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New Device Distribution Information: Grades 9 - 11
Seniors DO NOT need to replace their devices. They will keep their current device & return during Senior Clearance in May
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Class of 2021 News & To Do List!
View the Senior Letter & PTSA Newsletter sent to all seniors & their parents with important details here!
School Calendar
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Tuesday
12:30 PM - 7:30 PM FCS Board Work Session
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March 15, 2021
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March 18, 2021
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM FCS Board Meeting
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March 23, 2021
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Governance Council Meeting
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March 30, 2021
8:20 AM - 1:00 PM School ACT Test
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April 5, 2021
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April 6, 2021
Announcements
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Dear Students and Parents:
If you have not completed the Elective Selection form for the 2021-2022 school year, we have reopened the form for you. We ask that you please complete the form as soon as possible so that we have viable options for your student in the event that their recommended courses are full or there is a conflict. This must be completed by Wednesday, 3/3/21.
Should your student not complete the form, your student’s counselor will need to select your elective classes for you with courses that are available in the Fall.
Students auditioning for or wanting to take upper-level IB, CTAE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, or World Language classes will be recommended by teachers. Once auditions are complete, teachers will provide a list to counselors to schedule those students for those upper-level CTAE, performing arts classes. All others have already been recommended and can be viewed on the student’s Academic Plan in Infinite Campus. In the event that these choices result in conflicts or they are full, students should choose alternates on this form.
A few reminders:
*We need ALL students to fill out the form so that we have alternates in the event that your other courses are full or there is a conflict.
*Students must be logged in to fill out the Elective Selection Form
*Students can only fill out the form once, so please choose carefully.
*The list of courses you see on the Academic Course Plan is not an actual schedule. It is a list of courses, not the periods you have them.
Once the form opens, you will need to follow these instructions….
- Question 1: Enter your Student ID/Lunch Number
- Question 2: Enter your Name in this format….. Last name, First name, Example: Garcia,Kristina
- Question 3: Use the drop down menu and choose the class that’s most important to you….your first choice.
- Question 4: Use the drop down menu and choose your second class option.
- Question 5: Use the drop down menu and choose your third class option.
- Question 6: Use the drop down menu to choose an alternate class that could be taught online, in case all other classes are full.
- Question 7: Use the drop down menu to choose a second alternate class that could be taught online, in case all other classes are full.
- Question 8: Enter your student email address…the email address you will check most often.
- Question 9: Enter your parent’s email address.
- Question 10: Read statements and click Yes you agree to the statements.
- Click Send me an email receipt of my responses.
- Final Step: Once you’ve reviewed your form and made all the choices you wanted and completed each question, click SUBMIT.
!!!2021-2020 ELECTIVE SELECTION FORM!!!
Senior Free Period
All rising Seniors will have the opportunity to request a free period via the Verification/Change request during the next Verification Period beginning March 8. Students who are assigned a free period are required to complete their free period off campus. Students who request to have a free period must have the ability to come to school late (by second period) or to leave early (after 3rd period) as the free period is assigned.
Again, this option will be available to rising seniors during the next Verification/Change request period from March 8 – 12, 2021.
Thank you and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you,
Dr. Kristina K. Garcia, Ed.D., M.A.
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Good morning Parents and Students,
This is a reminder that the students must complete their course verifications and their elective selection. The instructions and all needed resources are linked below for you.
WE HAVE EXTENDED THE DUE DATES FOR BOTH VERIFICATIONS AND ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTION UNTIL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19th!!
Helpful Hints:
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Your student must be logged into the Fulton County system to complete the form.
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Remember, you can only fill out each form once. There will be two other verifications if you realize you still need to make changes.
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Teachers are recommending students for the upper-level courses. They should be in the Academic Plan.
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Students must still choose electives as alternates just in case their first choices are full or there is a conflict.
DUE DATE: Friday, February 19th at 11:59pm
Verifications: Instructions with pictures
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Log into Infinite Campus (this is the gradebook app)
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Click on the Academic Plan on the side task bar
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Click on “Next” or “Proceed”
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Look at the courses listed for the core subject areas for the upcoming grade
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Verify that they are correct
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If they are CORRECT, fill out this form: Verification #1 Form
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If they are INCORRECT, fill out this form: Verification #1 Form
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You did it! Now move on to Election Requests!
DUE DATE: Friday, February 19th at 11:59pm
Elective Requests:
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View the Academic Course Catalog
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View the 10th- 12th Grade Elective Course Cards
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View the FVS and GAVS course offerings for virtual
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Decide which classes you would like to select
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CHOOSE YOUR ELECTIONS! CLICK HERE! *You can ONLY fill this out once, so choose carefully!
