25/26 School Year Information

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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!

Wednesday, August 20, 8:25am - 4:35pm
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!
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

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: 8.18, 12pm-1:30pm
Juniors: 8.18, 1:30-3:00pm
Sophomores: 8.19, 12pm-1:30pm
Freshmen: 8.19, 1:30-3:00pm

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.

Counselors will not be able to respond to individual student requests received over email.
Please review the two options above (in-person OR Google Form) and plan accordingly.

Enrolling your student at RRHS?

Riverdale Ridge High School is only accepting students who reside within the RRHS attendance boundary.  If you are unsure if your residence is in our boundary, please click here.

RRHs is not accepting open enrollment applications at this time.  

All enrollments are done online through the School District 27J Enrollment website.

CLICK HERE FOR 27J ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Families do not need to go to the school in person.  All families inquiring about enrollment will be referred to the school website.

Once you click on the link above, you will need to click on the “New to 27J” link and then scroll down until you see the blue bubble that says “BEGIN ONLINE REGISTRATION.”  

The system will guide you through the enrollment process.  Once you are done, your application will be processed and you will receive an email letting you know if your application has been approved, denied or has been placed on hold.  

If you have any questions regarding the enrollment process, please email Ms. Dio Loveall at dloveall@sd27j.net.

PLEASE NOTE: 
You must upload your student’s birth certificate and proof of residence in order to complete the process.  The following are acceptable forms of proof of residency:

• Home Owners (one original of the following):        
  • Warranty Deed, Deed of Trust or Bill of Sale
  • Purchase Contract with possession date    
  • Property tax bill from Adams or Weld County
  • Homeowner’s insurance bill
  • Current Utility bill (both portions—gas, electricity, water, cable, or internet)
• Renters/Leasers (One original of the following):
  • Current signed lease or rental agreement
  • Current utility bill (both portions—gas, electricity, water, cable, or internet)
  • Renter insurance bill
• If living with another family (both of the following):
  • Notarized Co-Resident Registration form
  • Proof of address from the Owner (see documents listed under Homeowner above)
  • A current business mail under the student’s guardianname and address listed in Co-Resident Registration form.
• Examples of Unacceptable Documents for Proof of Residency
  • Cell phone bill
  • Bank statements, loan statements, credit card bills
  • Driver’s license
  • Car registration
  • Pay stubs
  • Miscellaneous mail

Student Fees for 25/26

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.

 Free/Reduced Application 

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.

Chromebook Fee Structure

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

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13380 Yosemite St.

Thornton, Co 80602

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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.

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, More Details About Picture Day.

Photo Days

• Freshmen - Wednesday, 8.20 (during Flight School)
• Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - Thursday, 8.21
• Retakes - 10.7.2025

Pre-order today on mylifetouch.com using your Student ID or Picture Day ID: EVTX9NP3K

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.  

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

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.).

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.

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Senior portraits, quotes, and baby ads will be DUE NOVEMBER 1 2024. 

Senior Portrait Requirements 

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. 

Senior Quote Requirements 

Senior Baby/Recognition Ads

We sold out of yearbooks last year and some seniors didn’t get one. Don’t forget to order a yearbook today!

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Please reach out with any questions to sdurka@sd27j.net.