----------2021-22 RJHS 8th Graders----------- -Students will be enrolled in Talented Art based on previous year's qualification. If you were in Talented Art last year and do not wish to take it again, please email danyelle.oneal@lincolnschools.org. -Athletic PE will be determined by coaches. -Honors courses will be determined by GPA and teacher recommendations. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION MAY 28, 2021. https://drive.google.com/file/d/12yFJLFE6aoAvzWRxslQPbWwG2HL1RotP/view?ts=60a56fdb https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqnOCQHdgxP3QG7zaXRYsYGlVG4Ud7-uWc2WsN6HeZHjQF2w/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 Spanish https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck2x9yXXBz_NJIAve1GxMql6ufJiHXhrzB_6ITH2PX0vCY4g/viewform
over 2 years ago, Holly Payton
To: Transfer Students/Parents There is a google classroom set up for those students interested in taking 8th grade Pre-AP ELA. Students can join the classroom by using the following code: vvthymt (2 v's not a W). If students are interested in taking the class, they will have to complete and turn in a summer packet, which is based on the novel Frankenstein. In the google classroom, there is a slide deck that gives students information on how to check out books, and summer project packets can be picked up from the RJHS front office. ***If checking out books from RJHS, all books should be checked out no later than Friday, May 28, 2021. Summer reading packets are due Thursday, July 8, 2021 by 2PM. They can be turned in at RJHS, and there is information about submitting the packets in the slide deck as well. Email sarah.waits@lincolnschools.org for more information.
over 2 years ago, Holly Payton
If you have not had the opportunity please complete our Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement Survey in order to communicate with us your experience with Family Involvement Activities here at RJHS. We would love your feedback on how we can better serve your family. English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsEHBXRXuhJjBxXunO-6kep9rscOe9FZoYv6_bnKcQvdN5BA/viewform Spanish: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdHf_JYk8MhRIzSbhWfB5Tf_gmrO5RbfjDogyQWoTZ06Erew/viewform
over 2 years ago, Holly Payton
RJHS Volleyball tryouts for the 2021-2022 School Year 7th grade 5/17/21 3:45-5:30 8th grade 5/18/21 3:45 - 5:00
over 2 years ago, Holly Payton
On Friday, May 7th all RJHS face-to-face students will be administered an Algebra Placement Exam in order to be considered for 8th Grade Algebra. If you are a student transferring from another school to the 8th grade or a 7th grade RJHS virtual student an exam will be administered on Monday, May 10th at 3:45. This is the sign-up sheet: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6vK5u0-JFKEWGNgVPxKjQRemtr1Dv5UmLEAhuPb-tbXCFww/viewform
over 2 years ago, Holly Payton
Ms. Emily Howell, ELA Facilitator for Lincoln Parish, will offer a Pre-AP Workshop on May 17-18, 2021, during the school day . If you are interested in your student taking Pre-AP ELA and give consent for your student to attend the Pre-AP Workshop, please print and sign the attached form. The form must be turned in by Friday, May 7 at 8:00 AM to the RJHS office or you may scan and email to hpayton@lincolnschools.org https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RMNhfWVxewZJGhF2INMHNBOAQk8TG2bxGH5PyJZ-eQo/edit?usp=sharing If your student does not currently attend I.A. Lewis or Ruston Junior High School and your student plans on completing the Pre-AP assignment this summer, a link to a workshop will be provided by Ms. Emily Howell. (*If you need this form translated to Spanish please email hpayton@lincolnschools.org)
over 2 years ago, Holly Payton
Pre-AP ELA workshop for 2020-2021 incoming 8th Graders
Please follow this link to the RJHS Virtual Parent LEAP Night Recordings, presentations, resources, and responses to questions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/13cnzFdXHRFZ0VgB--NBjCaErYTaTSSjC7lF-RP_8FNg/edit?usp=sharing
over 2 years ago, Holly Payton
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Starting at 6 PM Virtual Leap Prep Zoom Login links and codes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wQBhyqh10Mdmm1bD61wvs0F5z0xpl9qPkcJrliAhlpA/edit?usp=sharing
over 2 years ago, Holly Payton
VIRTUAL LEAP PREP NIGHT, Tuesday April 13 at 6:00PM. More information and links will be available soon. Attached is a Parent/Guardian Survey to ensure we answer all of your questions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuVaCB-uurOND7ATVVXKU2OdlvUspC2Uk73YOI_6rbyRF1Nw/viewform
