For the Week of February 27, 2023
Important Dates
February 27: BOE Work Session, (TBD), 7:00 PM -9:00 PM
February 27: BOE Work Session, (TBD), 7:00 PM -9:00 PM
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Special Guests: AHS Scholastic Art & Writing Awardees
Adams High School students were recently awarded 6 Gold Keys, 8 Silver Keys, and 7 Honorable Mentions in the Annual Southeast Michigan & Thumb Region of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Judges received more than 4,600 works of art from 7-12th grade students throughout the SE Michigan and thumb regions this year and only 25% of the artwork entered received awards. Student artists who received awards currently have their work on display at the College for Creative Studies. Congratulations to our amazing students!
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ALL STUDENTS!
You must have a parking pass on file and that pass must be on display in your car to park in our lots. Cars without passes can be ticketed.
Oakland County will be patrolling our lots in the coming weeks.
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.
You must have a parking pass on file and that pass must be on display in your car to park in our lots. Cars without passes can be ticketed.
Oakland County will be patrolling our lots in the coming weeks.
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.
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.
RCS SCIENCE DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
RCS Students,
Thermo Fisher Scientific will be hosting our second annual Science Day event for the elementary students within Rochester Community Schools. In order for this event to be successful, we need your help with setting up the space the afternoon prior to the event. This will include setting up tables, laying plastic covers and setting up for the first event of the next day.
Student volunteer credit hours will be given for assisting!
Please sign up here!
Thermo Fisher Scientific will be hosting our second annual Science Day event for the elementary students within Rochester Community Schools. In order for this event to be successful, we need your help with setting up the space the afternoon prior to the event. This will include setting up tables, laying plastic covers and setting up for the first event of the next day.
Student volunteer credit hours will be given for assisting!
Please sign up here!
SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
Rochester Community Schools remains proud of our students who seek opportunities to contribute to a diverse, interdependent and changing world. This past year, high school students from across the district formed a student-led club called the Black Student Union. In celebration of Black History Month, one of the Black Student Union’s first projects included filming a four-part video series that highlights students, staff and community members as they share their reflections about Black culture and experiences. Each week during the month of February, we will be sharing one video from the series.
Click the video link, 3/4: https://vimeo.com/793456215/05feb205dd
Click the video link, 3/4: https://vimeo.com/793456215/05feb205dd
As we close the month of February, we want to honor several more African Americans that contributed to American History and they are:
Dr. Patricia Bath - African American Ophthalmologist, humanitarian, inventor, and laser scientist. Dr. Bath is the inventor of the laser cataract surgery known as "Laserphaco." Dr. Bath was an innovative research scientist and advocate for blindness prevention, treatment, and cure.
Dr. Rebecca Crumpler - challenged the prejudice that prevented African Americans from pursuing careers in medicine. Dr. Crumpler became the first African American woman in the United States to earn an M.D. degree. Dr. Crumpler was the author of "A Book of Medical Discourses."
Dr. Charles Drew - African American physician & surgeon. Dr. Drew (a.k.a. "Father of Blood Banking) developed the means to collect, distribute, and preserve blood plasma for transfusion. Dr. Drew saved countless lives in the trenches of World War II and the wards of military and civilian hospitals.
Katherine Johnson - a mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics at NASA were critical to spaceflights.
Dr. Vivien Thomas - In an era when institutional racism was the norm, Thomas was classified, and paid, as a janitor, despite the fact that he was a master of complex surgical techniques and research methodology. During the 1930s, this work later evolved into research on Crush syndrome and saved the lives of thousands of soldiers on the battlefields of World War II. Also, Dr. Thomas developed & supervised the procedure used to cure the blue baby syndrome (a.k.a. Tetralogy of Fallot) in the 1940s.
Dr. Jane C. Wright - was a pioneering cancer researcher and surgeon noted for her contributions to chemotherapy. Dr. Wright developed a technique of using human tissue culture rather than lab mice to test the effects of potential drugs on cancer cells.
Dr. Patricia Bath - African American Ophthalmologist, humanitarian, inventor, and laser scientist. Dr. Bath is the inventor of the laser cataract surgery known as "Laserphaco." Dr. Bath was an innovative research scientist and advocate for blindness prevention, treatment, and cure.
Dr. Rebecca Crumpler - challenged the prejudice that prevented African Americans from pursuing careers in medicine. Dr. Crumpler became the first African American woman in the United States to earn an M.D. degree. Dr. Crumpler was the author of "A Book of Medical Discourses."
Dr. Charles Drew - African American physician & surgeon. Dr. Drew (a.k.a. "Father of Blood Banking) developed the means to collect, distribute, and preserve blood plasma for transfusion. Dr. Drew saved countless lives in the trenches of World War II and the wards of military and civilian hospitals.
Katherine Johnson - a mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics at NASA were critical to spaceflights.
Dr. Vivien Thomas - In an era when institutional racism was the norm, Thomas was classified, and paid, as a janitor, despite the fact that he was a master of complex surgical techniques and research methodology. During the 1930s, this work later evolved into research on Crush syndrome and saved the lives of thousands of soldiers on the battlefields of World War II. Also, Dr. Thomas developed & supervised the procedure used to cure the blue baby syndrome (a.k.a. Tetralogy of Fallot) in the 1940s.
Dr. Jane C. Wright - was a pioneering cancer researcher and surgeon noted for her contributions to chemotherapy. Dr. Wright developed a technique of using human tissue culture rather than lab mice to test the effects of potential drugs on cancer cells.
BLACK STUDENT UNION PRESENTS...
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“Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.”
