Class of 2015 Orientation

1. Class of 2015 Welcome

2. Rockford High School Freshman Center Parent/Student Orientation Doug VanderJagt, Freshman Center Principal Welcome Dan Zang, 10-12 Building Principal Transition to High School Mike Westgate, Freshman Center Assistant Principal Climate Tim Erickson, Athletic Director Athletics Holly Normington, Counselor Academics Deb Gibson, Head Counselor Registration

3. Turning point in a student’s life Learn to balance Academics – required credits Extra-curricular activities Positive social/peer relationships Family time Class of 2015 High School

4. Responsibility Expectations Requirements Social environment Extra-curricular involvement Use the support around you to make high school an amazing experience Family Teachers Counselors Administrators Friends Coaches Advisors… Class of 2015 Don’t do it alone!

5. Attendance Limited absences No notes Phone call must be made Code of conduct General information Student handbook Class of 2015 www.rockfordschools.org Family Access Student Access

6. 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 School Student Opportunities Get involved!

7. Class of 2015 Michigan Merit Core Graduation Requirements 1 trimester class = ½ credit

8. Class of 2015 Michigan Merit Core Graduation Requirements – Additional RPS 1 trimester class = ½ credit

9. Class of 2015 Elective Classes Video

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 classes Use Course Book tab to view course descriptions and requirements Registration 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 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

24. Saturday, April 30thClass of 2015 Honors testing – English and Earth Science

25. Questions? Class of 2015

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

27. Welcome Class of 2015