1. Class Meeting #1 Wednesday, September 6, 2017
The Seniors of
Class Meeting #1
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

2. Class of 2018 – Meeting #1 – Wednesday, September 6, 2017
We will discuss important information regarding the preparatory steps for our graduating senior(s) in the RAM Class of 2018.
I will place important dates in my calendar, discuss the completion of all requirements prior to graduation, and communicate with the right Riverside faculty to successfully complete my final year in high school.
AGENDA:
I. Introductions and Report from Class Officers / Useful Info!
II. Upcoming Dates for Class of 2018
III. Graduation Speech Contest
IV. Class of 2018 Trip – TBA by Senior Class Officers – Mrs. Kristan, Mrs. Astorga, and Mrs. Bergel
V. Questions?

3. Senior Dues: What am I getting for this money?
$50 Senior Dues (required)
Tailgate
Senior Picnic
Homecoming
Ice Cream Social
Graduation Material
$65 Senior Class Trip (optional)
Hershey Park
Due by Spring Break

4. Senior Dues: What am I getting for this money?
Front
$10 Senior Class T-Shirt (optional)
Purchase your size on-line
Pay by Monday, October 2nd for homecoming
Use it as a “ticket” for entry to the all SENIORS ONLY activities.
(Note, there will be other forms of ID, but this one’s easy)
Back

5. How to pay dues: Go to RVHS Website
Go to left and scroll down under Rams info
Click on Payment Portal
Click on Individual School Related Purchases
Click High school and indicate RVHS

6. SENIOR TAILGATE
September 22nd: Get out of 4th block to come tailgate before the America game!!
Free for all Seniors!
Food, Music, and Games!
We need your help to bring food
Please sign up using the Sign up genius
We need a DJ!! If you are interested, see Mrs. Kristan ASAP!
We need your help to make this a fun senior event!

7. Rvhs Hoco- The side worldwide
Seniors Assignment: Africa
Class Mural
Class Hallway Decorating Contest
Float for Homecoming Parade
We need your help to win this year! Sign up to help using the Sign up genius!

8. Before we begin…
Add yourselves (and your graduate) to our RVHS Class of 2018 Remind!
We will send out updates, announcements, and useful information all year about senior events, especially those tied to the Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony.

9. Class of 2018 – Meeting #1 – Wednesday, September 6, 2017
We will discuss important information regarding the preparatory steps for our graduating senior(s) in the RAM Class of 2018.
I will place important dates in my calendar, discuss the completion of all requirements prior to graduation, and communicate with the right Riverside faculty to successfully complete my final year in high school.
AGENDA:
I. Introductions and Senior Activity Fee
II. Upcoming Dates for Class of 2018
III. Graduation Speech Contest
IV. Class of 2018 Trip – TBA by Senior Class Officers – Mrs. Kristan, Mrs. Astorga, and Mrs. Bergel
V. Questions?

10. Upcoming Dates for the Class of 2018
Event/Information
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 7 PM
Senior Information Night – School Counseling Department – Auditorium
Senior Dues Payment Portal Open
1. Dues cover “Seniors Only” activities such as the 2018 tailgate, picnic, ice cream social, and Hershey trip, and graduation ceremony materials.
2. Cap and gown money will be collected separately.
Monday, September 11 Monday,
September 18
Tuesday, October 17
Lifetouch Senior Portraits at RVHS –
Flyers, forms, and appointment schedule arrives to Mr. Wojcik, our yearbook advisor two to three weeks before picture days.
Appointment cards are mailed home to seniors.
Thursday, September 22
at 2:00 PM (Block 4)
Senior Tailgate and Picnic
Monday, October 23 – Saturday, October 28, 2017
Homecoming Week
Parade (Friday, October 27 after school)
Dance (Saturday, October 28 at 7 PM)
Tuesday, January 23 – Friday, January 26, 2018
End of Quarter 2 Assessments

11. Upcoming Dates for the Class of 2018
Event/Information
Friday, February 9, 2018
Senior Graduation Slide due to
Senior superlatives and yearbook information due to Mr. Wojcik
Friday, February 16, 2018
Students interested in entering the Class of 2018 Graduation Speech Contest submit their interest via to
Friday, March 2, 2018
Caps, gowns, tassels, and stole orders due! ($35 fee)
NOTE: Class rings, graduation announcements, and other optional accessories are available at this site.
PURCHASE SITE: Balfour – Coming soon!

