Academy Of Richmond County Feb 9
Weekly Newsletter
February 9, 2024
What's Happening This Week at ARC π°ποΈπ°
February 9-15 π₯Άπ₯Άπ₯Ά
Friday, February 9
6:00 JV Baseball βΎβΎβΎ v Westside @ ARC
Saturday, February 10
Wrestling π€ΌββοΈπ€ΌββοΈ Sectionals
Monday, February 12
9:20 CTAE Presentation to 11th graders π£οΈ
6:30 Varsity Baseball βΎβΎβΎ v Aquinas @ SRP Park
Tuesday, February 13
9:20 CTAE Presentation to 10th graders π£οΈ
5:30 & 7:00 Girls and Boys Soccer β½β½β½ v Harlem @ ARC
6:00 Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball and Cheer ππ£πv Salem @ Salem
Wednesday, February 14
Valentine's Day ππππππ
Thursday, February 15
Progress Reports go home π―
Wrestling π€ΌββοΈπ€ΌββοΈ State Meet
4:00 Girls and Boys Tennis πΎπΎπΎv Aquinas @ Newman Tennis Center
5:00 Varsity Baseball βΎβΎβΎ v Burke County @ ARC
5:30 & 7:00 β½β½β½ Girls & Boys v Hephzibah @ Hephzibah
Friday, February 16
Professional Learning-NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Wrestling π€ΌββοΈπ€ΌββοΈ State Meet
Friday, February 17
Wrestling π€ΌββοΈπ€ΌββοΈ State Meet
Monday, February 19
Student/Teacher Holiday πππ
Tuesday, February 20
PowerUp Asynchronous Learning Day π¨βπ»π©βπ»
Grade Recovery Now! π€
Got a low grade on a major assessment?
- Do the pre-work required reassess.
- Schedule the retake.
- Even though your teacher isn't grading it, do your homework.
What if the grade you got isn't an F?
- Do the pre-work required reassess.
- Schedule the retake.
- Even though your teacher isn't grading it, do your homework. π
Helpful Links πππ
2024-2025 Course Registration Timeline π³οΈ
Thursday, February 15 Deadline for students to submit changes to their selections to guidance
Georgia Climate Survey--Parent Survey βοΈβ βοΈ
asvab ποΈπ΅οΈποΈ
ASVAB for Military Entry Test Dates:
March 14
All tests will be in the Media Center at 8:30am.
sat and act information πβπ―
SAT DATES
Click here to register for the SAT
- Mar 9, 2024 Register by Feb 23, 2024
- May 4, 2024 Register by Apr 19, 2024
- June 1, 2024 Register by May 16, 2024
ACT Dates
ACT/SAT Testing Tips
- Get familiar with the test. Review the information found in the Preparing for the ACT practice booklet. Note the subjects, topics, and content areas that are covered on the test.
- Identify areas to improve. Use the practice test to identify the subjects that are most challenging for you.
- Update your knowledge and skills. Once you identify the materials you should focus on improving, consider dedicating time to completing additional test prep or taking coursework in those areas. Before taking the test, review content areas that make up large portions of the test.
Graduation π©βπππ¨βπ
ARC Staff Member Spotlight π€©π€©π€©
Mr. Eriq Hearn
Mr. Hearn is a military child who has traveled all over and "landed" in Augusta for the third time in 2011.
He graduated from the very first class of Augusta University in December 2015 with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and an MAT. He then joined the Academy of Richmond County High School in January of 2016 and has been here ever since.
Since then, Mr. Hearn has served in a number of roles and has continued to hone his craft in the classroom, leading to earning his Ed.S from Georgia Southern University in 2019. He was also awarded ARC Teacher of the Year for the 2018-2019 school year.
Always looking to become more involved, he has served in a number or roles from Student Council lead, to JV Girls Basketball coach, to Black History Month Co-Coordinator to Science Department Chair to name a few. He even provides professional learning to the staff on occasion.
Mr. Hearn has served for 6 years for a non-profit organization Oaks Ministries formerly known as Hope For Augusta, where he's mentored and taught kids from K-8th grade. He also serves as a wedding deejay and the occasional school deejay. He is an avid reader who knows a little about a lot of different things; though he's not much of a talker.
