The Ravens' Nest
Randolph Early College High School Newsletter
Week of January 24, 2022
Please continue to access your online college classes daily to prevent from being dropped! Remember, if you drop a class or you are dropped after the first 5 days of the semester, you receive a failing grade on the high school transcript.
Prom Committee
RECHS Beta Club
RhinoLeap Residency
The Director of RhinoLeap Productions, Jeremy Skidmore, will be meeting with our drama club at 4:15 in the commons on Thursday, February 3rd. RhinoLeap Productions is based in Asheboro and they produce live theatrical productions, lead educational residencies and produce digital media for television and streaming platforms.
RhinoLeap is interested in hosting a residency in the spring with Randolph Early College High School. We are looking at the residency running from April 11th through May 6th.
You do not have to be interested in acting and theater to participate. The residency focuses on various skills such as writing, communication, and music.
If you are interested in learning more, please attend the meeting Thursday at 4:15 in the commons. Again, you do not need to be a member of the drama club or an actor/actress to participate in this residency program.
Anime club on 2/3/22 will meet in Ms. Blackmon's room. Anime members are encouraged to attend the RhinoLeap 2/3/22 meeting.
Juniors! Mark your calendar for February 17th for ACT Bootcamp!!!
ACT Bootcamp
Announcements from Ms. Perry, RCC Liaison
Seniors, if you have not already applied for college graduation please do so immediately.
If you have login issues with your online classes come see me or call the helpdesk 336-625-1573
If you have not picked up your report card or textbooks, please go to the main office.
Senior Seminars
Junior Seminars
For Juniors who do not have an afternoon class block, you will receive your seminar assignment via email from Mrs. Blackmon weekly.
Schools Fees
9th Grade-----$19.00 (Instructional and Science Fees)
10th Grade---$17.00 (Instructional and Science Fees)
11th Grade---$17.00 (Instructional and Science Fees)
12th Grade---$42.00 (Instructional and graduation)
Fees go to providing educational opportunities for students such as subscriptions, lab materials, supplemental books, etc.
Randolph NEXT: RCC/RCSS/ACS March 8 Senior Event
Seniors WITHOUT post-graduation plans, this is for you!!!
On March 8, 2022, Randolph Community College and other organizations are hosting an event to show you opportunities available within Randolph County. RCC will showcase their programs, a job fair will occur, and military recruiters will be present. Seniors can come in any of the time blocks below:
· 9:15-11:15 (reserved for HS seniors)
· 12:15-2:15 (reserved for HS seniors)
· 4:00-6:00 (open to the public)
In Need of Volunteer Hours?
RCC Happenings
To join our online community and unlock new creative writing opportunities, contact Victoria Davis (vldavis@randolph.edu) or Dr. Gregory Vance (gwvance@randolph.edu). Online meetings take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month (4:00 - 5:00 p.m.).
Check out the flier for Uwharrie Dreams - https://bit.ly/3A9CtT5
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SGA will give away a number of prizes for services like Netflix, Hulu, and others through a virtual hunt for an armadillo! Here’s how you can win!
1) Follow SGA on Instagram at @randolphccsga
2) Check our Instagram story each Friday at 11am for a picture of our little armadillo friend and this week’s prize located somewhere in Randolph County
3) Email your answer to the armadillo’s location to sga@randolph.edu use your RCC student email address before our Instagram story disappears from our page!
4) If you are the first correct answer for that week, you win that week’s prize
5) Even if you are not first, if your answer is correct, you are entered in a drawing for a grand prize at the end of our contest. Each correct answer enters you in the final drawing again! So, for each week you submit a correct answer, you increase your odds of winning the grand prize!
If you have questions, please email Shane Bryson, Director for Student Life & Recruitment at scbryson@randolph.edu
See our flier for this here! - https://bit.ly/3kRtXmh
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Need to create a resumé or cover letter or to work on interview techniques? Want to learn how to job search or how to use technology to enhance your job search? Need assistance with an application or training in soft skills? Randolph Community College is here to help with its Employability Skills Lab.
The lab, which is free to all RCC students, is from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Aug. 17, in the Student Services Career Center on the Asheboro Campus. No appointment is necessary. Students attending any Employability Skills Lab will be eligible to choose one item of free professional clothing from The Armadillo Career Closet.
If you have questions, please contact Elaine Sill, Career Services Coordinator - https://www.randolph.edu/directory/employees/sill-elaine.aspx
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To find information on Student Life at RCC, links to our social media accounts along with the College's main accounts, and more info on our clubs and student organizations, or even the Armadillo Cafe Menu check our LinkTree for SGA - https://linktr.ee/randolphsga
RCC Graduation Application
Click on the link below to learn more about the RCC Writing Center!
Save the Date!
ACT (All 11th Graders): March 1, 2022
Spring Break: March 7-11, 2022
Holiday: April 15
Teacher Workday: April 18
Prom (dependent upon Covid restrictions): April 23, 2022
Celebration of Achievement: May 12, 2022, 6:00pm, Journey Church
Graduation Practice: May 19, 2022, 9:00am, Journey Church
Graduation: May 20, 2022, 10:00am, Journey Church, Ticketed Event
Purchase Your Yearbook!
RCSS Child Nutrition Order Form
RECHS Expectations Concerning Absences Due to Quarantine
- Students must check their high school and college email daily.
- Students need to email their high school teachers daily by 12:00 pm for attendance purposes.
- Students need to check Canvas and Moodle daily.
- Students need to communicate with their college instructors.
- Students need to complete the Covid Exposure Concern form for RCC.
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About Us
Raising Expectations and Creating Higher Standards
Website: http://rechs.randolph.k12.nc.us/
Location: 629 Industrial Park Avenue, Asheboro, NC, USA
Phone: (336)625-1137
Twitter: @RECHS_Ravens