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Rio Americano High School
Class of 2019 Senior Activities Handbook
This Handbook provides specific
information regarding activities and procedures
to follow for the senior class. The RAHS staff
looks forward with excitement to the senior
activities for the Class of 2019, culminating with
Graduation at the Memorial Auditorium,
Monday, June 10, 2019 at 3:00 pm.
All Senior Activities are a privilege.
Students must be in good standing by meeting all
graduation requirements, not being on social
probation, accumulating no more than 36 periods
of truancy/cuts (or 30 if a student has an open
period), and clearing all financial obligations
to participate in the ceremony. If graduating
mid-year or entering RAHS 2nd semester, no more
than 18 periods of truancy/cuts (or 15 if a student
has an open period) are permitted to participate
in the graduation ceremony.
Senior Graduation The students, staff, and parents have spent many
hours planning these events and making this
information available to you. These RAHS sponsored
activities gather the senior class together in
Handbook their final weeks for celebration and traditional
ceremonies such as Senior Awards Night
and Graduation.
If you have any questions regarding any of the
activities, please consult the Rio’s website or
contact the Vice Principal’s office at (916)971-7499.Cap & Gown Distribution
Thursday, June 6, 2019 Any behavior that draws undue attention to an
Cap and gown orders will be distributed during senior individual or individuals is not acceptable. Noisemakers or
check-out on June 6th. If the cap and gown is purchased, similar inappropriate distractions are strictly forbidden and may result
they are kept by your son or daughter after graduation. in removal from ceremony.
If you miss ordering these items, please contact
Jostens @ 989-3909 or www.jostensnorcal.com. Students are advised to park in one of the several parking garages
near the Auditorium. There is limited metered parking on streets,
however there is a two hour parking limit and graduates will not be able
Graduation Rehearsal to feed the parking meter once practice has begun.
Monday, June 10, 2019 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
All graduates must participate in the practice session which We advise students not to bring anything to the ceremony that needs
will be11 a.m.—1 p.m. on Monday, June 10th at the Memorial safekeeping, such as girls’ purses, since we cannot be responsible for
Auditorium. Practice can end as late as 1 p.m., storing or checking items. No flowers, leis, or balloons are allowed in the
allowing only 45 minutes for lunch. We suggest eating before Auditorium and may not be worn or carried by graduates. We will not
practice or bringing a lunch, since there may be no time to be responsible for flowers, etc. being left in the foyer of the Auditorium.
get lunch in the area. Graduates must return from lunch to
the Auditorium by 1:45 p.m. on June 10th. Instructions All graduates are to dress appropriately for this formal ceremony. All
regarding lining up for graduation will be given at rehearsal. graduates must wear the sanctioned cap and gown during the
ceremony. Adorning of caps and gowns is prohibited. Each graduate will
be checked at entry for proper attire.
Graduation -Men must wear a shirt, tie and dress slacks. Women must wear a dress,
Memorial Auditorium, 3:00 PM slacks or skirt and blouse.
-Flip-flops, shorts or other casual clothes are not appropriate for the
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Monday, June 10, 2019 expectations will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.
Any additional honors, medallions, etc. must be pre-approved by the
Graduates report to the Auditorium by 1:45 PM
school to be worn in graduation ceremony.
Graduation is a formal ceremony. Graduates behavior is a
direct reflection of themselves, their school, and their
Graduates will receive their diploma by reporting to the basement
families. Graduation robes signify class unity. The ceremony
of the Auditorium after the ceremony. Staff will be present to distribute
is the Governing Board’s forum to represent the community
the diplomas.
honoring the graduates of Rio Americano High School.
Therefore, all graduates are expected to behave in a After picking up their diplomas, graduates may greet their
manner that respects the formality of the ceremony.
families and friends outside of the Memorial AuditoriumDON’T RISK YOUR PRIVILEGE TO WALK AT SENIOR REMINDERS
GRADUATION…BE ON TIME TO CLASS
School/District Policy
Truancy Policy
Any absence from school for one or more periods, or a All RAHS and SJUSD codes and policies will be enforced
partial period, without consent of parent(s) or guardian during the senior activities. The Graduation ceremony and
activities are The Class of 2019 events. These activities are
and without prior permission from school, is a truancy. A
not intended to draw attention to any one individual or
student tardy to any period in excess of 30 minutes will
group. Proper behavior is expected at all times. Any violations
also be considered truant and must be cleared through of RAHS policies may result in exclusion from some or all senior
the Attendance Office. Students should check their activities.
individual attendance profile by logging on Q.
If a student notices an error, they should immediately get
Dress Code
Dress code policy will be in effect for all activities. Each senior
a correction form from the Attendance Office, have the
activity may have special dress code conditions. Please refer
teacher correct the error and turn the form in to the to the information included in the description of each activity
Attendance Office. for special dress code. For any questions regarding
appropriate dress, please contact your Vice Principal.
