RRHS Update - Week of 2/6/23
RRHS Advisory
If you need any assistance form this team, or wish to learn more, click HERE.
RRHS Clubs and Activities!
HERE is a complete listing!
Activity Buses
Yearbooks!
YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW! ONLY 300 BOOKS LEFT
Yearbooks can be purchased online at www.yearbookforever.com The price will go up to $80 on 3/20 and then to $85 in May. Once the books are sold out, no more books can be ordered- buy yours now!
This Week in Athletics
Monday 2/6/23
Boys and Girls Basketball vs. Loudoun County
5 p.m. 9th Boys Aux Gym
6:15 p.m. JV Boys Aux Gym
6:00 p.m. Varsity Girls Main Gym
7:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Main Gym
7:30 p.m. JV Girls Aux Gym
Wednesday 2/8/23
Gymnastics Regions @ Hanover, 5:45 p.m. Early Release at 12 p.m. Bus departs at 12:30 p.m.
Thursday 2/9/23
Girls and Boys Basketball @ Lightridge
9th Boys, JV Girls, Varsity Boys early release at 3:45 p.m. Bus departs at 3:45 p.m.
9th Girls, Varsity Girls, JV Boys depart at 4:45 p.m.
5:00 p.m. 9th Boys Aux Gym
5:00 p.m. JV Girls Main Gym
6:15 p.m. Varsity Boys Main Gym
6:15 p.m. 9th Girls Aux Gym
7:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Main Gym
7:30 p.m. JV Boys Aux Gym
Friday 2/10/23
Varsity Girls vs. PV, TBD.
Saturday 2/11/23
Swim Regions @ Claude Moore, 9 a.m. Bus departs at 7:15 a.m.
Wrestling Districts @ Regions (Independence HS), 9 a.m. Bus departs at TBD
Hockey vs. SB/RV @ Ashburn, 8:10 p.m.
School Counseling News
End of the 2nd Quarter
Report cards were posted in Student/Parentvue on Tuesday at 4pm(1/31). Please contact your student’s teacher with any questions.
Scheduling
This past week counselors were meeting with 9th and 10th grade students for scheduling who were not able to meet in PE. Juniors please click here to set up your scheduling meeting with your counselor. If you need to change your course requests please use the course request change form. Deadline for all course changes is May 5th, 2023. See the links below for all scheduling information.
Scheduling Website
https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/rrhs-2021-22-course-registrati/home
The Program of Studies for 2023-24 can be found here. Below is the timeline of scheduling for this year.
9th and 10th Grade
1/25-1/30.
Students will meet individually with their counselors through HPE
For student who have completed HPE we will meet with you through other courses.
For 9th and 10th we will have an presentation to go over graduation requirements and planning for the rest of high school
11th Grade
2/6 -2/28
11th grade students will make an appointments with their counselor to choose their course for next year and plan for beyond high school. These appointments are a bit longer.
Seniors
Mid-year transcripts will start being sent to any college you have already applied to this year. You do not need to do a Transcript Request Form for mid-year transcripts.
Please see your counselor or Mrs. Marchante if you are still not certain about life after senior year.
If you have received admission or offered scholarships please let Mrs. Marchante know that information.
Please see Mrs. Marchante’s Scholarship Corner!!!
Financial Aid & Scholarships @ RRHS. She updates this spreadsheet every week
LCPS School Counseling Scholarship Website. - This has a very comprehensive list of scholarships for LCPS students.
Please see the e-mail from Mrs. Marchante through Naviance with all the Counseling News and College and Career info. This week is another extra-large edition. RRHS College & Career Center | Smore Newsletters
From Our Safety Team
Elevator Use:
The elevator is for the use by students in need due to physical impairments. Any students utilizing the elevator must have a valid pass from the Health Office. The excessive use of the elevator by students not in need has caused outages due to mechanical problems. Thank you for understanding this requirement and helping us maintaining the elevator in working order for those of greatest need.
Early Release:
Please remember to only use the front doors A-6 when leaving early. This ensures proper accountability and assists maintain the safety of all. Leaving via other doors creates a potential security issue.
From Our PTSO!
