Monday, January 30, 2017

Monday 1/30/17

Juniors will be taking the ACT at school on March 21st . The benchmarks for students to be College/ Career Ready are 18 English, 19 Math, and 20 Reading.
Starting next year seniors will not be allowed to co-op, aide, or peer tutor if they have not meet CCR benchmarks so it is important they do well in March.
ACT for juniors is March 21st. It is our goal that all students graduate college/career ready. To be considered college ready you must score the following on the ACT (18 English,19 Math, 20 Reading). Starting next year you will not co-op, peer tutor, or aide if you are not college/career ready. Do not wait until your senior year to reach these benchmarks. Study Island is a free resource for all students to use to prepare for the ACT. To login go to: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us click on students click on logins scroll down to click study island If you have forgotten your username or password ask one of your teachers or see Ms. Haley in the main office
KUNA last chance to join by 2/1/17. Please turn in ALL Financial papers in by 2/1/17 as well. Meetings and Bake Sales will be on Wednesday's after school. The KUNA conference is March 12-14.
Would you like to pick out a free prom dress and accessories? Prom Project is back. To get an appointment for your free dress, see Ms. Stewart in the Student Service Center. Any 11th or 12th grader can go!
There will be a meeting of anyone interested in playing tennis this year on Tuesday, Feb 7 in room 301 from 2:30 to 2:50. Tryouts will begin Feb 15 and will last three days, weather permitting. You must have an up-to-date physical in order to tryout. If you need a physical form prior to the meeting see the AD in the athletic office
*** ATTENTION SENIORS*** JCPS will be hosting 3 Community FAFSA Workshops the first one is Tuesday, January 31 5:30pm­7:30pm Americana World Community Center 4801 Southside Dr.
Come record your Valentine Day Shoutout in the cafeteria lobby. Look for the portable green screen on January 24th, 25th, 26th, and February 1st and 2nd. Choose your background and record your sweetheart message for only $3.00. Messages will be played all day on Valentines Day!
*** ATTENTION SENIORS*** If you are applying to a college or university, you MUST submit your transcript through the parchment.com website. An account must be created in order to submit transcripts and ACT scores.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Any student SUSPENDED from school OR accumulates more than 6 unexcused absences throughout a school year will not be allowed to attend Homecoming Activities, Junior Ring Dance or Senior Prom and activities.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: If you arrive at school by bus, TARC, car, or walking, you must IMMEDIATELY enter the school. Once you arrive on campus you are not allowed to leave the premises. If you do, this is considered a cut, and you're subject to additional disciplinary measures.

Friday, January 27, 2017

Ridge News

Friday 1/27/17

ACT for juniors is March 21st. It is our goal that all students graduate college/career ready. To be considered college ready you must score the following on the ACT (18 English,19 Math, 20 Reading). Starting next year you will not co-op, peer tutor, or aide if you are not college/career ready. Do not wait until your senior year to reach these benchmarks. Study Island is a free resource for all students to use to prepare for the ACT. To login go to: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us click on students click on logins scroll down to click study island If you have forgotten your username or password ask one of your teachers or see Ms. Haley in the main office
KUNA last chance to join by 2/1/17. Please turn in ALL Financial papers in by 2/1/17 as well. Meetings and Bake Sales will be on Wednesday's after school. The KUNA conference is March 12-14.
Would you like to pick out a free prom dress and accessories? Prom Project is back. To get an appointment for your free dress, see Ms. Stewart in the Student Service Center. Any 11th or 12th grader can go!
Future Business Leaders of America will be meeting on Friday, Jan 27 during 5th period. All paid members need to attend.
There will be a meeting of anyone interested in playing tennis this year on Tuesday, Feb 7 in room 301 from 2:30 to 2:50. Tryouts will begin Feb 15 and will last three days, weather permitting. You must have an up-to-date physical in order to tryout. If you need a physical form prior to the meeting see the AD in the athletic office
*** ATTENTION SENIORS*** JCPS will be hosting 3 Community FAFSA Workshops the first one is Tuesday, January 31 5:30pm­7:30pm Americana World Community Center 4801 Southside Dr.
Balfour will be at school Thursday, January 26th to take orders for rings, cap and gown, and announcements. $50 deposit for rings. $50 for a cap and gown.
Come record your Valentine Day Shoutout in the cafeteria lobby. Look for the portable green screen on January 24th, 25th, 26th, and February 1st and 2nd. Choose your background and record your sweetheart message for only $3.00. Messages will be played all day on Valentines Day!
*** ATTENTION SENIORS*** If you are applying to a college or university, you MUST submit your transcript through the parchment.com website. An account must be created in order to submit transcripts and ACT scores.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Any student SUSPENDED from school OR accumulates more than 6 unexcused absences throughout a school year will not be allowed to attend Homecoming Activities, Junior Ring Dance or Senior Prom and activities.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: If you arrive at school by bus, TARC, car, or walking, you must IMMEDIATELY enter the school. Once you arrive on campus you are not allowed to leave the premises. If you do, this is considered a cut, and you're subject to additional disciplinary measures.

