Raven Families,
We are looking forward to the start of semester two Tuesday January 31, 2023. Let's begin this semester with the end in mind and that is to be successful! A big thank you goes out to our entire Raven community for the support rendered over the past few weeks. This has no doubt been a tough season for our High School community, but we have collectively shown ourselves to be Raven Strong. Thank you for all you do!
BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK
If you would like to have your child participate in this program, please fill out this form. Be sure to indicate if you child has any food allergies. If your child has a food allergy, you as the parent are responsible for checking all food labels when the food arrives home. Royal Oak Schools, as well as Blessings in a Backpack, will not be held responsible for any accidental food allergen exposure.
UPCOMING CAREER PATHWAY PRESENTATIONS
February 9 -
- 1st hour - Automobile Information Technology: Ford – IT / Global Data Team – Product Manager and Agile Coach. 25+ Years in Automotive IT. The systems that have been the most fun are real-time, interactive with customers, making their lives easier and more rewarding!
- 3rd hour - IT Software Solutions Architect. A software solution architect is an advanced solution architectural professional that works in the information technology (IT) industry. Their primary goal is to create solutions for business problems using information technology
February 10 -
- 9:30 am - MAT2 (Michigan Advanced Technician Training). This 1/2 hour program will focus on an apprenticeship program where students alternate between classroom instruction and on-the-job training, gaining the necessary hands-on skills and real-world experiences for them to become a successful and productive member of the skilled workforce. Recommended for 11th & 12th grades.
Look for more information soon!
Tips from Engineering Professionals:
- During college - create a Linkedin Account. Make sure you have a professional email account. You could do this in high school, but would be better in college. Good place to network and find employment.
- Resumes - keep to one page until you have 3-5 years of work experience.
- Job Search - Follow up with email and/or phone calls! Do not wait for the employer to make the next move.
- Internships/Co-ops - Start to apply after winter break your Freshman Year in college. Look for lesser known companies! (not just GM, Ford, etc...). Many openings go unfilled due to lack of applicants.
- Networking: Keep a list of contacts that you make along the way and where you met them. They can be used in the future for advice and employment!
Parent Guide to State Assessments in Michigan: Provided by the National PTSA. 2017.
What is the Purpose of Summative Assessment?
There are two types of assessments — assessment for learning and assessment of learning. Summative assessments are assessments of learning; their purpose is to describe how much a student has learned by the end of a period of instruction.
Summative assessment may be in the form of:
- extended cycle assessments, which include end of-course exams, capstone projects or portfolios, performance assessments, and annual statewide summative assessments
- shorter cycle assessments, which include end-of unit tests, reports and thesis papers, and midterm exams
The M-STEP, PSAT™ 8/9 for Grade 8, SAT® with Essay, MI-Access, WIDA ACCESS for ELLs, and
WIDA Alternate ACCESS for ELLs are all examples of extended cycle statewide summative assessments.
These assessments, which students take once each year, measure the student’s progress toward
achieving Michigan’s academic and English language development standards. Annual assessment results can be used by school and district administrators, policymakers, and state officials to identify areas where aggregate student groups are, or are not, meeting the state standards; to determine whether local curricula are aligned to state standards; to evaluate program effectiveness; and to assure that schools and districts most in need of assistance are identified and getting the help they need. These assessments do not provide data that is to be used forday-to-day decisions.
Testing and Career Development Coordinator: Janet Norling
https://janetnorling.youcanbook.me/
Andrea Grove - Counselor (A-D)
Andrea.Grove@royaloakschools.org
TBD- Counselor (E-K)
tracie.sandzik@royaloakschools.org
Carrie Laurence - Counselor (L-R)
Carrie.Laurence@royaloakschools.org
Kevin Botos - Counselor (S-Z)
Kevin.Botos@royaloakschools.org
Emily Wade - Special Education Social Worker
Emily.Wade@royaloakschools.org
Elizabeth Reynolds - Special Social Worker
Elizabeth.Reynolds@royaloakschools.org
KaiLi McGrath - General Education Social Worker
ROHS PTSA
Royal Oak PTA Council Annual Founders' Day celebration! SAVE THE DATE!
Founders' Day is a National PTA event in which PTAs and PTSAs across the nation celebrate the founding of PTA and honor local school volunteers.
We recognize that family and community support are integral to our success. This is why we encourage you to join the Royal Oak High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association! Check out the website for more information. The next PTSA meeting is January 30, 2023. This meeting is virtual.
NOT RECEIVING ROHS UPDATES?
If you hear from another ROHS parent that they are not receiving these updates, please encourage them to contact Sarah Mohler (Sarah.Mohler@oakland.k12.mi.us). She can help resolve the issue.
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