24/25 School Year Information
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year at Riverdale Ridge High School! As we embark on this new academic journey, we're excited to uphold our commitment to cultivating a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment. At Riverdale Ridge, we believe in engaging and inspiring all community members to lead fulfilling lives. This year promises new opportunities for growth, discovery, and achievement. Let's come together with enthusiasm and pride to make this school year our best one yet! Get ready to be inspired, challenge yourself, and create unforgettable memories. Here's to a fantastic year ahead at Riverdale Ridge High School!
Below, you will find all that you need to be successful this year at RRHS!
- Activities
- Athletics
- Annual Calendars & Bell Schedules
- Class of 2025
- Class of 2028 Flight School (Freshman Orientation)
- Course Schedule Information
- Enrollment
- Finance Office (Fees)
- Main Office (Registrar, Health Clinic, etc.)
- Meals
- Raven Guide: Student & Family Handbook
- RRHS General Supply List
- School Pictures
- Student ID Cards
- Student Lockers
- Student Technology & Chromebooks
- Transportation & Parking
- Yearbook
Activities
Athletics
Annual Calendars & Bell Schedules
24/25 Key Dates Calendar
Daily Bell Schedule
Periods | Daily Bell Schedule | Delayed Start Schedule | Periods | Assembly Bell Schedule | |
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1 | 8:20-9:55 | 10:20-11:38 | 1 | 8:20-9:50 | |
Advisory/PLT | 10:00-10:40 | N/A | 2 | 9:55-11:25 | |
Lunch 2A |
10:45-11:20 | 11:43-12:13 | Lunch 3A | 11:30-12:05 | |
Class 2A | 11:25-1:00 | 12:18-1:36 | Class 3A | 12:10-1:40 | |
Class 2B | 10:45-12:20 | 11:43-1:01 | Class 3B | 11:30-1:00 | |
Lunch 2B 2nd Floor Classes/CTE Building |
12:25-1:000 | 1:06-1:36 | Lunch 3B | 1:05-1:40 | |
3 | 1:05-2:40 | 1:41-2:59 | 4 | 1:45-3:15 | |
4 | 2:45-4:22 | 3:04-4:22 | Advisory/Assembly | 3:20-4:22 |
SCHEDULE and ATTENDANCE POLICIES:
- During the regular school day, students may enter and exit through the following doors at the start & end of the day:
- Bus Entrance: North Doors (3 & 4)
- Student Parking Entrance: South Doors (20 & 21)
- Students arriving late to school must check in with the Attendance Office for a tardy slip to enter class.
- Attendance for students who are more than 10 minutes late will be recorded as a “partial absence.”
- Students should arrive no earlier than 8:05 AM and depart immediately following the final bell unless engaged in an after-school activity.
- All visitors/picking up students during the school day must enter through Door 3 located on the north side of the main campus, as well as students who arrive after the start of the first class. Visitors will walk through the Weapons Detection System before checking in with the Main Office.
- Students are expected to attend Advisory/Personal Learning Time (PLT) daily.
Class of 2025
Class of 2028 Flight School (Freshman Orientation)
The RRHS commUNITY is ready to welcome our new Ravens to The Ridge!
Flight School is the Freshman Orientation day designed to give our 9th graders a chance to experience the school free of upperclassmen. It's the first day of the high school journey and we're here to kick it off right!
Thursday, August 8, 8am-4:22pm
Riverdale Ridge High School CampusBelow are some key details to make the day successful...
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL, please use the South Parking Lot and follow the traffic flow to make for an easy and smooth start and end to the day, buses will use the bus lane on the North side of the building, DO NOT drop off using the North Parking Lot
WHAT TO BRING, no school supplies needed, bring yourself and your enthusiasm!
FRESHMAN PICTURE DAY, dress comfortably for the whole day, but remember, it's also yearbook photo day!
LUNCH, bring your lunch or enjoy provided lunch in the RRHS Student Commons
SCHEDULE, freshmen will be guided through a schedule of experiences by the RRHS Flight Crew team; experiences will include introductions to high school, a walkthrough of their course schedule, and more!
Stay tuned for updates regarding weapons detection system use on this day. More information will be coming to clarify this process.
This event is only for incoming 9th-grade students. 10-12 new students will join us on 8.9 for the first full day of school
Course Schedule Information
Schedules will be released on August 2nd!
To accommodate student change requests effectively, we have scheduled two opportunities for students to request changes in person at Riverdale Ridge High School on one of the following days:
Seniors: 8.5, 11:30am-1pm
Juniors: 8.5, 1-2:30pm
Sophomores: 8.6, 11am-12:30pm
Freshmen: 8.6, 12:30-1:30pm
Counselors will be set up in the Student Commons to meet with students who would like to discuss their scheduling questions. Additional opportunities for schedule changes will continue throughout the first week of the new school year. Below are the specifics for schedule change requests; to view the comprehensive RRHS policy, please click here.
