Back to School - Returning Students - Archbishop Riordan High School

NEW: 4x4 Bell Schedule and Lunch News

We will still utilize the 4x4 system next year. Classes listed in Periods 1-4 are the classes that you have in the first semester, and the classes that you have in Periods 5-8 are the classes you have in the second semester.

We have two lunch periods. During orientation, you will find out whether or not you have early or late lunch. Your lunch period will be reflected on your PowerSchool schedule when the school year starts.

Please click the button below to see the bell schedule for next year, which is different then the previous year; we plan on being back in-person five days a week in the fall and students are required to attend all days.

New Bell Schedule

Daily Dress Code Guide

Below are the guidelines for Daily Dress for all students at Riordan.

Upper Body

Men and Women:

Any Riordan or House System Logo Polo, T-Shirt or Outerwear are available for purchase on the BSN Sideline Store or through Sportspacks.

Compression shirts and tank tops are NOT allowed.

Currently owned Riordan or House Logo T-Shirt, Polo, Sweatshirt, or Jacket will be accepted.

Plain Solid White Polo and/or Plain Solid White Oxford Shirt.

Below are some options, but not limited to:

Men’s Style White Polo: Amazon Essentials & Hanes
Men’s Style Oxford: Amazon Essentials & Van Heusen
Women’s Style White Polo: Hanes & Lands End
Women's Style White Oxford: Amazon Essentials & Hotouch

Hats, Beanies, and Visors are NOT to be worn during school hours.

Lower Body

PANTS: Men and Women: Traditional cut, solid color (non-faded) Black, Gray, Brown, or Khaki pants (jeans in these colors are accepted) with a belt. All items can be purchased at any outside provider.
SHORTS: Men and Women: Traditional cut, solid color (non-faded) Black, Gray, Brown, or Khaki Bermuda/Dress Shorts with a belt. All items can be purchased at any outside provider. Some examples are as follows:

Mens

Womens

REMINDERS

Pants/Shorts may not be worn below the natural waistline (sagging). Pants/Shorts may not be ripped or torn.
No Sagging Pants
No Rips or Tears in Pants
No Blue Jeans
No Cargo Pants
No Athletic/Sweatpants
No Yoga Pants
No Leggings
No Shorts
Skirts (Women Only): Pleated, Khaki or Black ONLY. Tights or stockings may be worn under skirts (black or skin colored). Skirts may be purchased ONLY from the providers below:

Footwear

Men and Women:

Any Closed-toed and closed-back Sneaker, Casual and Dress Shoe allowed. If shoes have laces, they must be tied at all times.

Visible socks are required at all times, with the exception of women's ballet flats.

You CANNOT Wear:

Open toe shoes
Open back shoes
Flip-Flops
Sandals
Crocs

Elastic Clause: The Administration reserves the right to make any and all judgments and interpretations to all dress code rules and regulations stated within the handbook. The Administration is the final judge of what is neat, clean, and appropriate. Students who come to school out of dress code will not be allowed to attend class until the violation is remedied. Students may be sent home to remedy the violation. Any class missed will be treated as a class cut. If a student persists in violating the dress code, they will be suspended from school.

Formal Dress Code Guide

Below are the Dress Code Guidelines for all students during Formal Dress Days.

Upper Body

Men and Women:

Any Plain White Polo, Any Plain White Oxford, or a Riordan/House logoed White Polo.

Riordan Approved, Crest-Marked gray v-neck cardigan or sweater. Available for purchase via Sportspacks.

Approved sweaters may be available for purchase at Simply Uniforms but supplies are limited.

Neckties are no longer required with Formal Attire.

Lower Body

Men and Women:

Black pants with a black or brown leather belt. Pants are available for purchase at any outside provider. Below are some options, but not limited to:

Men’s Black: Dockers & Amazon Essentials
Women’s Black: Dickies & Lee

Women:

Riordan approved black skirts available for purchase only on Sportspacks in one of the following styles:

Footwear

Formal black or brown closed-toed and closed-back dress shoe with dark socks.

Women:

Shoes with heels two inches or shorter. Black or brown ballet flats without socks.

NO other shoes are allowed on Formal Dress Days without permission by Administration.

