Newsletter

New: RHC Mentor and College Credit Initiative

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Riverdale Honors College is proud to introduce its new mentor program, designed to foster academic ​excellence and personal growth among its students. This initiative pairs students with teachers that they ​will meet with regularly. The mentors will provide guidance, support, and resources to help their ​mentees navigate the challenges of high school life, from managing coursework to exploring college and ​career opportunities. By building these meaningful connections, the program aims to cultivate a ​nurturing community and enhance the overall educational experience.

Additionally, we are implementing a new college credit program that aims to not only prepare students ​for success in college but also to help them earn college credits during their time at Riverdale. The goal ​is for Honors College members is to earn a minimum of 12 relevant college credits before graduation. ​This achievement can significantly reduce the undergraduate degree duration by about a year, save ​thousands of dollars, and enhance skills, making students more likely to succeed in college. While we ​do encourage all students to participate in the college course plans, it is completely optional.

A copy of all of the information presented at last week’s meeting was emailed to students on September ​27.

There will be a parent meeting on October 22 at 6:00 pm in the main cafeteria. We will be ​discussing the mentoring and college credit initiative programs at that time. We will also be ​assisting sophomores to sign up for the December ACT. We would appreciate your ​attendance, especially if your student is a freshman, sophomore, or junior.

T-shirts will be given out in early November.

A big THANK YOU to MTSU for sponsoring ​them again this year.

MTSU STEM Field Trip

Regrettably, we will not be able to participate in an MTSU STEM event ​this year. However, all students who selected MTSU as their first choice in ​the college visit survey will still have the opportunity to visit the campus. ​On November 6th, RHC students can take part in a campus tour and ​attend presentations about the MTSU Honors College and its STEM ​programs. Keep an eye out for more details from Mr. Truax.

REMINDERS:

• This year’s induction ceremony is 10/15. We would like as many ​members there as possible. See the flyer on page 2.
  
• Check your email daily for information from RHC, your teachers, ​and counselors.
• Report your community service hours early - don’t wait until the last ​minute. If you are on probation, you have until the end of fall break to ​submit your 2023-2024 hours.
  

Community Service Reminders

A Few Photos from UT Southern

All RHC members are required to complete 20 hours ​of community service annually. The hours need ​validation from the activity sponsor, who must fill out ​a confirmation form in ink for the student to submit ​to the reporting form. Links for both documents are ​available on the RHC Community Service page.

Students under probation for the 23-24 school year ​must finish and submit their hours by the end of Fall ​break. Failure to do so will lead to their removal from ​RHC.

Community service hours for the 24-25 school year ​must be completed by April 30. Seniors who do not ​fulfill their hours will not receive an RHC graduation ​stole/cord.

If you need suggestions for community service ​projects, check out the options on the community ​service page.

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