Magnet News
December 3, 2021
Extended Tutorials & Open Work Session Tuesdays & Wednesdays
All Magnet students are invited to take advantage of extended tutorials and work session in our Magnet Cafetorium on the dates below next week. Students can stay after school for ANY teacher's office hours and/or club or team and then report to the extended tutorial. Students are also welcome to come directly to the cafetorium to work or get help. Student created peer study groups are encouraged to stay after and use this space to work also.
Students must be picked up by 6pm on extended tutorial days allowing families a later window for transportation.
Below is the list of teacher/counselor/tutors available for the extended hours. 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 you general direction on making the most of your study time.
Tuesday, December 7th:
Dr. Garner- Mathematics
Ms. Lindsey- Counseling
Ms. Harris- Counseling
Peer tutors available in the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Analytic Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus
Wednesday, December 8th:
Ms. Matthews- Mathematics
Ms. Harris- Counseling
Mrs. Powell- Environmental Science
Peer tutors available in the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Analytic Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus, CalculusPoinsettia Pick-Up is December 8th
Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual Poinsettia Sale! Pick-Up for Poinsettia orders will be on December 8th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Students and families should plan to come to the Rockdale Magnet School cafetorium during the pick up to get their plants. Students should then deliver them to any individuals that they sold to for this fundraiser.
Exam Week & Potential Exam Exemptions
First Semester final exams will be December 15th, 16th, and 17th. The full exam schedule is available at this link.
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.
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Save the Date! Student Advisement for Next School Year's Courses Starts in December!
Academic Support Opportunities
Updated Weekly Office Hours & Clubs/Teams Calendar
Please remember that all Magnet teachers provide at least one open office hour per week with many having additional availability. Please use the PDF below to see what is happening at Magnet each week organized by day of the week. Office hours are a great opportunity to ask your questions or complete assignments for the class while the teacher is available to assist with questions as you have them.
Most clubs and teams are still accepting new members, so now is the time to get involved if you have not already.
Starting November 16th, extended tutorials will be available on select days to support students staying on campus as late as 6pm to get help or have a quiet, safe space to work. Please see the announcement about extended tutorials at the top of this newsletter for more information.
Magnet Student Feedback on Tutor.com via Classlink
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.
The service provides homework help across more than 120 subjects, along with drop-off essay review and test prep.
This tool will provide supplemental help for quarantined students in grades 6-12 as part of the QUEST (Quarantine Education for Students) program. This will also provide online tutoring for RCPS students in grades K-12 afterschool. Spanish-speaking families and students will also be able to access live, Spanish-speaking tutors.
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!
- 9th Grade & Peer Mentor Flex- Friday, December 3rd
- 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.
PBIS School Wide Rules with RCHS
Be Responsible
Be On time
Be Ready to Learn
Rockdale Magnet School Mission
The mission of RMSST, a specialized research-focused learning community, is to foster and produce students who think ethically, critically, and independently while excelling in competitive academic environments and demonstrating high standards and expectations.
Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology
Email: abaskett@rockdale.k12.ga.us
Website: rockdalemagnetschool.com
Location: 930 Rowland Road Northeast, Conyers, GA, USA
Phone: 770-483-8737
Facebook: facebook.com/RockdaleMagnet
Twitter: @RockdaleMagnet