For the Week of September 20, 2021
Important Dates
September 24: Pep Assembly and Homecoming Game, 7:00 PM
September 25: Homecoming Dance, 7:00 PM-10:00 PM
October 6: College Night, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
October 7: Virtual High School Conferences, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
October 8: NO SCHOOL for students, District-wide!
Professional Staff Development Day
October 11: NO SCHOOL, District-wide!
Celebration of Indigenous People's Day!
October 13: Virtual High School Conferences, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
October 29: HALF DAY OF SCHOOL (Grades 6 - ATPS)
September 25: Homecoming Dance, 7:00 PM-10:00 PM
October 6: College Night, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
October 7: Virtual High School Conferences, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
October 8: NO SCHOOL for students, District-wide!
Professional Staff Development Day
October 11: NO SCHOOL, District-wide!
Celebration of Indigenous People's Day!
October 13: Virtual High School Conferences, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
October 29: HALF DAY OF SCHOOL (Grades 6 - ATPS)
FALL 2021 - CURRICULUM NIGHT!
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Special Guest - Nicole Burch
Special Guest - Nicole Burch
Students in Mrs. Burch’s class are working on phonemic awareness, phonics, and spelling skills. Through ‘Making Words’ lessons, students are able to explore how sounds form words by creating words with a similar letter pattern, onset, rime, etc...
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AT ROCHESTER ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL - HIGHLANDER STADIUM
Do Not Miss The Hottest Event in Town!!
"It is the official 95.5 game of the week!"
AT ROCHESTER ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL - HIGHLANDER STADIUM
Do Not Miss The Hottest Event in Town!!
AHS - SPIRIT WEEK IS COMING!
September 20-24, 2021
HOMECOMING CLASS T-SHIRTS!
Online ordering has passed.
Do not fret!
A limited amount of t-shirts are available for purchase during lunch hours,
once they arrive next week.
T-shirts will be available on a first come, first serve basis!
REMEMBER: It is an Adam’s tradition to wear your class t-shirt on the day of the homecoming pep assembly and the game, which is Friday, September 24th!
Do not fret!
A limited amount of t-shirts are available for purchase during lunch hours,
once they arrive next week.
T-shirts will be available on a first come, first serve basis!
REMEMBER: It is an Adam’s tradition to wear your class t-shirt on the day of the homecoming pep assembly and the game, which is Friday, September 24th!
DANCE COUNTDOWN!
Tickets are on sale this week and next week only!
During lunch periods in the cafeteria.
The cost will be $25 each ticket.
The tickets will also be on sale in Mr. Bondy's Room #154 (during passing time only)
this week and next week only!
During lunch periods in the cafeteria.
The cost will be $25 each ticket.
The tickets will also be on sale in Mr. Bondy's Room #154 (during passing time only)
this week and next week only!
HOMECOMING DANCE
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Saturday, September 25, 2021
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM!
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Saturday, September 25, 2021
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM!
Notes From Kim Kelly - PTSA President
Hello Highlanders – our first PTSA meeting was very informative so please visit our membership toolkit for meeting minutes. We have approved several teacher grant requests and have the teacher wish lists updated on the site. Thanks to the families who have joined already and contributed to our fundraiser. Our students and staff depend on your support, so if you have not already joined, please consider doing so. Paid members receive the printed school directory! Rochester Adams High School PTSA - Home Page (membershiptoolkit.com)
It’s hard to believe we’re almost at our first Homecoming dance in two years! We need your help to make the event a success, so please volunteer if you are able. There is one sign up for snacks and another for coat check volunteers. Student Council typically provides snacks, but they haven’t been able to raise funds in over a year, so please help them make this a dance to remember!
2021 Adams HOCO: 2021 HOCO Coat Check (signupgenius.com)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4FAEAE2AA75-homecoming
Kim Kelly
Hello Highlanders – our first PTSA meeting was very informative so please visit our membership toolkit for meeting minutes. We have approved several teacher grant requests and have the teacher wish lists updated on the site. Thanks to the families who have joined already and contributed to our fundraiser. Our students and staff depend on your support, so if you have not already joined, please consider doing so. Paid members receive the printed school directory! Rochester Adams High School PTSA - Home Page (membershiptoolkit.com)
It’s hard to believe we’re almost at our first Homecoming dance in two years! We need your help to make the event a success, so please volunteer if you are able. There is one sign up for snacks and another for coat check volunteers. Student Council typically provides snacks, but they haven’t been able to raise funds in over a year, so please help them make this a dance to remember!
2021 Adams HOCO: 2021 HOCO Coat Check (signupgenius.com)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4FAEAE2AA75-homecoming
Kim Kelly
KAISER STUDIOS
Presents
STAFF AND STUDENTS
PICTURE RETAKES
on Friday, October 15, 2021!
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].
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].
2021-2022 YEARBOOK PURCHASE!
If you need any locker assistance, feel free to see: Mrs. Michelle Mims in the Main Office.
