3. Welcome Class of 2022
April 23rd

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

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

11. Absences Excused Absences Unexcused Absences
For a non-attendance day to be an excused absence, a parent note, phone call or 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).

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

13. 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.

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

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

16. Richwoods Sports & Activities 2018-19 School Year

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

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

19. SPRING SPORTS:
Girls Boys
Softball Baseball
Track Track
Soccer Tennis

20. 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

21. Richwoods Fall Sports Try-Outs 2018
For Tryout information go to:

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

24. 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!

25. 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)

26. RHS COUNSELORS

27. What do we do?

28. Help you navigate H.S.

29. Help Avoid disasters

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

31. Your H.s. counselor can:
Help select classes

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

33. 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)

34. Remind, Freshman Guidelines, Career Cruising, Make Yourself
Counseling Web Page
Remind, Freshman Guidelines, Career Cruising, Make Yourself

35. 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.

36. *How to see your counselor