richwoods high school - Peoria Public Schools

RICHWOODS
HIGH SCHOOL
Knights’ Notes
Cynthia Clark, Principal
Brandon Caffey, Michael Holland, Pat Sell, June Smothers,
Asst. Principals
RHS OFFICE
HOURS:
MAY 2014
Main Office Hours
7:00-4:00
Asst. Principals’ Office
7:00-3:30
ATTENDANCE
REPORTING
693-4442
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun
4
IB TESTING:MAY 5-23
1
UNDERCLASS FINALS:
MAY 29-JUNE 2
SENIOR CELEBRATION:
MAY 28
GRADUATION PRACTICE:
MAY 30
GRADUATION:
MAY 31
Wed
Thu
7 PSAE MAKEUP
Fri
1 FLAG
2 FLAGS
TRYOUTS
6-9 P.M.
JUDGED
5:30 P.M.
Sat
3
MEETING
7:00 P.M.
HONORS NIGHT
7:00 P.M.
8 PSAE
MAKEUP
9 MCJROTC
CONCERT & VISUAL
ARTS SHOW
7 :00 P.M.
10
12
13 STERLING
14
15
16
17
21 SENIOR FINAL
22 SENIOR
FINALS
23 SENIOR
FINALS
24
AWARDS NIGHT
MERIT BANQUET
19
20
TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
PREPARED
26 NO SCHOOL 27 SENIOR FINALS 28 SENIOR
MEMORIAL
DAY
LAST DAY FOR
SENIORS
CELEBRATION
5-11 P.M.
29 UNDERCLASS 30 UNDERCLASS
31 GRADUATION
FINALS
10:00 A.M.
FINALS
GRADUATION
PRACTICE
JUNE 2014
Sun
Mon
2 UNDERCLASS
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
3
4
5
6
7
FINALS
LAST DAY OF
SCHOOL
AP EXAMS:MAY 5-23
SENIOR FINALS:
MAY 22-27
Tue
5 SPRING CHORAL 6 PTO
11
May 26-Memorial
Day-No School;
18
May 27-Last Day
Of School For
Seniors;
25
June 2-Last Day Of
School For
Students Grades
9-11;
June 3-Last Day
for Teachers
Mon
8
9
10
11
121
13
14 ACT @
RHS
15
16
17
18
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25
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Plans for Austin Strong Benefit Underway-Strong for a Reason 23
Recently, the son of Toni Strong, an English teacher at Richwoods, was involved in a serious
car crash. There will be a benefit for the Strong family to help with medical bills.
Plans are currently underway for a benefit for Austin Strong. Austin is a Washington
Community High School senior who was involved in a car accident on January 22, 2014. After
several surgeries, Austin is now home and his recovery continues. Friends of the Strong family
are organizing a benefit to help with medical bills. The benefit will be held on Friday, May 23,
2014 at Countryside Banquet Facility in Washington. Save the date, as there will be something
for all ages. Tentative plans include a pasta dinner from 5-8 P.M., bucket drops, silent auction,
50/50 raffle, and live entertainment from 9-11 P.M. Tickets will be available for purchase at
the following businesses: Brunks, Hot Heads, Keps, Lindys, Russell’s,
TeamWorks, Washington Chamber of Commerce, Washington Community Bank, and
Washington Park District. A frisbee golf tournament will be held on Saturday, May 24. There
will also be a cut-a-thon at Hot Heads on Sunday, April 27 from Noon-4:00 P.M. Donations
can be made to the following: Benefit for Austin Strong, c/o: Washington Community Bank,
1895 Washington Road, Washington, IL, 61571. For more information, visit our Facebook
page at “Strong for a Reason”, or contact Jill McCaughey at (309)645-2144.
All outstanding school fees are due by the end of the current school year.
Unpaid fees have been included on all report cards and progress reports this year.
SENIORS:
Unpaid fees are due by May 30th.
Payment can be made online through Family Access or in the main office @ RHS.
Please note: Personal checks will not be accepted after May 1st.
Payment arrangements can be made by contacting the
RHS treasurer @ 693-4400 ext. 30131.
