June 11, 2021
Important Dates
June 11th: AHS Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal @ DTE 1:00 - 2:00 pm
June 12th: AHS Commencement @ DTE 3:00 pm (time change)
Doors open at 2:00 pm (time change)
June 12th: Senior All Night Party @ AHS 11:00 pm - 4:00 am
June 12th: AHS Commencement @ DTE 3:00 pm (time change)
Doors open at 2:00 pm (time change)
June 12th: Senior All Night Party @ AHS 11:00 pm - 4:00 am
Spotlight on Instruction
Recently Mr. Beall's Current Issues class had been learning about environmental issues, including land fill usage , climate change, and recycling. They then made “litter bugs” out of trash items such as milk jugs, egg cartons and other recyclable items and delivered them to Melissa Duggan’s third grade class at Brooklands Elementary. Our AHS students used the bugs as an ice-breaker to open a dialogue between the students and talked to them about the importance of recycling. Our students each worked with their group of students to commit to one day to identify, and pick up trash in a spot near their home and our AHS kids will be following up with their new friends this summer to see how it went.
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Thank You PTSA For Making Our Staff Meeting/Recognition a Success
Once again our fabulous PTSA helped make our year-end Staff Meeting/Recognition a huge success. Thank you to the parents who contributed candy, desserts and beautiful gift baskets for a friendly staff team building exercise and your time, not only this week but for all the events throughout the year to honor the staff. You have no idea how uplifting your kindness was to the AHS Staff, there were definitely smiles under those masks. Lastly thank you Jagged Fork for your generous donations this year, you are a true friend to the AHS staff!
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AHS Class of 2021 Commencement Information
Commencement Ceremony for all three RCS High Schools
Saturday, June 12th at DTE Energy Music Theatre
Please note, DTE has a no bag policy to minimize contact and allow for more seamless entry.
• Single compartment wallets smaller than 4.5" x 6.5" x 1", with or without a handle or strap are permitted.
• Exceptions to this policy include bags needed due to medical necessity. Medical bags must measure smaller than 14" x 14" x 6" and be screened at a designated entrance.
With increased ticket volume and traffic throughout the venue, please note that we are adjusting the start times.
The NEW commencement start times for June 12 are:
Saturday, June 12th at DTE Energy Music Theatre
Please note, DTE has a no bag policy to minimize contact and allow for more seamless entry.
• Single compartment wallets smaller than 4.5" x 6.5" x 1", with or without a handle or strap are permitted.
• Exceptions to this policy include bags needed due to medical necessity. Medical bags must measure smaller than 14" x 14" x 6" and be screened at a designated entrance.
With increased ticket volume and traffic throughout the venue, please note that we are adjusting the start times.
The NEW commencement start times for June 12 are:
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Stoney Creek High School:
11:00 am Doors open at 10:00 am |
Adams High School:
3:00 pm Doors open at 2:00 pm |
Rochester High School:
7:00 pm Doors open at 6:00 pm |
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal for all 3 Schools
Friday, June 11th at DTE Energy Music Theatre:
Friday, June 11th at DTE Energy Music Theatre:
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Rochester
Graduation Rehearsal:
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Adams
Graduation Rehearsal:
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Stoney Creek
Graduation Rehearsal:
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Tickets and Seating
Tickets: Commencement ticket pickup was on Thursday. If you were unable to pick up your tickets, they are available in the main office from 7:45 am - 2:45 pm. In order to receive commencement tickets, all Chromebooks, laptops, hot spots, charging cables, textbooks, novels, instruments and uniforms must be turned in and all applicable fines must be paid. Please contact the main office if you have questions.
Seating: On commencement day, graduates will join a procession into the theatre and remain seated with their classmates in the student section. All other spectators may take advantage of general seating under DTE’s covered pavilion.
Tickets: Commencement ticket pickup was on Thursday. If you were unable to pick up your tickets, they are available in the main office from 7:45 am - 2:45 pm. In order to receive commencement tickets, all Chromebooks, laptops, hot spots, charging cables, textbooks, novels, instruments and uniforms must be turned in and all applicable fines must be paid. Please contact the main office if you have questions.
