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For the week of March 30th, 2020
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Rochester High School’s Deputy Curtis is well known for singing in the halls as he develops trust and relationships with RHS students. This week is no different. Deputy Curtis continues to connect with our students and our community with his new song, “Flatten the Curve” written about the Coronavirus outbreak.
Update From Dr. Shaner 3-23-2020
Dear RCS Families,
Thank you for your support and flexibility as our students and teachers begin settling into new learning environments this week. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the value you place on the wellness of our children and our community. Although circumstances are not ideal, we are honored to be on this journey with you. Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a stay-at-home executive order today for all Michiganders to combat the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, saying, “Stay home. Stay safe. Save lives.” The order goes into effect after midnight tonight and will last for at least the next three weeks. Although Gov. Whitmer extended school closures until at least April 13, 2020, Rochester Community Schools will remain closed until further notice.
Since information about the virus is changing on an hourly basis, we consider recommendations from the experts and proceed with an abundance of caution. There is nothing more important than the safety of our students and staff.
Public and private K-12 employees who support remote learning and other critical functions, such as food services, are considered essential workforce and are exempt from the governor’s order. To that end, Rochester Community Schools remains committed to providing food services to all children under the age of 18 and special education students under the age of 26 who need assistance. We will continue to adhere to universal precautions to ensure the safety of all students and staff. If new families (families who have not previously registered) require food service, they are invited to call (248) 726-4618 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. or email focfoodservice@rochester.k12.mi.us.
Hope and inspiration define us at Rochester Community Schools. Remote learning opportunities will also continue across our district as teachers, administrators and support staff reach out and make that connection with students and provide them with the continuity and support needed to help them through this unprecedented time.
We continue to compile resources that we hope our families find useful. Please visit our website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us and click on the Coronavirus, COVID-19, link at the top of the page.
The flexibility and patience of our community has been tremendous, and we are truly appreciative of your support. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please continue to use the Talk to Us feature on our website.
Sincerely,
Robert Shaner, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Thank you for your support and flexibility as our students and teachers begin settling into new learning environments this week. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the value you place on the wellness of our children and our community. Although circumstances are not ideal, we are honored to be on this journey with you. Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a stay-at-home executive order today for all Michiganders to combat the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, saying, “Stay home. Stay safe. Save lives.” The order goes into effect after midnight tonight and will last for at least the next three weeks. Although Gov. Whitmer extended school closures until at least April 13, 2020, Rochester Community Schools will remain closed until further notice.
Since information about the virus is changing on an hourly basis, we consider recommendations from the experts and proceed with an abundance of caution. There is nothing more important than the safety of our students and staff.
Public and private K-12 employees who support remote learning and other critical functions, such as food services, are considered essential workforce and are exempt from the governor’s order. To that end, Rochester Community Schools remains committed to providing food services to all children under the age of 18 and special education students under the age of 26 who need assistance. We will continue to adhere to universal precautions to ensure the safety of all students and staff. If new families (families who have not previously registered) require food service, they are invited to call (248) 726-4618 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. or email focfoodservice@rochester.k12.mi.us.
Hope and inspiration define us at Rochester Community Schools. Remote learning opportunities will also continue across our district as teachers, administrators and support staff reach out and make that connection with students and provide them with the continuity and support needed to help them through this unprecedented time.
We continue to compile resources that we hope our families find useful. Please visit our website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us and click on the Coronavirus, COVID-19, link at the top of the page.
The flexibility and patience of our community has been tremendous, and we are truly appreciative of your support. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please continue to use the Talk to Us feature on our website.
Sincerely,
Robert Shaner, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Updates for AP Students
On Tuesday, March 24th, College Board sent the letter below to all students who have registered for AP Exams.
Hi Student,
The health and safety of educators and students are the AP® Program's highest priorities. As schools and communities navigate the challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we'll support AP students with free, optional remote learning and at-home AP testing. These options will give you the opportunity to earn the college credit and placement you've been working toward all year.
