Student Services

Teacher Letters of Recommendation AND Senior Night- Senior Class of 2018

On Wednesday ,September 6 , 2017 all seniors will receive a red folder (Distributed in English classes) which has all the required forms and information about teacher recommendations. Students must submit the completed forms, with signatures, to the registrar in Student Services. The students will then receive green folders to give the staff member who they have asked to write…

Student Schedules August 2017

Schedules will be mailed August 14, 2017. It is a good idea to note the procedures, dates, and times for requesting schedule adjustments. Once school begins, schedule changes can only be made for the following reasons: The schedule is missing a class. The student passed a summer school course and needs to update the schedule. The student needs a course…

AP Boot Camp

Learn: Essential tips and information for study skills, time management, communication with teachers, note-taking, and expectations in AP classes. Classes will be taught by Callie Casper, an AP teacher at River Hill. When: July 18-20, 2017 Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am Location: River Hill High School - Room 123 Course registration is $50 Open to incoming 9th graders – upcoming…

Rescheduled Algebra I, Algebra II, & Geometry PARCC Assessments

For those students who were originally scheduled to complete the Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry PARCC Assessments on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 16, you will now be completing the assessments on the morning of Friday, May 26. Students will test is the same location, however, they will receive new passes with the updated date and time. Please contact…

"13 Reasons Why": Informtion for Parents

HCPSS Parents and Community, We want to make you aware that Netflix has released a series entitled 13 Reasons Why. The series revolves around a 17 year old who has died by suicide, leaving behind audio recordings for the 13 people who she says contributed to her taking her own life. The series is rated TV-­‐MA and can be graphic…

What to do on an AP Testing day?

What to do on an AP Testing day? When to arrive to your AP Exam: AM Exams: 7:30 PM Exams: 11:30 Physics C E&M: 1:45 Random Again This Year: In the past, students have been seated in alphabetical order. The College Board now requires random seating so it is important that students pay close attention to seating charts hung outside…

ARL Showcase Night

APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH LABORATORY SHOWCASE NIGHT When: April 27, 2017 Time: 4:30 – 6:30 PM Address: 10920 Clarksville Pike ,Ellicott City, MD 21042 We would like to invite you and your colleagues to the Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL) Showcase: Stroll our hallways and check out the innovative projects underway across all of our Career Academies. Hear from students firsthand…

End of Year Grading Schedule

End of Year Grading Schedule 2016 – 2017: 3rd and 4th Marking Periods 3rd Marking Period: April 7 End of 3rd Quarter (All Grade Levels) April 25 3rd Quarter Report Cards Issued (All Grade Levels) 4th Interim and Marking Period: April 28 Senior 4th Quarter Interims Issued May 24 4th Quarter Interims Issued (Grades 9-11)

Upcoming PARCC and HSA Testing Information

Starting the week of May 15, River Hill will be administering the HSA and PARCC assessments. Passing these assessments is a high school graduation requirement for all students earning a Maryland High School diploma. River Hill's testing schedule is as follows: May 15 & 16 – Algebra I, Algebra 2, and Geometry (11th graders only) May 17 & 18 –…

AP Exam Registration Deadline Extended

The May 2017 AP Exam Registration Deadline has been extended to Friday, March 31st without penalty. The $25.00 late fee will begin on Monday, April 3rd. The last possible day to register is Thursday, April 6th. If you have questions please see Mr. Vangeli in Student Services.