Mrs. Heidler
What will be your Richard
Montgomery High School 12th
Grade experience?
Class of 2016!
Student Government Association:
• SGA President
Zack Khan
Class of 2016:
• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
Michael Riederer
Mitchell Dawson
Melissa Escobar
Victoria Cruz-Falk
MS. CONTINO
&
CLASS OFFICERS
Senior Activities
•
Day
Theme
Monday, 9/28
Tuesday, 9/29
Class Color
Tie Dye & TOGA (SENIORS ONLY)
*You must wear appropriate clothing
underneath your toga!
Dapper Day
Theme Day
Black & Gold
Wednesday, 9/30
Thursday, 10/1
Friday, 10/2
Friday, Oct. 2--Homecoming Game vs. WJ
Saturday, Oct. 3--Homecoming Dance
Senior Activities
• Senior Banquet: (April 2016)
• Prom @ Rockville Hilton (May 13, 2016)
• Last Day for Seniors: (May 2016)
• Graduation Rehearsal (June 8, 2016)
• Senior Picnic: (June 8, 2016)
• Graduation: June 10, 2015 @ DAR
Please check the school site for the most updated version. These dates may be changed as needed.
Class of 2015 Rocket Calendar of Events
(Updated September 2015)
Principal:
Damon Monteleone
[email protected]
Class of 2016 Administrator:
Kim Heidler
[email protected]
Graduation Coordinator:
Amy Weaver
[email protected]
Class of 2016 Sponsor:
Barbara Contino
[email protected]
The following timeline provides a general overview of upcoming events for seniors for the Class
of 2016. As needed, prior to each event more specific information will be shared with students
through RMBC, the Principal’s Newsletter, ConnectED messages, and Principal’s email blasts.
October
October 6: Government H.S.A. Administration (select students ONLY)
October 7: English H.S.A. Administration (select student ONLY)
October 8: Biology H.S.A. Administration (select students ONLY)
October 9: Algebra H.S. A. Administration (select students ONLY
October 14: PSAT Administered to Grades 9-11—SENIORS expected to attend afternoon classes arriving
by 11:45
October 19: Senior Pictures through English Classes
October 23: Final day for graduation speaker survey information
October 24: Final day to order a 2016 Yearbook for $85.00
October 28, 29, & 30: Senior portraits in the Dance Studio starting at 8:00 AM.
November
Please check the school site for the most updated version. These dates may be changed as needed.
Class of 2015 Rocket Calendar of Events
(Updated September 2015)
Principal:
OCTOBER
th
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Damon Monteleone
[email protected]
Class of 2016 Administrator:
Kim Heidler
[email protected]
Graduation Coordinator:
Amy Weaver
[email protected]
Class of 2016 Sponsor:
Barbara Contino
[email protected]
• On October 14th there will be
PSAT testing in the morning for
Grade 9-11 students.
The following timeline provides a general overview of upcoming events for seniors for the Class
of 2016. As needed, prior to each event more specific information will be shared with students
through RMBC, the Principal’s Newsletter, ConnectED messages, and Principal’s email blasts.
October
October 6: Government H.S.A. Administration (select students ONLY)
• SENIORS are expected to attend
classes after lunch.
October 7: English H.S.A. Administration (select student ONLY)
October 8: Biology H.S.A. Administration (select students ONLY)
October 9: Algebra H.S. A. Administration (select students ONLY
October 14: PSAT Administered to Grades 9-11—SENIORS expected to attend afternoon classes arriving
by 11:45
• You MUST ARRIVE by 11:45.
October 19: Senior Pictures through English Classes
October 23: Final day for graduation speaker survey information
October 24: Final day to order a 2016 Yearbook for $85.00
October 28, 29, & 30: Senior portraits in the Dance Studio starting at 8:00 AM.
November
RMHS Website >>>Student Page>>>Class of 2016 Information
Connect Ed Messages Providing Updates on Upcoming Events
Join the SENIORS ONLY
Facebook Group
MS. WEAVER,
GRADUATION COORDINATOR & ART
TEACHER EXTRAORDINAIRE
Did you fill out your cap and gown form?
1. Go to RMHS web page
2. Click on Student tab at the
top
3. Look under Class of 2016
Information
4. Fill out the form and
submit.
5. Then bring your SENIOR
FEE to school
SENIOR FEE
What: Check or money order
Amount: $50.00
Made Payable to: RMHS
Submit to: Ms. Contino, room 15
Do you know someone interesting or
cool that would make a great Key Note
Speaker for graduation?
• Look on the RM website – Student Page –
Class of 2016 section for a place to add your
Graduation Speaker suggestions!
• Google Doc Coming Soon!!
