For the Week of January 16, 2023
Important Dates
January 14: Board of Education Special Organizational Meeting, 8:30 AM
Stoney Creek High School, Media Center
January 16: No school - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
January 17: Classes resume
January 18: RCS Staff Appreciation - Transportation Department, All day
January 18-20: 1st Semester Finals, Half-day of school in the a.m., Grades 6-12 and ATPS
January 14: Board of Education Special Organizational Meeting, 8:30 AM
Stoney Creek High School, Media Center
January 16: No school - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
January 17: Classes resume
January 18: RCS Staff Appreciation - Transportation Department, All day
January 18-20: 1st Semester Finals, Half-day of school in the a.m., Grades 6-12 and ATPS
FINAL EXAM PREPARATION RESOURCES
Dear Students and Families,
Our district’s Secondary MTSS Coordinator, Taylor Antoski, has put together a few resources for you as we approach final exams. Since this will be the first time many of you have taken final exams, we want to give you tools for success that will carry you through the remainder of high school and even college, should that be your path.
Please begin with video found here: Promo Video. This video was compiled by all three high school’s Student Councils and gives tips and tools for exam preparation.
Final Exam Readiness Resources for Secondary Students
Last month, the Curriculum Department launched the “Final Exam Readiness Challenge”. All high school students have access to resources to aid them in preparing for final exams. Resources include a calendar with daily preparation challenges, a planner to document key test information (as shown below), and videos with study tips. The videos, made in collaboration with RCS Student Council members, will be shown to students during the school day. Videos and resources will also be e-mailed to students throughout the month of December.
If you have questions about building specific support opportunities, please contact your high school’s academic center.
Our district’s Secondary MTSS Coordinator, Taylor Antoski, has put together a few resources for you as we approach final exams. Since this will be the first time many of you have taken final exams, we want to give you tools for success that will carry you through the remainder of high school and even college, should that be your path.
Please begin with video found here: Promo Video. This video was compiled by all three high school’s Student Councils and gives tips and tools for exam preparation.
Final Exam Readiness Resources for Secondary Students
Last month, the Curriculum Department launched the “Final Exam Readiness Challenge”. All high school students have access to resources to aid them in preparing for final exams. Resources include a calendar with daily preparation challenges, a planner to document key test information (as shown below), and videos with study tips. The videos, made in collaboration with RCS Student Council members, will be shown to students during the school day. Videos and resources will also be e-mailed to students throughout the month of December.
If you have questions about building specific support opportunities, please contact your high school’s academic center.
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Special Guest: Megan Rehm
Students extracted Silver from Silver Nitrate through a decomposition reaction. This reaction took place inside of a glass ornament - which left students with a silver coated ornament to take home. Students had a great time decorating and watching the reaction take place. Earlier in the semester, students learned about reaction types and differences between elements and compounds. This lab helped reinforce those topics as we headed into a break!
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REPORTING ATTENDANCE
Log in to ParentVue at rcsvue.rochester.k12.mi.us/
Note: Our students’ attendance matters to us. We want and expect them to be here as much as possible. We value their presence, and their academic success is dependent on it. Organized or coordinated absences from school are not endorsed by Rochester Community Schools, for example “Senior Skip Days”. Students who decide to take part in these events will be responsible for all missed work and assessments that occur on that day. Teachers will be continuing instruction as normal.
Note: Our students’ attendance matters to us. We want and expect them to be here as much as possible. We value their presence, and their academic success is dependent on it. Organized or coordinated absences from school are not endorsed by Rochester Community Schools, for example “Senior Skip Days”. Students who decide to take part in these events will be responsible for all missed work and assessments that occur on that day. Teachers will be continuing instruction as normal.
SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB
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Click the video youtu.be/sEqM6h7r9ps
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
If you need to reach out to your student’s counselor, please see below for contact information.
