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January 22, 2018
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EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO HOST A CHINESE STUDENT FOR 4 NIGHTS FROM FEBRUARY 13-17!
Rochester High School will be hosting 25 tenth grade students from Jiangsu Province in China and is looking for host families from February 13-17 (four nights). This is an incredible opportunity for a family to form new friendships and expand cultural horizons. We are in need of loving homes in which one or two Chinese students will be provided their own bed as well as a few meals.
The students, from Hai’an High School, are excited to come to the United States and experience American family traditions and customs for these few days. RHS hosted Hai’an High School last year and each one of their students felt that the homestay portion was an important part of their experience. The host families also commented on how transformational the experience was.
As a token of appreciation, we will be awarding a $50 gift certificate to the Rochester High School Falcon’s Nest Spirit Wear store to each family. So, show your Falcon Pride by volunteering to host a Chinese exchange student from February 13-17.
For more information, please contact assistant principal, Casey Wescott at cwescott@rochester.k12.mi.us
The students, from Hai’an High School, are excited to come to the United States and experience American family traditions and customs for these few days. RHS hosted Hai’an High School last year and each one of their students felt that the homestay portion was an important part of their experience. The host families also commented on how transformational the experience was.
As a token of appreciation, we will be awarding a $50 gift certificate to the Rochester High School Falcon’s Nest Spirit Wear store to each family. So, show your Falcon Pride by volunteering to host a Chinese exchange student from February 13-17.
For more information, please contact assistant principal, Casey Wescott at cwescott@rochester.k12.mi.us
FIRST SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
This is the 4th Annual Shark Tank RHS hosted by Ms. Malsbury. It is an opportunity for students to showcase their entrepreneurial idea in front a bunch of business owners and potential investors from in and around the Rochester community. To be part of shark tank students write a business plan in the Small business and entrepreneurial class, however it is apparent that many students draw upon previous knowledge and experience they have explored in other business classes and communications classes at RHS.
Many of the sharks make significant donations in the form of gift certificates, internships, sponsorship and all expenses paid entrepreneurial camps. People were very generous. The students individually or in a partnership present their idea and then answer questions on the spot. This is then followed up with a series of negotiations and ultimately an offer. The atmosphere in the room is electric with banter, advice and assurances.
Every year Ms. Malsbury's students totally exceed her expectations and give her the desire to keep instilling value in what the business department is providing for our students. A big thank you to Chris Guyor for his help with the video production, Kristin Dunneback with location support in the school store.
Many of the sharks make significant donations in the form of gift certificates, internships, sponsorship and all expenses paid entrepreneurial camps. People were very generous. The students individually or in a partnership present their idea and then answer questions on the spot. This is then followed up with a series of negotiations and ultimately an offer. The atmosphere in the room is electric with banter, advice and assurances.
Every year Ms. Malsbury's students totally exceed her expectations and give her the desire to keep instilling value in what the business department is providing for our students. A big thank you to Chris Guyor for his help with the video production, Kristin Dunneback with location support in the school store.
COCOA & CRAM
CHARITY WEEK AND CROSSTOWN SHOWDOWN
CONGRATULATIONS CHOIR
Congratulations to the Rochester HS Choir Department! 21 events performed this past weekend in the District Solo and Ensemble Festival, and all of the events received high scores. Five events received a rating of “Good”(II) and the rest a rating of “Excellent”(I). On top of that, a perfect score was given to the Chorale Women and soloist Lizabeth Desmet. We are so proud of all of the singers for their hard work and musicality!
BPA WINS AT REGIONALS
RHS has a lot to be proud of! Our BPA club did extremely well on Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Regional Conference at Baker College in Auburn Hills. Thank you to Delna Sholapurwalla and Afrah Ansari (Co-Presidents) for all their help this year with Regionals.
Rochester High School had the most 1st places this year. BPA is now going to getting ready for the State Leadership Conference (March 15 – 18) in Grand Rapids.
