A Blue Ribbon Exemplary High School Clinton River Road, Sterling Heights MI

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1 THE Henry Ford II High School Jan 4 Jan 16 Jan 18 Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 23 A - Look - Ahead School Resumes No School MLK Day Observed 1/2 day - Exams 1/2 day - Exams 1/2 day - Exams Semester 2 Begins Feb 2 Academic Blitz 7 om Feb 11 Feb Crafter s Clearance Craft Show 10 4 No School Mid-Winter Break A Blue Ribbon Exemplary High School Clinton River Road, Sterling Heights MI Kenneth L. Cucchi III - Principal Heather Blum - Associate Principal Cheryl Cunningham-Associate Principal Mark McLoughlin - Associate Principal Main Office (586) Attendance (586) Jan 2017 From The Principal... Dear Parents and Friends of Henry Ford II: Happy New Year! My hope is that you had a restful holiday season and that 2017 will be a great year for your family. We have just two and a half weeks until exams to end the first semester. Remember that each quarter grade counts 40% and the final exam counts 20% of a student s semester grade. A student s semester grade is the grade that is placed on a student s official high school transcript and is how we calculate the official GPA for a student. We have three half days for final exams beginning on January 18th. Second semester officially starts on January 23rd. There is no school on Monday, January 16th, to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. School starts at 7:20 a.m. and is dismissed at 10:22 a.m. on exam days. The schedule is as follows: Wednesday, January 18th Hours 1 & 2 Thursday, January 19th Hours 3 & 4 Friday, January 20th Hours 5 & 6 Attention juniors: Our SAT Prep Workshop dates will soon be determined. Further information will be sent. Last year we had a little over half of our students attend this seven day workshop. Students who attended all seven hours did earn 2 to 4 points higher on the SAT than they did on the Princeton Review. This year our goal is that 400 students attend all six days of this after school workshop. Attention parents of a junior: It is my recommendation that every junior attends our SAT Prep Workshop hosted by two outstanding educators; Mr. Mark Julien and Mr. Nick Chambers. Similar workshops like the one Mr. Julien and Mr. Chambers host cost in excess of $ We offer this to our students free of charge. If you talk to our current seniors who had a high score on the SAT test they will say the same two things: The SAT workshop really helped them with the pace and confidence they needed to do well on the test and that they had no idea that getting a good score on the SAT would open so many doors for them. Seniors with a high SAT score get into the college of their dreams, and are awarded the scholarships they need The mission of Henry Ford II High School is to involve family, school, and community to educate our students through a supportive environment and a stimulating curriculum.

2 From the principal (continued) to make going to their dream college a reality. We are hoping for the same results this year with our students now taking the SAT. graduate than students who never take an AP class This year 32% of our students are taking at least one AP or honors class. The Academic Blitz will be held on February 2, This evening event for students and parents in the sixth through eleventh grade is designed to help both students and parents understand the first steps in the college admissions process. This event will take place here at Henry Ford II High School. Then on Thursday, March 16, 2017 the Career Expo is at Eisenhower High School. In order to earn a college degree students have to find a career that matches their interest and aptitude. Students who attend the Career Expo are amazed at the number of careers there are to choose from and surprised by the level of education necessary to be successful in these careers. Again, let me wish you a Happy New Year! GO FALCONS! Kenneth L. Cucchi III Principal On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Ford will host the College Fair. Every student in our school should plan to attend this event. Up to 70 colleges will be represented at this fair. The College Fair is your chance as both parents and students to see the program each university offers and the costs of attending the university. After attending the College Fair, make sure the classes you are taking at Ford allow you to have a high enough SAT score so you gain admission to the college that specializes in your career choice. Finally, I encourage all 10th and 11th graders to make a couple of campus visits during the spring, summer, or early fall so students know where they would like to attend college. The one thing I hear over and over from seniors is if you wait to go on a campus visit until your senior year it is too late. Students need to be ready in September of their senior year to apply to the university of their choice. If seniors wait too long to apply or visit a school, they run the risk of not getting into that particular school. We want to keep all of those doors open for our students! As students make their schedule choices in February make sure your student is considering taking the college rigor of an AP class. It is a goal at Ford that every student takes at least one AP class before they graduate. Students who take an AP class and sit for the AP exam are five times more likely to be a college SAT WORKSHOP MISD is hosting four additional SAT Student Prep Workshops this winter starting after the New Year. To register, please visit ttp:// showcourse.asp?5198. PRINCIPALS FALCON ADVISORY MEETINGS Parents are always encouraged and welcome to join the principal at his Falcon Advisory meetings held each month. Hear firsthand the issues and ideas that define the high school environment at Ford II. Meeting time is 9 am. Jan 27 Mar 10 Apr 21 May 19 Are you ready to STRIVE?? TUESDAY - THURSDAY 2:15 to 3:15 In the Media Center OUR VISION: All students will be college ready as measured by the College Readiness Benchmarks by the time they graduate.