Last Names: Counselor: Email Address:
A – Do Mrs. King [email protected]
Dr – Kau Mrs. Falkowski [email protected]
Kav – Od Mrs. Bellomo [email protected]
Oe – Tar Mrs. Clement [email protected]
Tas – Z (and International Exchange Students) Ms. Parliament [email protected]
(The Counseling Department page)
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/academics/counseling
Last Names: Counselor: Email Address:
A – Do Mrs. King [email protected]
Dr – Kau Mrs. Falkowski [email protected]
Kav – Od Mrs. Bellomo [email protected]
Oe – Tar Mrs. Clement [email protected]
Tas – Z (and International Exchange Students) Ms. Parliament [email protected]
(The Counseling Department page)
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/academics/counseling
NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
AHS Counseling Department News 1-13-23
Grade Level Counseling Weebly’s:
9th: https://ahsfreshies.weebly.com/
10th: https://ahssophmores.weebly.com/
11th: https://adamsjuniors.weebly.com/
12th: https://adamsseniors.weebly.com/
Course Scheduling for 2023-2024:
Counselors met with 9th graders this week to explain the course selection process and offerings for the 2023-2024 school year. They are coming home with their scheduling cards, instructions, and a list of course offerings. All of the information, including the presentation and links to the Course Catalog, Registration Booklet, and Course Fair are available for students on their Class of 2026 Google Classroom.
This is the scheduling timeline for all grade levels:
JUNIORS: COLLEGE INFORMATION:
Students were given a College Tip Sheet (linked HERE) with information regarding the process.
SENIORS: COLLEGE APP. INFO.
Information for SENIORS regarding college applications, transcripts, Common App., and more is found on the seniors’ Google Classroom and the Senior Weebly.
OCC Chancellor Scholarship Information HERE
SENIORS: FAFSA / FINANCIAL AID
If you missed the financial aid presentations by OU, a recorded version of the presentation will be posted at oakland.edu/financialevents. Additionally, Michigan’s department of Treasury Student Aid team is providing several virtual financial aid presentation options. See link for more details. Additional tips & resources can be found here. For scholarship information, keep checking HERE for updates.
CAREER EXPLORATION / EDP’s
Counselors have met all grade levels for career exploration and state-required EDP completion. EDP and career exploration links are on your student’s grade level Google Classroom.
WORK PERMITS
You can obtain a work permit in the counseling office as well as in the vestibule outside of the main office.
Make sure to choose the appropriate form (there is a form for UNDER 16 and a separate form for 16 & 17 years old).
Complete Section I, have your employer complete Section II, then bring it back to AHS to be completed. If a parent is bringing the form for their student, we will need a photo ID of the student in order to complete the work permit. Work permits are completed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
NOTES FROM KIM KELLY - PTSA President
Hello Highlanders and Happy New Year!
As we kick off 2023, we look forward to seeing you at the next PTSA meeting on January 31st at 7:00 pm in the media center. We will have student presentations, PTSA business showcase presentations and updates from Administration, committees and counseling. We hope to see you there!
Kim Kelly
As we kick off 2023, we look forward to seeing you at the next PTSA meeting on January 31st at 7:00 pm in the media center. We will have student presentations, PTSA business showcase presentations and updates from Administration, committees and counseling. We hope to see you there!
Kim Kelly
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PTA FOUNDERS DAY!Each year, our Rochester PTA Council hosts Founders Day in February to recognize the PTA members in our district who go above and beyond for their school communities. The Adams PTSA Board is looking for nominees of parents, staff members and students who have contributed significantly to our school and the PTSA. If you’d like to nominate someone, please contact Kim Kelly at [email protected].
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RCS TRANSPORTATION APPRECIATION DAY
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Please see the below link to sign up as a volunteer for the RCS Staff Appreciation Day for our Transportation Department Staff.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4BAEAA2CA2F85-transportation
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4BAEAA2CA2F85-transportation
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For more information about upcoming events click the link below:
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/theatre
Jo Anna Pillsbury
Honors English Language Arts, Theatre, and Film Teacher
AHS Director of Theatre and RCS Summer Music Theatre
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/theatre
Jo Anna Pillsbury
Honors English Language Arts, Theatre, and Film Teacher
AHS Director of Theatre and RCS Summer Music Theatre
PARENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP DIRECTIONS
Hello Highlander Families!
