Guidance

Need Guidance?   Visit our Counselors!

Whether you are a student with questions about graduation requirements or dual enrollment prerequisites, or a parent or guardian who needs more information to enroll your child or help your child with career planning, college preparation, or scholarship opportunities, our school guidance department can help.  

Mr. Rick Mullins and Mr. Evan McCowan, school counselors at Ridgeview High School, work together to help students create a successful plan for their time at RHS.  Deciding what courses to take, what careers to pursue, and where to apply to college or trade school can be challenging for young people and their families.  Mr. Mullins and Mr. McCowan can provide assistance.  Please contact them via phone or email to schedule an appointment to discuss your child's academic journey at Ridgeview High School.  Mrs. Tammy Robinette, the guidance clerk, can answer many questions and help schedule appointments.

Enrolling a New Student at RHS?

For a quicker, easier enrollment, please complete this form and present it to a counselor when you arrive at the school.  Additional documentation, including other school records, a valid birth certificate, and proof of residency, may be needed.

What Credits Do I Need?

Watch this helpful video to learn more about graduation requirements!

Download this worksheet to help plan your course load, or visit the guidance office for a paper copy!

How Do I Register for Classes?

Check out this informative video tutorial to learn how to register for your courses online with your PowerSchool student portal.  Online registration opens in the spring semester for the following academic year.

What About the SAT?

For more information about the SAT test, please follow this link.

What About the ACT?

For more information about the ACT test, please follow this link.

How Can I Afford College?

Visit this link for information about scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors.

How Do I Plan for the Future?

For more information about postsecondary readiness, including creating a timeline for students' success and tips for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), visit Level Up Virginia.

What Programs or Resources are Available On-Campus to Help Me Make Future Plans?

Ms. Nancy Townsend, the Career Navigator for Mountain Empire Community College, visits the RHS guidance department every Tuesday and Wednesday.  Reach out to Ms. Townsend to schedule an appointment!

Mr. Doug Gibson, the TRIO Talent Search Advisor for Mountain Empire Community College, visits the RHS guidance department every Friday.  Reach out to Mr. Gibson to schedule an appointment!

Mr. Adam Moore, the Coordinator for Upward Bound at UVA-Wise, visits RHS regularly.  Reach out to Mr. Moore to schedule an appointment!