For the Week of January 24, 2022
Important Dates
January 25: PTSA Meeting in room 121, 9:30 AM
January 31: Adams Boys Varsity "Charity Basketball Game" vs. Dutton Farm, 7:00 PM
February 4: "Crosstown Showdown," AHS vs. RHS, Oakland University - O'Rena, 6:00 PM
February 8: Semester 1 Report Cards (final grades) will be available to view in ParentVUE
January 31: Adams Boys Varsity "Charity Basketball Game" vs. Dutton Farm, 7:00 PM
February 4: "Crosstown Showdown," AHS vs. RHS, Oakland University - O'Rena, 6:00 PM
February 8: Semester 1 Report Cards (final grades) will be available to view in ParentVUE
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Hello Highlander Students and Families,
We are in the process of scheduling classes for the 2022-2023 school year. While you are trying to pick your elective courses, our Highlander staff created a Virtual Course Fair to help you in this process.
Please click on the 2022 Course Fair link below. You will find short little videos created by our teaching staff that highlight what each course is all about. We encourage taking some time to explore this Virtual Course Fair document to assist in making the best scheduling choices for the 2022-2023 school year.
Click 2022 Course Fair link (below):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jzQmwFTWkr6D7rfLKuB0_R6Gd4Q784Lv9TfR-Ehbt18/edit?usp=sharing
Mark your calendars:
We are in the process of scheduling classes for the 2022-2023 school year. While you are trying to pick your elective courses, our Highlander staff created a Virtual Course Fair to help you in this process.
Please click on the 2022 Course Fair link below. You will find short little videos created by our teaching staff that highlight what each course is all about. We encourage taking some time to explore this Virtual Course Fair document to assist in making the best scheduling choices for the 2022-2023 school year.
Click 2022 Course Fair link (below):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jzQmwFTWkr6D7rfLKuB0_R6Gd4Q784Lv9TfR-Ehbt18/edit?usp=sharing
Mark your calendars:
- March 9, 2022 - 8th grade parent night at AHS from 6pm – 8pm!
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FIRST SEMESTER BOOK RETURNS |
If you have a first semester only textbook and/or a novel to return, please bring to Mrs. Kesman in the AP Office any time throughout the day on Monday, January 24th. This includes virtual students. We need these one semester only textbooks returned so the second semester students can check them out this week.
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IMPORTANT!
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If your child has an early dismissal please call the attendance line as early as possible in the day at 248-726-5310. This is an automated number that is checked continuously between 6:30am – 3:00pm. Have your student pick up their pass in the morning, during passing time, or at lunch. We do not deliver passes. However, we will deliver a pass if it is a last minute emergency.
If you do not call to report the early dismissal you will have to wait until one of our Safe-Ed Security interrupts the class to get the student which can take up to 15 minutes. Once the early dismissal is reported and the student has picked up their pass they are free to meet you in the pick-up loop. You are not required to come into the building.
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/about/key-information
If you do not call to report the early dismissal you will have to wait until one of our Safe-Ed Security interrupts the class to get the student which can take up to 15 minutes. Once the early dismissal is reported and the student has picked up their pass they are free to meet you in the pick-up loop. You are not required to come into the building.
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/about/key-information
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Please be reminded that our main office does not provide water or cups unless it is an emergency. Although, our drinking fountains are all turned off throughout the building, we do have several functioning water filling stations available for your students to get water from. They need to bring a water bottle to school with them each day. Remember, water is available for purchase during lunch periods in the school store. Also, in the vending machines for purchase.
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Special Guest Teachers: Mrs. Carnella Johnson & Mrs. Melissa Perkins
During the month of January, the Adams High School Social Justice Club has been busy preparing to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday. Under the leadership of Tiffany Goliday, the RCS Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as well the Adams’ Social Justice Club Advisors, Carnella Johnson and Melissa Perkins, students from Adams as well as the other RCS high schools gathered to make bags filled with toiletries and useful items for those in need. Dr. King advocated for justice for those experiencing poverty, and these students honored his vision.
AP CAPSTONE RESEARCH SURVEY
ON ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF COVID-19:
Survey by Koshy Jacob
I want to thank you for agreeing to take this survey, the results gathered will play an important role in determining how we can shape our lives so that we do not get as heavily affected by another economic recession. Click the link below.
COVID-19
COVID-19
HOSA' S - VIRTUAL REGIONAL CHAMPIONS!
Last month, our chapter had their virtual regional competition, and over 85% of our chapter qualified for states,
with 39 kids placing in the top 3 in their event, earning a medal.
with 39 kids placing in the top 3 in their event, earning a medal.
ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
Attention Class of 2022 Parents:
Honor Your Senior!!
Order a personalized yard sign or banner with their senior photo from Adams Athletic Boosters!!