Seating: On commencement day, graduates will join a procession into the theatre and remain seated with their classmates in the student section. All other spectators may take advantage of general seating under DTE’s covered pavilion.
Graduation Information Website
Please visit our RCS Class of 2021 Commencement Update webpage for the most up to date information on commencement.
2021 Highlander Yearbook
Adams High School will be hosting a curbside yearbook distribution at the front entrance pick-up/drop-off loop on June 29, 2021 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. We will be using a drive-thru format in which a staff member will approach your car and bring your yearbook to you. As a back-up, please bring your emailed yearbook receipt.
- Please follow your designated pick-up time
- Have a sign in the window with your name
- Be patient
2021 - 2022 AHS Registration Information
Registration for the 2021-2022 school year will be entirely online. Pictures will be taken at AHS on September 2, 2021 during class periods. Please look for further information regarding registration over the summer.
2nd Semester Grading Options for Students
Due to the continuation of COVID-19 cases and the resulting quarantines throughout the second semester, RCS will extend the option to choose a “pass” (G) rather than a letter grade for the final grade in each second semester course.
After the report cards are posted on June 18, students will have one week to complete the Credit/No Credit Grade Change Request Form - Semester 2 (2021). Seniors should make every effort to return the grade change request by June 23, 2021. All students must complete and return the grade change request by June 25, 2021. Senior grade changes will be processed as quickly as possible, and changes for the other grades will take place throughout the summer and will be completed prior to the 2021-2022 school year. All grade change requests must be sent to [email protected].
Passing grades that are changed will become a “G” for passing on the report card and on the transcript. Failing grades will automatically be changed to an “H”, which does not provide credit, but doesn’t impact the GPA. There is no need to request a change for a failing grade.
We trust that families will carefully consider this option and all that might be impacted by choosing to change the grade. Below is a list of information that may be helpful when making the determination.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding submitting the form please email [email protected].
After the report cards are posted on June 18, students will have one week to complete the Credit/No Credit Grade Change Request Form - Semester 2 (2021). Seniors should make every effort to return the grade change request by June 23, 2021. All students must complete and return the grade change request by June 25, 2021. Senior grade changes will be processed as quickly as possible, and changes for the other grades will take place throughout the summer and will be completed prior to the 2021-2022 school year. All grade change requests must be sent to [email protected].
Passing grades that are changed will become a “G” for passing on the report card and on the transcript. Failing grades will automatically be changed to an “H”, which does not provide credit, but doesn’t impact the GPA. There is no need to request a change for a failing grade.
We trust that families will carefully consider this option and all that might be impacted by choosing to change the grade. Below is a list of information that may be helpful when making the determination.
- Neither G nor H (failing) will impact the student’s GPA. Keeping the original letter grade WILL impact the GPA.
- G/H will not negatively impact NCAA eligibility at this time. (for more specific information go to NCAA COVID FAQ).
- A note regarding G/H will be indicated on the transcript and an explanation will accompany the school profile sent to colleges for high school students.
- Students must earn a “G” for a class to fulfill a graduation requirement for high school graduation (“H” will need to be retaken).
- Students should research and strongly consider the implications of selecting G/H with their college admissions office, college financial aid office, military/employer, insurance company, etc. Students may also wish to consult with their counselor. In general, a more complete transcript may be more desirable for college admission and students may be asked to fully explain a G grade.
- Online coursework taken out-of-district does qualify for G/H.
- For future coursework with a minimum grade prerequisite, proof of the required grade will be necessary to take the course. You may wish to talk with your current teacher about next year’s placement.
- All students taking a course are expected to meet normal course requirements (assignments, papers, assessments, attendance, etc.) and are graded in the normal way to receive a G in the course.
- Changes will be made starting with the senior class, and the manual process will be completed over the summer.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding submitting the form please email [email protected].
