For the Week of May 29, 2023
Important Dates
May 29: No school - Memorial Day Holiday
May 30: Classes resume
Adams High School - Class of 2023 Graduation Commencement, Oakland University - O'Rena, 7:00 p.m.
Adams High School - Senior All Night Party (SANP) - AHS to Dave & Buster's, loading on buses at AHS at 10:15 p.m.
May 29: No school - Memorial Day Holiday
May 30: Classes resume
Adams High School - Class of 2023 Graduation Commencement, Oakland University - O'Rena, 7:00 p.m.
Adams High School - Senior All Night Party (SANP) - AHS to Dave & Buster's, loading on buses at AHS at 10:15 p.m.
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Special Guest: Dr. Jenell Kelly
Adams High School and Rochester High School Interior Design classes took a joint field trip to Oakland University to experience a guided tour of Meadow Brook Hall. Students had a great time learning about the history of the Tudor Revival style house and exploring the interior design, including original 1930s furnishings and décor. We wrapped up the field trip with a self-guided tour of the exterior and grounds of Meadow Brook Hall. It was an awesome opportunity to extend what we learned about design and architectural styles this semester. Thank you to parents and the RCS District for supporting our field trip!
To access below links click Updated Senior Dates - Class of 2023
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 5-26-23
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 Request Update for 2023-2024:
If students would like to adjust their initial course requests for the 2023-2024 school year, they must complete the form on their Google Classroom. The last date to complete the change request form is Sunday, May 28th at 5 pm. There is NO GUARANTEE that we will be able to change their initial requests due to the constraints of the master schedule. Course requests will not be altered until after the consideration period closes and the team has had an opportunity to review all requests. This process may take a couple weeks, but all approved changes will be completed before summer break. Students should check StudentVue the last week of school to see if their request was approved.
Summer Credit Recovery:
For students who have failed required courses, credit recovery courses via the Summer Learning Program are free this summer! Please contact your counselor to ensure you are signing up for the necessary course(s). Information and registration is here: https://rcs.digitalsignup.com/
PSAT/SAT Scores:
In order to view PSAT or SAT scores, students must create their account with College Board HERE. Counselors do not have access to students’ scores or account information. If students are unable to access scores via the College Board website, they should call College Board. The number for PSAT is 888-477-7728, and the number for SAT is 866-756-7346. Once students have a College Board account, they are able to link that account with Khan Academy for free, targeted SAT practice. The steps to linking those accounts are HERE.
JUNIORS: College Information:
Interested students can access a College Tip Sheet HERE with information regarding the college application process. On June 1st, counselors will visit juniors to discuss this information.
SENIORS: College App. Info.
Seniors will need to send final transcripts to the college they’re going to attend. In order to request transcripts, please have your student log in to Parchment (www.parchment.com) and send their transcript to their college using the Order option. They need to choose “Hold for Grades” rather than “Send Now.”
Information for SENIORS regarding college applications, transcripts, Common App., and more is found on the seniors’ Google Classroom and the Senior Weebly.
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.
ROCHESTER COMMUNITY COUNCIL PTA EVENTS
ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER (AAPI)
HERITAGE MONTH
Dearest Highlanders,
Please bring your RCS district-issued Chromebook every day for the remainder of the school year beginning, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. They must be fully charged or you need to bring your charger as well.
Building Chromebooks are being returned to the district as part of the device refresh process so there are NO loaners available for the rest of the year.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Please bring your RCS district-issued Chromebook every day for the remainder of the school year beginning, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. They must be fully charged or you need to bring your charger as well.
Building Chromebooks are being returned to the district as part of the device refresh process so there are NO loaners available for the rest of the year.
Thank you in advance for your support!
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
NHS INDUCTION : All students who were accepted into NHS for the 23-24 school year were sent an invitation letter for induction. All communication to NHS members will be done exclusively through Google Classroom, Remind, and their school email. It is the student’s responsibility to check for information regularly and meet all deadlines.
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].
ADAMS BOYS
TRACK AND FIELD TEAM
WINS REGIONALS!
Congratulations to the boys team for Adams Track as they are back 2 back regional champs. They clinched the title on the last event as they won the 4x400. A great team effort. Multiple athletes from both teams qualified for state finals on June 3rd. Check out: @MIPrepZone and @OAAathletics for more information!
RCS SPORTS PHYSICAL NIGHT!
Rochester Community Schools in conjunction with Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital, will be hosting sport physical nights for RCS middle and high school athletes, on June 20, 21 and 22 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. The cost per physical is $30 and payment should be made online through Eleyo.