~Thurgood Marshall
~Thurgood Marshall
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 2-24-23
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 presented scheduling information to all 10th graders on Tuesday. Their cards are due on 2/16, and we will meet with them individually on Feb. 22-24 to review their course requests.
Here is our scheduling timeline for all grade levels:
If your student has a scheduling question, please direct your student to use the resources in their grade level Google Classroom. There, they have access to:
- Course Description Book (also available HERE)
- Registration Booklet (also available HERE)
- Sophomore Year Scheduling PowerPoint
- 10th Grade Scheduling Info.
- 10th Grade Scheduling Card
- 10th Grade Course Offerings
- Synergy Scheduling How-To Video
- 2022 Course Fair Video Links (also available HERE)
2nd SEMESTER AP REGISTRATION:
Registration is open January 27th - February 24th
AP teachers shared registration information with students in AP classrooms and an email went home to families of students in the following semester 2 only AP courses:
AP Human Geo., AP Micro Econ, and AP Macro Econ
*If students are taking a semester 1 only or year long AP class, you should have already registered for your exam. This registration window is for second semester only classes.
JUNIORS: COLLEGE INFORMATION:
Interested students can access a College Tip Sheet HERE with information regarding the college application process. In May, counselors will visit junior classrooms to discuss this information.
SENIORS: COLLEGE APP. INFO.
Colleges may be asking for mid-year grades from your senior. In order to request updated transcripts, please have your student log in to Parchment (www.parchment.com) and send their transcript to the requesting college using the Order option.
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.
RCS - 2023 SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM
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Click the link high_school_resident_brochure_1_2023.pdf
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Dress for Success:
Helps students who do not have the money or ability to purchase nice clothes for big events like job interviews.
Sign up genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ACAB2BA1F5CE9-project
Website: https://rcs-foundation.org/donations/project-summit-dress-for-success-closet/
NOTES FROM KIM KELLY - PTSA President
Hello Highlanders!
We are at a typical lull for volunteers and activities for the next few weeks but if you’d like to be the first to see signups please register at Membership Toolkit.
Parents – are you interested in getting involved in the Adams PTSA? Board positions are open for next year and they are a great way to interact with administration and staff and make a difference in the lives of our students by steering funds and creating experiences. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Kim Kelly
We are at a typical lull for volunteers and activities for the next few weeks but if you’d like to be the first to see signups please register at Membership Toolkit.
Parents – are you interested in getting involved in the Adams PTSA? Board positions are open for next year and they are a great way to interact with administration and staff and make a difference in the lives of our students by steering funds and creating experiences. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Kim Kelly
2022-2023 NATIONAL PTA REFLECTIONS WINNERS!
THE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT
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
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.
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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/
AMBLE INN WEB STORE
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BUFF CITY SOAP!
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AHS SENIOR DATES
Click the Senior Website Link
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/senior-information 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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HONOR YOUR SENIOR! 
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ATHLETIC BOOSTERS NEWS - SENIOR YARD SIGNS!
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SENIORS VOTER REGISTRATION!
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2022-2023 SENIOR EXAM SCHEDULE
Happy February Seniors!
We wanted to share the plan for final exams for the Class of 2023 this year. The 2022-2023 Senior Exam Schedule is below:
Thursday, May 11, 2023: Hours 4-6 Exams for seniors
Friday, May 12, 2023: Hours 1-3 Exams for seniors. Also, this is your "Last Day of School," seniors!
SEAL OF BILITERACY
Good morning all!
The application window is now open for seniors to test for the Seal of Biliteracy. The test will take place on Saturday, February 25th (for seniors only). Seniors and juniors will be able to test on Saturday, March 25th.
Here is more information:
Flyer
Slides
Also, our district website has been updated with this new information.
Please let me know if you have any questions at [email protected]
Have a wonderful weekend!
The application window is now open for seniors to test for the Seal of Biliteracy. The test will take place on Saturday, February 25th (for seniors only). Seniors and juniors will be able to test on Saturday, March 25th.
Here is more information:
Flyer
Slides
Also, our district website has been updated with this new information.
Please let me know if you have any questions at [email protected]
Have a wonderful weekend!
SANP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
SANP Volunteers are needed! Please click on www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EADA928A0FC1-sanp
Adams SANP raffle prize donations needed!
Please click on https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=30E0F4FADAB2AA75-adams&useFullSite=true#/
PURCHASE YOUR ADAMS AWARD WINNING YEARBOOK ONLINE
The 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.
Click on the following link to purchase:
https://yearbookforever.com/schools/rochester_adams_high_school_buy_yearbook_9123/pFU23QHbj50M3EIC5piTr790
MEDITERRANEAN 2023
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ICELAND 2023
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JAPAN 2024
EDUSTAFF IS HIRING!
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DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES
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RCS - CHARTWELLS
FOOD SERVICE
FOOD SERVICE
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].
DUTTON FARM VS. AHS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM!
Click on https://vimeo.com/800636404 to view this spectacular event!
"Dutton Farms vs Adams is one of the best and most fun night's of the year! It is a privilege to support such an awesome organization and group of people. A special thank you to Kristin Durand and the team of parents who put so much into making this event great!"
Thanks to everyone for your support!
~ Coach Jaret Thomas, Varsity Men's Basketball
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"A BIG thank you to Adams for another amazing basketball event for our participants at Dutton Farm. It’s definitely a highlight of the year for all involved!! "
~ Kim Staudacher, Dutton Farms Organization
Thanks to everyone for your support!
~ Coach Jaret Thomas, Varsity Men's Basketball
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"A BIG thank you to Adams for another amazing basketball event for our participants at Dutton Farm. It’s definitely a highlight of the year for all involved!! "
~ Kim Staudacher, Dutton Farms Organization
UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS! |
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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.
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] |
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
