RFC Counseling Newsletter
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RFC Counseling December Newsletter
In an effort to continue building a strong, supportive school community, RFC will be sending out a monthly school counseling newsletter that brings you important updates, helpful resources, and insights to empower our students’ academic and emotional growth.
Meijer Gift Card Drive: RFC is collecting Meijer gift cards to assist Rockford students who could use a little extra support and holiday cheer. If you’d like to contribute, please drop off $10 Meijer gift cards at the RFC counseling office by December 12th.
Career Exploration: All freshmen took part in a career exploration session during flex time in the first trimester. This session gave them a brief introduction to possible career paths after high school. Ask your 9th grader which career they found most interesting, what the entry-level salary is for that job in Michigan, and what type of education or degree it requires. Want to dive deeper? Have your student log in to their Xello account through Hello ID to show you their results!
Registration: 9th graders will be selecting their 10th-grade classes in just a couple of months! Between now and the end of February, all freshmen will create a rough draft of a four-year high school plan. These plans can change often throughout high school, but they help guide students as they choose appropriate courses for 10th grade. Wondering what most 10th graders take? Required courses include: AP Seminar (English), Geometry (some students will take Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus if ahead), American Studies, and Biology. Most students will also take a 2nd PE class and some form of art (performing, applied or visual).
Want to connect with your teen? Try asking one of these questions the next time you’re in the car, at the dinner table or on a walk!
What classes in your current schedule do you look forward to the most and why do you enjoy them?
Thinking about the adults you know (family friends, relatives, teachers)-whose job seems the most interesting and what do they actually do?
We hope your family has a peaceful holiday season!
RFC Counselors
Jen Lutz (Last names A-K)
Riley Legge (Last names L-Z)
If you need mental health assistance:
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Emergency Room
Network 180 (N180) – Kent County Community Mental Health
https://www.network180.org/en/
Mobile Crisis Response Team 616-336-3909
24/7 Access Center for Medicaid families
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
For outpatient therapy and program questions call the Central Access at 866-852-4001
Forest View Hospital
https://forestviewhospital.com/
For inpatient, partial, or outpatient medication management call 616-942-9610
OK2SAY Tips:
8-55OK2SAY or text: 652729 (OK2SAY) or https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say
If you need immediate assistance for utilities, food, housing, or health care clinics:
United Way: contact 211 by phone or text (toll free for Kent/Berry 800.877.1107) or www.211.org
North Kent Connect: www.nkconnect.org
Mobile Food Pantries: https://www.feedwm.org/findfood/