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Thursday 1/26/17

KUNA last chance to join by 2/1/17. Please turn in ALL Financial papers in by 2/1/17 as well. Meetings and Bake Sales will be on Wednesday's after school. The KUNA conference is March 12-14.
Would you like to pick out a free prom dress and accessories? Prom Project is back. To get an appointment for your free dress, see Ms. Stewart in the Student Service Center. Any 11th or 12th grader can go!
Future Business Leaders of America will be meeting on Friday, Jan 27 during 5th period. All paid members need to attend.
There will be a meeting of anyone interested in playing tennis this year on Tuesday, Feb 7 in room 301 from 2:30 to 2:50. Tryouts will begin Feb 15 and will last three days, weather permitting. You must have an up-to-date physical in order to tryout. If you need a physical form prior to the meeting see the AD in the athletic office
*** ATTENTION SENIORS*** JCPS will be hosting 3 Community FAFSA Workshops the first one is Tuesday, January 31 5:30pm­7:30pm Americana World Community Center 4801 Southside Dr.
Balfour will be at school Thursday, January 26th to take orders for rings, cap and gown, and announcements. $50 deposit for rings. $50 for a cap and gown.
Come record your Valentine Day Shoutout in the cafeteria lobby. Look for the portable green screen on January 24th, 25th, 26th, and February 1st and 2nd. Choose your background and record your sweetheart message for only $3.00. Messages will be played all day on Valentines Day!
*** ATTENTION SENIORS*** If you are applying to a college or university, you MUST submit your transcript through the parchment.com website. An account must be created in order to submit transcripts and ACT scores.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: If you arrive at school by bus, TARC, car, or walking, you must IMMEDIATELY enter the school. Once you arrive on campus you are not allowed to leave the premises. If you do, this is considered a cut, and you're subject to additional disciplinary measures.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Any student SUSPENDED from school OR accumulates more than 6 unexcused absences throughout a school year will not be allowed to attend Homecoming Activities, Junior Ring Dance or Senior Prom and activities.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Congratulations to the Scholastic Art award winners for this year

Congratulations to the Scholastic Art award winners for this year.
The following students received an honorable mention;
In ceramics; Victoria Baker, William Davis, Amber Korfhage, Lauren Snodgrass, and Abigail Stewart
In Comic art; Yvonne Williams
In Drawing and Illustration;   Rheana Aguayo.
In Film and Animation;   Abigail Stewart
In Mixed Media; Lilith Goben and Chelsey Duff
In Painting; Jessalyn Guess
The following students received a Silver Key;
In Ceramics; Savannah Wilder, Ira Porter, Alex Conn and Olivia Nisbet
In Design; Abigail Stewart
In Fashion; Jeanette Hansen
In Mixed Media; Victoria Embry
In Painting; Jackson Penna
In Printmaking; Jessalyn Guess and Rheana Aguayo
In Sculpture; Olivia Nisbet
The following students received a Gold Key;
In Ceramics; Teanna Courtney, Tanner Rodgers, Elizabeth Shirley, Rosie Sullivan, and Abigail Stewart
In Design; Abigail Stewart
In Painting; Sarah Reynolds
In Sculpture; Loreleigh Roby and Celeste Stokes
Gold Key work will be on display at the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft Feb. 3rd - 26th,

Silver Key’s and Honorable Mention work will be on display at JCPS Gheens Academy February 4th – 28th. Wish our Gold Key winners good luck as their work competes in New York.

