NEWSLETTER VOL. 9, ISS. 15
october 13, 2023
IMPORTANT DATES:
October 9th-13th - Cap & Gown Ordering week
October 16 - Chipotle fundraiser for SCHS Link Crew (see flyer below)
October 17 - Picture retake day
October 17 - RCS College & Career Fair @ SCHS 6:30-8pm
October 18th - 11th grade PSAT/NMSQT (see info below), PM half day for grades 9, 10, & 12.
October 18 - PTSA meeting @ 2:45pm in Media Center
October 24 - Music Boosters Meeting room E131 @ 7pm
October 26 - Marching Band end of season concert/awards
October 27 - Hart/SCHS Orchestra Concert @ 7pm
October 31 - Last day to register for AP exam!
October 31 - Link Crew trunk-or-treat for freshmen
November 1 - OSTC Information meeting during 2nd hour for interested sophomores
November 3 - Half Day of school (10:45 dismissal) - End of Quarter 1
November 7 - NO SCHOOL - Election Day/PD
November 10 - Veterans Day Breakfast @ SCHS 8-10am
November 9-12 - Fall Play
October 16 - Chipotle fundraiser for SCHS Link Crew (see flyer below)
October 17 - Picture retake day
October 17 - RCS College & Career Fair @ SCHS 6:30-8pm
October 18th - 11th grade PSAT/NMSQT (see info below), PM half day for grades 9, 10, & 12.
October 18 - PTSA meeting @ 2:45pm in Media Center
October 24 - Music Boosters Meeting room E131 @ 7pm
October 26 - Marching Band end of season concert/awards
October 27 - Hart/SCHS Orchestra Concert @ 7pm
October 31 - Last day to register for AP exam!
October 31 - Link Crew trunk-or-treat for freshmen
November 1 - OSTC Information meeting during 2nd hour for interested sophomores
November 3 - Half Day of school (10:45 dismissal) - End of Quarter 1
November 7 - NO SCHOOL - Election Day/PD
November 10 - Veterans Day Breakfast @ SCHS 8-10am
November 9-12 - Fall Play
psat schedule - october 12th
psat schedule for wednesday, october 18th
The PSAT/NMSQT is administered to 11th grade students throughout the State of Michigan each year during the fall. In Rochester Community Schools this will take place on Wednesday, October 18th. Below is information for the testing schedule for 11th grade students as well as the late arrival procedures for all other high school students (9th, 10th and 12th grade).
Please note that the PSAT/NMSQT is part of the College Board SAT Suite of Assessments and will be the best preparation for our 11th grade students when they take the SAT in the spring. This will also be the first test administration for College Board that is completely digital. To support this transition, we will be providing information and practice opportunities ahead of time to prepare our students. Please be on the lookout for future communications.
Testing is scheduled to be held at Adams, Rochester, Stoney Creek, and the Schultz Campus (ACE/Virtual Campus).
Please note that the PSAT/NMSQT is part of the College Board SAT Suite of Assessments and will be the best preparation for our 11th grade students when they take the SAT in the spring. This will also be the first test administration for College Board that is completely digital. To support this transition, we will be providing information and practice opportunities ahead of time to prepare our students. Please be on the lookout for future communications.
Testing is scheduled to be held at Adams, Rochester, Stoney Creek, and the Schultz Campus (ACE/Virtual Campus).
- Transportation will be provided via assigned bus routes for eligible students who require busing. 11th graders who are testing will utilize their normal bus schedule for pick-up times.
- Bus pick-up times for eligible 9th, 10th, and 12th graders will be 3 hours and 45 minutes later than their normally scheduled time.
- Busing to OSTC will not be provided for students. OSTC students who are 11th graders are required to come to school for the PSAT test.
- OSTC students who are not testing will be exempt from OSTC if they are unable to drive to the site.
- Students will be required to bring their own #2 pencil and calculator.
- Buses will drop off students prior to 11:15 a.m. for the second half of the day. Students will remain in a designated area until classes begin at 11:50 a.m.
- Lunch will be available for all students.
- Room assignments and other test-related details for students will be released closer to the test date.
ALL Junior students taking the PSAT/NMSQT test should bring the following items with them on test day:
- School-issued Chromebook and charger. Your Chromebook must be fully charged when you arrive for testing. You cannot use a personal device for this test.
- Photo ID: school ID or Driver's license is acceptable
- Pencils: no. 2 sharpened NON mechanical pencils
- Calculator: optional (there is a calculator included in the digital test, but you are welcome to bring your handheld calculator if you prefer using that)
- Snack/water: optional but strongly recommended to bring for break
rcs college and career fair
The Rochester Community Schools College and Career Night is Tuesday, October 17, 6:30 - 8pm at Stoney Creek High School. To enter the event, students are advised to download StriveScan prior to the event to get access to over 78 institutions more quickly. Posters are located around the school to showcase the App and how-to guides on how to download. We are excited to see and guide students to what their success could look like after high school!
ap registration - deadline october 31st!
veterans day breakfast
Click here to RSVP for the breakfast
Click here to donate to the yellow ribbon fund and help sponsor a veteran for the breakfast
Click here to donate to the yellow ribbon fund and help sponsor a veteran for the breakfast
free sat practice test for all rcs juniors
counseling
IMPORTANT FAFSA UPDATE
There are major changes and improvements coming to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. As a result, the new form will be available in December 2023, not Oct. 1.
