THE Henry Ford II High School Mar 2 Mar 8 Mar 9 Parent/Teacher Conferences SAT Workshop begins after school An Evening of Excellence Palazzo Grande 7 pm 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 Cheryl Cunningham-Associate Principal Mark McLoughlin - Associate Principal Main Office (586) 797-1600 Attendance (586) 797-1699 MAR 2017 From The Principal... Dear Parents and Friends of Henry Ford II: March is a month of transition to begin to prepare and plan for the next school year. The scheduling process for the 17-18 school year is under way as well as preparation for the spring assessments. Below are the highlights of upcoming events and key information. 2017-2018 Scheduling Students are in the process of scheduling for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents, please take the time to read over scheduling materials your child received during the week of February 13th-17th. Review your student(s) goals and career pathways as you work together to select appropriate classes. Parent involvement is very important as you assist your student(s) in making the best choices for next year s schedule. A curriculum guide describing each course is available on the UCS website www.uticak12.org under the tab: Academics Secondary Student Curriculum Guides. Mar 12 Daylight Savings Time Begins Mar 15 AP Night 6 pm Mar 15 Curriculum Night 7 pm Mar 16 Mar 20 to 23 Career Expo Eisenhower District Art Show Ewell Elementary 7 pm Mar 23,24,25 Play 7 pm Disney s Beauty and The Beast Mar 25 Play 2 pm & 7 pm Disney s Beauty and The Beast Mar 27, 28 Senior Meetings 7 pm A - LOOK - AHEAD Apr 3 7 No School - Spring Break Apr 11, 12 SAT, PSAT, WorkKeys Testing Arp 19 College Fair 7 pm Research has proven the more challenging and rigorous schedule a student takes while in high school the more prepared he/she will be for college. More than 95% of our senior class reports attending a college, university, or technical training school after high school. EVERY student should consider taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses when choosing classes for next year. A high school student may earn college credit and thereby save parent/ guardian the cost of college tuition by passing AP tests given in May with a qualifying score of 3, 4 or 5. Every year many students here at Henry Ford II High School earn college credits by participating in our AP program. We have over 20 AP classes for students to choose from. There is something for everyone! If you would like further information regarding courses please use Naviance and/or your student s counselor as a resource. Wednesday, March 15, 2017 is AP and Curriculum Night for our incoming 9th graders. This event is mainly for 9th grade students/families (Class of 2021) to discuss courses (including AP) and curriculum. We will begin in the Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m. We encourage parent(s)/guardian of current 8th graders to attend. AP night begins at 6:00 in the ECC. The AP courses available for 9th grade students will be discussed at this meeting. At 6:45PM families should then transition to the PAC for Curriculum night. Spring Testing Students should attend all days of spring testing and bring with him/her a cal- 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) ulator, picture ID and two #2 pencils. It is a graduation requirement that students complete the Michigan Merit Exam. They should do their personal best. Upon entering the building on testing days all students should turn off their cell phones and place it in his/her locker. If a student s phone goes off or is visible during the test, a student s test will be voided and not receive a college reportable score. 11th Grade SAT Preparations Our SAT prep class begins on March 8th with Mr. Julien and Mr. Chambers. The prep classes run through March 30th. Sessions are held on Mondays through Thursdays after school. Students should attend a Monday/Tuesday session and a Wednesday/Thursday session each week to receive all of the preparation materials. Make plans for your junior to attend. You may also refer to our HFII website for other SAT resources and test preps. 11th Grade SAT Test The first day of Michigan Merit Exam testing is the SAT test on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. This is a junior only school day. We will be serving a full hot breakfast to juniors starting at 6:45 a.m. We will serve eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, juice, water, and coffee. Dismissal on this day will be approximately 12:30PM. 11th Grade WorkKeys Test April 12th. Students will test in the morning and have a regular afternoon schedule. Upcoming Events March 2nd- Spring Conferences 4:00-7:00PM March 10th- Principal s Advisory Committee @ 9:00AM in the Principal s Conference room at HFII March 8th- SAT Workshop begins March 16th is the Career Expo held at Eisenhower High School from 7:00 9:00 p.m. March 23rd, 24th, 25th - School Play, Disney s Beauty and the Beast March 27th and 28th- Mandatory Senior Meetings- Choose one of the dates. I strongly encourage students and parents to attend the Career Expo. The easiest way to become more engaged in school is to know what you might like to do for a career. This event showcases a variety of careers and helps students understand the course patterns they need to be on track for their career as they enter college. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate senior Elisabeth Pettibone. She is now a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. The selection of the Merit Scholarship winners is currently in progress and the students will be notified in the next month or two. This is a tremendous honor for this student to make it this far. NICE JOB! Juniors will take the WorkKeys assessment on Wednesday, April 12th. This is part of ACT s Work Readiness System and the second portion of the Michigan Merit Exam. They will have a regular afternoon schedule. 11th Grade M-STEP The third portion of the Michigan Merit Exam is an online assessment in Social Studies and Science for students, the date to be determined. Students will take this portion of the assessment within their Science and Social Studies courses. 10th Grade PSAT Tenth grade students will take the PSAT test on Wednesday, April 12th. Students will test in the morning and have a regular afternoon schedule. CSI/MST students will attend their program in the afternoon. Sincerely, 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. Mar 10 Apr 21 May 19 9th Grade PSAT Ninth grade students will take the PSAT test on Wednesday, OUR VISION: Are you ready to STRIVE?? TUESDAY - THURSDAY 2:15 to 3:15 In the Media Center All students will be college ready as measured by the College Readiness Benchmarks by the time they graduate. MI sho To ttp: sho
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 2016-2017 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 23-25 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 20-24 No School Mid-Winter Break Apr 3-7 No School Spring Break April 10 School Resumes Apr 14 No School Good Friday May 26-29 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 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 Ford II School Jacket Jacket orders will be taken 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 $251.50 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 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 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