Principal’s Update
January 2nd, 2008
Happy New Year!! I hope that you enjoyed your winter break!! The end of the semester is fast approaching. We will have mid-term exams Jan 14th – Jan 17th. Our Ninth grade team will be holding mid-term study sessions next week. I have included a schedule in this update. We are also about to start the scheduling process for next year. Check out the guidance update for more information. Senior parents, the end is in sight. Watch for important information in the near future.
Congratulations to our teams who were in holiday tournaments!
Girls’ Basketball ─ Won the Queen Anne’s Tournament
Boys’ Basketball ─ Won the Frederick Tournament
Girls’ Track ─ 2nd at the Hagerstown Tournament
Boys’ Track ─ 6th at the Hagerstown Tournament
· Guidance Update
Scheduling for the 2007-2008 school year:
Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will receive scheduling materials on Tuesday, January 22nd during Advisory. Students should speak with their teachers and receive recommendations and signatures for courses for next year. Parents should review all of the information and sign the course selection form prior to it being returned. Students should return the course selection form to their 1st period teacher by Monday, January 28th. Counselors will meet with each student on their caseload in January or February to review their course requests and answer any questions about the process.
Seniors - If you have heard from some colleges that you have been accepted, please stop in to the Guidance Office and fill out your "hat" to share the good news with the rest of the school.
Elijah Cummings Youth Program
The Elijah Cummings Youth Program in Israel seeks help in identifying future leaders. The Elijah Cummings Youth Program in Israel (ECYP) is a unique and dynamic two-year youth leadership program that teaches leadership skills, college preparation, diversity, community service and offers an all-expense paid trip to travel abroad.
Every year, Congressman Elijah Cummings in collaboration with the Baltimore Jewish Council, selects 12-15 high school sophomores who either reside in or attend school in the 7th Congressional District to participate in the Elijah Cummings Youth Program in Israel.
Celebrating 10 years of service, the ECYP continues to support community-based initiatives locally and around the world, providing youth with access to resources, skills, and experiences to help succeed in their careers, contribute to their communities, and lead outstanding lives.
For more information visit the website at: www.ecyp.org
Applications are available in the guidance office.
Regional PSAT Nights January 2008
Long Reach High School, Thursday, January 3rd, 7:00 PM
Hammond High School, Thursday, January 10th, 7:00 PM
Wilde Lake High School, Monday, January 14th, 7:00 PM
Mount Hebron High School, Tuesday, January 22nd, 7:00 PM
The purpose of the Regional PSAT Information night is to provide an opportunity for parents and students to gain information on test interpretation and to acquire a fuller understanding of the SAT program for the purpose of college admissions. Parents and students are encouraged to select the date that best suits their schedule. Mindy Hirsch, representing Howard County Public Schools Office of School Counseling, will be the featured presenter.
Bank of America Student Leader program
Bank of America Student Leader programIf you are a high school junior or senior with a passion for making a difference in your community, Bank of America can help turn that passion into action. The program is for students who are actively engaged in their community, are interested in participating in an eight week paid summer internship, and want to develop leadership skills. To apply for this program visit
www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders
· Gifted and Talented Research Program
What do the Bloomberg School of Public Health, Sinai Hospital, Redhead Advertising Agency and Folly Quarter Middle School all have in common? They are all Gifted and Talented internship sites!
Is your child independent? Does your child have a passion for a subject that is not offered in school? Tuesday, January 8th at 7:30 pm in the RHHS Information Center several of our current students and the Gifted and Talented staff will be presenting an information concerning the school based Independent Research Program and the site based Intern/Mentor program.
Students in these programs determine their own topic, research the field and then create a product for the greater good. Our RHHS Gifted and Talented research students have been nationally published, presented at national conferences and produced major works in the threatrical, musical and visual areas of art.
Next Tuesday, bring your child and come hear what the Gifted and Talented Research programs at River Hill High School have to offer your child Tuesday, January 8th at 7:30 pm in the RHHS Information Center! For further information contact Mary Jane Sasser (mary_sasser@hcpss.org )
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