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RIO RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL301 Loma ColoradoRio Rancho, NM 87124Compass Card2013-2014GoRams!Page 1RRHS Administrative StaffPrincipalVice PrincipalAssistant PrincipalsRichard VonAnckenJacquie MonclovaJavier Ramos Class of 2014 (Grade 12)Jacquie Monclova Class of 2015 (Grade 11)Gina Katsaros Class of 2016 (Grade 10)Rudy Galindo Class of 2017 (Grade 9)RRHS Phone NumbersMain SwitchboardMain Fax NumberAcademiesBusiness & Entrepreneurship896-5600PresidentVice PresidentSecretaryMemberMemberRio Rancho School BoardCredits for GraduationCarl HarperDon SchlichteMartha JanssenDivyesh PatelCatherine CullenStudents are required to earn 26 credits to graduate.4.0 English4.0 Social Studies, including 0.5 credit New MexicoHistory and 0.5 Geography896-5901 4.0 Mathematics (including Algebra II)4.0 Science, including two laboratory sciencesEngineering & TechnologyFine ArtsHumanitiesSciMaticsSpecial Services / IEP SchedulingActivities / Athletics (Gym)962-5201962-9301962-9401962-5101896-5961962-5303962-95011.0 World Language or Career Cluster or Workplace Readiness1.0 Physical Education0.5 Health (starting with class of 2017)0.5 Fine Arts0.5 Technology6.5 ElectivesStudents are also required to have one of theActivitiesAthleticsAttendanceBill DuncanVince Metzgar962-9500962-9502following:1.0 Advanced Placement (AP) credit, or1.0 Dual enrollment (college level) credit, orStudent Out All Day962-9397 1.0 Distance learning (on-line) credit.Late Arrival or Early Release 962-5305Bookkeeper962-5328Diploma of DistinctionCafeteria962-5361 Requires completion of a full 28 credits with no gradeCounselors - by Class & Student's Lastlower than a C. Must include (2) AP credits. For aKim GilbertLisa Martin(Grade 9) A-L(Grade 9) M-Z962-9521962-9520complete description of the Diploma of Distinction, pleaserefer to the Program of Studies.Jessica Barreras (Grade 12) A-M 962-9302Gage Romansky (Grade 12) N-Z 962-5312Attendance at RRHSRhoda Bubar (Grade 11) A-M 962-5104 You will be contacted by an automated phone callMiriah Affentranger (Grade 11) N-Z 962-5105 for each unexcused absence. Students may beVicki Valles-MoraMatthew JonasHealth Office(Grade 10) A-K(Grade 10) L-Z962-5221962-5204962-5306excused for: ▪ Illness▪ Medical or dental appointment▪ Bereavement▪ Family emergency▪ School-sponsored activities▪ Religious commitmentMedia Center962-5307 If you need to report your student's absence, pleasePrincipal's Office962-5301 do so by calling the Attendance Office at 962-9397Receptionist (Admin. Bldg.)962-5302 If your student needs to leave during the day, youRegistrar's Officemust call the attendance desk at 962-5305Transcripts / Withdrawals962-5304 BEFORE the student leaves RRHS.Rehab. Couns. / Transition Spec.Students arriving late (with proof of a medical orBrenda Garduño962-5336 dental appointment) or leaving early (parent mustSecurity / Student Parkingcall to authorize) must sign in and out at theSite SpecialistsAttendance Office in the Administration Building inShauna Howser962-5334 order for the absence to be excused.Robert Shingleton962-5320 Please see your RRHS Student HandbookSocial Workersfor more information.Andrea Cullen962-5339Anacarmen Guambana-Kilby 962-5337Dress Code BasicsTom Kosbab962-5340 A revised dress code policy was adopted by theLynne Ortiz962-5332 RRPS Board of Education in February 2009.Students may wear all colors of shirts, blouses,Other RRPS District Numberstops, pants, skirts, shorts and dresses - includingRRPS District Office896-0667 prints, checks, stripes, plaids and solids. ShortsDistrict Office Fax NumberOther Schools / Programs896-0662 and skirts may be no more than 3 inches above theknee. Students must carry their IDs at all times.Secondary Learning Center896-6613 Please see the School Board approved informationDesert Pathways892-6579 sheet, the RRPS