Braves RISE Together Newsletter

This newsletter will contain Braves news, updates, sports, and information about activities and events. It will be published bi-monthly.

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Website: www.cpschools.com/irh

Email: irhbraves@cpschools.com
Location: 1969 Braves Trail, Chesapeake, VA, USA
Phone: 757-578-7000
Twitter: @IRHBraves

Greetings Braves Family,

Can you believe the school year is 75% complete? On May 22nd and 23rd, we will highlight our students' academic success during our awards assemblies. We will celebrate our underclassmen on May 22nd at 7:00 p.m. and have our Senior's award assembly on May 23rd at 10:00 a.m.

I pray you had an opportunity to rest, relax and rejuvenate over spring break as we finish strong the 2022-2023 school year. As we get closer to the end of the school year, please review pertinent information regarding the SOL asynchronous testing days.

Take care,

Naomi Dunbar

Virginia State Standard of Learning (SOL) Tests. SOL tests are only administered to specific English, Mathematics, Science, History, and Social Science courses. Students who must take an SOL test will be notified by their teacher or counselor. IRHS will follow a modified schedule on the four school days listed below. Please note - your student may have at-home asynchronous learning during these four SOL testing days. All students taking an SOL test or participating in an SOL Power Session must report to school.

If your student is scheduled to take one or more of the SOL tests listed below, they can attend one of the review sessions planned before or after school. These sessions start on the week of April 24. Click HERE to review the schedule.

April 1-30: Month of the Military Child/National Autism Acceptance Month/Occupational Therapy Month/School Library Month

April 19: Purple Up Day (For Military Children)

April 20-April 28: Book Fair

April 21: Report Cards will be available in ParentVue

April 22: Sneaker Ball at 7:00 p.m.

April 24-28: National Library Week

May 1-31: Asian Pacific Heritage Month/Better Hearing and Speech Month/National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

May 1: AP Testing/National Honor Society Induction

May 4: Choir Bingo and Jazz Night

May 5: Bike to School Day/School Lunch Hero Day

May 8-12: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 8: PTSA Meeting

May 10: National School Nurse Day/IRHS Remembers

May 11-13: Musical Theatre Show

May 15: End of Marking Period 7

May 20: Prom

May 22: Awards Ceremony at 7:00 p.m.

May 23: Senior Awards Ceremony during 2nd block

May 25: Band Concert at 7:00 p.m.

May 25: English Reading SOL Test Day

May 26: History SOL Test Day

May 29: Memorial Day - Holiday

May 31: Orchestra Concert at 7:00 p.m.

June 1: ROTC Awards Ceremony

June 1: Science SOL Test Day

June 2: Math SOL Test Day

June 5: PTSA Meeting

June 6: Tri-M Luau Banquet

June 7: Chorus, Guitar, & RiverTones Concert at 7:00 p.m.

June 8: Theatre Drama Banquet

June 12: Chorus Banquet

June 13: Retirement Ceremony

June 15: End of Marking Period 8

June 16: Graduation at the Chartway Arena (ODU) at 4:30 p.m.

Students who are absent more than ten percent of the designated school days run the risk of not receiving credit for the classes, even if they pass them academically. For example, a student that has been enrolled since the first day of school and is absent for ten or more days is considered a chronically absent student. These students and their families will have to complete an attendance waiver request form, which will be shared closer to the end of the semester.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony occurred in our Commons Area for the Care Space program, sponsored by the Chesapeake Public Schools Educational Foundation. The purpose of this space is to provide a variety of materials that students may need regarding school supplies and hygiene products. Students are free to pick up these items as needed, and they will be replenished monthly.

Congratulations to the River’s Got Talent Show winners! 1st place-Adrianna Spivey; 2nd place-Rayne McNair; 3rd place-Nigel Romane; People Choice Award-London Steeley! Go Braves!

IRHS Forensics Team 2022-2023 Back-to-Back VHSL State Forensics Champion! Way to go Braves!

In an effort to minimize interruptions to instructional time, please know that no food deliveries for students are allowed during the school day. Please know that breakfast and lunch are free for all students this school year.

Due to the new cell phone policy, we will not allow cell phones or earbuds to be dropped off for students. Thank you for your support for this policy.

• The CPS Help Desk assists all students, and parents of Virginia's Chesapeake Public Schools District with their technology questions and requests.
• The Help Desk provides a centralized place to find resources for all your technology questions as well as showcase the integration of technology throughout the school district.
• If you are having trouble accessing OneLogin or StudentVue or ParentVue, please access the CPS Help Desk for assistance.

Upon arrival, students should report directly to their homeroom classroom or to the commons area or D-hall for grab and go breakfast. Students may drop off instruments before they report to homeroom.

First Bell Rings at 8:55 a.m.

Students are considered tardy after 8:55 a.m.

Bus routes may be found on the CPS website (www.cpschools.com). Students should review and memorize their bus route number. Since the time of pick-up may still be irregular, cooperation from everyone is necessary and appreciated. Students will remain on the buses until 8:40 a.m.

Click HERE to view the 22-23 IRHS Student Handbook.

Please read the newly adopted Dress Code Policy recently revised by Chesapeake Public Schools. The new dress code policy will be effective beginning with the 2022 school year.

Tickets for high school athletic events must be purchased online using the GoFan website. GoFan sells mobile tickets for ALL high school athletic events – including all sports for home and away games. Purchasing tickets online permits fans to easily access and share tickets (email or text) without standing in line.

Click HERE to access the GOFAN website for IRHS to purchase your tickets.

Congratulations Coach Matt Lawrence for being recognized as the Chesapeake Sports Club Coach of the Year and Brianna Selby as the Chesapeake Sports Club Female Athlete of the year. We are so proud! Go Braves Athletes and Coaches!

Click HERE to access the 22-23 IRHS Athletic Events Calendar.

The 2.0 requirement for student-athlete eligibility has been revised for the first semester of the 2022-2023 school year. A student-athlete who does not meet the current 2.0 GPA requirement will be allowed to use their one-time probation period during the first semester of the school year 2022-2023 if he/she established a 2.0 GPA at any time during their 8th-11th grade school years. In order for a student-athlete to use their one-time probation period the following criteria must be met:

• Student-athlete must be VHSL eligible as determined by the school

• Schools must determine which semester the student-athlete established a 2.0

• Schools must submit all supporting documentation to the Office of Student Activities

• The Office of Student Activities will review documents to determine eligibility

• If approved by the Office of Student Activities, the student-athlete will be permitted to use their one-time probation period during the fall semester of the school year 2022-2023 under the following conditions:

• Schools must communicate with the student-athlete and parent(s) in writing that he/she is using their one-time probationary period

• Schools must also communicate with the student-athlete and parent(s) in writing that he/she will not have another probation period during their high school career.

• Student-athlete must attend mandatory study hall during the sports season

• Schools must maintain a list of student-athletes who use their probation period under this provision