CURRICULUM NIGHT 2018
2019 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR SEMI-FINALISTS
Congratulations to our 2019 National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists! This year, RHS is proud to announce our six National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists: Rhea Gupta, Udit Kumar, Pranav Rajaram, Kush Saparia, Rami Sbahi, and Shweta Suri.
2018 HOLIDAY BAZAAR - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3
We will be hosting our 6th annual Holiday Bazaar. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5.00 but we encourage our guests to purchase tickets on line. All monies raised at this event go right back to support our students here at Rochester. We ask every parent that schedule permits, to come to our show.
Benefits of purchasing tickets on line:
1.Early Bird Admission
2.Only online ticket buyers are eligible for the prizes being given away by artists
3.The first 150 guests that buy tickets on line and are the 1st to line up that day will receive a free gift
4.Best selection
5.Avoid the crowds
6.Be the 1st to ride our Carriage ride with the Clydesdale horses
Click on the link below to like our page;
https://www.facebook.com/events/347052962431209/
To buy tickets click on the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-rochester-high-school-holiday-bazaar-tickets-42320891927
Help to make this the biggest and best event in Rochester. Kick off the Holidays with us!!!!
Benefits of purchasing tickets on line:
1.Early Bird Admission
2.Only online ticket buyers are eligible for the prizes being given away by artists
3.The first 150 guests that buy tickets on line and are the 1st to line up that day will receive a free gift
4.Best selection
5.Avoid the crowds
6.Be the 1st to ride our Carriage ride with the Clydesdale horses
Click on the link below to like our page;
https://www.facebook.com/events/347052962431209/
To buy tickets click on the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-rochester-high-school-holiday-bazaar-tickets-42320891927
Help to make this the biggest and best event in Rochester. Kick off the Holidays with us!!!!
NEW STUDENT MEET AND GREET
On Thursday, September 13 the RHS Counseling Department hosted a New Student Meet and Greet to give students new to RHS a chance to net work and meet with Administration and the Counseling Department.
STUDENT PICTURE DISTRIBUTION
Please have your student pick up his/her student picture outside the cafeteria during all three lunches on Monday, September 17 or Tuesday, September 18! Picture retake day will be October 9.
PSAT INFORMATION FOR JUNIORS
ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS:
Juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test) on Wednesday, October 10 here at RHS!
Other related dates:
Thursday, September 20-11th graders will be given a copy of “The PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide and practice PSAT/NMSQT test during 2nd hour junior meetings.
Thursday, October 4- all juniors will be called to the mall area during 2nd hour to prepare test answer sheets with demographic information (name, address, etc).
On test day, juniors must be at RHS and in assigned rooms by 7:30 AM. Students may NOT wear hats or bring backpacks. NO cell phones or electronic devices are allowed in the room. Snacks are allowed to be taken out at break time. REMEMBER! Students should be prepared with a picture ID and bring at least two #2 pencils with erasers. It is also highly recommended that they bring a calculator. The test will take about two and one-half hours to complete. Testing will take place in the F Hall and students will find room assignments posted in the halls the week of testing.
Juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test) on Wednesday, October 10 here at RHS!
Other related dates:
Thursday, September 20-11th graders will be given a copy of “The PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide and practice PSAT/NMSQT test during 2nd hour junior meetings.
Thursday, October 4- all juniors will be called to the mall area during 2nd hour to prepare test answer sheets with demographic information (name, address, etc).
On test day, juniors must be at RHS and in assigned rooms by 7:30 AM. Students may NOT wear hats or bring backpacks. NO cell phones or electronic devices are allowed in the room. Snacks are allowed to be taken out at break time. REMEMBER! Students should be prepared with a picture ID and bring at least two #2 pencils with erasers. It is also highly recommended that they bring a calculator. The test will take about two and one-half hours to complete. Testing will take place in the F Hall and students will find room assignments posted in the halls the week of testing.
SENIORS - INTERESTED IN NHS?
Attention Seniors: Do you dream of being part of the Rochester High National Honor Society? Well this is your last chance to apply. NHS applications will be available for seniors now in the counseling office and are due September 25th by 2:30 pm.
If you have any questions please see Mrs. Cosentino or Mrs. Messing
If you have any questions please see Mrs. Cosentino or Mrs. Messing
MakerSpace Donations
ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE INFORMATION
The Attendance Incentive will be the same as the previous year. For the 2018-2019 school year please refer to the following guidelines for attendance:
Students may choose to opt out of their semester final exams if they meet the following criteria:
Students must also meet one of the following academic criteria:
Points of Clarification:
1. Students who qualify for the final exam incentive will still have the option of taking the final exam. The grade will be calculated into the semester grade if it improves the final grade. These students will not have their grades lowered if they choose to take the exam.
2. The minimum grade criterion (77% in the class, or 65% and no missing assignments) must be fulfilled within five school days prior to the end of the semester or as directed by the teacher.
3. Disqualification due to suspension can take place up to and including exam days.
4. Absences for school business, such as field trips, athletic absences, or RCS testing, will not count toward the three absences. All other absences are counted the same, with the possible exception of religious holidays.
5. Every three tardies equal one absence.
6. Students can review their absences in StudentVUE. If a student reaches four absences or more in any one class they do not qualify for the incentive in any class.
7. Students who are scheduled to take the final exam and do not complete the final exam will receive an E. There is no make-up exam.
Students may choose to opt out of their semester final exams if they meet the following criteria:
- No more than three absences in any class for a semester
- No semester suspensions
Students must also meet one of the following academic criteria:
- Minimum grade of 77% in a class, OR
- Minimum grade of 65% AND no missing assignments or assessments in the class.
