Riley Recap - VOLUME 4 ISSUE 11

Dear Riley Parents, Guardians, and Scholars,

We are 9 instructional days away from Winter Break. This will end the 1st semester of the 2024-25 school year. We encourage our scholars to work hard to secure credits that is a requirement for graduation.

How do I get a credit

• Scholars must pass 2 of the 3 in semester 1.

• Q1 and Q2

• Q1 and Final

• Q2 and Final

• If a scholar finishes the semester with an overall average of 60% they are to receive the credit. It does not matter if they did not pass 2 of the 3 in Semester One.

It is imperative that we finish this semester strong. We must be committed to the process of growing daily. Thank you all so much for being Wildcats.

Winter Break starts on December 20, 2024 for our scholars and they return to school on January 6, 2025.

WE WILL CONTINUE RAISE THE BAR AT RILEY!

I am looking forward to working with you and your student as we work toward an academically successful school year. I can promise you the best of myself for your students each and every day. Please do not hesitate to contact me at shenderson2@sbcsc.k12.in.us if you have any questions or concerns during the year.

Our Goals:

1) Get students reading on grade level

2) A 95% attendance rate

3) A 90% graduation rate

We greatly appreciate the value that each and every one of our scholars and families brings to Riley. WE ARE THE PRIDE OF THE SOUTHSIDE! WE ARE #RILEYSTRONG!

Sincerely,

Shawn Henderson

#proudprincipal

Riley High School is a student-driven organization fostering ownership and excellence in education. Our team is committed to our students and our community.

Riley High School, in partnership with our families and community, provides all students with a rigorous and equitable education, celebrates each student’s background and identity, and engages the whole student to be a lifelong learner and a responsible, active citizen of the community.

Click the Red Tap below to open the links!

Click the Red tab to view a video about Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Day

The Riley Band is proud to have had four students selected for the Indiana Bandmasters Association All District Honor Band! This competitive regional opportunity included 100 musicians from 26 regional high schools. Students participated in a two days of rehearsals with a guest clinician, culminating with a concert at Plymouth High School on Sunday, November 24. Riley’s student participants were Greta Berg, freshman, French horn; Steele Rankin-Jokerst, sophomore, trombone; Noah Trost, senior, euphonium; and Kailah Turner, senior, tenor saxophone & tuba.

Congratulations to Ms. Heidi Daren on being named Riley High School Teacher of the Year!

Best Buddies is an international organization that helps people with and without intellectual disabilities form meaningful friendships.

Showtimes

• Friday, December 6, 2024 @ Riley 7pm
• Saturday, December 7, 2024 @ Riley 7pm
• Sunday, December 8, 2024 @ Riley 2pm

Indiana University South Bend for an OnSite Admissions visit to Riley High School on Tuesday, December 17th from 9:00 A.M. – 2 P.M. EDT.

The materials students need for their scheduled appointment, and that they bring all documents with them the day of the OnSite.

This includes:

• A completed paper application. If students have chosen to complete the Apply IU electronic application ahead of time, we request they complete the application at least 48hrs ahead of the onsite visit.
• An up-to-date high school transcript
• A copy of their current schedule (if not on transcript)
• SAT or ACT scores, if applicable. Please note that we are now test-optional for admission.

We will be awarding $500 scholarships for eligible students during the OnSite visit (those with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher). These scholarships are only available at these visits!

STOP BY THE GUIDANCE OFFICE @ RILEY HS TO SCHEDULE YOUR TIME AND GET THE APPLICATION

Camp Eberhart Alumni Association has partnered with the South Bend Alumni Association for 10 SBCSC student spots to attend Camp Eberhart free of charge for a full week, plus $25 in their student account. We are offering a scholarship giveaway for 10 lucky students.

Here are the details of the Scholarship Giveaway:

• Must be between the ages of 7-16 yrs old and attend SBCSC schools

• Children(s) must attend the full week

• Guardian(s) are responsible for transportation to and from Camp Eberhart

• Guardian(s) need to complete the scholarship application by Sunday, December 15th by 11:59 pm.

• Guardian(s) may apply for more than one child, but must live in the same residence

• The winners will receive a scholarship covering the cost of tuition, accommodations, meals, and activities for one week at Camp Eberhart, plus $25 in student account

• Guardian(s) are responsible for registering their child(ren) for camp and must complete that process by February 1 or the scholarship will be offered to another family

• Winners will be notified by December 18th--in time for camp to be a holiday gift!

1st Semester Final Exam Schedule

No Advisory on Final Days

December 18 and 19, 2024

The QR code sends students to a quick google form to connect with Riley's social worker Mr. Jackson.

Do you enjoy new experiences? Do you like meeting new people and learning about different cultures? Riley GAPP (German American Partnership Program) is now recruiting freshmen, sophomores and juniors for our 2025-2026 short term exchange program. Host families are needed for this to happen. The German students will be here in September 2025 for their 3 week exchange. Then in June, any student who hosts a German student can go to Germany for 3 weeks. Please see the flyer for more information or contact Mrs. Golubski at mgolubski@sbcsc.k12.in.us or 574-393-5234.