION CEREMONY—SENIOR PROCEDURES: Thursday, June 4, 2026

1. Frontline Arena, 3475 Hero Drive, Oceanside, CA (760) 512-8000
2. All graduates must bring a picture ID (driver’s license or school ID) when they check in.
3. Graduates will follow signs to park in lot B, the dirt lot beyond/west of Frontwave Arena. See the map below for more information. Follow the red arrows to the (X) student entrance. 

     

4. Graduates will walk from the dirt lot B towards the arena and stay to the right of the arena.
5. Use the restroom along the walkway next to the Frontwave Arena BEFORE entering and going through security. Follow the signs to the restrooms.
6. Graduates will enter from the south side of the arena along Toyon Drive between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm.  Follow the signs. Once graduates have passed through Frontwave security, they cannot leave.
7. If graduates are not in line by the beginning of the processional, they will miss the ceremony.  Graduates must be in the loading dock area no later than 4:30 pm. Graduates will be standing for up to 2 hours prior to the ceremony beginning, so wear comfortable shoes. 
8. Graduates are not allowed to bring cameras, cell phones, or video cameras to the ceremony. Graduates should leave their valuables (including wallets, purses, etc.) with parents or locked in their cars; Frontwave is not responsible for any valuables left in your vehicles. Parents will not be able to hand the graduates anything until after the ceremony. We have no provision for securing valuables and are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Graduates will be screened by Frontwave Security for inappropriate and unacceptable items. Any student with these items will be pulled from the line and may not be able to participate in graduation.  
9. Graduates under the influence of drugs/alcohol will be pulled from the ceremony and sent home.  Rancho Buena Vista reserves the right to conduct an alcohol breathalyzer test upon entrance to the graduation ceremony. 
10. Graduates should “dress up” for the graduation ceremony.  Graduates who are inappropriately dressed will not participate in RBV’s graduation ceremony.  
11. All graduates are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes.  Graduates will be standing for up to 2 hours prior to the ceremony beginning, so wear comfortable shoes.
12. Graduates may wear up to five leis. Flower leis or kukui nut leis only, no candy leis inside the venue. No money or candy leis are allowed before or during the ceremony. Leis need to be worn by graduates when they arrive at the arena for security check-in.

• RBV PTSA will be selling flower leis and kukui nut leis; order information can be found on the flyer at the end of this packet. The deadline is May 15 to order. 
  • Preordered leis will be available for pick up in the loading dock area after graduates go through security. 

GRADUATION CEREMONY: FAMILY PARKING INFORMATION

1. Parking in the Frontwave Arena for guests and disabled parking is first-come, first-served.

GRADUATION CEREMONY & FAMILY/GUEST SEATING AT THE FRONTWAVE ARENA

1. The arena doors will open at 4:30 pm.
2. Limited ADA seating with one family member. First-come, first-served.
3. All graduates are guaranteed 12 total guests to attend the ceremony.
4. Tickets will be distributed through the AXS app. You must download the AXS app, including your family and friends, in order to transfer your tickets to them.
5. Only guests under two years of age may sit on their parents’ laps and do not require a ticket. Children ages 2 and older are required to use one of the 12 tickets allotted to the graduate.

GRADUATION PHOTOS/VIDEO/LIVE STREAMING

1. The graduation ceremony may be live-streamed and can be accessed from the RBV website https://rbv.vistausd.org/
2. Photographs of each graduate receiving his/her/their diploma will be taken during the ceremony and mailed to the graduates from Studio 94.

MISCELLANEOUS GRADUATION REMINDERS FOR PARENTS AND FRIENDS

1. Food, beverages, balloons, air horns, coolers, or airplane messages are NOT allowed in the stadium. Clear-sealed water bottles are permitted.
2. Frontwave Arena concessions will be opened, with no alcohol sales.  
3. All graduates have earned the right to have their names publicly read and heard by their family and friends.  Excessive cheering that drowns out the next student’s name from being heard is strongly discouraged.

RBV Graduation 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions

What day is graduation?  What time does it start?  How long is the graduation ceremony?

Graduation is Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 5:30 pm.  The stadium gates will open at 4:30 pm.  Generally,  the ceremony lasts about 60 minutes.

What can I bring to graduation?  Is it okay to bring bleacher chairs/pads, drinks, or food?

