Mountain Range Principal's Update
28 August 2023
Reminders on the District’s Attendance Policy
Here are a few helpful reminders on the District’s Attendance Policy:
Absences need to be excused within 2 school days. This does not count the weekend.
Students may be excused for 5 days without a doctor's documentation. This includes vacations, “no reason given”, mental health day, family reasons, weather, and road conditions, along with other reasons. This year, the district has made an exception to allow absences for covid related symptoms. They do ask students to stay home if they are not feeling well. Therefore, these absences will be excused.
Remember that any time your student has a doctor’s appointment of any kind, have the doctor give them a note to excuse that absence. Have your student bring that note to the attendance clerk in Student Relations when they return to school.
Anytime you know in advance that your student will not be in attendance for 3 days or more, there is a “Request for Pre-arranged Absence” form. This may be picked up in Student Relations or the main office. This form is to be filled out by a guardian and signed. It is then taken around to all the teachers to sign and given to the main office staff. This form is then approved by an Assistant Principal and entered into Infinite Campus. These absences do not count toward the 5 days allowed without a doctor note.
To get your student out early, the call must be made to the early release line prior to 2:30 pm. We will not be able to get a student out of class for walk-up parents/guardians past 2:45 pm.
Call our attendance line at 720-972-4300 to leave a message 24 hours a day.
Join our School Accountability Committee!
The School Accountability Committee (SAC) is an opportunity for parents and community members to have a voice in the continuous school improvement process. This team of volunteers meets with one or more teacher representatives and the building administration throughout the year to review school data, discuss the school improvement plan, provide recommendations about spending priorities and promote parent and community engagement. Members of the team learn about the important work of the school and offer insight and feedback. For more informations, visit the Adams 12 SAC Handbook.
Meetings will be virtual for the 2023-24 school year from 5:00-6:30pm. Please log into Zoom prior to the meeting and then join here.
- September 13
- October 11
- December 13
- January 10
- March 13
- April 10
Interested in joining our SAC? Please send an email to our Principal, Tiffany Hansen.
Host a German exchange student!
Wanting to give an opportunity for your students to experience another culture? Host a German exchange student (from October 5th to the 27th)!
The GAPP exchange is taking place this school year- between MRHS and GGG (Goethe Gymnasium Gaggenau) in Baden-Württemberg (Germany). MRHS is hosting first, with American students going to Germany in June 2024.
For more information, come to our informational/planning meeting, Wednesday, September 5th in the Stampede Room (between 5:30 and 7:40 pm).
You can also contact Frau Faine at Marie.Faine-Czarnecki@adams12.org for more details,
GT News
PARENTS: The GT Parent Group (GTPG) first meeting is September 25, 6:30-8:00 @ ESC-Pinon Pine/Dogwood. The topic will be ALPs.
Please sign up to join the GTPG mailing list to get the fastest updates from them. All GT families should join here: https://www.a12gifted.org/
STUDENTS: The first GT student meeting will be held on September 1st during your lunch period (periods 4, 5,6) Please bring your own brown bag lunch and I will provide the fruit and desserts!
Mustang Merc
Need food? School supplies? Clothing? We can help! Scan the QR code to the right, or click on THIS link and we can create a customized food box just for you and your family. All items come from the Mustang Merc, our school resource closet, and everything is FREE! Items include food, hygiene products, school supplies, household items, and some clothing. Swing by counseling if you have any questions or want to learn more :)
Apply for Free and Reduced Benefits
Even though our lunches are free this year, you can still benefit from applying for Free and Reduced Benefits with Adams 12! It's not just about lunches! Did you know that if you qualify for Free and Reduced Benefits you could get your school fees waived or reduced? This includes athletic fees, course fees and activity and field trip fees. See how else you can benefit, or apply now: http://www.adams12.org/.../nutr.../free-and-reduced-benefits
Basecamp/Advisory
MRHS is excited to roll out an Advisory class for all Freshman at MRHS. This class takes place either 4th or 6th hour. The purpose of this class is to support students' successful transition to high school and build positive relationships with staff and students. We will do this by teaching academic study skills, social emotional learning, and by having fun! These Advisory courses are pass-fail based on attendance and participation. Students will earn .25 credits for the semester if they pass the course. Advisory sections (also referred to as BaseCamp) are taught by a range of MRHS staff members (Teachers, counselors, and mental health providers.)
Senior Photo Info
Senior pictures are due by October 7th, 2023.
Senior pictures will be accepted October 8th to October 21st, 2023 with a $25 late fee.
NO PICTURES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER OCTOBER 21st. After that point, a student’s ID photo from the district photographer will be used if available.
Preferred Photographers: You may use ANY photographer, but these should know Mountain Range’s requirements.
MRHS Yearbook
Buy your MRHS 2024 Yearbook now. Check your email for a discount coupon and buy while the price is low!
The Range: Our Student Newspaper
Seniors - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Doordash/UberEats/Food Orders
If you or your students uses a food service to deliver food, we request that all food orders be picked up in the student parking lot. The main office will not accept any food orders from a delivery service. If you need to drop food off for your student, please do so in the main office. We will get it to the student on the students off hour.
Need Mustang gear?
Need Infinite Campus Help?
AFW Fundraiser
- AT CHECK-OUT, mention our school or ID: MRHS78 and AFW will donate 2% on all purchases and anything Beautyrest or Serta will be matched 2%; up to 4% total back to our school.
Calling All Freshmen!
Join student government to be part of the Mountain in a leadership role. Our first meeting was August 23, and after the first meeting we will continue to meet every Wednesday at 7am in room B209. Mrs. Rozenbaum and Mrs. Shock are your class sponsors, so if you have any questions, please reach out.
National Art Honor Society
Join fellow artists and students with an interest in art in the National Art Honor Society.
We constantly strive to find new and innovative ways to implement art into our everyday lives through on-site events, large scale projects, community service, and more. As an honors society, we always welcome members who are skilled at or interested in the visual arts. We create art, set up art shows in person and online.
We meet about once a month in room D127 on Thursdays from 3:15-3:45 pm
See the attached flier or contact Mrs. Dowling for more information.
Coming in September
Mountain Range High School General Info
If you need basic information about Mountain Range High School, check out the Mountain Range Info link in our contact information below or by following this link.
This information will be at the bottom of the newsletter each month.
Mountain Range Social Media
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Mountain Range High School
Athletics & Activities Hotline: 720-972-6399
Fax: 720-972-6529
Email: mountain.range@adams12.org
Website: https://mountainrange.adams12.org/
Location: 12500 Huron Street, Westminster, CO 80234
Phone: 720-972-6300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MountainRangeHS/
Twitter: @MountainRangeHS