Class of 2015Welcome

•Rockford High School Freshman CenterParent/Student Orientation

Doug VanderJagt, Freshman Center Principal

Dan Zang, 10-12 Building Principal

Holly Normington, Counselor

Deb Gibson, Head Counselor

Welcome

Transition to High School

Registration

Climate

Academics

Mike Westgate, Freshman Center Assistant Principal

Athletics Tim Erickson, Athletic Director

• Turning point in a student’s life• Learn to balance

• Academics – required credits• Extra-curricular activities• Positive social/peer relationships• Family time

•Class of 2015High School

• Family• Teachers• Counselors• Administrators• Friends• Coaches• Advisors…

• Responsibility• Expectations• Requirements• Social environment• Extra-curricular

involvement

• Use the support around you to make high school an amazing experience

•Class of 2015Don’t do it alone!

• Attendance• Limited absences• No notes• Phone call must be made

• Code of conduct• General information

Student handbook•Class of 2015

Family AccessStudent Access

www.rockfordschools.org

CLUBS, ACTIVITIES, & ORGANIZATIONS

• Available to all 9th -12th graders• Variety of opportunities

• Three seasons• Fall season begins in August

• Physical required by 1st practice• Academic eligibility

• At least 3 C-’s• No more than 1 failing grade

ATHLETICS

•High SchoolStudent Opportunities

Get involved!

Core subjects

Elective classes

Extra-curricular

Fine arts

Requirements

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•Class of 2015Michigan Merit Core Graduation Requirements

Subject Credits

English 4

Math• Algebra, Geometry, & Algebra 2 (including a math

class senior year

4

Science• Biology, Physics or Chemistry, & additional science

3

Social Studies 3

Health / Physical Education 1

Visual / Performing Arts 1

On-line experience

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•Class of 2015Michigan 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

1 trimester

Additional ½ credit of Communications • Speech, Debate, Theater, or TV Studio

1 trimester

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, 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.

1 trimester

•Class of 2015Elective Classes Video

• Core classes• Teacher recommendation

• Elective classes• Check pre-requisites• College requirements, career

interests, personal interests• Honors classes

• Application process (English & science)

•Selecting Freshman Classes

• SOME CLASSES WILL BE SELECTED FOR YOU BASED ON 8TH GRADE PERFORMANCE.

• SOME CREDITS MAY HAVE BEEN EARNED BASED ON MIDDLE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE.

• Registration meeting with counselors• ERMS – February 17• NRMS – February 18• Students new to RPS – by appointment

• Discuss class placement with current teachers, counselors, and parents• Follow online instructions and select

classes

•Registration Process

Log into Family Access

Connect to Student Access

Use Student Access for online

scheduling. (Family Access does not

allow additions or changes

Select Rockford High School

Select Courses 2011-2012 tab to add classes

Use Course Book tab to view course descriptions and requirements

Registration instructions will provide instructions and deadlines

Review courses available for 9th grade students

Add/update courses until 15 classes are listed

Add 5 alternates to take if other requests cannot be honored

•Graduation requirements

•Course descriptions

•Pre-requisites

•Course length

• Complete registration by March 1st

• Complete honors placements tests by April 27th or 30th

• Review/return course verification sheets in May• Attend summer orientation August 25th

(make-up orientation is August 29th)• First day of school is September 6th

•Registration Process

Application essay

Standardized testing• M

EAP

• ACT

Teacher recommendation

Academic performance

Honors testing (ACT)• Wednesday, April 27th

• Saturday, April 30th

•Class of 2015Honors testing – English and Earth Science

Questions?•Class of 2015

Presenters will be available in the lobby

Contact Freshman Center counselors @ 863-6350

Contact department representative at the following email addresses

Innovation High School at Kent ISD

Materials online (www.rockfordschools.org)

Please contact the department representatives listed below with class specific questions?•Class of 2015

Subject Department Head Email address (@rockfordschools.org)

English Mrs. Carey Ccarey

Science Mr. Konwinski Jjkonwinski

Math Mr. Dengler Sdengler

Social Studies Mrs. Buikema Sbuikema

Foreign Languages Mr. Bakita Kbakita

Health/Phys Ed Mr. Veal Jveal

Life Skills Ms. Anderson Aanderson

Technology Mr. Jacobs Tjacobs

Choir Mrs. Scott Mscott

Special Education Mrs. Kargenian Lkargenian

Welcome Class of

2015