The Tassel
April 2023
May 11, 2023
Commencement Guide
Please refer to the commencement guide for all details and information regarding the 2023 commencement ceremony.
Senior Clearance Times
Requesting Final Transcript/Naviance Access After Graduation
By now, you should have requested your final transcript via your senior exit survey. Upon graduation, you will no longer have access to Naviance via Classlink; however, you will have to access Naviance via the manual sign in process using your school’s Naviance URL: https://student.naviance.com/rics.
Please be sure that you have provided an accurate personal email address on your survey to receive these instructions from the district. If you have not, please contact your counselor to provide them with the most accurate email address for you. Attached you will find the instructions that must be followed AFTER graduation to access Naviance account and request transcripts.
Reporting IB Scores
If you would like to have your IB scores reported to a specific college, please complete the form linked here by 12th.
Graduation Tickets
Remember, tickets will be dispersed after the mandatory graduation practice in Riverwood's auditorium on May 22nd from 8:30-11:30 A.M.
Senior Walk the Halls at All Cluster Elementary Schools
Note: Transportation is not provided for the Senior Walk the Halls event. Students must arrange their own transportation to and from the events.
For more information, please contact Christina McCluskey, PTSA President at ChristinaMcCluskey1@gmail.com.
Senior Walk the Halls at Ridgeview Charter Middle!
Senior Celebration will be held on the outdoor lower patio of the cafeteria.
Senior Parent Letter - Please Read for Important Updates
Click on the file below to access the senior letter.
Graduation Guests Needing Special Accommodations
- Parents contact Ms. Yung Clancy via email at ClancyY@fultonschools.org and request special needs seating. Include in the email the following:
- Student Name
- Contact Phone Number
- Ms. Clancy will email the parent and confirm they are on the list
- The week before graduation, 4 “RICS Special Needs" badges will be waiting for pick-up in the front office by the student or parent, and a signature will be required. The 4 badges will be included within the 10 tickets allocated to each student.
- A special needs seating team will meet the family at Ameris to check badges and direct families to their assigned box.
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre's Bag Policy
Bag Policy
To reduce staff contact with guest belongings, Ameris Bank has implemented the following bag policy: we will allow clear plastic, vinyl or PVC tote bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” and/or small clutch bags (4.5”x 6.5”). No other bags of any type will be allowed.
Graduation Arrival Times
The parking lot for Ameris Bank Amphitheatre will open for families and guests at 1:00 P.M. on the day of graduation. Seating will open at 1:15 P.M.
Important Dates
Cap and Gown Payment
Congratulations on the beginning of your Senior year! One of the first things we encourage all families to do is pay your Graduation Fee while it's at the lowest price of the year. We are happy to continue our partnership with Herff Jones who has changed their name to 3rd Ascent. Currently, the total Riverwood HS Grad Fee is $150.00. Cap & Gown Sales Tax in the amount of $4.26 will be added to the fee. Graduation Venue Fee = $75.00 Graduation Essentials = $75.00 (+ $4.26 Cap & Gown Sales Tax )
Riverwood HS Grad Fee Schedule
1/1/2023 - 4/16/23 = $175.00
*A $15.00 ship-to-home fee will be added beginning April 17, 2023
For all Grad Fees paid on or after Monday, April 17th, the cap, gown & tassel unit will ship to the student’s home after the main C&G delivery has taken place at school on 4/27/23. If you need to pick up your cap and gown after 4/27, please go to the front office. To pay your Graduation Fee now, please simply do the following:
1. Go to www.3RDASCENT.com
2. Select "Riverwood" as your school.
3. Click on the “Cap & Gown Packages” link.
4. Choose your Package:
Please Click the image below to view the full brochure & package information.
https://www.gafutures.org/federal-aid-scholarships/
Naviance can be accessed through Classlink . When you log on, click on the college tab at the top of the website. Then, under scholarships & money, click on scholarship list to see a list of the scholarships.