Wednesday 1/25/17

There will be a meeting of anyone interested in playing tennis this year on Tuesday, Feb 7 in room 301 from 2:30 to 2:50. Tryouts will begin Feb 15 and will last three days, weather permitting. You must have an up-to-date physical in order to tryout. If you need a physical form prior to the meeting see the AD in the athletic office
*** ATTENTION SENIORS*** JCPS will be hosting 3 Community FAFSA Workshops the first one is Tuesday, January 31 5:30pm­7:30pm Americana World Community Center 4801 Southside Dr.
Balfour will be at school Thursday, January 26th to take orders for rings, cap and gown, and announcements. $50 deposit for rings. $50 for a cap and gown.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: If you arrive at school by bus, TARC, car, or walking, you must IMMEDIATELY enter the school. Once you arrive on campus you are not allowed to leave the premises. If you do, this is considered a cut, and you're subject to additional disciplinary measures.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Any student SUSPENDED from school OR accumulates more than 6 unexcused absences throughout a school year will not be allowed to attend Homecoming Activities, Junior Ring Dance or Senior Prom and activities.
*** ATTENTION SENIORS*** If you are applying to a college or university, you MUST submit your transcript through the parchment.com website. An account must be created in order to submit transcripts and ACT scores.
Come record your Valentine Day Shoutout in the cafeteria lobby. Look for the portable green screen on January 24th, 25th, 26th, and February 1st and 2nd. Choose your background and record your sweetheart message for only $3.00. Messages will be played all day on Valentines Day!
Congrats to the RedHots for winning the 6th Region in both Hip Hop and Pom. The team qualified for state on Feb18. Members are:Jazzlin, Ariel, Suzannah, Katie, Abby, Lily, Mikayla, Mikayla, RayAnn,Hannah,Elizabeth,Kayleigh,Tessa,Kate,Sandi.

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Tuesday 1/24/17

*** ATTENTION SENIORS*** JCPS will be hosting 3 Community FAFSA Workshops the first one is Tuesday, January 31 5:30pm­7:30pm Americana World Community Center 4801 Southside Dr.
Balfour will be at school Thursday, January 26th to take orders for rings, cap and gown, and announcements. $50 deposit for rings. $50 for a cap and gown.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: If you arrive at school by bus, TARC, car, or walking, you must IMMEDIATELY enter the school. Once you arrive on campus you are not allowed to leave the premises. If you do, this is considered a cut, and you're subject to additional disciplinary measures.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Any student SUSPENDED from school OR accumulates more than 6 unexcused absences throughout a school year will not be allowed to attend Homecoming Activities, Junior Ring Dance or Senior Prom and activities.
*** ATTENTION SENIORS*** If you are applying to a college or university, you MUST submit your transcript through the parchment.com website. An account must be created in order to submit transcripts and ACT scores.
Come record your Valentine Day Shoutout in the cafeteria lobby. Look for the portable green screen on January 24th, 25th, 26th, and February 1st and 2nd. Choose your background and record your sweetheart message for only $3.00. Messages will be played all day on Valentines Day!
Congrats to the RedHots for winning the 6th Region in both Hip Hop and Pom. The team qualified for state on Feb18. Members are:Jazzlin, Ariel, Suzannah, Katie, Abby, Lily, Mikayla, Mikayla, RayAnn,Hannah,Elizabeth,Kayleigh,Tessa,Kate,Sandi.

