THANK YOU
We loved seeing parents and guardians in the building and in Google Meet for fall conferences. Thank you to all who made the time for a conference and those who chose to connect with teachers by email. We appreciate your partnership!
We's also like to thank parents and guardians for their role in the first homecoming for your 9th grade students. The halls were filled with spirit on dress up days and it was amazing to see them looking their best for the dance. We had over 400 students attend and hope all had a great night!
PROGRESS REPORTS
Parents/guardians are encouraged to set up automated progress reports through Skyward Family Access. The image above is a screenshot from Family Access.
- Login to Family Access
- Click "My Account" which appears next to your name.
- Beneath your phone number and address, there are options to receive attendance notifications and progress reports.
- Check the box next to "Receive Progress Report Emails for my student(s)
- Select the frequency you'd like (daily, weekly, monthly)
Daily Schedule M/W/F
1st Period 7:40-8:51 a.m.
2nd Period 8:57-10:08 a.m.
3rd Period + Lunch 10:14-11:56 a.m.
4th Period 12:02 - 1:13 p.m.
5th Period 1:19-2:30 p.m.
EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE
1st Period 7:40-8:28 a.m.
2nd Period 8:34-9:21 a.m.
3rd Period 9:27-10:14 a.m.
4th Period + Lunch 10:20 11:37 a.m.
5th Period 11:43 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
FLEX Schedule T/TH
1st Period 7:40-8:44 a.m.
2nd Period 8:50-9:54 a.m.
3rd Period + Lunch 10:00-11:34 a.m.
Intervention 11:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
4th Period 12:16-1:20 p.m.
5th Period 1:26-2:30 p.m.
Class Rings and Jewelry
A message from Jostens:
One of the longstanding traditions for Freshmen is the opportunity to order and receive their class rings together as a class. We are excited to let you know that class ring week is coming up soon. Please look for your official class ring sizer package which will be arriving in the mail next week. This will assist you with determining your ring size and provides instructions on how to access Jostens class ring designer online. It also highlights this year’s promotional pricing and free gifts that Jostens will be providing to the class of 2029 this year!
Please watch this quick video from our Jostens team for more information on what's coming up in the next few weeks.https://jostens.co/RockfordRingWelcome
On Wednesday October 22nd, the Jostens team will be sending an email to parents with all of the class ring details and online ordering links. Please keep an eye out in your email inbox on Wednesday, October 22nd. It's important to place your order by October 29 to receive the best possible pricing as well as the free gifts that Jostens will be providing to students.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Jostens Team. Email: studentkeepsakes@jostens.com Call/Text: +16163302141
TEEN DRIVER WORKSHOP
Parents are the key; a virtual teen driver workshop is a 50-minute session designed by Corewell Health to support parents as they help their teens through the early stages of driving. It will cover safety tips, communication strategies, and helpful resources.
Details - When: Wednesday, November 5th at 5:00p; Where: Online; Cost: Free
Yearbook
Rockford High School creates a fantastic yearbook each year, and students have the opportunity to place an order for the 2025-26 yearbook now. Please note - high school yearbooks include photographs from prom and graduation, and therefore, arrive in the fall of the following school year. This is different than middle school, so we try to point it out before you order.
If you're interested, please visit yearbookforever.com. In the school name field, enter Rockford High School (not Freshman Center) and be sure to choose Rockford High School in Michigan. As with school portraits, families with multiple high school students might consider purchasing them together to save on the service fee - speaking from experience :).
RHS Athletic Office
Consider purchasing a student pass for your student by CLICKING THIS LINK. Student passes are only $25 so it's a great deal for any student who enjoys attending the games.
LOCKERS
Rockford Freshman Center students keep backpacks, bags, purses, etc. in their assigned lockers from 7:40-2:30 each day. Passing time between classes is adequate to exchange supplies at their locker. Freshman students with RHS classes are permitted to take their backpack to Rockford High School 10-12 if necessary.
Students may not trade or share lockers with a classmate. If their locker doesn't work, a student should report the problem to the main office and we will work on a repair and/or reassignment as needed.
Reporting Attendance
RFC and RHS require a parent/guardian phone call for absence reporting. Please do not send your student with a note. This process helps staff verify the authenticity of the report. Please call 616-863-6352 to report an absence, late arrival or early departure.
High school students may sign themselves in and out once a parent has called. Parents/guardians are not required to enter the building to sign the student out. This is also different than the process used in RPS middle schools.
Parent Advisory Council
Rockford Freshman Center and Rockford High School welcome parents to attend and participate in Parent Advisory Council. PAC meetings are held several times each year and provide an opportunity for parents/guardians to receive updates about high school activities. Meetings are held virtually in Google Meet and are recorded for those who cannot attend on scheduled date(s) and/or time. Please plan to join us our first meeting on December 2 at 9:00 a.m. The link for the Google Meet will be provided in advance. Thanks!
Dates to Save
October 15 Early Dismissal for Students
October 29 Early Dismissal for Students
November 12 Early Dismissal for Students
November 14 Last Day of Trimester One
November 26-28 No School
December 2 Parent Advisory Council Meeting 9 a.m.
December 10 Early Dismissal for Students
