October 2011 - Archbishop Riordan High School
October 2011 - Archbishop Riordan High School
October 2011 - Archbishop Riordan High School
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ACADEMICS<br />
The school year is in full swing! Please note the following important upcoming dates:<br />
Mid-Terms<br />
Mid-Terms are quickly approaching! Please encourage your son to begin organizing his<br />
materials. Students should also pay attention to any missing or absent work. If a<br />
student needs help in a particular class, he should plan to attend an Academic<br />
Resource Centers (ARCs) for extra assistance. They are available after school on a<br />
drop-in basis.<br />
Mid-Term exams will be administered on Thursday and Friday, <strong>October</strong> 20 and 21<br />
from 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon. There is no lunch service on either day. Make-up exams<br />
will be given on Monday, <strong>October</strong> 24th and administered only to those students whose<br />
absences have been verified and excused by both the Attendance and Academic<br />
Offices. An excuse is defined as a medical illness or emergency from a physician. First<br />
Quarter report cards will be mailed on Wednesday, November 2.<br />
The Academics Office will be hosting a Student Study Session on Sunday, <strong>October</strong><br />
16 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. For four hours the cafeteria will be available for students<br />
to prepare for their exams. Parents and other adult volunteers will be available to<br />
provide limited assistance to the students but also to maintain a positive learning<br />
environment. Ten students may register for every adult volunteer. Adult volunteers do<br />
not have to have the ability to tutor students in particular subject areas. Parents and<br />
students may register by contacting the Academics Office at 415-586-8200 ext. *249.<br />
Sign-ups are on a first come first served basis. Please pack/bring a lunch. Parents can<br />
also receive volunteer hours by providing snacks.<br />
National Testing Day<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 12 is National Testing Day and an important day for<br />
students. For freshman, sophomore, and junior students, the standardized test<br />
provides data to <strong>Riordan</strong> and colleges and programs who offer student scholarships and<br />
opportunities. Encourage your son to get a good night sleep and eat a healthy<br />
breakfast! Please see the Counseling section in this newsletter for more information on<br />
this important day.<br />
Colleen Eagleson<br />
Dean of Academics
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