Riverwood International Charter School, one of the sixteen high schools in the Fulton County School System, opened in the fall of 1971. Accredited by the Georgia Department of Education, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the International Baccalaureate Organization, Riverwood International Charter School is a four year academic, college/career

preparatory high school offering a broad program and experiences that address the interpersonal, social, physical, and academic needs of its students.

Riverwood is a comprehensive high school and the site of Fulton County’s International Studies Magnet Program. Riverwood is the only Fulton County school offering both the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma

Programs. This prestigious college prep institution has a diverse, talented student body and faculty. One of the unique features of this school, where 90% of the students go on to major colleges and universities, is the level of opportunity for

parents to be actively involved in their child’s education. In addition, our students are regularly awarded Georgia HOPE Scholarships and rank among the highest achievers in the nation on the SAT and ACT.

5900 Raider Drive Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328 http://www.riverwoodics.org

Advanced Placement (AP) scores for 2012:5 = 7%, 4 = 20%, 3 = 28%, 2 = 26%, 1 = 19%

2012 IB diploma pass rate: 95%• Number of diploma candidates: 40 • Number of candidates who passed the diploma: 38• Average exam grade obtained by candidates who

passed the diploma: 4.8

SAT Averages for Class of 2012:Critical Reading: 544, Math: 546, Writing: 541 - Total: 1,631

ACT Average for Class of 2012: 24.5

According to U.S. News and World Report, Riverwood International Charter School is ranked #2 in Fulton County Schools, #5 in Georgia public schools, and #291 in the United States. Among the factors included in determining the rankings is college readiness, as well as student success on standardized tests such as Advanced Placement (AP) and in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.

A = 90 - 100B = 80 - 89C = 70 - 79F = 69 - 0

The numeric average is cumulative and figured on a 100 point scale. Honors, AP and IB courses receive an additional seven points added to the final passing class grade.

Office: 404.847.1980 Fax: 404.255.8709 Counseling: 404.847.1987

Interim Principal: Mr. Ron TeschAssistant Principals: Mr. Oliver Blackwell, Ms. Pam

Spalla Ms. Kari Schrock, Ms.

Jillian Harris IB and Magnet Program Coordinator:Ms. Brandi

HerbertStudent Activities Coordinator and Athletic Director: Coach Mike Santoro

AdministrativeHead Counselor: Mrs. Sally PageCounselors: Ms. Michaelle Myrthil, Ms. Melissa

Perlmutter, Ms. Ann WilsonCollege & Career Center Coordinator: Mrs. Roxie

GarberRegistrar : Mrs. Shila Pattni Bilingual Community Liaison: Mrs. Olivia Gonzalez Social Worker: Mrs. Shawnette MillerGraduation Coach/504 Chair/Tier 3 Chair: Ms. Kate

Pece

Student Support

Type: Public grades 9-12

Enrollment: 1,695

Class of 2012: 352CEEB School Code #: 110216

Location: Located in the northern suburb of Atlanta, easy access from I-285.

School and Community

4-year College/University 86%

2-year College/Technical/ Vocational College 7%

Full- or Part-time Employment 2%

Military 2%

Gap Year/ Travel 0%

Undecided 3%

Marking System and Procedure

Curriculum Standardized Test ScoresAdvanced Placement Courses:

English Literature and CompositionChemistry, Physics B, Environmental Science, Calculus AB, Calculus BC , StatisticsUS History, World History, Comparative Government, US Government, Human Geography, Macroeconomics and Microeconomics, PsychologyStudio Art: AP2 Design and AP Drawing PortfolioMusic Theory

International Baccalaureate Courses: English SL/HLSpanish SL/HL, French SL/HL, Japanese B SL/HL20TH Century History HLEnvironmental Systems & Societies SL, Chemistry SL/HL

Physics SL, Design Technology SLMath Studies SL, Math SL,/HLVisual Arts SLA/HL, Theatre Arts SL/HL, Music SL/HLEconomics SLTheory of Knowledge

IB Business Management SL/HL Engineering

Postgraduate PlansClass of 2012

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Cherishing the past…Challenging the present…Conquering the future…

Beta Club Business NHSClose Up to the Global Community Environmental ClubDebate Club National Art Honor SocietyScience NHS Interfaith AllianceHabitat for Humanity Ultimate FrisbeeInternational Thespians Society Math TeamJapanese Culture DemocratsLiterary Guild Mock Trial FBLAStudent Council Young Progressives SADDRecycling Skills USA JSURaider Pride Invisible Children OLASRIHISCAN (Yearbook) French Club FCCLASTARS Robotics MosaicFellowship of Christian Athletes Science NHS Flying ClubSpanish Club Spectrum Model UN Spanish National Honor Society State of the Arts Chess Science Club Teenage Republicans Interact

Class of 2012 College and University AcceptancesBaseball: 1981, 2000, 2009 Region Championship; 1981, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2005-2009 State Tournament; 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 State Playoffs 2009 State Playoffs Sweet 16

Basketball Boys: 2000, 2002, 2005 State Tournament; 2010 State Tournament (Elite 8)

Basketball Girls: 1999 State Tournament Sweet 16; 2000 State Tournament

Cross Country Girls: 2001, 2004, 2008 State Runner-Up; 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2010 State Tournament; 2007 State Tournament 3rd Place; 2008 Region Champions

Cross Country Boys: 2000-2005, 2008 , 2009, 2010, 2011 State Tournament

Competitive Cheer: 2000, 2005 Region Championship; 2005,2006 State Tournament

Football: 2002 State Playoffs

Golf Boys: 2000 Region Championship; 2009 Region Runner-Up, State Tournament

Golf Girls: 2000 Region Championship; 2000 State Tournament ; 2009 Region Runner-Up, State Tournament

Lacrosse Boys: 2011-State Sweet 16, 2012

Lacrosse Girls: 2010, 2011 State Sweet 16

Softball: 2007-2008 State Tournament; 2008 Regional Runner-Up, State Tournament; State Playoffs 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Soccer Girls: 1999 Region Champions; 2000 Regular Season Region Champions; 1999 (Elite 8), 2000, 2003, 2006, 2009 Sweet 16, 2005 Final 4 – State Playoffs; 2008 , 2010 Elite 8, 2011 Sweet 16, 2012

Soccer Boys: 1999-2002, 2011 State Playoffs; 2000 Region Championship; 2002 State Championship; 2001 State Runner-Up; 2009, 2010 State Tournament

Tennis Boys: 2000 Region Championship; 2003-2005, 2011 State Tournament; 2009 State Tournament Elite 8; 2007, 2010 State Runner Up

Tennis Girls: 2007, 2011 State Tournament; 2008

AAA State Champions 2008, State Runner-Up 2009, 2010

Track Boys: 2005, 2006 Region Championship; 2006 4 x 400 Relay Team-State Champions; 2008 State Runner-Up 400 Meter Dash, State Champion 300 Intermediate; 2009 State High Jump Champions

Track Girls: 2000 Region Championship; 2008 State Track Meet 3rd Place; 2009 State Champions 1600 & 3200 Meters, State Runner-Up 100 Meters, Region Runner-Up

Volleyball: 1999 State Tournament; 2000, 2002 State Runner-Up; 2000-2001 Region Championship; 2001 State Championship; 2000-2002 State Tournament; 2003, 2009 State Tournament Elite 8; 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 2010 State Tournament Sweet 16, 2012

Wrestling: 2006, 2010 Dual State Tournament; 2008 State Tournament; 2006 & 2009 Dual State (Elite Eight); 2009 Dual Area Champions; 2009 Traditional Area Champions; 2010, 2011 State Tournament (Traditional)

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