ALL RIVERDALE STUDENTS ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL THE INFORMATION IN THIS

BOOKLET

● P R E P A R A T I O N

● R E S P E C T

● I N T E G R I T Y

● D I L I G E N C E

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RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL CONTACTS

JPPSS Main Line …………………….….……..349-7600

Riverdale High School Main Line ….………….833-7288

Principal, Danielle Yunusah …………..….…...

● E-mail: danielle.yunusah@jppss.k12.la.us

Assistant Principal, Jennifer Washington……..….

● E-mail: jennifer.washington@jppss.k12.la.us

Assistant Principal , Sedrick Hawkins Sr…………..

● E-mail: sedrick.hawkins@jppss.k12.la.us

Assistant Principal , Judith Coon…………..

● E-mail: judith.coon@jppss.k12.la.us

Academic Dean, Lisa Chaix ………………..

● E-mail: lisa.chaix@jppss.k12.la.us

Dean of Students, Melissa Grzych

● Email: melissa.grzych@jppss.k12.la.us

Dean of Students, Trenton Vincent

● Email: trenton.vincent@jppss.k12.la.us

Discipline……………………………………………484-4312

Counselor, Amelia Sherman (9th grade)………...484-4308

Counselor, Deborah Hancock (10th – 12th A-K)..484-4572

Counselor, Patrice Cheramie (10th – 12th L-Z)….484-4571

School Based Health Center…………….….……484-4360

Cafeteria…….……………………………………...484-4310

SOCIAL MEDIA

Website - RiverdaleHigh.jpschools.org

● District - jpschools.org

● State - www.louisianabelieves.org

● Twitter - @ScottishRebels

● WRHS News Team - @wrhsnewsteam

EMERGENCY INFORMATION – CLOSINGS

Radio Station WWL-870 AM has been designated by the School Board as the “official” broadcaster of

information on school closings during inclement weather. However, all news media outlets are notified

about such listings as soon as possible. Decisions to close are generally made before 6 a.m. Parents

are advised to listen to their radios or watch television reports during these periods

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FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE UNIFORM POLICY WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND

WILL REQUIRE THE DELIVERY OF THE CORRECT PART OF THE UNIFORM. STUDENTS WILL

WAIT IN A DESIGNATED AREA UNTIL THE UNIFORM IS CORRECTED.

GIRLS UNIFORM BOYS UNIFORM

SHIRT:

SHORT/LONG SLEEVE WHITE OXFORD BUTTON

DOWN SHIRT WITH RIVERDALE LOGO (Logo must

be in block lettering). ONLY WHITE, RED, OR GREY,

SOLID SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT MAY BE WORN

UNDER THE UNIFORM SHIRT. Undershirt sleeves

must NOT exceed the length of the uniform shirt.

SHIRT MUST BE TUCKED IN AT ALL TIMES.

SHIRT:

SHORT/LONG SLEEVE WHITE OXFORD BUTTON DOWN

SHIRT WITH RIVERDALE LOGO (Logo must be in block

lettering). ONLY WHITE, RED, OR GREY, SOLID SHORT

SLEEVE T-SHIRT MAY BE WORN UNDER THE UNIFORM

SHIRT. Undershirt sleeves must NOT exceed the length of

the uniform shirt . SHIRT MUST BE TUCKED IN AT ALL

TIMES.

BOTTOMS:

RIVERDALE BLACK, WHITE, RED PLAID KILT SKIRT

(NO MORE THAN 2”ABOVE THE FRONT & BACK of

the KNEE) GIRLS WILL BE ASKED TO TAKE HEM

OUT OR WEAR PANTS IF SKIRT IS FOUND TO BE

TOO SHORT.

NO CELL PHONE POCKET, NO LOW RIDER OR

FORM FITTING PANTS ALLOWED. PANTS MUST BE

APPROPRIATE FIT FOR SCHOOL. SKINNY PANTS,

JOGGER STYLE KHAKIS ARE NOT ALLOWED. .

NO SHORTS OF ANY STYLE ALLOWED

BOTTOMS:

NO CELL PHONE POCKET, NO DENIM-LIKE KHAKI

COLORED/MATERIAL PANTS. PANTS MUST FIT

PROPERLY.. SKINNY PANTS, JOGGER STYLE KHAKIS

ARE NOT ALLOWED.

NO SHORTS OF ANY STYLE ALLOWED

SWEATSHIRTS/SWEATERS/JACKETS:

HOODLESS RIVERDALE SWEATSHIRTS

PURCHASED AT RIVERDALE MAY BE WORN.

HOODED OR TORN SWEATSHIRTS ARE STRICTLY

PROHIBITED.

ONLY RED OR BLACK RIVERDALE HIGH

MONOGRAMMED V-NECK OR BUTTON DOWN

CARDIGAN SWEATERS MAY BE WORN

* ONLY RIVERDALE HIGH JACKETS ARE

ALLOWED ON CAMPUS

SWEATSHIRTS/SWEATERS/JACKETS:

HOODLESS RIVERDALE SWEATSHIRTS PURCHASED

AT RIVERDALE MAY BE WORN. HOODED OR TORN

SWEATSHIRTS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

ONLY RED OR BLACK RIVERDALE HIGH

MONOGRAMMED V-NECK OR BUTTON DOWN

CARDIGAN SWEATERS MAY BE WORN

* ONLY RIVERDALE HIGH JACKETS ARE ALLOWED ON

CAMPUS

BELT:

KHAKI MILITARY STYLE BELT WITH SOLID BRASS

BUCKLE. THIS IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE BELT.