Seniors who accumulate 36 or more periods of truancy
(or 30 if a student has an open period) during the school Discipline Obligations
year will not be allowed to participate in the graduation All seniors must be in good standing to participate in
ceremony and placed on social probation for the remainder graduation practices, activities, and the ceremony.
of the school year. Seniors enrolled after the 1st semester Seniors must not be on social probation or have any
and mid-year graduates will not participate in the unresolved discipline issues as of June 7, 2019.
graduation ceremony if they accumulate 18 or more
periods of truancy (or 15 if a student has an open period). Senior Financial Obligations
The last day to pay financial obligations is June 5, 2019 before
senior checkout. Only cash, cashier’s check or money orders
will be accepted after May 17, 2019.Senior Check Out 2019 Safe and Sober Grad Night Celebration
Thursday, June 6, 2019 Monday, June 10th, 9:00 PM – Tuesday, June 11th, 3:00 AM
All seniors must obtain staff signatures, return books, and pay fines, This year, Rio's Safe and Sober Grad Night is sure to be the
etc., prior to June 6st, 2019. Check out slips will be available in the
party to attend! We are returning to Strikes, so be prepared for
Main Office and the Counseling Office starting on Tuesday,
May 21, 2019.
lots of fun activities, great music and food. Put on some comfy
shorts or sweats, your Rio Grad Night T-shirt (included with ticket
7:30am-8:00am purchase and you will receive at check in for Grad Night),
Wilson …………………………………..Ababa--Beilby grab your friends and head on over to Rio for this amazing
Jensen ………………………………….Beppu--Carlson event, buses leave the parking lot at 8:00PM. Tickets go on sale
Greene …………………………………Carroll—Cummings-Williams January 10th with an Early Bird special of $55. Tickets
purchased after March 17th will cost $75.00. Order forms will be
8:00-8:30am available in the school attendance office or on the Rio website
Wilson ……………………………………Cunningham--Eastlick after January 1st, 2019. Financial assistance is available.
Jensen …………………………………..Eiremo--Garcia
Greene ………………………………….Gardner--Hodge Bus transportation is mandatory and students will not be
permitted to leave the event. No food, tobacco or liquids of
8:30am-9:00am any kind may be carried into the premises.
Wilson ……………………………………. Hopp--Kerr
Jensen …………………………………….Ketsdever--Lopez For more information on future Senior events visit
Greene ……………………………………Loventhal--Mellor www.rio2019seniorevents.com
9:00am-9:30am Important Note from the Registrar
Wilson ……………………………………. Miguel--Ontiveros TRANSCRIPTS: Interim Transcripts are requested through the Registrar
Jensen …………………………………….Ortega--Renteria on an as-needed basis. Final transcripts are requested during senior check
Greene ….………………………………..Rister--Searle out. Transcripts are mailed in June, once final grades are posted by the
district.
9:30am-10:00am CAL GRANT: Cal Grant (GPA Verification) is now filed electronically
Wilson ……………………………………..Segale-- Sumner for all SJUSD seniors through the San Juan School District Office.
Jensen …………………………………….Sutherland—Vyvoda Please refer to www.calgrant.org for more information regarding
Greene ……………………………………Wakeland--Zelico Cal Grant.
FAFSA: FAFSA can be submitted beginning October 2, 2018.
The deadline for priority submission is March 2, 2019. Please
refer to www.fafsa.ed.gov for more information regarding the
FAFSA.SENIOR CALENDAR Spring Senior Class Meeting
DATE TIME LOCATION DESCRIPTION
(May 30, 2019 11:46-12:23 PM, Large Gym)
May 4 8 —11 PM Senior Ball
Location: Theme: TBA
Greek Orthodox Tickets go on sale in April
Information to be covered during this meeting:
Church Center Senior Brunch
Senior Sunset
May 15 5:30 – 8:30 PM Senior Awards Night Grad Night
RIO Large Gym
Vice Principals to review policies and graduation
Counseling information for graduation and college
May 31 Location TBD Senior Sunset
(sunset/time TBD)
Advanced Placement Testing
June 3–
June 7
On Campus Senior Week
Fun, food and more
May 6-17, 2019
May 6 – U.S. Gov. and Politics; Environmental Science; Chinese Language
Senior Finals:
June 4 Finals 0, 1, 3, 5 Tuesday, June 4
& Culture
June 5 Finals 0, 2, 4, 6 Wednesday, June 5 May 7 – Seminar; Spanish Lang & Culture; Physics 1: Algebra-Based
May 8 – English Literature and Composition; European History;
French Lang & Culture
June 6 Check for your Senior Check Out May 9 – Chemistry; Spanish Lit & Culture; German Language
assigned time 8:30 am – 10:00 am & Culture; Psychology
for check out.
May 10 –U.S. History; Computer Science Principles; Physics 2
Senior Brunch May 13 –Biology; Physics C: Mechanics; Physics C:
Location: Rio Del Oro Senior BBQ & Pool Party Electricity & Magnetism
11AM – 1PM
May 14 – Calculus AB; Calculus BC; Art History;
Human Geography
June 10 11 AM – 1 PM Graduation Rehearsal May 15 – English Language and Composition;
Macroeconomics; Italian Lang & Culture
3 PM – 5 PM Graduation Ceremony
Memorial Auditorium
May 16 – Comparative Government and Politics; World History;
Statistics
Minimum School Day (Grades 9-11) May 17 – Microeconomics; Music Theory; Computer Science A
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