Senior Activities
Last but not Least…
• Senior Parent meetings:
– November
– March
• Pay your Senior Fee ($50) before
January 1, 2016
Senior Activities
Non-Negotiables to Participate:
• Pass ALL Classes (including no E3s!)
• No Discipline Issues!
• Senior Fee Paid
• Cap and Gown Form Submitted
• Graduation Rehearsal
• All Obligations Cleared/Paid
• DAR on time!
Graduation Requirements
• 22 credits
• 75 SSL hours –This is a state requirement
• HSA Requirements (Participate in Alg. 1 and English
10 HSA or PARCC testing, Pass Biology HSA or
complete Bridge Project)
• All financial obligations cleared!!!
Progress Towards Graduation
Subject
English
Social Studies
Science
Math
Physical Education
Health
Fine Arts
*Other Classes
Tech Ed
Total
Credits
4 (9, 10, 11, 12)
3 (req. US, NSL, MWH)
3 (1 Biological Science, 1 Physical Science)
4 (Algebra 1, Geometry)
1
0.5
1
4.5
1
22
Progress Towards Graduation
MCPS Promotion Policy
• The present promotion policy for high school students states the
following:
• Students must earn 5 credits to be promoted to 10th grade
• Students must earn 10 or more credits to be promoted to 11th grade
• Students must earn 15 or more credits to be promoted to 12th grade
End of
Total
Credits
Needed
Math
Credits
Required
English
Credits
Required
Science
Credits
Required
Social Studies Other
Credits
Credits
Required
Gr. 9
5
1
1
0
0
3
Gr. 10
10
2
2
1
1
4
Gr. 11
15
3
3
2
2
5
Gr. 12
22
4
4
3
3
8
Other Electives: 1.0 PE, .5 Health, 1.0 Tech, 1.0 Fine Arts, 4.5 other Electives
“Seventy percent
of success in
life is showing
Up.”
Woody Allen
School attendance is mandatory!
Excused Absences: Absences will not be
considered excused unless a note explaining
the absence is submitted to the attendance
office within three (3) school days of the
absence.
College Visits…Bring note 2-3 days in advance.
Lawful Absences from class…
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Certified illness of student
Death in the immediate family
State Emergency
Suspension
Failure to provide MCPS authorized transportation to
eligible students
Work or activity approved by school authorities
Court summons
Religious Holiday
Hazardous weather conditions
Unlawful Absences from class…
Any absence that does not fall into the previous
categories:
• Skipping
• Being more than 15 minutes late to class
• Being absent for any 15 minutes or more without
permission
• Being absent and not bringing in a note from a
parent within 3 days
Attendance
MCPS attendance policy and expectations
• Attendance is mandatory!
• Not attending impacts your grade, ability to earn
credit, and graduation.
• Attendance will be taken period-by-period and
consequences will be given period-by-period.
• Consequences are automatic and consistent across
all high schools
Attendance
MCPS Attendance Policy…
• 3 tardies (late to class) = 1 unlawful absence
• 3 unlawful absences = Notification of Possible
failure due to E3 begins
• Automatic notice to administrator/counselors
warning of possible failure
• Automatic letter to parents warning of
possible failure
• Phone call to parents regarding unlawful
absence
What happens when you have 5 unlawful absences
and are at risk of receiving an E3 in your course(s)?
Student
has 5
unlawful
absences
Letter
from
MCPS
sent to
parents/
guardians
Student’s
counselor
sends notice
to them
stating they
have 5
unlawful
absences.
Student
schedules
meeting with
counselor to
begin
Attendance
Intervention
Process
Within 5 school
days of receiving
notice
Student
meets with
counselor
and develops
Attendance
Intervention
Plan
Student
meets with
teacher to
finalize
Intervention
Plan
E3s HAPPEN!!!
So, REMEMBER…
It is the student’s (YOUR) responsibility to…
Begin the attendance intervention process,
Meet with his/her counselor,
Meet with his/her teacher, and
Uphold the agreement of the attendance intervention plan.
Failure to follow the attendance intervention process or uphold
the attendance intervention plan may result in the assignment
of an E3 (failure due to attendance) for the course.
This may impact your GPA & ability
to GRADUATE on time.
SHELTER-IN-PLACE
Evacuation
Reverse Evacuation
Drop, Cover, and Hold
Lockdown
Shelter-in-Place
Why: Public safety, severe weather, hazardous
material release
Listen for an announcement of a shelter-in-place
and do the following:
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Clear halls.
Report to your teacher for attendance.
Remain in classroom – no passes.
Follow all staff directions.
Evacuation
Why: An emergency is occurring in the building which
requires total evacuation at 300 feet away from the
building
Listen for an announcement of an evacuation and do
the following:
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Follow your teacher like a fire drill.