Monday, January 23, 2017

Monday 1/23/17


STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: If you arrive at school by bus, TARC, car, or walking, you must IMMEDIATELY enter the school. Once you arrive on campus you are not allowed to leave the premises. If you do, this is considered a cut, and you're subject to additional disciplinary measures.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Any student SUSPENDED from school OR accumulates more than 6 unexcused absences throughout a school year will not be allowed to attend Homecoming Activities, Junior Ring Dance or Senior Prom and activities.
*** ATTENTION SENIORS*** If you are applying to a college or university, you MUST submit your transcript through the parchment.com website. An account must be created in order to submit transcripts and ACT scores.
Come record your Valentine Day Shoutout in the cafeteria lobby. Look for the portable green screen on January 24th, 25th, 26th, and February 1st and 2nd. Choose your background and record your sweetheart message for only $3.00. Messages will be played all day on Valentines Day!
Congrats to the RedHots for winning the 6th Region in both Hip Hop and Pom. The team qualified for state on Feb18. Members are:Jazzlin, Ariel, Suzannah, Katie, Abby, Lily, Mikayla, Mikayla, RayAnn,Hannah,Elizabeth,Kayleigh,Tessa,Kate,Sandi.

Friday, January 20, 2017

Friday 1/20/17


STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: If you arrive at school by bus, TARC, car, or walking, you must IMMEDIATELY enter the school. Once you arrive on campus you are not allowed to leave the premises. If you do, this is considered a cut, and you're subject to additional disciplinary measures.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Any student SUSPENDED from school OR accumulates more than 6 unexcused absences throughout a school year will not be allowed to attend Homecoming Activities, Junior Ring Dance or Senior Prom and activities.
***ATTENTION SENIORS*** Balfour will be here on Jan 20th to collect Cap and Gown Orders.
*** ATTENTION SENIORS*** If you are applying to a college or university, you MUST submit your transcript through the parchment.com website. An account must be created in order to submit transcripts and ACT scores.
Come record your Valentine Day Shoutout in the cafeteria lobby. Look for the portable green screen on January 24th, 25th, 26th, and February 1st and 2nd. Choose your background and record your sweetheart message for only $3.00. Messages will be played all day on Valentines Day!
Congrats to the RedHots for winning the 6th Region in both Hip Hop and Pom. The team qualified for state on Feb18. Members are:Jazzlin, Ariel, Suzannah, Katie, Abby, Lily, Mikayla, Mikayla, RayAnn,Hannah,Elizabeth,Kayleigh,Tessa,Kate,Sandi.

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Thursday 1/19/17

Congrats to the RedHots for winning the 6th Region in both Hip Hop and Pom. The team qualified for state on Feb18. Members are:Jazzlin, Ariel, Suzannah, Katie, Abby, Lily, Mikayla, Mikayla, RayAnn,Hannah,Elizabeth,Kayleigh,Tessa,Kate,Sandi.
Come record your Valentine Day Shoutout in the cafeteria lobby. Look for the portable green screen on January 24th, 25th, 26th, and February 1st and 2nd. Choose your background and record your sweetheart message for only $3.00. Messages will be played all day on Valentines Day!
*** ATTENTION SENIORS*** If you are applying to a college or university, you MUST submit your transcript through the parchment.com website. An account must be created in order to submit transcripts and ACT scores.
***ATTENTION SENIORS*** Balfour will be here on Jan 20th to collect Cap and Gown Orders.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Any student SUSPENDED from school OR accumulates more than 6 unexcused absences throughout a school year will not be allowed to attend Homecoming Activities, Junior Ring Dance or Senior Prom and activities.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Any student SUSPENDED from school OR accumulates more than 6 unexcused absences throughout a school year will not be allowed to attend Homecoming Activities, Junior Ring Dance or Senior Prom and activities.