Class of 2022 - Important Senior Picture Information
All seniors for the class of 2022 need to get their YEARBOOK PHOTO taken by Prestige Portraits. This service is provided free of charge and includes inclusion in the yearbook, as well as on the class composite. Students must have their yearbook photo taken by October 31, 2021 in studio (see address below). Once the photos are processed, students/parents must choose their preferred photo by November 15, 2021. If a pose is not chosen by that date, the studio will choose a pose to be submitted. Prestige will then send the photo directly to Mr. Lovalvo. There is nothing else that the student (or parent) needs to do in order to appear in the yearbook or on the class composite.
Students and parents will still have the opportunity to go to their preferred choice of photographer, if it is not Prestige Portraits, for their other senior photos. While only the yearbook pose sitting fee is FREE OF CHARGE, Prestige will be offering significant discounts for other senior picture packages as well.
Please remember that this is a more formal section of the yearbook than the underclassmen photo section. Because of this, students need to dress up - shirt/tie/suit coat, collared shirt, dress, blouse, etc. All clothing needs to meet these specifications and the RCS dress code policy in order to be included in the yearbook and on the class composite. If you (or your child) need help obtaining proper attire, need more information regarding attire, or need help with transportation to the studio, please contact Mr. Lovalvo at [email protected].
Please call 248-377-2444 or go online at https://bit.ly/PRESTIGE_OAKLANDTWP and make a senior portrait appointment as soon as possible. Although the deadline to be photographed is October 30, 2021, appointments fill quickly. Students who do not get their yearbook photo taken with Prestige by the deadline will not appear in the senior section of the yearbook.
Prestige Portraits
248-377-2444
4906 Adams Road, Oakland Twp., 48306
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lovalvo at [email protected].
Seniors - Transfer Your Google Content Before it is Deleted
SENIORS IMPORTANT NOTE: your @rcs-k12.us district Google Workspace account will be deleted in August. In order to keep your important district email and files, transfer your Google content Follow the detailed instructions from the Technology page on the RCS website to complete this process: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/technology-services/google-data-transfer
News From The Counseling Department
To the Parents of the Class of 2022:
We enjoyed talking with your students in their English classes last week! We discussed post-high school planning, and advised students on what to do this summer in preparation for the fall college application season. They were given a College Application Tip Sheet, a Student Profile form, and a Parent Response form. Those items, along with the attached Power Point, can also be found on the Class of 2022 Google Classroom. In addition, you can find the Power Point and Parent Response form attached here. If you prefer to use a Google form for the Parent Response, it’s here:
https://forms.gle/gkNMzkJQdqH53LQQ8
Thank you for your support as your child plans for life beyond Adams! - The AHS Counseling Team
We enjoyed talking with your students in their English classes last week! We discussed post-high school planning, and advised students on what to do this summer in preparation for the fall college application season. They were given a College Application Tip Sheet, a Student Profile form, and a Parent Response form. Those items, along with the attached Power Point, can also be found on the Class of 2022 Google Classroom. In addition, you can find the Power Point and Parent Response form attached here. If you prefer to use a Google form for the Parent Response, it’s here:
https://forms.gle/gkNMzkJQdqH53LQQ8
Thank you for your support as your child plans for life beyond Adams! - The AHS Counseling Team
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Note From Kim Kelly - PTSA President
Hello Highlanders and Future Highlanders!
Happy Summer! The PTSA contributed to the teacher end of year luncheon with food and gift baskets donated by parents for a raffle. We once again worked with the amazing owner of the Jagged Fork restaurant who went above and beyond this year supporting our community. They provided a wonderful lunch which I am sure cost more than what we were able to pay. The owner expressed gratitude to the community for supporting his small business this year by paying it forward and we are truly fortunate to have his support. I hope everyone continues to support our local small businesses as restrictions are being lifted.
Your one-stop portal for all things PTSA is found on our PTSA Membership Toolkit. Here you will find valuable information on committees, membership (you may join anytime beginning in late August), directories, teacher wish lists and much more.
Please see the attached information/applications for student chair/co-chair positions. Applications will be accepted this summer. We are still in need of parent committee chairs for several committees and will be meeting over the summer to organize our Gold Rush fall tailgate and would love your help! Please reach out to Kate Bass at [email protected] for information.
