Welcome Class of 2022 April 23rd

Richwoods High School “The Standard of Excellence” Being a proud member of the “Standard of Excellence,” Richwoods High School, places high expectations on all students, staff, parents, and community members. It is expected that all members of the Standard of Excellence hold themselves to the highest standard of academic success, while representing first-class behavior in all areas of today’s society. It is our goal that wherever a member of Richwoods High School ventures, he/she will stand out as an example of Excellence and leadership.  

Quarterly Exams Students will take Quarterly Exams: End of GP 1 Quarterly Exams replaced Final Exams Quarterly Exams will count for 10% of your grade

NWEA Fall Schedule 9th – 11th grade will take NWEA. Testing begins on September 3rd Students will take NWEA during their English classes Students are expected to take the exam seriously NWEA is one criteria for course selections

Hallway Sweeps – Attend every class on time Sweeps happen at random hours each day After the bell rings, teachers will shut/lock doors Students in the hallway (tardy) will be “swept” and receive a Saturday School Slip from an AP or Officer Students may serve a Merit Hall after school Monday-Thursday from 2:40 – 3:10 to remove the Saturday School If a sweep/Merit Hall for each tardy that week is not served, you must serve Saturday School from 9:00 – 11:00 the same week Further discipline will occur if Merit Hall/Saturday School is not served

Eligibility Point Based Eligibility is comprised of: Grading Period GPA GPA = 2.8 x 10 = 28 points Subtract 1 point for every absence and tardy (excused and unexcused). Student must have 18 points to be eligible for the next grading period. Boosters = Next Slide Eligibility applies to: Sporting Events Dances Productions Students must present school ID to verify eligibility. Eligibility applies to RHS, PHS, and MHS events.

Eligibility Booster At the beginning of each grading period students who are ineligible have an extra opportunity to become eligible. Booster Criteria: Only 1 tardy No absences No suspensions Exceptions: Students failing 2 or more classes. Students with 2 or more suspensions in a grading period. Students suspended for fighting/drugs/major offenses. These exceptions will prohibit booster participation. Therefore, students with these infractions will be ineligible the entire grading period.

Grading Policy 10 point scale A = 90 – 100 5 B = 80 – 89 4 F = 50 – 59 1 0 = 40 0 10 point scale

Absences Excused Absences Unexcused Absences For a non-attendance day to be an excused absence, a parent note, phone call or email would be required from the student’s recognized guardian within two (2) attendance days of the student’s return to school. Excused students will be given a zero (40) for missing assignments. The student will be allowed two (2) days for every one day of excused absence to make up missing assignments. A student who completes the assignments within the time guidelines shall receive full credit. The percentage grade would then replace the zero (40) given. Incomplete work or work not turned in would still be a zero (40). Students with an unexcused absence, including suspensions, shall be given a zero but they shall be allowed to make up the work for full credit. Students will be allowed two (2) days for every day of unexcused absence or suspension. A student who completes the assignment within the time guidelines shall receive full credit. The percentage grade would then replace the zero given. Incomplete or work not turned in would still be given a zero (40).

Attendance Policy Attendance Goal 20 Absences 95 – 100% attendance school-wide Grade level competitions 20 Absences Dropped from school

Dress Code Cover shoulders, back, and mid section. Shorts Ladies Gentlemen Cover shoulders, back, and mid section. No spaghetti straps No mid-drifts No rompers Shorts Should not see lining of pockets No see through tanks No sagging Saturday School will be given for such violations.

Additionally… Grade Level Meetings 2nd Hour Round Tables Quarterly 2nd Hour Round Tables Pathways Internship Juniors and Seniors

Get involved!!! Follow school procedures Participate in activities Have Fun!!!!

Richwoods Sports & Activities 2018-19 School Year

Girls Boys C0-ED Fall Sports: Cross Country Cross Country Marching Knights Golf Golf Royal Guard (Flags) Swimming Football Cheerleading Tennis Soccer Royalettes Volleyball

Girls Boys Co-Ed Carry over from Fall Winter Sports: Basketball Basketball *Cheerleading Swimming *Royalettes Wrestling Carry over from Fall

SPRING SPORTS: Girls Boys Softball Baseball Track Track Soccer Tennis

Examples of Activities/Clubs: Student Council Key Club SADD Snowball Shield Excalibur Art Club Broadcasting Society Earth Club French Club GSA Gospel Choir Interact Club Jazz Club Scroll (writing) Club Madrigals Prayer Group Scholastic Bowl Team Spanish Club Speech Team Step Team Winter Running Club Wyse Academic Team Chess Team Chorus Fall Play Spring Musical Ravenous Reader’s Club Knights in shining Armor Orchestra Color Guard (MJROTC) Drill Team (MJROTC) Marksmanship Team (MJROTC) Orienteering Team (MJROTC) Twin Club Intramural Sports Club Guitar Club Bicycle Club

Richwoods Fall Sports Try-Outs 2018 For Tryout information go to: www.RichwoodsKnights.org

What do you need to play? www.FAMILYID.com Create an account at www.familyid.com Your current physical (summer time appointment covers you for the whole school year - 13 months), register for sports at www.familyid.com Copy of the Athletic Code – available at www.familyid.com . Provide insurance information and current medical information on www.familyid.com Stay eligible academically (pass 5 classes per semester) Be a citizen, student/athlete. What does it mean to be a citizen?

Suggestions Stay involved in school sports/activities all 4 years 4 years goes by fast… Being involved is a great way to get to know people and make friends Learn how to manage and balance homework; time management Social media; be careful – colleges/recruiters and potential employers watch it…Avoid Drama Why do you play? Less than 1% of high school athletes get an athletic scholarship, much more likely to get an academic scholarship for good grades than for sports Be well rounded, try them all! 30 of last year’s 32 top NFL Draft selections were multi-sport athletes!

Mrs. Beth Funcannon (L–R) Mrs. Patti Simmons (S–Z) Who’s my counselor? Mr. Mike McKenna (A–E) Mrs. Sheri Lamie (F–K) Mrs. Beth Funcannon (L–R) Mrs. Patti Simmons (S–Z)

RHS COUNSELORS

What do we do?

Help you navigate H.S.

Help Avoid disasters

Help you choose a Career Pathway Your H.S. counselor can: Help you choose a Career Pathway

Your H.s. counselor can: Help select classes

Keep track of credits required for graduation! Your H.s. counselor can: Keep track of credits required for graduation!

24 credits Required for graduation 4 years of English 3 years math (including Algebra and Geometry) 3 years of Social Studies (including US History and Economics/ American Government) 1.5 years of PE/MJROTC, ½ credit Health (must take Driver’s Education) 2 years of Science The remaining courses are considered electives (your choice)

Remind, Freshman Guidelines, Career Cruising, Make Yourself Counseling Web Page Remind, Freshman Guidelines, Career Cruising, Make Yourself http://www.peoriapublicschools.org/domain/538

Reminders: Fill out a slip to see your counselor and they will call you down. Schedule changes will be permitted ONLY during the first 10 days of the FIRST semester. Utilize your planner.

*How to see your counselor