PTSO MONTHLY MEETINGS
Monthly Meetings: Usually held the 1st Thursday of every Month, 7 – 8 PM
- In Person at RRHS in the Library
- Virtual option also available – Click Here to Join (link is always the same)
Next Meeting: February 2 at 7 PM
- Apple Calendar: Click Here to add PTSO meetings to your Apple Calendar
- Google Calendar: Click Here to add PTSO meetings to your Google Calendar
IS YOUR CHILD ON TRACK IN MATH?
· IvyMath is providing all Rock Ridge families with a free online math tutoring session and an in-depth parent conference to discuss your child's strengths and weaknesses and how they compare to grade level.
· IvyMath will also create a custom learning plan that maps out the exact areas your child should be focusing on in math. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions, and understand what your child needs to feel confident and stay on track in math this year.
· The IvyMath tutoring session, parent conference, and learning plan are free for all Rock Ridge families. Popular times fill up, so please register quickly! Signup now at: IvyMath.com/Boost
SAT & ACT PREP COURSE – TURBO TUTORING
Is your child looking to take the SAT or ACT this year? Our award winning PTSO partner Turbo Tutoring is offering several prep options coming up, including 2 class options this month!
· Turbo Tutoring offers private, 1-on-1 prep classes for both the ACT or the SAT.
· Our PTSO gets a percentage back for each RRHS student who attends!
· The course aims to help students feel more prepared to take the SAT/ACT, and have a confidence going into the test to succeed at their highest level of ability.
· Check out their prep class date options here: https://turbo-tutoring.com/act-sat-class-registration/
PTSO MEMBERSHIP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- Students / Families- $35 membership fee + free magnet – JOIN HERE!
- Teachers / Staff - $10 membership fee + free magnet – JOIN HERE!
- Vice President of Communications - PTSO Board Vacancy
- LEAF Representative (Loudoun Education Alliance of Families Advisory Board)- Click here for more info
- Student Internships available – social media, web design, fundraising
Questions, ideas, concerns or want to get involved, please reach out to the PTSO: President@rrhsptso.orgPTSO MONTHLY MEETINGS
Monthly Meetings: Usually held the 1st Thursday of every Month, 7 – 8 PM
- In Person at RRHS in the Library
- Virtual option also available – Click Here to Join (link is always the same)
Next Meeting: February 2 at 7 PM
- Apple Calendar: Click Here to add PTSO meetings to your Apple Calendar
- Google Calendar: Click Here to add PTSO meetings to your Google Calendar
IS YOUR CHILD ON TRACK IN MATH?
· IvyMath is providing all Rock Ridge families with a free online math tutoring session and an in-depth parent conference to discuss your child's strengths and weaknesses and how they compare to grade level.
· IvyMath will also create a custom learning plan that maps out the exact areas your child should be focusing on in math. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions, and understand what your child needs to feel confident and stay on track in math this year.
· The IvyMath tutoring session, parent conference, and learning plan are free for all Rock Ridge families. Popular times fill up, so please register quickly! Signup now at: IvyMath.com/Boost
SAT & ACT PREP COURSE – TURBO TUTORING
Is your child looking to take the SAT or ACT this year? Our award winning PTSO partner Turbo Tutoring is offering several prep options coming up, including 2 class options this month!
· Turbo Tutoring offers private, 1-on-1 prep classes for both the ACT or the SAT.
· Our PTSO gets a percentage back for each RRHS student who attends!
· The course aims to help students feel more prepared to take the SAT/ACT, and have a confidence going into the test to succeed at their highest level of ability.
· Check out their prep class date options here: https://turbo-tutoring.com/act-sat-class-registration/
PTSO MEMBERSHIP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- Students / Families- $35 membership fee + free magnet – JOIN HERE!
- Teachers / Staff - $10 membership fee + free magnet – JOIN HERE!
- Vice President of Communications - PTSO Board Vacancy
- LEAF Representative (Loudoun Education Alliance of Families Advisory Board)- Click here for more info
- Student Internships available – social media, web design, fundraising
Questions, ideas, concerns or want to get involved, please reach out to the PTSO: President@rrhsptso.org