Elastic Clause: The Administration reserves the right to make any and all judgments and interpretations to all dress code rules and regulations stated within the handbook. The Administration is the final judge of what is neat, clean, and appropriate. Students who come to school out of dress code will not be allowed to attend class until the violation is remedied. Students may be sent home to remedy the violation. Any class missed will be treated as a class cut. If a student persists in violating the dress code, they will be suspended from school.

Athletics Information

Fall Sports

Football
Cross Country
Women’s Volleyball
Women’s Tennis
Women’s Golf

SportsNet Medical Clearance

Medical Clearance Deadline for Fall Sports: Sunday, August 1

Per school policy, students MUST obtain athletic clearance prior to participation in tryouts or other season practices. Each athlete is only required to register once per year. Athletic clearance submitted after this deadline may not get processed in time for team tryouts.

Once you receive your student ID number on July 1, create an account with SportsNet
Upload a Medical Clearance Form that has been signed by your son’s physician. We do not accept hard copies of physicals.

Student-Athlete Game Day Dress Code Guidelines

Below are the Dress Guidelines for all student-athletes on Game Day. The Game Day Dress Code items will be included in the required Spirit Pack. Spirit Pack purchasing information will be sent to all families at a later date.

Upper Body

Men and Women:

Any Plain White Polo, Riordan/House White Polo or Plain White Oxford shirt.

Archbishop Riordan Athletics Track Suit Jacket. Track suits come as part of the Spirit Pack.

Lower Body

Men and Women:

Black pants with a black or brown leather belt.

Women:

Riordan Approved Black Skirt with an option of wearing black or skin colored tights or stockings under skirts.

Footwear

Men and Women:

Any Closed-toed and closed-back Sneaker, Casual and Dress Shoe allowed. If shoes have laces, they must be tied at all times.

Visible socks are required at all times, with the exception of women's ballet flats.

You Cannot Wear:

Open toe shoes
Open back shoes
Flip-Flops
Sandals
Crocs

Elastic Clause: The Administration reserves the right to make any and all judgments and interpretations to all dress code rules and regulations stated within the handbook. The Administration is the final judge of what is neat, clean, and appropriate. Students who come to school out of dress code will not be allowed to attend class until the violation is remedied. Students may be sent home to remedy the violation. Any class missed will be treated as a class cut. If a student persists in violating the dress code, they will be suspended from school.

Summer Reading

This summer, the whole school is reading one book as a way to continue to build our family spirit. This year's novel is Binti by Nnedi Okorafor.

See this link for more details, and a list of other reading recommendations for this summer! Click here for more details about the project instructions.

There will be a formal assessment for summer reading, and each English course next year will be using the book for their first unit, so reading the book will be critical to getting off to a good start in English next year. Other departments will also be using it in their instruction and assessments, so reading the book is extremely important.

The supplemental reading list is not required but includes books that we think students will enjoy and are thought-provoking.

You can support Riordan when purchasing books by using Amazon Smile! Select Archbishop Riordan High School as your designation.

Buying Books

Riordan’s online bookstore through e-Campus opens July 19, and free shipping is available July 19-25. Please note that some digital texts may take up to 5 to 7 days to arrive for download. If you have any questions, contact the e-Campus Customer Service Team by email, Live Chat, or by calling (844) 523-8980.

Students should use their Riordan email to order, and new students can use a regular email. Fall semester schedules (Classes 1-4) can be viewed in PowerSchool beginning July 1.

Teachers will be giving instructions about other materials needed for courses during the first days of school. There is no pre-set supply list.

Schedule Change Requests

If you would like to request a schedule change, or have questions about your schedule, please fill out this form.

Schedule change requests will only be honored for the following reasons:

You were misplaced in a class that you are not qualified for or did not request.
You have changed your mind about taking an AP or honors course.

We will not make any changes based on teacher or time of day preference. Not all requests will be granted.

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Technology: Ipads or Macbooks

All students are required to have at least an iPad for the first day of classes.

We recommend the iPad Air or above, the iPad Mini 5 or above, or the iPad Pro. While the iPad Mini is an acceptable choice, it has a much smaller screen, which can reduce the impact of certain visually interactive apps in the sciences or the arts. Students pursuing digital media courses and extracurriculars may want the larger format screen with retina display, available on both the iPad Air and the iPad Pro.

