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Everything to know for Back-to-School
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As summer ends, the pressures of the coming school year begin to mount. Staying organized and remembering everything can be a challenge. There are supplies to purchase, schedules to make, transportation to arrange, bosses to talk to, and kiddos to keep happy. So here is all of the information parents and guardians mightneed to prepare to send the kiddos back to school (or where to find it.)
Start times
High School, 7:20 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Early Elementary, 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Middle School, 8:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Late Elementary, 9:20 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
AM SSPS, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
PM SSPS, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Supplies
School supply lists are extensive, and change based on grade level and specific school. For a full listing of your child’s school supply needs, visit rrps.net.
Important Dates
Aug. 6 – First day of school
Oct. 9-11 – Fall Break
Nov. 25-26 – Elementary parent/teacher conferences
Nov. 27-29 – Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 18-19 – Finals
Dec. 23, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025 – Winter Break
Jan. 7, 2025 – First day back for Spring semester
Mar. 13-14, 2025 – Elementary parent/teacher conferences
Mar. 17-21, 2025 – Spring Break
Apr. 21, 2025 – Professional Development day (students off)
May 16-20 – High school graduations
May 27-28 – Finals
May 29 – Last day of school
Bus information
RRPS would like to stress SAFETY in all transportation situations, regardless of method.
RFID cards will be available in mid-September and will have a replacement fee of $20.
To find the best bus stop for your student, visit the Student Transportation page.
While on the bus:
Adhere to all public health orders and school safety measures currently in place
Do not talk to the driver unless it is necessary
Stay in your assigned seat and face forward - Stand up only after the bus has stopped at the bus stop or at the school
No eating or drinking on the bus
No yelling or shouting - it distracts the driver. Speak in a low voice
Never throw anything on the bus
Never stick anything out of the window (arms, legs, head, books, etc.)
Keep aisles and exits clear and personal belongings under control (backpacks, musical instruments, etc.)
Students qualify for bus transportation if they live more than one mile away from an elementary school, more than one and a half miles from a middle school, or more than two miles from a high school.
Attendance
Absenteeism is a serious issue in all school districts and is the leading factor in poor student performance, according to sciencedirect.com, a research group studying educational issues.
RRPS defines “chronic absenteeism” as:
Missing 10% or more of the school year
Missing 19 days during the school year – excused or unexcused
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Missing two days each month – excused or unexcused
According to RRPS, chronically absent students are less likely to read at grade level by the end of the 3rdgrade and are four times more likely to drop out of high school than their peers.
However, a standard of health is required to make sure your child is well enough to attend school. RRPS reminds parents and guardians, before sending your students to school:
Vomiting or diarrhea has not occurred the evening before or morning of school day
Student can tolerate a regular diet
Fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications
Any rash or skin disorder has been properly diagnosed and treatment has begun
Cold and cough symptoms are “mild.”
Student can participate fully in school learning and activities
Dress Code Policy
Allowed:
- All colors including prints, checks, stripes, and plaids
- Shirts with or without collars
- Sleeveless tops
- Approved school spirit wear for all RRPS schools, Scout uniforms, and JROTC uniforms are permitted
Not allowed:
- Revealing clothing or see-through clothing
- Exposed underwear including boxers, sports bras, and bras
- Saggy pants revealing underwear or any portion of the body below the naval.
- Dresses, skirts, shorts, and skorts, including slits, should not be above mid-thigh.
- Pajamas (tops or bottoms), unless it is a sanctioned school function, i.e., pajama day
- Ripped or torn shirts
- Pants exposing skin above mid-thigh
- Spiked jewelry and jewelry that is obscene, disruptive to the educational process or that could endanger students
- Belt loop chains, wallet chains, and extended belts
- Trench coats
- Heelys
- Flip-flops (elementary school)
- Clothing and/or articles worn or carried by the student (includes face painting) displaying words or symbols or colors of gangs, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, violence, racism, inappropriate language or images, or symbols of a sexual/sexist nature
- Clothing and/or articles in violation of Policy 1014, Gang Activity,
- Visible cleavage, navels, and/or midriffs. No skin should be shown between the bottom of the shirt/blouse and the top of the pants/skirt when arms are stretched upward
- Tube tops, bare shoulders, spaghetti strap tops, halter tops, translucent blouses, midriff shirts/blouses
- Muscle shirts
Athletics
A student shall have passed a minimum of four classes and maintain a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale
Only class work acceptable for graduation credit and graded on a 4.0 scale (no “CR” or “P/F” or “Incomplete” grading) will be considered in determining academic eligibility. The term “grading period” means a period of nine (9) weeks.
Consideration of cumulative grades will be allowed only at the beginning of a semester and only if the student has no more than one “F” in the previous semester.
A student is permitted to make up any one-semester class during the summer school period following the present school year.
If necessary, a student should seek assistance in maintaining academic eligibility.
Varsity Football Event Admission Prices
Single-night seatback (all ages): $9
Reserved seatback season tickets (all ages): $40
Bleacher seating adults: $7
Bleacher seating students/senior citizens: $4
All Other Athletics Events Admission Prices
Varsity Events
Adults: $6
Students/senior citizens: $3
Sub-varsity Events
Adults: $5
Students/senior citizens: $2
Other info
Insurance for your student’s Chromebook can be purchased through RRPS through bit.ly/rrpsstudentinsurance. Coverage lasts from Aug. 1, 2024-July 31, 2025, and costs $20.
For the 2024-25 school year, all RRPS students will have access to one free breakfast and lunch daily.
“Parent University” videos are available for streaming on the Rio Rancho Public Schools YouTube page. This video series informs parents of issues and news affecting the district. Topics include: behavior plan, cyber safety, and a facilities master plan.
For more information and extensive supply lists, visit rrps.net or download the RRPS Mobile App.
Source: rrps.net
