Raven Family Resource
Royal Oak High School - May 17, 2024
Dear Raven Families,
We are thrilled to share with you some exciting news from our school community. This week, we had the honor of welcoming a new cohort of outstanding students into the National Honor Society (NHS). These students have demonstrated exemplary achievements in scholarship, leadership, service, and character, and we couldn't be prouder of their accomplishments.
This past week, we had the pleasure of enjoying the final orchestra and band concerts of the year, and I must say, they were nothing short of spectacular. The talent and dedication displayed by our students were truly remarkable, and it was clear that they had been expertly guided and mentored by Mr. Rose and Mr. Jensen.
We also wanted to let you know that yesterday at the end of the school day we had people that arrived unannounced, on the sidewalk, and not on our property passing out bibles. Administration was out monitoring the situation.
Please continue to check in on your child's quarter 4 progress in MiStar Parent Portal. If you have questions about your child's grade/progress in a specific course, reach out to that teacher directly [Staff Directory]
- Go to RO MiStar Parent Portal
- Click on 'Assignments'
- Click on 'Show All' so you can see all assignments
- If you have questions or need clarification, reach out to the teacher
Q Parent Connection App: Apple | Google Play
Login Issues: Follow the directions on the home screen if you can't log in
Families of Seniors, final exams are next week. May is a big month for our Senior Ravens. Check out the Senior Final Assessment information below and encourage your child to communicate with their teachers and connect with their counselors, if needed, so they can finish strong.
Seniors have 2 days of school left!
Warm regards,
ROHS Admin Team
The Last Few Months @ a Glance:
- May 17 - Senior Recital
- May 20 - Seniors have 1st, 2nd, 3rd hour classes; 4th, 5th, 6th Senior Exams
- May 21 - Senior Exams 1st, 2nd, 3rd Hour; Afternoon lunch and Senior Mandatory Event
- May 21 - Honors Convocation @ ROMS
May 23 - Prom (deadline for guset passes is 4.29)
May 24 - 27 - No School - Memorial Day Break
May 29 - Senior Cruise
May 30 - June 1 Senior All Night Party (PTSA)
June 10, 11, 12 Half Day - Student Exams (Grades 9,10,11)
June 12 - End of Quarter 4/Semester
For Athletics dates and events please click https://goroathletics.org/
Link to Senior Page on Building Webpage
Building Calendar link for more details.
Parking Note for May 22
On May 22 @ 3 pm we are hosting a varsity soccer district game. The athletic area parking lot will be closed for the day. There is still plenty of parking for students in the Lexington and Normandy lot. Seniors will be gone. Students should not park in the staff lot.
SENIOR FINAL ASSESSMENTS
Mark your calendars! Senior final assessments are quickly approaching. Senior final assessments will be on ...
- Monday, May 20th, hours 4, 5, 6 (All grades, including 12th graders, attend full day regular class time schedule)
- Tuesday, May 21st, hours 1, 2, 3 (½ day for 12th graders only & Senior Meeting in the PM).
Senior Honors Convocation - Mark Your Calendar
Royal Oak High School will host its Annual Honors Convocation on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Royal Oak Middle School (Dondero Auditorium). This is an evening to celebrate student accomplishments. If your child is being recognized, you will receive an invitation this week. If your child is being honored please save the date and remind them to go directly to the gathering area at ROMS at 6:30 P.M. on 5/21 wearing their graduation gown (no cap). Regalia will be distributed at the ceremony. If you have any questions please email Mr. Ray McMann ray.mcmann@royaloakschools.org
LOCKERS
All items left in lockers will be donated according to the dates below.
12th Grade: After May 21 (Seniors last day)
9th, 10th, 11th Grade: After Noon on June 12 (Underclassmen last day)
Here is a PTSA link to Senior All Night Party. Please review if you have a senior.
High School Summer School Information and Registration
Please click this link to access the Summer School Packet. The link to register is in the packet. Registration is now open.
Transitions
We firmly believe that providing students with a smooth and informative school transition process contributes to student success at all levels. Our school transition process begins with our Developmental/Kindergarten students as we welcome them into our schools and begin to help them better understand some of the learning experiences that they will soon engage in within our schools. The elementary to ROMS school transition helps incoming 6th-grade students better understand what awaits them in middle school. Our 8th-grade to 9th-grade school transitions are one of the final transitions our students take part in as they begin their journey at Royal Oak High School. We feel strongly about our school transitions process and the opportunities it provides students and families at all levels to understand better the opportunities and experiences that await them at the next level! You can watch the video to learn more.
