#TheRidge News
5/7/2021
Dear Catawba Ridge Families,
We celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week at The Ridge this week. I'm grateful for our outstanding teachers & staff. I'm also thankful for our supportive parents. Special thanks to our Parent Ambassadors for providing lunch and other special events for the week!
Returning Student Registration opened 5/3. This information is important to help us plan for staff and to ensure accurate student information. Details below.
A Parent Opinion Survey issued by the State Dept. was emailed to parents this week. You may access the survey here. Additional directions were provided in the email.
Spring Sports: Our Boys Golf Team is headed to Upperstate 5/10, both Soccer Teams are in playoffs this week, and have won their games so far this week, Baseball and Softball are wrapping up their regular season, Men's Tennis team is in playoffs, and both boys and girls track are region champs and several athletes qualified for for the Upperstate Championship.
- Course Changes: Last day for any changes is 5/21.
Summer Reading! You can find the list here and on the Guidance section of the webpage.
OTHER ITEMS FOR YOUR ATTENTION:
- June 9th is a virtual learning day for 9th-11th graders.
- June 10th and 11th are ½ days for underclassmen exams. Exams for 1st and 2nd Block classes are the 10th and exams for 3rd and 4th Block are the 11th.
- The Ridge Gear Store is open for online shopping!
- Please continue to stress the importance of Health Protocols and Social Distancing to your students. We want to do what we can to keep our students and staff safe and in school. Please refer to the FMSD COVID webpage for the latest information and protocols.
- FREE Breakfast & Lunch will continue through the rest of the year.
Darren Wilson, Principal
GUIDANCE NEWSLETTER IS ATTACHED
Important "Next Steps" Information from Guidance
- You must complete this information by May 14 or you will not receive your graduation tickets. Please report your next steps through the Google doc linked below. If your plans include college, we must know the college you have decided to attend so we can submit your final high school transcript to that school. Final transcripts will be released to your school by June 18. Google Form: https://forms.gle/r7JqTKa117W7LFSd7
- Please also update your Naviance account with the college decisions from ALL schools to which you applied (i.e. whether you were accepted, denied, waitlisted, etc.). While your name is never attached to this information, the data forms a scatterplot that helps students see the competitive ranges for admission to these schools. Log into your Naviance account, go to ‘Colleges I’m applying to’, then click on edit to report this information.
- Seniors were given Class of 2021 masks this week at school. Any senior in FMVA may come by the front office from 9:00AM to 3:00PM and pick up their senior mask.
Please submit all required items by May 14.
Directions to Log in to your Naviance Account: https://crhs.fortmillschools.org/Guidance_Counselors/naviance
Seniors: Exam Exemption Policy
- No ISS or OSS assignments
- 80% or higher in the course
- If students "save" their 2 unexcused absences and 2 parent note absences, and meet criteria 1 and 2, the last day they have to be at school is May 26th.
- Students and parents can check attendance in Parent Portal. Please DO NOT contact the Attendance or Guidance office to check your days.
Graduation Dates
Graduation Practice: Tuesday afternoon, June 8th. This is required for all Seniors planning to participate in graduation.
Senior Graduation Meeting: May 21st during 2nd Block. Click here for more details!
Senior Grad Meeting & Celebration
Dancin' in the Moonlight
The Senior Sunset event, Dancin' in the Moonlight, is 6/4/21, from 8 - 10 PM at the CR Stadium. The event is limited to Seniors only and their guest. The event will be semi-formal to formal dress attire. Ticket sales are now closed.
International Thespian Induction Ceremony - Congratulations!
Band Blood Drive
The Ridgies 5/27/21
Ridge Gear Store
The Ridge Gear Store will be open on Thursday, May 13th during all three lunches. Want to shop online? Visit the new online store!
Band Golf Tournament
2021-22 Drum Majors
Bright Star
Dance Team Auditions
Cheer Tryouts
Cheer Tryout Dates: 5/12-5/14 in the Cheer/Wrestling Gym. Join our google classroom to get all the information using the following code: 42gqzy2
Track 2021-22
Interested in running cross country for Catawba Ridge next year? Complete this interest form to be on the list for upcoming meetings and summer training.
Work Based Learning Info
Did you know that there is a jobs page on the FMSD work-based learning website, and new opportunities are being listed each day? For example, Carowinds just started hiring as young as 15 years old. Other companies offer technical training that leads to excellent careers. SC Works is available to help our students going directly from our schools to the workplace. For more info, contact:
Susan Brackett
Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Fort Mill School District
Other Important Dates/Events:
Please refer to the Athletics Calendar for the most current schedule for games and practices.
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Catawba Ridge High School
Email: WilsonD@FortMillSchools.org
Website: http://crhs.fortmillschools.org/
Location: 1180 Fort Mill Highway, Fort Mill, SC, USA
Phone: 803-835-5222
Facebook: facebook.com/CatawbaRidge
Twitter: @CatawbaRidge