RHS News & Notes 09/29/20

9/28/2020 11:13 am

The following announcement was sent out from Richardson High School by email on September 29, 2020 and covers:

• The learning model decision change parents can make for their students between September 29th and October 2nd
• Picture Day information for grades 9-12
• ACT and PSAT testing information
• Information for Athletic Ticket Purchases and Safety Guidelines

 

To view the following announcement in Spanish or other language, use Google Translator menu above (upper left corner)

 

 

Dear Eagles,

 

RISD parents have the opportunity in advance of each quarterly grading period to change the instructional choice for students. The window of opportunity to request a change for how your child receives the instruction for the second grading period, either virtual or face to face, will be offered from September 29 through October 2.  Please carefully consider your choice, as once a change is made, that will be your child's instructional model throughout the second grading period until the third quarter grading period begins on January 5.

 

If you would like to change the instructional choice for your child for the second quarterly grading period, please complete the google form no later than Friday, October 2, at 10:00 am. RHS will confirm your change.  The second grading period begins on October 16 and ends on December 18. If you are changing your child's instructional choice, a new schedule, which can be accessed in focus, will be issued prior to the start of the 3rd quarter. If further details are needed, or scheduling conflicts occur, RHS counselors or administrators will reach out to you.   

 

Parents who do not wish to change the instructional choice for their students do not need to respond or take any further action. The change process is only for families who wish to change their choice. Please note that because of the substantial scheduling challenges and limitations inherent to providing two simultaneous types of instruction, RISD is unable to accommodate requests for changes outside of the window in advance of each new grading period. Please access the following links to complete the google form. 

 

English Version: http://bit.ly/RHSlearningmodel92920ENG

 

Spanish Version: http://bit.ly/RHSlearningmodel92920SPAN 

 

As always, we appreciate your patience as we begin to adjust our master schedule to meet the needs of all students during this time of learning model change. 

 

Picture day information

 

October 16 All Seniors, virtual and F2F, who have not already taken senior photos, will take those on this day. F2F Seniors will be on a schedule for photos, and virtual seniors can arrive at the gym foyer between 9-1 pm. Please enter through the main gym foyer and follow directions from there. Mask and social distancing will be required.

 

Virtual 9-11 grade students can also come by the school to take yearbook photos on October 16. 9-11 grade students can come by RHS and enter through the gym foyer. Mask and social distancing are required at all times. 

 

October 27th and 28th - All 9-11 grade F2F students will take photos through their social studies class on these two days. 

 

For questions about senior photos or 9-11 grade yearbook photos, please email ramiro.lucio@risd.org

 

Testing Days on Campus

October 6 and October 14 will be ACT testing and PSAT testing on campus.

 

October 6 - ACT testing for seniors. 9-11 grade students will be assigned a homeroom for the day and will be provided links to attend each class to access information. Agenda with links will be provided to all students through their risd.gmail account. 

 

October 14th - PSAT Testing. Students not testing will be assigned a homeroom for the day and will attend a series of camps intended to support their learning in the four core areas. Students will also attend a student orientation detailing operational expectations for the 2020-2021 school year. 

RHS will provide each student with an agenda for both days, explaining their homeroom locations and any link or information needed throughout the day. For any questions or concerns with testing, please contact our RHS testing coordinator, jean.vandevoort@risd.org.

 

For any questions about home-room or non-testing student's information, please contact the student's alpha principal. Contacts can be found [on the RHS parent hub] at bit.ly/RHSGuardian

 

Home athletic events

 

If you plan to attend an athletic event, please visit https://web.risd.org/athletics/ for ticket information and safety guidelines. We asked that all athletic event attendees please read the risk mitigation information before attending an athletic event. It is imperative that all attendees follow safety guidelines so we can ensure our student-athletes and event participants are able to enjoy their full season without the risk of closure or cancellation. Thank you in advance for your cooperation as cheer on our Eagles on the courts and fields. 

 

Thank you for your continued support of RHS and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us  [via the RHS parent hub] bit.ly/RHSGuardian