January 2016 Senior Newsletter

 Class of 2016
January 2016
WELCOME to Senior Year
Angie Murphy, Principal 727-774-3900 - rhs.pasco.k12.fl.us - @Ridgewood_Rams
SENIOR YEAR EXPENSESDEADLINES APPROACHING!!
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
FEBRUARY 2ND 6:00-7:00
*High School Seniors and Parents, the next few months will be
crucial in applying for financial aid such as scholarships,
grants, and loans. If you have questions such as “Where do I
start applying for Financial Aid? What does FASFA stand for
and what do I need to apply? Then you must attend our
Financial AID night to find out more. Dinner will be served at
5:15- First come, First Served. Additional resources will be
available such as insurance and job information.
The First Semester of your Senior Year is over. Your
Graduation Fees deadline is January 31st. Every student
will be measured and a cap and gown will be ordered, no
exceptions. Remember we have the School Pay credit card
payment option which is available on the RHS website. If you
need to be set up on a payment plan, please complete the
Ram’s Rescue paperwork with School Social Worker, Ms.
Clukey-Chenard.
Required:
• Senior Graduation Fees (Diploma, Medallions, Cords,
Senior Activities, Senior Shirt, Cap and Gown): $85
(Deadline January 31st)
• Athletic Participation Fee: $60 1st sport, $40 2nd sport
(Collected prior to PLAYING the sport)
PROM - APRIL 8TH 7PM-11PM
Prom will be at the Kapok Tree in Clearwater, FL. Tickets go
on sale 3/14-4/7 for $65 per person. See Mrs. Krupyak or Ms.
Ortiz for more information. If you have a non-RHS guest, they
must be approved by administration no later than 4/7.
GRAD BASH 2016
APRIL 23RD 7PM-2AM
Optional:
• Yearbook ($60) & Senior Ads (August-March)
• Graduation Announcements (September-December)
• Senior Panoramic Picture $13 (February 10)
• Prom Tickets $65 Kapok Tree (April 8th)
• Grad Bash $110 Universal Studios (April 23rd)
ATTENDANCE is the key to success! Students who are on the
Loss of Privilege list will not be able to attend Prom or Grad
Bash! Please remember that all absences are a concern coming to school is part of being a responsible adult.
CLASS OF 2016 REMIND Students in good standing may purchase a Grad Bash ticket
which includes entrance to both Universal Studios and Islands
of Adventure. Price is $110 and covers bus and entrance into
both parks. Students will need to cover the cost of meals and
any other expenses. Jason Derulo is performing. There will be
a mandatory information meeting for all students attending to
go over rules and expectations. We must sell 50 seats to go.
Tickets sales begin January 25, see Mrs. Smith or pay by
credit card on the Ridgewood website.
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TEXT: @rams16 to (954) 320-0785 or 81010
Email: rams16@mail.remind.com
Twitter: @2016Rhs_Seniors
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/RidgewoodHighSchoolClassOf2016
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SENIOR PRIVILEGES
All Seniors must wear their badges while on Campus
All Seniors have the opportunity to obtain a parking permit
(must fill out the form and take the safe driving class) and
personalize a parking spot.
All Seniors are able to eat lunch on the Senior Patio
JANUARY SCHOLARSHIP LETTER
Please visit the RHS Website to find out the deadlines for
current scholarships. For further information, contact Mr. Kelly
in Room 105. http://rhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/wpcontent/uploads/rhs/2016/01/SCHOLARSHIP-NEWSLETTER5-2015.pdf
PASCO EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Scholarship applications for 2016 graduating seniors are
available online through January 31st.
www.pascoeducationfoundation.org
Class of 2016
January 2016
WELCOME to Senior Year
Angie Murphy, Principal 727-774-3900 - rhs.pasco.k12.fl.us - @Ridgewood_Rams
CLASS OF 2016 CONTACTS:
Tisha Doohen, Assistant Principal
tdoohen@pasco.k12.fl.us 774-3973
Lucinda Nelson, School Counselor
lsnelson@pasco.k12.fl.us 774-3965
Derek Delgardo, Graduation Coach
ddelgard@pasco.k12.fl.us 774-3848
Diane Clukey-Chenard, School Social Worker
dclukey@pasco.k12.fl.us 774-3946
Diane Wegenaar, Bookkeeper
dwegenaa@pasco.k12.fl.us 774-3917
Class Sponsors:
Angela Smith, aasmith@pasco.k12.fl.us
Stacey Hannigan, shanniga@pasco.k12.fl.us
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS
TO GRADUATE ON TIME?
STANDARD 4-YEAR CREDIT DIPLOMA
24 Credit Required
English
4.0 credits
Math
4.0 credits
Science
3.0 credits
Social Studies
3.0 credits
Fine/Performing Art
1.0 credit
HOPE
1.0 credit
Electives
8.0 credits
GPA Requirement
2.0 unweighted cumulative GPA (all)
1 Full Online Virtual Course
Assessment Requirement
FCAT 2.0 Reading – 245 or Above
(or concordant score on ACT (19) / SAT (430) )
Pass the Algebra 1 EOC or a 97 on the Math PERT
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE
CLASS OF 2016
**Dates & events are subject to change
Quarter 3 Starts – January 19
Winter Spirit Week – January 25-29
Senior Panoramic/Graduation Contract – February TBD
PERT Math Test – February 1-5
Financial Aid Night – February 2
Spring Madness Spirit Week – March 14-18
Spring Pep Rally – March 14
Talent Show – March 17
Quarter 3 Ends – March 18
Spring Break – March 21-28
FCAT Reading/Algebra 1 EOC Retakes – March 28-April 8
Prom – April 8 (Kapok Tree)
Grad Bash – April 23 (Universal Studios)
PERT Test – May TBD
AP Exams – May 2-13
Senior Spirit Week – May 15-20
Senior Night of Excellence Awards Ceremony – May 17
6PM RHS Gym
Online Classes Completed to be Eligible to Participate in
the June 3rd Graduation – May 20
Senior Exams – May 20-24
Senior Countdown – May 24 2:45PM
Senior Breakfast/Checkout – May 25 9AM-11:30AM
Mandatory Graduation Practice – May 26 & 27 8:30AM12PM
Graduation – June 3 6:30PM RHS Gymnasium
PERT - MATH
All Seniors who still need to pass the Algebra EOC graduation
requirement will need to take the PERT Math test on your
scheduled day February 1st thru February 5th.
ACT/SAT ACT 2016 Test Dates:
2/6, 4/9, 6/11
http://www.actstudent.org
SAT 2016 Test Dates:
1/23, 3/5, 5/7, 6/4
http://sat.collegeboard.org
Fee waivers for students that qualify, see Ms. Maertin.