BELT:

KHAKI MILITARY STYLE BELT WITH SOLID BRASS

BUCKLE. THIS IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE BELT.

SHOES:

BLACK, WHITE, RED, TAN, BROWN AND GRAY

TENNIS SHOES, OR TOP SIDERS MAY BE WORN.

THE SHOE MUST BE SOLID OR A COMBINATION

OF ANY OF THE COLORS-BLACK, WHITE, RED,

TAN, OR BROWN. NO HIGH TOPS, BOOTS, OR

TOMS.

SHOES:

BLACK, WHITE, RED, TAN, BROWN AND GRAY TENNIS

SHOES, OR TOP SIDERS MAY BE WORN. THE SHOE

MUST BE SOLID OR A COMBINATION OF ANY OF THE

COLORS-BLACK, WHITE, RED, TAN, OR BROWN. NO

HIGH TOPS, BOOTS, OR TOMS.

SOCKS:

ANKLE SOCKS MUST BE BLACK, RED, OR WHITE

ONLY. FOOTIES OR ANY SOCK WORN BELOW THE

ANKLE MUST BE ANY COLOR. NO KNEE SOCKS.

SOCKS:

ANKLE SOCKS MUST BE BLACK, RED, OR WHITE

ONLY. FOOTIES OR ANY SOCK WORN BELOW THE

ANKLE MUST BE ANY COLOR. NO KNEE SOCKS.

BACKPACK:

MESH OR CLEAR BACKPACKS ARE THE ONLY

ACCEPTABLE BACKPACKS.

BACKPACK:

MESH OR CLEAR BACKPACKS ARE THE ONLY

ACCEPTABLE BACKPACKS..

DRESS CODE

BELT: (GIRLS AND BOYS) – Khaki Military belt with solid brass buckle is the only acceptable belt.

SHOES: Only shoes that match the school uniform are permissible. Club/Organizational apparel are not

considered “school uniform”.The shoe color can be a solid or combination of any of the following - black,

white, brown, red, tan, and/or gray. The same color combination applies to the shoe laces.

● Loafers or Topsiders may be worn.

● Shoelaces must be functional and not decorative.

● Boots, high tops, and quarter (mid) top shoes are not permissible.

● All shoes must fall below the ankle.

● No backless shoes, high heels, platforms, crocs, boots, moccasins, slippers, baby doll,

lightweight slip-ons, or slipper lace shoes may be worn.

SOCKS/TIGHTS: There are no restrictions on socks below the ankle. All socks covering the ankle must

be solid red, black, or white. If a student wants to wear tights underneath her skirt, they must be solid

opaque tights that cover the feet (they must slip on like hosiery).

PANTS: The pants must fit like what is traditionally known as slacks - they should not fit the form of the

calf or ankle. The Dickie Style™ is the only acceptable pant. The bottom opening of the pant leg must be

at least 17.5 inches.

BELT: (GIRLS AND BOYS) – Khaki Military belt with solid brass buckle is the only acceptable belt.

SHOES: Only shoes that match the school uniform are permissible. Club/Organizational apparel are not

considered “school uniform”.The shoe color can be a solid or combination of any of the following - black,

white, brown, red, tan, and/or gray. The same color combination applies to the shoe laces.

● Loafers or Topsiders may be worn.

● Shoelaces must be functional and not decorative.

● Boots, high tops, and quarter (mid) top shoes are not permissible.

● All shoes must fall below the ankle.

● No backless shoes, high heels, platforms, crocs, boots, moccasins, slippers, baby doll,

lightweight slip-ons, or slipper lace shoes may be worn.

SOCKS/TIGHTS: There are no restrictions on socks below the ankle. All socks covering the ankle must

be solid red, black, or white. If a student wants to wear tights underneath her skirt, they must be solid

opaque tights that cover the feet (they must slip on like hosiery).

PANTS: The pants must fit like what is traditionally known as slacks - they should not fit the form of the

calf or ankle. The Dickie Style™ is the only acceptable pant. The bottom opening of the pant leg must be

at least 17.5 inches.

SHIRTS: Short/long sleeve white oxford button down shirt with the Riverdale logo (logo must be red block

lettering) with button down collars. Undershirts must be plain solid color white, red, black, or grey. The

length of the undershirt cannot exceed the length of the school shirt.

SKIRTS: Riverdale black, white, red plaid kilt skirt not more than 2 inches above the kneecap and not

more than 2 inches above the crease behind the knee.

SWEATERS: Only black or red Riverdale High monogrammed (white block lettering not more than one

inch in height) are allowed on campus.

SWEATSHIRTS: Only sweatshirts purchased at Riverdale are allowed. These sweatshirts are hoodless

and there are only 4 styles. We strongly recommend that students purchase a sweatshirt as a required

part of the uniform. Classrooms can be cold.

* No part of the uniform may be worn with any graffiti or writing.

* Failure to adhere to the uniform policy will result in disciplinary action and will require the

delivery of the correct part of the uniform. Students will wait in a designated area for the arrival of

the required item.

● ADDITIONAL DRESS CODE ITEMS (ALL STUDENTS)

○ Shirts must be tucked into the pants or skirt such that the belt and/or waistband are fully

visible.

○ ONLY POST EARRINGS ARE ALLOWED. No hoops, hanging, or dangling earrings may

be worn. Gauges and taper/plug earrings permitted. Earrings must be contained within

earlobe.

○ NO OTHER JEWELRY ALLOWED EXCEPT POST EARRINGS. NO BRACELETS, NO

JEWELRY OF ANY TYPE MAY BE WORN ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE UNIFORM

SHIRT OR UNIFORM SWEATER.