AP Exam Administration
We surveyed 18,000 AP students and 91% indicated they want to complete this important step, urging us not to cancel their AP Exams.
The AP Program will invest heavily over the next month in the following ways:
View current information about 2020 AP Exams. The exam format, schedule, and other updates will be posted soon.
Daily Online Review AP Classes
Beginning on Wednesday, March 25th, you'll have access to free, live AP review lessons, delivered by AP teachers from across the country. The lessons will focus on reviewing the skills and concepts from the first 75% of the course.
These mobile -friendly classes are:
As we gather additional information and resources, we'll update the link found here and share updates by email and our social media channels.
Sincerely,
Advanced Placement Program
Hi Student,
The health and safety of educators and students are the AP® Program's highest priorities. As schools and communities navigate the challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we'll support AP students with free, optional remote learning and at-home AP testing. These options will give you the opportunity to earn the college credit and placement you've been working toward all year.
AP Exam Administration
We surveyed 18,000 AP students and 91% indicated they want to complete this important step, urging us not to cancel their AP Exams.
The AP Program will invest heavily over the next month in the following ways:
- For the 2019-20 exam administration only, you can take a 45-minute online exam at home. Note: Students taking Art and Design: 2D, Art and Design: 3D, Computer Science Principles, Drawing, Research, and Seminar will not take online exams. AP scores for these courses will be based on work submitted via their respective digital portfolios. Each AP subject will have two different testing dates so you can choose when you want to take the exam.
- The exam will only include topics and skills most AP teachers already covered in class by early March.
- The exam questions are designed in ways that prevent cheating. We use a range of digital security tools and techniques, including plagiarism detection software, to protect the integrity of the exams.
- You'll be able to take these streamlined exams on any device you have access to—computer, tablet, or smartphone. Taking a photo of handwritten work will also be an option.
- We know that not all students have access to the internet or a device. If you need mobile tools or internet access you can reach us directly to let us know.
- We'll continue to support you with free resources through exam day. And while we encourage students to wait until closer to the test date to decide, any student already registered for an exam can choose to cancel at no charge.
View current information about 2020 AP Exams. The exam format, schedule, and other updates will be posted soon.
Daily Online Review AP Classes
Beginning on Wednesday, March 25th, you'll have access to free, live AP review lessons, delivered by AP teachers from across the country. The lessons will focus on reviewing the skills and concepts from the first 75% of the course.
These mobile -friendly classes are:
- Designed to be used alongside work that may be given by schools
- Recorded and will be available on-demand so you can access them any time
- Not dependent on current AP teachers continuing instruction
- View the schedule of classes.
As we gather additional information and resources, we'll update the link found here and share updates by email and our social media channels.
Sincerely,
Advanced Placement Program
Congratulations Kethan!
Congratulations to Kethan G. on winning a scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. He was recognized as one of our nations most academically talented students. Kethan will be able to use this scholarship to the college of his choice! Rochester High School is so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! Way to go Falcons!
Remote Learning Class List
With remote learning going live across the district, we have put together a document that includes online class access codes, class websites, hyperlinks, etc. Click here to view online class access codes. Please check email regularly for communication from teachers and reach out to them with any class-specific questions.
On Friday, March 20th, remote learning will begin for secondary students. Our goal is to provide meaningful learning opportunities for students based on their current course schedule. Students will be encouraged, not required, to complete the activities/tasks provided. A daily schedule and expectations are provided above.
*Support hours are reserved for contact with counselors, learning consultants, teacher consultants, speech pathologists, social workers, psychologists, interventionists, or special education therapists.
Teachers will post material or email students by 8:00 AM each day that your class period is in session. We anticipate teachers to include material such as notes, videos, instruction, class discussions, or provide other learning opportunities.
Expectations of Secondary Students
*Support hours are reserved for contact with counselors, learning consultants, teacher consultants, speech pathologists, social workers, psychologists, interventionists, or special education therapists.
