Principals Update

8/27/07

Dear Parents,

Welcome Back!!!  We have had a great opening and are excited about the new school year. 

Our first period was extended today, which allowed us to cover important information that the students need to know.  We will not have advisories until the second week of school.  Please check with your students when they get home from school today, they will have a lot of paperwork that will need to be filled out.  

 Please join our PTSA and Boosters.  They both support the school in so many ways.  We are seeking 100% parent participation in both organizations.  Go Hawks. 

• Teachers will have given school supply information to your students today.

• Students who have lost their schedules need to report to guidance to get a new one.

• Please remember that we will not be making class changes unless your child had been assigned incorrectly or needs a certain class for graduation (Seniors).  Please be patient if your child needs a change.  Several of our classes are full and we will wait until Tuesday afternoon to make decisions about movement, once we know who is not showing up. 

• Please follow the parking A.M. pattern.  The pattern can be found on our web site (hcpss.org).  Remember to pull up as far as you can, when no one is ahead of you in the loop.

• Ninth Grade Dance  - Thursday, August 30^th, 2007, from 7:00-10:00 p.m.

(This is a correction to the date previously advertised.)  Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased during lunch shifts; no tickets sold at the door.

• Back to School Night  - Thursday, September 6^th, 2007
• 9^th Grade – Parents please arrive at 6:15 p.m. and report to the Auditorium. All Other Grades – Parents please arrive at 7:00 p.m. and report to your student’s first period class.
• Parking is very crowded on this evening so arrive early.

• Attendance – Please call the school after 7:00 a.m. if your student is out sick (410-313-7120).  You are also required, by HCPSS policy, to send a note explaining why your student was out, when he/she returns to school.  Any student returning to school without a note will be marked truant and not permitted to make up work.

• Please do not plan trips/vacations during Midterms (January 14^th – 17^th) or Finals (June 10^th – 20^th).  Students are not allowed to be absent (unless it is an illness) or take discretionary days during these times and will not be excused.  Unexcused absences will result in students receiving a Z grade and no credit for their courses.  Please plan accordingly.   Thank you.

• Principal’s Coffee – September 27^th from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. in the student dining center.  I hope you can join me for coffee, doughnuts and excellent conversation.   Principal’s Coffees will take place the last Thursday of each month.

• Parents of AP Students – We will have a brief meeting after Back to School Night in the Auditorium.  Valuable information will be shared. 

I hope this information is helpful.  Have a great year and please contact me if you have a question, concern or want to give kudos to one of our staff.

-Mr Ryan

 Guidance Update 

Attention Seniors... 

Have you never taken the SAT or need a prep class to bring your scores where you want them.  The PTSA is offering a special Seniors Only SAT Prep Program on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday starting next week.  A few spots remain for this Discounted Course.  See your counselor immediately for a Registration Form.  

SAT Test Dates for the 2007-08 school year 

Test Date         Regular Registration Dealine      Late Registration Deadline 

10/6/07            9/10/07                                                9/14/07 

11/3/07            10/2/07                                                10/11/07

12/1/07            10/30/07                                              11/8/07 

1/26/08            12/26/07                                              1/4/08 

3/1/08              1/29/08                                                2/7/08 

5/3/08              4/1/08                                                  4/10/08 

6/7/08              5/6/08                                                  5/15/08 

All test dates are offered at River Hill High School. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Students can register for the SAT online at www.collegeboard.com

Wendy’s High School Heisman 

The award honors both male and female high school students who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership.

Application is limited exclusively to men and women entering their senior year of high school 2007-2008 academic year who have a least a “B” grade average and participate in at least one of the 32 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools.

The online nomination form must be completed by the student and reviewed by a high school official no later than the stroke of midnight on October 1st

COMPLETED NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 1^ST 

Washington University in St. Louis – Danthforth Scholars Program 

The scholarship is open to prospective undergraduate or graduate students applying to Washington University. 

Seeking students who embrace high ideals, whose life choices are guided by personal integrity, selflessness, and a commitment to community, and a dedication to leadership and academic excellence. 

Danforth Scholars may receive full or partial tuition scholarships.  The scholarship is renewed each year for the duration of the degree program, provided the student maintains academic progress. 

If interested in being nominated please see Mrs. Pizzo in guidance by October 7^th.