Magnet News
September 30, 2021
Upcoming Deadlines & Events for Parents/Families
Junior Family-Student Meeting All 11th grade families are requested to make plans to join us for a virtual Family-Student meeting Thursday, October 14th. Counselors and Administrators will be presenting key information on College and Career Planning that junior students and families should be working on now. Families should log in together using their student's laptop if possible to minimize technology concerns when transitioning to different breakout rooms. Click here to join the meeting Thursday, October 14th at 6pm! | Register for AP ExamsIt is time to sign up to take your AP exams this Spring! All students must register for the AP exam online at www.apregistration.squarespace.com or in person at the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology Front Office. All students receive a free STEM AP exam and families eligible for free and reduced lunch qualify for a second exam free. Magnet Fund members are eligible to take a fourth AP exam paid by the Fund. Debit or credit cards will be accepted on the website via Paypal, and cash (only exact change) will be collected in the Magnet front office. We will start taking AP exam orders on September 23rd and will stop taking orders on November 5th. All students and parents will receive an email on December 4th confirming their AP exam order. More information is available in the AP Parent Letter linked here. | Family/Guardian Input RequestedDear Parents and Guardians, Please take five minutes to complete our Bright Bytes Survey to let us know how we can best meet your technology needs. Students have also completed a survey providing feedback through research and internship classes. Please click here to participate in the parent/guardian survey by Monday, October 4th. Thank you! |
Junior Family-Student Meeting
Register for AP Exams
It is time to sign up to take your AP exams this Spring! All students
must register for the AP exam online at www.apregistration.squarespace.com or in person at the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology Front Office. All students receive a free STEM AP exam and families eligible for free and reduced lunch qualify for a second exam free. Magnet Fund members are eligible to take a fourth AP exam paid by the Fund.
Debit or credit cards will be accepted on the website via Paypal, and cash (only exact change) will be collected in the Magnet front office. We will start taking AP exam orders on September 23rd and will stop taking orders on November 5th. All students and parents will receive an email on December 4th confirming their AP exam order. More information is available in the AP Parent Letter linked here.
Family/Guardian Input Requested
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please take five minutes to complete our Bright Bytes Survey to let us know how we can best meet your technology needs. Students have also completed a survey providing feedback through research and internship classes.
Please click here to participate in the parent/guardian survey by Monday, October 4th. Thank you!
Student Awards & Recognitions
Congratulations to our AP Scholars!Each year, thousands of high school students across the world take AP exams. The College Board recognizes the hard work of top students through the awarding of AP Scholar Distinctions. Congratulations to the 63 Magnet students below who earned AP Scholar distinctions! Duc Le, Jr Insular, Maxwell Zhang, Ryan Wood Alexander Zakirov, Douglas Bone, Hailey Covarrubias, Jackson Meyers, Laura Goldgar, Margaret Hwang, Mariana Rios, MyTien Huynh, Zak Yassin, Ava Bailey, Gabrielle Wood, Madeline Lombard, Hannah Sanders, Isabella Powell, Sophia Fachisthers, Daniel Arias, Daniela Aguilar, Guinevere Grant, Hector Aguirre, Isaac Bare, Rose Francois, Sydney Moodie, Tyloni Bailey, Danielle Nguyen, Emma Macdonald, Faith Johnson, Hayley Sanders, Amani Roberson, Angel Gomez, Destiny Sarter, Elizabeth Combs, Jai'Ana Burditte, Jeriko Kammerer, Jorge Escalera, Kayla Lewis, Laila Wood, Lauren McWilliams, Amelia Page, Christian Davis, Clark Fulgham, Esme McKinney, Gabrielle Daley, Junay Gamory, Grayson Cornelius, Jerry Gonzalez, Joel Oniha, Madison Jackson, Morgan Gill, Nylah Ductan, Robert South, Samuel Clark, Sydnee Hairston, William Moss, Brittany Valencia, Catherine Sanderson, Michaella Cowin, Nawal Reza, Nicholas Cowin, Timothy Nguyen | Congratulations to our Students of the Month! We were excited to celebrate our Student of the Month Dynamos with a donut party this morning! Congratulations to the students below who were selected as Students of the Month by their teachers for exhibiting our RCHS PBIS expectations of Responsible, Respectful, On Time, and Ready to Learn! 9th Grade: Jonah Baker, Kyron Bolden, Ariana Boyd, Barkley Dowdy, Jayden Edwards, Sierra Hairston, Bao Nguyen Le, Matthew Lumpkin, Thaila McLymore, Ian Morgan, Victor Olufowote, Alismariet Salom Maceira, Shianne Shaw, Shinnel Solomon , Cole Strother, Jeremy White, Jr.
