Guaranteed Learning for All Students

Principal’s Message

RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL

March 2018 Newsletter

March 23 - Half Day of School End of 3rd Marking Period March 30 - No School

April 2 - 6 Spring Break April 9 - Classes Resume April 10 - 7 a.m. Breakfast for 9-11th grade - SAT for 11th Graders - PSAT for 9th & 10th Graders April 20-22 H.S. Musical Performance May 4– Prom At Alexander’s Banquet Facility, Marysville May 17 Senior Awards

May 23 Graduation

May 31 Undergraduate Awards

Important State Testing Information

As required by the Michigan Department of Education, the SAT will be administered to all juniors on Tuesday, April 10. Freshman and sophomores will be testing April 10, taking the PSAT for the 10th grade and PSAT 8/9 for the 9th grade. Seniors are required to attend school this day. They will be working on a senior project for their English class. All students need to arrive by 7:40. A complimentary breakfast will be served to all students from 7:00 to 7:30 in the HS cafeteria. This is a full day of school.

Additionally, juniors will be taking the required M-Step and Work Keys during the week of April 16th.

Taking and receiving a valid score on the state tests or their equivalent is a graduation requirement. Given this high stakes reality for students, it is critical that each person prepares ap-propriately. Below are some tips.

1. Practice, practice, practice. Most teachers design lessons that teach students the skills needed to pass the test. The best practice is outstanding classroom attendance and diligent completion of homework.

2. Eat a good breakfast the morning of the test.

3. Do not drink beverages for an hour before the test and go to the bathroom before the test begins. A full bladder impacts concentration and lowers performance.

4. Get a full night’s sleep. For high school students nine hours is a must every night.

5. Wear comfortable clothing.

6. Pace yourself. There is plenty of time to complete the test so relax and focus.

7. Review your answers. This is one of the most helpful methods for clarifying what you have written.

Richmond High School is dedicated to instituting high standards, teaching students through dynamic instruction and incorporating the latest technological advances.

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion ,military status, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation), disability, age (except as authorized by law,) height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or employment. Inquiries related to any nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Superintendent, 35276 Division Road, Richmond, MI 48062, (586) 727-3565.

3rd Quarter end is fast approaching – March 23

Tracking SENIOR Grades is Critical

The second semester is here and there are 50 days left be-fore graduation. It is critical that all seniors track whether they have met their credits for graduation. It is also im-portant that they are passing their required classes this se-mester. Parents and students can log into Power School to check the current grades. Inevitably, each year, students wait until the last minute to finish a course online or credit recovery and jeopardize their participation in the graduation ceremo-ny. Parents and students please pay close attention to these end of the year requirements.

Congratulations to the RHS Top Ten Graduates of the Class of 2018

Carley Barjaktarovich Sophia Kesler

Clayton Maksymiuk Anna Maxwell Jessica Weaver Haley Fortuna

Emily Simmons Michael Bullock

Courtney Tessmer Juliana Cieglo

We commend these students and their families for this extraordinary accomplishment. The top ten graduates will be honored at the RCS School Board Meeting on

May 14, 2018!

Breakfast Boosts

Brainpower!

We offer a variety of whole grains, fruit, milk and juice

Offered Daily at: Lee 7:25-7:50 am

Middle School 7:20-7:40 am High School 7:15-10:00 am

Join us for School Breakfast

There are still many scholarship opportunities available.

Lions Club Richmond Rotary Club

Richmond Education Foundation

Stop in the counseling office or visit the counseling webpage for the full

complete list.

Don’t let a great opportunity pass you by!

Good Afternoon,

My name is Heidi Dailey. I am President of the Detroit Arsenal’s Boys and Girls Club

Keystone. Every year we participate in a community project. This year, we have decided to re

-raise awareness for Flint and their water crisis. To play our part, we are asking our commu-

nities to donate cases of water bottles. Richmond High School will be accepting water bottles

from April 9th to April 20th.

Every case of water donated will count as .5 hours of community service for the stu-

dents to go towards their graduation service hours. The cases of water can be dropped off in

the Richmond High School office. In order for the hours to count, the student must fill out a

service form and have Mrs. Michon sign the form.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at hidee.d.23@gmail.com or Mrs. Michon at mmichon@richmond.k12.mi.us.

Thank you,

Heidi Dailey