The launch date will apply only for the 2024–25 FAFSA form.
The changes to the FAFSA form for the 2024–25 aid year include
- expanded eligibility for federal student aid and
- a more streamlined application process.
For more information, visit: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/december-fafsa
FINANCIAL AID
It's almost time for seniors to fill out the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)" starting in December. Check out a newsletter devoted specifically to Financial Aid.
The district is also providing a financial aid night (see below). Registration is required!
The district is also providing a financial aid night (see below). Registration is required!
If you are unable to attend the RCS Financial Aid Night, Oakland University provides excellent virtual presentations to help senior families understand the FAFSA process.
FAFSA Small Group Workshops are available to allow multiple students and their parents (when applicable) to get help completing the FAFSA; private breakout rooms are utilized if you have a personal question or need to share your screen privately.
To get help completing a 2023-2024 FAFSA, register for one of these presentations:
FAFSA Small Group Workshops are available to allow multiple students and their parents (when applicable) to get help completing the FAFSA; private breakout rooms are utilized if you have a personal question or need to share your screen privately.
To get help completing a 2023-2024 FAFSA, register for one of these presentations:
JUNIORS
The counselors visited the junior class during their Social Studies classes to go over important information for junior year. They were given information on how to sign up for College visits here at Stoney Creek, the College and Career Fair on October 17th at SCHS, upcoming PSAT/NMSQT required testing on October 18th, PSAT/SAT prep resources, MME testing, and much more. We encourage all juniors and their parents to visit our Junior Student & Parent Checklist smore for all of the information.
SENIORS
The counselors met with the senior class in September to discuss post-secondary planning and each student met with their counselor one-on-one to discuss their questions. Feel free to visit our smore for more information: College Application Process smore .
The counselors visited the junior class during their Social Studies classes to go over important information for junior year. They were given information on how to sign up for College visits here at Stoney Creek, the College and Career Fair on October 17th at SCHS, upcoming PSAT/NMSQT required testing on October 18th, PSAT/SAT prep resources, MME testing, and much more. We encourage all juniors and their parents to visit our Junior Student & Parent Checklist smore for all of the information.
SENIORS
The counselors met with the senior class in September to discuss post-secondary planning and each student met with their counselor one-on-one to discuss their questions. Feel free to visit our smore for more information: College Application Process smore .
ptsa
PTSA Meeting October 18th at 2:45pm in the Media Center Come join us at the PTSA meeting this month! Enjoy cider and donuts while listening to the second of three info sessions provided by Zara Tutoring. Tom Zara, a former Adams High School teacher, will join us to share Time Management tips. You will also get to hear the latest SCHS and PTSA news, including how to apply PTSA Student Activity and Staff grants and hear from our sponsor The HUB of College Consulting. All students, parents and staff are encouraged to join us! |
ostc information night
yearbooks on sale for the 2023-24 school year
Yearbooks are on sale at www.yearbookforever.com for $75 (price increases to $80 on December 1st). The final deadline to order a yearbook is February 4, 2024.
Senior yearbook ads can be purchased at www.yearbookforever.com through January 28, 2024. Due to printing deadlines, no orders will be accepted after that date. Photos and text must be uploaded at time of purchase. Please include photos of both horizontal and vertical orientations. Once photos and text are uploaded, the yearbook staff will design the ad and send a proof home to parents through the email provided on the order form. Proofs will go home mid-February. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Millard.
Senior yearbook ads can be purchased at www.yearbookforever.com through January 28, 2024. Due to printing deadlines, no orders will be accepted after that date. Photos and text must be uploaded at time of purchase. Please include photos of both horizontal and vertical orientations. Once photos and text are uploaded, the yearbook staff will design the ad and send a proof home to parents through the email provided on the order form. Proofs will go home mid-February. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Millard.
schs senior information
Looking for the most up to date information on all things senior year? Checkout the senior page on the SCHS website. We will update this page regularly with all information pertaining to senior year. Bookmark it and check back often!
We now have information available for the Senior All Night Party! Register early for the best price and sign up for your volunteer position!
We now have information available for the Senior All Night Party! Register early for the best price and sign up for your volunteer position!
senior photos class of 2024
All seniors must get their YEARBOOK PHOTO taken through Prestige Portraits. This service is free of charge to every single student. This procedure is not only equitable for ALL students, it streamlines the process for parents, students, and the yearbook advisor. In addition, ALL students in the class of 2024 will be included on the class composite as a result of using Prestige.