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If you have chosen an elective that requires and audition or an application, make sure to comply with due dates.
Thank you and I hope you have a great day.
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Riverwood 2021-2022 Scheduling Verification #1
Good evening parents and students!
I hope you are doing well. This year we are working to simplify the scheduling and verification process. We have changed our process to accommodate both Remote and Face-to-Face learners. Last year, there were paper verification forms for you to review your course recommendations, elective requests, apply for peer leadership, work-based learning, or journalism, and to complete a waiver for course changes.
This year all verification, elective selection, and application processes will be digital. The verifications will be accessed through Infinite Campus’ Student or Parent Portal. If you do not have access to Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please click this link. DIRECTIONS TO ACCESS INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL
There are three verifications that will be going out in the next few weeks and you will review both the core course recommendations and the elective subject selection choices by the due dates.
Verification #1- DUE 2/1- The teachers have already entered recommendations for next year, so you will be viewing your students’ course recommendations for their core courses for next year.
Verification #2- DUE 3/8- Students will have entered their elective choices. You will review your students’ elective choices.
Verification #3- Due 3/26- Student and parents will do one final review of their recommendations and elective choices for next year.
Process:
- Access your student’s course recommendations and requests:
- If all courses are CORRECT, fill out this form: Course Change/ Verification Form 2021-2022
- If courses are INCORRECT, fill out this form: Course Change/ Verification Form 2021-2022
If you have any questions regarding any of these verifications, please reach out to your counselor.
YOU ARE ONLY VERIFYING YOUR COURSES. THIS IS NOT YOUR SCHEDULE FOR NEXT YEAR. YOUR FINAL SCHEDULE WILL BE RELEASED AT THE START OF THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR.
Are you still confused? We will be having a Parent Night on Wednesday, February 10th at 6:30 pm on Zoom. Please follow this link to access the meeting: PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
* Please see the attachment for the body of the email if your email breaks the embedded links.
Principal Smith's Emails
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Principal Smith February 6 Email: Course Scheduling
Good Morning Parents and Guardians,
Beginning today, you will begin receiving communications regarding Course Selection for the 2021-2022 school year for your student.
Please read ALL communications very carefully and let Assistant Principal, Dr. Garcia know if you have any questions: garciak12@fultonschools.org.
COURSE REGISTRATION PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
We will be hosting a Course Registration Information Night for rising 10-12 grade parents on Wednesday, February 10 at 6:30 pm via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided on the Riverwood homepage prior to Feb 10. Please plan to participate in this important meeting; it will also be recorded for later viewing. This meeting will further explain the process below and answer your questions.
COURSE VERIFICATION
Teachers have been working to enter core class recommendations for next school year for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. During the week of February 8, you will be able to view your course recommendations in Infinite Campus through the Academic Plan tab on the student and parent portal which will list the recommendations that teachers have made for the next school year. Once you view your recommendations, if you need to request changes, please fill out the Verification Course Change Request Form available at the Riverwood Counselor’s Scheduling Page.
Links to Infinite Campus can be found here: https://www.fultonschools.org/infinitecampus
COURSE SELECTION
Please take the time to look at the registration information about electives, including online classes, classes requiring an application, and dual-enrollment classes which will be available on Monday, February 8 at the Riverwood Counselor’s Scheduling Page.
Beginning Monday, February 11 through Friday, 18, students can sign up for their elective classes through the Riverwood counselor’s scheduling page. Students can access the link via the Counseling Page starting on the 11th.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES:
Feb 8: Course verification #1 available in Infinite Campus to students in grades 10 - 12
Feb 10: Parent Information Night, 6:30 (see above)
Feb 12: Deadline: verification #1 change requests through Verification Course Change Request Form
Feb 18 : Deadline for elective registration
Mar 8: Course verification #2 available in Infinite Campus to students in grades 10 - 12
Mar 12: Deadline: verification #2 change requests through Verification Course Change Request Form
Mar 17: Deadline for course change waivers
Mar 22: Deadline verification #3 change requests through Verification Course Change Request Form
Mar 26: Verification #3 requests for change requests due through Microsoft Form
Please check the Riverwood Counselor’s Scheduling Page for our course catalog, further details, and step-by-step instructions for elective registration.
