The Ridge in Review


Anna Freeman: National African American Recognition Award	Arianna Dunkley: National African American Recognition Award	Enrique Morado: National Hispanic Recognition Award

Anna Freeman: National African American Recognition Award

Arianna Dunkley: National African American Recognition Award

Enrique Morado: National Hispanic Recognition Award


Heidi Juarez: National Hispanic Recognition Award	Joel Agodio: National African American Recognition Award	Madison Gonzalez: National Hispanic Recognition Award

Heidi Juarez: National Hispanic Recognition Award

Joel Agodio: National African American Recognition Award

Madison Gonzalez: National Hispanic Recognition Award


Natalia Faure: National Hispanic Recognition Award	Stephen Farmer: National African American Recognition Award

Natalia Faure: National Hispanic Recognition Award

Stephen Farmer: National African American Recognition Award

PSAT and SAT Testing at RRHS

Testing Date: OCTOBER 12, 2022

ALL 9TH GRADE STUDENTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY REGISTERED FOR THE 8th/9th PSAT AT NO COST.
ALL 10TH GRADE STUDENTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY REGISTERED FOR THE PSAT/NMSQT AT NO COST

11TH GRADE STUDENTS HAVE THE OPTION TO TEST for the PSAT. THEY MUST REGISTER AND PAY $18.

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/afU5C1ivaV

Credit payment Link: Online School Payments

12TH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY HAVE THE OPTION TO TEST for the SAT. THEY MUST REGISTER AND PAY $60

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/pubsyvt8XE

Credit payment Link: Online School Payments

Student Advisory Council

These students will meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom and other education-related issues. They will serve as the Superintendent's ambassadors to their respective schools.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Georgia public high school (including charter schools) for the 2022-2023 school year as a sophomore, junior, or senior. Virtual learning students are still considered enrolled. The Student Advisory Council will meet four times in person during the school year; meeting dates are listed in the application.

“Each year, as I make decisions that impact students across the state, my Student Advisory Council serves as an irreplaceable resource," Superintendent Woods said. “Meeting and learning about each council member and seeking their feedback, opinions, and perspectives allows insight for all Georgia Department of Education leadership and staff to make the best possible policy choices."

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Click here for the 2022-2023 Student Advisory Council application. Applications must be submitted by September 9, 2022, at 5 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.
Students in grades 10-12 enrolled in a public high school (including charter schools and virtual students) are eligible to apply.

Selected students will be contacted via email. All students may visit gadoe.org/studentadvisory on October 11, 2022, at 10 a.m. to determine if they have been selected.

Please note that we typically receive hundreds more applications than we can accept. Not being selected for the Student Advisory Council does not mean the student's application did not meet qualifications.

Advanced Placement Information

Students, if you are currently enrolled in an AP course, please read the linked letter for important information. 2023 AP Letter to Students and Parents.docx


Menchie's Menchie’s will be sold for $4.00 during all lunches this Wednesday! Cash or credit accepted.

Menchie's

Menchie’s will be sold for $4.00 during all lunches this Wednesday! Cash or credit accepted.

NROTC Leadership Scholarships

KEY POINTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

- U.S. Citizenship, a Naturalized U.S. Citizen or in process of becoming a Naturalized U.S. Citizen.

- Not less than 17 years old and not yet 23 by September 1 of the year starting college.

- Applicants must have no criminal record of military or civilian offenses pending or federal convictions.

- Medically qualified by Navy or Marine Corps standards.

- (Marine Option only) High school students who have completed less than 30 college credits can be submitted for the Four-Year National scholarship, prior to graduating from High school.

