THE Henry Ford II High School 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 From The Principal... Dear Parents and Friends of Henry Ford II: Here comes December ready or not. At Ford, we are ready! Main Office (586) 797-1600 Attendance (586) 797-1699 Fax: (586) 797-1601 Nov 7 Nov 22 24 Nov 25-26 No School Election Day No School Thanksgiving Break St. Nick s Warehouse Craft Show 9 am Nov 17 Falcon Advisory 9 am A - LOOK -- AHEAD Dec 15 Falcon Advisory 9 am Dec 25 Jan 2 Jan 3 Jan 15 Jan 24 Jan 25 Jan 26 DEC 2017 No School Christmas Break School Resumes No School MLK Day Observed 1/2 Day - Exams 1/2 Day - Exams 1/2 Day - Exams Jan 26 Falcon Advisory 9am Attention senior parents: If you haven t purchased your Senior All Night Party ticket, this would make a great gift this holiday season. Every year 90% of our seniors attend this great party after graduation. We will be selling tickets periodically during lunch hours for the next few months leading up to the party. Please have your students keep a look out for those selected dates. The event is held at Dave and Buster s on June 9th. Tickets are $90 with a price increase after Jan 1st. Event time: 11 p.m. 5 a.m. Contact information: 2018ALLNIGHTPARTY@gmail.com. Attention junior parents: We will once again be offering a prep workshop for our junior students as we move closer to the SAT. EVERY JUNIOR should plan to attend the SAT Prep Workshop that starts 2nd semester with the date to be determined. It is held in the ECC at 2:30 p.m. Our data from the 10 plus years of this workshop shows that students who attend all the sessions showed great growth from when they took the practice test. This workshop will help our students compete with students locally and nationally for college admission. Also, please visit the HFII school website for other various SAT prep courses and study materials. Let me be the first to invite the 9th and 10th grade parents to the 11th annual Academic Blitz hosted at Henry Ford II on Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 7 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. This is an event for both students and parents and will give families valuable information about the first steps to college planning and preparation. We will have breakout sessions on Financial Aid, Advanced Placement, Making High School Count, 1st step in the College Admission process, and Preparing for the SAT. The Academic Blitz is a must for all 9th and 10th grade 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) students and parents. Please plan to attend this important event. Finally, as we approach the holidays, make sure you are checking PowerSchool frequently so you know how your student is doing in school. If students are missing assignments, the break is a great time for students to get caught up. When we return to school on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, we will have only 2 1/2 weeks left in the semester. We had well over 3800 conferences held in November at Parent-Teacher conferences. It was a GREAT showing. As mentioned above, please continue to monitor your student s progress at least weekly through PowerSchool. Should you ever have any questions regarding a grade or an assignment, please contact that teacher immediately and ask for clarification. We are all in this together! Also, my counselors are here as a resource for you to discuss or review academic performance. Final exams are scheduled for January 24th, 25th, and 26th. Each of these days will be a ½ day with dismissal at 10:24 a.m. Please look in the January newsletter for the official exam schedule. Please use the holiday break to recharge your batteries and enjoy some extended time with your family. GO FALCONS! Kenneth L. Cucchi III Principal 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. 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.
UCS App Settings The UCS App has undergone a number of recent upgrades. Please check the settings tab (located under the wrench and hammer icon in the lower right corner of the home screen) to ensure you will continue to receive personalized notifications and information specific to (insert the name of your school). You may follow one or more schools. If you have not downloaded the App, we encourage you to do so to receive updated alerts from our school. Links to download the app are available at: http:// www.uticak12.org/social
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 December 20th 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 $125.00 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