Please see order form below for details.
Honor Your Senior!!
Order a personalized yard sign or banner with their senior photo from Adams Athletic Boosters!!
Please see order form below for details.
NOTES FROM KIM KELLY - PTSA President
Hello Highlanders – We have our next PTSA meeting on Tuesday, January 25th at 9:30 am in room 121. We will have updates from counseling, administration, STUCO and committees. Please join us if you are able!
We will be having another free hot chocolate and candy event during lunches coming up in the next few weeks. Signups go out through the PTSA Toolkit email so please register if you’d like to get updates and the opportunity to volunteer. Rochester Adams High School PTSA - Home Page (membershiptoolkit.com)
Kim Kelly
We will be having another free hot chocolate and candy event during lunches coming up in the next few weeks. Signups go out through the PTSA Toolkit email so please register if you’d like to get updates and the opportunity to volunteer. Rochester Adams High School PTSA - Home Page (membershiptoolkit.com)
Kim Kelly
ATTENTION: We will collect socks on Monday, January 10, 2022 thru Friday, February 11, 2022. Look in the green tote bin in the main office.
Kim Kelly
Kim Kelly
PTSA - FOUNDER'S DAY!
Founders Day is an annual event held to recognize the substantial role that PTA plays locally, regionally, and nationally in supporting parent, teacher/staff, student involvement and working on behalf of all children and families. The RCS 2021 Founders Day event will be Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 6-9pm in the RHS Performing Arts Wing.
This district-wide event will celebrate the wonderful volunteers in our Rochester Community Schools and will raise the funds through a gift basket raffle necessary for the PTA to be able to award four $500 Scholarships, to one senior from each of the four RCS High Schools.
For information contact: Angela DiBartolomeo at [email protected]
This district-wide event will celebrate the wonderful volunteers in our Rochester Community Schools and will raise the funds through a gift basket raffle necessary for the PTA to be able to award four $500 Scholarships, to one senior from each of the four RCS High Schools.
For information contact: Angela DiBartolomeo at [email protected]
MORE PTSA NEWS!
Click the link for membership toolkit information: https://adamshsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/
For more information or questions, please contact your school’s Founders Day Representatives, Angela DiBartolomeo at [email protected] or Emily Stow at [email protected]
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
RAYA
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RCS FOUNDATION
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IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION
Upcoming 2021-22 Dates
(Clickable link below)
SENIOR DATES AT A GLANCE
2021 - 2022 SENIOR YEARBOOK
SENIOR ALL-NIGHT PARTY FOR THE CLASS OF 2022
Register now and save!
The Senior All-Night Party (SANP) for the Adams High School Class of 2022 will be held at Dave & Buster’s in Utica following commencement ceremonies.
The SANP is an Adams tradition, offering a safe place for seniors to spend time with their friends on graduation night.
Purchase your SANP ticket now for $75 before the price goes up on Jan. 1.
Cost is $75 until Dec. 31, 2021 or $90 from Jan. 1 to May 31, 2022. Ticket prices include games, food, contests, and transportation between Adams and Dave & Busters. Details will be shared this spring. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
To register your senior, please click below for the waiver and payment portal.
STEP ONE: CLICK HERE FOR SANP waiver form.
STEP TWO: CLICK HERE FOR SANP online payment.
For questions, please contact Maria Gurzick at [email protected] or Jen Wood at [email protected].
Families with financial circumstances may contact
Assistant Principal Todd Calcamuggio at 248-726-5200 for confidential assistance.
Click here for a printable flyer.
The Senior All-Night Party (SANP) for the Adams High School Class of 2022 will be held at Dave & Buster’s in Utica following commencement ceremonies.
The SANP is an Adams tradition, offering a safe place for seniors to spend time with their friends on graduation night.
Purchase your SANP ticket now for $75 before the price goes up on Jan. 1.
Cost is $75 until Dec. 31, 2021 or $90 from Jan. 1 to May 31, 2022. Ticket prices include games, food, contests, and transportation between Adams and Dave & Busters. Details will be shared this spring. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
To register your senior, please click below for the waiver and payment portal.
STEP ONE: CLICK HERE FOR SANP waiver form.
STEP TWO: CLICK HERE FOR SANP online payment.
For questions, please contact Maria Gurzick at [email protected] or Jen Wood at [email protected].
Families with financial circumstances may contact
Assistant Principal Todd Calcamuggio at 248-726-5200 for confidential assistance.
Click here for a printable flyer.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Dear RCS Families,
The Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) states that daycares and educational institutions, to include pre-kindergarten through grade 12, are required to ensure all students, teachers, staff and community members consistently and properly wear facial coverings while inside a school building or structure, regardless of vaccination status.