- Apply for and gain admission to an approved Navy or Marine Corps ROTC college or university. Admission to an Navy/Marine Corps ROTC institution is not required during the selection process; however, notification of admission must be received before the scholarship can be activated.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: MARINE OPTION

1. SAT minimum 1000 Combination of Math and Evidence Based Reading and Writing Only

2. ACT minimum composite score of 22

3. Armed Services Aptitude Battery Test (ASVAB) overall score of 74

**only one of the three qualifying test scores is required**

PARTICIPATING COLLEGE IN GEORGIA:

- Georgia Institute of Technology to include cross-town affiliate(s)*

- Georgia State University

- Kennesaw State University

- Morehouse College

- Clark Atlanta University

- Spelman College

- Savannah State University

- Armstrong Atlantic State University

**the full list of colleges are in the sources below**

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNTIES:

https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/NROTC/Marine/Marine/#Top5x

APPLICATION LINK:

https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/NROTC/Apply/

For additional information, please email jayce.rosen@marines.usmc.mil

From the River Ridge Athletics Office

As we prepare to begin the 2022-2023 school year, it has never been more exciting to be a River Ridge Knight. We would like to make you aware of a few changes from the district regarding athletic event ticket prices. All Cherokee County Varsity Football Tickets will continue to be $8.00. Parking for all regular season Home Football games will remain $5.00. All other athletic event tickets will be $5.00, there will no longer be a student ticket. Softball and Baseball doubleheader ticket prices will be $8.00. All tickets can be purchased on the River Ridge GoFan page.

This year we are bringing back the Knight Shield All Sports Season Pass, this pass is good for all home athletic events (varsity, JV, and 9th grade), for fall, winter and spring sports excluding Region and GHSA Playoffs. This pass is being offered to students and adults. The cost of the All-Sports Season Pass is $110.00 which includes your 2022-2023 PTSA Membership.

Knight Shield All Sports Season Pass

Football Season Parking Pass

RRHS Coaches

Looking for the best way to follow your favorite River Ridge sports? Our coaches have provided a Coaching Assignments Chart 2022-2023.docx for the best way to follow or reach out to them about their respective program. Let’s Go Knights!


Gymnastics Are you a competitive gymnast? Are you looking for opportunities to compete on a school team? RRHS Gymnastics is gearing up for another great season and would love for you to join us! Anyone interested in competing with RRHS Gymnastics please see Ms. Sawicki in room 2102.	Basketball Cheer All girls interested in trying out for the Basketball Cheerleading Squad should attend an informational meeting on Friday September 2nd, at 7:45 am, in room 1104 with Ms. Patrillou and Ms. Vander Veen.	Swimming There will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in joining the RRHS Swim team on Wednesday, September 14th @ 7:50AM in the health room in the gym. This meeting is mandatory for anyone that would like to be on the swim team this year There will be a mandatory parent meeting for anyone who plans to be on the RRHS swim team on Thursday, September 29 in the River Ridge Cafeteria. Fitting for suits will be from 6:00-6:30PM and the meeting will begin at 6:30PM. All parents of swimmers need to attend this meeting.

Gymnastics

Are you a competitive gymnast? Are you looking for opportunities to compete on a school team? RRHS Gymnastics is gearing up for another great season and would love for you to join us! Anyone interested in competing with RRHS Gymnastics please see Ms. Sawicki in room 2102.

Basketball Cheer

All girls interested in trying out for the Basketball Cheerleading Squad should attend an informational meeting on Friday September 2nd, at 7:45 am, in room 1104 with Ms. Patrillou and Ms. Vander Veen.

Swimming

There will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in joining the RRHS Swim team on Wednesday, September 14th @ 7:50AM in the health room in the gym. This meeting is mandatory for anyone that would like to be on the swim team this year

There will be a mandatory parent meeting for anyone who plans to be on the RRHS swim team on Thursday, September 29 in the River Ridge Cafeteria. Fitting for suits will be from 6:00-6:30PM and the meeting will begin at 6:30PM. All parents of swimmers need to attend this meeting.


