THE Henry Ford II High School Oct 4 Financial Aid Night 8 pm Oct 6 Homecoming Game 7 pm Oct 7 Homecoming Dance 7 pm Oct 12 Oct 12 1/2 Day Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:30 2:30 pm 4:00 8:00 pm 10:24 dismissal Picture Re-Take Day Oct 27 Falcon Advisory 9 am A - Look Ahead Nov 7 Nov 22 24 Dec 25 Jan 2 Jan 3 Jan 15 No School Election Day No School Thanksgiving Break No School Christmas Break School Resumes No School MLK Day Observed A Blue Ribbon Exemplary High School 11911 Clinton River Road, Sterling Heights MI 48313 http://ford.uticak12.org Kenneth L. Cucchi III - Principal Heather Blum - Associate Principal Mark McLoughlin - Associate Principal Rose Sinishtaj Administrative Intern Main Office (586) 797-1600 Attendance (586) 797-1699 Fax: (586) 797-1601 OCT 2017 From The Principal... Dear Parents and Friends of Henry Ford II: It is hard to believe that Open House is already a distant memory and Homecoming is fast approaching. Progress Reports will no longer be distributed to students. Please know that if you have a PowerSchool log-in you have access to an updated Progress Report for your student 24 hours a day 7 days a week. In PowerSchool you also have up-todate attendance for your student and the ability to email a teacher directly with questions about grades and attendance. If you do not already have a PowerSchool log-in or have forgotten your log-in from last year, please contact Denise in the front office to get an updated password. I would like to take the time to welcome all of our new staff to Ford this fall. New teaching staff and what they teach: Jamie Cushman -- Math Michele Johnston -- Special Education Edward Krawczuk -- Science Angela Melton -- Business & Health Heidi Radnick -- Special Education Catherine Schreiber -- Special Education Please welcome our new teachers to Ford. They are committed to our vision of improving student achievement through delivering quality daily instruction. I am proud to announce that Henry Ford II High School is still among the highest performing schools in Macomb County. Our SAT composite score was a 1067.5. The state has transitioned from the ACT to the SAT and I am proud of the hard work of our students and dedication of our staff to implement the new assessment system. Our goal is to make every student college ready by earning a score of 480 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and a 530 on the Math sections of the SAT. We are over half-way to our goal and as a staff we are always looking for new strategies and activities to help all students learn. Last year we had 747 AP tests taken. I am pleased to 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.
From the principal (continued) announce that we had more students taking AP classes than the previous year and 366 of our students earned college credit by scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on the test. This score is also up from the previous year. More students taking AP, means more students earning college credit, showing that we offer a range of AP classes for all students. Students who take an AP class and earn a 3, 4, or 5 are five times more likely to graduate from college than their counter parts who didn t take an AP class. The data is clear, if we push kids to take an AP class, they can pass it and earn college credit making a student college ready as they graduate. The PSAT-NMSQT test date for juniors is October 14, 2017. This test helps to identify students that may qualify for National Merit Scholarships. Parent/Teacher conferences will be October 12th at 11:30 2:30 pm and 4:00-8:00pm. Report Cards will not be printed for conferences, so please use PowerSchool for your student(s) information. With PowerSchool you have access to your student s report card the minute they are posted. If your student has fallen below a C- in a class, please consider using STRIVE tutoring as a free resource to help your student improve. STRIVE tutoring is available to all students Tuesday through Thursday from 2:15 3:15 in the Media Center. We have teachers and student tutors available to assist your student. Additionally, on Mondays, STRIVE is available with computers only. If students need access to the technology in the Media Center, they are welcome to stay on Mondays. Friday, October 27th at 9:00 a.m. is our monthly Parent/Principal Advisory meetings. Please, join us in the Principal s conference room. This is a time to get updates on the happenings here at school and share information with me. The meetings are kept to one hour. We are off to a great start. We are focused on our vision of improving student achievement so we keep our place as one of the top high schools in the State of Michigan. GO FALCONS! Kenneth L. Cucchi III Princiapl Financial Aid Night will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Henry Ford II at 8:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. You are very strongly encouraged to attend. This is a worthwhile event, providing you with useful information regarding FAFSA. Contact Mr. Jesko at 586-797-1672 if you have any questions. 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. October 27 November 27 December 15 January 26 March 16 April 27 May 18 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.
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 www.lunchapp.com. 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: www.sendmoneytoschool.com For further information, visit the district website www.uticak12.org or contact the district Food Service department directly at 586-797-1185. ATTENDANCE IN POWERSCHOOL 2017-2018 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 22-24 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 19-23 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 586-797-1699 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, email the individual teacher directly through the staff tab of the school s web site: http://ford.uticak12.org or through the PowerSchool access. If a correction is warranted, the teacher will request one. f
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 www.ucscommunityeducation.com. 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, 586-797-1615. KEEP INFORMED WITH POWERSCHOOL E-MAIL Ford II School Jacket Jacket orders will be taken during lunch Hours on October 26th or by contacting Mike at 248-318-6401. 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 $251.00 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 $100.00 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) 318-6401 INFORMATIONAL WEB SITES *PaySchools Pre-pay your registration fees on-line using PaySchools. The link to www.payschools.com is located on the HFII home page. *Food Service Accounts Visit the UCS website at www.uticak12.org 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 http:// ford.uticak12.org for information and pricing. A check is required, payable to HFII Senior All Night Party. We are pleased to announce an e-mail 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 E-Mail 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 www.uticak12.org 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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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 E-mail 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) 797-1699 Counseling: (586) 797-1690 Athletics: (586) 797-1608 Main Office: (586) 797-1600 This Newsletter is available online at www.uticaford.com