Did you miss purchasing your yearbook when you were an
underclassman? We have extra yearbooks dating back to the
early 60s. If you, or your parents, need a yearbook, email
Dr. Kerns at dan.kerns@psd150.org or to Ms. Joanna Moe at
joanna.moe@psd150.org to purchase a back issue. All books
are $50.
Voter registration is open to any student who will be 18 by Nov 4,
2014. Bring two forms of ID to Room 167
before or after school to register!
Free lollipop!
Richwoods High School’s
2nd Semester Final Exam Schedule 2014 Seniors
Thursday, May 22nd
First Hour Exam: 7:30A.M. – 9: 05A.M (5 minute announcements)
Second Hour Exam: - 9:10A.M. - 10:40A.M.
Snack Break: 10:40A.M. – 10:55A.M.
Third Hour Exam: 10:55A.M. – 12:30P.M.
Dismiss at 12:30P.M.
Friday, May 23rd
Fourth Hour Exam: 7:30A.M. – 9:05A.M. (5 minute announcements)
Fifth Hour Exam: 9:10A.M. – 10:40A.M.
Dismiss at 10:40A.M.
Tuesday, May 27th
Sixth Hour Exam: 7:30A.M. – 9:05A.M. (5 minute announcements)
Seventh Hour Exam: 9:10A.M. – 10:40A.M.
Dismiss at 10:40A.M.
***Seniors are allowed to be dismissed at the listed times each day. There will be no district transportation provided.
If they do not leave campus at the dismissal times, then the principal needs to make arrangements for students to be
supervised in a classroom to eliminate disruption issues in the building.
Richwoods High School’s
2nd Semester Underclass Final Exam Schedule 2014
Thursday, May 29th
First Hour Exam: 7:30A.M. – 9: 05A.M. (5 minutes announcements)
Second Hour Exam: - 9:10A.M. - 10:40A.M.
Snack Break: 10:40A.M. – 10:55A.M.
Third Hour Exam: 10:55A.M. – 12:30P.M.
Dismiss at 12:30P.M.
Friday, May 30th
Fourth Hour Exam: 7:30A.M. – 9:05A.M. (5 minutes announcements)
Fifth Hour Exam: 9:10A.M. – 10:40A.M.
Dismiss at 10:40A.M.
Monday, June 2nd
Sixth Hour Exam: 7:30am – 9:05am (5 minute announcements)
Seventh Hour Exam: 9:10am – 10:40am
Dismiss at 10:40am
Exam Exemption Policy - Summary
Students in District 150 may waive their final exams if they meet the following
requirements listed below with the exception of district common assessments:
 The student must have written permission from their parent/guardian for each
course the student will exempt.
 The student must have maintained a “B” average or higher in the class.
 The student may not have accumulated more than 10 tardies during the year.
The student may not have accumulated more than 5 tardies for the few
designated semester classes.
 The student cannot have any unexcused absences from school or class for the
year. The student cannot have any unexcused absences from school or class
for the few designated semester classes.
 The student cannot have accumulated more than 5 excused absences per class
period during the year, excluding college visitation days. Students are allowed
three college visitation days per year, but documentation from the admission’s
department stating students were in attendance on their college campus must
be presented. Approved absences for the observance of religious holidays will
not be counted against the student. The student cannot have accumulated more
than 3 excused absences per class period during the semester, excluding
college visitation days for the few designated semester classes. As above,
documentation must be provided.
 The student may not have more than 2 in-school suspensions in order to
exempt yearlong classes. The student cannot have any in-school suspensions
in order to exempt the few designated semester classes.
 The student may not have an out-of-school suspension during the year.
 Note: Student absences for approved school-related activities do not count in
attendance totals for exams (i.e. golf, Brown Bag It).
Procedures to Request Waiver of Exams
1. Beginning April 14, 2014, obtain an exam waiver form from the main office or
the assistant principals’ office.
2. Any time between April 15, 2014 and May 9, 2014, any student requesting to
waive exams must submit completed forms to assistant principals’ office.
Forms may be submitted before or after school and during lunch. All forms
are due by 3:00 P.M. on May 9, 2014. Please note that students must submit
their own forms and sign a log at the time of submission.
3. Seniors will be informed of waivers by their teachers on May 16, 2014.
4. Underclassmen will be informed of waivers by their teachers on May 23, 2014.
5. Students with questions about the waivers should see their assistant principal
before or after school or during lunch.
