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For the week of May 11th, 2020
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#FalconStrong
Thank You Teachers!
Mrs. Greve, our school psychologist, is another RHS resource to provide social/emotional resources to families and connect with students and parents. Please click on the picture on the right to connect with Mrs. Greve.
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Seniors- Share Your RHS Memories!
Seniors, RHS is creating the annual Senior video and is looking for stories of inspiration from your years at RHS to share with others.
This year, we’d like you to record yourselves telling about your inspiring moments and to submit them to us for possible inclusion into our commencement video compilation.
Select one or more of the five possible “memory prompts”
1.A teacher I really appreciated is… because…
2.A moment I was proud to be a falcon was…
3.My most exciting classroom moment at RHS was…
4.My most memorable experience at RHS was when…
5.A moment for me that defined RHS spirit was…
If you have experiences to tell about for more than one of the five above, you are welcome to share them all! (Please record each one as a separate video.)
Give enough detail so that someone who does not go to RHS would understand the story. If mentioning a teacher, refer to them by their correct prefix and last name, such as Mr. DeLuca or Mrs. Miesch.
How to submit your videos:
Video recording guidelines:
Questions? Feel free to email Mr. Amore, RHS Interim assistant principal, or Ms. Harris, media specialist.
Thank you Falcons! We’re looking forward to your videos!
This year, we’d like you to record yourselves telling about your inspiring moments and to submit them to us for possible inclusion into our commencement video compilation.
Select one or more of the five possible “memory prompts”
1.A teacher I really appreciated is… because…
2.A moment I was proud to be a falcon was…
3.My most exciting classroom moment at RHS was…
4.My most memorable experience at RHS was when…
5.A moment for me that defined RHS spirit was…
If you have experiences to tell about for more than one of the five above, you are welcome to share them all! (Please record each one as a separate video.)
Give enough detail so that someone who does not go to RHS would understand the story. If mentioning a teacher, refer to them by their correct prefix and last name, such as Mr. DeLuca or Mrs. Miesch.
How to submit your videos:
- Submit videos on the RHS Senior Memories Video - submission form at https://bit.ly/rhsseniors2020 by Friday, May 15th.
Video recording guidelines:
- 10-30 seconds in length
- Record yourself from approximately mid-body on up.
- Dress nicely (top half only needed).
- Speak loudly and clearly.
- Speak in a conversational tone, like you’re telling the story to a friend.
- Look at the camera the entire time.
- Record yourself against a blank wall or very neutral backdrop.
- Record in a location with as little background noise as possible.
- Record with your phone in landscape mode, not portrait.
- Be sure your phone is stationary, on a tripod or table. Use books if you need to get the phone higher. Ideally, you want the camera to be at your eye level or slightly higher. Do NOT hold your phone while you are recording. No matter how hard you try, you will not be able to get a steady shot.
- Frame your face well. It should be in the center of the picture (from left to right) and the top of your head should be about 2-3 fingers from the top of the frame.
- Make sure your lighting is good. Ideally, you want a soft, diffused light right in front of your face, so record yourself looking at a window, NOT with a window behind you. If it is too bright outside, move to another room and put a lamp behind the camera.
Questions? Feel free to email Mr. Amore, RHS Interim assistant principal, or Ms. Harris, media specialist.
Thank you Falcons! We’re looking forward to your videos!
2020 Yearbook Update
12th grade- Books will be mailed directly to your home. You can expect them to arrive in early June. If your address has RECENTLY changed please notify jhuvaere@rochester.k12.mi.us ASAP!
9th-11th grade: Students will receive their yearbooks in the fall when we return to school.
A VERY Limited number of books are available for purchase on the Jostens website. Use link below to purchase.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1063472/Rochester-High-School/
Questions?
EMAIL Mrs. Huvaere
jhuvaere@rochester.k12.mi.us
9th-11th grade: Students will receive their yearbooks in the fall when we return to school.
A VERY Limited number of books are available for purchase on the Jostens website. Use link below to purchase.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1063472/Rochester-High-School/
Questions?
EMAIL Mrs. Huvaere
jhuvaere@rochester.k12.mi.us
Thank You Frontline Workers from RHS Key Club!
Rochester HS Band Senior Class of 2020
Junior Ambassador/Executive Youth Board
Neighborhood House: Junior Ambassador/Executive Youth Board
Overview
In an effort to help prepare area youth to become future leaders and responsible, caring citizens, Neighborhood House offers local students the opportunity to sit on our Junior Ambassador/Executive Youth Board. This board is responsible for setting the agenda and leading the Neighborhood House Youth Committee. Neighborhood House is looking for outstanding high school students in the greater Rochester community who are willing to serve a one- year term in this youth leadership capacity within the Neighborhood House organization.