● No alterations to the uniform may be made.

● No slits in hems/lower pants legs.

● No jeans, baggy or excessively wide legged pants.

● No excessively tight or slim fitting pants.

● No carpenter, cargo, capri, “polo”, Ralph Lauren or cropped pants.

● No shorts or skorts.

● No cut off pants or pants cut out at the bottom.

● No sweat pants,warm up pants, trousers or pajamas may be worn under skirts.Black

tights/leggings which contain feet may be worn under the uniform skirt.

● Pants must be hemmed and may not be cuffed.

● Sweatshirts with hoods may NOT be worn. If a student wears a sweatshirt with a hood, the

sweatshirt will be confiscated.

● Approved coats may be worn outdoors when the weather is cold. Coats must have a thick inner

layer and be free of logos or team names. Coats may not be worn in class.

● No gloves without fingers for fashion.

● No use of safety or straight pins.

● Athletic bags must be brought directly to coach upon entering campus.

● No underwear visible above the waistband.

● The following headwear cannot be worn: headbands, bandanas, scarves, skull caps, sweat

bands,bows. Do not bring them on campus. Exceptions are Riverdale caps sold in the Rebel

Shop. No other hats are acceptable. Illegal clothing items and possessions will be confiscated

immediately. Parents are required to make an appointment with the school’s disciplinarian to

retrieve any confiscated clothing item and students will be issued a Saturday Detention.

● No sunglasses indoors.

● No holes in clothing.

● No hair rollers.

● No wallet chains.

● No team jackets, except for Riverdale High School.

● No clothing depicting any type of campus fraternity, sorority, or any other group designs or

insignia not approved by the school.

● No clothing depicting any alcohol, drug or cigarette related items or symbols.

● No clothing with suggestive words or pictures or anything else that can be considered disruptive

to the learning process as determined by the administration (i.e., hair colors, hair cut and styles,

makeup)

● No politically related clothing (this includes items for past politicians) buttons, etc.

● No excessively large purses. (No larger than 8.5 x 11)

● No hair picks or combs with pointed edges. They are considered a weapon and could

result in expulsion and/ or arrest.

● No pillows or blankets.

● No stuffed animals or balloons will be allowed in class.

● Nothing can hang from the uniform belt.

● Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Long/white oxford button down must be worn at all times.

● Student are allowed to wear Riverdale approved Spirit Shirts on Friday’s only.

● Riverdale High logo must appear on all uniform shirts in red using block lettering.

● Only short sleeved black, white, red or gray solid t-shirts may be worn under the uniform shirt.

● If a shirt is worn under the uniform shirt, its’ sleeve cannot be visible past the uniform sleeve.

● Collars must button down.

● Jean, stretch, skinny, and lycra material pants are not allowed.

● Carpenter, low-rider, and cell phone pocket pants are not allowed.

● Skirts must touch the front of the knee and the crease at the back of the knee.

● Riverdale plaid red, black, & white kilt skirts are the only permissible skirts.

● Only ear piercings are allowed. No other facial piercings are allowed including eyebrow and nose

piercings.

● No necklaces should be visible above the collar.

● Shoes must fall below the ankle. No high tops or mid top (quarter length) tennis may be worn.

● No soft moccasins, slipper like or baby doll slippers may be worn.

● Shoes may be black, brown, tan, red, white, gray or any combination of the colors. Shoes with

laces must be laced and functional.

● Only black opaque hosiery is allowed and no footless legwear.

Consequences: 1st & 2nd offense - lunch detention; 3rd offense - UPC; 4th - 9th offense - Saturday

detention; 10th offense - suspension. Confiscated items will be returned at the end of each quarter.

----------SCHOOL LUNCH PRICES

Students

High School……………………………….$1.75

Extra Milk (8 oz…………………………..$ .40

Extra Orange Juice …….………………..$ .50

Employees ……………………………….$ 3.25

Adults, Non-employees………………… $ 3.25

Breakfast programs are available in most schools. Prices are $.75 for students, $1.50 for adults.

To qualify for free or reduced meals, a new application must be submitted annually. Applications may be

obtained from the cafeteria.

NOTE: Prices are subject to change. Students will not be allowed to charge lunch on a debit/credit card.

Illegal use of a student’s lunch number is stealing and the student(s) involved is subject to suspension. If

students do not wish to purchase a school lunch, they may bring a bag lunch from home. Under no

circumstances are students allowed to have food delivered to school or leave class to retrieve food. If a

parent brings a lunch to a student, it can not be fast food and must comply with the Food Nutrition

Guidelines. The lunch will be left in Attendance and a school official will ensure that the lunch is received.

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BELL SCHEDULE

Period

Regular

PDR /

Advisory

Activity

Extended Lunch

Honor Roll Breakfast

1

7:24 – 8:58

7:24 – 8:49

7:24 – 8:44

7:24 – 8:53

1

7:24 – 8:48

2

9:01 – 10:45

8:52 – 10:17

8:47 – 10:16

8:56 – 10:35

PDR/

Breakfast

8:51 – 9:38

PDR/

Advisory

10:20 – 11:03

2

9:41 – 11:05

3

10:48 – 12:22

11:06 – 12:31

10:19 – 11:39

10:38 – 12:07

3

11:08 – 12:32

Lunch

12:22 – 1:02

12:31 – 1:11

11:39 – 12:19

Extended 12:07-

1:07

Lunch

12:32 – 1:12

Regular 12:27-

1:07

4

1:06 – 2:40

1:15 – 2:40

12:23 – 1:43

Report to “x” period

1:11 – 2:40

4

1:16 – 2:40

Activity

1:50 – 2:40

GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (Credits needed to progress to the next level)

GRADE A/B BLOCK

9th 0 – 5.9

10th 6 – 11.9

11th 12 – 17.9

12th 18 and up

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DIPLOMA CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

(if student entered 9th grade prior to 2014 - 2015

Subjects College & Career LA Core 4

College & Career Basic Core

Career Diploma

English 4

Math 4

Physical Education 1.5

Health 0.5

Science 4 3 3

Social Studies 4 3 3

Foreign Language 2 - -

Arts 1 - -

Electives 3 8* 7**

Totals 24 24 23

*Students who pursue a Basic Core course of study must complete six credits in career area of

concentration.

