Drop off and pick up

As we begin the second semester, it is a great time to remind everyone to be thoughtful of our neighbors during drop off and pick up.  It is imperative that we keep the right of way clear for emergency vehicles and through traffic.  With only one road to enter and exit a building this size, with this many people, the roads at the school will always be congested.  There are a few things we can do as a Ralston Valley community to help make these busy times of day run as smoothly as possible.  

Main Entrance - Please be sure to pull as far forward as you can in the loop at the front of the school when dropping off or picking up your student.  This helps to alleviate backups in the roundabout and get as many cars off of 80th Ave. as quickly as possible.  

Roundabout - The roundabout is part of the road.  Please do not park in the roundabout while waiting for dismissal time.  This blocks the flow of eastbound traffic and prevents traffic exiting to the east from leaving campus as well. Please do not stop and pick up your student in the roundabout or on 80th Ave.

Fire Station - As traffic backs up on southbound Alkire, please be sure to leave room for our first responders to exit the firehouse safely and without obstruction.  Do not block the exit of their garage.

82nd Ave. - Please pay attention to posted road signs along 82nd Ave.  There are multiple speedbumps on 82nd Ave., making it necessary to go the speed limit or slower to ensure safe driving and prevent damage to your vehicle.  There are also multiple No Parking signs along 82nd Ave. next to the school's property.  Please do not park there to pick up your student.

Thank you for your continued diligence when driving in and around Ralston Valley.

Fees for the second semester are available for payment beginning Friday, January 5th. If your student is not enrolled in a class and that class fee appears on their record, please do NOT pay it.  If you have questions, contact the finance office at 303-982-5534.

Panorama Education is a company that conducts student and family surveys in schools and districts across the country.  Ralston Valley High School will be giving students the Panorama student survey in the coming months.    

Content. The Panorama student survey gathers information on the following:  

• School Belonging

• School Climate

• School Engagement

• School Teacher-Student Relationships

• School Rigorous Expectations

• School Safety

• Math Identity 

You may review the survey questions by visiting this link.

The results are compiled into aggregate-level school climate reports. These reports are used by district leaders and school staff to help maintain the positive aspects of our schools and to address individual student needs.

It is Voluntary. Your child does not have to take the student survey. Students who participate only have to answer the questions they want to answer and they may stop taking the survey at any time. 

It is Confidential. No students will be identified in any public reports or publications.  Individual student information (name, student number, school and grade) will be uploaded into the Panorama system.  District staff will have access to the data file. Responses are confidential and identifiable. Individual student data may be shared with school staff to provide instructional and social emotional support.

Timing:  The survey will be administered January 30th and 31st, during ELA classes.  It will take about 30-45 minutes.

 The Panorama Family Survey offers an opportunity for parents, guardians, and families to provide feedback on barriers to engagement, school climate, school fit, school safety, and Jeffco's Strategic Plan.  The Panorama Family Survey can be accessed here 

Spring Mustang Madness Clothing Sale

If your student is looking for a way to spend some of that money they got from the holidays, you have an incoming Freshman next year, or you are just looking to add some swag to your home team wardrobe, we have opened up a second round of the Mustang Madness Clothing Sale.  Check out the link below to view the store.  The store closes February 1.

Link: Mustang Madness Clothing Sale

National Honor Society 

 Invitations to apply to become a member of the Ralston Valley Chapter of the National Honor Society will be distributed to all sophomores with a GPA of 3.6 or higher during the week of January 16th.  Eligible juniors who are not currently enrolled in NHS should see Mrs. Reid or Mrs. Rosenthal in science to obtain an application. 

Jeffcon

Jeffcon is a Student Technology Conference for high school students to explore Information Technology pathways and career opportunities.  There is a full day of activities beginning with a keynote speaker, breakout sessions across multiple topics, vendor booths, trivia games and prizes, colleges and universities along with multiple companies and corporations eager to engage our youth.  Register to attend here.   

When: Friday February 2, 2024

Where:  Arvada West High School

Who: Open to all Jeffco High School students grades 9-12

Learn more at https://jeffcon.net 

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 parents/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. 

9th Grade ICAP

This week during their Advisement classes, counselors led 9th graders through their yearly ICAP (Individual Career and Academic Plan).  Students completed a Learning Preferences Survey and started their resume.  If you have a 9th grader at home, ask them to show you the results from their Survey!

Upcoming College Visits

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

Western Colorado University - Wednesday, Feb. 7 - 11:30 a.m.

University of Wyoming - Thursday, Feb. 8 - 11:30 a.m.

Colorado Boys State for Junior Boys

Colorado Boys State is a FREE week-long authentic civics experience sponored by the American Legion.  The program is open to males who will have completed their junior year of high school.  Attendees will create and operate their own cities, counties and state governments.  This year, the program is June 2-8, 2024 at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, CO.  Applications are due May 1, 2024.  For more information and to apply, click here.

FEMA Youth Preparedness Council

Students in grades 8-11 who are interested in supporting disaster preparedness and making a difference in their communities can apply to FEMA's YPC.  Members have the opportunity to present their perspectives, feedback, and opinions to FEMA staff and attend the annual Youth Preparedness Council virtual summit.  The application deadline is March 4, 2024.  Click here for more information and to apply.

Advisement 

Next week in 9th grade Advisement, the MMP (Mustang Mentor Program) leaders will lead a discussion on the bright spots of RV and each student will have a one minute meeting with their Counselor. 

Next week in 10th grade Advisement, students will meet with their Peer Counselors to discuss the bright spots of RV and what it means to be a Mustang.