Educational Opportunities

Getting Oriented (GO)Welcome to Richmond High School

Today your student. Did many fun activities with Ms. Till and Mrs. Woodruff

Today your student.Learned about academic success with Mr. Murphy.

Today your student. Attended a seminar about High School social skills with Mrs. Wolfe.

Today your studentParticipated in a scavenger hunt tour of the building with Ms. Lepak and Mr. Nuss

Today your studentAte lunch!

Today your studentFound his/her locker!

Today your studentReceived his/her schedule!Found his/her classrooms!

AcademicsMinimum of 22 credits to graduate18 core credits (two credits of a world language)4 elective credits60% is the cut off for creditSemester grades go on transcript and become part of the permanent student recordGrading Policy The final grade is determined by 80% summative and 20% formative assessment.Summative includes tests, projects, products, and demonstrationsFormative includes homework, daily quizzes, and inquiry activitiesSee Student Handbook for a complete description of the grading policy.

CommunicationWe WANT you to succeedcommunication is keyDifferent types and levels of communicationWith your studentWith the teacherWith the counselorWith the officeWith the Principal and/or Assistant Principal

Classroom communicationStudents received a syllabus that contains all course related informationGradesavailable 24/7 on Power SchoolTeachers are required to update grades by each Tuesday of the weekAttendance-available 24/7 on Power SchoolParents can email the teacher right from Power School

Communication with the teacherEmail is beststaff required to reply within 24-48 hoursAlways begin with the teacher to answer concerns and/or resolve issuesIf concern is not resolved, after communicating with the teacher, then contact Principal or Assistant Principal

Communication with The Counselor Go to school websiteSee Counseling pageComplete online request formAcademic HelpPersonal issuesAdjusting to High School

Communication with officeAttendancePhone Hotline-open 24/7Clear absences within 24 hoursSchool WebsiteSchool calendarDaily announcementsRemind 101FacebookAll other school related information is available online via the website

Communication with the OfficePrincipal and Assistant PrincipalDiscipline mattersIndividual academic mattersUnresolved classroom/teacher mattersSpecial family circumstances/situationsAppointments scheduled via office secretarial staffEmail is the best method

Attendance Policy Students are limited to 7 absences per class period, per semester. Upon the 8th absence, the student fails the class for the semester.However, if a student exceeds 7 absences, they can still earn credit and a grade by meeting the following requirementsmust pass the final exam (60% of higher) AND receive a 75% in class.See the Student Handbook for the complete attendance policy which is available on-line on Mr. Bs page. If a student arrives to class after the bell, they are considered tardy. Tardies will receive a disciplinary consequence. Saturday School!See the Student Handbook for the sequence of disciplinary action for tardies.

General ExpectationsThis is high schoolages range from 14 thru 19 years of ageAct in an adult like mannerDress appropriatelysee the student handbook Possession of Wireless Communication Devices will be allowed in school. Zones, which refer to both time and place, will be what identifies, when and where students are allowed to use their WCDs. All school areas, including classrooms, will be classified into one of three zones: Green Zone Wireless Communication Devices (WCDs) are allowed.Yellow Zone WCDs are allowed for educational purposes only.Red Zone No WCDs are allowed.

First day of schoolTuesday, September 2ndHalf day, all 6 hours will meetDismissal at 11:13 a.m.Wednesday, September 3rd lunch service beginsBreakfast costs $2.00Lunch costs $3.00See packet mailed home with additional changes to lunch program.

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Thank you!Thank you for attending . We hope you and your student found today worthwhile! See you on September 2nd!