Teachers will post material or email students by 8:00 AM each day that your class period is in session. We anticipate teachers to include material such as notes, videos, instruction, class discussions, or provide other learning opportunities.
Expectations of Secondary Students
- Check your student district email and/or Remind texts daily about coursework, lessons, and/or content. You should receive information from teachers based on the schedule of daily interactions above.
- Use proper netiquette for online learning (see below).
- Attendance won’t be taken, but you are encouraged to participate as much as you can.
- No grades will be given during remote learning, but you may be receiving feedback on submitted work.
- If you don’t understand something, contact your teacher the same day, if possible. Please understand they may not be able to respond right away.
- If you don’t receive communication from a teacher on the day of your class, please be patient.
- Use respectful behavior and language
- Stick to appropriate topic discussions
- Wear school appropriate clothing if you are attending meetings via video
- Be honest, do not plagiarize or copy others’ work
- Treat others online as you would want to be treated in person
Food Service Update
During this unprecedented time, we are pleased to provide our families food service. All children under the age of 18 are eligible to receive a bagged breakfast and lunch from March 17 – April 5. All meals are free of charge, but must be preordered by Friday, March 20. Children do not have to be registered with Rochester Community Schools to participate in this program.
Orders can be placed by calling the food service office at (248) 726-4618 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or emailing focfoodservice@rochester.k12.mi.us. This is a one-time call. You do not need to place additional orders throughout the duration of the program.
Email registrations should include:
Pick up dates:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Pick up locations:
When registering for the program, please designate a school where you can pick up the food. Locations are at all elementary school receiving areas and the Rochester High School receiving area. You can select one of the following locations:
If families who pre-ordered meals during the school closure no longer need this service, please email the change in status to Food Services at: focfoodservice@rochester.k12.mi.us, and include the following information:
If you have any questions or if you require further assistance, please contact Tracy Hizer at thizer@rochester.k12.mi.us, or use the Talk to Us feature on our website.
Orders can be placed by calling the food service office at (248) 726-4618 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or emailing focfoodservice@rochester.k12.mi.us. This is a one-time call. You do not need to place additional orders throughout the duration of the program.
Email registrations should include:
- Family name
- Phone number and email address
- Number of children under the age of 18
- Number of meals for breakfast for a one-day order
- Number of meals for lunch for a one-day order
- Name of building pick-up site
Pick up dates:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Pick up locations:
When registering for the program, please designate a school where you can pick up the food. Locations are at all elementary school receiving areas and the Rochester High School receiving area. You can select one of the following locations:
- Baldwin, 4325 Bannister
- Brewster, 1535 Brewster
- Brooklands, 490 E. Auburn
- Delta Kelly, 3880 Adams
- Hamlin, 270 W. Hamlin
- Hampton, 530 Hampton
- Hugger, 5050 Sheldon
- Long Meadow, 450 Allston
- McGregor, 1101 W. First
- Meadow Brook, 2350 Munster
- Musson, 3500 Dutton
- North Hill, 1385 Mahaffey
- University Hills, 600 Croydon
- Rochester High School, 180 S. Livernois (University Drive Entrance)
If families who pre-ordered meals during the school closure no longer need this service, please email the change in status to Food Services at: focfoodservice@rochester.k12.mi.us, and include the following information:
- Family name
- Number of students
- Pick-up location that you designated
If you have any questions or if you require further assistance, please contact Tracy Hizer at thizer@rochester.k12.mi.us, or use the Talk to Us feature on our website.
Blessings in a Backpack
A coordinated community effort is being initiated by Blessings in a Backpack to provide meals beginning on Wednesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. in the Reuther Middle School parking lot, 1430 E. Auburn Road.
Any child on the free or reduced lunch program qualifies for this service. To prepare for distribution, families must place an order to sahearn@rochester.k12.mi.us. Families can pick up their food each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Reuther Middle School.
