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Class of 2015Welcome
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•Rockford High School Freshman CenterParent/Student Orientation
Doug VanderJagt, Freshman Center Principal
Dan Zang, 10-12 Building Principal
Holly Normington, Counselor
Deb Gibson, Head Counselor
Welcome
Transition to High School
Registration
Climate
Academics
Mike Westgate, Freshman Center Assistant Principal
Athletics Tim Erickson, Athletic Director
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• Turning point in a student’s life• Learn to balance
• Academics – required credits• Extra-curricular activities• Positive social/peer relationships• Family time
•Class of 2015High School
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• Family• Teachers• Counselors• Administrators• Friends• Coaches• Advisors…
• Responsibility• Expectations• Requirements• Social environment• Extra-curricular
involvement
• Use the support around you to make high school an amazing experience
•Class of 2015Don’t do it alone!
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• Attendance• Limited absences• No notes• Phone call must be made
• Code of conduct• General information
Student handbook•Class of 2015
Family AccessStudent Access
www.rockfordschools.org
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CLUBS, ACTIVITIES, & ORGANIZATIONS
• Available to all 9th -12th graders• Variety of opportunities
• Three seasons• Fall season begins in August
• Physical required by 1st practice• Academic eligibility
• At least 3 C-’s• No more than 1 failing grade
ATHLETICS
•High SchoolStudent Opportunities
Get involved!
Core subjects
Elective classes
Extra-curricular
Fine arts
Requirements
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•Class of 2015Michigan Merit Core Graduation Requirements
Subject Credits
English 4
Math• Algebra, Geometry, & Algebra 2 (including a math
class senior year
4
Science• Biology, Physics or Chemistry, & additional science
3
Social Studies 3
Health / Physical Education 1
Visual / Performing Arts 1
On-line experience
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•Class of 2015Michigan Merit Core Graduation Requirements – Additional RPS
Subject Credits
Additional ½ credit of PE • Can fulfill the second trimester P.E. requirement by
completing any two seasons of a RHS sanctioned sport or RHS sanctioned sport club, or by participating in marching band for two seasons
1 trimester
Additional ½ credit of Communications • Speech, Debate, Theater, or TV Studio
1 trimester
Additional ½ credit of Computer Literacy• Business Technology, Multimedia, World Technology (WT)
Communication, WT Structures, WT Manufacturing, WT Controls, WT Energy and Transportation, Product Design, Computer Programming, KCTC (Computer Accounting, Computer Banking, Informational Technology, and Graphic Design). Successful completion of a semester of Computers in 7th or 8th grade with C or higher will also be accepted.
1 trimester
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•Class of 2015Elective Classes Video
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• Core classes• Teacher recommendation
• Elective classes• Check pre-requisites• College requirements, career
interests, personal interests• Honors classes
• Application process (English & science)
•Selecting Freshman Classes
• SOME CLASSES WILL BE SELECTED FOR YOU BASED ON 8TH GRADE PERFORMANCE.
• SOME CREDITS MAY HAVE BEEN EARNED BASED ON MIDDLE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE.
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• Registration meeting with counselors• ERMS – February 17• NRMS – February 18• Students new to RPS – by appointment
• Discuss class placement with current teachers, counselors, and parents• Follow online instructions and select
classes
•Registration Process
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Log into Family Access
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Connect to Student Access
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Use Student Access for online
scheduling. (Family Access does not
allow additions or changes
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Select Rockford High School
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Select Courses 2011-2012 tab to add classes
Use Course Book tab to view course descriptions and requirements
Registration instructions will provide instructions and deadlines
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Review courses available for 9th grade students
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Add/update courses until 15 classes are listed
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Add 5 alternates to take if other requests cannot be honored
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•Graduation requirements
•Course descriptions
•Pre-requisites
•Course length
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• Complete registration by March 1st
• Complete honors placements tests by April 27th or 30th
• Review/return course verification sheets in May• Attend summer orientation August 25th
(make-up orientation is August 29th)• First day of school is September 6th
•Registration Process
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Application essay
Standardized testing• M
EAP
• ACT
Teacher recommendation
Academic performance
Honors testing (ACT)• Wednesday, April 27th
• Saturday, April 30th
•Class of 2015Honors testing – English and Earth Science
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Questions?•Class of 2015
Presenters will be available in the lobby
Contact Freshman Center counselors @ 863-6350
Contact department representative at the following email addresses
Innovation High School at Kent ISD
Materials online (www.rockfordschools.org)
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Please contact the department representatives listed below with class specific questions?•Class of 2015
Subject Department Head Email address (@rockfordschools.org)
English Mrs. Carey Ccarey
Science Mr. Konwinski Jjkonwinski
Math Mr. Dengler Sdengler
Social Studies Mrs. Buikema Sbuikema
Foreign Languages Mr. Bakita Kbakita
Health/Phys Ed Mr. Veal Jveal
Life Skills Ms. Anderson Aanderson
Technology Mr. Jacobs Tjacobs
Choir Mrs. Scott Mscott
Special Education Mrs. Kargenian Lkargenian
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Welcome Class of
2015