Magnet News
December 9, 2021
Extended Tutorials- Monday & TuesdayAll Magnet students are invited to take advantage of extended tutorials and work session in our Magnet Cafetorium on Monday & Tuesday next week. Students must be picked up by 6pm. Keep in mind that even if the subject you need is not listed that any of the adults can help you make a tutor.com appointment or give study guidance. Monday, December 13th: Dr. Garner- Mathematics Ms. Lindsey & Ms. Harris- Counseling Tuesday, December 14th: Dr. Garner- Mathematics Ms. Kennen- Chemistry Ms. Powell- Environmental Science Peer Tutors available in the following subjects: Calculus, Chemistry, English, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Precalculus, Biology, Research 1-3, History | Exam Exemption Forms due MondayRCPS High School students have the opportunity to earn the ability to exempt a semester exam in one or more of their classes. Please review the important information included in this Exam Exemption parent letter linked here ahead of First Semester final exams scheduled for December 15th, 16th, and 17th. As shared in the letter, students who exempt exams and do not attend class will be marked as an unexcused absence. Please see the letter for more details. Eligible students will need to complete and return the Exam Exemption form to the front office at the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology or email it to the Magnet Office at magnetoffice@rockdale.k12.ga.us by Monday, December 13th. | Final Exams start WednesdayFirst Semester final exams will be next week December 15th, 16th, and 17th. The full exam schedule is available at this link. Wednesday, December 15th: A2, A3, & A4 exams Thursday, December 16th: B2, B3, & B4 exams Friday, December 17th: A1 & B1 exams - early release at 12:30pm |
Extended Tutorials- Monday & Tuesday
All Magnet students are invited to take advantage of extended tutorials and work session in our Magnet Cafetorium on Monday & Tuesday next week. Students must be picked up by 6pm.
Keep in mind that even if the subject you need is not listed that any of the adults can help you make a tutor.com appointment or give study guidance.
Monday, December 13th:
Dr. Garner- Mathematics
Ms. Lindsey & Ms. Harris- Counseling
Tuesday, December 14th:
Dr. Garner- Mathematics
Ms. Kennen- Chemistry
Ms. Powell- Environmental Science
Peer Tutors available in the following subjects: Calculus, Chemistry, English, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Precalculus, Biology, Research 1-3, History
Exam Exemption Forms due Monday
RCPS High School students have the opportunity to earn the ability to exempt a semester exam in one or more of their classes. Please review the important information included in this Exam Exemption parent letter linked here ahead of First Semester final exams scheduled for December 15th, 16th, and 17th. As shared in the letter, students who exempt exams and do not attend class will be marked as an unexcused absence. Please see the letter for more details.
Eligible students will need to complete and return the Exam Exemption form to the front office at the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology or email it to the Magnet Office at magnetoffice@rockdale.k12.ga.us by Monday, December 13th.
Final Exams start Wednesday
First Semester final exams will be next week December 15th, 16th, and 17th. The full exam schedule is available at this link.
Wednesday, December 15th:
A2, A3, & A4 exams
Thursday, December 16th:
B2, B3, & B4 exams
Friday, December 17th:
A1 & B1 exams - early release at 12:30pm
Students, please check your email for school science fair details sent from Mr. Bolen. Don't forget to dress for success!

Save the Date! Student Advisement for 9th & 10th graders starts in January!

Awards & Recongitions
Elissa Jefferson places in National Competition
Mrs. Wisnewski selected to present at State Conference
Congratulations to our top Poinsettia sellers!
Overall Winner: Mercer Hollingsworth
Class of 2022 1st Place: Micah Williams
Class of 2022 2nd Place: Sydnee Hairston
Class of 2023 1st Place: Alyssa Dace
Class of 2023 2nd Place: Dylan Burkey
Class of 2024 1st Place: Skye Chandler
Class of 2024 2nd Place: Bianca Christie
Class of 2025 1st Place: Thaila McLymore
Class of 2025 2nd Place: Evan Johnston
Dress Up to Join us in 10 Days of Holiday Cheer!

Sent with care: The 2021 Magnet Family New Years Card



Academic Support Opportunities
Weekly Office Hours & Clubs/Teams Calendar
Note: Office hours may be different during exam week. Please speak to your teacher directly to confirm available times with the adjusted schedule.

Free Tutoring! Access Tutor.com via ClassLink for Live On-Demand Help at Home! AP Courses are Included!
Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) and Tutor.com, one of the world’s largest online tutoring services, have partnered to provide live, online tutoring services for RCPS students. Through this partnership, quarantined RCPS students in grades 6-12 can access live tutors on-demand, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from Tutor.com for 1-to-1 learning support. RCPS students in grades K-12 can access the same expert tutors afterschool.
Students will be able to access Tutor.com through the ClassLink landing page in any internet browser on their school-issued laptop or device, which will automatically sign in the student to their account. Or they can visit https://launchpad.classlink.com/rockdale.
RVC Virtual Tutorials
Save the Dates!
- School Science Fair- Friday, December 10th
- Final Exams- December 15th-17th
- 10th Grade Family-Student Advisement Kick-Off Meeting via Teams- Thursday, January 6th 6-7:30pm
- 9th Grade Family-Student Advisement Kick-Off Meeting via Teams- Thursday, January 13th 2nd 6-7:30pm
Key Parent & Guardian Information
Free COVID-19 Testing
December 6-9 954 North Main Street (12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
December 13-16 954 North Main Street (12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
(No KDOW testing during December Break, December 20-January 3).
For all the details including the full schedule of dates, times and locations, please visit our website at www.rockdaleschools.org/covid19testing

Submitting Excuse Notes
Excuse notes can be brought to Magnet’s front office or submitted via email to
MagnetOffice@rockdale.k12.ga.us .Please note that excuse notes must be submitted within 3 days of your student’s return to school.