Please take a minute to watch a video from our Administration about our Drop Off/Pick up Loop (below). Also, look at the attached diagram for a visual reference. Our hope is that all students and parents arrive and depart safely each school day. Thank you for your partnership in this area.
https://youtu.be/QSDme22yraw
Please take a minute to watch a video from our Administration about our Drop Off/Pick up Loop (below). Also, look at the attached diagram for a visual reference. Our hope is that all students and parents arrive and depart safely each school day. Thank you for your partnership in this area.
https://youtu.be/QSDme22yraw
Parking passes are currently available for distribution! Parking passes are available for purchase throughout the 2022-2023 school year. See: Mrs. Kari Harma-Dennis for parking passes in the Assistant Principal’s Office.
The safety and security of all students and staff at Adams High is always a top priority. To help us in these efforts, please see the information below:
- During Arrival students can enter through 3 entrances, Main (Door 1), Athletics (Door 11), and Highlander Highway (Door 20). All external doors will be locked at 7:30 AM.
- Campus will remain closed throughout the school day. All grades will have lunch on campus.
- Students are NOT to utilize fast food delivery services. For example, DoorDash, GrubHub, Instacart, or Uber Eats, etc. for food delivery.
- If students are traveling to other campuses throughout the day, they are asked to check out of AHS in the Attendance Office and check back in when they return.
- Students are encouraged to utilize their assigned lockers to minimize their belongings in the classroom.
- If you see something, say something. Please report all safety and security concerns to the Main Office Staff or to Deputy Dan Prachar.
SHERIFF MIKE BOUCHARD UPDATES!
Oakland County Sheriff, Mike Bouchard, is asking all Oakland County school districts to show the attached school safety video to all students.
The content in the video link below covers two important areas:
1)If you see something, say something – Asking all students to report anything that makes them uncomfortable, scared or unsafe.
2)Inappropriate messages (verbal, written or social media) will be investigated and prosecuted – Reminding all students to be mindful of what they say and post. Inappropriate messages that scare people are against the law.
The content in the video link below covers two important areas:
1)If you see something, say something – Asking all students to report anything that makes them uncomfortable, scared or unsafe.
2)Inappropriate messages (verbal, written or social media) will be investigated and prosecuted – Reminding all students to be mindful of what they say and post. Inappropriate messages that scare people are against the law.
Click fb.watch/gPbt1aBr8c/
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST!
1st Place
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2nd Place
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3rd Place
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AMBLE INN WEB STORE
AHS SENIOR DATES
Click JOSTENS Link docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tJIw5qLL_86jZUQP7kCnbHniZzhtJ6bPIlTeY3b0DAg/edit?usp=sharing
Click SANP Link 2023_adams_senior_all_night_party_with_waiver_form_7.20.jpg
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RCS ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
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SENIOR NAMES NEEDED FOR DIPLOMA!
SENIOR NAMES FOR DIPLOMA NEEDED NOW!
It’s time to start looking ahead to graduation and your AHS senior’s name for the diploma is needed now!!
Please click RCS: Senior Diploma Name Card 2022-2023 and complete the Google form.
Enter your student’s name as it appears on their birth certificate using upper and lower case letters.
If there is a space, a capital letter, an accent, or a suffix, please indicate this clearly.
This information is used to ensure your student’s diploma is printed correctly.
Lori Pierre, Registrar
For any questions, feel free to email me at: [email protected]
PURCHASE YOUR ADAMS AWARD WINNING YEARBOOK ONLINEThe Adams High School yearbook will only be available for purchase on-line. Order NOW to make sure you don’t miss out on this year’s memories.
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SENIOR YEARBOOK ADS
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BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
JAPAN 2024
EDUSTAFF IS HIRING! |
RCS - CHARTWELLS
FOOD SERVICE |
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Information regarding Chartwells Food Services at RCS can be found at: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/foodservices. |
ParentVUE and StudentVUE Logins
Parents can obtain login information via ParentVUE for their students in all grades and programs. Please note that students in grades 6-12 are able to change their own passwords and ParentVUE will only display the initial password.
Parents can visit the Remote Learning @ RCS page https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/technology-services/family-technology-support/parentvue for more details.
Parents can obtain login information via ParentVUE for their students in all grades and programs. Please note that students in grades 6-12 are able to change their own passwords and ParentVUE will only display the initial password.