The Knights’ baseball team is, again, selling Cardinal tickets for May 18th
vs. the Atlanta Braves. Once again, following the Cardinal game, the
Knights will be playing at 4:30 P.M. vs. Collinsville HS. Get your tickets
now! For information, contact Doug Goessman in Room 182, or see a
member of the baseball program.
The entire Richwoods’ staff would like to thank
Lynne Swanson, Rene` Smethers, and the PTO for
all of your help and support this past year. All of your
hard work and dedication is deeply appreciated!!!
Girls' basketball camp will be held on June 9-12th at
RHS. Check out the website for more information
at http://www.psd150.org/Domain/524
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
As the end of the school year approaches, it is time to think about summer activities for teens. Teens
sitting around the house for the summer are more likely to get involved in negative activities due to the
lack of structured time.
It isn’t too late to look for a summer job. If your teen isn’t able to find a summer job, there are plenty of
volunteer opportunities they can pursue. Teens can volunteer at an animal shelter, senior citizen center,
food bank, library, or organize a drive to collect back-to-school supplies for kids who can’t afford to buy
them for the next school year. Check out www.dosomething.org for more volunteer ideas.
What about grandparent, aunt, uncle or another relative that lives nearby? Do they need a hand with
some gardening, minor handy work, child care or housekeeping? This gives teens something positive to
do while strengthening family bonds.
Below is a list of some on-going positive activities that you may want to consider for your
student this summer:
Summer Band & Orchestra
Ages 8-18. Learn to play a variety of music, from jazz to country, while performing at a variety of
locations in central Illinois. Students are grouped by skill level; SeniorSummer Band is available for high
school students. Call 681-2861 (offered through the Peoria Park
District).
Illinois Central College's College for Kids
Illinois Central College has offered College for Kids as a summer staple. Enrollment begins April 18,
2011 at 8 A.M. It is offered twice during the summer, with Session I on June 13-23 and Session II going
from July 11-21. The Monday through Thursday classes cost $70.00. A wide range of classes are
offered, such as theater, drawing, chemistry, and much more. Please visit http://apps.icc.edu/cfk/
index.php for more information.
Bradley University's BU Kids
Bradley University offers BU Kids as a way to get middle school and high school-aged kids into the
swing of college. These classes are valuable tutoring lessons to help one's child succeed, and include
the following: Bradley's America Reads Tutoring Program, Jim Les Basketball Camp, Multicultural
Broadcasting Workshop, the Paula Buscher Basketball Camp, Reading Programs for Children and
Adults, Summer Forensics Institute, and World of Wonder. The courses have varying costs, with
America Reads being the least expensive and Summer Forensics Institute being the most expensive.
Please visit the links at www.bradley.edu/bukids /.
Peoria Park District Summer Activities
Peoria Park District is a great way to entertain and educate your kids over the summertime before
school starts again. A wide range of classes are offered that are going on all the time. These classes
range from yoga to teaching kids about wild animals to basketball and kick-boxing aerobics. These activities are always playing in Peoria in the regular schedule book. The courses generally have a $4.25
drop-in fee and are $45 for 12 visits. More information can be found at http://www.peoriaparks.org/.
Outdoor Fun
Get outside for some fresh air and sunshine at the Forest Park Nature Center (no website; 5809 Forest
Park Drive, Peoria; 309-686-3360). This nature preserve is situated along the Illinois River and covers
540 acres. Enjoy 7 miles of hiking trails, a natural history museum, a bird observation room, and an
assortment of programs throughout the year. Or, you could take your family for a day of fishing. At the
North Charter Oak Lake (no website; Orange Prairie Road, Peoria; 309-681-2900), you'll find a 6.4-acre
lake stocked with bass, sunfish, bluegill, carp and catfish, along with a paved trail and three fishing
piers. Fish for bluegill, sunfish, and bass in the small pond at the Sommer Park North (no website; 6600
N. Basket Oak Drive, Peoria; 309-681-2900). Your family can also enjoy the walking trails, basketball
courts, playground, and skateboard park while you're there.
