ACADEMICS: Fall 2019 EOC Exams Begin Jan 7th

The End of Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program for English 2, Algebra 1, Biology, and U.S. History for Fall semester courses only.  We highly recommend that students access the SC Department of Education EOCEP online training tools as much as possible.  Please click on the image to access the program.  This site guides students through the testing experience, including testing tools and navigation, but can only be access using Google Chrome.  

Students taking the EOC in January month will receive an email from Mrs. Myers with the testing schedule and link to the online training tools.  Students must bring their chromebooks (fully charged) to testing.  We have a limited number of chromebooks available.  Students who participate in the BYOD or have chromebooks in repair will be given priority of the loaners we have available.  We wish all students good luck on their exams.  

• Jan 7 - 8: English 1  (Semester ONLY) & English 2 Writing
• Jan 9 - 10: Intermediate Algebra, Algebra 1, and Biology 1 (Cannon ONLY)
• Jan 10 & 13: Biology 1 & U.S. History (Mullen ONLY)
• January 14: U.S. History

GI College Prep Program for Army Families

Click on the image to view the presentation about this program.

Slide 13 lists many valuable services offered through the no-cost program. 

ACADEMICS: Scholars Sophomores Complete School Redesign Project

 

The Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law sophomores presented their School Redesign ideas to a panel of judges yesterday at R2i2.  Each group proposed an issue that affects schools, did a literature review, focus group interviews, stakeholder interviews and developed a solution based on their findings in conjunction with Mr. O’Neil in the Richland Two Innovations Center.  The Hallway Traffic group took the top prize for potentially redesigning a traffic flow pattern, but everyone agreed each group was well-prepared, persuasive and passionate.  We can’t wait to see what these kids do next. 

ACTIVITIES: Congrats, National Technical Honor Society Inductees

Congratulations to 22 Ridge View students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society.  The students are Tyson Brown, Ashley Hayes, Briana Hinson, Skye Hutchinson, Carlos Jenkins, Christa Joby, Antonio Kee-Sanfeliz, Jada Mack, As’Sata Miles, Destiny Moses, Adriana Ortiz, Kaleb Phelps, Tyson Smalls, Ashley Smith, Maya Smith, Tamia Sumter, Irvin Sumter, Jr.,  Arenda Thomas, Zariyah Toatley, Ericka VanAlstine, Barbara Williams, and Brian Wright.

ACTIVITIES: S2S Holiday Celebration

Ridge View Welcomes Mr. Addison

Please officially welcome Mr. Larry Addison to Ridge View. He is our evening security officer who does traffic duty after school and helps out with building supervision from 4-8 pm on weekdays. 

Welcome to Ridge View, Mr. Addison!!

ACTIVITIES: Jostens Returns Next Month!

Seniors & Juniors, Jostens will return on January 23rd from 11:30 to 12:30 to accept payments in person in M-141. If you have an outstanding balance for your graduation items or class jewelry, this is your opportunity to pay it. In addition, you should have received an invoice with instructions on how to make payments online or over the phone. Remember, if you purchased class jewelry, the balance must be paid in order to participate in a special ceremony on February 4th at 6:30 PM that is open to family and friends. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org. 

This Week AT THE VIEW

Monday, December 30

• Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball @ Sunshine Classic - Daytona Beach, FL

Friday, January 3

• 4:30 PM -- B-Team Basketball vs Spring Valley (Small Gym)
• 4:30 pm - JV Girls Basketball vs Spring Valley (Main Gym)
• 6 pm -- JV Boys Basketball vs Spring Valley (Small Gym)
• 6 pm -- Varsity Girls Basketball vs Spring Valley (Main Gym) 

Saturday, January 4 - Sunday, January 5

• Varsity Girls Basketball @ She Got Game Classic

Upcoming Events

• Jan 7-16 -- Fall EOCEP Testing 
• Jan 8 -- School Information Night 
• Jan 13 -- PTSO & SIC Meetings

Your PSAT Scores Are Available Online

Did you take the PSAT on October 16th?  Your scores are not available online just click on the image.  Once you get your scores, don't forget to link your PSAT scores to Khan Academy by visiting www.satpractice.org.  You will receive individualized SAT practice based on your score on the PSAT.  Paper reports will be distributed during our Spring Open House on February 4, 2020.  Students will receive their PSAT test booklets in their Advisory class on February 5th.

