The Riverview Gardens School District creates a community of learners equipped to be competitors in a global society and leaders demonstrating social and civic responsibility.

Riverview Gardens High School is committed to preparing ALL students to meet the challenges and opportunities of a changing world.

Dear Parent(s) and Riverview Rams:

We are excited to welcome you to the 2021-2022 school year at Riverview Gardens High School. The past two years have been quite a challenge, with students and teachers discovering a new way of teaching and learning. This school year represents a time of restoration and resilience. Through our time apart we have been committed to developing new ways of learning, creating opportunities for academic and emotional support, while remaining committed to the safety and health of our high school scholars and staff. We are committed to student achievement and understand that parental involvement in a student's education is a vital part of that success. Our high school scholars are required to meet the following expectations:

• Clear and/or Mesh Book Bags ONLY for all scholars
• Refer to your SIS K12 Student Portal to review your schedule of classes and keep track of your academic needs.
• Be respectful of the staff, students, teachers, and administrators of Riverview Gardens High School on campus.
• Stay focused on your education by actively participating in all instruction on campus. Please ensure that you are completing all assignments and preparing for tests. This is your time to shine. Stay on task, so that you won’t fall behind. Remember that credits matter and are essential in your quest for graduation.
• Reach out to your Counselor or Social Worker for support as soon as the need arises.
• Check your district assigned email for any notices from your teacher.
• Always strive to do better than your best!

As your Principal, I am committed to your success and will do whatever it takes to assist you as you enter this next phase of your life as we transition back to in-person learning. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call. Our team can be reached at: 314-869-4700. Thank you in advance for your help in committing to making this year one for academic and personal success. We will get through this together with Pride, Respect and Responsibility! Welcome back, RAMS!

Mrs. Traci Nave

Ms. Brook Bennett-Assistant Principal

Office 2: A-F

Ext. 22122

Mr. Alex Clark- Assistant Principal

Office 3: G-L

Ext.22159

Mr. Jamison Rusthoven-Assistant Principal

Office 4: M-S

Ext.22193

Dr. Monica Perry- Assistant Principal

Upper Office 9: T-Z

Ext. 22221

Dr. Jarret Smith-Alternative Ed. Administrator

Lower Office 9

Ext. 22238

Ms. Mashonda Behling-Special School District Area Coordinator

Office 3

Ext.22246

Mr. Zachary Thurwalker- Athletic Director

Gym

Ext. 22199

Hello RAM-ily!

The Home to School Coordinator Team is committed to continue our efforts to support students and families as they connect with the school community during the 2021-2022 school year. We aim to encourage students to attend school regularly and strive for academic success. In doing so, we will connect with school counselors, teachers, administrators and community agencies to implement strategies and develop activities that will promote student success. Feel free to contact us using the information provided below:

• Mrs. C. Brown: Office 2 (A-F)

cbrown@rgsd.k12.mo.us

Ext. 22125

• Mr. D. Pitts: Office 3 (G-L)

dpitts@rgsd.k12.mo.us

Ext. 22157

• Mr. T. Martin: Office 4 (M-S)

tymartin@rgsd.k12.mo.us

22194

• Ms. T. Pikes: Office 9 (T-Z)

tpikes@rgsd.k12.mo.us

Ext. 22123

9th grade counselor: Ms. R. Ross

rross@rgsd.k12.mo.us

ext. 22226

10th grade counselor: Mr. M. Wharton

mwharton@rgsd.k12.mo.us

ext. 22223

11th grade counselor: Mrs. T. Beverly

tjacksonbeverly@rgsd.k12.mo.us

ext.22228

12th grade counselor: Mrs. A. Graham

agraham@rgsd.k12.mo.us

ext.22225

Social Worker: Ms. W. Ross

wross@rgsd.k12.mo.us

ext. 22224

College Advisor: Ms. M. Morrison

ext. 22236

As you know, parents are a major factor in the success of a child. Therefore we want to make sure we keep the lines of communication open with you on a consistent basis. Please log in on SIS K12 weekly to check the status of your child's progress and contact his/her teachers when needed. Also, talk to your child about their day to see how you can be of support to them.