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Tuesday 1/17/17

*** ATTENTION SENIORS*** If you are applying to a college or university, you MUST submit your transcript through the parchment.com website. An account must be created in order to submit transcripts and ACT scores.
***ATTENTION SENIORS*** Balfour will be here on Jan 20th to collect Cap and Gown Orders.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: If you arrive at school by bus, TARC, car, or walking, you must IMMEDIATELY enter the school. Once you arrive on campus you are not allowed to leave the premises. If you do, this is considered a cut, and you're subject to additional disciplinary measures.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Any student SUSPENDED from school OR accumulates more than 6 unexcused absences throughout a school year will not be allowed to attend Homecoming Activities, Junior Ring Dance or Senior Prom and activities.

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Wednesday 1/11/17

***ATTENTION SENIORS*** Balfour will be here on Jan 20th to collect Cap and Gown Orders.
Attention sophomores and juniors who are auditioning for the Governor's School for the Arts Summer Program: The deadline for applying is January 15th. Apply on line at www.kentuckycentergsa.org
If you are interested in being a part of PRP's Production of Our Town in March, there will be an interest meeting in room 104 on Wednesday January 11 after school. Please see Mr. Braun with any questions.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: If you arrive at school by bus, TARC, car, or walking, you must IMMEDIATELY enter the school. Once you arrive on campus you are not allowed to leave the premises. If you do, this is considered a cut, and you're subject to additional disciplinary measures.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Any student SUSPENDED from school OR accumulates more than 6 unexcused absences throughout a school year will not be allowed to attend Homecoming Activities, Junior Ring Dance or Senior Prom and activities.
The next meeting for Higher Purpose will be on Thursday, January 12th from 2:30-3:30 in room 219.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Tuesday 1/10/16

If you are interested in being a part of PRP's Production of Our Town in March, there will be an interest meeting in room 104 on Wednesday January 11 after school. Please see Mr. Braun with any questions.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: If you arrive at school by bus, TARC, car, or walking, you must IMMEDIATELY enter the school. Once you arrive on campus you are not allowed to leave the premises. If you do, this is considered a cut, and you're subject to additional disciplinary measures.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Any student SUSPENDED from school OR accumulates more than 6 unexcused absences throughout a school year will not be allowed to attend Homecoming Activities, Junior Ring Dance or Senior Prom and activities.
The next meeting for Higher Purpose will be on Thursday, January 12th from 2:30-3:30 in room 219.

Friday, January 6, 2017

Public Health Advisory

Public Health Advisory
Click here for more information.

Announcements 1/6/17


STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: If you arrive at school by bus, TARC, car, or walking, you must IMMEDIATELY enter the school. Once you arrive on campus you are not allowed to leave the premises. If you do, this is considered a cut, and you're subject to additional disciplinary measures.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Any student SUSPENDED from school OR accumulates more than 6 unexcused absences throughout a school year will not be allowed to attend Homecoming Activities, Junior Ring Dance or Senior Prom and activities.
The next meeting for Higher Purpose will be on Thursday, January 12th from 2:30-3:30 in room 219.

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Wednesday 1/4/17

The next meeting for Higher Purpose will be on Thursday, January 12th from 2:30-3:30 in room 219.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: If you arrive at school by bus, TARC, car, or walking, you must IMMEDIATELY enter the school. Once you arrive on campus you are not allowed to leave the premises. If you do, this is considered a cut, and you're subject to additional disciplinary measures.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Any student SUSPENDED from school OR accumulates more than 6 unexcused absences throughout a school year will not be allowed to attend Homecoming Activities, Junior Ring Dance or Senior Prom and activities.

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

1/3/16

Welcome back! We are excited to get 2017 off to a great start!
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: If you arrive at school by bus, TARC, car, or walking, you must IMMEDIATELY enter the school. Once you arrive on campus you are not allowed to leave the premises. If you do, this is considered a cut, and you're subject to additional disciplinary measures.
STUDENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Any student SUSPENDED from school OR accumulates more than 6 unexcused absences throughout a school year will not be allowed to attend Homecoming Activities, Junior Ring Dance or Senior Prom and activities.