The Weekly Wildcat
April 14, 2019
Student Handbook
Announcements
Project Unify meets every Monday during B Block of Power Hour. Come see what we are about!
Attendance is an issue for many students. Students and parents are reminded that attendance notes are due to front office on DAY OF RETURN to school in accordance with OCS Attendance Policy and the RHS Student Handbook. Please ensure attendance notes are turned in, in a timely manner.
Tami Rosage, Career Development Coordinator is on campus every Tuesday and Thursday to serve you. Drop by her office in the Guidance Hallway during Power Hour.
Students arriving late to school must check in at the front office.
Please join the Chess Club. Meets in room 101 on Wednesdays during PowerHour A.
- Yearbooks are now $70. Purchase can be made at jostensyearbooks.com or in room 111
- If you have a parking pass, make sure you are displaying it when you park on campus. If you DO NOT have a parking pass, you must park in a VISITORS spot in the front of the school. Parking passes are sold on Wednesday during Block A of PowerHour.
- No "Outside Food" is allowed on campus (McDonald's, Subway, Taco Bell, etc.) Food can not be delivered to the school. All delivery drivers have been informed to report to the front office.
Senior pictures for students graduating in 2019-2020 will be the week of July 9th - 11th.
There will be a County-Wide Chess Tournament held on Saturday, April 27 at Jacksonville Commons Elementary School from 9:00am- 1:00pm. If you would like to attend -please see Mrs. Tucker in room 101 to sign up. Transportation for this event must be provided from a parent.
The courtyard outside the library received a spring sprucing up thanks to Dominic Andrus and his team of volunteers. Dominic choose the courtyard outside the library as his Eagle Scout project. Dominic and the volunteers spent several days cleaning out old shrubs and weeds and hauling in new stone and mulch as well as planting flowers and shrubs. The result is an area that is pleasant and inviting to students in the library as well as those eat lunch or spend PowerHour in the courtyard. Thank you so much, Dominic; job well done!
Congratulations to Samantha Anthony! She has been chosen to attend the NC Governor's School for 6 weeks this summer in Natural Science.
Shelby Barney won 2nd place in the Arts Council Competition. This show is on display till April 27th.
SkillsUSA Winners
Congratulations to the following Richlands High School SkillsUSA members for their performance at the 2019 North Carolina SkillsUSA State Conference this week. Twenty out of the twenty seven students placed in their contest areas. Elena Chiaramonte, Chandler Diaz, and Allison Falls will now compete at the National Conference in Louisville, Kentucky in June. Also, congratulations to Bailey Brown was elected as a state officer. She will also attend the national conference in June to represent North Carolina at the national meeting. All twenty seven students worked very hard and are all Champions!
NCDPI SEEKING PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON CONTENT STANDARDS FOR 4TH LEVEL MATHEMATICS COURSES
PUBLIC FEEDBACK SOUGHT ON CONTENT STANDARDS FOR 4TH LEVEL MATHEMATICS COURSES
Parents, educators and all other community members are invited to provide feedback regarding proposed revisions to the content standards for 4th Level Mathematics Courses - ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a4C9LQlbjCovhD7 The surveys will be available through May 4, 2019.
Per State Board of Education Policy- SCOS-012, the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) reviews the state's Standard Course of Study (SCOS) on a five-to-seven-year cycle to ensure the NCSCOS consists of clear, relevant standards and objectives.
The NCDPI is committed to a uniform and formalized process to guide the review and revision of the current standards by a committee of knowledgeable and experienced classroom teachers, instructional coaches and specialists, and NC university and community college professors. Additionally, an equally qualified team of educators, as well as, members of the business/industry community will serve as external reviewers throughout the revision process.
Upon completion, these revised standards will impact the development of courses that provide a solid foundation for college and career ready students. Thus, these courses are designed to prepare students for any entry level post-secondary mathematics course. They are equal in rigor and designed to meet different student pathways into post-secondary education. Recognizing this, the NCDPI welcomes the feedback and comments of all stakeholders. Multiple drafts will be presented; hence, we encourage you to participate in future surveys about the proposed revisions to the content standards for 4th Level Mathematics Courses.
About the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction:
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction provides leadership to 115 local public school districts and 160 charter schools serving over 1.5 million students in kindergarten through high school graduation. The agency is responsible for all aspects of the state's public school system and works under the direction of the North Carolina State Board of Education.
For more information:
NCDPI Communication and Information Division, 919.807.3450.
AP US History
AP US History students made New Deal Cereal boxes, with each box representing one New Deal Program. Cereal Boxes are on display in the Media Center, so swing by & check them out!
English ACT Word of the Week
frantic (adj)
Raving; furious; violent; wild and disorderly.
Already late for her appointment, Tonya made a frantic search for her car keys.
Math ACT Problem of the Week
The answer to last weeks question was D) -3/2. Remember slope is change in y over change in x. Therefore, (-5 -1)/(2- -2) = -3/2 (after you reduce).
See question below.
Answer to this week's problem will be posted in next weeks newsletter!
Senior News
There are several seniors who have not ordered graduation materials. The required package is $70 + tax. Please order as soon as possible. Jostens will not be back at RHS to take orders, so all orders must be done online. See Ms Marriott with any questions or concerns.
Make sure you are signed up for our Senior Remind to stay up-to-date on “Senior” happenings. Text @rhscats to 81010.
Mark your calendars! Senior picnic will be Friday, May 31st. We are collecting donations of can drinks, water bottles, individual bags of chips and individually wrapped desserts. See Ms. Marriott with questions and to drop off donations!
2019 Graduation Information
- Graduation Ceremony: Monday June 17 @ 10 a.m. Gym (Seniors should be at school no later than 9 a.m.)
- Graduation Practice: Friday June 14 @ 2 p.m. in Gym **Practice is required to participate in the ceremony
Student Parking
Students who still need to purchase a parking pass need to see Mrs. Turner ASAP. Student parking enforcement has begun.
Parking/Student Drop and Pick Up
- Morning and afternoon traffic is working great thus far! Please ensure that you go with traffic and through the front or side traffic patterns as setup with cones. Do not attempt to cut in front of other students or vehicles as we try to ensure safety on the campus. Please be patient!!!
- Handicap Parking is only to be utilized by vehicles with proper placard. Do not park in these spots without your placard.
- ALL VEHICLES MUST FOLLOW TRAFFIC PATTERN. Please do not move, or drive through, any cones or barriers and stay off all grassy areas.