Here is the link to the video.
ROHS Staff Thank You
Our staff works so hard everyday focusing on our students and school community. If you would like to say thank you to any staff member, please fill out and submit the form linked below. I will be sure they get your messages, which I know will make their day!
Athletic Registration is Switching To A New Platform!
Questions? Contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Russell (daniel.russell@royaloakschools.org)
PAC MAY MEETING- SOCIAL OUTING
Join us Tuesday, May 21st at 6:30 at Mojave Cantina to celebrate the end of our year! Please RSVP to rosdpac@gmail.com so we can get a head count! If you need any support you can always email us, or post in our Closed Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/RoyalOakSchoolsPAC)
SCHOOL PICTURES & YEARBOOK
ATTENDANCE
Consistent attendance at school is directly connected with your child's academic success. We understand that there are times when students need to be absent. We ask that parents/guardians notify the school on each day a student is absent.
The parent/guardian must call the Attendance Office at 248-435-8500 (press 1) by 1:30 p.m. each day of their child’s absence and provide any necessary documentation (e.g., medical documentation). Voicemail is available for messages if no one is available to take your call.
Please keep in mind that excessive absences will lead to a referral to Royal Oak Youth Assistance or our School Truancy Officer. Notices will be automatically generated and sent digitally.
ROHS VISITORS - ID
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL
All doors to Royal Oak High School will remain locked until 7:00 a.m. on a daily basis. At 7:00, students may enter the building via the cafeteria door accessed by the drive off of Crooks between Lexington and Normandy. Students arriving before 7:40 must report to the cafeteria. Other doors will open at 7:40 a.m. and relock at 7:55 a.m. First hour begins promptly at 7:55 a.m. and late-arriving students will need to sign in at the Attendance Office (Welcome Center).
Please be advised that if your child is not involved in a regularly scheduled, supervised activity, they must exit the building by 3:15 p.m. (4:15 p.m. when the Learning Commons is open). The only students remaining in school after normal school hours should be under the direction of a coach, teacher, or administrator. Please understand that our concern is focused on the safety of all of our students, as we cannot provide supervision for students not participating in a school activity.
BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK
If you would like to have your child participate in this program, please fill out this form. Be sure to indicate if you child has any food allergies. If your child has a food allergy, you as the parent are responsible for checking all food labels when the food arrives home. Royal Oak Schools, as well as Blessings in a Backpack, will not be held responsible for any accidental food allergen exposure.
WELLNESS WEEKENDS
ROHS will be participating in Wellness Weekends again this year. Students, staff, and families can celebrate a weekend of no new homework and no tests or projects to prepare for. When students and teachers return from the Wellness Weekend, no new classroom assignments will be due and no grades will be returned. The next and last Wellness Weekend is May 24, 2024.
ROHS CANVAS COMMUNITY PAGE
Royal Oak High School has created an ROHS Canvas Community page/course. This page houses different resources which includes, but is not limited to support contacts, wellness resources, career and testing information, scholarships and counseling information. Canvas works in conjunction with MiStar. On your student’s schedule you’ll notice it’s 10th period. Students do not need to do anything for this page/course. It is another way to give students the resources that they need.
MICHIGAN MEALS PROGRAM
Thanks to the Michigan School Meals Program, a state-funded program that allows all students to receive meals at no cost for the 2023-2024 school year, breakfast and lunch will be free to all students. Second meals are not free and will be considered ala carte.
Although all students can receive meals at no cost, it is still vital that eligible families fill out a free/reduced meal application. A school’s eligibility for federal Child Nutrition Programs such as Summer Food Service Program and others is based on free and reduced-price eligibility. Students and families may qualify for other program fee reductions based on their eligibility for free or reduced-price meals. Federal and state education funding uses free and reduced-price eligibility.
PICK UP & DROP OFF
We know that drop-off and pick-up can be difficult with everyone's busy schedules. With a few hundred students who are coming to and leaving school during a very short turnaround time of 10 - 15 minutes, we need to ensure safety. In order to do this in a safe and efficient manner, it is imperative that all families respect and follow the designated drop-off and pick-up location.