10th Grade: Xander Atkinson, Trenton Fulgham, Jose Funes, Camille Hall, Saidah Hoyte, Trinity James, Madison Knight, Terron McRae, Aeneas Moore, Hayaa Patel, Joshua Smith, Logan Sprinkle, Kathryn Stoltz
11th Grade: Helena Chapar, Fatoumata Diakite, Marcanthony Fowler-Soopal, Alina Gutsulyak, Mone't James, Kyra Kaelin Jarvis, Dylan Mack, Christina Reed, Destiny Smith-Sarter
12th Grade: Saraiya Allen, Daniel Arias, Sydnee Hairston, Janae Inniss, Madison Jackson, Temidipupo Oluwo, Joel Oniha, Mariana Rios, Elijah Simpkins, Jaydan Ziglar | Congratulations to our National Merit Commended Scholars!Congratulations to Jackson Meyers and Margaret Hwang who were named 2021 National Merit Commended Scholars! They both placed among the top 50,000 for Class of 2022 PSAT scores. Initiated in 1955, the National Merit Scholarship Program is conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. A sizable number of National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2022 will be underwritten by NMSC with its own funds, but most will be supported by some 400 independent corporate organizations and higher education institutions. In each annual National Merit Scholarship Program, about 50,000 academically talented high school students are honored, |
Congratulations to our AP Scholars!
Each year, thousands of high school students across the world take AP exams. The College Board recognizes the hard work of top students through the awarding of AP Scholar Distinctions. Congratulations to the 63 Magnet students below who earned AP Scholar distinctions!
Duc Le, Jr Insular, Maxwell Zhang, Ryan Wood
Alexander Zakirov, Douglas Bone, Hailey Covarrubias, Jackson Meyers, Laura Goldgar, Margaret Hwang, Mariana Rios, MyTien Huynh, Zak Yassin, Ava Bailey, Gabrielle Wood, Madeline Lombard, Hannah Sanders, Isabella Powell, Sophia Fachisthers, Daniel Arias, Daniela Aguilar, Guinevere Grant, Hector Aguirre, Isaac Bare, Rose Francois, Sydney Moodie, Tyloni Bailey, Danielle Nguyen, Emma Macdonald, Faith Johnson, Hayley Sanders, Amani Roberson, Angel Gomez, Destiny Sarter, Elizabeth Combs, Jai'Ana Burditte, Jeriko Kammerer, Jorge Escalera, Kayla Lewis, Laila Wood, Lauren McWilliams, Amelia Page, Christian Davis, Clark Fulgham, Esme McKinney, Gabrielle Daley, Junay Gamory, Grayson Cornelius, Jerry Gonzalez, Joel Oniha, Madison Jackson, Morgan Gill, Nylah Ductan, Robert South, Samuel Clark, Sydnee Hairston, William Moss, Brittany Valencia, Catherine Sanderson, Michaella Cowin, Nawal Reza, Nicholas Cowin, Timothy Nguyen
Congratulations to our Students of the Month!
9th Grade: Jonah Baker, Kyron Bolden, Ariana Boyd, Barkley Dowdy, Jayden Edwards, Sierra Hairston, Bao Nguyen Le, Matthew Lumpkin, Thaila McLymore, Ian Morgan, Victor Olufowote, Alismariet Salom Maceira, Shianne Shaw, Shinnel Solomon , Cole Strother, Jeremy White, Jr.
10th Grade: Xander Atkinson, Trenton Fulgham, Jose Funes, Camille Hall, Saidah Hoyte, Trinity James, Madison Knight, Terron McRae, Aeneas Moore, Hayaa Patel, Joshua Smith, Logan Sprinkle, Kathryn Stoltz
11th Grade: Helena Chapar, Fatoumata Diakite, Marcanthony Fowler-Soopal, Alina Gutsulyak, Mone't James, Kyra Kaelin Jarvis, Dylan Mack, Christina Reed, Destiny Smith-Sarter
12th Grade: Saraiya Allen, Daniel Arias, Sydnee Hairston, Janae Inniss, Madison Jackson, Temidipupo Oluwo, Joel Oniha, Mariana Rios, Elijah Simpkins, Jaydan Ziglar
Congratulations to our National Merit Commended Scholars!
Congratulations to Jackson Meyers and Margaret Hwang who were named 2021 National Merit Commended Scholars! They both placed among the top 50,000 for Class of 2022 PSAT scores.
Initiated in 1955, the National Merit Scholarship Program is conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. A sizable number of National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2022 will be underwritten by NMSC with its own funds, but most will be supported by some 400 independent corporate organizations and higher education institutions. In each annual National Merit Scholarship Program, about 50,000 academically talented high school students are honored,
Upcoming Magnet Events & Activities
Families & Students: Sign up to run or sponsor Monster Dash by October 18th!