You may bring bleacher chairs/pads and sealed water bottles only.  No other outside food or drink is allowed in Frontwave Arena. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at Frontwave Arena.

What items are prohibited?

Flyover signs, food, balloons, umbrellas, coolers, horns, and other noise-making gadgets are prohibited. 

 How do we get a cap and gown for our graduates to wear at graduation?

Graduates can purchase a cap and gown from Jostens. Contact Jostens at 858-486-2020 if you need to obtain a cap and gown for your student.  

May we order a cap and gown from a company other than Jostens?

No. Jostens is the only company RBV allows at graduation ceremonies.

What if I have a cap and gown from a previous RBV graduate?  Can I use that gown?

Yes, but the cap and gown must be approved by the RBV administration. Please bring it to the office before April 16th  for approval by the Assistant Principal. Colors are silver for IB Diploma Candidates, white for CSF, and maroon for all other graduates. You will need to buy a new tassel if you want one with your graduation year.

How many tickets does each student get?  Can I get more tickets?

Each graduate is allowed only 12 tickets. While the school will not issue any additional tickets, graduates not using all of their tickets may give any extras to their friends.  

What kind of decorative wear (leis, hats, and cords) is appropriate for my student? 

The class of 2026 is allowed to decorate their graduation cap.  In addition, each student may wear a total of FIVE flower lei or kukui nut lei and all earned RBV-approved sashes or cords.

**Please take into consideration the following rules when decorating your graduation cap. Failure to follow these rules will result in the removal of the cap before the ceremony.

Graduation cap decoration restrictions: 

• Cannot contain any advertisement, symbols, abbreviations, initials, words, slogans, patches, or pictures that refer to drugs or controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, or weapons, or be sexual. 

• Cannot denote an affiliation with gangs or violence, illegal activity, or disruptive behavior that is detrimental to the safety and welfare of other graduates or another person. 

• Cannot be obscene, profane, vulgar, or lewd.  

• Cannot make noise. No bells, horns, or anything that makes noise

• Cannot be three-dimensional. Only the flat, top area of the mortar board may be decorated. Additionally, there may be nothing hanging down from any of the sides of the cap.

 What is appropriate to put on your cap:

• A note to thank a parent, grandparent, teacher, or friend.

• The logo of the university you will be attending after graduation.

• Your graduation year.

• The logo of the branch of the military you will be joining.

graduates, we highly suggest you trace your cap onto cardboard and decorate the cardboard. In case you make a mistake, you can start over with a new piece of cardboard. We will not furnish new caps if you make a mistake. After you decorate it, stick it to your cap with double-sided tape or Velcro stickers.

 ***Administration will reserve the right to disallow anything that is not considered appropriate for our commencement ceremony. ***

What should graduates wear? 

Respectful, but comfortable clothing.  Shorts, t-shirts, or flip-flops are not recommended for this ceremony.  

I have a child under the age of two years old; will he/she need a ticket to get in?

No. Children under two years old can sit on a parent/caretaker’s lap. Those two years of age and older will need a ticket to enter the graduation ceremony.

We have a member of our family in a wheelchair. How will they be seated

Accessible/disabled seating is available at Frontwave Arena. There is limited ADA seating with one family member. First-come, first-served.

Will photographs of each student receiving his/her diploma be taken during the ceremony?

Photographs of each graduate receiving their diploma will be taken during the ceremony and mailed to the graduate from Studio 94. 

 GRADUACIÓN RBV 2026

Todas las multas y deudas deben ser pagadas y todos los materiales escolares deben ser devueltos (libros de texto y dispositivos) antes del lunes 1 de junio a las 10:45am. No se aceptarán cheques personales  ara el pago de multas/deudas. Solo se aceptará efectivo, tarjeta de débito o tarjeta de crédito. Los pagos deben realizarse en la Oficina de Finanzas. EDGENUITY Y CURSOS TOMADOS FUERA DEL CAMPUS: El miércoles 27 de mayo de 2026 es la fecha límite para completar los cursos en Edgenuity. Si el estudiante tomó cursos fuera del campus o cursos de inscripción doble, RBV debe recibir las transcripciones oficiales antes del viernes 29 de mayo de 2026. ENCUESTA DE ESTUDIANTES DE ÚLTIMO AÑO (SENIOR SURVEY): El miércoles 27 de mayo de 2026 es la fecha límite para que los estudiantes de último año completen la Encuesta de Estudiantes de  Último Año. La encuesta será enviada al correo electrónico escolar de cada estudiante y también estará disponible en el sitio web de Consejería de RBV una vez enviada TRANSCRIPCIONES FINALES PARA UNIVERSIDADES: El lunes 22 de junio de 2026 es la fecha límite para solicitar que se envíen las transcripciones finales a las universidades. Las solicitudes deben realizarse a través de Parchment. Para hacerlo, ingrese al sitio del Registrador/Transcripciones de RBV, haga clic en el enlace “Official Transcript Requests – Current Graduates” y siga las instrucciones. Todos los estudiantes que planeen asistir a la universidad deben solicitar que se envíe su transcripción final a la institución a la que planean asistir en otoño. Si tiene alguna pregunta, escriba a la Registradora de RBV, Lisa Myers, al correo electrónico: lisamyers@vistausd.org.

