MADISON COUNTY EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY

For students in grades 9 – 12, exemption from the second semester cumulative exam which is administered in May is an earned privilege. A student will be considered for exemption if the student has no office referrals in a teacher’s class or a referral from an administrator and meets the following requirements regarding total days of attendance and grades:

Attendance Grades Attendance Grades

Semester courses                                                      Year courses

no absences 70 - 79                                          no absences 70 - 79

1 absence 80 - 89                                              2 absences 80 - 89

2 absences 90 - 100                                          4 absences 90 – 100

All absences will be counted except those that are school related such as choir and band trips, athletic contests, etc. It is the student’s responsibility to gather and provide documentation of school related absences. Out of school suspensions will invalidate the privilege of exemption in all classes. To be counted present, a student must be in a class 75% of the class period. Students that owe fees or fines will NOT be exempt from any exam.

TRAIL OF HONOR
If you enjoy History, there is an event occurring this weekend that you will not want to miss.  The TRAIL OF HONOR features historically accurate demonstration s of military life throughout our history.  From The French Indian War, to the current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, the TRAIL OF HONOR, gives the public an insight into what our service men and women endured while fighting for freedom.  In addition the TRAIL offers a chance to meet real life American Heroes.  Ex-POWs, Medal of Honor Recipients, Gold Star Families, Tuskegee Airmen, Pearl Harbor Survivors and many more VIPs are on hand t talk with the public and share their stories.  Dates for this display are May 19-20 in the area behind the Harley Davidson Dealership on I-55 south. 

Words of Wisdom
What you think of yourself is much more important than what others think of you.

RHS PRINCIPAL
Congratulations to Mrs. Sharon Summers - Ridgeland High School's new principal!

TENNIS
Congratulations to Kittey E and Turner L for being selected to the Tennis All Star Team.  This match will be played on July 12, 2012.  Congratulations are also in order for Coach Davidson for being selected as the Coach of this All Star team. 

GIRLS TRACK
All Girls track uniforms need to be returned to Coach Bolton ASAP.  You will be fined for items not turned in.

POETRY OUT LOUD COMPETITION
We are very proud of our very own Kristen D on her National Championship this evening in Washington D. C. in the Poetry Out Loud competition.  Her performance was phenomenal as usual and the judges recognized her talents this evening.

UNDERCLASSMEN FINE LIST
Underclassmen fine list is posted in the window of the front office and has been sent to all teachers.  ALL FINES MUST BE CLEARED BEFORE YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO TAKE EXAMS.  Fines are to be paid in the Front Office only.

TENNIS STATE CHAMPIONS 
Congratulations to Mia Kent and Cullen McDonough who are State 5A Girls and Boys Singles State Champions!

SOFTBALL TRYOUTS   
Due to the thunderstorms expected tomorrow, Softball tryouts have been moved to Saturday May 19, from 2-5 at the Titan Softball Complex. If you have any questions please see Coach Porter or Coach Hawkins.

BASEBALL TRYOUTS
Baseball tryouts for the 2012-2013 Titan baseball team will be Saturday May 19 at 10:00 at Titan Park on the campus of Ridgeland High School.  Upcoming 9th - 12th graders are eligible.  If you have questions, please see Coach Wilkerson.

YEARBOOK PRICE INCREASE
Attention all students: there are only 11 more yearbooks to be sold.  Hurry in to room 216 with your payment.  No extras will be ordered.  You will not want to miss having a copy of the 2012 TITAN yearbook.  See Mrs. Williams today.

FREE MATH TUTORING
Offered by Mu Alpha Theta (a national math honor society) on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday morning in room 225 from 7:40 - 8:10 and on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30. Students must bring their math book or notebook to show us what they are working on in their math class.  If you have questions see Mrs. Tackitt in room 225.