The iPad needs to be running the latest iOS at all times. To update this on the iPad, go to Settings > General > Software Update. While you are able to get older versions of the iPad, please be aware that certain older iPads (2014 or older) are unable to update to the latest iOS and will have limited application support. Typing on the iPad screen can be challenging and an external keyboard can be helpful for note taking in classes.

Macbooks are also acceptable as long as it's up-to-date with the latest operating system. It is recommended to use a Macbook for Engineering/Coding/Programming classes.

What about PCs or Chromebooks?

We are in the process of exploring a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Program here at Riordan. At the moment we have certain challenges supporting curriculums across other platforms besides Apple since we are an Apple centric school. Please be aware that PCs and Chromebooks will have limitations in our environment, especially in certain classes that require iBooks, iOS, and/or mac software.

Pay for school meals online

Dear Riordan Families,

We at Epicurean Group hope you will enjoy our Menus and food selections. We know that tasty and nutritious food can help boost concentration and morale, which is crucial for well-being! Our meals are packaged and labeled according to HACCP standards, in compostable packaging. We are working closely with our Campus Communities to determine your favorites!

At Epicurean Group, we pledge to provide fresh, honest, and local food. We don’t cut corners or do it the “easy way”. Bread is fresh baked, soups, dressings and sauces are home-made, and every effort is made to use as much organic produce as possible. With seasonal menus reflecting the most nutritious and delicious choices based on local growing patterns, we take great pains to do the best by our customers and the environment.

Easily pay for school meals online this year! Create your free MySchoolBucks account to conveniently and securely add money to your student’s meal account online or with the mobile app. This allows us to focus on serving meals as fast and efficiently as possible. With MySchoolBucks you’ll also be able to view cafeteria purchases, check your student’s balance, and receive low balance alerts.

Please note: the per-load up fee on MySchoolBucks is now $2.75.

Your student ID is your passport to great food!
For fast secure check out on campus please make sure your student has their school provided ID card. These allow your student to safely access their funds onsite effortlessly. No cash is accepted in the serving line.

Get Started Today:

Go to myschoolbucks.com or download the mobile app.
Create your free account and add your students using their school name / student ID.
Add funds using your credit / debit card or electronic check.
Note: For each transaction, you will be charged a program fee.
Set up automatic payments and never let your student run out of funds.

We appreciate you using this online option as a way to help reduce the amount of physical cash and check handling that would typically happen.

If you need assistance with your account, you can find helpful how-to videos and answers to commonly asked questions by visiting myschoolbucks.com. Or you can contact MySchoolBucks directly by logging into your account to start a chat conversation or give them a call at (855) 832-5226. For additional assistance or feedback, please email justin@epicurean-group.com.

Thank you,
Archbishop Riordan High School and Epicurean Group

Questions?

Academics
Mr. Nate Simon
Dean of Academics
nsimon@riordanhs.org

Athletics
Mr. Jay'Sen Morris
Director of Athletics
jmorris@riordanhs.org

Band
Mr. Kyle Hildebrant
Director of Bands
khildebrant@riordanhs.org

Campus Ministry
Mr. Alex Datoc
Director of Campus Ministry
adatoc@riordanhs.org

Community Life
Mr. Brian Kelly
Director of Student Life
bkelly@riordanhs.org

Performing Arts
Mr. Greg Callaghan
Drama Director
gcallaghan@riordanhs.org

PowerSchool
Mr. Michael O'Brien
PowerSchool Manager
mobrien@riordanhs.org

RSP
Ms. Stephanie Lundin
Director of RSP
slundin@riordanhs.org

Schoology
Mr. Viggen Rassam
Schoology Manager
vrassam@riordanhs.org

Technology
support@riordanhs.org

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Back to School - Returning Students

Important Information

NEW: 4x4 Bell Schedule and Lunch News

Daily Dress Code Guide

Formal Dress Code Guide

Athletics Information

Fall Sports

SportsNet Medical Clearance

Student-Athlete Game Day Dress Code Guidelines

Summer Reading

Buying Books

Schedule Change Requests

"0" Period

Technology: Ipads or Macbooks

All students are required to have at least an iPad for the first day of classes.

Pay for school meals online

Questions?

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