1/6/25 RCHS Newsletter

Happy New Year fellow Jaguars!

I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and are excited for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. As we kick off the second half of the school year, I’m filled with enthusiasm for all the amazing things yet to come.

I am especially excited for our Seniors as they spend their remaining months and days in the friendly confines of The Jungle. This is an exciting time for them and their families as they make decisions for their future and take the time to reflect on their education and all of those who supported them to prepare for graduation from RCHS.

Let’s make the second semester one to remember. I am excited to be part of all the accomplishments we will achieve together!

Take care,

Andy Abner

Principal

Important Dates

01/07/2025 Start of 3rd Quarter / Gold Day
01/08/25 Black Day
01/09/25 Gold Day
01/10/25 Black Day
01/17/25 PD Day / School Closed
01/20/25 District Holiday / School Closed
01/21/25 Gold Day
01/22/25 Black Day
01/23/25 Gold Day
01/24/25 Black Day
01/31/25 Jag Day - Late Start

🎓Class of 2025 Graduates - Senior Newsletter

Seniors, please check the senior newsletter frequently for any new updates relating to graduation and senior events. We are constantly updating this newsletter with new information.

Safety & Security

Students will be reviewing our Standard Response Protocol with their seminar teachers tomorrow, January 7th.

As we bring everyone back to school, it remains imperative that we have a strong focus on our safety and security. We believe that this is everyone's responsibility at RCHS.

We encourage you to view our Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and to have discussions with your students about how they may react in a variety of situations. The protocols that we follow can be found at iloveuguys.org.

Our students are our greatest resource for a safe environment. It remains so important that if they see, hear, or feel something that is not right, to say something to a trusted adult or to submit an anonymous Safe2Tell report. You can report concerns at safe2tell.org or by calling 877-542-7233. Safe2Tell Reports go directly to school administration during school hours and to the Sheriff Department 24-7.

We will continue periodic exercises and drills throughout the school year. Many of these exercises are a joint effort under the direction of the School's Administration, DCSD Security personnel, South Metro Fire Rescue and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

We value your partnership in creating a safe and secure environment for all of our stakeholders.

Registration for the 2025/2026 School Year

Rock Canyon High School counselors will be coming to Rocky Heights on Tuesday January 21st to meet with all 8th graders about Rock Canyon High School registration. They will work through the registration process with all students and answer any questions. Students will get directions on how to complete registration on this day. The registration portal will open for students on January 23rd and will close on January 31st. Students will work with their current teachers for recommendations and collecting all paperwork. All incoming 9th graders are invited to our Future Jag Night on Thursday January 23rd.

Senior Week Auditions

RCHS Future Jags Night - Incoming Freshman ONLY

Rock Canyon High School's Future Jag Night will occur on Thursday, January 23rd. Future Jags and their guardians can explore various activity and athletic opportunities at Rock Canyon High School. They will hear a presentation from Principal Andy Abner and will be able to meet with department chairs and ask questions. *Incoming Freshman ONLY*

5:30 - 7:30 pm Open House

Athletic Team Representatives: CommonsActivities and Clubs: Upper and Lower Hallways

6:00 - 6:30 pm Welcome Presentations and Introductions

Principal Andy Abner / Main Gym
Musical performances by the Rock Canyon Performing Arts Department

6:30 - 7:30 pm Question/Answer Session

Department Chairpersons will be in the Auxiliary Gym

RCHS Student Council Application

All application information and links can be found on the RCHS Website → Activities Page → StuCo Page

Student Council is a group of highly motivated students who strive to better the school through exemplary leadership and dedication to improve our school’s environment. A year long commitment that requires involvement in and out of school. This includes but is not limited to: set-up/clean up and attending ALL Student Council sponsored events, dressing up for all Spirit Days, leadership and development activities, active class participation, working in a team and most importantly, a positive attitude.

Active Student Council members must maintain a 2.5 GPA, promote responsible and respectful behavior in and out of the classroom, and must be willing to learn, grow, and develop as a leader throughout the year. Interested students should be motivated, willing, and dedicated to the betterment of the school and to serve as a school leader.

2025 - 2026 Application Process

Please reference the RCHS Website for the StuCo application. The Student Council Application has two parts: The application & references (DUE JAN. 31ST BY 5PM) and the interview (SAT. FEB 8TH)

No late submissions will be accepted and incomplete applications will not be considered
In addition to the application components listed online, grades, attendance, and discipline record will also be considered before a final decision is made.
Please contact RCHS Student Council Sponsor Hannah Klein at hcklein@dcsdk12.org if you have any questions.
If you plan to apply for Student Council, register for Student Government 35450 S1 and S2 as your first and second elective alternates. Students who are accepted will be enrolled in the course.

Part #1: Student Application & Teacher Recommendations

Complete the online Student Application by Friday, January 31st, 2025 at 5:00pm. The email you provide on this form will be used for all communication. Please make sure your e-mail address is accurate and is checked frequently. You should expect a confirmation email with a reminder about the interview.

Select TWO teachers to complete the Teacher Recommendation Form on your behalf. Please select teachers who can speak to your leadership strengths and share insight about your abilities and potential as a student leader. First, ASK THE TEACHER IN PERSON. Then, please send an email request with this link to each teacher asking for their recommendation. (This form is the only way to submit a teacher reference). It is your responsibility to confirm with teachers that the form was submitted by the deadline.

***The deadline to submit the recommendation form is Friday, January 31st, 2025 at 5:00pm.***

Part #2: Student Council Interview

Each applicant will participate in a group interview with current RCHS Student Council members and Sponsors. Interviews will be broken up into two groups: Current 9th, 10th, & 11th graders and then Current 8th graders. The interviews will take place at Rock Canyon High School in the Library.

Current 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade Interviews: Saturday, Feb. 8th from 9:00am - 10:00am.
Current 8th Grade Interviews: Saturday, Feb. 8th from 10:30am - 11:30am

The interview is designed to highlight your personal strengths as a leader, group member, and teammate and will include both group activities and questions. You are also asked to bring an event advertisement to the interview.

Event Advertisement/Poster:

Create a creative and unique event advertisement/poster for a hypothetical event listed below and bring a physical copy with you to the Student Council interview. Your advertisement should be creative, clear, neat, unique, and include the necessary information. (This should go beyond using a Canva template).

The basic information is provided for you but you are welcome to add additional details or specifics. This is your chance to showcase your personality and creativity so have fun!

Your advertisement should be NO LARGER than a 11" x 17". You are asked to leave your advertisement with the interview committee and it will NOT be returned to you.

Event Theme Options (select ONE): Welcome to the Jungle, Board Games, Candy, or Hollywood
Event Details for Advertisement:
Event Type: School Dance Event Location: RCHS Commons
Event Date: February 30, 2022 - 8:00pm - 11:00pm Ticket Price: $10.00
Event Location: RCHS Commons Student I.D. Required for Admission