Freshman Center Newsletter
Rockford Freshman Center
Principal, Kelly Amshey
Assistant Principal, Al Reickard
Counselor Last Names A-K, Jennifer Lutz
Counselor Last Names L-Z, Riley Legge
RHS Athletics
Consider purchasing a student pass for your student by clicking the link below. Student passes are only $25 so it's a great deal for any student who enjoys attending the games.
Parent Teacher Conferences
9-12 Parent Teacher Conferences for trimester 3 are scheduled for April 30 and May 1. Google Meet sessions are available from 3-4:30 p.m. and in person sessions are available from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Please save the date and look for an email with the link to sign up through School Bookings (COMING SOON)!
Rockford Freshman Center April 30
Rockford High School 10-12 May 1
Yearbook
Rockford High School creates a fantastic yearbook each year, and students have the opportunity to place an order for the 2024-25 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.
Teacher Appreciation at RFC
Rockford Freshman Center is proud to recognize our staff during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9!
Student Council is planning a great week of 90's themed surprises, treats and tokens of gratitude to show how much we appreciate all they do for students.
Parents are invited to make donations - whether snacks, drinks, small gifts, etc - to make the week extra special. If you're interested and able to contribute, please fill out the Google Sheet linked below where you'll find a list of supplies for a week's worth of celebrating all 45 teachers. Feel free to send donations with your student, through Amazon, or drop off in the main office by May 2.
Thank you for considering!
PSAT SAT Prep
Does your freshman want to get a jump start on prepping for the PSAT and SAT?
College Board
- Free
- College Board can help students create a study plan and take practice tests as well as familiarize students with what to expect on tests and testing days.
- Practice – SAT Suite | College Board
Khan Academy
- Free
- Interactive SAT practice questions and videos.
- Official Digital SAT® Prep | Khan Academy
Dr. Carlin's Test Prep
- Live, online webinar sessions for SAT Content & Strategy
- 15 hours. 6 sessions. $60 with code SAT 2025.
- Recordings available on the following day.
- Dr. Carlin's Test Prep
Sylvan Learning
- Small group or individual tutoring in person or online.
- SAT Prep Courses | Sylvan Learning
PSAT April 23
Rockford Freshman Center students will participate in PSAT 9 on Wednesday April 23. Many current freshmen took the PSAT in 8th grade, so it will be familiar. The PSAT is a standardized assessment with two main tests: Reading/Writing and Mathematics.
If they haven't yet done so, students are encouraged to create an account with College Board, the owner of the PSAT/SAT Assessment Suite. After doing so, students will have access to score reports from College Board, which can be useful in planning and preparation related to plans for post-high school. At the start of the test session, students also have the opportunity to complete a questionnaire. Please read the linked statement from College Board about the purpose of this questionnaire.
Important notes for parents regarding April 23:
- Test protocol prohibits phones/smart watches. Please call the office if you have an urgent need to contact your student on April 23.
- If they have transportation and parent permission, students are welcome to leave campus once building test sessions are dismissed. Test session dismissal is typically between 10:30-11:00 a.m.
- Students who will take a bus home will depart at 12:30 p.m. (early dismissal schedule).
- We have no lunch service. Students who plan to leave at 12:30 p.m. are asked to bring a lunch from home if possible. If a student isn't able to do that, the student or parent/guardian can reach out to any staff person and we will make an arrangement.
Final Exams
Trimester 3 final exams will occur June 4-6, 2025.
June 4 - 1st Period Exam - 2:30 p.m. dismissal
June 5 - 2nd and 3rd Period Exams - 10:55 a.m. dismissal
June 6 - 4th and 5th Period Exams - 10:55 a.m. dismissal
Academic Letter
RHS/RFC recognizes consistent student success as measured by grade point average (GPA) with the Academic Letter. Details are located in our student handbook (available on the webpage). A summary of main points is included below:
- GPA = 3.50 or higher for two trimesters in the same academic year
- No failing grades, Credit or No Credit during the academic year
Students who earn an academic letter during trimester three will receive the letter in the mail this summer. Congratulations to these students!
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 meeting on May 5 at 9:00 a.m. The link for the Google Meet will be provided in advance. Thanks!