website (www.rrps.net) or theIndependence High School 338-4658 Student Handbook for further details.Rio Rancho Cyber Academy 892-7222V. Sue Cleveland High School 938-0300Media CenterRRPS School Bus Services338-0078 Librarian Brenna McCandless 962-5307Open from 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Student ParkingMaterials available for checkout and researchStudents must have a 2.0 GPA to obtain a permit Computer stations availableto park in the student lot. The fee is $30 per year. Copy machinesParking in nearby neighborhoods or in the LDSBlack & white copies $0.10 eachchurch lot is prohibited.Color copies$0.50 eachStandardized TestingCertain tests are required by state or federal lawsto be administered to students at specific gradelevels. These tests are used to assess bothstudent progress and school performance under theNo Child Left Behind Act. Students are expectedto make every effort to be present for these tests.Parents should encourage students to get adequatesleep the night before the test, and to eat a healthybreakfast on the morning of the test. Test dates (ifknown) are listed on the RRHS School Calendar onthe reverse of this card. If the date for a specifictest has not yet been published, parents andstudents will be notified prior to the test date.Grading PeriodsEnd of 1st QuarterEnd of 2nd Quarter / Fall SemesterEnd of 3rd QuarterEnd of 4th Quarter / Spring SemesterActivities and Athletics962-5323Health OfficeHealth Office PersonnelJulie Lords, R.N.Virginia Nevarez, SecretaryLunch at RRHSOctober 21December 20March12May 22Report cards are generally sent home three weeksafter the end of the grading period.Transcripts / WithdrawalsRegistrar's Office - Administration BuildingCindy Romero962-5304Chris Eberly962-5322Students requesting official transcripts for collegesaddressed to the college or university. Studentsunder the age of 18 may be withdrawn only by acustodial parent or legal guardian.Students participating in activities and athleticsmust be enrolled in at least four classes andhave a 2.0. GPA with no more than one "F"(failing grade). See the coach or sponsor of youractivity details. Payment of the $30 StudentServices fee includes access to on-campusperformances and athletic events (excludingNMAA events).962-5307962-5306All medications to be taken by students at RRHS mustbe administered through the nurses' office. The originalbottle(s) must be provided. If your student is ill, everyeffort will be made to contact the person(s) listed on theemergency card. If students are seriously ill but cannotgo home, they may rest in the Health Office.RRHS is a CLOSED CAMPUS for ALL students. Thereare NO exceptions. Our cafeteria provides á la carte andfull menu selections. Tickets for a full meal are $2.30each for students. Some items may be purchasedwithout tickets. For free or reduced price lunchinformation, please call Tina Simonton at 962-5361Visitor Parking NOTE: Visitors must signin at the Reception Desk in the Admin. Building.Please park ONLY in designated visitor parkingspaces or in the lots behind the Performing ArtsCenter and adjacent to the student drop-off area.6/27/2012

GoRams!Page 2Compass Card2013 - 2014RIO RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL301 Loma ColoradoRio Rancho, NM 87124Note: Weather make-up days are designated by an asterisk (*).Plans that cannot be changed should not be made for these dates.DateFALL SEMESTER 2013August 12 - 15 NO SCHOOL - Staff In-Service DaysAugust 14Jumpstart - Incoming FreshmanAugust 16Classes begin for Fall SemesterSeptember 2NO SCHOOL - Labor Day holidaySeptember 3 - 4 Underclassmen PhotosSeptember 18 Progress Reports for First QuarterSeptember 23 - Oct 11 HSGA Make Up - Class of 2014Sept. 30 -Oct. 5 Homecoming Week --Early Release on Friday 10/4 at 1:40 p.m.October 5Homecoming Dance 8 - 11:30 p.m.October 10NO SCHOOL - Staff In-Service DayOctober 11NO School - Fall BreakOctober 16PSAT / NMSQT Administration - All Grade 11 studentsOctober 21End of First Quarter Grading PeriodNovember 8State Cross-Country Meet at RRHS - 1:40 p.m. releaseNovember 18Progress Reports for Second QuarterNovember 27 - 29 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving HolidayDecember 18 - 19 First Semester Final ExamsDecember 20Make-up Exams - No bus serviceEnd of Fall SemesterDec. 