2011-12 Registration Information

Rock Island High School
“Excellence Every Day”

Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year. The following information will assist you in the registration process for your student(s).

Registration – Library
Wednesday, July 20, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 21, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

~Important Dates– Mark Your Calendar~
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Grades 10-12: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Freshmen 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

First Full Day of School: Thursday, August 4, 2011

Forms:
Registration Fees: $70.00
Driver’s Ed: $100.00
Gym Shirts: $4.00
Gym Shorts: $5.00
Yearbook: $35.00
One check may be used for registration fees, driver’s education and yearbook.

Forms (in PDF format, if you don’t have Adobe Reader, get it here free):
a. Home Language Survey – Complete annually (Home Language Survey Spanish)
b. Emergency Card
Side one – Complete only if there are changes or the student is new to the high school
Side two – Required to be completed annually for each student
c. Health Authorization Forms – Complete if applicable
d. Physical – Required for incoming 9th graders and students new to the district (form available at physician’s office).
e. Military Family Questionnaire – To be completed if the student has any immediate family members serving in any branch of the military, or working as a DOD Civilian or Contractor
f. Fee Waiver – Complete if applicable (Fee Waiver Spanish)
g. Free/Reduced Lunch Application >> & Cover sheet >>
h. Medication Authorization Form

Student schedules will be passed out at registration. THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, STUDENTS ARE TO BRING THEIR SCHEDULES AND REPORT TO THEIR FIRST PERIOD CLASS.

Cafeteria: The cafeteria is cashless. Funds are deposited in your student’s account, and your student’s ID card is used as a debit card to purchase food. A separate check is needed if you would like to deposit money into your student’s cafeteria account during registration.

Conditions: Arrangements must be made for payment of back fees or fines before registration. Call the Main Office at 793-5950 ext 2002/2003 to make these arrangements.

Counselors: The Counseling Department will be open during registration week. Please contact Mrs. Imes at 793-5950 ext. 2010 for an appointment to see your counselor.

Fee Waivers: A Fee Waiver application must be completed for each student on a separate form. Incomplete applications can not be processed.

ID Cards: All RIHS students are required to wear a photo ID on a lanyard around their neck. ID pictures will be taken in the library during the scheduled registration. After the scheduled registration, ID pictures will be taken in the library.

Parking Permits: Students are required to have a parking permit to park in the student lot. These permits cost $10.00 and will be available at registration. To obtain a parking permit, the student will need his/her driver’s license, proof of insurance, license plate number and cash or a separate check for the $10.00 fee.

PE Uniforms: All students are required to wear athletic shoes and the school PE uniform (school issued t-shirt and shorts). For students needing to purchase or replace uniforms, they may be purchased during registration in room 134. Cost is $4 for the t-shirt and $5 for the shorts.

Physicals: All incoming ninth graders and students new to the district are required to have a physical.

School Pictures: All students need to go to the auditorium to have their photo taken during registration. If you choose to purchase any photos, picture packets ranging in costs from $9.00 – $39.00 will be available. Payment is made directly to Photographic Arts at the time pictures are taken.