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PolicyUpdateFlyerSY2026.pdfGCS Back-To-School Updates
GCS Back-To-School Updates
Riverside High School Community - Please Read Through all Greenville County Schools Back-to-School Updates for the 2026-27 School Year. These Include: Grading Policy Changes, the Use of AI, Technology Usage Updates and Content/Credit Recovery.
2026-27 RHS Important Dates
2026-27 RHS Important Dates
Please save the dates for Fall important Dates at Riverside High School. Reminder that Student Portraits will occur on Wednesday, August 12.
Schedule Change Request Form
Schedule Change Request Form
Students are provided a hardcopy schedule at Orientation. Course schedules are also available in Student Backpack and include both Semester 1 (S1) classes and Semester 2 (S2) classes. Students with a valid concern about a mistake on their schedule should complete the Schedule Change Request Google Form by the deadline, Wednesday, August 12 at 4:00 p.m. All students should follow their original schedule unless they are notified by their school counselor via their school email that a change has been approved. If a student does not have a full schedule (an empty block) or has a scheduling conflict (more than one class scheduled the same block) they should contact their school counselor immediately via email rather than completing the Schedule Change Request Google Form.
PSAT/NMSQT Information
PSAT/NMSQT Information
PSAT/NMSQT Sign-Up Window will be Tuesday, August 11 through Monday, August 24
Riverside High School is offering the PSAT/NMSQT testing opportunity on Thursday, October 8, 2026 for students in grades 10 and 11 (in-person and virtual students) and homeschool students in Riverside's attendance area. Students will test at the school they attend or are zoned to attend. The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered digitally, and students must test using a district-owned Chromebook device.
PSAT is a Preliminary SAT and is an OPTIONAL test (not required). This test is also the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) for 11th grade students. You may explore PSAT/NMSQT Parent Information for more details.
In-district student sign up process:
Parents of students in the 10th or 11th grade must complete a brief participation form during the district sign-up window, August 11 through August 24. The form will be emailed to students who are eligible to sign up. The PSAT/NMSQT is offered at NO COST to in-district students in the 10th grade. Student in the 11th grade who choose to take PSAT will need to pay the test fee of $14.00 through SchoolCash or bring exact cash payment to Mrs. Chappell in the T-mall on August 20 or 21 at 8:15 am-8:45 am or 12:00 pm-12:30pm. No checks will be accepted.
Sign-Up Information for students who are homeschooled and live in the Riverside High attendance area:
Review the linked information provided on Greenville County Schools’ website regarding PSAT/NMSQT sign up for homeschooled students. After reviewing the provided information, email Anna Chappell, Test Coordinator, at achappel@greenville.k12.sc.us to schedule a time during the sign-up window to bring documents and payment to Riverside. August 24 (3:30 pm) is the last day to sign up.
Drop-Off/Pick-Up Reminders
Drop-Off/Pick-Up Reminders
The building opens at 7:45 AM; 1st block begins at 8:45 AM.
Parent drop-off/pick-up: Use Suber Rd., Gate #3 ONLY.
In the loop, merge into one lane near the building, pull forward to drop off, then turn right when exiting.
Gate #2 is for students with a parking pass.
No drop-offs on Hammett Bridge Rd. (bus entrance only).
Arrive early to avoid long lines, especially during the first week.
Cell Phone Policy Update
Cell Phone Policy Update
Due to the restrictions implemented by the State, electronic devices, including smartwatches and accessories, cannot be worn during the school day.
Personal electronic devices, including all tablets and personal laptops, must be either turned off or silenced during the school day and must be placed in their bookbag.
Dress Code Policy
Dress Code Policy
Please see Greenville County Schools' Dress Code Policy. Please ensure your student is dressed properly each day when they attend school. Please review the district's discipline policy with your student.
Create a Parent Backpack Account
Create a Parent Backpack Account
Please take the time to create a backpack account for parents. A backpack for parents account provides parents, guardians, or contacts with a central place to sign in to do the following:
View their student's information including demographics, attendance, classes, grades, lunch balances, and test scores
Apply or register their student to Special Focus schools and programs (Fine Arts Center, Career Centers, etc.)
Receive alerts and notifications regarding their students
View their student's school and contact information
Manage parent and contact information for their students
To create your parent backpack account follow the attached directions. Please note that parents only need to create a backpack account once. This is not an annual process.
Attendance Policy for 2026-27
Attendance Policy for 2026-27
Pay close attention to the attendance policy. RHS is on a block schedule, therefore students are allowed 5 absences for a semester class and 3 for quarter class.
A reminder that All Early dismissal requests must be submitted by 12:00. The Google form will not be monitored after 12:00 pm. each day.
ALL dismissals will be processed in the order they are received. We CANNOT accommodate requests made for immediate dismissal.
Parents/guardians must come into the school if a student needs an immediate dismissal.
All early dismissal requests must be entered AT LEAST 1 hour before a student needs to leave. NO early Dismissals will be allowed after 3:00 p.m.
Back to School Vaccine Clinic Information
Back to School Vaccine Clinic Information
Please see the attached graphic for all back to school Vaccine Clinic Information.
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