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Welcome to Our High School's Family Resource Center!
Welcome to Our High School's Family Resource Center!
We are glad you’re here! The Family Resource Center is designed to provide Riverwalk Academy families with helpful information, resources, reminders, and opportunities to support your student throughout the school year.
This page is updated weekly, so we encourage you to check back often for new information and resources. We hope this becomes a helpful place for families to stay informed, connected, and engaged in their student’s high school experience.
Don’t Forget Your Student’s Grade-Level Page!
In addition to visiting the Family Resource Center, please regularly check your student’s grade-level page. These pages contain important information and updates that apply specifically to students in that grade.
Thank you for partnering with us as we support our students throughout their high school journey. We’re stronger together!
Supporting Students • Empowering Families • Building Connections
This week's newest additions...
This week's newest additions...
NOTE: New additions will move to their prospective page the following week.
NOTE: New additions will move to their prospective page the following week.
Winthrop’s FINE ARTS WORKSHOPS are back for Fall 2026!
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 9:45 am- 3:30 pm
Featured Studios:
Painting
Video
Sculpture
Drawing
Ceramics
Photography
Art Education
This event is FREE and open to high school students only. Please visit the website for details and registration.
Elrod Pope Legacy Scholarship - Deadline March 1 - The Elrod Pope Legacy Scholarship honors two influential leaders in our firm’s history, Luke Elrod and Jack Leader, whose integrity, dedication to the law, and commitment to serving their communities continue to inspire our firm today. Each year, Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys awards two $5,000 scholarships, one to a deserving student in South Carolina and one to a deserving student in North Carolina. Through the Elrod Pope Legacy Scholarship, we hope to encourage the next generation to think critically about the issues shaping our communities and pursue their futures with excellence, service, and purpose.
Paying for college and managing the financial aid process can feel overwhelming, but using the resources available to you can make the process much more manageable. Zachary Christian of the South Carolina Tuition Grants Commission shares practical advice for students and families in this article and video, from understanding the FAFSA to the resources that are available to parents and students.
Important Dates
Important Dates
Note: Please refer to the Lion's Roar for athletic events and to grade-level pages, as needed, for additional information.
Note: Please refer to the Lion's Roar for athletic events and to grade-level pages, as needed, for additional information.
OCTOBER 2026
OCTOBER 2026
10/1 - FAFSA Application Opens
10/2 - Senior Class Meeting @ 11:00 AM (M/H MPR; students only)
10/2 - USC Admissions Rep Visit (11th and 12th grades)
10/5 - 10/9 - Fall Intercession (Riverwalk Campus Closed)
10/7 - Dual Enrollment Last Day (Fall, 1st 8-week term)
10/12 - Dual Enrollment Fall Courses Begin for 2nd 8-week term
10/15 - Picture Day (including Senior Portraits)
10/23 - 11th Grade PSAT/NMSQT (Registered students only)
10/27 - College Application Day 9:45 AM - 1:30 PM (Collaboration Room)
10/27 - FAFSA Senior Night 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (M/H MPR)
10/27 - 10/29 - SC WINS (Senior Retakes ONLY)
10/31 - Class Ring Orders Due to Jostens (10th - 12th grades)
10/31 - Senior Graduation Orders Due to Jostens (Class of 2027)
NOVEMBER 2026
NOVEMBER 2026
11/3 - Election Day (No School - Vote if you are 18+)
11/6 - ASVAB (all 11th grade students; 12th grade if needed)
11/10 - Dual Enrollment Midterms
11/10 - Riverwalk College & Athletic Fair (5:00 - 8:00PM)
11/13 - Senior Class Meeting @ 11:00 AM (M/H MPR; students only)
11/18 - Picture Make-up day
11/23 - 11/27 - THANKSGIVING BREAK (Riverwalk Campus Closed)
DECEMBER 2026
DECEMBER 2026
12/4 - Dual Enrollment Last Day (Fall, 2nd 8-week term)
12/4 - Virtual SC Last Day of Courses
12/7 - 12/11 - Virtual SC Fall Courses Final Exam Window
12/18 - Early Release (Riverwalk Campus)
12/21 - Winter Break Begins (Riverwalk Campus)
JANUARY 2027
JANUARY 2027
1/4 - Riverwalk Teacher Workday
1/5 - Students Return
1/11 - Dual Enrollment Spring Courses Begin (1st 8-week term)
1/13 - Virtual SC Spring Registration Opens (11th and 12th grades, only)
1/15 - Senior Class Meeting @ 11:00 AM (M/H MPR; students only)
1/18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Riverwalk and YTC Campus Closed)
1/20 - Virtual SC Spring Registration Opens (All HS Students)
1/27 - Virtual SC Spring Registration Closes
FEBRUARY 2027
FEBRUARY 2027
2/3 - Virtual SC Spring Courses Begin
2/8 - Dual Enrollment Midterms
2/15 - 2/19 - Winter Intercession (Riverwalk Campus Closed)
2/16 - Virtual SC Spring Course Withdrawal Closes
2/23 - Senior Graduation Delivery (subject to change due to shipping)
2/26 - Senior Class Meeting @ 11:00AM
MARCH 2027
MARCH 2027
3/1 - Senior Cap/Gown Pictures
3/3 - Dual Enrollment Last Day (Spring, 1st 8-week term)
3/12 - SAT or ACT at Riverwalk
3/15 - Dual Enrollment Spring Courses Begin (2nd-8 week term)
3/26 - Teacher Workday (Riverwalk Campus)
3/29 - Spring Break (Riverwalk Campus Closed 3/29 - 4/2)
APRIL 2027
APRIL 2027
4/2 - Spring Break Ends (Riverwalk Campus Closed 3/29 - 4/2)
4/12 - Dual Enrollment Midterms
4/19 - Blue Envelope Submissions Opens
4/23 - Teacher Workday (Riverwalk Campus)
4/29 - Virtual SC Spring Courses End
4/30 - Virtual SC Spring Final Exam Window Opens
4/30 - Senior Picnic and Final Senior Class Meeting (Location TBD)
MAY 2027
MAY 2027
5/5 - Dual Enrollment Last Day (Spring, 2nd 8-week term)
5/6 - Virtual SC Spring Final Exam Window Closes
5/19 - Senior Breakfast and Graduation Practice (more info to come)
5/20 - Class of 2027 Graduation
5/27 - Early Release (Last Day of 2026 - 2027 School Year)
High School Student Opportunities
High School Student Opportunities
Atrium Health Summer Internship
Atrium Health Summer Internship
The Atrium Health Summer Internship site is now live! Advocate Health Summer Internship | Healthcare Leadership
The application period is October 12–November 12. The site is currently available for students to review information, but the “Apply Now” button will not direct students to the application until October 12.High School students must be 16 or older to apply.
