RHS Weekly Newsletter

Homecoming Week 2023

Request for Parents

Next week is our 2023 Homecoming week; a long standing high school tradition that promotes unity, school spirit, and fun which is topped off by the Homecoming pep rally on Friday.

However, there is one thing we need your help with. In recent years it has become increasingly more common for students to skip pep rallies by having his/her parents call the school to excuse them. Not only does this detract from our school spirit, it causes a tremendous amount of unwarranted stress for our office staff. So, for next week's pep rally, students will be expected to remain in school until the normal 2:16 dismissal time. If there is a legitimate reason your child needs to leave school early on Friday, October 13, please make arrangements with the RHS main office by Thursday afternoon. No calls/notes will be taken on Friday excusing students for the last part of the day.

We know how important community is to Romeo and we thank you for your continued support. While this request may seem like a little thing, it goes a long way in supporting our school and providing our students with a great high school experience.

HOCO Reminders

See our Homecoming 2023 flyer for all information for this week. Here are some other FAQs regarding Homecoming:

• Shirts and dance tickets will be sold at all lunches the week of HoCo, $15 each
• Homecoming voting will be shared with students closer to the week
• Float building information is shared to the classes by the class sponsors
• Dance is Saturday, October 14 from 6:00-9:00PM. Students may not leave until 8:00 PM
  
• Guests from other schools are allowed for seniors only
• No limousines or party busses are allowed

Class of 2024

There is new and time sensitive information for our Class of 2024 families. Be sure to check the Class of 2024 section below.

Student Produced Newsletter

Each week, our students produce a newsletter to share all the great things happening at RHS. Please take some time to read through our first of the 2023-2024 school year: RHS Student Newsletter - 10.6.23

AP Exams

It is that time of year to decide if you are going to take your AP test. Attached is a letter that describes why it may be important to take the AP exam, the deadline for payment, and the process of using SchoolPay to choose the exam you are signing up for. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the DEM counselor Mrs. Zelmanski (rachael.zelmanski@romeok12.org).

AP Payment Letter 2023

Picture Retake Day

Picture retakes are Monday, October 16 from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm in the RHS main office. To order/pre-order, visit mylifetouch.com and use the Picture Day ID: EVTM7MPBS

LifeTouch Orderform - RHS 10.16.23

NMSQT/PSAT Testing for Juniors

On Thursday, October 19th, all RHS Juniors will be taking the NMSQT/PSAT in the RHS gym. Juniors will report directly to the gym on Thursday morning. All important information can be found in the Junior PSAT Flyer - Fall 2023. This will NOT affect any other grade level and 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students will attend classes per usual.

Sophomore Parking Permits

Sophomores may now apply for a parking pass. If interested, please follow the process below:

• Download and read the 2023-2024 RHS Parking Agreement

• Complete the online 2023-2024 RHS Student Parking Application. You will need the following items to complete this application:

• Romeo student email account (needed to complete form)

• Valid driver’s license number (learner’s permits are not acceptable)

• Parent/guardian to electronically sign the application

• Pay $50 parking permit fee via School Pay (SchoolPay brochure and instructions)

• Obtain a parking pass from Mrs. Mangiapane in the HHP office

Fundraising Opportunity During Parent Teacher Conferences

Attention parents attending Parent/Teacher Conferences on October 18th: The Athletic Department has partnered with Crest Lincoln to test drive some Lincoln vehicles. Crest Lincoln will provide a donation of $30 per valid test drive (up to 200 test drives) and $10 per valid bonus Blue Cruise experience (up to 100 experiences) to the benefitting charitable organization for a maximum total donation of $7,000. All test drives must occur on one day, one donation per household.

Last Call Before Costs Go Up

Graduation will be here before you know it! Only about half of our Class of 2024 has paid their graduation fee and/or ordered their cap and gown. This is the last call before costs go up. If you’re unsure if you/your child has paid, please contact Mrs. Schornack (sara.schornack@romeok12.org) to check.

• Link to pay graduation fee - This fee provides the student with 2 tickets for the graduation ceremony and helps to pay for graduation itself. This will also let us know how your name should appear on your diploma. Students that don’t pay this will not receive any graduation tickets nor be able to purchase additional tickets

• Link to cap and gown payment - Josten’s will be here Monday, October 23rd during lunch to collect orders or for any additional questions.

October is College Month

Seniors: October is Michigan College Month! Be sure to check out this list of colleges with no application fees or waived application fees for select dates in October.

School Safety

• During school hours, all visitors must check in at the main office. Any visitor going past the main office will have a quick background check done
• Hall passes are required for students, during class time, when students aren't in class
• Students are not allowed to go to their cars during the school day
• Report safety concerns a high school staff member

Dress Code

What is appropriate for school is similar to what is appropriate for grandma's house or church:

• No alcohol, drugs, or sexual paraphernalia
  
• No undergarments showing
  
• No low-cut tops
  
• Shirt bottoms must rest below the belly-button (ie. no crop tops)

Attendance & Tardies

Students need to be in school on time, every day (unless there is a legitimate reason for an absence). Additionally, students need to be on time to each class. Here is our tardy policy:

• 5 tardies: Detention
  
• 8 tardies: Meeting with your academy principal and parent
  
• 10 tardies: ISS and loss of parking pass (if applicable)

RHS/9GA are Nut Alert Schools

Foods containing peanuts and tree nuts are highly discouraged. That means you shouldn't be bringing foods with peanuts or tree nuts to school. Additionally, we do not allow food in classrooms.

Other

• During class time, student cell phones are required to be kept in the classroom cell phone holders
• Grading Standards Parent Letter - August 2023