Welcome to 2nd Semester!!! All students will report to their Advisory class at 8:30 AM to pick up their schedule.
ACADEMICS: R2i2 Bus Schedule
Students should report to the bus lot at least 10 minutes before the bus departs Ridge View. If they attend R2i2 in the afternoon, they can pick up their lunch in the cafeteria without waiting in line. They just need to let the Administration and Sudexo know.
December’s Teacher of the Month
Congratulations Mrs. Riffe. Students selected her as December’s Teacher of the Month. Council had the pleasure of recognizing Ms. Riffe as the December Teacher of the Month!! Please send congratulations to her and check out the awesome things our students have said about all teachers here!
More details and events can be found on our website.
Community: MCEC’s Upcoming FREE Webinars
Check out MCEC’s (Military Child Education Coalition) is offering two free webinars this week. On January 18th, their Effective Listening webinar will provide the keys to effective communication between a parent and a child, proven discipline strategies that reinforce self-discipline and build self-esteem, and the do’s and don’ts of effective listening. To register for this webinar, click here.
On the following day, January 19th, MCEC is offering an interactive webinar to explore a variety of parenting styles, their strengths, and their weaknesses. Specific examples of the researched-based Balanced Parenting style will be shared including strategies for parents who want to transition to this style of parenting. To register for this webinar, click here.
This is the last day students can make up their EOC and final exams. Remember EOCs count 20% of your final average. Those who have not taken their exams or EOCs will have one more opportunity TODAY.
Below is a picture of one of our very own BLAZERS Justyn Colon Rodriguez who is a graduating Senior. He has received a GRAND TOTAL of ONE MILLION dollars in Scholarship money! He has worked extremely hard and I believe he deserves recognition amongst his peers and Ridge View Staff! We are so proud of you!!!
Check your email for your child’s EOC testing locations. Students also received them in their school email.
Have You Submitted Your Impact Aid Survey?
Click HERE to review instructions to accessing the Online Imact Aid form.
WE NEED YOUR HELP. If you haven’t submitted your child’s Impact Aid form, please do so TODAY. This federal program is designed to assist any school districts with children whose parents are on active duty in the Armed Forces or work on federal property or who live on federal property.
You can find the Impact Aid Survey is in your Parent Portal account under Student Fees. It will take no more than 5 minutes to complete. Please complete the survey TODAY if you can. The deadline is THIS Saturday, January 15th.
Check your email for your child’s EOC testing locations. Students also received them in their school email.
COMMUNITY: Information Night, Tuesday, Jan 11th
Please share with your families and friends who 8th graders. We want them to see all the great things happening AT THE VIEW.
ACADEMICS: Don’t Forget to Check Your Child’s Attendance
Does your child have more than 10 unexcused absences? If so, he/she may be in danger of receiving an FA (Failure due to Attendance) for any semester course that has a final grade of 60 or higher. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact your child’s counselor or administrator soon. Please submit all attendance documentation by Thursday, January 13th.
Juniors, Do You Want to Go Off-Campus for Lunch?
Click image to print application.
ACADEMICS: Apply Today. Deadlines are In January
Want More Information? Click on the name of each scholarship.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF): DEADLINE: TOMORROW, January 12th. Grants up to $30,000 over 4 years to complement your financial aid packet. Recipients will attend JRF’s annual Mentoring & Leadership Conference and regional events throughout the year.
APIA Scholars: DEADLINE:Wednesday, January 26at 5:00 PM. Scholarships range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. Available to students of Asian or Pacific Islander heritage pursuing an undergraduate degree at any U.S. college or university.
More details about this week’s events can be seen on our website.
ACADEMICS: 5th & 7th Period Exams TOMORROW,1/10
English 2 Reading EOC is also tomorrow. An email containing testing locations was sent to all parents and students. English 2 students who did not take their Writing EOC last week will make it up on January 10th as well.
ACADEMICS: Is Your Chromebook Ready for EOC Testing?
If your child is currently in a semester Algebra 1, English 2, Biology 1, or U.S. History class, a school-issued Chromebook is required for End-of-Course (EOC) testing. We may not have enough loaner devices for students to use so it is imperative that they check their Chromebooks during the Winter Break to make sure they are ready for EOC testing. If there are issues, please have them follow the instructions below.
Black History Month Nominations 2022
Click the image to submit your nomination.
It is once again time to nominate persons for consideration for Richland Two’s Black History Month Honoree program. The theme for 2022 is “Pathways to Purpose, Inspiring the Future.” The district is recognizing individuals from the Richland Two community who have demonstrated unique and significant contributions to Black history and culture. The program will be live this year (assuming pandemic restrictions do not prohibit gathering in person) at 6:00 PM on Monday, February 28, 2022, at the R2i2 Conference Center.
ACADEMICS: Students Working During the Winter Break?
Complete Ridge View’s Work-Based Learning. Not only can you get 1 or 2 elective credits for working off-campus, you can also receive your CCR (College & Career Ready) credential needed to receive your purple ticket for graduation.
Scholarship Applications Closing In January
Click the image to learn more about College Board’s Scholarship Partners & Programs