**Students who pursue a Career Diploma must complete seven credits in career area of concentration.

TOPS UNIVERSITY (COLLEGE) DIPLOMA

CURRICULUM

JUMP START (CAREER) DIPLOMA

CURRICULUM

English - 4 units

1 Unit English I

1 Unit English II

1 Unit English III, AP English

Language and Composition, IB

English - 4 units 1 Unit English 1 Unit English II 1 Units from the following: English III, English IV, AP or IB English course, Business English, Technical Writing,

Language & Literature or

IB Literature & Performance

1 Unit English IV, AP English

Literature and Composition, IB

Literature, IB

Language & Literature, or IB

Literature & Performance

Math - 4 units

1 Unit Algebra I

1 Unit Geometry

1 Algebra II

(Integrated Math I, II, and III may be substituted

for the Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

sequence.)

1 Unit from the following: Algebra III:

Advanced Math - Functions and

Statistics, Advanced Math -

Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus or IB

Math Methods I; Calculus, AP

Calculus AB, or IB Math Methods II;

Probability and Statistics or AP

Statistics; AP Calculus BC; IB

Further Mathematics HL; IB

Mathematics HL

Science - 4 units

1 Unit Biology

1 Unit Chemistry

2 Units from the following: Earth

Science; Environmental Science; AP

Environmental Science or IB

Environmental Systems; Physical

Science; Agriscience I and

Agriscience II (elective AG I is a

prerequisite for AG II); one of

Chemistry II, AP Chemistry, or IB

Chemistry I, or IB Chemistry II;

Physics I or IB Physics I; one of AP

Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism,

AP Physics C: Mechanics, or IB

Physics II; one of Biology II, AP

Biology, or IB Biology I, or IB Biology

II

Social Studies - 4 units

1 Unit U.S. History, AP U.S. History, or

IB History of the Americas I

or comparable Louisiana Technical College (LTC) courses courses offered by Jump Start regional team as approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). Math - 4 units 1 Units from the following: Algebra I, Algebra I Part One and Algebra I Part Two, or an applied or hybrid Algebra course 3 Units from the following: Geometry, Math Essentials, Financial Literacy (formerly Financial Math), Business Math, Algebra II, Algebra III, Advanced Math - Functions and Statistics, Advanced Math - Pre- Calculus, Pre-Calculus, or comparable courses offered by Jump Start regional team as approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). Science - 2 units 1 Unit Biology 1 Unit Chemistry I, Earth Science; Environmental Science; Physical Science; Agriscience I and Agriscience II (one unit combined); AP or IB science courses Social Studies - 2 units 1 Unit U.S. History, AP U.S. History, or IB History of the Americas I ½ Unit Government, AP U.S. Government and Politics, Comparative, or AP U.S. Government and Politics: United States ½ Unit Economics, AP Macroeconomics or AP Microeconomics (One unit/credit of Civics may be substituted for any two of the ½ unit/credit of Social Studies courses specified) Health - ½ unit ½ Health Education (JROTC I and II may be used to meet the Health and Physical Education requirement. Physical Education (or ROTC) - 1 ½ units 2 Unit Physical Education ½ Unit of PE II Marching Band,

1 Unit of Government, or AP U.S.

Government and Politics:

Comparative, or AP U.S.

Government and Politics: United

States, or Civics

2 Units from one of Western

Civilization, European History or AP

European History; one of World

Geography, AP Human Geography,

or IB Geography; World History, AP

World History or IB World History; IB

History of the Americas II;

Government, Economics, AP

Macroeconomics, AP

Microeconomics or IB Economics.

Health - ½ unit

½ Health Education (JROTC I and II

may be used to meet the Health

and Physical Education

requirement.)

Physical Education (or ROTC) - 1 ½

1 Unit Physical Education

½ Unit of PE II Marching Band,

Extracurricular Sports, Cheerleading

or Dance Team

Foreign language - 2 units

2 Units from the same foreign

language (A complete list of all foreign

languages may be found in Bulletin

741§234.)