Report to your teacher for attendance.
Follow your teacher to 300 feet away from the building.
Follow all staff directions.
Reverse Evacuation
Why: An emergency is occurring outside of the
building which requires all students/staff/visitors
outside of the building to come inside
Listen for an announcement of a reverse evacuation
and do the following:
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If outside, follow your teacher inside.
If inside, follow the “shelter in place” process
Report to your teacher for attendance.
Stay out of the halls.
Follow all staff directions.
Drop, Cover, and Hold
Why: An emergency is occurring outside of the
building which requires all in the building to seek
immediate cover.
Listen for an announcement of a drop, cover, and hold
and do the following:
• Immediately drop to the ground, go under a sturdy
object (desk, table), and hold until further notice.
• Stay out of the halls.
• Follow all staff directions.
Lockdown
Why: Significant safety concern
Listen for an announcement of a lockdown alert and do the
following:
• Go to nearest securable (locked) location.
• Remain in secure and darkened classroom:
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Maintain silence
Do not use any electronic devices.
Ignore alarms and bells.
Do not open the locked classroom door.
• Follow all staff directions.
Locker Information
See Ms. Hernandez, RMHS Business Administrator,
with questions or for assistance
Locker Expectations:
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You are responsible for the locker you are assigned.
ONLY use the locker assigned to you.
Do Not give your locker combination to other students.
Do Not share lockers.
Bring your own locks for your lockers.
Put all valuables and electronics in a locked & secure
locker.
Locker Information
Important REMINDERS:
 You are responsible for any items found in your locker(s).
 You are considered the owner of any property found in
your locker(s).
 You face administrative consequences for using a locker
that does not belong to you.
 If you have any questions you should speak with a member
of the school security team or school administration.
Computer Usage
• All MCPS computers are to be used for approved
educational purposes only.
• Attempting to bypass MCPS web filtering policies is a
violation of the MCPS computer use policy.
• Do not share your computer password with anyone.
• Do not leave your computer open with your password
for others to access.
Computer Usage
Consequences for computer abuse:
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Detention
Parent contact/conference
Loss of computer privileges (no warnings)
Restitution for damages
Police referral
Avoid the HASSLEGet to class on time!
Green
Blue
Yellow
CELL PHONES AND PORTABLE
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
• Should not be visible or
used in any manner during
classroom/instructional
time
• During classroom/
instructional time they must
be turned off
• Kept out of sight in a book
bag, purse, or in your pockets
Head Covering
• Students must remove all head covering in the classroom
unless they have an approved religious reason.
• Head coverings will be allowed for all students before
school, during lunch, after school, and between passing
times in the halls.
• This privilege can be removed by administration at any time
if students do not follow staff requests. All other dress
code rules still apply.
DRESS CODE
Students will be expected to dress “casual-professional” for school–
as one would dress for a job.
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Clothing that does not cover your body
Pajamas and Slippers
Cut-up clothing
Tops that do not cover mid-section and
chest
Tops with Spaghetti straps
Exposed underwear (includes bras)
Distracting Clothing:
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contains inappropriate language
is sexually explicit
advocates prejudice, hate, and/or violence
advocates drug or alcohol use
If you are not in compliance with the
Dress Code, you will be asked to:
•Change/cover (if possible)
•Put on a RM shirt
•Have parent/guardian bring
you appropriate clothing
•Be placed in ISI or sent home
Bullying, harassment, or intimidation are serious
and will not be tolerated!
Intentional conduct, including verbal,
physical, or written (telephone, cell phone,
computer) that creates a hostile educational
environment.
Any reference to the word “Staff” includes the following people:
 Teachers
 Substitutes
 Building Service Personnel
 Bus Personnel
 Office Personnel
 Adult Volunteers
 Support Staff
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a
positive, productive, and responsible manner at all
times. Students are required to demonstrate behavior that
does not interfere with the rights or safety of others and
does not disturb the orderly business of the school.
Consequences:
• Involvement of City and/or County Police
• Administrative Consequences:
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Expulsion
Referral to school other than RMHS
Out of school suspension
ISI
Parent contract
Detention
• Referral to security team leader:
– Detention
– Parent contact
– ISI
• Referral to security
• Teacher Consequence
Keep up the good work
and have a
wonderful senior year!
College!!!
See you at the Game Tonight!
BEAT ROCKVILLE!!
Dismissal
• Please wait to be dismissed by rows.
• Students attending the UNITY DAY
festivities will head to the cafeteria to
receive bus assignment & wait for
buses to arrive.
• Students NOT participating in UNITY
DAY will move to their period 3 class.