If you have any questions or if you require further assistance for Blessings in a Backpack, please contact Sharon Ahearn at sahearn@rochester.k12.mi.us, or use the Talk to Us feature on our website.
Any child on the free or reduced lunch program qualifies for this service. To prepare for distribution, families must place an order to sahearn@rochester.k12.mi.us. Families can pick up their food each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Reuther Middle School.
If you have any questions or if you require further assistance for Blessings in a Backpack, please contact Sharon Ahearn at sahearn@rochester.k12.mi.us, or use the Talk to Us feature on our website.
Unplanned Art Contest
To enter, send a photo of your creation to rochesterptacouncil@gmail.com by 11 p.m. on the Friday due-date. Include the student's name, grade and school. The contest is only open to RCS and only one entry per student is allowed each week.
Prizes will be awarded based on creativity and technique. Each Sunday, one winner will be announced in each of the following grade-level divisions: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Weekly winners will receive a $15 Michaels gift card.
For the weekly theme announcement, you can follow on Facebook. Search “Rochester Community PTA Council” or click this link: https://www.facebook.com/Rochester-Community-PTA-Council-136163573067017/. You can also email: rochesterptacouncil@gmail.com.
Prizes will be awarded based on creativity and technique. Each Sunday, one winner will be announced in each of the following grade-level divisions: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Weekly winners will receive a $15 Michaels gift card.
For the weekly theme announcement, you can follow on Facebook. Search “Rochester Community PTA Council” or click this link: https://www.facebook.com/Rochester-Community-PTA-Council-136163573067017/. You can also email: rochesterptacouncil@gmail.com.
Class of 2020 Scholars
Congratulations to our seniors that are being recognized as our three Scholar Levels for the Class of 2020. We have included a challenge form for you to use if you have a standardized test score, taken prior to December 31, 2019 that was not received by the district. If you believe the level of recognition is incorrect, or have a missing test score, please forward the form with necessary backup by email to our registrar kgarr@rochester.k12.mi.us.
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Scholars of Achievement |
Scholars of Highest Distinction |
Scholars of Distinction |
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Jesika Kate Abolins
Michael Terry Armstrong Deema Attar Osayd Bahauddin Addison Lisa Curtin Alexia Marin Czerwien Abigail Grace Delaere Rohin Jaydeep Deolekar Mary Rose Derkacz Hector Iram Dominguez Rojas Arbaz Farooquee Melanie Kaitlynn Gibson Alexandra Kay Glaspie Gnana Prasuna Dutt Gullanki Haoyuan Hou Njenga Robert Kamau Yennah Young Kim Alessio Laura Brian Timothy LeBel Olivia Monet Leonard Edmon Suhail Lewis Emily Lynn Liu Joe Miles Malatesta Julia Malysh Bridget Ann Mardusha Legacee Fairchild Mayes Jasper Paddon Najar Kaitlynn Marie Ostenoski Cameron Jacob Perozich Nicholas Brynolf Peterson Madeline Elizabeth Pleune Shravya Van-Aravind Ramesh Alexander Sebastian Reeve Michael Joseph Sandoval Emma Louise Scharfenberg Chloe Mae Schultz-Kellett Davide Edoardo Seikaly Kishan Ashish Shah Enido Shyti Muhammed Sillah Sungjun Song Nicholas James Stathakios Sidney Lynn Swart Adam Stewart Tan Bhavya Thotakura Victoria Rose Toutant Beatriz Vezzaro Britto Cole Patrick Wheatley Camden Michael Williams Sophia Frances Williams Peyton Randall Youngblood Evia Zaka |
