Course Selection for 2023-2024 (cont.)

Beginning next week, counselors will introduce the course selection process to students in grades 9, 10, and 11.  

When engaging in the process of selecting courses for the 2023-24 school year, students and families should consider the following:

• Enrollment Requirements

  • Students in Grades 9-11 are required to be enrolled in six classes each semester.  Students in Grade 12 are required to be enrolled in five classes each semester.  Students may take an extra class if enrolled in a performing arts course, Student Government, or with administrative approval.

  • Students must receive approval from their counselor before enrolling in courses not taken at RVHS or Warren Tech.  Credit for courses taken outside RVHS or Warren Tech may not be accepted as credits toward graduation. 

• Schedule Changes/Adjustments

  • Students should choose courses wisely during the selection process because changes are often not possible at the beginning of the semester.

  • Dropping a year-long course at semester is possible only if a student has been misplaced and an application for dropping a year-long course has been submitted.

  • Changes will only be made for incorrect level, prior semester failure, or class conflict.

  • Changes will not be made for teacher/period preference.

Course Selection Presentation dates (during student's English class):

• Current 9th Graders: February 15-16, 2023

• Current 10th Graders: February 21-22, 2023

• Current 11th Graders: February 28-March 1, 2023

SOPHOMORES - Apply for National Honor Society

Attention Sophomores with a weighted GPA of 3.6 or higher, you are invited to join the Ralston Valley Chapter of the National Honor Society.  You should have received an invitation to apply earlier this week. If you did not receive an invitation to apply, but believe you should have, please speak in person with Mrs. Reid or Mrs. Rosenthal, both located in Science.  All completed applications are due no later than March 10th at 3:10 p.m.  No late or incomplete applications will be considered.  Early submission is encouraged.

SAVE THE DATE- PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Spring Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 16 from 4:00-7:00 p.m..  As always, teachers will be available in the Main and Small gyms in an open house-style format.  We will ask that conferences are limited to 5 minutes, so feel free to make an appointment for another time if more than 5 minutes is needed. 

PTSA is seeking donations for dinner for the teachers this night.  If you are interested in donating, please use this link. 

PTSA

Senior Yard Signs - It is time to order your Senior Yard Signs to let everyone know that you have a graduating senior this year.  Please use the following link to place your order.  Monies raised from the sale of the senior signs go towards supporting After Prom.  Thank you for your continued support of the Ralston Valley PTSA.  https://rvsenioryardsign.itemorder.com/ 

Membership - The Ralston Valley PTSA invites you to join, if you haven't already done so, by following the link below.  This is an opportunity to support the PTSA in their efforts to support Ralston Valley students and staff.  The monies raised go to support the staff during conferences and teacher appreciation week by providing snacks, lunch, and dinner.  Ralston Valley PTSA also supports a scholarship for senior members of the PTSA.  In order to be eligible for the scholarship the student needs to be a member of the PTSA.

In addition to membership, the PTSA collects money and donations for After Prom if you are so inclined to donate, those can be made through the same link.  Thank you for your consideration.

Ralston Valley PTSA Membership and Donation Link

Swim and Dive sent 16 girls to VMAC for the State Championships this week.  The 2023 State Championships will end on Saturday.  Congratulations to those that have competed and good luck to those that will tonight and tomorrow.  As co-hosts of the Jeffco League Swim and Dive Championships last weekend at Meyers Pool, the Mustangs finished 2nd behind Columbine.  So many of our parents stepped up to make this a great meet.  Thank you for your support!

Hockey went 2-0 again last weekend handing Chaparral their second loss of the season 6-2 while taking care of Lewis-Palmer 4-0 on Senior Night.

Boys Basketball beat Arvada West last Saturday 56-50 to sweep the season series of their in-city rivals.  They also beat Lakewood this week.  Clicking on all cylinders, the Mustangs put up 95 points against the Tigers on Thursday night. 

Girls Basketball will celebrate their seniors tonight when they take on Chatfield.  They also had a nice win at Lakewood this week, coming away with a 54-19 victory.

Good luck to our wrestlers tonight and tomorrow.  They are competing at Valor in the Regional Tournament.  The top four in each weight class will qualify for next week's CHSAA State Wrestling Championships at Ball Arena.  Got get 'em, boys!!!

Our Cheer team is currently in Florida competing in the UCA National Championships.  Good luck to them as they compete in both traditional cheer and game day divisions.  Safe travels.

Monday, Feb. 13th - White Day

Tuesday, Feb. 14th- Blue Day

Wednesday, Feb. 15th - White Day

Thursday, Feb. 16th - Blue Day 

Friday, Feb. 17th - No school for students, staff development day

Monday, Feb. 20th - No school, Presidents' Day holiday

Upcoming College Visits

Representatives from the following colleges will be in the RVHS Counseling Office on these dates and times:

Colorado State University, Pueblo - Monday, Feb 13th 11:30 a.m.

Colorado State University, Fort Collins - Thursday, Feb 16 9:30 a.m.

Colorado Mesa University - Thursday, Feb 16th 11:30 a.m.

Texas A&M Univeristy, College Station - Wednesday, Feb 22 11:30 a.m.

AP Test Fees

Advanced Placement (AP) class test fees for semester-long AP courses taught in the spring are due on February 24th.  The test fee is $96.  After February 24th, a late fee will be applied.

Women in Law Day @ CU Boulder

The University of Colorado - Boulder Women's Law Caucus invites young women in high school to learn about law school, discover legal career opportunities, and envision themselves pursuing an advanced law degree.  This is a free program that includes a keynote speaker, panel sessions, a mock first-year class, and an opportunity to meet current law students and local attorneys during a networking lunch.

Date: Saturday, February 25th, 2023

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Place: Wolf Law Building (CU Boulder Campus), 450 Kittredge Loop Drive, Boulder

Register: respond to this survey by February 10th 

Resource: Robbie's Hope

Each month, a group of students from RV's Student Government will be highlighting a resource for students and their caregivers.  This month's theme is technology:

Living in the modern world, teens are susceptible to pressures from the world around them, especially in regard to technology. You don’t have to be a mental health expert to know technology can both help and hinder a teen’s mental health. It’s important to provide guidance to teens on proper technology use. It is equally important that parents and trusted adults model proper use of that same technology. Parents and trusted adults need to be able to have conversations with their teens about the positives and negatives that can come from technology use. Keep in mind, these discussions are a two-way street, not a lecture. The best approach for parents and trusted adults is to approach it from a framework of “let’s learn together.”  Linked below is our technology handbook that was written by teens, giving parents an alternative perspective on the benefits and dangers of technology. Please utilize this resource to approach how to properly use technology. See our website for more information (robbies-hope.com)