ACTIVITIES: S2S Participates in Chick-fil-A's Tell Me A Story

Winter Wishes Celebrations

Celebrating Winter Wishes during Candy Cane Day
Welcoming our Alumni
Institute of Health Sciences Holiday Celebration

EMT Bootcamp Begins Tuesdays & Thursdays Next Month

ACADEMICS: Fall Semester 2019 Exam Schedule

If you need to take your exam early, please send your request 

to Dr. Chastity Evans, our Assistant Principal of Instruction.

Statewide Scholarship & College Fair, Jan 11th

Click on the flyer for more information.

Congrats Coach Park

Celebrating Winter Wishes, National Guard, & Alumni

ARTS: Kudos to Mr. Pagal & His Orchestra Students

L-R: Phoebe Johnson, Jada Mack,
Shia Cyprian, Danielle Banks

On December 14th, 4 of Mr. Pagal's students participated in Breakfast with Santa at an annual Girl Scout fundraiser held at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church.  Mr. Michael Hermann assisted at the event and sent this wonderful message to Dr. Mack-Foxworth, our principal.  

In the 7-8 years I have been there this was the first year that we had music. 4 of your RV Orchestra student gave of their time to entertain the children with holiday music.  Their names are Phoebe Johnson, Jada Mack, Shia Cyprian, and Danielle Banks.  I have no idea who your orchestra teacher is but that teacher is doing a great job of preparing their students to perform and they have also obviously instilled in their students a desire to give back to the community.  Bravo to these fine students and their teacher for all that they do.  They are great ambassadors for Ridge View High School.

ACADEMICS: Fall 2019 EOC Exams Begin Jan 7th

The End of Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program for English 2, Algebra 1, Biology, and U.S. History for Fall semester courses only.  We highly recommend that students access the SC Department of Education EOCEP online training tools as much as possible.  Please click on the image to access the program.  This site guides students through the testing experience, including testing tools and navigation, but can only be access using Google Chrome.  

Students taking the EOC in January month will receive an email from Mrs. Myers with the testing schedule and link to the online training tools.  Students must bring their chromebooks (fully charged) to testing.  We have a limited number of chromebooks available.  Students who participate in the BYOD or have chromebooks in repair will be given priority of the loaners we have available.  We wish all students good luck on their exams.  

• Jan 7 - 8: English 1  (Semester ONLY) & English 2 Writing
• Jan 9 - 10: Intermediate Algebra, Algebra 1, and Biology 1 (Cannon ONLY)
• Jan 10 & 13: Biology 1 & U.S. History (Mullen ONLY)
• January 14: U.S. History

Check Out Richland Two's Med Pro 21 Programs

Click the image to read more about 

STEAMM Med Pro 21 Continuum Catalog

Military Interstate Children's Compact PSA

Check out this PSA on the Military Interstate Children's Compact (MIC3).  It shares how military-connected students, especially in high school, can transition to a new school without the worries of losing progress to graduation.  Click here to learn more about MIC3 on their website. 

ATHLETICS: Boys Volleyball Comes to Ridge View

Welcome to the Ridge View boys volleyball club! We are starting a NEW volleyball club for male players!  Tryouts and fundraising will be in the Fall.  Club practices will begin in February and the season will run through the year-end.  All players are welcome regardless of skill level.

Follow our Facebook page “Ridge View HS Boys Volleyball Club”

For more information or to join please contact loganrasso@yahoo.com.        

ACTIVITIES: Purchase Your Prom Tickets!

Prom tickets are currently on sale for our Ridge View’s 2020 Prom, “Masquerade,” on Saturday, April 25th! You can purchase prom tickets at Ridge View in the front office and through ParentPortal. If purchasing tickets in person, you must complete the reservation form before paying for your tickets. Students may reserve prom tickets every Thursday during lunch across from the book room and with Ms. Bovidge in A-04 after school.

Ticket sales are limited to two per student and are only available to 11th and 12th grade students. If you are purchasing tickets through ParentPortal, there is a link to a Google form available when you purchase tickets that must be completed before paying for the tickets. This form asks for information such as your student ID number, advisory teacher, and so on. You must also agree to follow the prom dress code found here. If you are purchasing more than one ticket, you will also need to answer several questions about the date you plan to bring to prom.