Rochester High School had the most 1st places this year. BPA is now going to getting ready for the State Leadership Conference (March 15 – 18) in Grand Rapids.
HOSA AT REGION 9 CONFERENCE
On January 13, 2018 the Rochester High School HOSA club successfully competed at the Michigan Health and Occupational Students of America Region 9 Conference at Oakland University. Forty-seven students from Rochester High School advanced to the state competition that will take place on March 22nd and 23rd 2018 in Grand Rapids, MI. Six students took first place, six students took second, and eight students took third at regionals. Ms. Shooks and Rochester’s HOSA Officers are very proud of our clubs' accomplishments and are looking forward to placing at States so the team can represent Rochester at the National Competition.
The following students placed first in the competition: Kathleen Jabas and Mira Vacharakajorn (Community Awareness), Zoya Ahmed (Extemporaneous Writing), Yash Kumar, Alexander Lee, and Jongbu Park (Medical Innovation). Haadi Fayyaz (Dental Science), Kunal Bhatia (Job Seeking Skills), Rhea Gupta and Amala Nayak (Nutrition), Nathan Nakkapalli and Aditya Nisankararao (Public Health), and Bhavya (Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking) all placed second. Rami Sbahi (Dental Terminology), Viktor Tyberkevycm (Medical Terminology), Amna Abbas, Emily Jinerson, and Tavie Valdez (Public Service Announcement), and Laura Eshelman, Fatima Uddin, and Noor Yousif (Public Health) all placed third. The following students are moving on to the state competition as well: Mihai-Adrian Bulmeza, Pranav RajaramBalajiSuba, Mia Espedido, Emily Nguyen, Ali Ibrahim, Afrah Ansari, Osayd Bahauddin, Justin Baker, Delna Sholapurwalla, Nidhi Tigadi, Prem Patel, Kishan Shah, Saloni Gupta, Grace Liu, Shravya Ramesh, Ishita Shukla, Daphne Agapios, Jasen Karam, Sana Halim, Hera Akmal, Fahro Cejvanovic, Maria Fernanda Lopez-Bermajo, Julia Mleczek, Noora Neiroukh, Neha Gopalakrishnan, and Kethan Gudi.
The following students placed first in the competition: Kathleen Jabas and Mira Vacharakajorn (Community Awareness), Zoya Ahmed (Extemporaneous Writing), Yash Kumar, Alexander Lee, and Jongbu Park (Medical Innovation). Haadi Fayyaz (Dental Science), Kunal Bhatia (Job Seeking Skills), Rhea Gupta and Amala Nayak (Nutrition), Nathan Nakkapalli and Aditya Nisankararao (Public Health), and Bhavya (Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking) all placed second. Rami Sbahi (Dental Terminology), Viktor Tyberkevycm (Medical Terminology), Amna Abbas, Emily Jinerson, and Tavie Valdez (Public Service Announcement), and Laura Eshelman, Fatima Uddin, and Noor Yousif (Public Health) all placed third. The following students are moving on to the state competition as well: Mihai-Adrian Bulmeza, Pranav RajaramBalajiSuba, Mia Espedido, Emily Nguyen, Ali Ibrahim, Afrah Ansari, Osayd Bahauddin, Justin Baker, Delna Sholapurwalla, Nidhi Tigadi, Prem Patel, Kishan Shah, Saloni Gupta, Grace Liu, Shravya Ramesh, Ishita Shukla, Daphne Agapios, Jasen Karam, Sana Halim, Hera Akmal, Fahro Cejvanovic, Maria Fernanda Lopez-Bermajo, Julia Mleczek, Noora Neiroukh, Neha Gopalakrishnan, and Kethan Gudi.
ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE
Dear Parents and Guardians:
As you are aware, the district Attendance Committee has developed a provisional incentive program to promote consistent, daily attendance. First semester attendance data has shown a dramatic decrease in the total number of student absences and tardies.