The Advocate Health Summer Internship Program is a 7-week paid, structured experience that introduces high school students to health care careers through career exploration, hands-on learning, mentorship and professional development.
Students should consider participating because it provides an early opportunity to explore healthcare career pathways, build confidence and prepare for future educational and career opportunities.
Contests and Competitions
Contests and Competitions
October 21: American Academy of Neurology Neuroscience Research Prize [STEM]
October 21: JEA National Student Media Contests [Journalism]
October 21: Pirates Pitch Competition [Business]
October 28: New York Times Editorial Contests (My Tiny Memoir) [Writing]
October 30: Conrad Challenge [STEM]
November 1: Bennington College Young Writers Awards [Writing]
November 5: Regeneron Science Talent Search [STEM]
November 15: USA Biolympiad (USABO) [STEM]
8 Habits of Successful Student Leaders
8 Habits of Successful Student Leaders
Click HERE to read about what the habits are of successful students.
Calling All Parents....Big Future Live: Find Their Fit!
Calling All Parents....Big Future Live: Find Their Fit!
Every parent wants their teen to find and own a future that fits who they actually are. With so much information out there it can be hard for teens and parents to know where to start. There are test scores to interpret, scholarships and financial aid to find, college lists to build, and a teen who may not know yet what they want.
BigFuture Live: Find Their Fit is a free event series designed to help parents do one thing: support their teen in finding the post-secondary path that’s right for them. The path that fits academically, financially, socially, and personally. Your teen’s personal fit is where their academic strengths and interests, career goals, what your family can manage financially, the campus experience, and your teen’s personal priorities all overlap.
Upcoming events:
Wednesday, 08/26/2026 - Help Your Teen Make the Most of their PSAT/NMSQT
Wednesday, 09/16/2026 - Help Your Teen Build Skills That Matter Most
Tuesday, 09/29/2026 - Help Your Teen Find Their College Fit with Jeff Selingo
Wednesday, 10/14/2026 - Help Your Teen Access More Money for College
Wednesday, 10/28/2026 - Help Your Teen Stay Confident and Healthy Through College Planning
Tuesday, 11/10/2026 - Help Your Teen Envision Their Future
Wednesday, 11/18/2026 - Help Your Rural Teen Find a Path That Fits Their Community and Goals
Click HERE for more information!
Join the Big Future Parent Community!
High School Requirements
High School Requirements
HS Graduation Requirements
HS Graduation Requirements
Note: 4-year colleges/universities require:
2 to 3 credits of the same foreign language
3 lab science credits
1 higher level math credit (beyond ALG 2)
1 fine arts credit
HS Promotion Standards
HS Promotion Standards
In order to comply with state law and ensure continuous and appropriate progress from grade 9 through grade 12, students must have earned a minimum number of units in order to be eligible for promotion to the next grade.
To be promoted to grade 10, a student must pass a minimum of 6 units of credit to include:
One english credit (English 1)
One math credit (Geometry)
Four additional credits
To be promoted to grade 11, a student must pass a minimum of 10 units of credit to include:
Two english credits (English 1 and English 2)
Two math credits (Geometry and Algebra 1)
One science credit
One social studies credit
Four additional credits
To be promoted to grade 12, a student must pass a minimum of 16 units of credit to include:
Three english credits
Three math credits
Two science credits
Two social studies credits
Six additional credits
Need a Transcript?
Need a Transcript?
Current and former students of Riverwalk Academy must request their high school transcripts through Parchment.
Dr. Robert Compton - Head of School
Mr. Richard Ball - HS Principal, Athletic Director
Mrs. Heather Vernier - M/H Front Office
Dr. Christina Dempsey - Dean of Instruction
Ms. Susanne Teague - School Counselor (Last Names A - K), High School Lead, Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Mr. Ryan Hosenfeld - School Counselor (Last Names L - Z), Middle School Lead, Virtual SC Coordinator
Ms. Kathryn Carr - 504 Coordinator
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