Cell Phones
Name one reason for the new cell phone policy at RHS.
1. To foster active learning
2. To minimize distractions
3. To promote healthy study habits
What time does Raider Time start?
7:35
Where should your back pack/ purse/ tote bag/ any bag be during the day?
In your locker
True or False: A "U" for Citizenship in 2+ classes means you can not participate in clubs, sports, or attend dances
True
Your mom bought you a nice new Ridley Hoodie for high school! You're excited to wear it to school, but what is one thing you have to remember when wearing a hoodie to class?
You can not wear the hood up!
True or False - you HAVE to turn in your phone in every class
False - as long as your phone is away and out of sight, you don't have to turn it in.
If you miss more than _____ Raider Times in a marking period, then your citizenship will be a "U"
4
Your alarm didn't go off this morning so you run to school still wearing your fuzzy spongebob PJ's. You make it in time for Raider Time, but you still get a write up for dress code. Why?!
You can't wear PJ's to school
You keep forgetting to set your alarm and are late to school. After how many latenesses would your overall citizenship be changed to a "U"?
8
True or False - if you're causing problems on the bus on the way home, it can still impact your citizenship.
True
You're trying to be sneaky and use your phone during class to follow along with the Phillies game. Your teacher catches you... what happens next?
You put your phone in the pouch in the classroom and can get it back at the end of class.
Name one benefit of Raider Time.
- Get homework done
- Meet with teachers make sure you're prepared for an upcoming test
- Get missing work after being absent for a day
You head off to school wearing your favorite new crop top that you bought just for the first day of classes. You are disappointed when you are met with a dress code write-up in homeroom... why would you be written up for wearing this top?
Because wearing a crop top doesn't meet the coverage requirements
How many dress code violations in a marking period lead to a "U"?
4
Name one change between Ridley High School and Ridley Middle School.
-Class length
-Lockers
-Laptops
-Semester Scheduel
etc.,
What should happen if there is an emergency at home, and your parents need to get in touch with you during class?
Your parents should call the school and then you can get in touch with them
True
Name something that someone might wear to school that would get them written up for being out of dress code.
Examples include
-Wearing PJs
-Wearing a crop top
-Wearing something with offensive language
-Wearing your hood up on a hoodie
-Violating a school policy
-Vandalism
-Disrespecting a teacher or peer
-Being late to school too many times
-Being out of dress code too many times
Who does Ridley play in Varsity Football this week?
Lower Merion
Let's say you refuse to give your phone up in class, after your teacher has asked you to place it in the pocket. What would happen next?
You might be placed in ISS
You might have your cell phone locked in a pouch until the end of the day
You'll be asked to go to the dean's office
Your parents will be called in for a meeting
What is the procedure if you need to see someone during Raider Time other than your assigned teacher?
You need to get a pass from the teacher that you want to go to, and give that pass to your assigned raider time teacher
Name a class where you might be required to wear specific clothing / bring specific equipment
- PE class - sneakers/ active clothing
-Science class - lab coat/ goggles
-Foods Class - wear your hair up
If you have a "U" for a teacher, what should you do?
Meet with that teacher and find a way to remediate your "U"
What is the theme at RHS this year?
'R' Reputation / Expect Excellence / #1 Fan Era