Dear Parents/Guardians,
The Rancocas Valley Regional High School District is committed to fulfilling the current mission to build a community of empowered learners who value Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence, which culminates with the insurmountable RV P.R.I.D.E. that contributes to the unique school district culture. This past January I reported my entry plan findings to the Board of Education conducted during my first six months as the Superintendent of Rancocas Valley. My recommendation to the Board was that we conduct a strategic plan during the 2016-2017 school year to plan the future of the school district and to ensure that RV is on a constant trajectory of improvement. The Board approved Dr. Charles Ivory to facilitate this plan with us through EIRC. This is a very exciting time for Rancocas Valley and the R.V. region, as the strategic plan will be a collaborative effort to determine what we want RV to be over the course of the next five years. This will be an outstanding opportunity to define a well-articulated mission, core values, and the specific actions that will lead us to achieving the mission. I encourage all of you to get involved this year so that someday, you can reflect on the experience as part of your legacy here at Rancocas Valley!
The strategic planning process will begin with three community engagement sessions for all RV Region stakeholders to participate in on October 20th, November 15th, and December 15th. If you would like to participate please go to RVRHS.com, click on the “Vision 2020” button and register for the sessions.
In addition to the exciting news about the strategic plan, below you will find important information for a successful start of the 2016-2017 school year. Please go to RVRHS.com, Documents & Forms to access all New School Year Opening Day Forms & Documents. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call the high school.
Bus Assignments
Bus assignments will be available in the Parent Portal in Genesis on August 22, 2016. Click on Documents and then Transportation letter.
Attendance
Morning tutorial begins each day at 7:30 AM. All students are expected to attend school regularly and to be on time for classes. Pupil Attendance Policy #5200 and Regulation #5200R describe school district procedures on attendance. This information is published in the Student Handbook which is distributed to all students at the beginning of each school year and will also be available at RVRHS.com.
Freshman Orientation
Freshman Orientation will take place on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. It will be a regular school day for all freshmen students with dismissal taking place at 2:27. Freshmen should move toward their homerooms upon arriving to school on the 6th. A picnic lunch will be provided for all students!
Athletic and Extracurricular Participation Fee
This annual fee will be assessed to every student who participates in at least one athletic or extracurricular activity that requires a Board of Education paid coach or advisor. The annual fee enables students to participate in ALL athletic and extracurricular activities throughout the school year. Go to RVRHS.com, Documents & Forms, and New School Year Opening Day Forms & Documents for the Activities & Athletics Participation Fee form. For information regarding athletic eligibility please go to the Program of Studies located on the RV web site.
Mathematics Standards Based Grading
For information about Standards Based Grading and how the math department has implemented this research based program, a power point is available on the website in the opening day information folder. Teachers will explain this in more detail in class and at back to school night.
We look forward to working with you to provide an outstanding educational experience for your child.
Sincerely,
Dr. Christopher Heilig