Points of Clarification:
1. Students who qualify for the final exam incentive will still have the option of taking the final exam. The grade will be calculated into the semester grade if it improves the final grade. These students will not have their grades lowered if they choose to take the exam.
2. The minimum grade criterion (77% in the class, or 65% and no missing assignments) must be fulfilled within five school days prior to the end of the semester or as directed by the teacher.
3. Disqualification due to suspension can take place up to and including exam days.
4. Absences for school business, such as field trips, athletic absences, or RCS testing, will not count toward the three absences. All other absences are counted the same, with the possible exception of religious holidays.
5. Every three tardies equal one absence.
6. Students can review their absences in StudentVUE. If a student reaches four absences or more in any one class they do not qualify for the incentive in any class.
7. Students who are scheduled to take the final exam and do not complete the final exam will receive an E. There is no make-up exam.
RHS STUDENT TEACHES FIRE SAFETY
Rochester High School Junior, Pawel Vijayakumar, taughter fire safety to refugees at the Rochester Fire Department on August 23, 2018. Pawel Vijayakumar teamed up with Samaritas New American Services and was able to provided the families that attended the event with safety kits. Please click below for more about Pawel's event!
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FEDS 201 UPDATE
OPENING FOOTBALL GAME 2018 VS. ADAMS
SENIOR ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
RHS PTSA
The Rochester High School PTSA Executive Board would like to extend a warm welcome to all new families, incoming 9th graders, and returning students and families. We are looking forward to another successful year! Here are a few pieces of information about the PTSA.
One & Done: ~ You can make a one-time, tax-deductible donation to help support the PTSA programs and events. This will be the only fundraiser sponsored by the PTSA for the 2018 - 2019 school year.
Membership: To become a RHS- PTSA member, please fill out the membership form and bring it to our first meeting on September 19th or have your student drop it off in the office. Memberships and direct donations support student enrichments and programs that PTSA provides for our students, educators, and classrooms. Membership also gives you a voice that is over 5 million members strong at a unit, district, state and national level. National PTA is the largest child-advocacy organization in the country with over 115 years of service!
PTSA Meetings / Principal Dialogue: Meetings are held 5 times per year and include updates regarding our school, PTSA and Rochester Community Schools happenings; a report from the Student Council E-Board; open dialogue with our Principal, the PTSA Executive Board, and PTSA committees. Meeting are at 7:00 p.m, except for the January meeting which will be at 9:30 a.m. Meeting dates are 9/19,11/7,1/9, 3/27 and 5/8.
*****Please join us for our first PTSA meeting on Wednesday, September 19th at 7:00 p.m.*****
PTSA 2018-19 Officers
President:
Debbie Jones
debra-l-jones@hotmail.com
Vice President:
Martina Alcock
martinaalcock@gmail.com
Treasurer:
Sandy Snyder
sandyjsn63@gmail.com
Secretary:
Maria Ebner-Smith
ebnersmith@hotmail.com
One & Done: ~ You can make a one-time, tax-deductible donation to help support the PTSA programs and events. This will be the only fundraiser sponsored by the PTSA for the 2018 - 2019 school year.
Membership: To become a RHS- PTSA member, please fill out the membership form and bring it to our first meeting on September 19th or have your student drop it off in the office. Memberships and direct donations support student enrichments and programs that PTSA provides for our students, educators, and classrooms. Membership also gives you a voice that is over 5 million members strong at a unit, district, state and national level. National PTA is the largest child-advocacy organization in the country with over 115 years of service!
PTSA Meetings / Principal Dialogue: Meetings are held 5 times per year and include updates regarding our school, PTSA and Rochester Community Schools happenings; a report from the Student Council E-Board; open dialogue with our Principal, the PTSA Executive Board, and PTSA committees. Meeting are at 7:00 p.m, except for the January meeting which will be at 9:30 a.m. Meeting dates are 9/19,11/7,1/9, 3/27 and 5/8.
*****Please join us for our first PTSA meeting on Wednesday, September 19th at 7:00 p.m.*****
PTSA 2018-19 Officers
President:
Debbie Jones
debra-l-jones@hotmail.com
Vice President:
Martina Alcock
martinaalcock@gmail.com
Treasurer:
Sandy Snyder
sandyjsn63@gmail.com
Secretary:
Maria Ebner-Smith
ebnersmith@hotmail.com

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RHS SPORTS
JOIN THE ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
You are invited to become part of the Falcon legacy and join the Rochester Athletic Booster Club. We are open to all adult community members and our primary goals are to support all Rochester High School Athletes and their sports programs. The Athletic Boosters Club raises most of its money through booster memberships, concession stand sales, social events and the Falcon Gala. Your support is important to us and we appreciate your membership.
Please complete the form below or visit the website at https://rhsfalcons.com/how-to-become-a-member/membership-form/
Rochester Athletic Booster are Making a Difference ‐ Over $160,000 awarded in the last 5 years!
EQUIPMENT ~ UNIFORMS ~ FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS ~ FIELD MAINTENANCE ~ MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
TEAM EVALUATION SOFTWARE ~ ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS ~ SOUND IMPROVEMENTS
Please complete the form below or visit the website at https://rhsfalcons.com/how-to-become-a-member/membership-form/
Rochester Athletic Booster are Making a Difference ‐ Over $160,000 awarded in the last 5 years!
EQUIPMENT ~ UNIFORMS ~ FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS ~ FIELD MAINTENANCE ~ MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
TEAM EVALUATION SOFTWARE ~ ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS ~ SOUND IMPROVEMENTS

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