RA Long HS Weekly Newsletter
Thursday, October 30, 2021
Heading In To November...
Good Afternoon RA Long Students and Families,
We made it through the flurry of Smarter Balanced Testing, Homecoming, PSAT testing, Arena Conferencing, and a myriad of other events.
November is a time to really buckle down and stay focused on school as we head into the holiday season. Grades are important. But, earning credit is the most important thing to focus on by the end of the 1st semester(January 25). You should earn 3 credits for semester 1 if you pass all of your classes. If you don't, you may no longer be on track to graduate on time.
Please reach out to your teachers if you need assistance. They are here to help and support you to get you where you want to be.
Some reminders for success:
- · Be on time
- · Come to school every day, and go to every class. You need to be here to earn credit.
- · Focus on your work at hand. Complete it early if you can.
- Complete all of your assignments.
- Check Skyward frequently.
- · Be willing to ask for help.
- · If you don’t understand, ask a clarifying question.
- · Come in after school if you need help.
- · Don’t put things off until the last minute.
- · Schedule a bit of time at home to finish up assignments.
- You know the behavioral expectations of how we operate here at RA Long. Spend less time challenging them, and focus on what will help you be most successful to move you closer to that diploma.
- · Be respectful in your classes. Help will come first to those that are trying. If you are confused, respectfully ask for assistance.
Getting back to in-person learning has been challenging for some.
Being ready for school, prepared, and giving your best effort is going to yield greater success.
You can do hard things ! You got this !
Respectfully,
R Reeves, Principal
Congratulations to our WIAA Academic State Champions for the Fall: Girls Soccer and Girls Volleyball
Where are my students' PICTURES I purchased from Bell Studio?
MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ANYONE ENTERING RA LONG HIGH SCHOOL FOR ANY REASON. Thank you in advanced for honoring our mask guidelines. This does include all indoor sporting events and outdoor events exceeding 500 spectators.
Safety Expectations
- Masks must be worn at all times when INSIDE the building over both nose and mouth.
- There will be NO temperature or attestation requirements at this time. But we need to be ready to make that shift as needed if new guidelines are presented.
- Outdoor large group events during the school day WILL require masks.
- Follow the RED arrows during all passing times and before and after school.
- No eating is allowed in classrooms. But, a water bottle, preferably with a straw is allowed.
- Students MUST maintain 6ft distancing when eating in the cafeteria.
- If you have any symptoms, please stay home and call the school.
- Free COVID testing for students is available at the school in the nurse's office. Parents will need to sign a document for testing permission.
What lunch you have is determined by your 4th period teacher(M, T, Th, F) ! On Wednesdays, lunch is determined by your 5th period teacher.
Dress Code for RA Long High School Students
DRESS CODE- applies to EVERY student taking a class at RA Long
The dress and appearance of students is the direct responsibility of the parents. School attire should reflect an academic focus and help maintain a safe and healthy school environment. Student appearance should be neat and clean and the body must be covered from the top of the shoulder to below two inches above the knee. If in the judgment of school officials dress or appearance is disruptive, the student will be required to change into appropriate clothing or will be sent home for insubordination. Team uniforms & spirit days must comply with administrative guidelines. The following rules apply to both genders:
- Masks must be worn at ALL times in the the building/classrooms.
- No under garments showing (including sports bras)
- No spaghetti straps, backless, strapless, halter-tops, crop tops, half-shirts, low-cut tops, one-shoulder, off-shoulder or see-through clothing
- Skirts/shorts must be no more than two inches above the knee (even with leggings).
- Cuts/slashes/fraying must also occur below the fingertip line
- Any rips that show skin must be no more than two inches above the knee.
- No sagging or bagging—pants must be pulled up
- No pajamas or slippers
- No displays (messages or pictures) that are vulgar, obscene, profane, violent, drug/alcohol/tobacco related, affiliated with gangs, discriminatory or demeaning to any person due to race, religion, ethnic group, gender or sexual orientation (including the Confederate flag or swastikas)
- No hats, bandanas, hairnets, head wraps, pulled-up hoods or sunglasses (exceptions for approved medical or religious reasons) If a hat is taken from a student, it will be returned on Friday after school. Hats are not to be seen in any classroom or in the hallways at any time.
- No unsafe jewelry such as spikes, long chains, etc.
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2021-22 Bell Schedule
2021-22 School Calendar
Veteran’s Day Holiday NO SCHOOL…………… Nov 11
Thanksgiving Break……………………….………..……Nov 25-26
Winter Holiday Break…………………..….….…...…..Dec 18-Jan 2
School Resumes…………………………………..…... January 3
Martin Luther King Holiday NO SCHOOL……Jan 17
Records Day NO SCHOOL …………………………...Jan 26
Presidents Day NO SCHOOL…………………...…..Feb 21
Spring Break……………………………..…………...........Apr 4-8
Memorial Day NO SCHOOL…………………………..May 30
Graduation Ceremonies……..…..………..…..…..…June 11
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL...................................June 15 (pending snow makeup days)
Attendance
Be sure to call the Attendance Office @ 575-7113 for all absences.
Leave a voice mail stating clearly the student’s name, date, and reason for absence.
Please remember to bring photo identification when picking up
your child for any appointments
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Location: 2903 Nichols Boulevard, Longview, WA, USA
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