Bulldog Families,

We are so grateful for our Bulldogs!

We are wrapping up our first semester this Wednesday, December 20th. Please be sure to view schedule below. Please note all courses will have a semester final exam which will take place December 19th and 20th. If your student is absent on the day of the final exam, they will need to arrange with their House Office a time to make up their exams January 4th. Students will not be able to take exams early. If your student needs assistance in their classes, they may utilize Bulldog Block tutorials or schedule before or after school tutorials with their teacher. Please see tutorial link for more details below. You can monitor your student's grades, attendance and more through Qmlativ's Family Access. For assistance with Family Access, contact familyaccesssupport@rcisd.org.

We encourage you to follow us on Twitter (@RoyseCityHS) and Instagram (@RoyseCityHS), like us on Facebook, and review information on the district website www.rcisd.org.

Our student's hard work is paying off, please come support our Bulldogs as they compete and share their talents. Please view our RCHS calendar at https://www.rcisd.org/o/rchs/events.

You can also stay up to date with a few important links for ongoing communication for the 2023-2024 school year:

RCHS Information: https://bit.ly/rchsinfo

Class of 2024 Information: https://bit.ly/rchssenior24

Parents, thank you for your partnership and sharing your amazing students with us every day. Please never hesistate to reach out via email or by phone to Royse City High School if you need anything at all.

Go Bulldogs!

Brooke McMaster

Principal

Royse City High School

Empowering Students, Shaping Future.

• Dec 19th-Final Exams-Early Release RCHS students only

• Dec 20th-Final Exams-Early Release (2nd Period Grading Period Ends)

• Dec 21-Jan 8 Winter Break

• Jan 4-Staff Workday

• Jan 5-Staff PD-Planning Day at RCHS

• January 8-Welcome back, Students! 2nd Semester Begins!

• January-11-Picture Retakes/All 9-11th grade students that have not taken their yearbook picture

• January 15-Senior Cap & Gown Purchase Deadline

• January 22-Bulldog Review-Uprising Freshman Class of 2028 Showcase of what RCHS has to offer

Click on Tutorial Schedule link to view tutorial opportunities with each teacher: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Mp6lR-4c6dhYHkS6Gd3b4g8u-Tn8eywKEQWAyTSRte4/edit?usp=sharing

National Honor Society provides peer tutoring during Bulldog Block for all subject areas, students may schedule through Ehallpass.

RCHS COUNSELORS

• Alpha House Counselor A-Co | Kimberly Combest, Kimberly.Combest@rcisd.org

• Beta House Counselor Cr-He | Tiffany Goff, Tiffany.Goff@rcisd.org

• Gamma House Hi-Mi | Chelsea Holcomb, Chelsea.Holcomb@rcisd.org

• Delta House Counselor Mj-R | Lacy Murphree, shannon.murphree@rcisd.org

• Kappa House Counselor S-Z | Kathy Blann, katherine.blann@rcisd.org

• Sigma House Counselor RCCCA & Associates/PTECH | Tracy Glick, tracy.glick@rcisd.org

• Student Support Counselor | Matt Wheatley, Matt.Wheatley@rcisd.org

RCHS Counseling Website: https://www.rcisd.org/o/rchs/page/counseling

Check out RCHS Counselor Newsletter

• Seniors: January 22nd -Seniors are welcome to schedule an appointment at one of the Prestige Portraits studio locations. The phone number to schedule an appointment is: 972-669-9200, or they can schedule online by visiting: prestigeportraits.com & selecting "In Studio Photography".
  

Cap, Gown and Tassel are required to participate in the graduation ceremony and will need to be ordered by January 15th. (Due to current supply lines, the deadline has changed from February 15th to January 15th. Thank you for your understanding.) Click here for more details: https://bit.ly/RCHS24Grad

Seniors, continue stacking great days of hard work!

ATTENDANCE NOTES

Documentation is needed after a student is absent from school.

Please email all documentation to RCHS: rchsattendance@rcisd.org

(Attendance information begins on page 33 of RCISD Student Handbook)

When a student is absent from school, the student—upon arrival or return to school—must bring a note signed by the parent that describes the reason for the absence. The note must be turned in within three school days from the last day of the absence.

A note signed by the student, even with the parent’s permission, will not be accepted unless the student is age 18 or older or is an emancipated minor under state law.

The campus will document in its attendance records whether the absence is excused or unexcused. The campus will allow seven (7) parent notes per semester for a total of fourteen (14) for the year, before a doctor’s note will be required for secondary campuses. The campus will allow fourteen (14) parent notes for the year, before a doctor’s note will be required for

elementary campuses.

A parent or guardian may send an email, from the parent’s email account, indicating the reason for the absence.The parent/guardian may email: RCHS: rchsattendance@rcisd.org

Many freshman received their IDs at Pup Camp. Unfornately our 10th-12th grade IDs were not available. We will issue IDs the first day of school in designated areas according to last name. Students please pick up ID, view schedule online and report to first period.

Students will not be able to purchase lunch in the cafeteria or check out library/textbooks without a school issued ID. Everyone will be issued the first ID free of charge. Replacement badges will cost $5.