RHO KAPPA RRHS has a Social Studies Honor Society, called RHO KAPPA for students with a strong interest in History, Geography, Economics and Government. RHO KAPPA is an organization that will look great on college applications and job resumes. RHO KAPPA members will participate in social studies events and volunteer activities. RHO KAPPA members may earn the privilege of wearing an honor cord at graduation. RHO KAPPA is open to Juniors & Seniors who have completed 2 full years of Social Studies, earned a B average or higher in their Social Studies high school career, and must have taken at least one Honors or AP level Social Studies class. If you’re interested, please pick up an application outside of Mrs. Sand’s classroom 2314.	Technology Student Association (TSA) Students in Engineering and Technology are invited to attend the TSA kick off rally at the Georgia National Fair on October 10th. See Mrs. Haggerty for details.	Future Georgia Educators Club Future Georgia Educators Club is new to the Ridge! FGE is a great way to get involved, have access to special events, fieldtrips, and much more! We focus on education and opportunities in various fields of education. We are holding a membership drive through Friday 8/19!! Dues are only $5, after 8/19 they will go up to $10. Stop by and see Mrs. Heinzer in room 1111 for more details.

RHO KAPPA

RRHS has a Social Studies Honor Society, called RHO KAPPA for students with a strong interest in History, Geography, Economics and Government.

RHO KAPPA is an organization that will look great on college applications and job resumes. RHO KAPPA members will participate in social studies events and volunteer activities. RHO KAPPA members may earn the privilege of wearing an honor cord at graduation. RHO KAPPA is open to Juniors & Seniors who have completed 2 full years of Social Studies, earned a B average or higher in their Social Studies high school career, and must have taken at least one Honors or AP level Social Studies class. If you’re interested, please pick up an application outside of Mrs. Sand’s classroom 2314.

Technology Student Association (TSA)

Students in Engineering and Technology are invited to attend the TSA kick off rally at the Georgia National Fair on October 10th. See Mrs. Haggerty for details.

Future Georgia Educators Club

Future Georgia Educators Club is new to the Ridge! FGE is a great way to get involved, have access to special events, fieldtrips, and much more! We focus on education and opportunities in various fields of education. We are holding a membership drive through Friday 8/19!! Dues are only $5, after 8/19 they will go up to $10. Stop by and see Mrs. Heinzer in room 1111 for more details.


Podcast Club Here at the Ridge it’s important that every student has a voice that can be heard. The podcast club is a great way to share your ideas in a creative way. Anyone interested in joining can stop by Mrs. Bulgers room in 1116.	DECA DECA, our newly established Marketing & Business club, is excited to announce our club kickoff campaigns. First, we are hosting a food drive to help stock the River Ridge High School Pantry (see the flyer around school for details). Second, we are running a homecoming dress and shoes drive to help benefit those who are in need. DECA gives you a chance to earn honor chords, serve your community, find new friends at school, compete at state & nationally and looks great on a resume!	PTSA Ambassador's Club We will be holding elections at our next Ambassadors Club Meeting on Wednesday, September 7th at 3:20PM in room 2310. Students, your last chance to apply for a leadership position is Friday, September 2nd! Click this link to apply. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1GZIL8sIWEJoVXtKZFnCNzfmSHuZ4Jzi36oZhQKHPvf8JTA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Podcast Club

Here at the Ridge it’s important that every student has a voice that can be heard. The podcast club is a great way to share your ideas in a creative way. Anyone interested in joining can stop by Mrs. Bulgers room in 1116.

DECA

DECA, our newly established Marketing & Business club, is excited to announce our club kickoff campaigns.

First, we are hosting a food drive to help stock the River Ridge High School Pantry (see the flyer around school for details).

Second, we are running a homecoming dress and shoes drive to help benefit those who are in need.

DECA gives you a chance to earn honor chords, serve your community, find new friends at school, compete at state & nationally and looks great on a resume!

PTSA Ambassador's Club

We will be holding elections at our next Ambassadors Club Meeting on Wednesday, September 7th at 3:20PM in room 2310.

Students, your last chance to apply for a leadership position is Friday, September 2nd!

