RFC Counseling February Newsletter

RFC Counseling February 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.

Snow Days-Pros and Cons! Students and staff love a good snow day, but since we have returned from the holidays, students have had a lot of unpredictability in their daily schedules. Check in with your 9th grader-are they caught up in all of their classes? Do they have a plan for second trimester exams? This trimester is wrapping up quickly with exams on February 26 and 27!

KCTC visit-If you missed KCTC’s Open House last week, your student can still learn more about KCTC program offerings. KCTC will be visiting RFC this spring during Flex Time!

Career Day-To develop RFC students' career readiness, it is important to connect students to professionals working in the field of their interests. Our community holds crucial career knowledge, expertise, and relationships that can support our students' growth and development in becoming "career ready." The Rockford Freshman Center will be conducting a Career Speaker Day on Wednesday March 18, 2026 between 12:00 and 2:30 p.m.

Registration for 10th Grade - Current 9th graders will be registering for their sophomore classes in early March. If you haven’t yet talked about what classes they are interested in taking next year, now is a great time! Students have begun learning about and developing their 4-year plans and should be able to share some of their ideas for 10th grade with you. ARENA Scheduling, where students build their own schedules, will happen in May!

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!

1. Do you have a good balance that includes challenging classes and time for co-curriculars and a social life? What can you do to improve the balance in your life?
2. Do you need additional resources or support (such as tutoring or Peer Mentoring class) as you continue through high school? Or would you be interested in helping others as a tutor or mentor?

RFC Counselors     

Jen Lutz (Last names A-K)     

Riley Legge (Last names L-Z)