ROCKY POINT HIGH SCHOOL (9-12)

82 Rocky Point-Yaphank Road | Rocky Point, NY 11778
Phone: (631) 744-1604 | Fax: (631) 591-0220
Principal: Jonathan Hart
Assistant Principals: Michael Gabriel, Lauren Neckin
School Hours: 7:15 AM - 1:22 PM
Report It Link  (code rphs)

NEW!

Rocky Point Variety Show 2021
Two-Hour Delay Bell Schedule 

April 2021

Dear RPHS Parents and Families,

I want to welcome everyone back to school from spring recess.  I hope that all of you had a chance to rest and enjoy some quality time with family and close friends over the past week.  It is wonderful that spring has arrived and increased hours of daylight are upon us.  It is important that our students remain focused on learning, as it is easy to become distracted with the nice weather and springtime activities.  Academic focus and consistent attendance should continue to be a top priority as third quarter grades are assigned and students begin to prepare for their year-end exams and projects.  As a reminder, please be advised that this school year will follow the traditional grading protocols in that students may receive a grade below 50% should they underperform in the 3rd and 4th marking period.  The third quarter officially ends on Friday, April 9th and the fourth quarter will begin on Monday, April 12th.  Thank you in advance for helping your children stay on course for a successful school year.

As we look ahead to this month of April, our students will continue to be involved in varied academic and extracurricular activities.  Our clubs and student organizations will continue to meet regularly with their advisors and our fall sports will continue their seasons until the end of April.  Our drama club students will present a live performance of the short play, Selfie, on Friday, April 23rd in the auditorium as opposed to the traditional location of the pocket theater in order to accommodate social distancing guidelines.  In similar fashion to the athletics protocols, each actor will be permitted to bring two guests to view the show.  At the end of the month, the National Honor Society will induct a new class of students to the esteemed leadership organization.  I would like to personally thank all of our club advisors, music directors and coaches for their unwavering commitment and support for all of our students over these past few months.  Each staff member has gone to great lengths to abide by the safety guidelines to keep our students safe while still providing a rich and memorable extracurricular experience.

Our guidance staff has been busy meeting with students regarding their selection of courses for the 2021-2022 school year. Your child’s course selection is available to view on the eSchool Parent Portal and you can request changes through an online form:https://fs10.formsite.com/WilsonWeb/6tnfxbua02/index.html?1616164442374     If you have any questions, please contact your child’s guidance counselor.

As we now move into the warmer days of spring, please be advised that our students are expected to follow the dress code as stated on page 7 of our district code of conduct: http://www.rockypointufsd.org/Assets/District_Forms/codeofconduct.pdf

We encourage our students to “dress their best”.  Please see the below:

● Clothing that is too revealing or distasteful is NOT acceptable
○ ie: tube tops, cropped tops, spaghetti straps, boys tank top undershirts, see-through garments
● Students must ensure all underwear is completely covered with outer clothing
● Midriffs must be covered at all times
● Clothing items that are vulgar, obscene, libelous or denigrate others on account of race, color, religion, ancestry, natural origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability are NOT permitted
○ This includes clothing from Playboy Inc.
● Clothing items that promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs and/or encourage other illegal or violent activities are NOT permitted
● Masks (gaiters not permitted) must be worn over the mouth and nose.  All mask prints must be appropriate as per the guidelines stated above

Students who fail to comply with these respectful requests may need to call home for a change of clothes.  Refusal to comply with our dress code may result in a consequence.  We thank you in advance for speaking with your child/children in regards to dressing respectfully while in the school building.

Upcoming events at Rocky Point High School:

April 9th End of the 3rd Quarter
April 9th HS Variety Show (Virtual)
April 16th 3rd Quarter Grades posted on Parent Portal
April 23rd 7 pm High School Spring Play: Selfie  (HS Auditorium)
April 29th National Honor Society Induction

Have a wonderful month of April!  Enjoy the early spring.

Best regards,
Jonathan Hart
Principal

High School & Middle School Phase II (10/22/2020)

Spanish High School & Middle School Phase II (10/22/2020)

HS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Virtual Schedule in Case of Closure (10/26/2020)

HS Wednesday Only Virtual Schedule (10/26/2020)

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!