Daphne Elizabeth Agapiou
Rakhshan Syed Al-Neyam Ashley Elizabeth Alt Karan Arora Parasar Athmakuri Yoojin Bae Rishma Balakrishnan Claire Frances Benson Magd Boutany Kellen Gerard Burke Meghan Dodaballapur Brendan Jon Eaton Kendall Josephine Evans Deborah Rachel George Kethan Reddy Gudi Nikhil Christopher Gupta Robert Wayne Edward Gwiazdowski Kyla Renee Hotton Connor Gehres Jordan Philip Konrad Karpinski Javeria Siraj Khan Alexander Paul Korb Alice Elizabeth Kuitula Grace Lynn Liu Olivia Simone Lockhart Ian Kenneth McIntosh Max Jonas Morhard Ornan Porkezh Nepolian Mario Francis Prisciandaro Camryn Diane Remick Akhilesh Saravanan Zoe Elizabeth Sawdon Hannah Wen Xue Schurman Maya Shih Mitchell Dean Skoegard Dominic Alan Smyth Thejas Varma Pawel Bartosz Vijayakumar Andrew Yang Anupama Siri Yetukuri |
Adrian Alexander Adiwidjaja
Joshua Alexander Alcock John Joseph Arvan Hayden Andrew Bearre Brett Steven Benedettini Vamsi Dhar Bidthanapally Harjun Singh Buttar Regina Cabrera Hernandez Yezi Cai Katelyn Mary Capitani Alexia Marin Czerwien Erik Daniel Elmore Leona Rose Falconer Gunnar Louis Foster Aryn Nichole Gallacher Sergio Remo Guerra Savannah Kristina Haque Jack Richard Harding Evan William Hayen Mima Higashi Cole Thomas Jones Meghan Elise Jones Edward Jung Kang Joseph John Kocenda Laura Donna Kucera Pegi Laci Alexander Remington Maschke Brianna Kay Mazur Jack Michael Mickley Roseleen Clare Murphy Anna Nickel Niki Ghanshyam Patel Prem Sunilbhai Patel Carly Marie Rodman Kotaro James Seguchi Lauren Elizabeth Stevenson Kazuki Takenouchi David Rockne Tan Hannah Grace Tiller Ava Grace VanVleck Fabrizio Vazquez-Vargas Roshni Veeramachaneni Lauren Gutierrez Velez Sidharth Veluthakkal Melodie Wong |
Attention Graduating Seniors
The Rochester Community Schools Foundation is pleased to offer families so many opportunities to collect and treasure the memories of their years at RCS! You can now order signature banners, personalized lawn signs and commencement DVDs.
Two simple ways to place an order:
2020 Senior Graduation DVDs, Lawn Signs and Banners Flyer
All orders must be received by April 30, 2020
Do you want to leave a long lasting memory for your student at their high school to come back to in the future and reminisce? Consider permanently engraving his/her name on a plate and designating a seat in the high school auditorium for the "Best Seat in the House"!Click on the following attachment for more information:
RCS Best Seat In The House
Have you purchased all your beautiful RCS school mascot keepsake ornaments? There's no wait time, they are available for pick up all year! Click on the following attachment to see the ornaments:
RCS Keepsake Ornament
Congratulations and best of luck to all the graduating RCS students!
Two simple ways to place an order:
- Online by clicking here: 2020 Graduation Orders
- Complete and submit form by clicking here: Order Form
2020 Senior Graduation DVDs, Lawn Signs and Banners Flyer
All orders must be received by April 30, 2020
Do you want to leave a long lasting memory for your student at their high school to come back to in the future and reminisce? Consider permanently engraving his/her name on a plate and designating a seat in the high school auditorium for the "Best Seat in the House"!Click on the following attachment for more information:
RCS Best Seat In The House
Have you purchased all your beautiful RCS school mascot keepsake ornaments? There's no wait time, they are available for pick up all year! Click on the following attachment to see the ornaments:
RCS Keepsake Ornament
Congratulations and best of luck to all the graduating RCS students!
A Look Back at the Class of 1990!
