Activities and Athletics

All students are issued ID cards and must carry them any time they are at school or school sponsored functions. ASB cardholders have free admission to all athletic home events (excluding post-season). 

Students are encouraged to purchase a $30 ASB card to support their school as well as to receive discounts when purchasing tickets to dances, athletic events, the school yearbook, etc.  All students participating in extra-curricular activities supported by the ASB are  required to buy an ASB card. ASB cards are on sale at the Cashier’s Window.  

Students at Renton High School are governed by an elected executive board each year. Each class also elects class officers on a yearly basis. Students elected serve one academic school year and oversee the ASB budget, assemblies, and activities at school. Students are selected each year to serve as ambassadors for one year. Students interested in the RHS ASB should contact the ASB Advisor, Ms. Moore.

Assemblies are a regularly scheduled part of the school day and are designed to promote pride and school spirit as well as to provide alternative educational and enrichment experiences. Since they are part of the regular school day, it is expected that students will attend. Appropriate assembly behavior is required.  Students must sit in their assigned area with their advisors/teachers. Food, drink, and backpacks are not allowed in the gym or the Performing Arts Center.

There are primarily two types of assemblies—pep assembly and general assembly.  The pep assembly is a spirited and louder assembly while the general assembly is just the opposite, yet good standards of conduct are in order at both types.

Show your appreciation by giving generous and appropriate applause. Yelling, booing, catcalling is inappropriate.

Once the assembly has started, you are expected to remain seated until the assembly has concluded. No one should enter or leave while the assembly is in progress.  Assemblies will be immediately stopped, and students removed for inappropriate behavior.

Renton High School is a member of the KingCo League 2A division/classification, West Central District (WCD) III, and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) (Except for those sports where exceptions are noted). Our teams compete with other conference teams for league, district, and state honors. Renton High School is responsible for following sportsmanship and spectator guidelines. These guidelines are published in the hopes that high school athletics will be kept within the proper spirit of competition. It is expected that all Renton High School student athletes and spectators will continue our tradition of good sportsmanship with all opponents, officials, and spectators. Your cooperation is appreciated. For athletic schedules please visit the KingCo Athletics Page for RHS. 

ELIGIBILITY

In order for students to participate in any inter-scholastic program they must:

• Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA or above and be successfully passing four of five classes
• Complete the required number of practice days
• Have been a full-time student in the previous trimester 

Uniforms

All uniforms/equipment issued to student athletes that are the property of the Renton School District/Renton High School must be turned in cleaned and in pristine condition within one week after the last game to the Coach/Advisor. If the uniform/equipment is not turned in and/or arrangements have not been made, the student will be assessed a fine of the replacement cost for a new uniform/equipment.

Appropriate formal concert behavior is expected, especially in the Renton-IKEA Performing Arts Center (IPAC). Here are a few reminders of the behavioral expectations:

• No food, drink, or other edibles will be permitted in the R-IPAC.
• Backpacks are not permitted.
• Electronic devices should be in a locker or turned off.
• Please remain seated throughout the performance.
• If you need to enter and/or exit, please do so only at the end of the musical selection.
• Whistling is not an appropriate response of appreciation.
• Please keep your feet off the seats.
• Personal belongings (bags) will NOT be permitted in the R-IPAC.  Students should leave personal items in a secure location outside of the facility

Homecoming and Prom Court nominations will be held 2-4 weeks before the event. Eligible students will consist of all students from a class who have met the following requirements:

Homecoming and Prom 

• Must be a currently enrolled Renton High School student
• Have earned a 2.5 GPA (or higher) from the previous trimester
• Have no unpaid fines
• Have a current-year ASB card (not just an ID card)
• Have completed any discipline (detention, Wednesday school, ISI, etc.)
• Have no serious discipline or safety concern that is outstanding with administration

Prom Only

• Must be a current 12th grade student enrolled at Renton High School 
• Be on track to graduate (sufficient credits, passing all classes)
• Have completed and submitted the FAFSA
• Have completed and submitted the High School and Beyond Plan
• Be attending Back on Track regularly (if assigned by a staff member)

Court Members

• Prom:  Each year’s class officers, and advisor(s) determine the number of students selected to the final court.
• Homecoming:  Each 9th, 10th and 11th grade class selects two court representatives (traditionally a male and female student). Six 12th grade students are selected for Homecoming Court (traditionally 3 males and 3 females) and the male and female with the highest number of votes are named King and Queen.

Voting for Court

• All students will be given the opportunity to vote during the regular school day.
• Each student will be allowed to vote once.
• Homecoming:
  • Each 9th, 10th and 11th grade student will vote for their own class representatives and for two senior class representatives.
  • Each 12th grade student will vote for 6 class representatives (traditionally 3 males and 3 females).
• Prom: Only 12th grade students can vote for prom court.

Please see the Renton High School website for information regarding graduation.  Seniors who are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony may request up to six (6) free tickets.  Additional tickets may be purchased for $10 each while supplies last.  Admission to graduation is by ticket only.  Everyone (excluding infants) must have a ticket for entrance.  Lost, stolen or damaged tickets will not be replaced.   All fines must be cleared and/or paid in cash or money order before tickets are released.

All enrolled students of Renton High School are members of the Associated Student Body and are encouraged to actively participate in student government. The student body is governed by the student council.

It is anticipated that the student yearbook will be $40 with an ASB card and $45 w/o ASB. The school will order the number of yearbooks purchased.