Click this link to apply.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1GZIL8sIWEJoVXtKZFnCNzfmSHuZ4Jzi36oZhQKHPvf8JTA/viewform?usp=sf_link


Friends Club “Are you interested in getting involved with our special needs students? The Friends Club is having our first meeting on Thursday September 8th at 7:45am in the Media Center. We will have some very important information club guidelines as well as important information on upcoming activities so please come if you can. If cannot make the meeting, come by room 1206 and see Mr. Woodburn for an application. See you on Thursday!”

Friends Club

“Are you interested in getting involved with our special needs students?

The Friends Club is having our first meeting on Thursday September 8th at 7:45am in the Media Center.

We will have some very important information club guidelines as well as important information on upcoming activities so please come if you can. If cannot make the meeting, come by room 1206 and see Mr. Woodburn for an application. See you on Thursday!”

RRHS PTSA

Save the date!

Save the date for our September Spirit KNIGHT at Eden on September 28th

Reflections!
Reflections information will be coming soon! Meanwhile, check out this year’s theme and info HERE

If you haven’t joined PTSA, please join!
To join online and pay with a credit card and to Donate a Teacher Membership: https://rrhsptsa.memberhub.com/store?category=Memberships
To pay via VENMO (Include email and member name in the comments): https://account.venmo.com/u/RiverRidgeHighSchool-PTSA
To purchase the Knight Shield All Sports Season Pass which includes a PTSA membership: https://gofan.co/app/events/633944?schoolId=GA25508

PTSA Spirit Wear:
We are offering 2022-2023 RRHS PTSA spirit wear ONLINE. All orders will be delivered to your home. Visit: https://seworksga.com/. Click “River Ridge High School”, then “River Ridge High School PTSA” to see all our products! Thanks for supporting us!

Student Parking

Parking will be sold on Tuesday next week due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday.

We will be selling parking decals on Monday mornings only in the Athletic Office 2302 form 7:45 -8:10am in the Morning. You must have the pink packet and follow all instructions on the first page. Copies WILL NOT be made at the school.

SAT and ACT Test Dates

The SAT will be administered at River Ridge on the following dates:

SAT Test Date: November 5, 2022; Registration Deadline: October 7, 2022
SAT Test Date: December 3, 2022; Registration Deadline: November 3, 2022
SAT Test Date: March 11, 2023; Registration Deadline: February 10, 2023

Additional SAT testing dates and locations may be found by clicking here.

The ACT will be administered at River Ridge on the following dates:

ACT Test Date: October 22, 2022; Registration Deadline: September 16, 2022
ACT Test Date: December 10, 2022; Registration Deadline: November 4, 2022
ACT Test Date: February 11, 2023; Registration Deadline: January 6, 2023

Additional ACT testing dates and locations may be found by clicking here.

Should your student have a 504 or an IEP and need accommodations – please read the letter linked here for additional information. Testing Accommodation letter.docx

Spain and Portugal Spring Break 2023 and/or Italy 2024

The River Ridge Knights will be traveling abroad to Spain and Portugal this Spring Break 2023, and we still have a few spots available! If you are interested, you can visit the enrollment web page here: www.eftours.com/2462153sf

Not ready to travel now? We will be heading to Italy in 2024 and are now enrolling travelers for this incredible journey through Venice, Florence, Rome, Naples and more. The enrollment page can be found at www.eftours.com/2541083nt

Our informational meeting for the 2024 trip will be held on TEAMs on August 29 @ 7:00 P.M. Please RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/u5ed6tk

Please email any questions to Tracye.bulger@cherokeek12.net

Belize Spring Break 2023

Do you like the idea of exploring tropical rainforest and snorkeling at one of the biggest tropical coral reefs in the world and doing REAL science research while exploring tropical ecosystems? Then talk to your parents about joining us this spring break on a STEM tour of Belize. Stop by room 2317, Mr. Schumaker’s room for more information

Scotland and Ireland Spring 2023

Knights! Have you ever dreamed of to Scotland and Ireland? Join us Spring 2023 on an adventure to see famous sites, get immersed in the rich culture of these countries, and take in gorgeous views. If you are interested, please see Ms. Mulvey!

