SENIOR PRIVILEGE FORMS WILL BE IN THE PORTAL ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND AFTER THE SENIOR ASSEMBLY
You will have senior privilege once Ms. Theriault hands you your badge
Senior privileges refer to the special freedoms and advantages granted to high school seniors, often as a reward for their years of hard work and as preparation for increased independence. At RMHS, these privileges are designed to help students develop responsible habits as they transition into adulthood.
Privileges are a reward for meeting expectations—not a guarantee—and must be applied for and officially approved.
Purpose:
The intent of Reading Memorial High School is to teach students to make good choices and to use their time wisely. Senior Privileges help prepare students for life after high school by offering opportunities for independence, provided they maintain academic, attendance, and behavioral standards.
Seniors with a study during the first block (B1, A2, A3, A4, A5) may arrive up to five minutes before the start of their second block and must sign in at the Main Office.
Seniors with a study during the last block (G1, G2, G3, G4, F5) may leave after their last class.
If remaining on campus, they must check in with the Main Office.
Seniors approved for privileges will have Ms. Theriault as a Flex co-teacher.
They may sit at the Main Street tables during Flex.
Seniors wishing to meet with a teacher or go to the library during Flex must email or send a Remind message to Ms. Theriault in advance.
Seniors may leave the building/campus during Flex.
Seniors may leave the building/campus during both Flex and Lunch.
To qualify for senior privileges, students must:
Maintain passing grades in all classes with at least a 2.0 weighted GPA (reviewed at the midpoint and end of each quarter).
Maintain a clean discipline record (no suspensions or major infractions).
Submit completed forms including the parent/guardian permission form in the Portal.
Follow all school attendance policies, including Flex and lunch attendance (no skipping classes, Flex, or leaving campus for lunch unless permitted).
If beginning the day with a study hall, arrive no later than five minutes before the second block and sign in at the Main Office.
Privileges may be revoked for:
Failure to maintain a passing grade in a course or a 2.0 weighted GPA.
Skipping classes, leaving the building, or failing to serve assigned detentions within one week.
Any disciplinary incident resulting in suspension, or any incident deemed by administration to warrant loss of privilege.
Failure to sign in at the office upon arrival (immediate loss; reinstatement at administrator’s discretion).
Taking a student without senior privileges off campus.
Leaving school or campus during the day without permission (including lunch, Flex, or study periods).
Violation of the student motor vehicle policy.
Parent/guardian rescinding permission.
Duration of loss may range from one week to the remainder of the school year, depending on circumstances. Privileges may also be removed if interim reports or teacher feedback indicate poor classroom performance.
Seniors arriving late or leaving early must sign in and out in the Main Office with their Senior Privilege Badge.
Privileges are introduced in stages and are contingent on maintaining eligibility.
Students may not use senior privileges until they are approved.