Sign up for the 10th Annual Magnet MONSTER DASH 5K! Students who register now will be qualified to win 2 tickets to see the Atlanta FALCONS or the Atlanta HAWKS. The race will be held Friday, October 29th at Reid Stadium and is $20 for students and $25 for adult. Register by October 18th to be guaranteed a spot and a tshirt. You must register in advance to participate.
The Rockdale Magnet School Monster Dash is a 5k that raises funds for our school, promotes community fellowship and encourages fitness for our students. Register today at this Monster Dash link!
This year the Monster Dash will be an in-person event with a virtual component as well. Participants can complete the run in-person on Friday, October 29 at the RCHS stadium track.starting at 6:00pm. They may also run virtually at any time they choose from October 29th until October 31st.
Don't miss Student Council's Monster Dash Promo Video available at this link!
Students: Fall Ball Tickets go on sale Monday, October 11th!
Please watch the video below for more information about our upcoming Fall Ball planned for November 13th. Tickets will be limited to 150 participants with seniors having the first opportunity to purchase starting at 7:30am the Monday after break using the link below.
https://rockdale-magnet-fund.ticketleap.com/magnet-fall-ball/dates/Nov-13-2021_at_0600PM
RVC Virtual Tutorials

Virtual Learning Days on Monday & Tuesday
On Tuesday, October 5th students will complete asynchronous lessons that their B day teachers post on itsLearning as teachers will be participating in professional learning all day. All assignments must be submitted by no later than Sunday, October 10th at 11:59pm for student attendance to be counted as present.

Magnet Events- Save the Dates!
- Synchronous Virtual Learning Day- Monday, October 4th
- Asynchronous Independent Learning Day- Tuesday, October 5th
- School Office & Building closed for Fall Break- October 6th-8th
- PSAT Test for 9th-11th Grades- Wednesday, October 13th
- 11th Grade Family-Student Workshop- Thursday, October 14
- Cape Day Celebration for Children's Healthcare- Friday, October 16th
- National Chemistry Week- October 17th- 21st
- Red Ribbon Week- October 24th-28th
- Monster Dash 5K Race- Friday, October 29nd
- Fall Ball- Saturday, November 13th
Homecoming Spirit Week Fun!
Key Parent & Guardian Information
Front Desk Changes & Submitting Excuse Notes
Congratulations to our former Front Office Clerk Ms. Waltower who has started a teaching job in Henry County! We are actively hiring for that position and will share new staff information when it is available. Ms. Jackson, Mrs. Dire, and Mrs. Bradford will be rotating at the Front Desk to assist you in the meantime.
Excuse notes should be submitted within 3 days of your student’s return to school.
Excuse notes can be brought to Magnet’s front office or submitted online at https://forms.office.com/r/GpVB3RFTXq.
A narrated video review of key attendance information can be found at this Attendance Video link.
Free COVID-19 Testing
No KDOW COVID-19 testing during Fall Independent Learning Days and Fall Break, October 4-8.
October 11-14 954 North Main Street (12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
October 18-21 954 North Main Street (12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
October 25-28 954 North Main Street (12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.).
For all the details including the full schedule of dates, times and locations, please visit our website at www.rockdaleschools.org/covid19testing
School Wide Expectations
Health & Safety Information
Wearing masks, frequent hand washing, and social distance are 3 key mitigation measures to keep our Magnet Family safe. Remember, Magnet keeps Magnet safe! Let's support one another as we implement new routines for safety.
Masks
-Masks are required for all staff and students.
-Masks include non-medical and medical grade disposable face masks and cloth face coverings (over the nose and mouth).
-Masks shall be worn in the classroom and all common areas such as hallways, restrooms, and buses. Lunch is the only approved time when masks can be removed while a student is eating.
-Full face shields are optional but cannot be used in place of a mask.
-Students and staff will provide their own face coverings and face shields that adhere to the district’s dress code. If students arrive at school without a mask then one will be given to them.
Personal Health
-Parents must monitor the health of their children and keep sick children at home.
-Staff must monitor their own health and stay home when sick.
-Students and staff who test positive for COVID-19 (symptomatic or asymptomatic) must remain at home for the length of time recommended by the Public Health Department. Please contact our school’s primary contact tracer, Mrs. Amanda Baskett, should you test positive or show symptoms.
-Clinic Aides are trained to identify the symptoms of COVID-19 and will immediately isolate students with these symptoms. Parents will be required to pick up sick children immediately from school. In the event a parent cannot be reached, the emergency contact for the student will be called.
Hand washing & Sanitizer Stations
-Sanitizer stations will be placed throughout the building to encourage students to sanitize their hands upon entry.
-Hand sanitizing and proper hand hygiene will be discussed on a regular basis via morning announcements and classroom activities.
-Signage will be posted throughout the building to remind students and staff of proper hand hygiene.