Canvas for Parents

Visit this site to set up your parent Canvas account or to help troubleshoot issues with an existing account: https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/canvas

Parent Square

Once a parent email is added to Aspen by the registrar, the system generates a code to that email for the initial Parent Square sign up.


Morning Announcements Click the image above to view today and yesterday's morning announcements.	Homeroom In the month of September - Homeroom will be on the following days: 9/7 - Bus Safety Program - Mandatory 9/21 -	The Armory Food Pantry Click the link for more information https://www.cherokeek12.net/riverridgehs/Content2/food-pantry

Morning Announcements

Click the image above to view today and yesterday's morning announcements.

Homeroom

In the month of September - Homeroom will be on the following days:

9/7 - Bus Safety Program - Mandatory

9/21 -

The Armory Food Pantry

Click the link for more information
https://www.cherokeek12.net/riverridgehs/Content2/food-pantry


Tardy Information Also, if you have not heard from your students, we are continuing the tardy policy this year. Please take a moment to review the expectations regarding the Tardy Policy 2022-2023.docx This information has been shared with your students in class meetings as well as in their homerooms.	From Nurse Kim As a reminder at the beginning of EACH NEW school year new action plans and medications with forms are needed on file with the nurse if it pertains to your student. Please contact the school nurse for further information. PLEASE REVIEW medication policy before sending medications to school. The same directions apply at the high school level in Cherokee County. Please review medication guidelines on the medication authorization form before sending any medication to school. Medication authorization forms can be found on the RRHS website under PARENTS > FORMS or here.	Yearbooks Want to be featured in the yearbook? River Ridge’s Yearbook, The Fortress, is looking for pictures from summer vacation and the first week of school! Please send your pics to RiverRidgeYearbook on Instagram. Take advantage of the lowest price of the year for your yearbook - $75! Visit the yearbook order center to place your order. The River Ridge code is 17846. Attention Seniors: yearbook ads are due November 30th. Please email Michelle.Chamberlain@cherokeek12.net for more information. Or stop by her room 1118

Tardy Information

Also, if you have not heard from your students, we are continuing the tardy policy this year. Please take a moment to review the expectations regarding the Tardy Policy 2022-2023.docx This information has been shared with your students in class meetings as well as in their homerooms.

From Nurse Kim

As a reminder at the beginning of EACH NEW school year new action plans and medications with forms are needed on file with the nurse if it pertains to your student. Please contact the school nurse for further information. PLEASE REVIEW medication policy before sending medications to school. The same directions apply at the high school level in Cherokee County. Please review medication guidelines on the medication authorization form before sending any medication to school. Medication authorization forms can be found on the RRHS website under PARENTS > FORMS or here.

Yearbooks

Want to be featured in the yearbook? River Ridge’s Yearbook, The Fortress, is looking for pictures from summer vacation and the first week of school! Please send your pics to RiverRidgeYearbook on Instagram.

Take advantage of the lowest price of the year for your yearbook - $75! Visit the yearbook order center to place your order. The River Ridge code is 17846.

Attention Seniors: yearbook ads are due November 30th.

Please email Michelle.Chamberlain@cherokeek12.net for more information. Or stop by her room 1118

Bus Information

Bus and route information can be found on the River Ridge home page. Simply click on the Bus Info icon in the Parents & Community Section. Scroll down to “Bus Stop Look-up” for route information for your student

Free and Reduced Priced Lunch Application

Information and a link to the application for Free and Reduced Priced Lunch for the 2022-2023 school year is now available. Applications must be submitted each school year.

Class of 2023 Senior Photos

RRHS partners with CADY Studios, our exclusive senior portrait photographer, for the yearbook formal and casual senior pictures. Your student must have their portrait taken by CADY to be in our yearbook. Senior pictures are so important for your senior to be featured along with the rest of the senior class.

