10/2/23 RCHS Newsletter

We find ourselves two weeks from Fall Break and the end of the first quarter of the school year.

This is a great time to check in with your student to see how the school year is going academically and socially. Progress grades will be posted prior to Fall Break. These grades are not transcripted, rather just giving a clear indication of your students standing halfway through the semester. Please remember that students have an hour of Access each Tuesday and Thursday where they can spend extra time with any of their teachers for assistance.

The first quarter has felt very traditional this year. Our Academics, Activities and Athletics are all thriving and our students are participating in valuable learning opportunities in each arena.

We thank you for your continued support of RCHS and your students.

Sincerely,

Andy Abner

10/06/23 Late Start 8:20am

10/12/23 PSAT/NMSQT - *Only Juniors & Invited Sophomores Attend School* All other students -No School

10/12/23 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30pm - 7:30pm

10/16/23 - 10/20/23 School Closed / Fall Break

10/23/23 Start of Second Quarter

10/27/23 Late Start 8:20am

10/30/23 Trunk or Treat (5 - 7pm) at RCHS

11/03/23 PD Day / No School

11/20/23 - 11/24/23 School Closed Thanksgiving Break

We wanted to make you aware that we have received a growing number of complaints on students parking in the neighborhoods adjacent to our campus. The complaints are of students littering, cutting through yards and driving unsafely. The complaints have been coming to us as well as the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

We do not want these neighbors disgruntled and we do not want them to move forward with trying to install no parking signs during school days. We ask that you please be respectful of our neighbors.

Thank you for your help with this matter.

Where: Rock Canyon High School Gym & Commons

When: October 12, 2023 from 3:30-7:30 pm

We have had a lot going on the last few weeks during seminar and homecoming festivities. Last week our 10th graders did a career cluster activity in Naviance and had a class meeting with Jostens about class rings. Our 11th grade students worked through healthy relationship seminar lessons. Our 12th grade students had a senior class meeting with Jostens about ordering caps and gowns and had a lesson around letters of recommendations. This week we are hosting a career expo for all students to attend. Thank you for your continued support with Seminar.

This is a reminder that Jostens representatives will be on campus this Tuesday, October 3 & Wednesday, October 4 during Lunch for on-campus ordering of Cap & Gown, graduation announcements, class jewelry and other senior spirit items. All seniors should have received an order packet at school this past Tuesday, September 26, at the Senior Meeting to take home and review. Additional packets are available in the Main Office for those who still need one.

Jostens will be collecting orders on the dates below based on students' last names. Please note that orders DO NOT have to be paid in full at this time however, a deposit is required at the time the order is placed. The balance can be paid over the course of the year.

In-School Order Dates during Lunch:

• Tuesday, October 3 - Last Names A-L
• Wednesday, October 4 - Last Names M-Z

Why Should I Order NOW?

For two days only, families can receive FREE shipping and handling on all graduation orders over $100.00 during the in-school order days! With that, students will receive their souvenir tassel at the time of order!

Can I Order Online?

Yes, Jostens will accept online orders through October 22. Order online by accessing the following link: RCHS Online Orders.

Who do I Contact for Questions?

Please contact our Jostens representative directly with any questions at nils.erickson.office@jostens.com or by calling 303.985.0095.

Sophomore & Junior Students and Parents/Guardians

This is a reminder that Jostens representatives will be on campus this Tuesday, October 3 & Wednesday, October 4 during Lunch for on-campus ordering.

In-School Order Dates during Lunch: Tuesday, October 3 and Wednesday, October 4

Promo Code: RING40, to receive $40 OFF your Class Ring online prior to your school’s deadline.

Students - What are you doing next summer? Are you interested in improving your world language proficiency, learning about climate change, studying biodiversity, or creating art in another country? Have you considered studying abroad in High School for a summer?

Rock Canyon High School has been named a CIEE Global Navigator Fellows school. There are ten $1000 scholarships available for CIEE Global Navigator programs for Rock Canyon students.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, there will be an information night for students and parents on Thursday, October 5 at 6pm in the Library. A CIEE representative will be available to answer all of your questions. Please RSVP at the QR code below. See Ms. Savas in Room 8300 or Mr. Clark in the main office with more questions!

Student Illnesses While at School

If your student contacts you during the school day that they do not feel well, please have them go to the health room in the main office. The attendance office does not send passes to class for ill students. If they are ill and need to go home our health assistant will contact you and update their attendance for the day.

Illness Guidance

As we enter into the Cold/Flu season we are asking parents to help us stop the spread of illness through our school.

A student should stay home (or be sent home) if they exhibit any of the following:

• Undiagnosed skin eruptions / rashes

• Nausea / vomiting / diarrhea

• Severe abdominal pain

• Fever of 100 degrees or higher

• Disruptive, persistent cough

• Loss of taste and / or smell

When can a student return to school?

After 24 hours of medication for the following conditions:

• Strep throat

• Infected skin eruptions

• Other conditions requiring antibiotics

• Exception: If being treated for Pertussis, student must be on antibiotics for 5 days before returning to school

The student has been free of the following conditions for at least 24 hours:

• Fever (without benefit of fever-reducing medication)

• Vomiting and/or diarrhea in the absence of other symptoms of illness

The student has been free of the following conditions for at least 48 hours:

• Vomiting and/or diarrhea when accompanied by other symptoms of illness

Guidelines for Determining Student Attendance, developed by Douglas County School District Health Services using guidelines from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Medication Policy for High School Students

High school students may carry a one-day supply of prescription and/or over-the-counter medication in its original container without a “permission to carry medication” form on file.

Please see the district medication policy for more information. We DO NOT have any medications such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or Benadryl available for students at school.

23-24 DCSD Covid Recommendations

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Principal / Andy Abner

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Main Line 303-387-3000

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