The yearbook and composite photos were taken August 16-18. If your senior missed their appointment, you can schedule an appointment at one of Prestige’s studios by visiting www.prestigeportraits.com/studio or calling 517-349-1703 to set up an appointment. The closest studio to Rochester is the Shelby Township studio. The deadline to be photographed outside of our scheduled on-site dates is October 14, 2023. Due to yearbook printing deadlines, any student that does not meet that deadline will not be included in the senior section of the yearbook.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Millard at [email protected].
The yearbook and composite photos were taken August 16-18. If your senior missed their appointment, you can schedule an appointment at one of Prestige’s studios by visiting www.prestigeportraits.com/studio or calling 517-349-1703 to set up an appointment. The closest studio to Rochester is the Shelby Township studio. The deadline to be photographed outside of our scheduled on-site dates is October 14, 2023. Due to yearbook printing deadlines, any student that does not meet that deadline will not be included in the senior section of the yearbook.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Millard at [email protected].
senior yearbook ads
Senior yearbook ads can be purchased at www.yearbookforever.com through January 28, 2024. Due to printing deadlines, no orders will be accepted after that date. Photos and text must be uploaded at time of purchase. Please include photos of both horizontal and vertical orientations. Once photos and text are uploaded, the yearbook staff will design the ad and send a proof home to parents through the email provided on the order form. Proofs will go home mid-February. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Millard.
music boosters
We would love to have you join us at our music booster meetings. Please see the Facebook groups for location announcements or send an email to [email protected]. Anyone is welcome to attend!
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athletic boosters
All are invited to attend the Athletic Boosters Meetings held in the staff lounge. Scheduled Meeting Dates:
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Tickets to all athletic events will now be purchased electronically through GoFan.
Anyone attending an athletic event needs to buy their tickets on GoFan. Ticket packages are available on the site.
STUDENT PICK UP AFTER SCHOOL / PARKING
As a reminder at the end of the school day, students must be picked up in the parent loop on the south end of the school off Tienken Road. If the student can not be picked up in the loop, please park in the Junior or senior lots by the auditorium or the pool. Please do not pick students up on the north end of school. The loop is reserved for busses and authorized vehicles with permits only.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY IS A TOP PRIORITY!
The safety and security of all students and staff at Stoney Creek is always a top priority. To help us in these efforts, please see the information below:
The safety and security of all students and staff at Stoney Creek is always a top priority. To help us in these efforts, please see the information below:
- Students can enter through 3 entrances: the Main Doors, the Athletics Doors, and the Auditorium Doors.
- Campus will remain closed throughout the school day. All grades will have lunch on campus.
- Students are NOT to utilize fast food delivery services. For example, DoorDash, Grub Hub, Instacart, or Uber Eats, etc. for food delivery.
- If students are traveling to other campuses throughout the day, they are asked to check out of SCHS in the Attendance Office and check back in when they return.
- Students are encouraged to utilize their assigned lockers to minimize their belongings in the classroom.
If you see something, say something. Please report all safety and security concerns to the Main Office Staff or to Officer Drehmer.
work permits
Students can obtain a work permit in the counseling office as well as in the vestibule outside of the main office. Make sure to choose the appropriate form (there is a form for UNDER 16 and a separate form for 16 & 17 year olds).
Complete Section I, have your employer complete Section II, then bring back to SCHS to be completed (if a parent is bringing the form for their student, we will need a photo ID of the student in order to complete the work permit). Work permits are completed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Complete Section I, have your employer complete Section II, then bring back to SCHS to be completed (if a parent is bringing the form for their student, we will need a photo ID of the student in order to complete the work permit). Work permits are completed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
free meals program
my school bucks
Rochester Community School operates its meal program using Point of Sale Computers (POS). Our computers are capable of tracking all pre-paid lunch sales. In addition, you may view a detailed account of what meals or snack your child has purchased and your account balance by creating an account on https://www.myschoolbucks.com . This is a free service for the convenience of our parents. If you child receives free or reduced price meals, rest assured they will not be identified in front of others.
If your student qualifies for free/reduced lunch, students are required to enroll yearly. You can apply by clicking here.
If your student qualifies for free/reduced lunch, students are required to enroll yearly. You can apply by clicking here.
Rochester Community Schools believes that an important foundation for successful teaching and learning includes the need to feel safe, valued, and respected. To that end, Stoney Creek High School will be participating in No Place for Hate®.
To learn more about No Place for Hate, or to access family resources on challenging bullying and bias, please go to: https://www.adl.org/education-and-resources/resources-for-educators-parents-families.
To learn more about No Place for Hate, or to access family resources on challenging bullying and bias, please go to: https://www.adl.org/education-and-resources/resources-for-educators-parents-families.