ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE
November 17, 2023
The Principal's Corner
I wanted to take a moment to wish all of our Rockland families a Happy Thanksgiving! Next week, we have a two-day week with school on Monday & Tuesday. There will be no Weekly Update next week, so I want to say thank you to all of our students, staff, and families for making the start of the 2023-2024 a successful one! I am very thankful to work in this community where there is a shared partnership of support among students, staff, and families. Happy Thanksgiving!
The Week Ahead
Monday, November 20th- DAY 6
Powder Puff Game 6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 21st- DAY 7
Fall Sports Banquet 6:00 PM (student dinner)
Monday, November 27th- DAY 1
School Committee Meeting 6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 28th- DAY 2
Site Council Meeting 7:30 AM
Wednesday, November 29th- DAY 3
Thursday, November 30th- DAY 4
No Dog Block, just a regular Thursday!
Friday, December 1st- DAY 5
Play Our Town 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 2nd
Play Our Town 7:00 PM
Term 1 Grades
Students in the Class of 2027 now have their first GPA (Grade Point Average) and Class Rank. Please note that GPAs are recalculated after each term.
Here is a chart showing how GPAs and Class Rank are determined at RHS.
Students will have the ability to see their Weighted (higher Quality Points for Honors and Advanced Placement level courses) and Unweighted GPAs in Aspen.
Only the weighted GPA will show on the student’s official transcript.
Here are directions for viewing GPA’s:
How Students Can View their GPAs in Aspen
How Parents/Guardians Can View GPAs in Aspen
We want all students to start term 2 well, so this is a reminder there is Saturday School on November 17th from 9am until 12pm.
Travel Club Information
An informational meeting for students and families interested in traveling abroad with the school will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the lecture hall at Rockland High School about the following trips
- Costa Rica (April 2024) enrollment deadline December 15
- Ireland, Wales, England, and France (April 2025) ONLY 7 spots left
- Ecuador and the Galapagos (April 2026) POTENTIAL NEW TRIP
If you have questions or can't make the meeting, please email kwalsh@rocklandschools.org.
Dates to Remember
November
11/18 Saturday School 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMM
11/20 Powder Puff Football Game 6:30 PM
11/21 Fall Athletic Banquet (Dinner starting at 6:00 PM for students)
11/22-11/24 No School-Thanksgiving Day Recess
11/28 Site Council Meeting 7:30 AM-8:00 AM (Superintendent’s Conference Room)
December
12/1-12/2 Fall Play Our Town 7:00 PM (Auditorium)
12/5 Travel Club Informational Meeting 6:30 PM (Lecture Hall)
12/7 Credit for Life Fair Grade 10
12/7 Early Release for Staff Professional Development @ 11:25 AM
12/12 Senate Leadership Council Meeting 7:30 AM-8:00 AM (Library)
12/12 Term 2 Progress Reports Available
12/13 Holiday Chorus Concert 7:00 PM (Auditorium)
12/14 Dog Block 10:42 AM - 11:28 AM
12/14 Holiday Band Concert 7:00 PM (Auditorium)
12/19 Site Council Meeting 7:30 AM- 8:00 AM (Superintendent’s Conference Roo)
12/21 Alumni Panel for Seniors
12/21 RHS Band & Chorus Students Participate in Elementary School & Senior Stroll
12/22-1/1 No School December Vacation
Inside the Classroom
Take a look at some of the great work our students are doing in Construction Technology.
Get Ready for Our Town!
Below is information on how to get tickets for Our Town, the school's play, which opens Friday, December 1st!
Our Town- Friday 12/1! Get your tickets here - https://www.freshtix.com/events/our-town--friday-121
Our Town- Saturday 12/2! Get your tickets here - https://www.freshtix.com/events/our-town--saturday-122
New Articles in The Veritas
Please be sure to check out new articles in The Veritas, including a fall sports round up.
PSAT Testing Scores Available
GRADE 10
Congratulations on taking the PSAT/NMSQT! Your scores should now be available at studentscores.collegeboard.org.