There will be more communication regarding all of the above in the coming weeks. -
Principal Smith February 2 Email
Dear Parents and Guardians,
In an effort to provide an additional layer to our COVID safety protocols, we will implement a new procedure for picking up a student at school during the day (i.e., for a doctor’s appointment). Thank you for your cooperation in following these new guidelines:
1. Currently, the preferred method for communicating any dismissal changes is via email. Please email Ms. Williams at WilliamsJH1@fultonschools.org with the following information:
• Student’s name
• Time of dismissal
• Reason for dismissal change
• Your (parent) name
• Contact phone number for verification purposes. Students will not be released without verification
2. Parents should wait in their cars for their student to come out at the agreed upon time.
3. Parents will no longer be allowed to enter the building to sign a student in or out. Parents may write a note for their student to turn in at the attendance window when they arrive to school.
In addition, as we approach Valentine’s Day, it is important to remind families and students that candy, desserts, baked goods (store-bought/homemade), or other edible items are not to be sold or distributed during school hours. Please also do not drop off items for students at school including balloons, flowers, candy grams, etc.
ACT AT RIVERWOOD FOR JUNIORS
Juniors are invited to take the ACT during the regular school day on March 30, 2021. If you are interested in this FREE opportunity for your student, please complete the following survey no later than Monday, February 8. Please note, this opportunity is only available to Juniors and you must register to participate here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mLHcDGmBcEu6n9p- O6cAwi0yauhaYyZLvJYAtPpcO15UMTZYRExYQUJDWjlENFo5TExVWEYxWUlaMi4u
SCHOOL GOVERNANCE COUNCIL
Last semester the School Governance Council (SGC) began searching for a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) partner to develop an interactive program facilitating thought-provoking discussions and introspective evaluation within our school community. The initiative will be multi-faceted and incorporate surveys, group discussions, and focus groups to gather information on the current DEI culture at Riverwood. This work will allow for safe but sometimes difficult discussions among students, teachers, and parents which will hopefully lead to an even greater understanding, empathy, and appreciation of our richly diverse community. To date, we have narrowed our search and hope to start the rollout of this work as early as next month.
The SGC also partnered with Spelman College and their Chair of Sociology to conduct “Multi-Cultural Healing Circle” workshops for students. The first Healing Circle took place this month, with two more sessions scheduled to happen during the school year. These healing circles are designed to bring small groups together where participants strive to balance listening and reflecting, speaking, and acting. It is a judgment-free space to hear your peers, understand and respect varying beliefs/positions, and recognize the power and value of empathy within the community.
SCHOOL GOVERNANCE COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Please consider serving on the Riverwood School Governance Council. We will have open positions for two Parent/Guardian positions. The window to declare your candidacy is February 3 – 26. Beginning February 3, visit the SGC page on the school website for more information (https://www.fultonschools.org/domain/5336) or contact our SGC Chairperson, Carolyn Watkins: watkinsc1@fultonschools.org.
SAIL MENTORS FOR SENIORS
If you are interested in mentoring a current senior through the college application process, please email Roxie Garber ASAP - garber@fultonschools.org Now in its 9th year at Riverwood, SAIL Mentors assist high school seniors in strengthening their understanding of the college admissions process. Specifically, this includes developing professional relationships with seniors while helping them with college searches and applications, scholarship applications (FASFA), college essay writing, career exploration, and more. Training will be provided. -
Principal Smith January 23 Email
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It's been another great week with cameras on in all classes. I spent a lot of time this week observing classrooms and witnessed increased teacher/student engagement. It's wonderful to see smiles on the faces of students not only on-screen but in school. Let's keep the momentum going - please encourage your students to continue cameras on at all times.
A lot of items to share this week. As always, please read everything below carefully:
PSAT DETAILS AT RIVERWOOD, January 26, 2021:
9, 10, & 11th Graders participating in the PSAT will come to school to participate in testing.
Remote testing is not an option.
Breakfast and lunch will be served, and transportation will be provided.
PSAT Testing will begin at 8:20 and students will be dismissed at 1:00.
Testing locations will be sent to the student's school e-mail on January 22.
All Non-Testers and Seniors will NOT report to school and will have an asynchronous day of learning.
Once PSAT testers arrive home, they are expected to finish their day asynchronously.
GRADE RECOVERY
Grade Recovery is for students that earned a grade of a 60-69 in a core area course. All details on Grade Recovery which will take place January 25 - February 4 can be found on the Riverwood homepage here: http://bit.ly/2IAsLn9
Grade Recovery will be virtual through Teams. Students must complete all work assigned in the program to earn a grade of 70.
EXTENDED LEARNING
Extended Learning is for students that earned an incomplete “I” in any class. All details on Extended Learning which will begin on January 26- April 30 can be found on the Riverwood homepage here: http://bit.ly/2IAsLn9.
Extended Learning will be virtual through Teams. Students must complete all work assigned in the program to earn a passing grade.