You may bring a date that attends Ridge View High School regardless of that person’s grade level. You may also bring a date that does not attend Ridge View. The maximum age for dates is 21 at the time of prom. If you are bringing a date to prom, the last day to provide the required information about your date is April 1st. After that time, you may not bring an unauthorized date to this event.

Tickets are $35 each through January 12th. Prices increase to $45 on January 13th, $55 on February 3rd, $65 on March 2nd, $75 on April 1st and $115 on April 21st.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org or Ms. Bovidge at abovidge@richland2.org.

ALUMNI: Thompson Participated in Black College Quiz

Congrats to Ridge View Class of 2018 graduate and Clafin University sophomore Otiana Thompson.  She has been selected to participate in the 2020 Black College Quiz competition.  Otiana will travel to Atlanta on January 10-12, 2020, to compete.  Episodes will air on Bounce TV later in the new year.

PTSO Hosts Zumbathon on January 11th!

ACADEMICS: Last AP English Study Session, Register by Jan 23rd

SAVE THE DATE: Ridge View's Information Night, January 8th

Ridge View Expects Success in the 4 As 

ACADEMICS, ACTIVITIES, ARTS, ATHLETICS

Click the image to read why It's All AT THE VIEW!!

School Information Night 

Wednesday, January 8th

6 - 8 PM

ATHLETICS: Goodwin Commits Play Volleyball at Columbia International

Thursday, December 19, 2019, with friends, family, teammates, and coaches by her side, Camri Goodwin signed to Columbia International University (CIU) Rams.  Camri is rounding out her senior year at Ridge View with a top team GPA of 3.67.  Of her four years at Ridge View, she served as Team Captain for 2 years being recognized as “Most Focus, 3 time MVP, and All-State Region Player”. Camri is a 4-year starting player having played  AAU travel ball for M.O.T.O & currently for SC Midlands; During AAU Camri was recognized as All-Region.  She lives and plays by the quote: “You only fail when you stop trying.”

Congratulations on her future journey.

ACADEMICS: USC Sumter Offers Dual Enrollment Courses, Deadline Apri 24th

It's Winter Break, Apply Today! Deadline Dec. 31st

The Palmetto State School Counselor Association awards five high school seniors a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship to assist with post-secondary education costs.  For application materials, requirements, and more information click on the image.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2019

Winners will be selected and notified by April 15, 2020.

Winter Break AT THE VIEW

Monday, December 23

• Varsity Basketball @ Chick-fil-A Classic - Richland Northeast

Friday, December 27 - Monday, December 30

• Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball @ Sunshine Classic - Daytona Beach, FL

Friday, January 3

• 4:30 pm -- B-Team Basketball vs Spring Valley (Small Gym)
• 4:30 pm -- JV Girls Basketball vs Spring Valley (Main Gym)
• 6 pm -- JV Boys Basketball vs Spring Valley (Small Gym)
• 6 pm -- Varsity Girls Basketball vs Spring Valley (Main Gym)
• 7:30 pm -- Varsity Boys Basketball vs Spring Valley (Main Gym)

Saturday,  January 4 - Sunday, January 5

• Varsity Girls Basketball @ She Got Game Classic - Atlanta, GA

Friday, December 20

• Winter Break Begins!
• Varsity Girls Basketball @ She Got Game Classic
• Varsity Boys Basketball @ Chick-fil-A Classic
• 5 pm -- Wrestling @ Lugoff Elgin Tournament 

Saturday, December 21

• Varsity Girls Basketball @ She Got Game Classic
• Varsity Boys Basketball @ Chick-fil-A Classic
• 9 am -- Wrestling @ Lugoff Elgin Tournament 

Upcoming Events

• Jan 6-16 -- Fall EOCEP Testing 
• Jan 8 -- School Information Night 
• Jan 10-16: Fall Semester Exams
• Jan 13 -- PTSO & SIC Meetings

Scholarship Available Thanks to the Class of 2000!