12. Upcoming Dates for the Class of 2018
TBA
Class of 2018 Trip to Hershey Park (Trip fee must be paid in full seven (7) days prior to event.)
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Evening Senior Awards/Scholarships Ceremony, Auditorium,
7 PM – 9 PM
*If you have received a scholarship prior to this date, please inform the counseling office so we can make sure to include the announcement of this honor at the ceremony.
Thursday, June 7, 2018
RAMP UP! Senior Daytime Awards Ceremony, Gymnasium :15 AM - 11:15 AM 
Senior Picnic/Panoramic Picture, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Elementary / Middle School Hallway Parades,
Times TBA

13. Upcoming Dates for the Class of 2018
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Mandatory Commencement Ceremony Practice, Main Gym
4 PM – 7 PM
Seniors who wish to walk in procession at the Friday, June 15 graduation ceremony must participate in all graduation practices.
Seniors will receive tickets for the alternative indoor ceremony if the outside stadium planned location is unavailable due to inclement weather.
Seniors must pay deficiencies to RVHS financial manager prior to participating in graduation practice.
Friday, June 15, 2018
RVHS Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony, Stadium,
8 AM
RVHS main entrance doors open at 6 AM.
Lineup in auxiliary gym/L200/L600 hallways by 7 AM.
Stadium walk commences at 7:45 AM with faculty/staff.

14. Class of 2018 – Meeting #1 – Wednesday, September 6, 2017
We will discuss important information regarding the preparatory steps for our graduating senior(s) in the RAM Class of 2018.
I will place important dates in my calendar, discuss the completion of all requirements prior to graduation, and communicate with the right Riverside faculty to successfully complete my final year in high school.
AGENDA:
I. Introductions and Senior Activity Fee
II. Upcoming Dates for Class of 2018
III. Graduation Speech Contest
IV. Class of 2018 Trip – TBA by Senior Class Officers – Mrs. Kristan, Mrs. Astorga, and Mrs. Bergel
V. Questions?

15. Graduation Speech Competition
Speeches due on Friday, February 16, 2018!

16. Important things to know
themes: Pending…
TBA
Length:
2-4 minutes
Maximum
Audience: THE entire ram fam
your audience has different ranges of academic experience. Speak to the entire group in an appropriate manner with your own creativity and appeal making the speech desirable to hear and enjoy!

17. Important things to know
1st place:
The speaker will present at the Class of Graduation on Friday, June 15th, 2018
2nd place:
Speaker will present at the RAMP UP! Daytime Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 7th, 2018
NOTIFICATION OF INTEREST: due Friday, February 16th Send to:

18. Important things to know
auditions: date TBA
From the written submissions, selected students will be asked to present their speeches to a panel of faculty representatives and student representatives. The judges will vote collectively for the top two (2) speeches from the audition sessions. Winners will be notified in writing.

19. Class of 2018 – Meeting #1 – Wednesday, September 6, 2017
We will discuss important information regarding the preparatory steps for our graduating senior(s) in the RAM Class of 2018.
I will place important dates in my calendar, discuss the completion of all requirements prior to graduation, and communicate with the right Riverside faculty to successfully complete my final year in high school.
AGENDA:
I. Introductions and Senior Activity Fee
II. Upcoming Dates for Class of 2018
III. Graduation Speech Contest
IV. Class of 2018 Trip – TBA by Senior Class Officers – Mrs. Kristan, Mrs. Astorga, and Mrs. Bergel
V. Questions?

20. 2nd Semester Senior Exemptions Policy
The program is optional and may be implemented at the discretion of each high school.
The program will use second semester data only.
To be eligible, a student must have at least a 70 (C-) average for the second semester through the first eight weeks of the fourth nine-week grading period.
To be eligible, a student can be absent no more than two (2) class periods in block classes.
The program applies to students assigned to senior homerooms.

21. 2nd Semester Senior Exemptions Policy
Any student meeting the criteria for exemption may choose to take the end of year summative assessment. Otherwise, the last day for a student meeting this criteria is Thursday, June 7, 2018.
The end of year summative assessment exemption will be determined class by class. Failure to pass an EOC SOL test that is required as part of a current course will nullify the senior end of year summative assessment exemption in that course.
Students attending more than half of a class will be counted present for purposes of this program – tardies to class or early dismissals from class that do not result in missing more than half of a class will not be considered.

22. 2nd Semester Senior Exemptions Policy
Classes missed due to organized school activities (i.e., field trips, athletic team participation) will not count as absences from class for purposes of this program.
An absence to observe a recognized religious holiday will not count for purposes of this program.
An absence due to a REQUIRED college meeting/program to a college you have been accepted to (Orientations, Scholarships…) will not count as absence from class. Documentation of this requirement must be presented. This does NOT include College visits.

23. 2nd Semester Senior Exemptions Policy
In-school restriction and suspension days will be counted as absences from class.
All other non-school related absences – whether excused or unexcused – will be counted as absences from class.
Cheating or any other integrity violation that results in disciplinary action removes the student from consideration for end of year summative assessment exemption in all classes.

24. 2nd Semester Senior Exemptions Policy
A senior failing to meet the requirements for exemption may appeal to the teacher (except in cases of an integrity violation). The teacher may determine on a case-by-case basis that special circumstances exist and permit the student to be exempt from the end of year summative assessment. No review of teacher decisions beyond the individual school level will be available. Students requesting exemption due to extenuating circumstances, such as chronic medical conditions, will have one point of contact such as the school counseling director or other person as determined by the school principal.

25. Class Meeting #1 Wednesday, September 6, 2017
The Seniors of
Class Meeting #1
Wednesday, September 6, 2017