over 2 years ago, Holly Payton
ATTENTION: Parents/Guardians of current 8th graders interested in Incoming Freshman Volleyball Tryouts, please complete the attached link to a form for the Ruston High Volleyball Tryouts. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMO_UVrHjTYYIG_YAQeu9wG73gPTyqGmsXiesMbx6a-Y8gYA/viewform
over 2 years ago, Holly Payton
Ruston High School will host eighth grade parent nights on Tuesday, March 16th at 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, March 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the RHS auditorium. You are encouraged to attend one of these nights for information about classes for ninth grade. Face masks will be required and these meetings are for parents/guardians. Students are encouraged to stay home due to capacity limits. You will receive a letter in the mail with more details about the meetings. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_LBsgaF-IbaSTcobqU6I40gS2EKNtZCB/view?usp=sharing
over 2 years ago, John Young
RJHS Prospective Student Tours 2021: All student tours will take place after school beginning at 3:45 PM. Parents and students will be required to wear a mask and be temperature scanned. Date choices are Thurs. March 4th, Thurs. March 18th, or Thurs. April 8th. Please follow this link to register. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe23772A2MaQ0PPU8jRrzJXpMm64QVMrwSAlL9JCawqWm6HQw/viewform
over 2 years ago, Holly Payton
Students, if you are interested in joining the National Junior Honor Society, packets can be picked up in the front office. The minimum grade point average for consideration for admission is a 3.0. Completed packets are due by Tuesday, February 9th. 7th graders can turn their packets into Mrs. Rogers, room 127, and 8th graders can turn their packets into Mrs. Waits, room 117. Contact Mrs. Waits if you have any questions.
over 2 years ago, John Young
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 is a ‘B’ (8th grade) attendance day.
over 2 years ago, Ruston Junior High School
Lincoln Parish Schools will be closed Monday, January 11, due to winter weather conditions. Student assignments can be found on Google Classroom, or some were sent home by teachers on Friday. Enjoy the snow and be safe! Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 12, and students in grades 7-12 will be on the B schedule for Tuesday. Ricky Durret Superintendent Lincoln Parish Schools
over 2 years ago, Lincoln Parish Schools
Thursday, December 3, 2020 will be a PBIS Free Dress Day. Students were notified if they qualified for the reward. GUIDELINES Bottoms: Jeans/shorts/skirts/sweats of any style or color No holes or frays No spandex/leggings Length must meet Lincoln Parish dress code (3 inches from the top of knee) No “super tight” fitting jeans/shorts Tops: Hats and hoodies will be allowed School appropriate shirt No sleeveless or spaghetti straps No transparent materials No “low-cut” dresses, tops, blouses Shoes: No Flip flops/No house shoes/No Crocs/No high heels
almost 3 years ago, John Young
Thursday, November 12, 2020 will be a $2 Free Dress Day to support the RJHS PTC. Our PTC supports various projects throughout the school year including Teacher Appreciation Week. FREE DRESS GUIDELINES Bottoms: Jeans/shorts/skirts/sweats of any style or color No holes or frays No spandex/leggings Length must meet Lincoln Parish dress code (3 inches from the top of knee) No “super tight” fitting jeans/shorts Tops: No hats (we only wear hats in the building for PBIS free dress) School appropriate shirt No sleeveless or spaghetti straps No transparent materials No “low-cut” dresses, tops, blouses Shoes: No Flip flops/No house shoes/No Crocs/No high heels
almost 3 years ago, John Young
Thursday, October 29 is a PBIS Free Dress Day for students who had outstanding behavior for the 1st 9 weeks. To qualify students could not have any discipline referrals and less than 2 discipline infractions. Discipline infractions range from talking in class, tardies and all things in between that are minor. 94% of our students qualified. We’re also adding hats as an additional item students will be able to wear in class tomorrow. Awesome job, Bearkits!
almost 3 years ago, John Young
RJHS Virtual Learning Update October 2020: Starting 10/19/20, Ruston Jr. High School will use Edgenuity as the platform for Virtual Students. Student attendance is taken from the time spent actively working on assignments. Activity on assignments will be monitored and recorded by Edgenuity. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u78WwIxQQERzx2zYo6BV_nd4T4Gn1MwhJC6iJFVvZAk/edit?usp=sharing
almost 3 years ago, Holly Payton