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Welcome to Ridley High School

Welcome to Ridley High School. Parents of the Class of 2016. High School Administration. Mr. Bill Mills, Principal Mrs. Susanne DiBianca, Assistant Principal Mr. Dave Maiers, Assistant Principal Mrs. Deena Wasson, Assistant Principal. Three-Fold Plan

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Welcome to Ridley High School

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  1. Welcome to Ridley High School Parents of the Class of 2016

  2. High School Administration • Mr. Bill Mills, Principal • Mrs. Susanne DiBianca, Assistant Principal • Mr. Dave Maiers, Assistant Principal • Mrs. Deena Wasson, Assistant Principal

  3. Three-Fold Plan • Brief General Session and share basic points of interest. • Learn more about our curriculum and other information about Ridley High School. • Discuss 9th grade Emerald Academy Program.

  4. Points of Interest • CFF Computers (700 laptops) • CPS System (1100 units) • Wireless Connection • Dual Enrollment Opportunities • Outside Environmental Classroom • Pool

  5. Sphere of Influence • Attendance and Promptness • Dress Code and Behavior • Academic Rigor • Homework • Involvement in school activities

  6. Structure • 4 x 4 Block (81 minutes) • 7:45 - 2:24 • 15 minute reading block • Testing: PSSA, PSAT, SAT, AP

  7. Core Curriculum • English - full year • Math - integrated (CorePlus) • Social Studies – Human Geography • Science - Physics or Environmental • Physics First Program - 9th grade nationwide; corresponds to CorePlus • Gym & Wellness (Physical Education/Health) • 2 Electives (may include additional math) STUDENTS SHOULD TAKE MOST DEMANDING ACADEMIC PROGRAM OF WHICH THEY ARE CAPABLE

  8. Guidance Counselors • 7 Counselors • 1 for Emerald Academy and 9th Grade Academy • With exception of Academies, students remain with same counselor for 4 years • Groups, Classroom Guidance, Individual Guidance

  9. Welcome Walk • Starts after 4th of July holiday • Monday through Thursday • Starts after 4PM • Reminder about summer reading • Face to name for students and parents • General information and FAQs

  10. RHS Clubs & Activities • Archive (yearbook) • Art Club • Chorus • Clay & Sculpture • Dance Team • FBLA • German Club • Green Raider (newspaper) • Hi-Q • Interact • Interscholastic Athletics • ITS (drama) • Leo Club • Mock Trial • Band • SADD • S.P.E.A.K. • Step Team • Student Senate • Windscript (literary magazine) • WRHS TV • WRSD Radio

  11. Registration • Booklet and Card distributed on Thursday, 1/19/12 • Information on district website: • http://www.ridleysd.k12.pa.us High School Parent Resources 2012-2013Course Selection Guide Math Acceleration Form

  12. Registration Card

  13. Back of Registration Card

  14. Counselor Visitation • January 25: Colts • January 26: Raiders • January 27: Vikings • February 3: All signed cards due to homeroom teachers • February 10: Emerald Academy Applications due to counselor

  15. Honors/Emerald Academy College Prep Career/College Prep (Flex) General Academic Advanced speed - 4 year college Students considering 2-4 year college Students wishing to explore both options (Spec Ed in Math, English, Social Studies, Science) Special Education (IEP) Levels at Ridley High School

  16. Parent/Student Glossary • Glossary of Commonly Used Terms • See Parent Resources on High School website

  17. Questions???

  18. Emerald Academy

  19. Emerald Academy Documentation • Application forprogram (3 teachers, counselor, parent, student) • Registration for summer CorePlus 1 program • Information about Academy program • www.ridleysd.k12.pa.us • High School • Programs and Services • Emerald Academy

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