One of the greatest and growing areas of concern is the practice of families dropping students off in the circle drive (Lexington/Crooks). This is an area for buses only. We will be working with RO Police Officers to help reinforce this No Parking/Drop off Zone. Thank you for your support and understanding.
MISTAR GRADEBOOK
As a reminder, MiStar is the official gradebook and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) can go to the MiStar Parent Portal to see up-to-date grades for their child. If you have any questions about your child's progress or would like to meet with your child's teacher, please connect with them directly to schedule a conference time. (ROHS Staff Directory)
PARKING PERMIT
Parking permits can be obtained in the Main Office. In order to receive a permit, students need to have a completed application, $30 or a check made out to Royal Oak High School, their license and proof of insurance. By now, ALL students should have their parking permits if they are parking in the school parking lots. If you have questions, please contact Caroline.Krynak@royaloakschools.org
ECF CHROMEBOOKS
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) can complete the ECF Chromebook Request Form in order to get a Chromebook for a student. Please make sure to read the request/commitment form carefully. Chromebooks will be delivered to ROHS toward the end of each week.
Please visit the District Technology Website for additional information and support. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Hermon (Amy.Hermon@royaloakschools.org)
CHROMEBOOK FAQ FOR FAMILIES
FILL OUT THE FORM TO GET YOUR CHILD A DISTRICT ISSUED CHROMEBOOK DEVICE
FBI - TEEN ACADEMY:
The FBI Teen Academy program allows high school students an opportunity to get a comprehensive look into today’s FBI. Students are provided with several presentations on topics including terrorism, cyber crime, public corruption, polygraph exams, evidence response, SWAT, and the day-to-day operations of a typical FBI office. Students also learn from special agents, intelligence analysts, language specialists, and professional staff about investigative tactics that include gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and assisting with cases.
To Apply
The Detroit Field Office is now accepting applications for its 2024 Teen Academy Program. The program will be hosted on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 8:00-4:30, and will be held at 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226. Applications will be accepted by students ages 13-18 who live in Michigan. Students are required to digitally submit a PDF application packet that includes the required signatures and completion of the Teen Academy Application, Consent to Photograph, a recent copy of school transcripts and the required application essay. The Teen Academy Program is competitive; acceptance is not guaranteed. The completed application, supporting essay, consent to photograph, and recent school transcripts must be received by email (PDF format only) or mail by June 7, 2024. Questions regarding the FBI Teen Academy or the application process can be directed to mjabouljoud@fbi.gov.
SEMCA - Southeast Michigan Construction Academy: Application for Fall Semester is OPEN!
The trade school application is now open! Enrollment will be open for all locations, trades will vary by location. The application is posted on the website: semcaschool.org. If you have any questions, please reach out to their office at 248-298-3600 or schedule a tour to meet personally with the staff.
Training programs offered include:
- Electrical - 4 year program
- Carpentry - 1 year program
- Welding - 1 semester program
- Introduction to Construction Trades - 1 semester program
SCHOLARSHIP & JOB INFORMATION CAN ALWAYS BE FOUND IN XELLO!
Juniors & Seniors can look under College Planning on their Dashboard!
Freshman & Sophomores look under Links & Resources.
Spring Testing SAT/PSAT Score Information:
- If you are unable to see your score, there may have been an issue linking the score with your College Board Account
- Call: 866-870-3127, Option 2 for help with this issue.
AP TESTING:
- AP scores will be available in July. You’ll be able to access them online with your College Board account.
- There are still AP Exams Scheduled on May 22, 23, 29 (Late and Exception Testing)
- Arrive to your exam at either 7:30am (morning testing) or 11:30 am (afternoon testing) - General Directions may be given before the actual exam starts at either 8:00am or 12:00pm.
- Schedule: AP Exam Schedule 2024. AP Late Testing Dates. What to Bring on Exam Day.
Questions? Contact - Janet Norling, Testing Coordinator: janet.norling@royaloakschools.org
Abbie Stys - Counselor (A-D)
Abbie.Stys@royaloakschools.org
Erin Boedeker - Counselor (E-K)
Erin.Boedeker@royaloakschools.org
Chloe Dahm - Counselor (L-R)
Chloe.Beerer@royaloakschools.org
Jim Bowker- Counselor (S-Z)
James.Bowker@royaloakschools.org
Emily Wade - Special Education Social Worker
Emily.Wade@royaloakschools.org
Clarisa Ceaser - Special Education Social Worker
Clarisa.Ceaser@royaloakschools.org
Ben Weiss - General Education Social Worker
ROHS SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer school will be offered for students requiring credit recovery. ROHS summer school information can be found HERE. To enroll, complete the following form: LINK HERE.