The following schools may have one representative on the Executive Youth Board:
Please click the link below to view the application and more information.
Overview
In an effort to help prepare area youth to become future leaders and responsible, caring citizens, Neighborhood House offers local students the opportunity to sit on our Junior Ambassador/Executive Youth Board. This board is responsible for setting the agenda and leading the Neighborhood House Youth Committee. Neighborhood House is looking for outstanding high school students in the greater Rochester community who are willing to serve a one- year term in this youth leadership capacity within the Neighborhood House organization.
The following schools may have one representative on the Executive Youth Board:
- Rochester High School
- Adams High School
- Stoney Creek High School
- Avondale High School
- At-Large
Please click the link below to view the application and more information.
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Student Council Ballet 2020-21
The official ballot for the RHS student council for the 2020-2021 school year: https://forms.gle/Bw6gg85g7Xkhzuc9A
Throughout the ballot you will be selecting people from your grade to represent you throughout the year. Think about selecting the people from your grade that you think have the qualities to lead the school.
Throughout the ballot you will be selecting people from your grade to represent you throughout the year. Think about selecting the people from your grade that you think have the qualities to lead the school.
Congratulations RCS Reflection Winners!
Zoom Booster Club Meeting
There will be a Booster Club meeting on Monday, May 11 at 6:00 via Zoom. The attachments below include the meeting agenda and the minutes from February's meeting. The Zoom link is:
https://educationpost.zoom.us/j/9823451920
https://educationpost.zoom.us/j/9823451920
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Current RHS Students
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Are you interested in broadening your leadership skills? Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the RHS community by becoming a PTSA Student Committee Leader! Engage! Connect! Succeed! Application deadline April 27th Apply here: https://bit.ly/PTSAStudentLeaderApplication More info: https://bit.ly/PTSAStudentLeaderInfo |
Academic Center Virtual Drop In Hours
Hello Falcon Family,
The Academic Center drop in service has gone virtual. Jeff, George and I have been practicing our Zoom skills and we are ready to open our virtual door to help support students. We are offering Academic Center drop in hours every T/Th starting at 11:00. We are able to open up multiple “chat” rooms depending on what students need. Please share this with your students. Below you will find the Zoom meeting ID and password that we will be using T/Th until the end of the school year.
Academic Center Drop In Hours T/TH at 11:00
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98548270388?pwd=WnE1MHBDSk8yQkVNZ0FuQU1raHExUT09
Meeting ID: 985 4827 0388
Password: 0J89Hc
The Academic Center drop in service has gone virtual. Jeff, George and I have been practicing our Zoom skills and we are ready to open our virtual door to help support students. We are offering Academic Center drop in hours every T/Th starting at 11:00. We are able to open up multiple “chat” rooms depending on what students need. Please share this with your students. Below you will find the Zoom meeting ID and password that we will be using T/Th until the end of the school year.
Academic Center Drop In Hours T/TH at 11:00
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98548270388?pwd=WnE1MHBDSk8yQkVNZ0FuQU1raHExUT09
Meeting ID: 985 4827 0388
Password: 0J89Hc
Honor Your Senior!
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Who's Your Falcon Awards
A Message From the New Staff at RHS
Teacher Appreciation Week
Dear RCS Community,
Tuesday, May 5, is the day the nation celebrates and honors our teachers. Now, more than ever, the current learning environment has turned a spotlight on our schools and shown the greater community what we have always known: that teachers, counselors, administrators and support staff are our everyday heroes.
Rochester Community Schools’ teachers continue to lead by example. They bring their personal best to work every day and inspire a love of learning, even under the most difficult circumstances.
We invite you to join us in thanking our outstanding educators and dedicated professionals for personally connecting with our students, teaching life lessons alongside curriculum, and excelling in areas beyond what their training had prepared them to do.
Our teachers are at the heart of RCS pride in excellence.
Sincerely,
Robert Shaner, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Tuesday, May 5, is the day the nation celebrates and honors our teachers. Now, more than ever, the current learning environment has turned a spotlight on our schools and shown the greater community what we have always known: that teachers, counselors, administrators and support staff are our everyday heroes.
Rochester Community Schools’ teachers continue to lead by example. They bring their personal best to work every day and inspire a love of learning, even under the most difficult circumstances.
We invite you to join us in thanking our outstanding educators and dedicated professionals for personally connecting with our students, teaching life lessons alongside curriculum, and excelling in areas beyond what their training had prepared them to do.
Our teachers are at the heart of RCS pride in excellence.