Arts - 1 unit

1 Unit from the following:

Visual Arts courses (Bulletin

741§2333); Music courses (Bulletin

741§2355); Dance courses (Bulletin

741§2337); Theatre courses (Bulletin

741§2369); Speech III and IV (one

unit

combined); Fine Arts Survey;

Drafting

Electives - 3 units

Total - 24 units

Extracurricular Sports, Cheerleading or Dance Team Career and Technical Education - 9 units Total - 23 units

USEFUL WEBSITES FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS

ACT, PLAN, EXPLORE: www.act.org Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: www.doe.louisiana.gov/bese Eagle 2.0: www.louisianaeagle.org FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): www.fafsa.ed.gov High Five Louisiana: www.highfivescholarships.com Jefferson Parish Public School System: www.jpschools.org Louisiana Board of Regents: www.regents.state.la.us Louisiana Connect: www.louisiananconnect.org Louisiana Department of Education: www.louisianabelieves.com LOSFA (Louisiana Office of Student Financial Aid): www.osfa.state.la.us March 2 Success: www.march2success.com SAT, PSAT: www.collegeboard.org Supplemental Course Academy: www.lacourses.net TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students): See LOSFA above. (Cohorts of 2014 and beyond) (Cohorts of 2014 and beyond)

ATTENDANCE

To receive Carnegie credit for a course, students must be present 94% of the required time. (Source

Bulletin 741) In order to receive a Carnegie credit, a student cannot exceed 5 days of absence

(unexcused) in each class. Students may receive an X instead of a credit/grade if he/she has exceeded 5

days of absence in any class. Students are responsible for Seat Time Recovery. All medical reasons

for absence must be verified by a parent or physician within five (5) days of the student’s return to

school. Extended illness must be verified by a physician and/or extenuating circumstances must be

approved by the assistant principal within five (5) school days of the student’s return to school. Any

student who has 4 or more unexcused absences during the 1st semester or 8 by the 2nd semester will be

automatically referred to Juvenile Court through the Family in Needs of Services (FINS).

ATTENDANCE OFFICE

The Attendance Office is for checking into school and Out of school. It is off limits before school and

during lunch time. No student is allowed to loiter in or near the Attendance Office, open the doors near

the Attendance Office for visitors, or order food to be delivered to the Attendance Office (this includes

delivery or family), no exceptions. Any student who violates this policy will be suspended.

IDs

Current picture I.D. cards must be visibly worn around a student’s neck UPON ENTERING THE SCHOOL

CAMPUS. I.D.s are not to be defaced on front or covered with stickers, markers, etc. In the event that

your ID is forgotten at home, a temporary ID should be purchased ($1) in discipline. The purchase of 5

consecutive temporary IDs will result in the issuance of a new ID.

Only the student’s current I.D. and school related passes can be worn on the I.D. lanyard or chain.

Damaged or lost I.D.s must be replaced at a cost of $5. Lanyards can be replaced for $3. No other

student’s ID or paraphernalia may be worn on a lanyard.

Consequences for not wearing ID or temporary ID: 1st Violation – Lunch detention; 2nd Violation –

After school detention; 3rd Violation – Saturday Detention; 4th Violation – UPC/Suspension.

BATHROOM POLICY

The bathrooms are NOT available during the first and last 15 minutes of each class (except the class

immediately after lunch). Restrooms are open the entire lunch period. After lunch, the bathroom will

remain locked for 30 minutes. Bathrooms will be closed during PDR period. Any students with

emergencies must be sent to Student Services.

BOOK BAG/PURSE POLICY

Only clear or mesh book bags are permitted. No cloth or fabric book bags, tote bags, backpacks or any

similar fabric (non-see-through). Purses may not be used as a book bag. No item(s) can be attached to

the bookbag. No use of safety or straight pins on backpack. All athletes and performance team

members must store their athletic bags/equipment in the locker room once entering campus.

Purses larger than an 8.5 “ X 11” inches are considered book bags and therefore must adhere to the

policy above.

Consequences: 1st Offense – Warning or call home, confiscate bag; 2nd Offense – Detention, confiscate

bag; 3rd Offense – Suspension, confiscate bag

CHECK-IN

Students can begin arriving on campus at 6:50. Students arriving after 7:23AM are deemed tardy to

school. Students failing to check in may be suspended. Unexcused tardies will be handled according to

the procedures described in the Parish Handbook for Parents and Students.

CHECK-OUT

Students requesting to check-out are to report to Student Services to call home. They will return to class

after the call is made. Only an adult on the Emergency Card (which has been signed by the

parent/guardian) will be able to sign-out the student. Students will be notified when the parent/guardian

has arrived at school. All check-outs must be done before 2 PM.

A student must be 18 or older AND have written permission to sign themselves out of school. Written

permission will be required for each check out request.

COMPUTER & LAB

● Students are not allowed in any lab without a faculty/staff member present. ● No unauthorized CDs/DVDs or flash drives are to be put in any computer. ● NO student is to tamper with screensavers or remove any computer hardware/software. ● NO student is to use the computer to write, print, draw, or download inappropriate materials. ● Food/Drink cannot be brought/consumed in the lab.

STUDENTS MAY NOT ACCESS J-CAMPUS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE PRINCIPAL. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THIS POLICY WILL RESULT IN A SUSPENSION.

● NETWORKED COMPUTERS - When working on a networked computer on the Local Area

Network no student is to:

1. Have more than one login name and password.

2. Broadcast messages over the network.

3. Try to view, alter, or remove other students’ files.

4. Use another student’s login name and password.

5. Give his/her login name and password to another student.

6. Try to view, alter, or remove system files on the network.

Consequences: Non-Compliance With Computer Policy can result in a detention, suspension, or

revocation of privileges.

INTERNET USAGE POLICY

Only students who have brought in the appropriate parental/guardian signed Internet form are allowed to

independently use the Internet. The following guidelines are to be used by all students using the

Internet:

● The internet shall not be used for social media

● The use of internet is for educational purposes only; entertainment areas shall not be accessed

● A teacher must grant permission to use the Internet during class time

● Students are prohibited from downloading software on school computers

● If unexpected inappropriate material is encountered, notify your teacher immediately

● Accessing your email without teacher consent is strictly prohibited

Consequences: Depending on the seriousness of the infraction, consequences may range from verbal

warning to behavior report, referral, suspension from school, and termination of all computer privileges at

Riverdale High School.

