Rockford High School Newsletter
Spring 2016
Rockford High School 10-12 Building
Main Office: 616-863-6030
Attendance Office: 616-863-6032
Counseling Office: 616-863-6033
Website: http://www.rockfordschools.org/?i=HighSchool
Location: 4100 Kroes Rockford, MI, 49341
Phone: 616-863-6030
Rockford High School Freshman Center
Main Office: 616-863-6348
Attendance Office: 616-863-6352
Counseling Office: 616-863-6350
Website: http://www.rockfordschools.org/?i=FreshmanCenter
Location: 4500 Kroes Rockford, MI, 49341
Phone: 616-863-6348
From the Desk of the Principal...
Let's "FINISH STRONG!"
Sincerely,
Dan Zang
Principal, 10-12 Building
Tom Hosford
Principal, Freshman Center
Rockford High School Happenings
Congratulations to RHS Regional Scholastic Art Award Recipients
RHS Regional Scholastic Art Award Winners pictured left to right, bottom row to top.
Row 1: Celia Harmelink, Jessica Lawless, Josh Corder, Brittany Richards
Row 2: Samantha Weldon, Ava Hockey, Rachael Nemic, Kelli Fridsma
Row 3: Arden Goodwin, Natalie Bultman, Anna Lebedeva, Rachel Emerick
Row 4: Kendall Schamel, Hayden Schmidt, Kaylee LaBadie, Gavin Wier (missing from photo Rine Wakeman and Mallory Jarrett)
High School Students to Complete State Testing
April 11 - 2 Hour Late Start (School starts at 9:40am)
April 12 - 11th - SAT; 10th - PSAT 10; 9th - PSAT 9
April 13 - 11th - ACT WorkKeys; 9th - ACT WorkKeys
April 14 - 11th - M-STEP (Science and Social Studies)
April 15 - Normal Day
Reminder emails will go out regarding the daily schedule, etc. for all students.
RHS RFC Parent/Teacher Conferences
April 20 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm (Freshman Center conferences ONLY)
April 21 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (10-12 Building conferences ONLY)
RHS Academic Letter Ceremony
April 28 - 1:00pm for 11th grade
May 26 - 10:30am for seniors
Honorees will receive invitations in the mail.
All Academic Awards Ceremonies will be held in the Auditorium at the 10-12 Building.
RHS Spring Art Show
EUROPE TRIP 2017
RHS Exam Schedule - Trimester 3
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
7:40 – 8:31 - 1st hour exam review
8:37 – 9:28 - 2nd hour exam review
9:34 – 10:25 - 3rd hour exam review
10:25 – 10:55 - A lunch
11:01 – 12:01 - 4th hour A exam review
10:55 – 11:25 - B lunch
10:31 – 10:55 and 11:31 – 12:01 - 4th hour B exam review
11:31 – 12:01 - C lunch
10:31 – 11:31 - 4th hour C exam review
12:07 – 12:59 - 5th hour exam review
1:05 – 2:35 - 5th hour Exam
Thursday, June 9, 2016
7:40 – 9:12 - 1st hour Exam
9:27 -11:00 - 2nd hour Exam
Friday, June 10, 2016
7:40 – 9:12 - 3rd hour Exam
9:27 -11:00 - 4th hour Exam
Senior Information
SENIOR END OF YEAR CALENDAR!
April 13 Pick-up caps, gowns & announcements/Rams Den 9:00am - noon
- Class begins @ 11:00am
April 13 Senior Class Meeting @ 9:30am in the auditorium
- Senior Class Picture @ 10:00am in the gym
- Sign-up for Senior Parade to elementary schools
- Class begins @ 11:00am
April 21 Senior Commitment Day - Due April 30th
May 2 Last day to turn in Senior Surveys
May 7 Prom - Pinnacle
May 19 Senior Class Meeting @ 8:30am in the auditorium
May 23-31 Pick-up commencement tickets, each student will receive 8 tickets
May 25 & 26 Final Exams for Seniors
May 25 All seniors attend hours 1 and 2, then take 3rd, 4th and 5th hour exams
May 26 All seniors take 1st and 2nd hour exams
**Seniors with a “B” average or better and no unexcused absences or suspensions based on each class hour, with fewer than 7 absences, with permission from teachers, may be allowed to waive 3rd trimester exams.
May 26 *Senior Academic Letter & Honors Convocation-Fine Arts Auditorium
- 10:30a & 7:00p
(Honorees will receive invitations indicating time(s) of ceremony(s) they will be honored at)
*12:00-12:45p Senior BBQ Lunch
*1:00-2:20p Senior Parade to elementary schools/board buses
May 26 Tentative Last Day for Seniors**
June 5 Baccalaureate Service (optional) 7:00 pm
Rockford High School Auditorium
June 7 Commencement Rehearsal – Mandatory – Please be Prompt 8:45 am
DeltaPlex Ent. & Expo Center, 2500 Turner, NW, Walker
Commencement 7:00pm
Seniors participating in the After-Grad party must report by 5:00 PM to the high school
Seniors not participating in the After-Grad party must report by 6:00 PM DeltaPlex
After-Grad Party 10:00 pm – 3:30 am
June 10 Last Day of School for Underclassmen
June 20 Pick-up diplomas (inserts) beginning June 20, and throughout the summer.
You must pick up your diploma- they will not be mailed.
**Please note: Seniors who have exceeded our Attendance Policy of 7 days will be required to make up the time after May 26**
Medications
Lost & Found
RHS Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program
For general information about these programs, contact:
Mary Cody, CTE Director
Rockford High School
4100 Kroes Road Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6030
All career and technical education programs follow the district’s policies of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight or marital status in all programs, activities, and employment. In addition, arrangements can be made to ensure that the lack of English language skills in not a barrier to admission or participation.
Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:
Doug VanderJagt, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent Human Resources
Rockford Public Schools
350 N. Main Street Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6554
Register for the Draft
RECYCLING AT THE RFC
Kent Career Technical Center (KCTC) Schedule
KCTC April 11th-15th Schedule
Monday, April 11
2 hour late start
1st Session excused from KCTC - attend RHS
2nd Session excused from KCTC - attend RHS
3rd Session - attend RHS & attend KCTC (bus leaves at 11:30)
Tuesday, April 12
SAT Testing
Juniors - attend RHS Testing - excused from KCTC
Seniors - excused from RHS & KCTC (NO SCHOOL)
Wednesday, April 13
RHS running hours 1-3 starting at 11:00
Juniors attend RHS - excused from KCTC
Seniors - attend RHS - excused from KCTC
- Josten's pick up from 9:00 -12:00
- Assembly 9:30
- Senior Picture 10:00
Thursday, APRIL 14
JUNIORS
1st Session – excused from KCTC – Attend RHS
2nd Session – excused from KCTC – Attend RHS
3rd Session - attend KCTC (bus leaves at 11:30)
SENIORS
1st Session – excused from KCTC - attend RHS
2nd Session – excused from KCTC - attend RHS
3rd Session - attend KCTC (bus leaves at 11:30)
FRIDAY, APRIL 15 – REGULAR DAY
KCTC May 2016 Schedule
Monday, May 30- Memorial Day - No School
SENIORS ONLY-FINAL EXAMS
Last day required for seniors at KCTC is Friday, May 20, 2016
(Seniors should continue to attend if they have outstanding work due)
May 25 - Full Day-Exams Hrs 3, 4 & 5
1st Session – Attend 3rd, 4th & 5th hr Exams
2nd Session – Attend 1st hr and 4 & 5 hr Exams
3rd Session – Attend 1st, 2hr & 3rd hr Exam
May 26 - Half Day - Exam Hrs 1 & 2
1st Session - No Classes to Attend
2nd Session - Attend 1st hr Exam
3rd Session - Attend 1st & 2nd hr Exams
RHS Testing Out Information
Click the following online registration link and complete the required information: https://thosford.wufoo.com/forms/w8ryoy3061rrzg/
10-12 Building (Incoming 10th, 11th & 12th graders)
June 3 - Last day to complete online registration.
June 13-17 - Pick up syllabus and study materials in the 10-12 Building Main Office.
**Aug 1-12 - Testing week. Specific dates will be communicated when you pick up testing out materials.
Freshman Center (Incoming 9th graders)
June 3 - Last day to complete online registration.
June 6-10 - Pick up syllabus and study materials in the Freshman Center Main Office.
**Aug 1-12 - Testing week. Specific dates will be communicated when you pick up testing out materials. All tests will take place at the 10-12 building due to construction.
**Subject to change due to availability of teacher(s)
Any questions, please contact the Main Office:
RHS 10-12 Building - 616-863-6030
RHS Freshman Center - 616-863-6348
Rockford High School Athletics
Sports Physicals
A CURRENT PHYSICAL FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR MUST BE DATED ON OR AFTER APRIL 15, 2016
FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL SCHOOLS & ARE ALSO POSTED ON THE ATHLETIC WEBPAGE
FOR A COMPLETE SUMMER CAMP LISTING AND UPDATED SPORT SCHEDULES, VISIT THE SPORTS PAGE AT WWW.ROCKFORDSCHOOLS.ORG
PLANNING AHEAD FOR FALL SPORTS: Fall Sports offered – Grades 9 through 12:
Boys/Girls Cross Country – Football -- Football Sideline Cheer – Girls Golf - Boys Soccer Girls Swim/Dive - Boy’s Tennis – Volleyball – Boy’s Water Polo
Fall sports begin August 12, with the exception of Football which begins August 10.
PHYSICALS ON FILE IN THE RHS ATHLETIC OFFICE BY THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Important Dates
Upcoming Dates
April 4-8 - Spring Break - No School
April 11 - Late Start for Students - 9:40am
April 12 - SAT & PSAT Testing - early dismissal for students
April 13 - Testing - adjusted schedule - class starts @ 11:00
April 14 - Testing - adjusted Schedule - class starts @ 11:00
April 15 - Regular day
April 20 - Parent Teacher Conferences for Freshman Center 5:00pm-7:00pm
April 21 - Parent Teacher Conferences for 10-12 Building 5:00pm-7:00pm
April 27 - Academic Awards Ceremony 9th grade @ 9:00am / 10th grade @ 1:00pm
April 28 - Academic Award Ceremony 11th grade @
May 7 - Prom @ the Pinnacle
May 25 & 26 - Seniors final exams
May 27 - No School
May 30 - Memorial Day No School
June 5 - Baccalaureate Service
June 7 - Graduation @ DeltaPlex
June 9 - Exams - dismissal @ 10:55
June 10 - Exams - dismissal @ 10:55
June 10 - Tentative last day of school
Transition to the 2016-2017 School Year
August 15 - 12th Grade Orientation 8:00 am-12pm
August 16 - 11th Grade Orientation 8:00 am-12pm
August 17 - 9th Grade Orientation 8:00 am-12pm
August 18 - 10th Grade Orientation 8:00 am-12pm
August 22 - 9-12 Make-up Orientation 8:00 am - 12pm
August 29 - First Day of School
More information to come!
Summer Office Hours
Freshman Center - Main Office will be open June 13-17 from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. The office is open during the lunch hour. The offices will be closed from June 20 through August 12. Regular office hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm begin August 15.
*Construction alert: The Freshman Center building will be closed due to construction upgrades beginning June 13th. Main office will be remain open until June 17.