Sincerely,
Robert Shaner, Ph.D.
Superintendent
College Application or Personal Statement Questions?
Ask Mrs. Schrems!
Any junior looking for guidance with writing their college application essay/personal statement can contact Mrs. Schrems at jschrems@rochester.k12.mi.us from now until the end of August. She is able to brainstorm ideas with you over zoom, read/edit drafts and work with you until you have a finished product you are proud of!
NHS Spring Ceremony
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NHS Induction of New Members and Deduction of our Senior Members
The 2019-2020 NHS Spring Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 19th at 6 PM. The Ceremony will take place virtually and you will be receiving more information on Friday, May 8th when new members are notified of their acceptance for the 2020-2021 school year. We wanted to get the date out to you so that you can mark your calendars. Remember to take care of yourself and family during this time. Please contact Mrs. Messing (kmessingmirabito@rcs-k12.us) or Mrs. Cosentino (acosentino@rcs-k12.us) if you have any questions or concerns. |
NHS Math Application
Join Math NHS! We're accepting 2020-2021 Sophomores through Seniors who are passionate about Math and want to celebrate and there that passion with others. The application is open starting now through June 15th. Current members will have to re-apply.
https://forms.gle/oBBApT8xdGaB1cqR8
https://forms.gle/oBBApT8xdGaB1cqR8
Join Science NHS!
The Rochester High School Science NHS chapter is now accepting applications for the 2020/2021 school year!
Science NHS is sponsored by Mrs. Slomka and meets on the 1st Monday of each month after school at 2:40 in D132. Members will collaborate to bring science opportunities to the community by participating in events such as Science Fairs at elementary schools, Dinosaur Hill fossil excavation, supporting other science clubs at RHS (EX. Science Olympiad & HOSA), setting/cleaning up labs for science teachers before and after school, growing plants in courtyard, Virtual Autopsy experience, mini-lessons for elementary school students and Inviting local scientists to speak with the members of SNHS, and tutoring science students. Members must be either current juniors and seniors that are enrolled in their third year of science.
Interested students may apply using this link:
bit.ly/rocsnhs
Science NHS is sponsored by Mrs. Slomka and meets on the 1st Monday of each month after school at 2:40 in D132. Members will collaborate to bring science opportunities to the community by participating in events such as Science Fairs at elementary schools, Dinosaur Hill fossil excavation, supporting other science clubs at RHS (EX. Science Olympiad & HOSA), setting/cleaning up labs for science teachers before and after school, growing plants in courtyard, Virtual Autopsy experience, mini-lessons for elementary school students and Inviting local scientists to speak with the members of SNHS, and tutoring science students. Members must be either current juniors and seniors that are enrolled in their third year of science.
Interested students may apply using this link:
bit.ly/rocsnhs
Thank You Healthcare Workers
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On behalf of Rochester Community Schools, RHS would like to thank all healthcare workers on their hard work during this difficult time in our country. Your outstanding bravery and tremendous efforts in keeping our community safe is noticed and appreciated. A special thank you goes out to those healthcare workers related, or close to some of our Rochester High School staff. THANK YOU! |
Thank You RCS
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While staff at Rochester High School is working with remote learning, our colleagues at our Board Office are working nonstop to ensure that every student and staff member is taken care of. They are there helping, whether its scheduling, technology, communication, food service, etc. Thank you for all that you do in making sure that every one receives support during this time. |
Update on Remote Learning
Dear RCS Families and Staff Members,
Welcome back from spring break! As you are aware, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the state of Michigan continues to be on a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order from the governor. All school buildings are closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
In compliance with the executive order, RCS has submitted a plan for remote learning to Oakland Schools, our local intermediate school district, and the plan has been approved. Therefore, we will continue with the same remote learning schedule for secondary students that we have used since March 20. Click here to view online class access codes.
Our goal is to provide meaningful learning opportunities for students based on their current course schedule. Students are encouraged to complete the activities/tasks provided by teachers. Attendance will be taken. A student will be counted as “attending” whenever there is teacher contact, such as an assignment returned, participation in a class meeting, an email, etc.
Calendar dates for the remainder of the year:
Welcome back from spring break! As you are aware, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the state of Michigan continues to be on a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order from the governor. All school buildings are closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
In compliance with the executive order, RCS has submitted a plan for remote learning to Oakland Schools, our local intermediate school district, and the plan has been approved. Therefore, we will continue with the same remote learning schedule for secondary students that we have used since March 20. Click here to view online class access codes.
