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:

Personal Educational Plans (PEP) 9 th grade English Mathematics Science Social Sciences PE/health Electives 10 th grade English Mathematics Science PE Electives 11th grade English Mathematics Science * Social Sciences Electives * college entrance requirement not graduation requirement 12 th 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!

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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!Dr. SeussI 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 9 th grade Ill Dept. of Public Health physical forms for sports. Administrations of prescription meds: Please contact our school nurse, Mrs. O’Neill, Administration of over-the counter meds: Please contact our school nurse, Mrs. O’Neill, Emergency cards: Please complete and return the emergency cards

Richwoods High School Contacts Richwoods High School web-site: Principal – Ms. Cindy Clark Attendance Mr. Lingenfelter: School Nurse: Counseling Center:

Liv’n the Knight Life Morning Procedures (BR) ◦Be at your bus stop min. early on 1 st 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, , 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.