I’d like to wish Janet Niswonger a very happy retirement! She has been an invaluable resource to the PTSA board over the years and will be greatly missed. Congratulations to our graduating Seniors and the 8th grade graduates from Van Hoosen and West who will join us next year. A special thank you to our PTSA parents who are “graduating” as well, for your years of volunteering in our schools.
On behalf of the Adams PTSA Board, I’d like to wish you all a safe and healthy summer and look forward to welcoming everyone in the fall. As we transition into summer, please remember with pride the enormous effort and sacrifices our administration, staff, teachers, students and parents made to ensure that our Highlanders, especially our Seniors, had some semblance of normalcy to end the school year. Many of these initiatives would not have been possible without your PTSA support.
Hello Highlanders and Future Highlanders!
Happy Summer! The PTSA contributed to the teacher end of year luncheon with food and gift baskets donated by parents for a raffle. We once again worked with the amazing owner of the Jagged Fork restaurant who went above and beyond this year supporting our community. They provided a wonderful lunch which I am sure cost more than what we were able to pay. The owner expressed gratitude to the community for supporting his small business this year by paying it forward and we are truly fortunate to have his support. I hope everyone continues to support our local small businesses as restrictions are being lifted.
Your one-stop portal for all things PTSA is found on our PTSA Membership Toolkit. Here you will find valuable information on committees, membership (you may join anytime beginning in late August), directories, teacher wish lists and much more.
Please see the attached information/applications for student chair/co-chair positions. Applications will be accepted this summer. We are still in need of parent committee chairs for several committees and will be meeting over the summer to organize our Gold Rush fall tailgate and would love your help! Please reach out to Kate Bass at [email protected] for information.
I’d like to wish Janet Niswonger a very happy retirement! She has been an invaluable resource to the PTSA board over the years and will be greatly missed. Congratulations to our graduating Seniors and the 8th grade graduates from Van Hoosen and West who will join us next year. A special thank you to our PTSA parents who are “graduating” as well, for your years of volunteering in our schools.
On behalf of the Adams PTSA Board, I’d like to wish you all a safe and healthy summer and look forward to welcoming everyone in the fall. As we transition into summer, please remember with pride the enormous effort and sacrifices our administration, staff, teachers, students and parents made to ensure that our Highlanders, especially our Seniors, had some semblance of normalcy to end the school year. Many of these initiatives would not have been possible without your PTSA support.
Adams PTSA Student Co-Chair Application
Take advantage of Adams PTSA student leadership opportunities for the 2021-22 school year. Students work fairly independently with general oversight from the parent volunteer committee chair. Projects are student-led and student-driven. These are true student leadership positions for which Key Club and National Honor Society service hours can be granted. Senior honor cords can be earned for graduation.
Applications will be accepted throughout the summer. Another round of registrations will follow in the fall at the start of the 2021-22 school year. Students are encouraged to apply early since some clubs (like Welcome Ambassadors) begin working in the summer.
Please complete this application form with your contact information and preferred committee(s). Click here for Google form: https://forms.gle/pAGfVqFsp5Z5JDB28.
Current student leaders wishing to continue must re-apply to be considered for next year. Questions? Contact Amy DiCresce at: [email protected].
Applications will be accepted throughout the summer. Another round of registrations will follow in the fall at the start of the 2021-22 school year. Students are encouraged to apply early since some clubs (like Welcome Ambassadors) begin working in the summer.
Please complete this application form with your contact information and preferred committee(s). Click here for Google form: https://forms.gle/pAGfVqFsp5Z5JDB28.
Current student leaders wishing to continue must re-apply to be considered for next year. Questions? Contact Amy DiCresce at: [email protected].
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/.
Regards,
Pasquale Cusumano, Principal
Todd Calcamuggio, Assistant Principal
Luke Swanson, Assistant Principal
Pasquale Cusumano, Principal
Todd Calcamuggio, Assistant Principal
Luke Swanson, Assistant Principal