23 - Jan. 3January 6January 7January 16January 20February 1February 10February 17*March 10 -11March 12March 12April 14 - 18April 21April 22May 8 and 9May 12May 14May 14May 19 & 21May 19May 20May 22May 23, 27, 28*RRHS SCHOOL CALENDAREventNO SCHOOL - Winter BreakSPRING SEMESTER 2014NO SCHOOL - Staff In-ServiceClasses begin for Spring SemesterStudent Research EXPO at CHSNO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King holidayWinter Ball - RRHS, 8 - 11:30 PMProgress Reports for 3rd QuarterNO SCHOOL - President's Day holidayWeather Make-up DayHSGA Testing - Class of 2016 & 2015 Sophomores & JuniorsHSGA Testing - Class of 2015 Juniors onlyEnd of 3rd Quarter Grading PeriodNO SCHOOL - Spring BreakProgress Reports for 4th QuarterJunior Senior Prom at Tamaya ResortSenior Final ExamsSenior Make-up ExamsSenior Picnic at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMRegular day for Grades 9 - 11Underclassmen Second Semester Final ExamsGraduation Rehearsal - Santa Ana Star CenterNO SCHOOL - Graduation at Santa Ana Star CenterMake-up Exams - No bus serviceWeather Make-up DaysRRHS BELL SCHEDULELUNCHES ARE BASED ON THE LOCATION OF YOUR PERIOD 5 CLASS:A Lunch -- Period 5 in Humanities, E&T, Gym or Portables 1-8B Lunch -- Period 5 in Fine Arts, SciMatics, B&E or Portables 9 - 16Regular Schedule - Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/FridayPERIODSTART TIMEEND TIMEZero Hour6:23 7:1517:208:1228:179:09Announcements-3 9:149:1939:1910:11410:1611:08A Lunch (before pd. 5)5 (Hum, ED, Gym, P1-8)11:0811:4311:3812:355 (FA, SC, BE, P9-16)11:1312:05B Lunch (after pd. 5)12:0512:356 12:401:3271:372:29Detention2:35 4:00Wednesday / Early Release SchedulePERIODSTART TIMEEND TIMEZero Hour16:297:207:158:0628:11 8:57Announcements-3Cancelled39:02 9:484 9:5310:39A Lunch (before pd. 5)10:3911:095 (Hum, ED, Gym, P1-8)11:1412:005 (FA, SC, BE, P9-16)10:44 11:30B Lunch (after pd. 5)11:3012:00612:0512:51712:56 1:40Teacher PLCs1:45 2:40Detention1:453:10PERIODZero Hour12Announcements-334A Lunch (before pd. 5)5 (Hum, ED, Gym, P1-8)5 (FA, SC, BE, P9-16)B Lunch (after pd. 5)67Detention2-Hour Delay ScheduleSTART TIMEEND TIMECancelled9:209:5710:0210:37Cancelled10:4211:1711:2211:5711:5712:2712:32 1:0712:0212:3712:371:071:12 1:471:52 2:29NoneWebsite:www.actstudent.orgTesting Dates21-Sep-1326-Oct-1314-Dec-138-Feb-1412-Apr-1414-Jun-14Financial aid information: www.finaid.orgACTRegular RegistrationDeadlines23-Aug-1327-Sep-138-Nov-1310-Jan-147-Jun-149-May-14UPPERCLASSMEN INFORMATIONContact your counselor as soon as possible to begin planning your post-high school career. The ACT and SAT require completion of a registration form (paper or on-line) and afee of $35 - $50 or more based on tests to be taken and additional services requested. Late registration requires an additional fee. For more information on these tests, contactyour counselor. Check the websites for information on fee waivers. The website for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is: www.fafsa.ed.gov . See theadditional websites below.Basic fee: $35Late RegistrationDeadlines6-Sep-1311-Oct-1322-Nov-1324-Jan-1421-Mar-1423-May-14Subject review: www.review.orgWebsite:www.collegeboard.comSATBasic fee: $50Testing DatesRegular Registration Late RegistrationDeadlinesDeadlines5-Oct-136-Sep-1330-Sep-132-Nov-133-Oct-1318-Oct-137-Dec-138-Nov-1322-Nov-1325-Jan-1427-Dec-1310-Jan-148-Mar-14 7-Feb-14 21-Feb-143-May-14 4-Apr-14 18-Apr-147-Jun-149-May-1405/23/20146/27/2012