 

ENTREGA DE TOGA Y BIRRETE: Jueves, 16 de abril de 2026, durante el almuerzo y después de clase hasta las 3:45pm en el Quad. 

1. Los graduados deben comprar su toga y birrete de Jostens, los cuales podrán conservar como recuerdo de su graduación.  
2. Los estudiantes ya debieron haber hecho los arreglos para comprar su toga y birrete. Si no lo han hecho deben comunicarse con Jostens al 858-486-2020.
3. Los estudiantes deben mostrar su credencial escolar o licencia de conducir para recoger la toga y el birrete.
4. La toga y el birrete estándar son color vino (maroon) con borla color vino/plateada.
5. Miembros Vitalicios de CSF pueden usar toga y birrete blancos. Contacto: Abby Barrantes or Amy Bailey, abbybarrantes@vistausd.org or amybailey@vistausd.org
6. Candidatos al Diploma IB pueden usar toga y birrete plateados.  Contacto: Melissa Neumann, melissaneumann@vistausd.org. 
7. Los graduados que califiquen para usar estolas o cordones aprobados pueden hacerlo.
8. Si no puede recoger su toga y birrete el 16 de abril, podrá recogerlos en la oficina principal de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m. después de esa fecha.

ENSAYO DE GRADUACIÓN: Miércoles 3 de junio de 2026, 1:30-2:30pm 

1. La asistencia al ensayo es obligatoria. 

2. Los graduados que no asistan no podrán participar en la ceremonia. No hay excepciones.

3. Los graduados deben llegar al GIMNASIO y registrarse a las 1:30pm en punto. Solo los graduados pueden asistir; no se permiten amigos. El estacionamiento estará disponible en el lote de estudiantes.  

CEREMONIA DE GRADUACIÓN—PROCEDIMIENTO PARA ESTUDIANTES: Jueves 4 de junio de 2026

Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Drive, Oceanside, CA (760) 512-8000

• Todos los graduados deben traer identificación con foto (licencia de conducir o credencial escolar) al registrarse.
• Los graduados seguirán las señales para estacionarse en el lote B, el lote de tierra detrás/oeste de Frontwave Arena. Siga las flechas rojas hasta la entrada de estudiantes marcada con (X).

