Welcome to High School

CLASS OF 2019 FRESHMAN ORIENTATION

AUGUST 12, 2015

RHS Counseling Center Mr. Mike McKenna(A – E) Mrs. Sheri Lamie ( F –K) Mrs. Beth Funcannon(L – R) Mrs. Patti Simmons ( S – Z)

Course selections are based on test scores and teacher recommendations. Please refer to the High School Registration book for course descriptions.

*available on-line at: www.psd150.org

Personal Educational Plans (PEP)9th gradeEnglish

Mathematics

Science

Social Sciences

PE/health

Electives

10th grade

English

Mathematics

Science

PE

Electives

11th grade

English

Mathematics

Science *

Social Sciences

Electives

*college entrance requirement not graduation requirement

12th grade

English

Mathematics *

Science *

Social Sciences

Electives

*college entrance requirement not graduation requirement

The number of credits required to graduate from Richwoods

High School is 26!

Prd Trm Str Trm Stp Trm Course Description Days Bldg Room Teacher

01 YRH 01 04 700730/112 PRINC OF ENGIN MTWRF 304 234 RHODES M

02 YRH 01 04 300311/122 CHEMISTRY E MTWRF 304 402 BAKER

03 YRH 01 04 100120/132 ENGLISH II MTWRF 304 602 LEWIS

04 YRH 01 04 800115/14a PHYSICAL ED MTWRF 304 GYM-A ALLEN M

05B YRH 01 04 600120/157 SPANISH II MTWRF 304 306 BEENEY

06 YRH 01 04 200121/165 ALGEBRA II E MTWRF 304 170 DISLER

07 YRH 01 04 500410/176 ART MTWRF 304 302 PENNEY

Sample student schedule

How to request to see your counselor

REQUEST TO SEE YOUR COUNSELOR

Student’s name:___________________________________________Date:______________

Student needs to be seen for:

Personal___________________________

Academic__________________________

College/Career______________________

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!

“request to see your counselor” forms can be picked up in the counseling center with Mrs. Catton, cc secretary.

First day compliance policy

Physicals and Immunizations: Students must have a completed Illinois dept. of Public Health form submitted to the school within the first 30 days of the school year to be allowed to attend classes. (the IHSA physical exam form may NOT be used for an entrance physical exam)

Sports physicals: Freshman students who are competing in athletics may use their 9th grade Ill Dept. of Public Health physical forms for sports.

Administrations of prescription meds: Please contact our school nurse, Mrs. O’Neill, 693-4400

Administration of over-the counter meds: Please contact our school nurse, Mrs. O’Neill, 693-4400

Emergency cards: Please complete and return the emergency cards

Richwoods High School Contacts

Richwoods High School web-site:

www.Richwoods.k12.il.us/

Principal – Ms. Cindy Clark 693-4400

Attendance Mr. Lingenfelter: 693-4442

School Nurse: 693-4400

Counseling Center:693-4400

Liv’n the Knight Life Morning Procedures (BR)

◦ Be at your bus stop 10-15 min. early on 1st day.◦ Plan to arrive between 7:00 and 7:15.◦ Remain in the terrazzo and/or cafeteria area until 7:15.◦ Breakfast is served in the cafeteria.

Attendance (KD)◦ Be here day one.

◦ Students not in attendance will be inactivated.◦ Be sure any absences you have all year are excused by your

parent through a note, email, or phone call within two school days.

Liv’n the Knight Life

Hallway Procedures (KD)◦ Stay to the right and be polite.◦ Travel from point A to point B so you arrive on time.

Cafeteria/Terrazzo Procedures – Lunch (JS)◦ Five lines (Pizza, Nachos, Chicken, Sandwich, and A-la-Carte). ◦ Salads and other items (wraps) are available on the pizza,

nacho, and chicken lines.◦ You need to enter your lunch number (ID) to check out.◦ Be sure to clean up your table areas for the next group.◦ Helpful tip: Bring your lunch the first couple of days if you are

worried about too many choices.

Liv’n the Knight Life

Cell Phones (RM) ◦ Off and out of sight from 7:30 – 2:30 p.m. in all areas.

Dress Code (RM)◦ Clothing

◦ No undergarments can be visible (girls and boys).◦ No garments under your outer garments may be visible (i.e. basketball shorts,

athletic shorts, etc.).◦ Slogans and pictures must be G rated.

◦ Backpacks, book bags, etc. are not allowed during the school day. Store them in your locked locker.

NOTE: Do not share your locker or combination with anyone. You are responsible for the contents of your locker.