Principal’s Message

RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL

April 2017 Newsletter

April 3 - 7 Spring Break

April 10 Classes Resume

April 11 State Testing - PSAT/SAT 9th-11th Career Exploration Day 12th

April 12 WorkKeys Testing 11th

April 17-18 MStep Testing 11th

May 18 Senior Awards

May 24 Graduation

June 1 Undergraduate Awards

Each year we talk to students about the effects of spring weather on student attendance and academic perfor-mance. My years of educational experience have lead me to believe that sunny weather is bad for a student’s aca-demics. Although the effects of spring on school perfor-mance are understandable, the need for our students to earn a high school diploma makes even a small drop in effort a concern. GPA, attendance, and individual class grades can all deter-mine post high school choices for students. Given our stu-dents lack of understanding of what the future holds, may cause them to make short term decisions on attendance and grades that effect their academic record. It is the adults in their lives that must take an active role to help them stay focused the last two months of school. Parents, please take the time to talk to your student’s about the importance of staying on track during this most critical time of the school year. Sincerely, Deborah Michon, Principal

Richmond High School is dedicated to instituting high standards, teaching students through dynamic instruction and incorporating the latest technological advances.

Guaranteed Learning for All Students

Team Wrestling

State Champs!

Competitive Cheer State Runners-Up!

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion ,military status, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation), disability, age (except as authorized by law,) height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or employment. Inquiries related to any nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Superintendent, 35276 Division Road, Richmond, MI 48062, (586) 727-3565.

Congratulations to the February Code Blue winners at RHS.

These students received a Code Blue raffle ticket for being respectful, living responsibly, understanding others, or engaging in learning.

David Wolschleger Nate Ostazeweski

Sam Calderone Adrianna Kunce

Support the Richmond Band with your Kroger Com-munity Rewards! The Richmond Band Boosters is participating in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. It is simple to enroll and 5% of your pur-chases at Kroger stores will go to supporting the Richmond Bands. Enrolling is easy—just follow the steps below. Please remember that you must re-enroll every April for us to continue receiving funds from Kroger. This is a great way to support the band at no cost to you and we really appreciate your sup-port.

1. Have your Kroger Plus Card handy and go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com. Click on Sign In/Register and then click on SIGN UP TODAY if you are a “New Customer?” or simp-ly sign in using your email and password and skip to Step 2 below. Sign up for a Kroger Re-wards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address, cre-ating a password and agreeing to the terms and conditions. You will then get a message to check your email inbox. Then click on the link in the email.

2. After clicking on the link, click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step. Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards Information (on the right) and input you Kroger Plus Card number. Enter the NPO number 19342 and select the Rich-mond Community Schools Band Boosters from the list. Then click on confirm. You will see our name on the right side of your information page.

Save your returnable cans and bottles for the band. The Richmond Band boosters are hosting this fantastic fundraiser (again) on April 29th from 10am - 2pm in the Kroger parking lot near the gas station. Look for the band trailer! As before, 2 ways to help: 1) volun-teer! 2) save your cans and bottles and donate them to the band. drop them off between 10am and 2pm at the trailer - more info to come. 3) spread the word! If you need a porch pick up, please let us know (richmondbandboosters@gmail.com).

This year’s 2017 Junior/Senior Prom is Friday, May 5, 2017

6:00 to 10:00 p.m. with dinner served at 6:45 p.m.

Tickets are $50 each and will be sold on April 19 & 20 during all

student lunches.

Many local scholarships are available. Full details and a complete listing are available in the RHS Counseling Office and on their website under Post Secondary Options and Paying For College. Richmond Antique Engine & Threshing Associa-

tion (RAETA) Scholarship--April 20 Richmond Rotary Foundation--Due April 21 REA--April 28 Jim Jones Memorial--Due May 1 Helen & Donald Foster Scholarship Program--

May 10 Sportsman's Club--May 15

During the month of February, Richmond High School conducted a survey for students, parents, and staff. The results of these surveys will help us de-termine a goal that will be part of the new school improvement plan for the 2017-18 school year. Be-low are some of the key points from the survey.

316 students respond to the high school survey with an overall 3.29 rating (on a scale of 1 – 5)

Students consider the following items as strengths for Richmond High School * Teachers are very helpful and provide an awe-some learning environment * Teachers care about the students’ future. * The Sports Programs * Providing laptops to all students

Students consider the following items a weakness for Richmond High School * Everything being blocked on the laptops * Students do not respect each other or their teach-ers * Student feel like we do not handle bullying and students misbehaving

Students suggested the following changes * Have some assemblies about bullying, suicide,

and life in general * More classes to help in the REAL life * Give the same attention to all students, no matter what they are involved in

92 parents responded to the high school with an overall 3.52 rating (on a scale of 1 to 5)

Parents consider the following items as strengths for Richmond High School * The teachers are top notch and some of the best in the county * Special education department is GREAT! Very supportive, friendly, easy to communicate with, and truly wants what is best for children * The close knit community feeling

Parents consider the following items a weakness for Richmond High School * Not enough class selection offered. More rigorous courses are need. * Not enough communication

Parents suggested the following changes * Pay more attention to bullying and/or discrimina-tion from other students. * Parent/administration town hall meetings * Reduce the amount of standardized testing.