Welcome Class of 2022!
Rockford High School Freshman Center Parent/Student Orientation Welcome Tom Hosford, Freshman Center Principal Transition to High School Tom Hosford, Freshman Center Principal Climate Kelly Amshey, Freshman Center Assistant Principal Athletics Tim Erickson, Athletic Director Academics Jen Lutz, Counselor Registration Holly Normington, Counselor
Class of 2022 High School Turning point in a student s life Learn to balance Academics required credits Extra-curricular activities Positive social/peer relationships Family time
High School Student Opportunities Get involved! CLUBS, ACTIVITIES, & ORGANIZATIONS Available to all 9 th -12 th graders Variety of opportunities Requirements Core subjects Three seasons ATHLETICS Fall season begins in August Physical required by 1 st practice Must be dated 4-15-18 or later Academic eligibility At least 3 C- s No more than 1 failing grade Fine arts Elective classes Cocurricular
Class of 2022 High School Expectations Procedures Attendance Limited absences Parent must call to excuse absences and appointments Parent notes will not be accepted Code of conduct Family Access/Student Access ID Cards Positive Atmosphere Personal Best High Standards Responsible Citizens Present, physically and mentally Family Access Student Access
Class of 2022 Don t do it alone! Family Teachers Counselors Administrators Friends Coaches Mentors Responsibility Expectations Requirements Social environment Co-curricular involvement Use the support around you to make high school an amazing experience
1 trimester class = ½ credit Class of 2022 Michigan Merit Core Graduation Requirements Subject Credits English 4 Math Algebra, Geometry, & Algebra 2 (including a math class senior year Science Biology, Physics or Chemistry, & additional science 4 3 Social Studies 3 Health / Physical Education 1 Visual / Performing Arts 1 World Language 2 Online Learning Experience
1 trimester class = ½ credit Class of 2022 Michigan Merit Core Graduation Requirements + Additional RPS Subject Credits Additional ½ credit of PE Can fulfill the second trimester P.E. requirement by completing any two seasons of a RHS sanctioned sport or RHS sanctioned sport club, or by participating in marching band for two seasons Additional ½ credit of Communications Speech, Debate, Theater, or TV Studio Additional ½ credit of Computer Literacy Business Technology, Multimedia, World Technology (WT) Communication, WT Structures, WT Manufacturing, WT Controls, WT Energy and Transportation, Product Design, Computer Programming, Computer Science Literacy 1,2, KCTC (Computer Accounting, Computer Banking, Informational Technology, and Graphic Design). Successful completion of a semester of Computers in 7th or 8th grade with C or higher will also be accepted. Strongly Recommended Electives College Prep class for 11 th graders STEPS (replaces ACT Prep) Personal Finance for 12 th graders 1 trimester 1 trimester 1 trimester
SAMPLE FRESHMAN TRIMESTER SCHEDULE Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3 English 9 A English 9 B Mythology Design 1 Algebra 1 A Algebra 1 B World Studies A Physical Ed 9 World Studies B Earth Science A Teen Leadership Earth Science B Spanish 1A Health Spanish 1B
Class of 2022 Elective Classes Video
Selecting Freshman Classes Core classes Teacher recommendations Test results Elective classes Check pre-requisites College requirements, career interests, personal interests Honors classes Application Process & Testing (English & Science) Teacher recommendation (Math) SOME CLASSES WILL BE SELECTED FOR YOU BASED ON 8TH GRADE PERFORMANCE. SOME CREDITS MAY HAVE BEEN EARNED BASED ON MIDDLE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE.
Registration Process Registration meeting with counselors NRMS Wednesday, Jan. 31 ERMS Thursday, Feb. 1 Students new to RPS Feb. 21 Please contact RFC Counseling Dept. to schedule and receive enrollment materials Discuss class placement with current teachers, counselors, and parents Follow online instructions and select elective classes
ONLINE Registration
Log into FAMILY ACCESS THROUGH FAMILY RESOURCES
Use Student Access for online scheduling. (Family Access does not allow additions or changes)
Graduation requirements Course descriptions Pre-requisites Course length
Registration Process Complete Registration by Feb. 15 th Complete Honors Process Communication regarding placements by end of school year. Attend August 15 th Orientation to receive schedule, locker, books and have school picture taken August 20 th is Make-Up Orientation Tentative First Day of School is August 27 th
Class of 2022 Please contact the department representatives listed below with class specific questions. Subject Department Rep Email address Special Education Mrs. Edwards HEdwards@rockfordschools.org English Mr. VanBragt TVanBragt@rockfordschools.org Science Mr. Cargill CCargill@rockfordschools.org Math Mr. Brown KBrown@rockfordschools.org Social Studies Mr. Keeler BKeeler@rockfordschools.org Foreign Languages Mr. Garbaty MGarbaty@rockfordschools.org Health Mrs. Linsley SLinsley@rockfordschools.org Physical Education Ms. Rottman HRottman@rockfordschools.org Art Mrs. Len CLen@rockfordschools.org Foods for Fitness Mrs. Greenland HGreenland@rockfordschools.org Technology Mr. Jacobs TJacobs@rockfordschools.org Band Mr. Phillips BPhillips@rockfordschools.org Choir Ms. VandeWege RVandeWege@rockfordschools.org Orchestra Mrs. DeYoung EDeyoung@rockfordschools.org
Class of 2022 Questions? Presenters will be available in the lobby Contact Freshman Center Counselors @ 863-6350 Contact department representative at the following email addresses Flipped Classes, Spanish Immersion, Kent Innovation, R School Materials online (www.rockfordschools.org Freshman Center page)
Welcome Class of 2022!!