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ROCKY POINT HIGH SCHOOL (9-12)
82 Rocky Point-Yaphank Road | Rocky Point, NY 11778
Phone: (631) 744-1604 | Fax: (631) 591-0220
Principal: Susann Crossan
Assistant Principals: Michael Gabriel, Jonathan Hart
School Hours: 7:15 AM - 1:22 PM
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January 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope you enjoyed the holiday season with family and friends and are looking forward to the start of the new year! I ask parents to remind their children to stay focused on learning as the end of the second marking quarter is approaching quickly. The semester ends on January 25, 2019. This is a great time to set goals for ourselves and establish positive routines to achieve these goals.
During this month our guidance staff will visit 9th and 10th grade Social Studies classes to begin the 2019-2020 scheduling process with our freshman and sophomore students. Counselors will also be visiting classrooms of 11th grade students to share information on the post-secondary planning process. Parents of our juniors will soon receive an email invitation regarding scheduling a junior conference with their child’s guidance counselor. This is an excellent time not only to discuss graduation requirements but to ask questions about the college application process as well.
During the week of January 22nd through January 25th, Regents Exams will be offered to students who had not successfully passed specific exams last year. Students were notified regarding test preparation review available after school. If you have questions regarding the January administration of the Regents Exams or the college application process, please contact your child’s guidance counselor.
Information regarding registration for AP Exams will be mailed home. Please note that if your son/daughter is in an Advanced Placement class and will be taking an AP Exam in May, you will need to use an online registration process. The window will open on Monday, January 21st at 7:00 am and will close on Monday, February 18th at 7:00 am. This information will also be included on the district web page.
It is important for parents and students to pay attention to the attendance notices that you may receive in the mail regarding absences. These letters state specific thresholds that indicate absences are accumulating and may lead to students exceeding the maximum allowable days, resulting in class audit. Regular attendance is a vital part of school success.
Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to working together throughout the year!
Sincerely,
Susann Crossan
Principal
Positive Attitude and Actions will make a difference!
“Better happens when nobody’s watching.”
Stay to the right: -when you walk in the halls, when you drive in your car, and when you make decisions,
Always remember to do what is RIGHT!
Be polite: -use words like please, thank-you, and excuse me
-practice good listening techniques and develop patience
Keep it clean: -have pride in our facility; keep the building, the cafeteria and your lockers clean
-use clean language; using inappropriate curse words reflect your character
Lock it don’t lose it:
-you are responsible to spin the dial and lock your locker after each use
-cell phones need to be turned off and out of sight during the school day
Watch your web: -college admissions, coaches/recruiters and employers all search and review social media
-be conscientious of what you post on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
-inappropriate, hurtful posts on social media that disrupt our learning environment will
result in disciplinary action
Dress your best: -clothing that is too revealing or distasteful is not acceptable
-school is where you work and learning is your job; your dress should reflect this
Nothing but nice: -comments don’t have to be mean or hurtful
-if criticisms are not constructive, please keep them to yourself until you are able to restate
them in a positive way
Enhance your transcript and résumé each day:
-your transcript is a reflection of your ability and work ethic; work towards the most
advanced diploma possible
-your résumé summarizes your character and leadership qualities including
extra-curricular activities, volunteer work, and employment
-student engagement is essential for learning; be accountable for your future
Attendance counts:
-attendance is a reflection of your commitment and work ethic
-students are required to be present for 8 periods each day
-no more that 28 absences for full year course or 14 days for half-year course
Promote Rocky Point Pride:
-get involved and support each other through academics, clubs, music, theater, and sports!
- be kind and promote acceptance; the character of the student body dictates the culture of
our school. Do your part to make Rocky Point High School the best we can be!
“Every moment of our journey is leading to something bigger. It’s up to you to read each
situation, make every decision, and control the flow of the game…..and your life!”
Dream Big!