Students may choose to opt out of their first semester final exams if they meet the following criteria:
¨ No more than three absences in any class first semester
¨ No first semester suspensions Students must also meet one of the following academic criteria:
¨ Minimum grade of 77% in the class, OR ¨ Minimum grade of 65% AND no missing assignments or assessments in the class.
Teachers will be notifying students on Wednesday, January 17th regarding their status for final exams. (Additional absences beyond this date could change the qualification status.)
Points of Clarification:
1. Students who qualify for the final exam incentive will still have the option of taking the final exam. The grade will be calculated into the semester grade if it improves the final grade. These students will not have their grades lowered if they choose to take the exam.
2. The minimum grade criterion (77% in the class, or 65% and no missing assignments) must be fulfilled within five school days prior to the end of the semester or as directed by the teacher.
3. Disqualification due to suspension can take place up to and including exam days.
4. Absences for school business, such as field trips, athletic absences, or RCS testing, will not count toward the three absences. All other absences are counted the same.
5. Every three tardies equal one absence.
6. Students can review their absences on Synergy StudentVUE. If students reached four absences or more in any one class they do not qualify for the incentive in any class.
7. Students who are scheduled to take the final exam and do not complete the final exam will receive an E. There is no make-up exam.
8. Students who are in school during the scheduled exam time will take the exam. They are not free to go to a different area.
Example Situations:
Example #1: Student has an 80% in all classes, two absences and a five-day suspension. Qualification: Student does not qualify for the exam incentive.
Example #2: Student has 80% in all classes, two absences in hours 1-5 and four absences in 6th hour. Qualification: The student does not qualify for exam incentive.
Example #3: Student has 80% in all classes hours 1-5, and 65% with three missing assignments in 6th hour, and three absences in all classes. Qualification: The student qualifies for exam incentive in hours 1-5 but not in 6th.
Example #4: Student has 80% in all classes and four absences due to family vacation. Qualification: Student does not qualify for the exam incentive.
As you are aware, the district Attendance Committee has developed a provisional incentive program to promote consistent, daily attendance. First semester attendance data has shown a dramatic decrease in the total number of student absences and tardies.
Students may choose to opt out of their first semester final exams if they meet the following criteria:
¨ No more than three absences in any class first semester
¨ No first semester suspensions Students must also meet one of the following academic criteria:
¨ Minimum grade of 77% in the class, OR ¨ Minimum grade of 65% AND no missing assignments or assessments in the class.
Teachers will be notifying students on Wednesday, January 17th regarding their status for final exams. (Additional absences beyond this date could change the qualification status.)
Points of Clarification:
1. Students who qualify for the final exam incentive will still have the option of taking the final exam. The grade will be calculated into the semester grade if it improves the final grade. These students will not have their grades lowered if they choose to take the exam.
2. The minimum grade criterion (77% in the class, or 65% and no missing assignments) must be fulfilled within five school days prior to the end of the semester or as directed by the teacher.
3. Disqualification due to suspension can take place up to and including exam days.
4. Absences for school business, such as field trips, athletic absences, or RCS testing, will not count toward the three absences. All other absences are counted the same.
5. Every three tardies equal one absence.
6. Students can review their absences on Synergy StudentVUE. If students reached four absences or more in any one class they do not qualify for the incentive in any class.
7. Students who are scheduled to take the final exam and do not complete the final exam will receive an E. There is no make-up exam.
8. Students who are in school during the scheduled exam time will take the exam. They are not free to go to a different area.
Example Situations:
Example #1: Student has an 80% in all classes, two absences and a five-day suspension. Qualification: Student does not qualify for the exam incentive.
Example #2: Student has 80% in all classes, two absences in hours 1-5 and four absences in 6th hour. Qualification: The student does not qualify for exam incentive.
Example #3: Student has 80% in all classes hours 1-5, and 65% with three missing assignments in 6th hour, and three absences in all classes. Qualification: The student qualifies for exam incentive in hours 1-5 but not in 6th.