Yesterday evening (January 12, 2022), the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) further released updated School Quarantine and Isolation Guidance for K-12 schools. The most current document, dated Jan. 12, 2022, is attached and outlined, below. OCHD School Quarantine-Isolation Guidance 1-12-22.pdf
OCHD recommends vaccinations for staff and students ages 5 and up and boosters for eligible individuals ages 12 and up.
ISOLATE IF YOU TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status
Students, teachers and staff who test positive for COVID-19 and/or display COVID-19 symptoms should isolate regardless of vaccination status.
It is strongly recommended that unvaccinated individuals take a rapid antigen test on day 5 of isolation and return only if it is negative. If you test positive or are unable to test, remain out for 10 days.
The guidance states that under no circumstances should someone with COVID-19 return to school in fewer than 5 full days. Cases that return after 5 days should avoid people who are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe disease until after at least 10 days.
QUARANTINE IF YOU WERE EXPOSED TO SOMEONE WITH COVID-19
Who does NOT need to quarantine?
Who NEEDS to quarantine?
Household scenarios are also provided in the updated School Quarantine and Isolation Guidance to help families with decisions about the need to quarantine.
The OCHD emphasizes that this is an evolving situation and information and resources will continue to be updated. For questions regarding this guidance, please visit the Oakland County website at www.oakgov.com/covid, or contact the Nurse on Call at 800-848-5533.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Dr. Robert Shaner
Superintendent
*In the event that a student forgets their mask at home, staff members will offer the student a face covering.*
Dear RCS Families,
The Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) states that daycares and educational institutions, to include pre-kindergarten through grade 12, are required to ensure all students, teachers, staff and community members consistently and properly wear facial coverings while inside a school building or structure, regardless of vaccination status.
Yesterday evening (January 12, 2022), the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) further released updated School Quarantine and Isolation Guidance for K-12 schools. The most current document, dated Jan. 12, 2022, is attached and outlined, below. OCHD School Quarantine-Isolation Guidance 1-12-22.pdf
OCHD recommends vaccinations for staff and students ages 5 and up and boosters for eligible individuals ages 12 and up.
ISOLATE IF YOU TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status
Students, teachers and staff who test positive for COVID-19 and/or display COVID-19 symptoms should isolate regardless of vaccination status.
- If asymptomatic, monitor for symptoms for days 0-10, AND
- Isolate at home for days 0-5 (Day “0” is day symptoms begin or day test was taken for those without symptoms), AND
- If symptoms have improved or no symptoms developed, return to school while wearing a well-fitted mask for days 6-10, OR
- Stay home for days 0-10 if unwilling/unable to wear a mask.
It is strongly recommended that unvaccinated individuals take a rapid antigen test on day 5 of isolation and return only if it is negative. If you test positive or are unable to test, remain out for 10 days.
The guidance states that under no circumstances should someone with COVID-19 return to school in fewer than 5 full days. Cases that return after 5 days should avoid people who are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe disease until after at least 10 days.
QUARANTINE IF YOU WERE EXPOSED TO SOMEONE WITH COVID-19
Who does NOT need to quarantine?
- People ages 18 or older who have received all recommended vaccine doses, including boosters.
- People ages 5-17 years who completed the primary series of COVID-19 vaccines.
- People who had COVID-19 within the last 90 days (tested positive using a viral test), as long as they have fully recovered and have no symptoms.
- Wear a mask around others for 10 days.
- Test on day 5 if possible.
Who NEEDS to quarantine?
- People who are not vaccinated or have not completed a primary vaccine series.
- People who are 18 and older and completed the primary series of recommended vaccine, but have not received a booster shot when eligible.
- People who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine over 2 months ago and have not received a recommended booster shot.
- Wear a mask for 10 days.
- Test on day 5 if possible.
Household scenarios are also provided in the updated School Quarantine and Isolation Guidance to help families with decisions about the need to quarantine.
The OCHD emphasizes that this is an evolving situation and information and resources will continue to be updated. For questions regarding this guidance, please visit the Oakland County website at www.oakgov.com/covid, or contact the Nurse on Call at 800-848-5533.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Dr. Robert Shaner
Superintendent
*In the event that a student forgets their mask at home, staff members will offer the student a face covering.*
THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
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 – Don Mrs. King [email protected]
Doo – Kek Mrs. Falkowski [email protected]
Kel – Or Mrs. Bellomo [email protected]
Os – S Mrs. Clement [email protected]
T – Z (and International Exchange Students) Ms. Parliament [email protected]
The Counseling Department page
On our website you will find a list of available scholarships.
Be sure to check back regularly, as we add to this list frequently.
Seniors
The College Application Process information can be found on the following website:
https://adamsseniors.weebly.com.
If you need to reach out to your student’s counselor, please see below for contact information.