New Feature for Reporting Absences
We are excited to try a new feature in ParentVUE for reporting all-day absences using ParentVue via a web browser or the mobile app. For now, this pilot will be open for all students in grades 6–12 and is now live in ParentVUE. Since this is a pilot, we appreciate your patience as we fine-tune the settings and process. We would also love to hear your feedback if you get a chance to try this new way of reporting absences. Click the PDF below for instructions and details on this process.
Reporting absences through ParentVUE is completely optional. You may still choose to contact the RHS attendance office as you have before. Partial day absences will still need to be called in to the attendance office.
For ParentVUE tech support and feedback, please email rcsvuehelp@rochester.k12.mi.us.
Reporting absences through ParentVUE is completely optional. You may still choose to contact the RHS attendance office as you have before. Partial day absences will still need to be called in to the attendance office.
For ParentVUE tech support and feedback, please email rcsvuehelp@rochester.k12.mi.us.
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Hometown Hustle
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The Rochester Community Schools Foundation (RCSF) is excited to host the annual
Hometown Hustle Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 8 a.m. Chief Financial Credit Union 200 Diversion St. in Rochester In celebration of our 15th anniversary, the City of Rochester City Council has approved a One-Mile Color Fun Run for all ages to be held prior to the annual 5K! There will be two different start times and two different course maps at one starting and ending point all for a great cause, the students of RCS! Proceeds from the fun run/walk will be donated to the district's Social-Emotional Wellness initiatives to help expand our resources to care for the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally. Click here to learn more: 2019 social-emotional learning video.The event brings together over 1,500 community members of all ages to enjoy fitness, family time and some color this year! The 5K will remain a chip-timed race through a beautiful picturesque route capturing the historic neighborhoods of Downtown Rochester, the Rochester Municipal Park, and the Paint Creek and Clinton River Trails. The one-mile color fun run will not be timed and will not overlap or interfere with the 5K as it takes a right turn on Diversion and Mill. Registration is now open. For more information, click on Registration for 2020 Hometown Hustle. Look forward to seeing you there! Thank you for your support! |
Join NHS!
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You excel. You serve. You lead. You succeed. You have a true thirst for challenge … and accomplishment. Membership in National Honor Society (NHS) may be an ideal fit for you! Applications will be available on the RHS NHS website starting March 1st and will be due April 13th. We are accepting applications from current sophomores and juniors who have a 3.5 GPA and our involved in their school and community. An application should include a GPA of 3.5 or higher, membership in school activities and involvement in the community. If your child meets this criteria, please encourage them to apply today at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyS_Gxnp9VvEA76Z55Zet3XeWv1ErBXU3pQui-LJvqIThQUQ/viewform |
Spotlight on Instruction
Mrs. Painter and Mrs. Kavalar's LA10 class has been exploring the Harlem Renaissance through poetry. They have read and analyzed several pieces of poetry looking for common themes and identifying poetic elements. Now it's time to write their literary analysis essays. Students use a sequence of, "Notice-Appreciate-Wonder" to look closely at the various parts of a literary essay and the purposes for each of those parts. Later a discussion is held to uncover the complexities and relationships between the two. Using the thinking routine "B-Sure-2", a routine for learning from examples and planning forward, the class generates features that they need to be sure to incorporate into their own writing. These teachers know that learning is a consequence of thinking. Through scaffolding the thinking needed to write their essays, students' understanding will deepen and the primary focus at this time is on learning over a mere completion of work.
Senior All Night Party on June 3rd
Tickets for our annual Senior All-Night Party are still available! Tickets are $100 - no refunds are given.
To purchase:
1. Download and print a Student Permission and Waiver Form below and pay one of two ways:
To purchase:
1. Download and print a Student Permission and Waiver Form below and pay one of two ways:
- Online using RCS Online Payment Systems. Print your receipt and attach to waiver form.
- By check payable to Rochester Community Schools with a memo line of Rochester SANP.
- Delivering in person to the RHS Main Office.
- Mailing them to RHS Senior All Night Party. 180 S. Livernois, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
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The Latest in RHS SportsClick to view the RHS spring sports schedule.
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