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April 15, 2019
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NO SCHOOL - FRIDAY, APRIL 19
There will be no school Friday, April 19, 2019.
HONORS CONVOCATION DATE CHANGE
Rochester High School’s 2019 Honors Convocation has been changed and will now be held on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS Auditorium. Honors Convocation forms were due to the Counseling Office on April 10. Any awards you receive notification of after the April 10 date will not be included in the program but may be announced at the ceremony. We apologize for this inconvenience and look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, May 15.
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
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Mr. Crites teaches German 2, 4, and 5, and AP German at RHS. A guest speaker from Germany, Patrick Groß, gave the German students a presentation about his time in Ghana. He worked for the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ for short), in other words a development cooperation. Patrick presented about the history of Ghana, its culture, and how German companies, like GIZ, work with Ghanaians to enhance their lifestyle and fulfill “sustainable development goals.” In addition, students learned economic and sustainable growth vocabulary during the presentation. The students also reflected on prior knowledge and were asked to share their thoughts. During the presentation, students were also taught certain phrases in Twi, which is the native language of Ghana in German.
SPRING PLAY - THE STING
SENIORS WHO ATTENDED McGREGOR
RHS Seniors! be sure to show your McGregor Elementary School Pride. The McGregor Community invites you to a clap out to celebrate your High School Graduation. Walk the Halls of McGregor as our students and staff honor your accomplishment. Be sure to show our Kids what it means to have Falcon Pride. KEEP CALM and COUGAR ON!!
DRESS CODE
PTSA HEALTH & WELLNESS COMMITTEE TOILETRY COLLECTION
RHS RECOGNIZES STUDENTS WITH ALL A'S FIRST SEMESTER
SEAL OF BILITERACY APPLICATION
In January 2018, the Michigan Department of Education introduced the Seal of Biliteracy to recognize high school seniors who are able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in a world language, in addition to English. This seal provides evidence of linguistic skills that are attractive to future employers and college admission offices, in addition to preparing students with 21st century skills that will benefit them in the labor market and a global society. Students may apply either in the second semester of junior year or in the first semester of senior year. This application window is open for current juniors only. In order for students to be considered for this recognition, they must meet the following criteria:
1. Students must demonstrate a proficiency level of Intermediate High (as described by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) in a world language.
2. Students must demonstrate proficiency in English by meeting MDE high school graduation requirements or its alternative.
3. English Language Learners (ELLs) must have earned a level 2.5 or higher on the ACCESS 2.0 assessment.
4. All students must fulfill the graduation requirements in all other content areas.
At this time, Rochester Community Schools is offering students the opportunity to earn the Seal based upon proficiency in any one language. In order to assess proficiency, the district will administer several state-approved assessments for students who wish to qualify. These assessments will be administered in conjunction with the Credit by Exam tests held at Stoney Creek High School on May 11th at 9:00a.m.
Registration for seniors only will be during the first semester of senior year; this registration window is for current juniors only. Registration is a two part process.
Part 1: Students must complete this online application using their RCS credentials: Seal of Biliteracy
Part 2: After completing this application, students who need to take the assessments will be sent a link to complete payment for testing. Please note that there may be a delay in receiving the link during spring break. Assessments cost $25 and must be paid for no later than April 26, 2019 or students may not test. Every effort will be made to accommodate every language spoken throughout the district, but it may not be possible to earn the Seal of Biliteracy for a language for which a commercial assessment has not been developed.
For more information on the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy, please visit the Michigan Department of Education’s website. Should any questions arise, please contact Elizabeth Arcangeli, World Language Curriculum Coordinator at earcangeli@rochester.k12.mi.us. We look forward to celebrating this impressive accomplishment with our students and staff.
What? Seal of Biliteracy testing
Who? Juniors
When? Saturday, May 11, 2019
Where? Stoney Creek High School
Cost? $25
How? Complete the online application above
1. Students must demonstrate a proficiency level of Intermediate High (as described by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) in a world language.
2. Students must demonstrate proficiency in English by meeting MDE high school graduation requirements or its alternative.
3. English Language Learners (ELLs) must have earned a level 2.5 or higher on the ACCESS 2.0 assessment.
4. All students must fulfill the graduation requirements in all other content areas.
At this time, Rochester Community Schools is offering students the opportunity to earn the Seal based upon proficiency in any one language. In order to assess proficiency, the district will administer several state-approved assessments for students who wish to qualify. These assessments will be administered in conjunction with the Credit by Exam tests held at Stoney Creek High School on May 11th at 9:00a.m.
Registration for seniors only will be during the first semester of senior year; this registration window is for current juniors only. Registration is a two part process.
Part 1: Students must complete this online application using their RCS credentials: Seal of Biliteracy
Part 2: After completing this application, students who need to take the assessments will be sent a link to complete payment for testing. Please note that there may be a delay in receiving the link during spring break. Assessments cost $25 and must be paid for no later than April 26, 2019 or students may not test. Every effort will be made to accommodate every language spoken throughout the district, but it may not be possible to earn the Seal of Biliteracy for a language for which a commercial assessment has not been developed.
For more information on the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy, please visit the Michigan Department of Education’s website. Should any questions arise, please contact Elizabeth Arcangeli, World Language Curriculum Coordinator at earcangeli@rochester.k12.mi.us. We look forward to celebrating this impressive accomplishment with our students and staff.
What? Seal of Biliteracy testing
Who? Juniors
When? Saturday, May 11, 2019
Where? Stoney Creek High School
Cost? $25
How? Complete the online application above
SANP UPDATE
Senior Parents – Reminder to sign up your student for the Senior All Night Party!! The $100 price has been extended for a limited time. This is a really fun night for the seniors, with food, entertainment, games, and LOTS of prizes. Over 200 seniors are already signed up, so don’t miss the chance for your student to attend….sign up today!
All the information, permission slip, and online payment link are available at https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/rochester-high-school/pages/6550/senior-information
If you would like to sponsor a Senior for the party, please contact Lori Schneck at l.schneck82@gmail.com or Maria Ebner-Smith at ebnersmith@hotmail.com.
All the information, permission slip, and online payment link are available at https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/rochester-high-school/pages/6550/senior-information
If you would like to sponsor a Senior for the party, please contact Lori Schneck at l.schneck82@gmail.com or Maria Ebner-Smith at ebnersmith@hotmail.com.
HOMETOWN HUSTLE
CLASS OF 2019 LAWN SIGNS & COMMENCEMENT DVDS
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OUCARES - BECOMING AN ENTREPRENEUR
MEETING DATES
PTSA Meetings are held in the Media Center at 7:00 (unless otherwise noted) on the following dates:
May 8
Athletic Booster Meetings are held in the Media Center at 6:00 on the following dates:
May 13, June 10
Senior All Night Party Meetings are held in the Media Center at 7:00 on the following dates:
April 15, May 6
May 8
Athletic Booster Meetings are held in the Media Center at 6:00 on the following dates:
May 13, June 10
Senior All Night Party Meetings are held in the Media Center at 7:00 on the following dates:
April 15, May 6
RHS SPORTS