RICHWOODS’ COUNSELORS:
Ron Dwyer - K-P
Yvonne Look - F-J
Mike McKenna - A-E
Patti Simmons - Q-Z
SPECIAL SERVICES’ COORDINATOR:
Ericka Doan
NATIONAL ACT TEST DATES
Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
June 14, 2014
May 9, 2014
May 10 - 23, 2014
Sign up at www.actstudent.org
COLLEGES VISITING RHS
Information on colleges visiting RHS is now available online. Students can
see which colleges and universities are visiting RHS by clicking on the
COUNSELOR CALENDAR. The link is located on the left side of the
“Guidance Office” page, which is located under “Programs and Services”
on the Richwoods’ website.
Attention Graduating Seniors and Parents: The guidance staff will be going to the senior
English classrooms on May 21, Wednesday, in order to help seniors fill out a final transcript
request. This final transcript request will be expected to be filled out by all seniors. If a senior is
not present on the 21st or doesn’t fill out a final transcript request, it is the student’s
responsibility to make sure that one does get filled out at a later time. The final transcript will
be sent to the designated college, university, or other institution of the students’ choosing. An
official transcript is required by all colleges and universities to complete the enrollment into that
school .This is an important document and seniors should be prepared to have a serious and final
destination in mind prior to May 21. Multiple copies will not be mailed out , rather, one final
transcript will be free of charge.
Reminder: The definition of “official” transcript is one that is sent directly from one institution
(Richwoods High School) to the another receiving institution (the college or university of your
choice). “Official means that it carries the signature from the school and it is sealed with the
school seal. If a student wishes a transcript to be mailed to their own personal address rather
than a post- secondary institution, the transcript cannot be “official”, as it will be in the hands of
the student or the student’s parent. These transcripts will not carry the school seal and will not
be signed, but instead will be marked “issued to student” and cannot be forwarded on by the
student or parent themselves at a later time, as colleges and post- secondary institutions
will not accept “unofficial” transcripts for the final transcript. Post- graduation, any
transcript requests will be handled by the school’s registrar and not the school
counselor.
Registration on the
back!
Senior
Celebration 2014
Questions?
Attention,
E-mail:
Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 jenjimlinehan@yahoo.com
seniors!
5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
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May 28th.
May 9th, the deadline to get the free Senior
One last
night in the Celebration t-shirt. Register today to be sure
that you get a t-shirt. We will not order shirts afwoods!
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REGISTRATION FORM FOR THE
SENIOR CELEBRATION
___$25.00 Yes, register me for the party! I want to be a part of the
Richwoods’ Senior Celebration Party on May 28th. Doors open at
4:45 P.M.
Student Name _________________
Phone #____________ ID# _______________
Please circle your t-shirt size:
S M L XL XXL XXXL (t-shirt is included in the price of the
registration)
Registration Deadline: You must have your registration in by
Friday, May 9th if you want a senior t-shirt. We cannot order t-shirts
after this date.
Please deliver or mail form with a check payable to Richwoods’ PTO to
the following address:
Richwoods High School, 6301 N. University, Peoria IL, 61614
DONATIONS
Attention, parents! Would you like to help make the seniors’
evening more enjoyable? Please send in a monetary donation.
In April, you can go to www.psd150.org/domain/409, and
then go to the PTO sign-ups to sign-up to send in a food or
drink item. All donation money will be used for the celebration. Thank you!
REPORT CARD DATE:
4th: June, 2014
SCHOLARSHIPS
Please remind your seniors to bring in copies of scholarship award leters to the counseling
office. Information on scholarships is available on our website. Go to www.psd150.org, and
select “Richwoods High School” from the box at the top left of the page. Click on the
“Guidance Office” tab under “Programs & Services”. The scholarship link is located on the
left side of the page. Scholarship search engines are a useful way to locate national
scholarships. Please visit the “Useful Websites” tab located on the “Guidance Office” page for
links.
GRADUATION PRACTICE
RHS graduation practice will be held on May 30th at
10:00 A.M. at the Bradley Renaissance Coliseum.
Busing will be provided to and from the Coliseum.
Students will not be allowed to park in the garage next
to the Coliseum. Pick up time at RHS is 9:00 A.M. and
return time is 11:15 A.M.
GRADUATION
RHS graduation will be held on May 31, 2014 at
10:00 A.M. at the Bradley Renaissance
Coliseum. Please make sure you mark you
calendar!