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19 Take advantage of Utica Community School s PaySchools to make payments on-line. PaySchools is a system which allows you to make payments on-line using credit card or e-checks at your convenience 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Free or Reduced meal applications online Applications for Free or Reduced Meals are available online at Parents are encouraged to fill out and submit the application found there to request this benefit for their children. Online Lunch Payment Service Please consider using this service to eliminate the need to carry cash or checks as well as having the ability to view account history of purchases and the assurance of private and secure transactions. If you haven t tried it yet, this might be the time. The district s online depositing web site is: For further information, visit the district website or contact the district Food Service department directly at ATTENDANCE IN POWERSCHOOL Henry Ford II Calendar Aug 22 Registration 12th grade 8 am Registration 11th grade Noon Aug 23 Registration 10th grade 8 am Registration - 9th grade Noon Aug 25 Freshmen Orientation 7 pm Sep 6 First Day of School Sep 21 Open House (Tentative) 7 pm Sep23 Homecoming Game Sep 24 Homecoming Dance 7 pm Nov 8 No School Professional Development Nov TBD Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30 7:30 pm Nov 17 1/2 Day Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:30 am 2:30 pm 4:00 7:00pm Nov No School Thanksgiving Break Dec 23 Jan 3 No School Holiday Break Jan 4 School Resumes Jan 16 No School MLK Observance Jan 18 1/2 Day Exams Jan 19 1/2 Day Exams Jan 20 1/2 Day Exams Feb No School Mid-Winter Break Apr 3-7 No School Spring Break April 10 School Resumes Apr 14 No School Good Friday May No School Memorial Weekend Jun TBD Prom Jun TBD Graduation Practice Jun TBD Commencement Ceremony Jun 13 1/2 Day Exams Jun 14 1/2 Day Exams Jun 15 1/2 Day Exams Attendance is recorded in PowerSchool late in the school day. Our goal is to have call ins recorded by the end of the school day. However, if you have any questions regarding your students attendance, please wait 24 hours to insure that all records are complete and up to date. EARLY DISMISSALS AND PROPER ATTENDANCE PROCEEDURES Please call and follow the prompts: 1 = Early Dismissals 2 = Late Arrival 3 = All Day Absences When an Early Dismissal is necessary it is recommended that you submit a note to the office with your student before the start of the day. Students will receive their passes at this time. If a request is left on the attendance line, your student must PICK UP their pass in the Main Office any time throughout the day. PowerSchool is now generating automated phone calls to parents informing them of any absences for their students on a daily basis. Please use your Parent Portal to view your student s attendance. If you have any concerns, the individual teacher directly through the staff tab of the school s web site: or through the PowerSchool access. If a correction is warranted, the teacher will request one. f

20 ave you recently NEW WEBSITE The UCS Community Education department is introducing a new website that features an easy to use on-line registration system. Please visit LUNCH PRICE INCREASE Please note that the cost of a High School lunch is now $2.95 LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEEERS Ford II School Jacket Jacket orders will be taken by contacting Mike at Basic jacket price includes: Small through extra large wool jacket with quilted lining. Genuine leather sleeve with a two piece leather shoulder insert. Varsity letter sewn on front, three inch high "Ford II" chain stitched and Falcon outline on the back. Student's name on the front and graduation chenille year patches on shoulder. All for the price of $ plus Tax $10.00 of each jacket sold is donated back to the school fund Custom chenille icon patches and embroidery are also available. Samples and pricing will be on display. A $ deposit is required at the time of your order, with the balance due at delivery. Please allow 4 weeks or less for completion. M I C Phone: (248) One of the contributing factors to a successful high school is the parent volunteers who help. If you would like to be involved, WE NEED YOU! Whether it is in an ongoing capacity or for a one time only event, we would love to have your help. Please contact Mrs. Zimkiewicz, in the Principal s Office, KEEP INFORMED WITH POWERSCHOOL INFORMATIONAL WEB SITES *PaySchools Pre-pay your registration fees on-line using PaySchools. The link to is located on the HFII home page. *Food Service Accounts Visit the UCS website at to learn about lunch services and deposit funds into your child s lunch account. Use the School Lunch and Payments tab. *Senior All Night Party Visit the HFII website ford.uticak12.org for information and pricing. A check is required, payable to HFII Senior All Night Party. We are pleased to announce an system that will allow us to regularly send important school notices and newsletters directly to you. To register for these updates, please log on to your PowerSchool account and sign up under the Notifications tab. Our goal is to have 100 percent of our parents enrolled in this system so that we can keep you better informed and reduce the use of paper in our school. Your help with this effort is greatly ap- *Athletic Passes - Visit the UCS website Athletics tab for pricing information. *Parking Permits Permits are available on a first come/ first served basis beginning with seniors then juniors at a cost of $40, cash or check payable to Henry Ford II High School.

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28 Parents! Your PowerSchool Parent Portal login and password registrations are processed in our Main Office. You will have access to view online attendance and detailed grade information regarding your student s classes. Registering your address through the Parent Portal will allow us to send school notices directly to you. Homework requests during a student s absence may also be arranged through this portal. Please bring photo identification to expedite processing your registration for the system.. IMPORTANT NUMBERS TO KNOW Attendance: (586) Counseling: (586) Athletics: (586) Main Office: (586) This Newsletter is available online at