Cell Phone Policy

All student cell phones will be secured using Yondr - a small pouch which will disable the use of the device during school hours. Students must secure their device in a locking pouch when they arrive each morning. Students will hold their pouch throughout the day and are responsible for it. At dismissal, students will unlock their pouch to retrieve their phone. Failure to comply with our phone policy and care of your Yondr pouch, will result in students losing the privilege of bringing their phone to school. First offense, phones must be picked up by parents. Second offense, phones will be confiscated for a week. Damaged Yondr pouches must be replaced for a cost of $20. Learn more about Yondr by watching these videos:

Students: https://vimeo.com/581220652
Parents: https://vimeo.com/580294496

Lateness Policy

Being at school on time is crucial, but it is always better to come to school late than to miss the whole day.

• Students who arrive after 8:10 am will receive a late pass at the main entrance and should give it to their 1st period teacher.
• Students who arrive after 8:30 am should report directly to the main office to receive your late pass.

Entering the Building

Students may enter through the main entrance no earlier than 7:30a.m. Upon entrance, you must adhere to a temperature check and show proof of your completed DOE Buildings Health Screening. Once cleared, proceed through the entrance door (located to the left of school safety), lock your Yondr pouch and proceed to the cafeteria (before 8am) or your first class.

Grading Policy

RHHS’s Grading Policy

Academic Dates:

The school year is divided into two semesters. Semester one runs from September through January and semester two runs from February to June. All report cards will be distributed to students directly during their official class periods, and available on NYCSA. Contact the parent coordinator if you need assistance with accessing or create a NYSCA. Parents are encouraged to reach out to the respective academy leadership team, guidance counselors, directors, and grade advisors for additional student support, if necessary.

• Semester one reports cards are distributed during the following months:

• Marking Period 1: End of October
• Marking Period 2: Beginning of December
• Marking Period 3: End of January

• Semester two report cards are distributed during the following months:

• Marking Period 1: End of March
• Marking Period 2: Beginning of May
• Marking Period 3: End of June

Hallway Passing

Conduct yourself appropriately at all times in the school building. It is for your safety and the safety of others and it also makes you look like the scholar that you are!  

After each class, students will be dismissed to their next class, lunch, or out of the building. When you are in the hallway or stairwell, you must always walk on the right side and keep the mandated distance from anyone else walking in front of or behind you. Do not run, skip, or speed walk in hallways, stairwells, the cafeteria, or classrooms.

Internet Usage Policy

The NYC Department of Education provides access to the Department’s Internet Systems for its employees, agents, students, and volunteers, for educational and business purposes, in conformance with applicable law. Student use of the Department’s Internet Systems is governed by this policy. Users may not engage in any of the activities prohibited by this policy when using or accessing the Department’s Internet Systems. If users are uncertain whether behavior is prohibited, they should contact a teacher, administrator, or other appropriate Department personnel. The Department reserves the right to take immediate action regarding activities that violate this policy.

Below is a list of examples of prohibited behavior:

• Using, posting or distributing profane, lewd, vulgar, threatening, or abusive language in e-mail messages, or school platforms (i.e. Google Classroom, Nearpod, Amplify, Padlet, etc.)
• Accessing, using, posting, or distributing information or materials that are pornographic or otherwise obscene, advocate illegal or dangerous acts, or advocate violence or discrimination.
• Accessing, posting or distributing harassing, discriminatory, inflammatory, or hateful material, or making damaging or false statements about others.
• Sending, posting, or otherwise distributing chain letters or engaging in spamming;
• Damaging computer equipment, files, data or the school’s Internet System in any way
• Downloading, posting, reproducing or distributing music, photographs, video or other works in violation of applicable copyright laws. Any music, photographs and/or video should only be downloaded for school, and not personal purposes.
• Malicious tampering, phishing or hacking activities;
• Engaging in criminal or other unlawful activities.