Last Names: Counselor: Email Address:
A – Don Mrs. King [email protected]
Doo – Kek Mrs. Falkowski [email protected]
Kel – Or Mrs. Bellomo [email protected]
Os – S Mrs. Clement [email protected]
T – Z (and International Exchange Students) Ms. Parliament [email protected]
The Counseling Department page
On our website you will find a list of available scholarships.
Be sure to check back regularly, as we add to this list frequently.
Seniors
The College Application Process information can be found on the following website:
https://adamsseniors.weebly.com.
2022-2023 SCHEDULING MEETINGS
Hello Adams Families!
Please see below for the dates when your student will be meeting with counselors regarding the scheduling process (choosing classes for next school year). We will be presenting to students in their English classrooms to pass out scheduling cards and discuss how to fill them out. Once students and families have completed their cards, they should turn them in to their English teachers. In addition, students are required to input their course requests into StudentVUE before they submit their cards to their teachers. For the final step of the process, Counselor Review, students will come down to the counseling office to meet with their counselor individually to go over their course requests together and ask any questions they may have.
All scheduling materials including our PowerPoint, with the exception of the scheduling card, can be found on Google Classroom. There is also a short video posted on Google Classroom explaining how to enter the courses into Synergy through StudentVue.
Hello Adams Families!
Please see below for the dates when your student will be meeting with counselors regarding the scheduling process (choosing classes for next school year). We will be presenting to students in their English classrooms to pass out scheduling cards and discuss how to fill them out. Once students and families have completed their cards, they should turn them in to their English teachers. In addition, students are required to input their course requests into StudentVUE before they submit their cards to their teachers. For the final step of the process, Counselor Review, students will come down to the counseling office to meet with their counselor individually to go over their course requests together and ask any questions they may have.
All scheduling materials including our PowerPoint, with the exception of the scheduling card, can be found on Google Classroom. There is also a short video posted on Google Classroom explaining how to enter the courses into Synergy through StudentVue.
Looking forward to meeting with your students!
~ AHS Counselors
~ AHS Counselors
CAREER CONNECTIONS
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FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHES
Rochester Community Schools via Chartwells Food Service Staff will serve free breakfast and lunch meals to RCS students in all grade levels, thanks to flexibilities provided by the USDA's National School Lunch Program. Students can take advantage of these free meals served in their school cafeterias on regular school days. No registration is required.
Students enrolled in the RCS Virtual Campus will have a weekly curbside distribution at West Middle School and signup is required in advance. RCS Virtual Campus families should visit the website listed below to register for free curbside pickup.
Please use this link to access daily menus, nutrition details, RCS Virtual Campus food registration, and additional information about Chartwells food services at RCS: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/foodservices.
Rochester Community Schools via Chartwells Food Service Staff will serve free breakfast and lunch meals to RCS students in all grade levels, thanks to flexibilities provided by the USDA's National School Lunch Program. Students can take advantage of these free meals served in their school cafeterias on regular school days. No registration is required.
Students enrolled in the RCS Virtual Campus will have a weekly curbside distribution at West Middle School and signup is required in advance. RCS Virtual Campus families should visit the website listed below to register for free curbside pickup.
Please use this link to access daily menus, nutrition details, RCS Virtual Campus food registration, and additional information about Chartwells food services at RCS: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/foodservices.
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Student Chromebooks
Parents are encouraged to schedule a Technology Services Appointment using the following link: https://form.jotform.com/203207837751153 . Direct parents and students to our website for new Chromebook or service.
Student Chromebooks
Parents are encouraged to schedule a Technology Services Appointment using the following link: https://form.jotform.com/203207837751153 . Direct parents and students to our website for new Chromebook or service.
- Parent/Student Requesting Technical Support - If a student/parent needs technical assistance or has lost their device, please direct them to the Technology Services page on our district website https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/technology-services
- Parent/Student Requesting Help with ParentVue/StudentVUE - If a student/parent needs help with ParentVUE or StudentVUE, please direct them to the website https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/technology-services/family-technology-support/parentvue.
- Students Needing a 1:1 Device - If you are working with parent and determine that they either require a new device, should swap an old 3120, or should swap a defective device – please send them the link to schedule a Technology Services Appointment: https://form.jotform.com/203207837751153
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]
ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL IS ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND TWITTER
AHS 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.
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/.
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/.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
ATTENTION ALL ATHLETES FOR WINTER SPORTS!
All students who participate in any sport must have a physical filled out and turned in by the beginning of practices. We kindly ask that BOTH pages be filled out completely. Your student will not be able to participate in practices or games if we do not have the physical with all sections completed.
Please click here for the forms required by the MHSAA
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 in the athletics
office at (248) 726-5272 or at [email protected].
UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS! |
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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