STUDENT PORTRAITS – RESCHEDULED!
Underclassmen portraits are rescheduled for 1/27-28 during ELA in the Atrium and Senior Commons. Students who don’t have an ELA should go during their lunch period. Students who attend virtually should email Mr. Ankerich at ankerichp@fultonschool.org with their preference of date and time on Wednesday, January 27 or Thursday, January 28 from 3:30-5:00. Afterschool portraits will be in the Atrium only. Pictures will be used for the underclassmen section of the yearbook, students IDs, and Infinite Campus profiles. Note: these are NOT formal or cap and gown Senior Portraits. Seniors will need to schedule these via CadyStudios.com.
PLEASE PAY SENIOR DUES TODAY
If they have not already done so, it is important for seniors to pay their dues of $120 plus tax as soon as possible. These dues cover their cap, gown, diploma cover, and venue fee. This set fee is valid until January 31 and will increase after that date. Please click on the link to access the online payment form: https://www.fultonschools.org/domain/7434 If a family needs financial assistance with paying Graduation dues, please contact Rachel Jones @jonesr13@fultonschools.org. Visit the Riverwood homepage and click on Class of 2021 News tab for all details.
STUDENT SUCCESS SKILLS
We have restarted our Student Success Skills lessons this semester which takes place every Wednesday during Flex Time. These are lessons that target non-academic skills necessary for success. See the calendar attached which highlights the lessons each week.
SAVE THE DATE FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT NIGHT, February 9
Details on Dual Enrollment information night are here: https://bit.ly/3pbuUWx
WRITING AND MATH CENTERS ARE OPEN FOR STUDENTS
If your student requires extra help with math or writing, please take advantage of our wonderful Math and Writing Centers that are staffed by highly capable Riverwood students. These tutors are ready to assist any student either in person or online. This is a free service for all students in 9-12 grades and its FREE. More information is here: https://www.fultonschools.org/domain/7430 -
January 15 Email
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The first week of “Cameras On” has gone well with students and teachers sharing that they are thrilled to see each other again. Feeling connected during school is critical as it improves the learning and teaching experience for all involved. If your student is having trouble with their camera feature or needs assistance creating a virtual background to block what is behind them on camera, please have them reach out to their teacher as soon as possible.
There are some important items for this week; please read this email carefully.
F2F/REMOTE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT HARDSHIP FORM
Fulton County Schools gave parents the option to elect whether their students will attend face-to-face (F2F) or remote for the first nine weeks of this semester. Parents that wish to make a change from this election must fill out the Learning Environment Hardship Form. This form requires approval from the Zone 4 Superintendent. The form must be completed and returned to Riverwood’s front office between 8:30-3pm. Please continue in the current learning format until you receive confirmation from Dr. Garcia which may take up to 3-4 days. Click here for the link: https://tinyurl.com/y4amxhsj
PICTURE DAY
F2F students will have portraits taken on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 19-20 during their English class. These portraits will be used for student IDs, Infinite Campus profiles, and the 2021 yearbook. Virtual students who wish to participate in Picture Day may do so by request between 3:30-5:00 on January 19-20. To help maintain social distancing, please email ankerichp@fultonschools.org prior to Monday, January 18 to schedule a time to come to school for pictures. Please report to the atrium at your assigned time for your portrait. Visit https://store.cady.com/underclass for more information about purchasing portraits.
SENIOR DUES
As we begin to make plans for our 2021 graduation, it’s important that every Senior pay their Graduation dues which cover their cap, gown, diploma cover, and venue fee. (This set fee is $120 plus tax until January 31. The fee will increase after that date.) Please click on the link to access the online payment form. https://www.smore.com/app/reporting/out/kx3yb?u=%2Fapp%2Fattachments%2Fdownload%2F5f9cc7699e65e6df9c707712&t=pdf%20Riverwood%20Grad%20Fee%20Flyer.pdf%20Cap%20and%20Gown%20packages%20Download%20836.0%20KB&w=w-3029992669&i=&l=
If a family needs financial assistance with paying Graduation dues, please contact Rachel Jones @jonesr13@fultonschools.org. We are planning to host Riverwood’s graduation at the Ameris Amphitheater in Alpharetta this May (date and ticket information will be confirmed by mid-February). To do so, all seniors need to pay their Graduation dues as soon as possible to help cover the cost of the venue. If graduation cannot be held at Ameris Amphitheater, the venue fee will be used to cover a graduation ceremony at Riverwood.
SENIOR PORTRAITS
Cady Studios will be at Riverwood on Tuesday, January 19, and Saturday, January 23 from 9 am-5 pm for Senior Portraits. Seniors should report to the Media Center lobby for their session.