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To the Class of 2025 - A continued welcome to Adams! In maintaining a good experience during your high school career, take advantage of the support your teachers offer and seek out opportunities to get involved in the Adams culture. If you have any questions during school ask your teachers, the secretaries in the main office, or any administrators to assist.
Collectively, we will connect you with our LINK Crew Members.
We look forward to helping you find your way and make your days of high school a success!
Collectively, we will connect you with our LINK Crew Members.
We look forward to helping you find your way and make your days of high school a success!
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COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Dear RCS Families,
On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) issued an Emergency Order (2021-01) for Control of Pandemic, which is effective immediately. The order 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. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also requires masks to be worn on school buses.
We have received updated guidance from the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) specific to extracurricular activities. It states that students, school employees, and volunteers participating in extracurricular activities/sports are required to wear masks while inside an educational institution.
The Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) mask order for schools will remain in effect until community transmission for Oakland County is categorized as “moderate” by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for at least 14 consecutive days or until further notice from the Oakland County Health Officer. Additionally, the CDC continues to require masks on buses. Rochester Community Schools is obligated to follow local, state, and federal emergency orders or the district could be subject to criminal and civil penalties.
RCS families are offered three choices for the safe education of their student: 1) wear a face mask while inside a school building; 2) observe an exemption while inside a school building; or 3) attend the RCS Virtual Campus. Parents or guardians of students who do not comply with the OCHD emergency order will be asked to pick their child up from school. When requirements on school buses are not met, parents or guardians will be asked to provide an alternate mode of transportation
*In the event that a student forgets their mask at home, staff members will offer the student a face covering.*
Dear RCS Families,
On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) issued an Emergency Order (2021-01) for Control of Pandemic, which is effective immediately. The order 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. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also requires masks to be worn on school buses.
We have received updated guidance from the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) specific to extracurricular activities. It states that students, school employees, and volunteers participating in extracurricular activities/sports are required to wear masks while inside an educational institution.
The Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) mask order for schools will remain in effect until community transmission for Oakland County is categorized as “moderate” by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for at least 14 consecutive days or until further notice from the Oakland County Health Officer. Additionally, the CDC continues to require masks on buses. Rochester Community Schools is obligated to follow local, state, and federal emergency orders or the district could be subject to criminal and civil penalties.
RCS families are offered three choices for the safe education of their student: 1) wear a face mask while inside a school building; 2) observe an exemption while inside a school building; or 3) attend the RCS Virtual Campus. Parents or guardians of students who do not comply with the OCHD emergency order will be asked to pick their child up from school. When requirements on school buses are not met, parents or guardians will be asked to provide an alternate mode of transportation
*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 has a list of colleges that will be sending reps to visit Adams this fall.
Juniors and seniors may sign up for these visits in the counseling office.
You will also find a list of available scholarships on this page. Be sure to check back regularly, as we add to this list frequently.
Seniors
Counselors met with seniors on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 to go over the College Application Process.
Please visit the following website for more in-depth information on what was discussed: https://adamsseniors.weebly.com.
Financial Aid Night
Rochester Community Schools will be hosting a district (AHS, RHS, SCHS) Virtual Financial Aid Night this Fall.
When: Sep 23, 2021 - 6:00 PM
Please register in advance for this meeting:
https://oakland-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpfuyoqzkoG9AW45x8br-6trB4EYcekixF
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Juniors
National SAT Practice Test Day Event - September 18
Saturday, September 18, 2021
12:00-3:30pm
Join this free, virtual event on Saturday, September 18. Students will tune
in to the Khan Academy YouTube channel for proctor instructions as they take a
full-length SAT practice test on Official SAT Practice. While taking the
practice test, students can post questions in the chat and meet other students
across the country who are also preparing for the SAT.
Register here: https://signup.collegeboard.org/summer-practice/?SFMC_cid=EM566281-&rid=47210339
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 has a list of colleges that will be sending reps to visit Adams this fall.
Juniors and seniors may sign up for these visits in the counseling office.
You will also find a list of available scholarships on this page. Be sure to check back regularly, as we add to this list frequently.
Seniors
Counselors met with seniors on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 to go over the College Application Process.
Please visit the following website for more in-depth information on what was discussed: https://adamsseniors.weebly.com.
Financial Aid Night
Rochester Community Schools will be hosting a district (AHS, RHS, SCHS) Virtual Financial Aid Night this Fall.
When: Sep 23, 2021 - 6:00 PM
Please register in advance for this meeting:
https://oakland-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpfuyoqzkoG9AW45x8br-6trB4EYcekixF
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Juniors
National SAT Practice Test Day Event - September 18
Saturday, September 18, 2021
12:00-3:30pm
Join this free, virtual event on Saturday, September 18. Students will tune
in to the Khan Academy YouTube channel for proctor instructions as they take a
full-length SAT practice test on Official SAT Practice. While taking the
practice test, students can post questions in the chat and meet other students
across the country who are also preparing for the SAT.