Example #4: Student has 80% in all classes and four absences due to family vacation. Qualification: Student does not qualify for the exam incentive.
STRESS RELIEF EXPO 2018
AP GOV MOCK ELECTIONS
AP Government students took part in an election project over the past week- campaigning, creating TV ads, conducting primaries, debates, town hall meetings & ultimately voting for president in each class!
STUDENTS TAKING AN AP TEST THIS YEAR
Attention students that plan on taking an AP test this year:
Students that plan to register for an AP test this year will should attend the registration informational meeting on January 30th during 6thhour. Students will receive an admissions ticket from his/her AP teacher prior to the AP registration meeting. If you do not have a current AP teacher you can obtain an admissions ticket in the counseling office.
If you have questions regarding AP testing please see Mr. Green or Mrs. Zotos in the counseling office.
Students that plan to register for an AP test this year will should attend the registration informational meeting on January 30th during 6thhour. Students will receive an admissions ticket from his/her AP teacher prior to the AP registration meeting. If you do not have a current AP teacher you can obtain an admissions ticket in the counseling office.
If you have questions regarding AP testing please see Mr. Green or Mrs. Zotos in the counseling office.
REGION 4 BPA GIVES BACK
Four hundred Business Professional of America students (50 from Rochester High School), from 15 different schools in Region 4, competed and gave back in the 2018 Regional Competition at Baker College in Auburn Hills. During a day of computerized tests, team events, individual presentations and networking the students were able to give back in a bunch of charitable break out activities. One hundred and fifty-six care packages and valentines treats were made for Blessings in Backpack, nine fleece blankets were hand tied for children’s Hospital, too many to count, dog toys were made for the humane society, over seventy letters were written to serving Military, over one hundred book marks were made for kindergarten students, one hundred and thirty two valentine candy jars were made for seniors in assisted living and to top it all off, over 1300 books were donated to Little Free Library around metro Detroit. We thank all of the donors and facilitators that made this charitable donation possible to the Region 4 community and the student willingness to spare an hour of their time to make this mission possible.
ANGST MOVIE
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CONGRATULATIONS 2018 SCHOLASTIC WINNERS
SENIORS WHO NEED SEVENTH SEMESTER GRADES SENT TO SCHOOLS
SENIORS – If your college has requested 7th semester grades or you are a Common Application school (all), please make your request in Parchment so that we can send them. Grades and transcripts will be posted to send on February 6, 2018. These requests can be made now and simply note “HOLD FOR GRADES” when you make your request.
If you have any questions, please feel free to visit the counseling office so we can be of assistance.
If you have any questions, please feel free to visit the counseling office so we can be of assistance.
SENIOR PORTRAIT INFORMATION
The official list of students whose SENIOR PORTRAIT has been received is posted on the wall outside of D126 (the new yearbook room). If your name IS highlighted below we have received your portrait and it WILL appear in the yearbook.
Students whose names are NOT highlighted will have their student id portrait used in the yearbook. Students who believe their portraits should of been received, but are NOT highlighted on the list, are encouraged to contact their photographer first, before contacting the Falcon Yearbook. Absolute last chance to have a photo, other than your school id picture, is January 26th. Please upload senior photos to www.replayit.com and email allykhalaf2019@gmail.com once you have uploaded your image.
Thank You,
The Falcon Yearbook
Students whose names are NOT highlighted will have their student id portrait used in the yearbook. Students who believe their portraits should of been received, but are NOT highlighted on the list, are encouraged to contact their photographer first, before contacting the Falcon Yearbook. Absolute last chance to have a photo, other than your school id picture, is January 26th. Please upload senior photos to www.replayit.com and email allykhalaf2019@gmail.com once you have uploaded your image.
Thank You,
The Falcon Yearbook
SENIOR AD FOR YEARBOOK
ATTENTION: SENIOR PARENTS
Did you buy a student recognition ad at registration?
Please check your email for an important message from our yearbook staff, or contact Mrs. Huvaere directly jhuvaere@rochester.k12.mi.us to begin creating your personalized message.