We are truly grateful for your support of RGHS. We hope to improve the home to school connection and be a great support to you and your child(ren) this school year.

We are proud to share the accomplishments of our scholars during this month. Please congratulate them for their great work!

All students, new and returning must complete enrollment/registration on Tyler SIS 360 before beginning classes or picking up technology. Please click on the button below to access the link and get additional details about the process if needed. If you are experiencing difficulties completing the process online, please contact the school for assistance.

If your child(ren) will not be returning to RGHS for the 21'-22' school year, please call 314-869-4700 and ask for assistance from a secretary to process their withdrawal from the district.

Additionally, if you need assistance requesting your transcripts please call 314-869-4700 ext. 22227 to speak to Ms. Redden.

All students are expected to be present every day from 7:30 am-2:30 pm. We will be taking and keeping track of attendance daily. If your child will be absent, please contact the school to inform us prior to the absence if possible. Please email fshelby@rgsd.k12.mo.us or call 314-869-4700 ext. 22158 to report your child's absence. If your child's absence is due to quarantine, we encourage you to mention this when you contact the extension provided.

Students can view their 2021-2022 class schedule on the Tyler SIS 360 website provided below. They can login on the student tab using the following information:

• Student's lunch pin is their username
• Student's 6-digit birthday is their password, ie.091619 (September 16, 2019)

Students will use the QR code or link provided below to sign-in for breakfast and lunch daily. If your child has a cellphone, please encourage them to complete this task daily by taking a picture of the code and filling out the form. Completing this form accurately will assist us with contact tracing if needed.

All students must wear an ID while on campus. 9th or 10th grade students who did not attend orientation and 11th-12th grade students will receive their ID's during the first week of school.

Additionally, students must get a temporary ID if they forget it when they check in at school. The prices for temporary ID's and Replacement ID's are the following:

• Temporary ID= $ 1.00
• Replacement ID= $ 3.00
• Replacement ID and lanyard=$ 5.00

Parents,

Please check your email and your child's district email for the latest bus information from the district. If you did not receive your child's information, please contact one of the following secretaries for assistance:

Ms. A. Williams: (Last Names: A-F) --amawilliams@rgsd.k12.mo.us

Ms. F. Shelby: (Last Names: G-L) --fshelby@rgsd.k12.mo.us

Mrs. Harvey (Last Names: M-S) --kewilson@rgsd.k12.mo.us

Ms. B. Goodman (Last Names: T-Z)-- bgoodman@rgsd.k12.mo.us

Per district administration the following actions will take place if your scholar has to learn remotely due to quarantine:

In the event that scholars and/or teachers are sent home for 10 days of quarantine, the affected group of students will participate in virtual learning with their classroom teacher. Students and teachers must log into Google Classroom for virtual learning during the quarantine period. Therefore, teachers will implement the concurrent teaching model that was implemented in Spring 2021, using the google classroom platform.

Check out these important events taking place in September.

• Labor Day, Sept. 6th-No School
• RGHS Virtual Open House, Sept. 8th (see flyer below for details)
• CAP Kickoff, Sept. 20th (see flyer below for details)
• Professional Development Day, Sept. 24th-No School
• Parent Meeting: Building a Strong Foundation, Sept. 29th (see flyer below for details)

If you have any questions, or if you would like to make suggestions for next month's edition, please contact us using the phone extension or email address provided below. Your feedback is needed and appreciated.

Email: cbrown@rgsd.k12.mo.us
Website: https://riverviewgardenshighrgsd.schoolinsites.com/
Location: 1218 Shepley Drive
Phone: 314-869-4700 22125
Twitter: @RGHS_official