If a student is unable to attend the in person schedule change request; they may submit this form and check their email for a response from their counselor. Students should submit the Google form or attend an in person request rather than directly emailing schedule requests to their counselor.
The following are acceptable reasons for a student to request a schedule change:
- adding classes if a student does not have a full schedule or has duplicate courses
- changes due to a student not meeting the prerequisite
- changes for courses the student has already completed and earned credit for the class
The following are change requests that will not be accommodated:
- changes that create a negative impact on course balance will not be allowed
- changes requested due to teacher preference will not be permitted
- changes requested to accommodate jobs, sports, or off campus courses
- changes requested for specific off period or lunch period
- the second quarter of a two quarter long class may not be dropped
Counseling Support (based on student's Last Name):
- Students Last Name A-C
- Ms. Brittney Coyle, bcoyle@sd27j.net
- Students Last Name D-G
- Ms. Lea Saurini, lsaurini@sd27j.net
- Students Last Name H-L
- Ms. Lia Emanuel, lemanuel@sd27j.net
- Students Last Name M-O
- Mr. Daniel Bonomo, dbonomo@sd27j.net
- Students Last Name P-Sh
- Mr. Connor Simcox, csimcox@sd27j.net
- Students Last Name Si-Z
- Ms. Caitlin Mellon, cmellon@sd27j.net
If a student is unable to attend the in person schedule change request; they may submit this form and check their email for a response from their counselor. Students should submit the Google form or attend an in person request rather than directly emailing schedule requests to their counselor.
Enrollment
Finance Office (Fees)
Student Fees for 24/25
Student fees may be paid online by using either student or parent Infinite Campus portal, or payments can be made in person at the finance office at RRHS by card, cash or check.
Course fees are assessed quarterly for all students attending Riverdale Ridge High School. Please refer to the District-Wide Fee Schedule to estimate your students' fees.
REMINDER: students are required to pay fees in full in order to participate in all extracurricular activities (sports, clubs), attend field trips, attain a parking permit, as well as to walk in graduation ceremonies. All student fees must be paid in full prior to a student withdrawing from Riverdale Ridge High School. Please make plans to settle all student fees, in full, once allocated.
Free & Reduced
For Free/Reduced applications and information, please see the district webpage under Nutrition Services. A new application must be completed every school year. Even if you have turned one in during previous school years.
Athletic Fees
Athletic participation fees are due prior to the start of the first practice for each sport.
Chromebook Fees
All information about Chromebook use, care, and cost can be found here.
Main Office (Registrar, Health Clinic, etc.)
Hours & Schedule
Classes: 8:20 a.m. - 4:22 p.m. (T-F)
Office Hours: 8:10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (T-F)
Call Us
Main Office: 303-655-6800
Attendance: 303-655-6935
Visit Us
13380 Yosemite St.
Thornton, Co 80602
Meals
Raven Guide: Student & Family Handbook
RRHS General Supply List
Basic Supplies for All Students
- Backpack or book bag with a laptop sleeve (to protect school issued chromebooks)
- Note: Students will be permitted to carry bookbags into classrooms and throughout the building during the school day
- Pens (blue or black ink)
- #2 Pencils or mechanical pencils
- Colored pencils (students cannot share classroom supplies this year)
- Erasers
- One spiral bound notebook paper for each class is recommended
- Graphing calculator (TI-84 Plus preferred)
- Note: Students will need to use a graphing calculator only for state assessments, chromebooks are not allowed during these assessments. This calculator will meet the needs for all math courses and may be used in their post-secondary studies as well.
- TI-84 or a Scientific calculator is necessary for Chemistry courses
- Optional: Ruler 6" or 12" (Metric & English)
Physical Education (PE) Uniforms and Gym Shoes
Students enrolled in PE courses will need athletic gym shoes in order to participate each day. Families may choose to purchase an inexpensive pair of gym shoes that students can wear for PE.
Additional Supplies (Required for specific courses)
Your teachers will inform you during the first days of class if there are additional supplies needed for their courses.
Optional Supplies (Not required, but helpful)
- Pocket folder and/or three-ring binder
- Small container of hand sanitizer
- Pocket tissues
Families who need assistance with securing items should contact the counseling office.
School Pictures
Picture Day is coming!
Lifetouch School Photography, known for capturing school pictures from K-12 nationwide, will take our school photos this year.
For more information about Picture Day, click here.
Photo Days
- Freshmen - Thursday, 8.8 (during Flight School)
- Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - Friday, 8.9
- Retakes - TBA
Pre-order today on mylifetouch.com using your Student ID or Picture Day ID: EVTQ79PVQ
Student ID Cards
Students are expected to carry their student photo IDs at all school events as well as during the school day to help us ensure the safety of our campus. The ID card must be carried at all times and presented at the request of any school authority. Loss or theft of this card should be reported to campus security immediately. Replacement cost for the ID is $5.00. Students need a RRHS ID card to check out materials, secure loaner Chromebooks, gain admission to school-sponsored activities and more.