Please schedule your senior portraits with CADY Studios by going online to cady.com/schedule to reserve your session. #Cady #CadySenior
The deadline for Senior Pics is December 1st

Celebrate your senior’s achievements with a personalized message and pictures. Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use order code 17846 to see what options are available.


Senior Presentation https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:eeb90dcc-8e09-3cc2-b033-3186a18d7cd7	FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) Meeting Mark your calendar! There will be an important informational FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) meeting September 12th, 2022 @ 6pm. Seniors and their parents are invited. This meeting is meant to encourage students (and parents) to be more proactive and timelier; as well as provide access to FAFSA’s handouts, schedule a free one- on- one phone consultation as needed and, to promote the high school’s upcoming virtual FAFSA Session. Should you have questions about the FAFSA prior to – please email Marcus Hillard at MARCUSH@GSFC.org Further, there will be a FAFSA virtual work session on October 4th, 2022	Herff Jones Cap and Gown Herff Jones will be taking cap & gown, swag and graduation announcements orders via www.atlgrad.com this year. Please note this is a NEW website. Graduation gowns are $95 and are yours to keep. Caps & Gowns and announcements will be delivered to the school on March 23rd.

Senior Presentation

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:eeb90dcc-8e09-3cc2-b033-3186a18d7cd7

FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) Meeting

Mark your calendar! There will be an important informational FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) meeting September 12th, 2022 @ 6pm. Seniors and their parents are invited. This meeting is meant to encourage students (and parents) to be more proactive and timelier; as well as provide access to FAFSA’s handouts, schedule a free one- on- one phone consultation as needed and, to promote the high school’s upcoming virtual FAFSA Session.

Should you have questions about the FAFSA prior to – please email Marcus Hillard at MARCUSH@GSFC.org

Further, there will be a FAFSA virtual work session on October 4th, 2022

Herff Jones Cap and Gown

Herff Jones will be taking cap & gown, swag and graduation announcements orders via www.atlgrad.com this year. Please note this is a NEW website. Graduation gowns are $95 and are yours to keep. Caps & Gowns and announcements will be delivered to the school on March 23rd.

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The Ridge in Review

September 2nd - September 9th

The Ridge in Review

September 2nd - September 9th

Congratulations to the following River Ridge High School students who have been selected as a College Board National Recognition Program awardee

Advertise with us on our digital sign and support your Knights!

PSAT and SAT Testing at RRHS

Student Advisory Council

Advanced Placement Information

Homecoming Dance October 22nd, 2022

Menchie's

Menchie's

NROTC Leadership Scholarships

From the River Ridge Athletics Office

RRHS Coaches

Gymnastics

Basketball Cheer

Swimming

Gymnastics

Basketball Cheer

Swimming

Student Activities and Clubs

RHO KAPPA

Technology Student Association (TSA)

Future Georgia Educators Club

RHO KAPPA

Technology Student Association (TSA)

Future Georgia Educators Club

Podcast Club

DECA

PTSA Ambassador's Club

Podcast Club

DECA

PTSA Ambassador's Club

Friends Club

Friends Club

RRHS PTSA

Student Parking

SAT and ACT Test Dates

Spain and Portugal Spring Break 2023 and/or Italy 2024

Belize Spring Break 2023

Scotland and Ireland Spring 2023

Canvas for Parents

Parent Square

Morning Announcements

Homeroom

The Armory Food Pantry

Morning Announcements

Homeroom

The Armory Food Pantry

Tardy Information

From Nurse Kim

Yearbooks

Tardy Information

From Nurse Kim

Yearbooks

Bus Information

Free and Reduced Priced Lunch Application

Senior Remind Accounts

Class of 2023 Senior Photos

Senior Presentation

FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) Meeting

Herff Jones Cap and Gown

Senior Presentation

FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) Meeting

Herff Jones Cap and Gown

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