May 2016
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Rochester High Counseling Department

Mrs. O'Toole-Seyka                   A to Dt
Ms. Caggins                                Du to Gr
Mr. Green                                   Gs to Lo
Mrs. Zotos                                   Lp to R
Mrs. Messing-Mirabito              S to Z

Kathy Karwacki - Secretary                      248-726-2407
Karen Garr - Registrar                              248-726-5427

Rochester Community Schools' Counseling mission statement

​The Mission of the Rochester Community Schools guidance counselors is to provide a comprehensive program of counseling and guidance services to all students. Designed to meet the developmental needs for academic planning, along with personal and social growth, this program assists students in their pursuit of rewarding educational and career goals and positive life choices.

How to Request your Transcript

Seniors
You must request a final transcript to be sent to your college/university.  Do this today through Parchment.  Select “next grading period” and it will put your transcript on hold until it’s available for delivery via Parchment beginning on 6/30/2016.  Your college/university requires this! 
* If you have any questions, contact your counselor or Mrs. Garr at kgarr@rochester.k12.mi.us
*Only 38 seniors out of 381 seniors have done this so far.

AP Testing 

AP Testing begins May 2nd – May 13th.  Sign up and Pre-Registration was done in April.  Please visit the following webpage for all information regarding times, locations, etc.
 
http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/108739/advanced-placement
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Summer Learning Program information - Click HERE

Important Senior Dates

Honors Convocation

​Honors Convocation will be held Wed., May 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS Auditorium. This event provides us with an opportunity to give recognition to our outstanding seniors. Students must wear their graduation gown to this ceremony.
Graduating seniors who have received individual honors, distinctions, or scholarships from colleges, universities or organizations will be recognized.

After High School Plans - Seniors Must turn in prior to cap and gown distribution May 10

2016 Summer Career Camps

College Entrance Exams

ACT - www.actstudent.org

SAT - www.collegeboard.org

Penn State Admissions

Penn State Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting an information session on Thursday, May 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Detroit Marriott Livonia (Laurel Park Mall, 7 Mile/I-275 for perspective students. Interested students should contact the admissions office at PSU:  admissions@psu.edu for additional information and to register.

ACT and SAT 

How to Send your SAT scores to a College

Your Course Schedule and Colleges

Free Practice ACT and SAT

Why take the upcoming Princeton Review Free Practice ACT® and SAT® tests?
 Only 7 days left to register for the free practice ACT. 14 days to register for the free practice SAT.
 
  • We provide a detailed score report with results for each question, highlighting strengths, opportunities, and tips for improvement. Other exams provide only a composite score and few subscores without categorical breakdowns.
  • We provide an in-person Scores Back & Strategy Session where you will learn strategies for every section of the exams .
  • Even if you took the PSAT this spring, it is not a substitute for taking a full-length SAT practice test! 
  • These practice tests and Score Back & Strategy Sessions are all in-person.

Time is running out to sign up! Space is limited - if you have not already registered yet, call or click today! If you have already registered, congratulations on getting a head start in your test prep!

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