Your score report has valuable information on your areas strengths and areas for improvement. You will also be able to access free, personalized SAT prep through Khan Academy with your PSAT score results (this will be a particularly helpful resource for students when they are in Grade 11 and will be taking their first SAT in the Spring of their Junior year).
How to Access Your Scores
All students should have provided an email address on their answer sheet. Students will receive an email notifying you of when your scores are available. The email will have a unique access code that will connect you to your scores online.
If you didn’t provide an email address on your answer sheet or if the email you provided is incorrect, you will not get an email with an access code. You can get your access code from your Guidance Counselor.
If you haven't set up a College Board account (which you will need to access your scores), you can set one up here.
If your name or other personal information was bubbled incorrectly on your answer sheet, you may still be able to access your scores, but you should correct any errors as soon as possible. You may be able to edit the information in your College Board account. If you can’t, you will need to contact the College Board: 866-433-7728 or psathelp@info.collegeboard.org.
Here is a short video on understanding your score report.
Understanding PSAT/NMSQT Scores - a comprehensive guide for students and families to help understand and interpret score reports.
GRADE 11
Congratulations on taking the PSAT/NMSQT. Your scores should now be available at studentscores.collegeboard.org.
Your score report has valuable information on your areas strengths and areas for improvement. You will also be able to access free, personalized SAT prep through Khan Academy with your PSAT score results - a great resource for Juniors who should be taking their first SAT this spring!
How to Access Your Scores
All students should have provided an email address on their answer sheet. Students will receive an email notifying you of when your scores are available. The email will have a unique access code that will connect you to your scores online.
If you didn’t provide an email address on your answer sheet or if the email you provided is incorrect, you will not get an email with an access code. You can get your access code from your Guidance Counselor.
If you haven't set up a College Board account (which you will need to access your scores), you can set one up here.
If your name or other personal information was bubbled incorrectly on your answer sheet, you may still be able to access your scores, but you should correct any errors as soon as possible. You may be able to edit the information in your College Board account. If you can’t, you will need to contact the College Board: 866-433-7728 or psathelp@info.collegeboard.org.
Here is a short video on understanding your score report.
Understanding PSAT/NMSQT Scores - a comprehensive guide for students and families to help understand and interpret score reports.
Practice & Improve Your Score
Use your PSAT/NMSQT score report to receive tailored resources from Khan Academy and develop a study plan. Khan Academy's digital SAT course content includes videos, articles, and worked examples designed to help you understand and experience the digital SAT Suite of Assessments. Digital SAT preparation and practice resources can also be found here and additional test prep (including in person and online prep classes) can be found here.
National Honor Society
Veterans Day Parade
This year, the Tri-Town Veterans Day Parade was held in Rockland. Our Concert Band students did a great job and represented us very well!
Powder Puff Next Week
Athletic Updates
Congratulations to our Golf, South Shore League All-Stars! Senior: Shawn Boostrom II and Sophomore: Dean Alex. Way to go, boys!
Congratulations to our Girls Soccer South Shore League All Stars! Junior: Mia Radzik, Junior: Emilee Dunham, and Junior: Emilie Trainque! Mia Radzik also earned Eastern MA Girls Soccer Coaches Association All-Star! Fantastic year for the girls!
Congratulations to our Cross Country South Shore League All Stars! Senior: Grace Brundige and Freshman: Chris Bean!
Congratulations to the following Rockland Cheerleaders SSL All-Stars! Seniors: Kyra Ferraro and Skylar Wells Juniors: Luci Burns and Rachael Golemme. Sophomores: Ashley Moran and Charlotte McDonald!
Congratulating to the girls cheerleaders for placing first at the Regionals in Franklin last Sunday. The State Championship is held this Sunday, November 19th at Worcester State University.
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Principal
Email: jharrison@rocklandschools.org
Website: https://www.rocklandschools.org/o/rockland-high
Location: 52 Mackinlay Way, Rockland, MA, USA
Phone: 781-871-0541
Twitter: @RocklandHS