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November 25, 26, 27 Thanksgiving Recess - SCHOOL CLOSED, Offices Closed
December 4 DECA Pennies Social - Doors Open 5:30, Calling Begins 7:30
December 17, 2009 Prism Concert - Auditorium - 7:30PM
December 19 Winter Formal - 7:00-11:00 PM
December 24 - January 1 Winter Recess
Offices Closed Dec. 24, 25, 31, January 1
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Welcome!
Thank you for visiting the website of Roy C. Ketcham Senior High School.
"Dedicated to Excellence."
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Principal
G. Thomas Stella
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With the holidays upon us, thoughts turn to family and friends and warm holiday get-togethers. These are certainly good things. Soon the new year will be upon us and we become obliged to address new beginnings and those New Year’s resolutions, most of which end up all too short-lived.
So how do we experience meaningful change and become more resolute in those important changes that we need to make or renew in our lives?
I suggest that there is a strong correlation between the degree of thoughtful reflection made and the success that we experience in the areas that we wish to improve in our lives. Therefore, I strongly recommend to all the members of the Roy C. Ketcham learning community that we make December Resolutions!
In particular, I have a special message for our students… Be more resolute now! Address the changes you wish to make now! Do not delay! Make your lists now.
Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today!
Have a great holiday season and good luck on your December Resolutions!
Sincerely,
Mr. Stella
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BOE APPROVED CHANGES TO THE 2009-10 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Please note that the Board of Education has approved changes to the 2009-2010 school calendar. You can click on the link to the left "SCHOOL CALENDAR" to view and print the revised calendar.
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H1N1 Letter from the Superintendent
Parent Letter
A letter was given to students in their English classes today to bring home to parents. You can view the letter by clicking above.
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IN AN RCK MINUTE!
Click Here!
The RCK Broadcast Arts class presents two inaugural podcasts of "In An RCK Minute": an interview with senior Anam Zahra, Congressional Page, and Highlights from the 2009 Festival of the Arts. Stay tuned to "In An RCK Minute" for future podcasts!
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Presentation by Jeff Yalden
Click to go to Jeff Yalden's website
Award Winning Youth Speaker Jeff Yalden visited RCK to present to the 9th grade teams on November 9, 2009. A second presentation for parents and students was held that evening at Wappingers Jr. High School.
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John Halligan Presentation of Ryan's Story
Click here for more information
Sponsored by the Roy C. Ketcham PTSA a presentation by John Halligan on "Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Youth Depression" was held on October 27, 2009 for parents. If you were unable to attend, click on the link for information.
John Halligan's son, Ryan, died by suicide on Oct. 7, 2003 after being bullied by classmates at school and online. He was 13 years old.
Halligan's presentation covered the lessons learned too late for his family regarding how to deal with bullying, cyberbullying, and teen depression.
Parents will be empowered with strategies to take preventive actions with their own children.
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ALGEBRA/GEOMETRY TEXTBOOKS - NOW ONLINE!
Click here for your online textbook
Here are the new Algebra and Geometry Textbooks! View the exact pages of your textbook(s) in a pdf file. Students who have internet access will no longer have to carry their books home. Give it a try!
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Purchase Your Yearbook On-Line
Buy the Book!
NEW this year! Purchase your yearbook on-line by clicking on the link above.
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REMINDER - HALL LOCKERS, P.E. LOCKERS, MUSIC LOCKERS
Just a reminder that all lockers are district property, as noted in the WCSD Code of Conduct, the RCK Faculty Handbook and the RCK Student Handbook. All lockers and their contents may be subject to inspection and/or search at any time by school officials or their designees. No student is permitted to share a locker or locker combination with another student.
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Wappingers Central School District Ranked Number One!
Both John Jay and Roy C. Ketcham High School have been ranked as the top high schools in Dutchess County for the second consecutive year, as noted in the August 2007 issue of Hudson Valley Magazine.
Roy C. Ketcham has earned recognition as a High Performing/Gap Closing School. RCK earned a Certificate, from the University of the State of New York Education Department, recognizing the achievement of our school in leading New York forward to accomplish the dual goal of increasing student achievement while closing the gap in student performance.
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Information Regarding Megan's Law
http://www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/index.htm
The above link will provide you with important information regarding Megan's Law.
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District Code of Conduct - New Board Policy Adopted
** In accordance with BOE policy and regulation 5312.3, students and guests will be subject to Breathalyzer or Alco-sensor testing to determine whether or not they have consumed alcohol. Full details of the policy are available online at www.wappingersschools.org. Students or guests who test positive for alcohol will not be allowed to remain at the event and may be subject to suspension or other disciplinary penalty. ***
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