Rochester High School Parent Orientation

1. WELCOME TO PARENT ORIENTATION ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL AUGUST 25, 2010

2. Wendy Zdeb Principal

3. Registration Information • TODAY! Orientation/Mentors • Freshman/Mentor Tailgate: Sept.17th Emergency Card, Acceptable Use Agreement, Communications Release, Planners, Textbooks. • ID Card & Yearbook Picture • Schedule • Locker Assignment

4. RCS Mission Statement It is the mission of the Rochester Community Schools to produce students who are College Ready, Career Ready and Life Ready

5. RHS • What are we about? • How has high school changed? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY • How can we help your student attain their goals for the future?

6. College Ready • Our School Improvement (SIP) Goals are based on “College Readiness” which is measured by the ACT. GOALS: • All Students will meet the College Readiness Standard in Reading • All Students will meet the College Readiness Standard in Math • All Students will meet the College Readiness Standard in Science

7. SIP Goal Attainment Students, Staff and Parents must work together to ensure that all students succeed. Staff: Continuous Improvement Model which is data driven and based on best practice. Students: Included in individual and school improvement efforts. Parents: Parent University Sessions and PTSA

8. Career Ready and Life Ready • Many of the skills our students will acquire in HS will help them to be Career Ready and Life Ready • This year we will focus on more career awareness and exploration • We want the an exciting future to help motivate our students in the classroom today

9. Support for Students • We have many supports built into our classrooms and in our school • Many teachers offer help before, during lunch and after school • Free After School Tutoring program • Counselors • Learning Consultant/Teacher Consultant • Referral to Building Team

10. New this year… 17 New Staff Members • Academic Center/Homework Lunch • New Academic Honors policy • Wireless Device and Attendance policies • Follow us on Facebook and Twitter • Security Guards • Chartwells Food Service • Healthy Foods Policy • No Fried Foods, no soda

11. Academic Honors • Three categories to replace Vals, Sals and Top Scholars: • Scholars of Highest Distinction • 3.9-4.0, 4 AP classes, ACT 32 or higher • Scholars of Distinction • 3.8, 3 AP classes, ACT 28 or higher • Scholars of Achievement • 3.5, 2 AP classes, ACT 26 or higher

12. Communication Between School & Home • School Website (On back of tonight’s handout) • Daily Announcements • Monthly Newsletter (online) • Athletic Information (online) • PTSA Updates (mail-out) • Teacher Web Pages • Teacher Conference Hours • Email/Voicemail • Sign up for our MAILOUT Messages • myRCS • Twitter • Facebook

13. Chain of Command Parent to Teacher Parent to Counselor Parent to Assistant Principal Parent to Principal

14. School Information • Curriculum Night • September 15th – 7:00pm • Parent Teacher Conferences • October 13th • October 21st

15. Parent Involvement • PTSA • Wendi Santavicca – President • Regularly Scheduled Meetings • Parent Volunteer Activities • Dances (Coat Check & Chaperones) • Classroom and Office Help • Parent – Teacher Collaboration

16. Parent Involvement • Booster Clubs • Athletic Booster Club (FAN) • Julie Sikorski • Rochester Parents of Music Students (RPMS) • Kari Williams President

17. Vic Fournier Athletic Director

18. Athletics • Fall Athletics • Football • Volleyball • Boys Soccer • Boys & Girls Cross Country • Girls Swimming & Diving • Girls Golf • Boys Tennis • Sideline Cheerleading

19. Athletics • Winter Athletics • Girls & Boys Basketball • Competitive Cheerleading • Boys & Girls Skiing • Boys Swimming & Diving • Ice Hockey (Rochester United) • Wrestling

20. Athletics • Spring Athletics • Baseball • Softball • Girls Soccer • Boys & Girls Track & Field • Girls Tennis • Boys Golf • Girls & Boys Lacrosse

21. Athletics • Eligibility • Passing Grades in 5 out of 6 classes • Physicals • Dated after April 15, 2010

22. Discipline at the High School • Our role is to teach and reinforce appropriate behavior and responsible choices • Some of the most important lessons students learn during their high school years aren’t in the classroom • “Good kids make bad choices” • School/Home partnership is essential

23. Susan Demeniuk Working with students L-Z

24. School Information • Hours • 7:35 am to 2:28 pm We need students to arrive andleave on time - Loitering Policy leave by 3:00 pm

25. Student Arrival Areas Livernois Athletic Entrance (Bus Loop) Walton Blvd. Main Entrance (Parent Loop)

26. School Information Student Progress: • myRCS is your daily resource for grades and attendance • Report Cards • November 18th • Interim Reports • October 8th • Parent Teacher Conferences • October 13th • October 21st

27. School Information • Emergency Information • Keep It Current…we can’t stress this enough! • Contacting Students • Emergency Contacts Only • School Cannot Deliver Messages

28. Code of Conduct Highlights • Where can the students access it? • On the Website • Every freshman will receive a copy • Code of Conduct Videos • Student Handbook

29. Dress Code • Modesty & Respectability • Parents as first line of defense • Primary problems: Shorts for young ladies, sagging pants for young men

30. Attendance Policy • Attendance Procedures • Excusing Absences • Sign Out Procedures • Attendance Policy • Tardies • Absences • Passing Time • Autocaller to help correct mistakes

31. Lisa Newman Working with students A-K

32. Theft Concerns • Theft is a growing concern in schools across the State • We strongly encourage students to keep expensive items at home • Students bring items to school at their own risk • Locker rooms • Classrooms

33. Code Violations • Insubordination • Off Campus/Unauthorized Area • Cell Phones & Electronic Devices • Compounding the problem by arguing • Offensive Speech (Harassment/Bullying)

34. Additional Code Violations • Fighting • Controlled Substances • Alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription medication • Drug Dog Searches

35. Get Involved • Be an active member of the school community • Network with other parents • Know your child’s friends • Monitor your child and work with the school if there are any signs of change or difficulty • We are here to work with you to ensure your student’s success

36. RHS Homecoming 2010 • Spirit Week: October 4th-8th • Homecoming Pep Assembly: October 8th • Varsity Football vs. West Bloomfield 7:00pm on Friday, October 8th • Homecoming Dance, Saturday, October 9th from 7-10pm, RHS Mall. • Guests, dress

37. Questions?