Ridge View's Class of 2000 wants to celebrate its 20th graduation anniversary in a big way!! Members have developed a scholarship and invite the Class of 2020 to apply. Applications are due on May 1st. Check out all of the details by clicking on the image. Contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org with any questions.

ACTIVITIES: Jostens Returns in January!

Seniors & Juniors, Jostens will return on January 23rd from 11:30 to 12:30 to accept payments in person in M-141. If you have an outstanding balance for your graduation items or class jewelry, this is your opportunity to pay it. In addition, you should have received an invoice with instructions on how to make payments online or over the phone. Remember, if you purchased class jewelry, the balance must be paid in order to participate in a special ceremony on February 4th at 6:30 PM that is open to family and friends. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org. 

ACTIVITIES: What's Up Wednesday

RV Yearbook Wants Your Unique Facts

Our theme for the 2020 Yearbook is More than Meets the Eye.  Please share with the yearbook staff something unique about you that your peers would find interesting.  Your entry will be featured in the portrait section of the yearbook. The yearbook staff wants to feature unique facts from Ridge View staff and students.  Please click on the image to complete the form.

Blazerville FLASH SALE

For the Holiday Season, the Ridge View school store, Blazerville, is having a FLASH SALE! Don't enter 2020 without your Blazer Gear. This week, stop by Blazerville (Room C-62) and enjoy the savings while displaying your Blazer Pride! 

All Hoodies: Originally $25.........THIS WEEK $20

All Long Sleeved Shirts: Originally $12 .........THIS WEEK $10

All Short Sleeved Shirts: Originally $10.............THIS WEEK $5

Missed Bojangles' Bash?

Thank you so much for your involvement and support of the 2019 Bojangles' Bash!  It was a magical weekend full of high-level hoops, tons of fun and even an appearance by A'ja Wilson!  

Click the image to view the Wrap Up Video.  And keep your eyes and ears open for more information about BoBash 8 scheduled for December 10-12, 2020. 

SAVE THE DATE: Ridge View's Information Night, January 8th

Ridge View Expects Success in the 4 As 

ACADEMICS, ACTIVITIES, ARTS, ATHLETICS

Click the image to read why It's All AT THE VIEW!!

School Information Night 

Wednesday, January 8th

6 - 8 PM

Last Opportunity for Senior Portraits

This is the very last opportunity for the Class of 2020 to take a senior portrait for the yearbook if they have not done so already.  At least 10 seniors MUST sign up and paid TODAY (December 17th) for the event to not be canceled.   Payments can be made by credit card or via cash app to $MrTAMphoto.  Click the image to complete the online form.

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Moore by email at shmoore@richland2.org.

ACTIVITIES: Tomorrow is the Last Day for Winter Wishes Donations!!

Tomorrow is the last chance to donate and support our Winter Wishes goals!! Any donations of cans, stockings, or cash can be submitted to the front office. Wednesday is also the last day for students to turn in cans to have hours forgiven. Contact Ms. Fennell with any questions at pfennell@richland2.org.

ACTIVITIES: Purchase Your Prom Tickets!!

Prom tickets are currently on sale for our Ridge View’s 2020 Prom, “Masquerade,” on Saturday, April 25th! You can purchase prom tickets at Ridge View in the front office and through ParentPortal. If purchasing tickets in person, you must complete the reservation form before paying for your tickets. Students may reserve prom tickets every Thursday during lunch across from the book room and with Ms. Bovidge in A-04 after school.

Ticket sales are limited to two per student and are only available to 11th and 12th grade students. If you are purchasing tickets through ParentPortal, there is a link to a Google form available when you purchase tickets that must be completed before paying for the tickets. This form asks for information such as your student ID number, advisory teacher, and so on. You must also agree to follow the prom dress code found here. If you are purchasing more than one ticket, you will also need to answer several questions about the date you plan to bring to prom.

You may bring a date that attends Ridge View High School regardless of that person’s grade level. You may also bring a date that does not attend Ridge View. The maximum age for dates is 21 at the time of prom. If you are bringing a date to prom, the last day to provide the required information about your date is April 1st. After that time, you may not bring an unauthorized date to this event.

Tickets are $35 each through January 12th. Prices increase to $45 on January 13th, $55 on February 3rd, $65 on March 2nd, $75 on April 1st and $115 on April 21st.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org or Ms. Bovidge at abovidge@richland2.org.

