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

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1 THE Henry Ford II High School A Blue Ribbon Exemplary High School Clinton River Road, Sterling Heights MI Kenneth L. Cucchi III - Principal Heather Blum - Associate Principal Mark McLoughlin - Associate Principal Main Office (586) Attendance (586) Fax: (586) From The Principal... Dear Parents and Friends of Henry Ford II: Let me be the first to welcome you to the school year. Please take the time to go over the newsletter and pay close attention to the upcoming dates for school activities and evening events. Aug 28 12th Grade Registration 8 am 11th Grade Registration Noon Aug 29 10th Grade Registration 8 am 9th Grade Registration Noon Aug 31 Freshmen Orientation 7 pm A Look Ahead Sep 5 AUG/SEP 2017 School Begins Sep 18th Open House 6 pm I am excited for the school year to begin and to get back to the routine of school. Our support staff has been hard at work all summer to make the building sparkle. In the October newsletter, I will share with you all our construction updates that have happened over the summer. There have been several. Registration packets should be arriving soon in your mailboxes. It is my expectation that all students attend registration; as it is crucial to the success of the opening of school on day one. Please note that it is not necessary for everyone to come at the start time of your assigned date. The first hour seems to be very busy and the last hour seems to be slow. If you do not want to wait in line, come the second hour of your registration time. Registration is: August 28, 2017 Seniors 8:00 10:00 a.m. Juniors 12:00 2:00 p.m. Oct 6 Homecoming Game 7 pm August 29, 2017 Sophomores 8:00 10:00 a.m. Freshmen 12:00 2:00 p.m. Oct 7 Homecoming Dance 7 pm Oct 12 Oct 12 1/2 Day Parent/Teacher Conferences Picture Re-Take Day Students who are unable to attend registration MUST go through the same process on the first day of school which may take 2-3 class periods to complete. Therefore, attendance on your assigned registration day is so important to a smooth start of the school year. During the registration process students receive their school ID s, have their picture taken, pick up their schedule, and pur- 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) chase a yearbook. A reminder to students and parents/ guardians: we sell student Homecoming dance tickets at this time. In the past, the dance has sold out. Please plan accordingly. We will provide an opportunity to purchase guest tickets the first week of school. We do not allow anyone over the age of 19 to attend the dance. Attention Freshmen and Freshmen Parents/Guardians: Our annual 9th grade orientation will be held on August 31st with a Welcome To Ford Pep Assembly beginning in the gym at 7:00 p.m. This is the night that we welcome students and parents to OUR school. The band plays, the cheerleaders and dance team perform and our mentors are fired up and ready to welcome the Class of 2021 to high school. Students get a guided tour of the school by their mentor making sure they know where his/her locker is located and have an opportunity to practice opening it as well. Students will also learn who to see if they have questions the first few days of school. While the freshmen are touring the school, the parents/guardians, the associate principals and I will go to the Performing Arts Center. We will speak about upcoming dates, our policies and procedures, and discuss what things you can do to support your student up to the time he/she graduates from Henry Ford II High School. We are very proud that in the past few years we have had at least 90% participation in this evening. It puts students and parents at ease and really is a great way to start off the senior high experience for the entire family! We are all the Ford II family. PowerSchool is another great resource for you as parents/guardians to monitor your student s progress, daily/weekly, and communicate with the teacher as soon as a question or concern arises. We DO NOT mail home Progress Reports or Report Cards at HFII due to 24-hour access to PowerSchool. Logins and passwords can be obtained in the main office. You may have heard that the high school bell schedule has been slightly modified for the upcoming school year to meet the legislative requirement for instructional time. Three (3) minutes have been added to the school day with our new dismissal time scheduled for 2:14 p.m. Please enjoy the remainder of the summer and come back well rested and ready to hit the ground running. Sincerely, Kenneth L. Cucchi III Principal All parents/guardians: We do not have an open house date yet. Once we do, it will be published on our HFII website. When we do meet, we will begin in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) and then break out into a mock school day where you will have the opportunity to meet your student s teachers. This is the time to get an idea about the courses and expectations that they have for your student. The student/parent/teacher relationship is crucial to the success of the school year. Communication is a two-way street. Meeting my staff this night sets up that first line of communication. 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. 1st Meeting To Be Determined 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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12 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 28 Registration 12th grade 8 am Registration 11th grade Noon Aug 29 Registration 10th grade 8 am Registration - 9th grade Noon Aug 31 Freshmen Orientation 7 pm Sep 5 First Day of School Sep 18 Open House 6 pm Oct 6 Homecoming Game Oct 7 Homecoming Dance 7 pm Oct 12 1/2 Day Conferences Nov 7 No School Election Day Nov TBD Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov No School Thanksgiving Break Dec 25 Jan 2 No School Holiday Break Jan 3 School Resumes Jan 15 No School MLK Observance Jan 24 1/2 Day Exams Jan 25 1/2 Day Exams Jan 26 1/2 Day Exams Feb No School Mid-Winter Break Mar 30 No School Good Friday Apr 2-6 No School Spring Break April 9 School Resumes May 28 No School Memorial Day 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

13 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 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 Ford II School Jacket Jacket orders will be taken during lunch Hours on September 28th or 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) 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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20 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