● Remember since you are going out over the Wide Area Network, the network administrator can

trace all areas accessed.

LAPTOPS

Personal Laptops may be brought to school for classroom/educational use only. Teachers must authorize

the use of the laptop before students are permitted to bring/use them. The school is not responsible for

the loss of a laptop. Students choosing to bring their personal laptops to school assumes full

responsibility for damage to or theft of the laptop It is advisable that students have all valuables in their

personal possession at all times.

CONFISCATED ITEMS

The school is not responsible for confiscated items.

DETENTION

Detentions are held during lunch, after school, and on scheduled Saturday mornings. Students must be in

full school uniform. Students failing to serve detention are subject to suspension. After school and

Saturday detention forms require student and parent signatures. Students will not be allowed to serve

detention without the required form with the required parent signature.

FEES

A $30 Student Fee will be collected from each student. The fee will cover the following items:

1. One Permanent I.D

2. ID Lanyard (IB lanyards are available for purchase by students in IB ONLY)

3. Student Agenda

4. Entrance to various school events during the school year

5. 1st All School Pep Rally

**SENIORS MUST PAY THE STUDENT FEE IN FULL BEFORE ANY PORTION OF THE SENIOR

DUES WILL BE ACCEPTED

Lab/technology fees may also apply to individual courses. You will be notified of those fees by individual

teachers. Do not submit any monies in excess of $5 without collecting a receipt.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES

Guidance counselors are available to assist students, teachers, and parents. Students may see their

counselor during lunch. Guidance services include: working with students/parents/teachers by assisting

with educational problems, personal/social problems, family-related issues, educational/career planning,

testing, financial aid and college preparation. Counselors also assist in providing referrals to outside

agencies.

IDs

Current picture I.D. cards must be visibly worn around a student’s neck UPON ENTERING THE SCHOOL

CAMPUS. I.D.s are not to be defaced on front or covered with stickers, markers, etc. In the event that

your ID is forgotten at home, a temporary ID should be purchased ($1) in discipline. The purchase of 5

consecutive temporary IDs will result in the issuance of a new ID.

Only the student’s current I.D. and school related passes can be worn on the I.D. lanyard or chain.

Damaged or lost I.D.s must be replaced at a cost of $5. Lanyards can be replaced for $3. No other

student’s ID or paraphernalia may be worn on a lanyard.

Consequences for not wearing ID or temporary ID: 1st Violation – Lunch detention; 2nd Violation –

After school detention; 3rd Violation – Saturday Detention; 4th Violation – UPC/Suspension.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

All RHS students will receive an academic dishonesty lesson that will cover consequences and details as

to what constitutes as academic dishonesty at Riverdale High. Academic dishonesty agreement must be

signed by all students.

INTERNET USAGE POLICY

Only students who have brought in the appropriate parental/guardian signed Internet form are allowed to

independently use the Internet. The following guidelines are to be used by all students using the

Internet:

● The internet shall not be used for social media

● The use of internet is for educational purposes only; entertainment areas shall not be accessed

● A teacher must grant permission to use the Internet during class time

● Students are prohibited from downloading software on school computers

● If unexpected inappropriate material is encountered, notify your teacher immediately

● Accessing your email without teacher consent is strictly prohibited

Consequences: Depending on the seriousness of the infraction, consequences may range from verbal

warning to behavior report, referral, suspension from school, and termination of all computer privileges at

Riverdale High School.

● Remember since you are going out over the Wide Area Network, the network administrator can

trace all areas accessed.

LAPTOPS

Personal Laptops may be brought to school for classroom/educational use only. Teachers must authorize

the use of the laptop before students are permitted to bring/use them. The school is not responsible for

the loss of a laptop. Students choosing to bring their personal laptops to school assumes full

responsibility for damage to or theft of the laptop It is advisable that students have all valuables in their

personal possession at all times.

OFF-LIMIT AREAS

● The area behind West Hall including the walkway and stairway are “off limits” at all times. If you

are not moving toward class, you are considered loitering. A student’s schedule will indicate the

area in which a student is authorized. During lunch a classroom is an “off limits” area when a

teacher is not present. Students may not be present in any classroom where there is no teacher.

● If a student does not have a class or a pass to be in a given area, then the student is in an

off-limits area. Students changing classes or having a pass should use the most direct route to

their assigned classes.

● Students should not be on the middle school campus at any time.

● Parking areas are off limits to students at all times during the school day unless authorized.

Authorization must be obtained from a member of the administration. No loitering before or after

school in parking areas located on or off campus.

● The teachers’ lounge is off limits. Students may not enter the teacher's’ lounge under any

circumstances.

● The bus loading areas are off-limits to students who are not riding a bus.

● Building halls are off limits before school, during lunch, and after 2:45 unless participating in an

approved activity.

● Administration Hall is off limits during lunch time.

TRANSPORTATION

● Bus students are to ride assigned buses. Changing buses is not permitted. Students are to

report to the assigned loading area immediately at dismissal. Students may not leave the

designated bus loading area. Students may not return to the campus once they have exited.

Only students waiting to get on buses may wait in the loading area. All non-bus riders must exit

the campus by 2:45. If a student needs to temporarily/permanently ride a different bus, a written

request, specifying the reason, must be given to the principal. After school approval, the letter will

then be sent to the district for their approval. The student/parent will be notified of the decision.

● Driving students have two locations in which they can park their vehicles: Riverdale Drive or on

South drive immediately outside the school fence. Upon arrival to school, the student must exit

their vehicle and come on campus. Students may not park on campus. Those that violate parking

restrictions will be subject to disciplinary action.

