Rochester High Counseling DepartmentMrs. O'Toole-Seyka A to Dt
Ms. Caggins Du to G Mr. Green H to Mar Mrs. Zotos Mas to Sb Mrs. Messing-Mirabito Sc to Z Kathy Karwacki - Secretary 248-726-5407 Karen Garr - Registrar 248-726-5427 |
Rochester Community Schools' Counseling Mission Statement
The Mission of the Rochester Community Schools guidance counselors is to provide a comprehensive program of counseling and guidance services to all students. Designed to meet the developmental needs for academic planning, along with personal and social growth, this program assists students in their pursuit of rewarding educational and career goals and positive life choices.
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ATTENTION JUNIORS:

Summer Learning Program Information
If you need access to RCS Summer Learning Program Information please click here.
Summer learning program is at Van Hoosen Middle School this summer.
Summer learning program is at Van Hoosen Middle School this summer.
AP Summer Work
If you signed up for an AP class for the 2019-2020 school year, please check to see if there is any summer work before the end of the school year or check the RHS website key information page www.rochester.k12.mi.us/rochester-high-school/pages/6474/key-information
AP TESTING FOR 2019-2020
**AP Test Registration - New for 2019-20**
Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, the process and timeline to register for an AP test will change. Sign up for an AP Exam will take place in the early fall as College Board is changing the deadline for our orders. More information will be available this summer on the district AP website. https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/108739/advanced-placement |

REPORT CARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE
IN STUDENTVUE ON JUNE 28, 2019
2019-2020 REGISTRATION DATES

SENIORS AND JUNIORS
MON. AUG 19th 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
SOPHOMORES AND FRESHMAN
TUES. AUG 20th 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
FRESHMEN ORIENTATION
Wednesday, August 21st
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MAKE-UP REGISTRATION – ALL GRADES
Thursday - August 29th
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
MON. AUG 19th 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
SOPHOMORES AND FRESHMAN
TUES. AUG 20th 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
FRESHMEN ORIENTATION
Wednesday, August 21st
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MAKE-UP REGISTRATION – ALL GRADES
Thursday - August 29th
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ATTENTION STUDENTS:
Once you receive your schedule for the 2019-2020 school year please review it for any mistakes. If there is a mistake in your schedule, we ask that you see your counselor during the grade level registration days stated above. Counselors will not be available make up registration day.
Seniors - Your College Requires your Final Transcript

SENIORS
You must request a final transcript to be sent to your college/university. Do this today through Parchment. Select “hold for grades” and it will be available for delivery via Parchment beginning on 6/28/2019.
Your college/university requires this! If your school is a Common App school,
you must send a final request to Common App in addition.
* If you have any questions, contact your counselor or
Mrs. Garr at kgarr@rochester.k12.mi.us
You must request a final transcript to be sent to your college/university. Do this today through Parchment. Select “hold for grades” and it will be available for delivery via Parchment beginning on 6/28/2019.
Your college/university requires this! If your school is a Common App school,
you must send a final request to Common App in addition.
* If you have any questions, contact your counselor or
Mrs. Garr at kgarr@rochester.k12.mi.us
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ACT WorkKeys
Head Start is Hiring
Information and opportunities for graduating seniors that are looking to go into early childhood education. There are many employment opportunities within the Head Start program and opportunities to learn about early child postsecondary programs/credentials and scholarships available. Call or text 248.333.9545
TEST SCORES
SAT scores will be available in your college board account starting May 2nd. Students who participated on the initial test day for PSAT 9 and PSAT 10 can expect to receive access to scores in their college board account beginning on May 20, 2019. (Please note that students who tested as part of the makeup test day may not be included in the release of scores on this date, these will be released as they become available.)
If you have difficulty, please call:
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Guidebook for Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities
Michigan Independent Colleges & Universities has released a guidebook, co-sponsored by MCAN, "for choosing, applying to, and affording a degree from a Michigan independent college or university." Download the guidebook.
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How to Request your Transcript
Transcript Request
If your college has requested your 7th semester transcript, you can request it now. Just choose "hold for grades" instead of "send now" and they will automatically be released early February.
Scholarship requests (i.e. Foundation of SE Michigan, Rochester Foundation) can be made through Parchment. If scholarships are requesting a paper copy, please visit the counseling office and we will gladly prepare one for you. . |
College Admissions Exams
SAT Quick Facts
Frequency 7 times/year Duration 3 hours, 50 minutes Sections Math, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Optional Essay Cost $46-$60 Max. Score 800/section (Essay reported separately) Avg. Score Score information not available |