Course Selection for 2023-2024 (cont.)

Continuing next week, counselors will introduce the course selection process to students in grades 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

  • Elective entry in Infinite Campus and completed course selection forms due in Counseling Office: February 24, 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.

Mustang Places in Speech Competition

Speech and Debate Club participated in Stars Prep Academy's competition last weekend. Congratulations to senior Tommy Gray, who earned 4th place in the congressional speech division. Way to represent RV!

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

Good luck to Lincoln Gregerson as he competes at the State Wrestling Championships this weekend at Ball Arena.  After winning this morning, Lincoln has advanced to the semifinals. Come on out to Ball Arena tonight and root him on to tomorrow night's finals.

Our hockey and basketball teams will find out their seeding in the post season this Sunday.  Hockey currently sits #3 in the CHSAA seeding index and looks primed for a post season run.  Girls Basketball is ranked 9th and with a win tomorrow against #10 Doherty, they could move as high as #7.  Either way, they will likely be hosting a first round game on Tuesday night.  Boys Basketball is right on the bubble for a home playoff game.  They finish their regular season tonight against Chatfield.  With a win, they will have a chance to host a game this coming Wednesday.  Good luck to all three teams.

Congratulations to our JV Cheer team on qualifying for finals at UCA Nationals, this week in Florida.  When the dust finally settled, our JV Cheer team finished in 7th place...the highest national finish in school history!

Hey Ralston Valley Family! Spring is just around the corner and the boys lacrosse team is gearing up for a great year! Help us kick off the season with a party! This Tuesday we will get together to support our boys and a wonderful local eatery! Delicious food, great company and a generous donation to the team make the perfect combination for an awesome evening.

Tuesday, February 22nd at School House Kitchen and Libations 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd

720-639-4213

www.schoolhousearvada.com

Due to the nature of our campus, we do not allow students to walk off campus during the school day.  

9th-grade students are not allowed off campus at any point during the school day unless they leave with their parent/guardians. 

If your 10th-grade student is driving, they may leave campus with parental permission.  They are expected to follow local and state driving laws.  Please click on this FORM to give your sophomore child the ability to leave campus with your permission.  

Our campus is not closed to our 11th and 12th-grade students and they may leave campus. 

Ninth Grade Advisement

Just a reminder that we will not have Advisement on Monday due to the observance of President's Day. 

Next week we have the traditional Blue and White schedule.

Advisement will resume, Monday, February 27th. 

Have a restful three day weekend. 

Scholarships for Seniors

For our most up-to-date scholarship list, please visit the Upcoming Private Scholarships page.  Here are a few highlighted, local scholarships: 

CCHS/CR Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship due March 1, 2023

Rooney Ranch Elementary PTA Scholarship due March 17, 2023

Jeffco PTA Scholarship due March 31, 2023

Celebration of Teaching Scholarship due April 7, 2023

Manning Middle School PTA Scholarship due April 14, 2023

Colorado Boys State

For Parents of Junior Boys: Is your student interested in becoming a leader in our community and/or participating in government? If so, they should consider applying for this year's Colorado Boys State which will be held at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, CO from June 4-10, 2023. At Boys State, young men learn about city, county, and state government through a non-partisan objective education approach during a six-day hands-on experience. Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students in the nation. The program cost is paid for by The American Legion. Students can learn more and apply at COLegionBoysState.org. All junior boys received an email this week inviting them to apply. Applications are due by May 1, 2023.

Denver Metro Construction Hiring Event

Business in the construction industry are looking to hire graduating high school seniors who are serious about a career, apprenticeship and/or summer employment in the trades.

Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023

Time: 9-11 a.m. & 1-3 p.m.

Place: Construction Education Foundation Training Center, 646 Mariposa Street, Denver 

Infomation and Registration flyer