● The parking area behind the athletic building will be locked during the school day and will not

be opened by early release students or students who need to check out early.

● Students who are being dropped off must pull up to main entrance door (Attendance Office Side)

and exit the car immediately.

Consequences for Bus Disturbance: 1st Referral – Student/parent/driver conference; 2nd Referral –

Detention or suspension (possible suspension from bus); 3rd Referral – Suspension .

2018-2019 RIVERDALE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Thursday, August

23rd

Jamboree

Bonnabel

Yenni

7:30

Thursday, August

30th

Grace King

Yenni

6:30pm

Thursday,

September 6th

Haynes

Yenni

6:30pm

Friday, September

14th

South Plaq

Yenni

7:00pm

Thursday,

September 21st

Pearl River

Pearl River

7:00pm

Thursday,

September 27th

McMain

(Homecoming)

Yenni

6:30pm

Friday, October 5th

Fisher

Fisher

7:00pm

Friday, October 12th

McDonogh 35

Yenni

7:00pm

Thursday, October

18th

Kennedy

Jefferson

Playground

6:30pm

Thursday, October

25th

Kipp

Joe Brown

7:00pm

Thursday, November

1s

Carver

Joe Brown

7:00pm

2018-2019 RIVERDALE VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TEAMS TIME

16-Aug Helen Cox Helen Cox JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

4-Sep John Curtis Riverdale JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

6-Sep Kenner Discovery Kenner Discovery JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

7-Sep Grace King Tourney Grace King V TBD

8-Sep Grace King Grace King V TBD

10-Sep Booker T Washington Booker T Washington JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

11-Sep Haynes Riverdale JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

13-Sep Belle Chasse Belle Chasse JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

18-Sep Helen Cox Riverdale JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

21-Sep Riverdale Tourney Riverdale V TBD

22-Sep Riverdale Tourney Riverdale V TBD

25-Sep Booker T Washington Riverdale JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

27-Sep Destrehan Riverdale JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

2-Oct East Jefferson East Jefferson JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

3-Oct Ben Franklin Riverdale JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

9-Oct Warren Easton Warren Easton JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

11-Oct Cabrini Cabrini JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

15-Oct Kenner Discovery Kenner Discovery JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

16-Oct McDonogh 35 Riverdale JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

18-Oct District Playoff ** TBD JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

22-Oct Destrehan Destrehan JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

23-Oct District Playoff ** TBD JV/V 4:00 & 5:00

25-Oct District Playoff ** TBD V TBD

Bold denotes- home matches.

Riverdale Girls Basketball 2018-2019

Date Opponent Time Tue. Nov 13 Lakeshore 5:30pm Nov. 19th – 21st Tournament @ Sacred Heart TBD Mon. Nov 26th @ Bonnabel 5:30pm Thur. Nov 29th @ Newman 5:00pm Tues. Dec 4th @ St. Martins 5:00pm Thur. Dec 6th TBA 5:30pm Mon. Dec 10th @ Lakeshore 5:30pm Fri. Dec. 14th John Ehret 5:00pm Mon. Jan 7th TBA 5:30pm Thur. Jan 10th NOMMA 5:30pm Tues. Jan 15th *Carver 5:30pm Fri. Jan 18th *@ McDonogh #35 5:00pm Tues. Jan 22nd *Ben Franklin 5:30pm Thur. Jan 24th *@ Lake Area 5:00pm Tues. Jan 29th *@ NOMMA 5:00pm Thurs. Jan 31st TBA 5:30pm

Mon. Feb 4th *Cabrini 5:30pm

RING MASTER SENIORS

CLASS OF 2019

Class Sponsor Ms. Tian Buzbee, Mr. Darrell O’Neill, Ms. Monique Pontiff, and Ms. Amelia Sherman

Song “See you again”- Charlie Puth and Wiz Khalifa

Flower Daisy

Motto “Cherish Yesterday, Live for Today and Reach for

Tomorrow”

Colors Red, Gold, and White

Class President Kayla Riley

Dues = $250 ● A receipt for student fees ($30) must be

shown before these dues are collected.

1st installment: Friday, September 7 $70

2nd installment: Friday, November 30 $100

3rd installment: Friday, February 22 $80

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SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION

It is the policy of the Jefferson Parish Public School System that school principals may suspend from

school any pupil who commits the following offenses:

Willful disobedience.

Threatens or intentionally disrespects a teacher, principal, superintendent, member or

employee of the local school board.

Makes an unfounded charge against any of the above.

Uses unchaste or profane language.

Immoral or vicious practices, or of conduct or habit injurious to his associates.

Possesses or uses tobacco products, in any form in school building, on school grounds, or on

school buses owned by, contracted to, or jointly owned by any city or parish school board, or at

any school sponsored activities on or off school grounds.(Refer to Substance Abuse Policy and

Procedures.)

Use of or possession of and/or distributes or is under the influence of alcoholic beverages, or

mood-altering chemicals and/or any other controlled dangerous substance governed by the

Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance law in any form in any school building, or on school

grounds, or school buses owned by, contracted to, or jointly owned by any city or parish school

board; or at any school sponsored activity on or off school grounds.(Refer to Substance Policy)

Disturbs the school and habitually violates any rule.

Cuts, defaces or injures any part of public school buildings, or any property belonging to said

buildings, or any school buses owned by, contracted to or jointly owned by any city or parish

school board.

Writes any profane or obscene language or draws obscene pictures in or on any school

material or any public school premises, or on any fence pole, sidewalk or building on the way

to and from school.