It’s still not too late to show your support and celebrate your senior.
Click here to buy a parent pride ad for as little as $40.
Did you buy a student recognition ad at registration?
Please check your email for an important message from our yearbook staff, or contact Mrs. Huvaere directly jhuvaere@rochester.k12.mi.us to begin creating your personalized message.
It’s still not too late to show your support and celebrate your senior.
Click here to buy a parent pride ad for as little as $40.
JOIN US FOR THE NEXT SANP MEETING
The next parent meeting for the Senior All Night Party will be held in the Media Center on January 22, 2018. Please join us at the meeting so that OUR seniors will have a night to remember! General Questions regarding SANP? Contact Kari Williams at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or (248) 933-6228
We need JUNIOR & SOPHOMORE PARENTS, too! Get in on the action now so you will be prepared to continue the amazing tradition for your child's graduating class. Contact Lori Schneck at l.schneck82@gmail.com with questions and/or for more information.
*Support Our Senior All Night Parties With a Donation
If you, your family, friends, workplace or business would like to support the Senior All Night Party with a monetary donation or with a donation of prizes or gift cards, please contact Mary Beth Johnson at marybeth.johnson7@gmail.com. Thank you!
Donations are tax deductible and will be split between all three Rochester high schools unless a certain school is specified.
We need JUNIOR & SOPHOMORE PARENTS, too! Get in on the action now so you will be prepared to continue the amazing tradition for your child's graduating class. Contact Lori Schneck at l.schneck82@gmail.com with questions and/or for more information.
*Support Our Senior All Night Parties With a Donation
If you, your family, friends, workplace or business would like to support the Senior All Night Party with a monetary donation or with a donation of prizes or gift cards, please contact Mary Beth Johnson at marybeth.johnson7@gmail.com. Thank you!
Donations are tax deductible and will be split between all three Rochester high schools unless a certain school is specified.
WELLNESS WEEKEND
BATTLES OF THE BOOKS
Rochester is just behind Stoney in Battle of the Books sign-ups, so if you haven't signed up to read with your school yet, go to www.rcsbattleofthebooks.com. Reading just one book is all it takes to participate and be a part of our Battle night on Friday, May 4, when we'll SKYPE authors, give away tons of raffle prizes, and have our intense trivia competition.To earn 500 or more Battle Points for your school before the competition, participate in this month's BOTB contest -- Bookstagrams! Go to our website's contest page to see Bookstagram examples and the rules. All entries are due January 31!
SENIOR GRADUATION SIGNS
| 2018 Senior Graduation DVD/Lawn Signs |
BUY A SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY TICKET NOW
Get your tickets for the Senior All Night Party now! Students have a safe and fun celebration at Dave & Buster's the night of their graduation ceremony until 5:00 the next morning. The $95 ticket includes bus transportation from/to the school, food & beverages, a variety of games & entertainment, and a chance to win BIG prizes in the raffle. Pay online or send in a check payable to Rochester Community Schools, memo RHS SANP along with the permission slip to the Main Office. Your senior won't want to miss this amazing event! Questions? Contact Kari Willimas at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.
2017 - 2018 MEETING DATES
PTSA Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on the following dates:
March 14, and May 9
Athletic Booster Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:
February 12, March 12, April 16, May 14, and June 11
Band Booster Meetings will be held in the Band Room at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
February 13, March 13, April 17, May 8, and June 12
Senior All Night Party Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
January 22, February 26, March 19, April 16, and May 14 (starts at 7:30 p.m.)
March 14, and May 9
Athletic Booster Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:
February 12, March 12, April 16, May 14, and June 11
Band Booster Meetings will be held in the Band Room at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
February 13, March 13, April 17, May 8, and June 12
Senior All Night Party Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
January 22, February 26, March 19, April 16, and May 14 (starts at 7:30 p.m.)
RHS SPORTS
2018 FRIENDS OF THE FALCON GALA
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