Student ID cards will be issued during the first two weeks of school.
Student Lockers
RRHS provides hallway (school) lockers on a request basis for students wanting a locker. All students using a locker must complete the request form linked below and follow the policy regarding use of the locker.
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A LOCKER
Due to security, the Locker Request form must be completed using the student's 27j login. Students can obtain lockers at any time throughout the year.
Lockers are available on a limited basis for students to store school-related materials and clothing. School lockers are the property of Riverdale Ridge High School/SD27J and may be searched at any time, without notice and at the discretion of the school administrators.
Students are responsible for their lockers and can be held liable for the contents and for any vandalism which occurs to their lockers. Riverdale Ridge HS is not responsible for items lost or stolen from student lockers.
Students requesting and using lockers are expected to:
- Ensure lockers are kept clean and free from damage
- Use of removable stickers, shelves, bins, etc. is permitted but if not removed properly or if damage occurs to the locker from such items, students may be assessed a fine
- Report any problems with their locker or combination lock to a campus supervisor
- Secure their lockers after each use (spin the dial on the lock to ensure the lock is secure)
- Prevent others from using or damaging their locker
- Students are responsible for the content of their lockers even if it is stored/placed in the locker by another party
- Remove and clean their locker at the end of the school year
- All articles left in hallway lockers after the close of the school year will be donated or discarded
Student Technology & Chromebooks
RRHS, along with School District 27J, utilizes a One-2-Web platform for instruction and learning for our young scholars to ensure they have access to the tools and resources essential to learning for the year 2041 and beyond. Returning students will need to bring their school Chromebook they used the previous year. New and 9th grade students will be issued a Chromebook on Thursday, August 10th. All students are issued a Chromebook enabling our young scholars access to all educational tools in & outside of the classroom. For most classes, students will not be issued textbooks as all the materials for core content classes are being migrated to digital resources in 27J. Teachers will leverage the One-2-Web platform to enrich, engage, & develop student learning through the appropriate, and relevant, use of technology.
Technology will be used when it is the best educational tool. However, not all learning happens on a screen. Teachers will use the best research-based instructional practices (high-tech, low-tech, no-tech) to expose students to a variety of learning experiences and to prepare them for future post-secondary endeavors (careers/college/armed services/etc.).
A $55 per year fee for use, maintenance, insurance and licensing will be assessed to all students. To offset this fee, many core class fees were eliminated or reduced.
Detailed information on 27J issued Chromebooks, including information on Chromebook Damage/Repair Insurance for families, is available by clicking on the following link: One-2-Web Family Guide
As part of our safe school actions, Students CANNOT substitute a school/district issued Chromebook with a personal device as they are not allowed access to all materials necessary to support classroom learning, as well as being unable to connect to the district wifi network.
Transportation & Parking
Transportation & Parking
Buses
If you wish to discontinue bus service, families must submit a discontinuation form. Please note: you must complete this form before the 15th of the month in order to avoid being charged for the following month.
Student Drop Off & Pickup
Please work to have students arrive on campus no earlier than 8:15 a.m. and depart campus by 4:45 p.m. (with the exception of students participating in an after school activity). More information to come on the process for those arriving and departing RRHS by personal transportation.
Please note that we are unable to provide adult supervision outside of the school day and in order to ensure student safety is maintained on campus, please:
- Make arrangements to have your student arrive to school no earlier than 8:05 a.m.
- Arrange to have your student depart campus by 4:40 p.m.
- Students arriving late (after 8:30 a.m.) need to enter through the main office (north parking) and secure a pass from the Attendance Secretary.
- Parents/Guardians need to use the main office entrance (north parking lot, Door #1) at all times when planning to interact with school staff in-person.
- All Authorized Visitors must check-in through the main office for all school-related matters.
Thank you in advance for your efforts to assist us in helping to maintain a respectful and safe environment for all our students
Parking Permits
Students who hold a valid driver's license may choose to drive themselves to school. Students will need to complete the forms required to secure a parking permit PRIOR TO PARKING ON CAMPUS. Parking permits can be secured by completing the permit form and paying the fee. Please note: All outstanding school fees MUST be paid PRIOR to being issued a parking permit.
Yearbook
Senior portraits, quotes, and baby ads will be DUE NOVEMBER 1 2024.
Need a Photographer? Summer is a wonderful time to get your portraits done! Often photographers have better rates during summer when they aren’t up against the November 1 deadline. Here is a list of Preferred Photographers that have worked with RRHS.
We sold out of yearbooks last year and some seniors didn’t get one. Don’t forget to order a yearbook today!
Please reach out with any questions to sdurka@sd27j.net.