According to the RCISD Secondary Dress Code Policy: School Issued ID card is required to be worn around student's neck on a lanyard or left chest with ID clip at all times.

**All Back to School forms must be completed in order for students to view their schedule in Qmaltiv Family Access, receive chromebook and ID badge.

If your family would like to participate in the Free or Reduced lunch rate, please visit the district page linked below to complete the application. The schools have transitioned into requiring family applications for free and reduced-price meals to meet USDA requirements.

In the 2023-2024 school year, schools are required to return to charging for school meals on the National Lunch Program (NSLP) based on program eligibility.

For information and pricing of meals, please visit the RCISD Food and Nutrition Page.

OUTSIDE FAST FOOD or RESTAURANT DELIVERIES NOT ALLOWED

STUDENTS WITH OFF CAMPUS LUNCH DO NOT BRING BACK FOOD FOR OTHER STUDENTS.

Thank you for you attention to the matter.

PARKING PERMIT: Click on link for details!

We still have plenty of spots available for each grade level. Please make sure if you drive that you have purchased your parking permit. You may purchase online and report to security office located off of the cafeteria.

BUS ROUTE INFORMATION may be found on the transportation page at www.rcisd.org. Make sure your child knows his/her bus route information. Each student will be issued a bus id badge which will be scanned as they enter the bus. If you have questions or need to pick up your bus id badge, please see your house office.

PARENT PICK UP, DROP OFF & PARKING REMINDERS

• Pick up and drop off for RCHS students takes place only on RCHS property. Please click on link to view current parent pick up and drop off route.

• Union Square Neighborhood across from campus is not an approved parent pick up or drop off location or place to park for RCHS students.

• RCHS students are to park on school property only. Please see Parking Information below for more details. Students if you have questions please report to the Security Office

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WITH TRAFFIC DUE TO ROAD CONSTRUCTION

As you are aware, traffic will be an ongoing challenge. We know from experience that construction may have daily challenges but the product is something that is worth it in the end!

Please be very cautious when traveling to school each day, we know lane changes and signage could change day to day. Transportation is working through navigating this as well adjusting where they can to ensure our students are on time to class. Please allow extra time in the mornings as you travel to school.

The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 2428 recently related to discipline for students in possession of, using or distributing vapes or e-cigarette on or within 300 feet of a school campus. Students in this situation will be removed from class and placed in disciplinary alternative education programs (DAEP). This does not apply to approved respiratory inhalers or other medical related devices.

For more information about the dangers of vaping and nicotine use please visit the provided link: Quick Facts on the risk of e-cigarettes. We appreciate your support of these safety and wellbeing efforts!

Helpful Link for Policies and Student Handbook

Please note: Page 54 of the Student Handbook

Instructional Use of Personal Telecommunications and Other Electronic Devices

Students must obtain prior approval to use personal telecommunications or other personal

electronic devices for instructional purposes while on campus.

Students must also sign a user agreement that contains applicable rules for use (separate from this handbook).All personal devices must be turned off during the instructional day when not in use for approved instructional purposes. Violations of the user agreement may result in withdrawal of privileges and other disciplinary action.

This is how RCHS will allow personal device usage during the instructional day at RCHS:

• • Cell phones may be used in hallway during passing periods and scheduled lunch time..

  • Upon entering the classroom, all cell phones and listening devices must be turned off and placed inside backpacks or designated area..

  • During scheduled class period, all cell phones and listening devices must be turned off and placed inside backpacks.

  • If out, cell phones and electronic listening devices will be picked up and turned into the office.

  • Parents must pick up the electronics.

SAFETY AND SECURITY INFORMATION

You can review some of our safety and security procedures and terminology on our website.

RCISD EVENTS-A clear bag policy for all MS & HS athletic events has been put in place at RCISD.. All bags must be clear & not exceed 12in x 6in or be a clear 1-gal resealable plastic storage bag. ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE ID BADGE TO ENTER. This policy applies to all athletic events in gyms & outdoor stadiums.

METHODS FOR STUDENT REPORTING-See something, say something.

1. Use the QR code on the back of any student ID to send a message directly to principals

2. Report to Crimestoppers

3. Utilize What's Up RCISD to report questions and concerns to RCISD administrators

4. RCHS Contact Information

RCHS Administration Team

At RCHS, we support our students and families through a House Concept. Students are assigned a House Office according to last name or Associate Degree/Ptech students. Please contact your student's House team first for any of your student's academic or high school needs. Click here for support information.

Click here for info https://www.rcisd.org/o/rchs/page/administration

Check out our RCHS Newsletters

Fall Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/k14d6

First Day of School Newsletter-https://www.smore.com/scu0p

Back to School Newsletter-https://bit.ly/RCHSBTS23-24

EMPOWERING STUDENTS, SHAPING FUTURE

ONE RC

Website: https://www.rcisd.org/o/rchs
Location: Royse City High School, Farm to Market Road 2642, Royse City, TX, USA
Phone: 972-636-9991
Facebook: facebook.com/RoyseCityHS
Twitter: @RoyseCityHS