Rancho students continue to achieve as the year winds down.   This time of year brings many opportunities to celebrate these achievements in the classroom, on the athletic field, and on the stage.    Thank you for working together to make this the best year yet!

Finishing strong is part of that hard work.  Final progress reports have been mailed home, and students can benefit from preparing for final exams for a few minutes each day.  Tutoring is offered before and after school, and the Path to Success Saturday program is offered on many Saturdays  from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.   More information about these programs is available in the Guidance Office.

Advanced Placement (A.P.) Exams will be administered May 6-17.  Any student who has taken an A.P. class is encouraged to take the exam.  Scores will be provided to students in July.

Final exams will be held during the last few days of school.  Check out the schedule via this link: Finals Schedule .

The Class of 2013 has led the way to excellence this year, and they will be missed!  Seniors, as you work to finish strong during these last days of high school, please keep the following dates in mind:

• Senior Academic Awards Night is Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m.  This outstanding event is a highlight of the year.  Many individual accomplishments will be highlighted.
• Graduation is on Wednesday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Quakes Stadium.  Parents and guests, please plan to arrive early and arrange a meeting place for your family to gather after the ceremony. 
• Diploma distribution is on Thursday, May 23.  Bring your ID and pick up this classy symbol of your accomplishments. 

Summer school begins on Tuesday, May 28. 

It is my honor to work with the tremendous students and staff that make Rancho great!  Follow me on Twitter at @RCHS_Cougars for the latest news.  Stop by and say hello when you see me on campus. 

Dr. Virginia Kelsen