Parents can visit the Remote Learning @ RCS page https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/technology-services/family-technology-support/parentvue for more details.
- ParentVUE (web browser) - go to Student Info.
- ParentVUE (app) - go to Student Info > Additional Information.
- If a student needs a password reset, you can use our support form. It is the first item under the Contact Us grid in the link above.
- If you are still having trouble logging in, please email [email protected]
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The District Chromebook Troubleshooting website is now live (See below). It has the most common problems that students are experiencing and how they can try to fix them. We are hoping that this will get students back to work a little quicker.
PLEASE NOTE: We have taken down the RCS Tech Support Ticket site. If a student needs help with their Chromebook, they should look at the troubleshooting site first. If they can’t fix it from the information on that page, they can make an appointment to swap out their Chromebook or they can call Technology Services (number is on the Troubleshooting page).
PLEASE NOTE: We have taken down the RCS Tech Support Ticket site. If a student needs help with their Chromebook, they should look at the troubleshooting site first. If they can’t fix it from the information on that page, they can make an appointment to swap out their Chromebook or they can call Technology Services (number is on the Troubleshooting page).
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ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL IS ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND TWITTER
Stay up to date on all the Highlander happenings by following us on:
Facebook; Instagram; and Twitter. Click below. 
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SOCIAL - EMOTIONAL WELLNESS!
As we continue to care for the social-emotional health and well-being of our school community, we would like to remind our students, families, and staff of some valuable resources. To access a list of available support systems and help lines, please visit our website or go to: https://rcssocialemotionalresources.weebly.com/. 
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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
2022-2023 Sports Physicals
The 3 RCS High Schools utilizes Final Forms for online athletic registration and uploading the MHSAA physical. To create your account click the link rochester-mi.finalforms.com
Students also need to pay to participate for any sport they are in. This can found at the following link:
https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/athletics/pay-to-participate.
If you have any questions regarding the physical forms, please contact Amanda Elston, AHS Athletic Secretary in the athletics office at (248) 726-5272 or at [email protected].
UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS! |
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"A" Pass on Student ID
Students who purchased an A pass and it is not appearing on their student ID please see Mrs. Roehl in the front office for a new ID. Please have your old ID with you.
Rochester Community Schools has new Athletics websites! All up to date athletics schedules and information will now be available at:
https://ahsathletics.rochester.k12.mi.us
Please update any bookmarks you may have to point to our new athletics site. New and updated information will no longer be posted on the VNN site.
Students who purchased an A pass and it is not appearing on their student ID please see Mrs. Roehl in the front office for a new ID. Please have your old ID with you.
Rochester Community Schools has new Athletics websites! All up to date athletics schedules and information will now be available at:
https://ahsathletics.rochester.k12.mi.us
Please update any bookmarks you may have to point to our new athletics site. New and updated information will no longer be posted on the VNN site.
COURTESY DRIVING SCHOOLCourtesy Driving School is holding their Segment 1 and Segment 2 classes at our high school again!
You can register for their classes at https://www.courtesydrivingschool.com/locations.html. The fall sessions are now posted and open for enrollment. You can contact Courtesy Driving School at (800) 256-9559 or by email at [email protected] if you have any questions. Courtesy Driving School Business Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
RAHCC RECRUITINGThe Rochester Auburn Hills Community Coalition (RAHCC) Youth Action Council is looking for middle and high school students to volunteer for community events all year long. Students will gain leadership skills, earn community service hours and help make a difference. The RAHCC supports mental health, builds awareness about substance misuse, and encourages healthy lifestyle choices through programming in the schools and throughout the community. The Coalition also awards a scholarship to deserving students. If interested, please send an email with your name, grade (in the fall) and school to:
Mrs. Schurman, Community Outreach Coordinator for Rochester Community Schools. [email protected] |
RPL - TEEN NEWSLETTER
Regards,
Mr. Pasquale Cusumano, Principal
Mr. Todd Calcamuggio, Assistant Principal
Mr. Luke Swanson, Assistant Principal
Mr. Pasquale Cusumano, Principal
Mr. Todd Calcamuggio, Assistant Principal
Mr. Luke Swanson, Assistant Principal
