RHS Named 2019 California Distinguished School

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has announced that 162 middle and high schools are being honored under the 2019 Distinguished Schools Program. Redlands High School made the list!!

The Distinguished Schools Program recognizes outstanding education programs and practices. Schools are awarded for achieving exceptional student performance for two consecutive school years or closing the achievement gap between two school years. Distinguished School award winners represent examples of not just excellent teaching, learning, and collaboration, but also highly successful school climate efforts ranging from real-time conflict resolution to positive behavior intervention.

See the official CDE Press Release here...

Registration for 2019-2020 has started!  (9^th into 10^th grade was completed Jan. 23-Feb. 1, 10th into 11th was completed Feb. 6-Feb. 10, 11th into 12th was completed Feb. 28-March 8)

8th into 9th grade presentations - The week of April 8 to 12 on the Middle School campuses. Students will enter their course selections themselves through their Aeries.net account this year.

• Registration window opens April 8 until April 16 at midnight
• 8th into 9th Grade Parent Night - April 8 in Clock Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. 
• 9th Grade Registration Materials - please download and print (Courses marked out are already filled by upperclassmen.)
• Demonstration Video
• NEW Class - Not listed on the registration form is a new version of Int. Math I9 called CSTEM Integrated Math I or Integrated Mathematics 1 with Computing and Robotics (click for course description).
• Registration forms must be returned to Middle School Counseling Offices by Friday, April 19. Parent and student signatures are required for placement in honors/AP classes. 

SBCCD PROMISE = GO TO COLLEGE FOR FREE!!
The San Bernardino Community College District (SB Valley College and Crafton Hills College) Promise program will kick off with 1,000 high school graduates of the Class of 
2019  having the opportunity to receive FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.  San Bernardino Community College District will offer these students: 

1. Two years of ZERO TUITION!!
2. Students will receive priority course enrollment.
3. $600 annual textbook stipend. 
4. $200 annual cash aid to cover costs like transportation.
5. Free access to a laptop rental for coursework.
6. Individualized college and career advising so you can earn a career certificate, an associate's degree, or transfer to a four-year university in two years.

How do I sign up?  It starts March 8---Don’t wait! 
 
The opportunity is for the first 1,000 eligible high school graduates who:

• If you are interested sign up on our website www.freecollegepromise.com (Website goes live on Fri., 3/8/19)
• Fill out the Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA). Eligible non-citizen students fill out the California Dream Act application. 
• Fill out the California Community College application (and select Crafton Hills College or San Bernardino Valley College) 
• Enroll as a full-time student (12 units/semester)

Download the program flyer here...

INCOMING 9TH GRADE STUDENTS

Applications are now available for many of our Activity Groups for the 2019-2020 school year. Information that was distributed at the Activity Fair on Friday, Feb. 8 is available from the following links:

• Activity Group Application Information
• ACADEC
• ASB
• ATHLETICS
• AVID
• CLUB FLIERS
• FOREIGN LANGUAGE
• MAKIO - Copy Staff
• MAKIO - Photography Staff
• MOCK TRIAL
• SPEECH & DEBATE
• SPIRITLEADERS
• VOCAL MUSIC

Deadlines are listed on the Activity Group Application Information page. Counselors will visit middle schools in April to complete registration. Additional information will be presented by counselors at 8th Grade Parent Night on Monday, April 8 from 6-8pm.

GOT CODE @ RHS? YES!

Computer Science CP is a UC/CSU approved course designed to intro students to the world coding. Don't just be a computer user. Learn to CREATE and SOLVE PROBLEMS... with code!! If you've taken Comp Sci CP, consider AP Computer Science A and learn to solve difficult problems while while learning Java! You'll find both courses listed under Electives on your Registration Form.

SAT DAY AT RHS!

The 2019 SAT School Day is April 9, 2019!! This is an opportunity for all RUSD Juniors to take the SAT on their high school campus during the school day, at no cost to families.   

The Redlands Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, potential parental, family and/or marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This nondiscrimination policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the superintendent of the school district, and covers admission, participation, and accessibility to any program or activity of the district and selection, advancement, discharge and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Inquiries regarding the equal opportunity policies, equal program accessibility policies, and the filing of complaint procedures alleging discrimination including sexual harassment, may be directed to the school principal or to the District’s Discrimination/Equity/Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Ken Wagner