Register here: https://signup.collegeboard.org/summer-practice/?SFMC_cid=EM566281-&rid=47210339
AP Registration
AP Registration kicks off on Friday, September 10th and will run through October 25th.
Please see below for the 4 step process in order to successfully register.
(Registration is not complete until all 4 steps are completed).
Step 1: Join your AP class using the join code provided by your teacher. This will
need to be completed for every AP class in which you are enrolled.
Step 2: For any class in which you are planning to test, you will need to change
your exam status from Undecided to Yes by clicking on the yellow “register for an
exam” button. By clicking this button you are confirming your intention to pay for and
take this test.
Step 3: Payment
AP exams: $100
AP Capstone (Seminar and Research): $150
Free/ Reduced Lunch Student: $15 (Check/Cash)
Please click on the following link to pay for your AP test (using the RCS Online Payment
System): https://rochesteronline.ce.eleyo.com . If you are unable to pay through the online
payment website due to an extenuating circumstance, please contact your counselor.
*If proof of payment is not received by October 25, 2021, you will not have an exam
ordered for you.
Step 4: Please print your online receipt and bring it to your home school’s counseling office.
YOU MUST WRITE THE NAME(S) OF THE EXAM(S) YOU PAID FOR ON THE
RECEIPT before dropping it off. You can also email your receipt, including which
exams you ordered noted on the receipt, to the email address listed:
Adams High School: [email protected]
Thank you so much!!
AHS Counselors 😊
AP Registration kicks off on Friday, September 10th and will run through October 25th.
Please see below for the 4 step process in order to successfully register.
(Registration is not complete until all 4 steps are completed).
Step 1: Join your AP class using the join code provided by your teacher. This will
need to be completed for every AP class in which you are enrolled.
Step 2: For any class in which you are planning to test, you will need to change
your exam status from Undecided to Yes by clicking on the yellow “register for an
exam” button. By clicking this button you are confirming your intention to pay for and
take this test.
Step 3: Payment
AP exams: $100
AP Capstone (Seminar and Research): $150
Free/ Reduced Lunch Student: $15 (Check/Cash)
Please click on the following link to pay for your AP test (using the RCS Online Payment
System): https://rochesteronline.ce.eleyo.com . If you are unable to pay through the online
payment website due to an extenuating circumstance, please contact your counselor.
*If proof of payment is not received by October 25, 2021, you will not have an exam
ordered for you.
Step 4: Please print your online receipt and bring it to your home school’s counseling office.
YOU MUST WRITE THE NAME(S) OF THE EXAM(S) YOU PAID FOR ON THE
RECEIPT before dropping it off. You can also email your receipt, including which
exams you ordered noted on the receipt, to the email address listed:
Adams High School: [email protected]
Thank you so much!!
AHS Counselors 😊
Technology Support for Students and Parents/Guardians
The Family Technology Support website is a resource designed to help RCS families with the technology students are using as part of their learning. It contains video tutorials, quick start guides, and answers to frequently asked questions, and includes a Chromebook section for basic tools and accessibility features found on district-issued Chromebooks.
Need technology?
Appointments opened back up for next Tuesday 9/21 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fill out this form: https://form.jotform.com/200796564319059
The Family Technology Support website is a resource designed to help RCS families with the technology students are using as part of their learning. It contains video tutorials, quick start guides, and answers to frequently asked questions, and includes a Chromebook section for basic tools and accessibility features found on district-issued Chromebooks.
Need technology?
Appointments opened back up for next Tuesday 9/21 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fill out this form: https://form.jotform.com/200796564319059
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHES
Free and Reduced Meal Application 2021/2022 School Year Application. *Families are encouraged to continue to fill out the online free and reduced meal application for the 2021/2022 school year. A new application is required at the beginning of each school year. Applications for this program also support the district beyond food service including Title I and 31a funding.
This program also connects families to additional community resources including Blessings in a Backpack, Neighborhood House and possible individual support for district programs. For the online free and reduced meal application process, please use this link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/ROCHESTER_MI?langid=1 If, there are specific dietary questions or concerns, please contact the food services office at 248-726-4618 or email [email protected]
Since August 31, 2021, 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.
Free and Reduced Meal Application 2021/2022 School Year Application. *Families are encouraged to continue to fill out the online free and reduced meal application for the 2021/2022 school year. A new application is required at the beginning of each school year. Applications for this program also support the district beyond food service including Title I and 31a funding.
This program also connects families to additional community resources including Blessings in a Backpack, Neighborhood House and possible individual support for district programs. For the online free and reduced meal application process, please use this link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/ROCHESTER_MI?langid=1 If, there are specific dietary questions or concerns, please contact the food services office at 248-726-4618 or email [email protected]
Since August 31, 2021, 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.
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/pages/156551/remote-learning-rcs) 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/pages/156551/remote-learning-rcs) 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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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/.
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/.
UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS! |
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Please join us for upcoming sports events at Adams High School campus or away games.
For more information, see our website at: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/athletics
For more information, see our website at: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/athletics
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
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