Students who arrive late to school must report directly to the counseling/attendance office to sign in. Students are expected to be in class to begin work when the bell tone sounds at 7:25 a.m.
Attendance
Please remember to call us if your child is going to be absent. We need the information the day of the absence. To report an absence, call (248) 726-5310.
This is a 24-hour answering machine. The following information must be left on the answering machine.
Student's first and last name (spelled out)
Parent name, if different from student's last name
Day and date of absence
Reason for absence
All absence calls are for one day only unless you specify otherwise. We suggest that you call as early as possible. Many telephone calls come in between 6:30am and 7:45 am
We do not accept calls or notes from students. Students who are "excused absent" should see each teacher upon returning to receive missed assignments. It is the student's responsibility make up the work.
GREAT NEWS! You are now able to report your students FULL-DAY absences right in ParentVue simply opening up the application on your phone or computer and click on Report Absence. Just leave a comment in the comments section if your student is missing a certain hour or needs to leave at a certain time. No need to call the attendance line :)
Have a great day and feel free to call/email Mrs. Roehl directly at 248-726-5221 if you have any questions.
Dress appropriately, not offensively to others. Students’ clothing should not be a distraction to others or interfere with learning.
No clothing with innuendoes (i.e., pictures and symbols relating to inappropriate topics)
Tops/Shirts
No open back/halter
No one shoulder/single shoulder
No off-the-shoulder
No spaghetti straps
No low-cut
No hats/hoods/bandanas
Skirts/Shorts
No Short Skirts
No Short Shorts
No bare midriffs (shirts must long enough to be able to be tucked into pants)
No underwear showing (tops or bottoms)
VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN CONSEQUENCES FROM THE STEP SYSTEM
If a student is sent to the office, a parent will be contacted. A repeat violation of dress code guidelines will result in placement on the Step System.
School Hours
First Bell: 7:25 a.m. Full Day of School: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Half Day of School: 7:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
We are pleased to present you with the Annual Education Report (AER) which provides key information on the 2019-20 educational progress for Rochester Adams High School. The AER addresses the complex reporting information required by federal and state laws. The school’s report contains information about student assessment, accountability, and teacher quality. If you have any questions about the AER, please contact Mr. Pasquale Cusumano, Building Principal, for assistance.
The AER is available for you to review electronically by visiting the following web site https://bit.ly/3kA3h7c , or you may review a copy in the main office at your child’s school.
For the 2019-20 school year, schools were identified using definitions and labels as required in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). A Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) school is one that has at least one underperforming student subgroup. An Additional Targeted Support (ATS) school is one that has a student subgroup performing at the same level as the lowest 5% of all schools in the state. A Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) school is one whose performance is in the lowest 5% of all schools in the state or has a graduation rate at or below 67%. Some schools are not identified with any of these labels. In these cases, no label is given.
Adams High School prides itself on high achievement scores and a building culture which supports all learners in all courses. Our students were challenged by the new suite of state assessments but continue to exceed state and national averages. We are pleased with our overall academic success and continue to strive for excellence in all areas.
Process for Assigning Pupils to the School
Students continue to be assigned to schools by grade level according to the district attendance boundaries. Students residing in the district may request open enrollment in a school other than the one to which they are assigned during the Open Enrollment period. Open enrollment is approved on the basis of staffing and capacity in the building.
Struggling high school students are identified and assigned to the Alternative Center for Education (ACE) through the District’s intervention model.
Status of the 3-5 Year District Improvement Plan
The District Improvement Team works in conjunction with the District Instructional Leadership Team to develop goals in the areas of literacy, mathematics, science, and school culture. The goals, along with the related strategies and activities, focus on student learning and are based on a review and analysis of demographic, achievement, process and perception data. The District Improvement Goals support and align with the School Improvement Goals developed by each school and provide the District with a clear focus and course for continuous improvement.
Core Curriculum
Rochester Community Schools continues to implement a comprehensive curriculum for all students. The curriculum is based on, and aligns with, the Michigan Department of Education’s Michigan Curriculum Framework.
The curriculum department continues to focus on developing a Multi-Tiered System of Support to meet the needs of all students, providing alternative educational experiences for students and more flexible time for student learning beyond the traditional school day.
Achievement Test Data: Mean Scores By Graduating Class
SAT 2021 20202019
ERW *638 602 611
Math *673 630 632
Total Score *1311 1232 1236
Total Students Tested *139 740 579
*No State School-wide testing for the class of 2021 due to COVID-19.
National Merit Scholars 2021 2020 2019
Semi-Finalists 13 15 14
Commended 14 16
Parent-Teacher Conference Representation
Parent Attendance at Conferences
Number of Parents
Percent of Parents
Spring 2020
377
24%
Fall 2020
624
45%
Fall Conferences 2018
829
52%
Spring Conferences 2019
351
22%
Fall Conferences 2017
765
49%
Spring Conferences 2018
330
21%
Dual Enrollment Information
Adams Semester
Number of Students Dual Enrolled
Enrollment
Percent
Fall 2017
25
1569
1.6%
Spring 2018
16
1566
1.0%
Fall 2018
10
1590
0.6%
Spring 2019
5
1583
0.3%
Fall 2019
17
1530
1.1%
Spring 2020
16
1536
1.0%
Fall 2020
25
1539
1.6%
Spring 2021
16
1529
1.0%
Advanced Placement/College Equivalent Courses
Adams High School offers 25 Advanced Placement courses, which saw an enrollment of 854 students in one or more AP courses. In the school year 2019-2020, 646 students took 1,427 examinations with 89% of these students earning scores of 3 or better. We are pleased to report that this exceeds both the Michigan and Global averages.
As a 2017 National Blue Ribbon Award Winning School, Adams High School celebrates its achievements which are based upon top performance in the academic arena on Advanced Placement tests and our strong intervention programs. These accolades are attributed, in part, to our formula for success: great students, great teachers, and great parents who support that rigor plus relationships equal success. Our parental involvement remains steady every year and our teachers are dedicated and committed professionals who guarantee that a viable and rigorous curriculum is delivered every hour, every day. Adams is extremely proud of our awards in clubs and activities in addition to charitable contributions to the community. We will continue to strive for perfection and celebrate excellence and Highlander Pride along the way.