ARTS: Holiday Arts Festival TOMORROW!

Don't Forget About This $1,000 Scholarship, Deadline 12/31/2019

The Palmetto State School Counselor Association awards five high school seniors a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship to assist with post-secondary education costs.  For application materials, requirements, and more information click on the image.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2019

Winners will be selected and notified by April 15, 2020.

This Week AT THE VIEW

Monday, December 16

• 1 pm -- National Guard Birthday Celebration - Counseling Office
• 5:30 pm -- JV Girls Basketball @ Blythewood
• 6:30 pm -- B-Team Boys Basketball @ Blythewood
• 8 pm -- JV Boys Basketball @ Blythewood 

Tuesday, December 17

• 4:45 pm -- B-Team Basketball vs AC Flora
• 6 pm -- Varsity Girls Basketball vs Blythewood
• 7:30 pm -- Varsity Boys Basketball vs Blythewood 

Wednesday, December 18

• 6 pm -- JV Girls Basketball @ Cardinal Newman
• 6 pm -- Wrestling @ Spring Valley 
• 6:30 pm -- Holiday Arts Festival - Gymnasium
• 7:30 pm -- JV Boys Basketball @ Cardinal Newman

Thursday,  December 19

• 9 am -- Winter Wishes Assembly
• 5:30 pm -- JV Girls Basketball vs White Knoll
• 6:45 pm -- B-Team Boys Basketball vs White Knoll
• 8 pm -- JV Boys Basketball vs White Knoll

Friday, December 20

• Winter Break Begins!
• Varsity Girls Basketball @ She Got Game Classic
• Varsity Boys Basketball @ Chick-fil-A Classic
• 5 pm -- Wrestling @ Lugoff Elgin Tournament 

Saturday, December 21

• Varsity Girls Basketball @ She Got Game Classic
• Varsity Boys Basketball @ Chick-fil-A Classic
• 9 am -- Wrestling @ Lugoff Elgin Tournament 

Upcoming Events

• Dec 20 - Jan 5 -- Winter Break!
• Jan 6-16 -- Fall EOCEP Testing 
• Jan 7 -- Living Rhythm Performance 
• Jan 8 -- School Information Night 
• Jan 13 -- PTSO & SIC Meetings

PTSO Hosts Zumbathon on January 11th!

ACTIVITIES: Winter Wishes Spirit Week Starts Today!

The Coolidge Scholarship Offering Full-Ride to HS Juniors

The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States.  Any high school junior who plans on enrolling in college in the Fall of 2021 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply.  

Coolidge Foundation will invite the top 100 applicants to participate in its Coolidge Senators Program, which includes an all-expenses-paid Summit Weekend in Washington, D.C and a one-time $1,000 scholarship. Applicants who make it to the finalist level, but do not ultimately win the full scholarship, receive a one- time finalist scholarship of $5,000.  Unfortunately current high school seniors are not eligible to apply.  Click the image to start the application process.

Application Deadline: Thursday, Jan 16th at 5 PM (EST)

Got Questions? 

coolidgescholars@coolidgefoundation.org

(202) 827-4291

Don't Forget to Submit Your Career Poem/Poster Tomorrow, Dec 16th

November is National Career Development Month.  As a part of our celebration, the Ridge View Career Center will be sponsoring their school-wide Poster and Poetry Contest.  This year's theme is  “My Inspiring Future Career"  Last year, one of our own Blazer students received third place nationally in the poetry contest!  Stop by the Career Center to learn about the requirements.  The deadline is December 16th.

Interested in Becoming an EMT?

Richland Two's New Customer Service Initiative

Click the image to check out the iSmile, 

the district's new customer service initiative.

ACTIVITIES: Jostens Returns in January!

Seniors & Juniors, Jostens will return on January 23rd from 11:30 to 12:30 to accept payments in person in M-141. If you have an outstanding balance for your graduation items or class jewelry, this is your opportunity to pay it. In addition, you should have received an invoice with instructions on how to make payments online or over the phone. Remember, if you purchased class jewelry, the balance must be paid in order to participate in a special ceremony on February 4th at 6:30 PM that is open to family and friends. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org.