RHS Newsletter
January 17, 2020
Our first full week has been a success. Classes are back in full swing. Our construction classes were able to visit a high rise building project in Austin, our soccer teams had success on the field, powerlifting won several awards including outstanding lifter, and seniors received information for ordering their caps and gowns.
I hope everyone has a safe and fantastic weekend!
Brent Hasselbach
Principal
Opportunities & To-Do Items:
*Tiger University: There will be a free field trip to Inner Space Cavern for all high school students who have participated in at least 10 before or after school sessions by February 20. Students must be passing all of their classes at that time in order to participate. The field trip will be on Saturday, February 22. Students must contact Mrs. Langford to reserve a spot.
*Cap and Gown Orders: Balfour will be on campus during lunch January 29. A down payment will be required. We met with Seniors on Wednesday, January 15. They each received a packet outlining the available packages. Packets are available in the office if your student missed the informational meeting.
*Driver's Ed: We did not meet the 35 student minimum needed to have the complete course. We will still have a limited course consisting of the on-line portion only. Mrs. Langford will be contacting parents of the students who signed up and will give them information on when the course will begin and how to arrange for next level instruction.
Calendar Committee: Rockdale ISD is looking for parents to serve on our district calendar committee to develop our instructional calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. The committee will meet two times, January 16 and February 12. All meetings are at 4:00 in the RISD Board Room. If you are interested, please attend the January 16 meeting. The final calendar will be taken to the RISD School Board for approval on February 19.
We love having parents and community members involved in this process to make sure we address the needs of all. Please reply by email at pkaufmann@rockdaleisd.net or call Pam Kaufmann at 512-430-6000 ext. 1014 if you have specific questions or would like to participate.
ACT/SAT: The deadline for registering for the February 8 ACT test in Rockdale is January 10. You can register late with a fee until January 17.
College Readiness:There will be a College Readiness Work Session on Wednesday, January 22. The session will be 5:00-6:30. Start making plans to attend.
Free Tutorial Site: Check out www.itutoring.com for free math help. This website has videos for Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Cal, an SAT prep course, and 2 practice SAT tests! username: rockdale / password: tigers
Free Math Tutorial Site: Mathway.com is a math problem solving website that will show you step by step how to solve math problems.
Scholarships: Seniors please continue to check the scholarship link on the RHS Webpage for updated scholarship opportunities.
*new information
Upcoming Events
1/17
Off Campus Reward Lunch for those who qualify
Basketball v Franklin
1/18
Cy Ridge Welding Competition
1/20
Holiday
1/21
Mock Test - 9th Grade ELA
Texas A&M visit - 9th Grade
Basketball v Cameron
Soccer v Jarrell
1/22
5:00 College Readiness Work Session
1/23
Mock Test - 9th Grade ELA
Texas A&M visit - 9th Grade
1/24
7:30 Rotary Interact meeting
Basketball @ Lexington
Soccer v Mexia