All sessions must be scheduled in advance. To book a session, please follow these steps:
1. Go to CadyStudios.com.
2. Hover over the 'Book Seniors' tab and click on 'Schedule My Photos.'
3. Select Riverwood in the School Lookup box.
4. Select 'Yearbook' and 'Brick' as your scenes (Note: these are the only options available for the Riverwood sessions. Selecting other options won't let you choose Riverwood as the location).
5. Scroll to the bottom and click on 'Simple Session' (again, this is the only option available for the RICS sessions).
6. Scroll down and click 'Continue' on the next screen.
7. When prompted to upgrade, click 'No Thanks.'
8. Click 'Continue' on the next screen.
9. Select your touch-up options if you want and click 'Continue.' The website selects a $19 option by default, but you can unselect it if you don’t want it.
10. Select Riverwood as your location, then specify your time and date (1/19 or 1/23 from 9 am-5 pm).
11. Create your account and process your payment.
2020 – 2021 SECOND SEMESTER FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION
We want to communicate the second-semester Final Exam Exemption Policy for 2021 early in the semester. All students in 9th – 12th grade can exempt from a course final exam if they meet the following criteria:
• Achieve 85% or higher average in the course (without quality points)
• No ISS/OSS during the school year
•No more than five (5) tardies in the course- REQUIREMENT WAIVED FOR 20-21 SCHOOL YEAR
•No more than three (3) unexcused absences in the course- REQUIREMENT WAIVED FOR 20-21 SCHOOL YEAR
• To be eligible to exempt final exams, students must complete ALL summative assessments.
• Students enrolled in IB/AP courses are not allowed to exempt if the final is in preparation for the IB/AP exam (IB/AP exemptions will be approved at the discretion of the teacher.) There are no exemptions granted to students in GAVS, FV or Dual Enrollment courses.
• Teachers will inform students whether they are eligible to exempt from final exams by the Friday before exams begin.
Thank you and have a good holiday weekend. We look forward to seeing students either F2F or online on Tuesday, January 19! -
Principal Smith January 7 Email
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are all saddened by the images from Washington DC yesterday. These events may create feelings of concern for many across the country and in our community. We are fortunate to have law enforcement officers employed by the Fulton County School district and have great partnerships with local police departments. Please be assured, district leadership is monitoring the situation in our nation’s capital and working to ensure that your student's safety always remains our priority. The attached resource is one way for us to support the social and emotional needs of our students at this time.
CAMERAS ON BEGINNING JANUARY 11
Remember that we are moving to our Cameras On plan for all virtual students beginning on Monday, January 11. All students should have received the Cameras on Commitment link from their teacher to sign electronically by Monday. We need all students to sign the commitment form as we know any student might have to work remotely at some point throughout the remainder of the year. We are excited about this initiative and for our students to see each other and their teachers!
NEW CDC RECOMMENDATIONS ON QUARANTINE
Given the recent changes from the CDC and Georgia public health officials, effective January 1 all Fulton County School staff and students who are directed to quarantine by FCS Health Service/FCBOH will be assigned a standard quarantine period of ten (10) days. Only those in quarantine due to a Direct Contact can reduce the quarantine period to a minimum of 7 days as per the CDC guidelines here:
1) The quarantined individual must provide documentation (PCR or antigen) negative Covid-19 test result. The test must be taken on day 5 or later with the results document dated on day 5 or later of quarantine AND,
2) If the quarantined individual has not experienced any COVID symptoms during the quarantine period, then the quarantined period can be reduced to a minimum of 7 days
3) Lastly, the day of exposure does not count as an actual quarantine day.
NEW FCS GUIDELINES FOR ATHLETES
Effective immediately, we have been asked to limit the capacity of all basketball games to two family members per child participating. Family members will be asked to check-in at any away game hosted by FCS and at all home games. As always, all spectators are required to wear masks and properly social distance. Working together ensures the opportunity to have a great season. Thank you for your support and for continuing to wear masks and social distance.
In addition, please see the attached document for the latest CDC Guidelines for student-athletes and quarantine period after exposure to COVID.
Thank you,
Kindra L. Smith
Principal
Riverwood International
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Article on Senior Amanda Solomiany and her amazing accomplishments founding the Osteosarcoma Society.
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RICS Students WIn National Aviation Competition
FCS Home Page News
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Meet the Zone Superintendents: Ron Maxwell, Zone 3
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News to Know for the Week of March 1, 2021
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FCS Budget Update: February 26, 2021
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2021 Fulton High School Graduation Dates
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