• Los graduados caminarán desde el lote B hacia la arena, manteniéndose a la derecha.
• Se recomienda usar los baños ubicados en el camino junto a Frontwave Arena antes de pasar por seguridad. Siga las señales hacia los baños.
• Los graduados deberán entrar por el lado sur de la arena, por Toyon Drive, entre las 3:30 p.m. y las 4:30 p.m. Una vez que los graduados hayan pasado el control de seguridad, no podrán salir.
• Si los graduados no están en fila al inicio de la procesión, se perderán la ceremonia.  Los graduados deben estar en el área de preparación para graduados a más tardar a las 4:30p.m. Los graduados permanecerán de pie hasta 2 horas antes de que comience la ceremonia, por lo que se recomienda usar zapatos cómodos.  
• No se permite que los graduados lleven cámaras, celulares ni videocámaras a la ceremonia. Deben dejar sus objetos de valor (carteras, bolsos, etc.) con sus padres o asegurarlos en sus autos; Frontwave Arena no se hace responsable de los objetos dejados en vehículos. Los padres no podrán entregar nada a los graduandos hasta después de la ceremonia. No hay lugar para resguardar objetos de valor, por lo que no nos hacemos responsables de pérdidas ni robos. Los graduados serán revisados por la seguridad de Frontwave para detectar objetos inapropiados o no permitidos. Cualquier estudiante que tenga estos objetos será retirado de la fila y no podrá participar en la ceremonia de graduación.  
• Los graduados que estén bajo la influencia de drogas o alcohol serán retirados de la ceremonia y enviados a casa. Rancho Buena Vista se reserva el derecho de realizar pruebas de alcohol al ingresar a la ceremonia. 
• Los graduados deben vestirse de manera apropiada para la ceremonia. Los graduados con vestimenta inapropiada no podrán participar en la ceremonia de graduación de RBV. 
• Se recomienda a todos los graduados usar zapatos cómodos, ya que estarán de pie hasta 2 horas antes de que comience la ceremonia.
• Los graduados pueden usar hasta cinco leis. Solo se permiten leis de flores o de nuez de kukui; no se permiten leis de dulces dentro de la arena. No se permiten leis de dinero ni de dulces antes ni durante la ceremonia. Los leis deben colocarse al llegar al control de seguridad en la arena.
  • El PTSA de RBV venderá leis de flores y de nuez kukui; la información para realizar la orden se encuentra al final de este paquete. La fecha límite para hacer pedidos es el 15 de mayo.
    • Los leis preordenados se podrán recoger en la zona de preparación para graduados después de pasar seguridad.

CEREMONIA DE GRADUACIÓN: ESTACIONAMIENTO PARA FAMILIAS

1. El estacionamiento en Frontwave Arena para invitados y personas con discapacidad es por orden de llegada. 

CEREMONIA DE GRADUACIÓN: ASIENTOS PARA FAMILIAS E INVITADOS

1. Las puertas de la arena se abrirán a las 4:30 pm.

2. Los asientos accesibles para personas con discapacidad (ADA) son limitados: un familiar por graduado, por orden de llegada.

3. Cada graduado tiene garantizados 12 invitados para asistir a la ceremonia.
4. Los boletos se entregarán a través de la aplicación AXS. Debes descargar la app, al igual que tu familia y amigos, para poder transferirles los boletos.
5. Solo los niños menores de 2 años pueden sentarse en el regazo de sus padres sin necesidad de boleto. Los niños de 2 años o más deberán usar uno de los 12 boletos asignados al graduado.

FOTOS DE GRADUACIÓN, VIDEOS Y TRANSMISIÓN EN VIVO

1. La ceremonia de graduación será transmitida en vivo y estará disponible en el sitio web de RBV: https://rbv.vistausd.org/
2. Se tomarán fotografías de cada graduado recibiendo su diploma durante la ceremonia y Studio 94 las enviará por correo a los graduados.

RECORDATORIOS GENERALES PARA PADRES Y FAMILIARES

1. No se permite ingresar a la arena con comida, bebidas, globos, bocinas, hieleras ni mensajes aéreos. Solo se permiten botellas de agua transparentes y selladas.  
2. Los puestos de comida de Frontwave Arena estarán abiertos, pero no se venderá alcohol. 
3. Todos los graduados tienen derecho a que sus nombres sean anunciados y escuchados por sus familiares y amigos. Se recomienda evitar gritos excesivos, ya que podrían impedir que se escuchen los nombres de los demás graduados. 

2025 ELPAC Test Schedule

Broken down into four parts

• Speaking Test (in the library): Tuesday, February 18 and Wednesday, February 19
• Listening, Reading, and Writing (in ELD class): Monday, February 17 through Friday, February 28 (spread out test, no more than 1 day)

ELPAC Resource Links

Practice Test - Scroll down to find the ELPAC Practice test (Write down your answers on separate paper)

Links to Practice Test Answers

Grades 9 to 10 Answer Key

Grades 11- 12 Answer Key

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2025 Calendario de exámenes ELPAC

Dividido en 4 partes:

• Prueba de expresión oral (la de la biblioteca): martes el 18 de febrero y miércoles el 19 de febrero
• Escuchar, leer y escribir (en clase de ELD): 17-28 de febrero (prueba repartida, no más de 1 día)

Enlaces de recursos ELPAC

Prueba de práctica - Desplácese hacia abajo para encontrar la prueba de práctica ELPAC (Escribe tus respuestas en un papel aparte)

Enlaces a las respuestas del examen de práctica

Niveles 9 a 10 Clave de respuestas
Niveles 11 a 12 Clave de respuestas