2015 orientation
- 2. Rockford High School Freshman CenterParent/Student OrientationDoug VanderJagt, Freshman Center PrincipalWelcomeDan Zang, 10-12 Building PrincipalTransition to High SchoolMike Westgate, Freshman Center Assistant PrincipalClimateTim Erickson, Athletic DirectorAthleticsHolly Normington, CounselorAcademicsDeb Gibson, Head CounselorRegistration
- 3. Turning point in a student’s lifeLearn to balanceAcademics – required creditsExtra-curricular activitiesPositive social/peer relationshipsFamily timeClass of 2015High School
- 4. ResponsibilityExpectationsRequirementsSocial environmentExtra-curricular involvementUse the support around you to make high school an amazing experienceFamilyTeachersCounselorsAdministratorsFriendsCoachesAdvisors…Class of 2015Don’t do it alone!
- 5. AttendanceLimited absencesNo notesPhone call must be madeCode of conductGeneral informationStudent handbookClass of 2015www.rockfordschools.orgFamily AccessStudent Access
- 6. Clubs, activities, & organizationsAvailable to all 9th -12th gradersVariety of opportunitiesThree seasonsFall season begins in AugustPhysical required by 1st practiceAcademic eligibilityAt least 3 C-’sNo more than 1 failing gradeAthleticsHigh SchoolStudent OpportunitiesGet involved!
- 7. Class of 2015Michigan Merit Core Graduation Requirements1 trimester class = ½ credit
- 8. Class of 2015Michigan Merit Core Graduation Requirements – Additional RPS1 trimester class = ½ credit
- 9. Class of 2015Elective Classes Video
- 10. Core classesTeacher recommendationElective classesCheck pre-requisitesCollege requirements, career interests, personal interestsHonors classesApplication process (English & science)Selecting Freshman ClassesSOME CLASSES WILL BE SELECTED FOR YOU BASED ON 8TH GRADE PERFORMANCE.
- 11. SOME CREDITS MAY HAVE BEEN EARNED BASED ON MIDDLE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE.Registration meeting with counselorsERMS – February 17NRMS – February 18Students new to RPS – by appointmentDiscuss class placement with current teachers, counselors, and parentsFollow online instructions and select classesRegistration Process
- 13. Log into Family Access
- 14. Connect to Student Access
- 15. Use Student Access for online scheduling. (Family Access does not allow additions or changes
- 16. Select Rockford High School
- 17. Select Courses 2011-2012 tab to add classesUse Course Book tab to view course descriptions and requirementsRegistration instructions will provide instructions and deadlines
- 18. Review courses available for 9th grade students
- 19. Add/update courses until 15 classes are listed
- 20. Add 5 alternates to take if other requests cannot be honored
- 22. Complete registration by March 1stComplete honors placements tests by April 27th or 30thReview/return course verification sheets in MayAttend summer orientation August 25th (make-up orientation is August 29th)First day of school is September 6thRegistration Process
- 23. Honors testing (ACT)Wednesday, April 27th
- 24. Saturday, April 30thClass of 2015Honors testing – English and Earth Science
- 26. Please contact the department representatives listed below with class specific questions?Class of 2015
- 27. Welcome Class of 2015