Is found carrying firearms, knives or other implements which can be used as weapons.

Throws objects on the school grounds liable to injure other students or staff.

Instigates or participates in fights while under school supervision (other than in self-defense, as

verified by an adult witness or when one student admits being the aggressor).

Violates traffic and safety regulations.

Leaves the school premises without permission.

Is habitually tardy or absent; excessive tardiness policy and procedure for appropriate grade

level must be followed.

Violates any rules adopted by the school board; in addition to the specific disciplinary

measures authorized in Louisiana Revised Statute 17:416. Section 416.1 provides that “in

addition to the specific disciplinary measures authorized in Section 416, teachers, principals,

and administrators may employ, subject to any rules as may be adopted by the parish school

board, reasonable disciplinary and corrective measures to maintain order.” All such rules shall

be published and distributed to students and parents.

Refuses, while under school supervision, to provide upon request, his name to a Jefferson

Parish Public School System employee, provides such employee with a false name and/or

does not go to the administrative area when so directed.

Possesses and/or ignites, including but not limited to, any sparkler, squib, rocket, firecracker,

bombs, Roman candles, smoke bombs, signal lights, shell explosives or other devices or

compositions used to obtain visible or audible pyrotechnic display.

Abuses a teacher either physically or verbally.

Disrupts and/or interferes with the orderly conduct of the affairs of school, school activity, or the

rights of other students through the distribution of any or all materials, the posting of signs, and

the wearing of imprinted apparel that is deemed to be disruptive.

Participates in a demonstration during school hours or school activities.

Participates in an unauthorized demonstration in Jefferson Parish Public School System

buildings, on JPPSS premises, on any school bus or during any school-sanctioned event.

Initiates or participates in any threat which disrupts the school day operations including, but not

limited to, bomb scares, fire, etc.

Fails to respond in a reasonable manner to a request made by a school official.

Breaks into line (lunch, ticket sales, entrance to activities, bus line, etc.).

Leaves school grounds at dismissal in the afternoon and returns to board school buses or

other vehicles.

Possession of prohibited items or contraband. Items

Unofficial sale of any items on campus.

CONSEQUENCES FOR DISCIPLINE INFRACTIONS

The following consequences are listed as a guide for acceptable behavior. Teachers are responsible

for establishing rules and consequences within system and school policies. This list represents

extreme behavior not within the behavior management plans established by teachers. Multiple or

repeated offenses carry additional penalties subject to the discretion of school administrators.

DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES

This handbook is an extension of the Jefferson Parish Public School System Procedures and Policies

Manual. The student handbook shall be governed by the following school law cases:Hazelwood

(school sponsored events), Bethel (behaviors that negatively impact the school, and Tinker

(disruptive behavior).

Criminal offenses committed by students while under the jurisdiction of the Jefferson Parish

Public School System shall be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

The following consequences are listed as a guide for acceptable behavior. Teachers are responsible

for establishing rules and consequences within system and school policies. This list represents

extreme behavior not within the behavior management plans established by teachers. Multiple or

repeated offenses carry additional penalties subject to the discretion of school administrators.

OFFENSE CONSEQUENCE

Abusive/Disrespectful Language/Behavior Referral - suspension

Class/Campus Disturbance 1st & 2nd Referral - detention/suspension 3rd Referral - suspension

Cutting Class Referral - suspension

Drugs/Alcohol/Over the Counter Medication SEE PARISH HANDBOOK

Electronic Device Usage without authorization Confiscation & Suspension; failure to turn in device increases the suspension days

Failure to serve (fts) detention fts lunch = after school; fts after school = Saturday; fts Saturday = In School Susp.

Failure to depart from after school activities within 15 minutes

UPC & student can be barred from the next/all after school activity

Failure to follow authorized personnel directives on campus

Detention or suspension

Fighting (riot/gang) Remainder Of School Year suspension

Fighting (one - on - one) Suspension - up to 9 days

Forgery/Accessory to forgery Detention or suspension

Gambling 1st & 2nd Referral - suspension; 3rd - ROSY

Giving False/Misleading Information Suspension

Habitual Violation of School Rules Suspension

In an unauthorized area/roaming campus Suspension

Immoral Practices/Public Display of Affection/Sexual Harassment

Detention/Suspension

Intimidation/Bullying Suspension

Leaving campus without permission or not using the proper checkout

Suspension

Loitering Detention or Suspension

Misbehavior with substitute Detention or Suspension

Misuse of Pass Suspension

Parking on campus w/out permit or in undesignated area

1st offense - warning; 2nd - detention or revocation of parking; 3rd - suspension

Physical abuse of school personnel ROSY

Possession of fireworks/explosives ROSY

Profanity/Obscenity Detention or suspension

Setting off fire alarm suspension/ROSY

Sleeping in Class 1st offense - behavior report/call home by teacher; 2nd - parent conference request by teacher; 3rd - referral - UPC/Suspension

Smoking/Use of Tobacco Possession of Tobacco or Related Items

Suspension

Stealing or Possession of Stolen Property Restitution in all cases of theft; suspension

Tardiness to class (excludes 1st period & period after lunch)

1st & 2nd offense - teacher action; 3rd - after school detention; 4th - UPC

Tardy to period after lunch 1st Referral - ASD 2nd- Saturday detention

Tardiness to school SEE PARISH HANDBOOK

Threats related to school violence POLICE ACTION

Vandalism/Graffiti Suspension with restitution before return; or ROSY

Verbally threatening school personnel Suspension or ROSY

Verbally threatening students Suspension or ROSY