Our goal is to provide meaningful learning opportunities for students based on their current course schedule. Students are encouraged to complete the activities/tasks provided by teachers. Attendance will be taken. A student will be counted as “attending” whenever there is teacher contact, such as an assignment returned, participation in a class meeting, an email, etc.
Calendar dates for the remainder of the year:
- Remote School Resumes: April 13, 2020
- Final Day for Seniors: May 15, 2020
- Memorial Day - no classes: May 25, 2020
- Final Day for all students: June 5, 2020
*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 a.m. each day that a class period is in session.
We anticipate teachers will include material such as notes, videos, instruction, class discussions, or provide other learning opportunities.
Expectations of Secondary Students:
For all technology questions, including the need for devices, please go to the front page of the district website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us, and click on the large red tab titled "Click here for Information on Remote Learning," or click HERE.
Teachers will post material or email students by 8:00 a.m. each day that a class period is in session.
We anticipate teachers will include material such as notes, videos, instruction, class discussions, or provide other learning opportunities.
Expectations of Secondary Students:
- Check the district’s student email accounts and/or Remind texts daily about coursework, lessons, and/or content. Students should receive information from teachers based on the schedule of daily interactions above.
- Use proper netiquette for online learning (see below).
- Attendance will be taken; you are encouraged to participate as much as you can.
- No letter grades will be given during remote learning. Students will receive feedback on submitted work, and work may be graded on a pass/fail basis.
- At the end of the semester, students will receive a G (pass/credit) or an H (fail/no credit). This will be based on the participation and the work submitted. This will not impact a student’s GPA either positively or negatively.
- If a student does not understand something, he/she can contact the teacher the same day, if possible. Please understand teachers may not be able to respond right away.
- We ask for patience if a student does not receive communication from a teacher on the day of the class.
- Use respectful behavior and language.
- Stick to appropriate topic discussions.
- Wear school appropriate clothing when 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.
For all technology questions, including the need for devices, please go to the front page of the district website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us, and click on the large red tab titled "Click here for Information on Remote Learning," or click HERE.
Updates for AP Students
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Important Information for AP testing
There has been a lot of information provided by College Board to students who are taking an upcoming online AP test. Below are important resources for students and families:
The first of this process is for students to check the email address they have on file with College Board (in their AP account). This is the email that testing information is sent to.
After confirming your email address, the most comprehensive document to read on testing is here. It is long, but very detailed. Most questions can be answered if you read though this testing guide thoroughly:
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-testing-guide-2020.pdf?SFMC_cid=EM305178-&rid=47388674
On testing day this checklist is suggested for students to follow.
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-student-exam-day-checklist.pdf
Please review these videos and links below and if there is still confusion, families can call the AP College Board customer service line: 1-888-225-5427
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNs9nK006xI&list=PLoGgviqq4844oyQviUHOOddAaMOdDAqpk&index=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHZ2zpqlZNE&list=PLoGgviqq4844oyQviUHOOddAaMOdDAqpk&index=3&t=0s
Rochester Schools Counseling Google site (with comprehensive AP information included)
https://sites.google.com/a/rcs-k12.us/rcs-high-school-counseling/home
Food Service Update
Thank you for your patience as we work through the logistics of meal distribution during the school closure. The following are important changes to the food services program.
Beginning the week of April 6, 2020, meals will be distributed on Monday and Wednesday only. Three days of meals will be provided on Monday, and two days of meals will be provided on Wednesday. Pick up times will continue from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the school that families designated for pick-up.
If families no longer require food service meals, we ask they email us at: focfs@rochester.k12.mi.us, and provide the family name, number of students, and the location that was designated for pick up.
There are also changes to the Musson and University Hills Elementary School distribution sites. Beginning the week of April 6, 2020, families who picked up meals at Musson Elementary will now pick up meals at Brewster Elementary. Families who picked up meals at University Hills Elementary will now pick up meals at Meadowbrook Elementary.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Beginning the week of April 6, 2020, meals will be distributed on Monday and Wednesday only. Three days of meals will be provided on Monday, and two days of meals will be provided on Wednesday. Pick up times will continue from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the school that families designated for pick-up.
If families no longer require food service meals, we ask they email us at: focfs@rochester.k12.mi.us, and provide the family name, number of students, and the location that was designated for pick up.
There are also changes to the Musson and University Hills Elementary School distribution sites. Beginning the week of April 6, 2020, families who picked up meals at Musson Elementary will now pick up meals at Brewster Elementary. Families who picked up meals at University Hills Elementary will now pick up meals at Meadowbrook Elementary.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
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 Addison Lisa Curtin 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 Osayd Bahauddin 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 |
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The Latest in RHS SportsClick to view the RHS spring sports schedule.
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