ATTENTION SENIORS: COLLEGE JUMPSTART PROGRAM
Could you benefit from increasing your academic skills to fully prepare for college level coursework? OCC’s College Jumpstart Program will allow students to take one three-credit college course to enhance academic performance, increase self-confidence, and successfully transition to college.
- The Jumpstart Program is offered from July 8 - August 8 on OCC’s Auburn Hills Campus. Tuition is free to Oakland County residents who have earned a high school diploma/GED by the program start date and have not previously attended college classes.
- Students Will Gain the Tools to Succeed in College. During this five-week program students will receive these benefits: a free Chromebook, $700 scholarship for the Fall 2024 semester at OCC, free course materials, lunch provided daily, financial aid and admissions assistance, campus tours, career counseling.
Sign Up is Open Now. Students can head to the website and complete the interest form by 4 p.m. on May 31. Enrollment is limited to 120 participants on a first come, first served basis. Students can reserve a spot today by completing the interest form. Students can learn more by attending a free, online information session. For more information, head to our website. Questions? Contact secondary@oaklandcc.edu
May is MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH!
Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. Schools and organizations recognize Mental Health Awareness Month to increase awareness about the role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being. Below is a calendar of ideas to focus on mental well-being throughout the month of May. These are things you can do as a family!
SENIOR EXIT SURVEY
Class of 2024: if you have not done so already, please complete the postsecondary plans survey! As we inch closer to the end of the school year, it is important for the counseling team to gather data regarding your plans following high school. ALL seniors must complete the Senior Exit Survey prior to their departure on May 21st.
SENIORS, get up to $27,500 for college!
Paying for college just got easier for the Class of 2024 thanks to the Michigan Achievement Scholarship! 7 out of 10 Michigan high school seniors may qualify, no matter your GPA (and there’s no application essay)! Just fill out the new, streamlined FAFSA to apply. Learn more at mi.gov/ACHIEVEMENT
SENIORS: ENTERING IS AS EASY AS PIE
Michigan high school seniors have the chance to follow their dreams AND win free pizza for a year,* just by filling out the newly simplified FAFSA by June 30, 2024. Steps below.
Create FSA ID’s (both student and parent)
Fill out the FAFSA form together. (It’s only 36 questions, no essay required!)
Text FAFSA to 844-34-PIZZA.
We’ll just need your full name, email and mailing address. That’s it! Then, you’ll get your entry confirmation and a link to the full contest rules. Already completed the FAFSA? You’re still eligible. Just text FAFSA to 844-34-PIZZA to enter.
VIRTUAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH URGENT CARE THROUGH COMMON GROUND
Virtual Behavioral Health Urgent Care through Common Ground
Access to mental health care when you need it most GET HELP NOW. CALL: 248-983-5454
Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) is a virtual visit platform for people who need immediate emotional or psychiatric support from a licensed healthcare provider.
ROHS PTSA
We recognize that family and community support are integral to our success. This is why we encourage you to join the Royal Oak High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association! Check out the website for more information.
SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY
The Class of 2024 Senior All Night Party will be at Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak on Thursday, May 30 with check in to begin at 11pm, party ending at 5:00 am. The cost is $75 as of February 1st.
The link below can be found on the memberhub for the PTSA, it is to purchase tickets for the SANP and to sign the waiver form. https://rohsptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/972214
Here is a link to a fundraiser for the SANP. Check it out! https://rohsptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/972214
Senior Movie Vote
- Canvas Access Instructions
- Raven Haven School Store
- ROS Music Department Updates
- ROHS Guardian Tech Resources
- Special Education Department Website
>>Call 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729)
>>Text to 652729 (OK2SAY)
>>Email OK2SAY (OK2SAY@mi.gov)
>>Visit the website (https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say)
STUDENT RO ACCOUNTS
>>Click here for email access instructions
>>Students are encouraged to change their passwords. They can use this link to do so.
>>Links for ParentPortal and StudentPortal