Parents can reserve their date and time by using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c45aea82ea6f5c25-rochester#/. The athlete and their parent/guardian will need to bring a copy of their receipt the day of their physical.
Please remember that a MHSAA pre-participation sports physical is required for all RCS student-athletes who participate in sports during the 2023-24 school year. A valid 2023-24 physical examination must be completed on or after April 15, 2023. For further information, please reference the athletic webpage on the RCS website at: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/athletics.
Parents can reserve their date and time by using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c45aea82ea6f5c25-rochester#/. The athlete and their parent/guardian will need to bring a copy of their receipt the day of their physical.
Please remember that a MHSAA pre-participation sports physical is required for all RCS student-athletes who participate in sports during the 2023-24 school year. A valid 2023-24 physical examination must be completed on or after April 15, 2023. For further information, please reference the athletic webpage on the RCS website at: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/athletics.
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.
Tickets to all athletic events will now be purchased electronically through GoFan. Anyone attending an athletic event needs to buy their tickets on GoFan. Ticket packages are available on the site.
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS NEWS
HONOR YOUR SENIOR! 
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SENIOR YARD SIGNS!
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THANK YOU BELOVED PTSA FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND THOUGHTFULNESS!
BERLIN AND THE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
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GERMANY TRIP!
Click docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebUso0MCDPI2faQNzYbq4p2fkqJWwQDnZUyxZWrXvoZRWP4A/viewform for more information.
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2023 TRIP TO GERMANY
Your student is invited to join us on an upcoming educational travel experience to Germany in the Fall of 2023.
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and I would love to have you and your student join us on this adventure.
We will go over all the details, including the itinerary, activities, academic opportunities, and the cost of our trip, at our informational meeting on June 6th at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place on Zoom.
Please click here to register for the meeting as soon as possible to save your seat: https://bit.ly/3pYxwfA.
Limited spots are available on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and I would love to have you and your student join us on this adventure.
We will go over all the details, including the itinerary, activities, academic opportunities, and the cost of our trip, at our informational meeting on June 6th at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place on Zoom.
Please click here to register for the meeting as soon as possible to save your seat: https://bit.ly/3pYxwfA.
Limited spots are available on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
STUDENT MEDICATION PICKUP TIME!
Medication is available for pickup in the Main Office Monday – Friday 6:30am – 3:30pm. Please remember whatever medication is not picked up by June 16th will be properly disposed of. Thanks so much!
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.
CTE PROGRAM UPDATE!
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The voice of our CTE educators created the below video explaining the four component parts of the CTE Program. The below video link showcases Adams staff only!
WATCH! Adams High School Video: https://youtu.be/2wUTnCcKiD8
WATCH! Adams High School Video: https://youtu.be/2wUTnCcKiD8
SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB
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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
MEMORIAL DAY
PARADE OF HEROES!
RCS - 2023 SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM
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Click the link high_school_resident_brochure_1_2023.pdf
2023-2024
AP LIT AND US HISTORY
MANDATORY SUMMER LEARNING MEETING
Attention all future AP LIT students. Please attend one of the following mandatory Summer Learning Meetings. They will be held in the Auditorium. Here are the times:
Tuesday May 30th @ 2:30pm - 3pm
Wednesday May 31 @ 7:00 am
Attention all future AP US History students. Please attend the following mandatory Summer Homework Meeting. It will be held in the Auditorium. If you are not able to attend please stop by either Mr. Porter’s room (238) of Mrs. Danielson’s room (230) for more information.
Friday June 2nd @2:30 pm - 3pm
Tuesday May 30th @ 2:30pm - 3pm
Wednesday May 31 @ 7:00 am
Attention all future AP US History students. Please attend the following mandatory Summer Homework Meeting. It will be held in the Auditorium. If you are not able to attend please stop by either Mr. Porter’s room (238) of Mrs. Danielson’s room (230) for more information.
Friday June 2nd @2:30 pm - 3pm
THE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT
For more information about upcoming events click the link below:
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/theatre
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/theatre
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.
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
BUSINESS SUMMER CAMPS
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
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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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. TEEN STREET SKILLSRegistration will open in April, 2023
at https://teenstreetskills.org/ Teen Street Skills - CREATING BETTER, SAFER DRIVERS Register Now teenstreetskills.org June 27 & 28 - M1 Concourse, Pontiac July 18, 19 & 20 - Belle Isle, Detroit August 15, 16, & 17 - Belle Isle, Detroit October 14 & 15 - Belle Isle, Detroit November 4 & 5 - Belle Isle, Detroit |
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
