RHS Newsletter

January 11, 2008

Dear Raymond High School Families:

The 2008 -2009 course sign up has been delayed a few days.  Students received the new program of studies prior to the holiday break.  I hope that everyone had an opportunity to look at next years offerings over the break.  The course sign up sheet will include all of the classes taken up until that time.  Students are encouraged to ask questions and seek advice from teachers, guidance counselors, or any adult at RHS.  All completed course sign up sheets will be mailed home by January 31, 2008. 

On January 8, 2007 the RHS social studies department conducted a mock election for the students of RHS run by the students.  We had 80 students vote Republican and John McCain received 30% of the votes followed by Mike Huckabee 18%, Ron Paul 18%, Rudy Giuliani 16%, and Mitt Romney 14%.  We had 116 students vote Democratic and Barack Obama received 56% of the votes followed by Hillary Clinton 16%, John Edwards 15%, Bill Richardson 8%, and Dennis Kucinich 6%. 

Due to the three delays and two closing so far this year we have decided to push the mid- term exam period two days later in January.  Now the mid-term exam period will be January 17, 18, 22, & 23, 2008. 

It is a good idea that students begin to review for exams sooner rather than later.  Studying for short periods of time over several days helps students retain information rather than cramming the night before. 

When students study for their exams they should be in a quiet room with few distractions.  Students should not study in front of the TV or with music playing.  The room should be well lit with comfortable seating.  It is extremely important that students get enough rest prior to their exams. 

Please see below for exam dates and times.  Take a moment to carefully read our exam instructions and our exam protocol.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to call me at 895-6616 extension2306.

Sincerely,

Kirk Beitler

Principal

                   Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008

          Period 1                7:30 AM- 9:30 AM

          Period 2               9:45 AM-11:45 AM

                    Friday, Jan. 18, 2008

          Period 3               7:30 AM- 9:30 AM

          Period 4               9:45 AM-11:45 AM

Tuesday, Jan.  22, 2008

          Period 5               7:30 AM- 9:30 AM

          Period 6               9:45 AM-11:45 AM

                   Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008         

          Period 7               7:30 AM- 9:30 AM                                                 Make Up              9:45 AM-11:45 AM

All AM & PM Seacoast School of Technology students must report to SST when they do not have a scheduled mid-term at Raymond High School.

All examinations will be given in classrooms with their regular classroom teachers.

All students must take their mid-term or final exams during the scheduled time that their classes are being tested. Students are not at liberty to make-up exams during the make-up period or at a later time without prior approval from both the teacher and the administration. Approval for exams at an alternate time will only be allowed for sound, pressing and unavoidable conflicts, which the school considers to be appropriate. Any student that misses a mid-term or final examination without prior approval or an administratively approved absence will receive a 0 on the test.

Students who are not scheduled for any exam may leave school or arrive late to school without providing a note from home. All students who are in school or on school grounds when not taking exams must be in the dining area. The ONLY exception is if a student needs second semester schedule changes.

Lunches will be served for all students between 11:45 and 12:30 on January 17 - January 23.

Buses will leave promptly at 12:30 from January 17 - 23.
 

Important Reminders

If there is a need for families to apply for the free or reduced lunch program please call me or the guidance office for help.  The application can be given to the student or mailed home.  All information is confidential.

Families can apply for Healthy Kids Insurance at any time please call the nurse, guidance office, or myself for assistance.  This application can be mailed confidentially to home.

Important Dates

January 15, 2008 Senior class trip payment due

January 16, 2008 End of second quarter

January 17 – 23, 2008 Mid-term exams

January 21, 2008 Civil Rights Holiday No School

January 24, 2008 Third quarter starts

January 28, 2008 Parent Support Organization (PSO) meeting 6:00 – 7:00 PM

January 30, 2008 Report cards distributed