Fun Fact:
In High School and Early College he made A LOT of corny rap songs which may still be on Youtube/MySpace. π
Musketeer Sports πββοΈπββοΈππΊπ£π₯πππββοΈπββοΈπ€ΌββοΈπ€ΌββοΈβΎβ½
Upcoming Sports
Wrestling π€ΌββοΈπ€ΌββοΈ
2/15/24-2/27/24 State Meet
Girls and Boys Soccer β½β½β½
2/21/24 5:30 & 7:00 v Thomson @ Thomson
2/26/24 5:30 & 7:00 v Fox Creek @ ARC
2/27/24 5:30 & 7:00 v Salem @ ARC
2/29/24 5:30 & 7:00 v Morgan County @ ARC
3/5/24 5:30 GIRLS ONLY v Cross Creek @ Cross Creek
3/7/24-3/9/24 TBA Girls @ Jekyll Island Tournament
3/7/24 7:00 BOYS v Silver Bluff @ ARC
3/8/24 5:30 BOYS v South Aiken @ South Aiken
3/14/24 5:30 & 7:00 v Harlem @ Harlem
3/15/24 5:30 & 7:00 v Hephzibah @ ARC
3/20/24 5:30 & 7:00 v Aquinas @ ARC
3/21/24 5:30 & 7:00 v Salem @ Salem
3/25/24 5:30 & 7:00 v Westminster @ Westminster
3/26/24 5:30 & 7:00 v Morgan County @ Morgan County
3/28/24 5:30 & 7:00 v Washington County @ ARC
Boys Baseball βΎβΎβΎ
2/21/24 6:30 v Aquinas @ ARC
2/24/24 1:00 v Augusta Christian @ Augusta Christian
2/26/24 5:30 v Burke County @ Burke County
2/29/24 6:30 v Aquinas @ ARC
3/4/24 6:00 v Fox Creek @ ARC
3/8/24 6:00 v Fox Creek @ Fox Creek
3/12/24 5:30 v Morgan County @ Morgan County
3/14/24 6:30 v South Aiken @ ARC
3/15/24 5:30 v Morgan County @ ARC
3/19/24 5:30 v Cross Creek @ ARC
3/22/24 5:30 v Cross Creek @ Cross Creek
3/26/24 5:30 v Harlem @ ARC
3/29/24 5:30 v Harlem @ Harlem
4/2/24 5:30 v Hephzibah @ Hephzibah
4/5/24 5:30 v Hephzibah @ ARC
4/15/24 5:30 v Salem @ Salem
4/17/24 5:30 v Salem @ ARC
4/20/24 11:00 v Augusta Christian @ ARC
Boys JV Baseball βΎβΎβΎ
2/19/24 6:00 v Cross Creek @ Cross Creek
3/1/24 6:00 v Glenn Hills @ ARC
3/6/24 6:00 v Cross Creek @ ARC
3/9/24 11:00 v Fox Creek @ ARC
3/18/24 6:00 v Fox Creek @ Fox Creek
3/28/24 6:00 v Silver Bluff @ ARC
4/3/24 6:00 v Westside @ Westside
Girls and Boys Tennis πΎπΎπΎ
2/22/24 4:00 v Burke County @ Newman Tennis Center
2/27/24 4:00 v Morgan County @ Morgan County
3/5/24 4:00 v Cross Creek @ Newman Tennis Center
3/7/24 4:00 v Evans @ Newman Tennis Center
3/12/24 4:00 v Harlem @ Newman Tennis Center
3/19/24 4:00 v Hephzibah @ Diamond Lakes Tennis Center
3/21/24 4:00 v Salem @ Newman Tennis Center
3/26/24 TBD Region 4AAA Tennis Tournament @ Newman Tennis Center
Girls and Boys Track and Field πββοΈππββοΈ
2/21/24 3:30 @ Hephzibah
2/28/24 3:30 @ Cross Creek
3/6/24 3:30 @ Laney
3/13/24 3:30 @ Cross Creek
3/20/24 TBA @ Glenn Hills Garden City Classic
3/21/24 TBA @ Glenn Hills Garden City Classic
3/23/24 TBA @ Glenn Hills Garden City Classic
4/3/24 3:30 @ Westside or Laney
Golf ποΈβ³ποΈββοΈ
2/24/24 9:00 Elbert County Blue Devil Shootout @ Arrowhead Pointe in Lake Russell
2/26/24 3:15 v Aquinas @ Forest Hills
3/5/24 3:15 v Greenbrier @ Forest Hills
3/6/24 3:15 v Westminster @ Forest Hills
3/7/24 3:15 v Aiken @ Aiken Golf Club
3/9/24 8:00 Terry Tuley Invitational @ UGA Course in Athens, GA
3/16/24 9:00 TaylorMade Invitational @ Waynesboro Country Club
3/19/24 3:30 v North Augusta @ River Club
3/21/24 2:45 v Lakeside @ West Lake Country Club
3/23/24 8:00 Parkview Invitational @ Country Club of Gwinnett in Snellville, GA
3/26/24 3:15 v Aiken @ Forest Hills
4/2/24 3:15 v Westminster @ Forest Hills
4/18/24 3:30 v Harlem @ Forest Hills
4/22/24 3:30 v Aquinas @ Forest Hills
4/23/24 3:45 v North Augusta @ Forest Hills
4/29/24 8:00 Area Tournament @ Crosswinds Golf Club in Savannah, GA
5/20/24-5/21/24 8:00 State Tournament @ Lafayette Golf Course in Lafayette, GA
Football Fundraiser ππ©π
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Krispy Kreme fundraiser in support of our outstanding football team from February 7, 2024 to March 7, 2024. We are selling them for $15 per dozen. Please follow the link below or speak to a football player in your class to place your orders and show your support for our football team.
The funds raised will play a vital role in contributing to equipment, team apparel, team meals, and other day-to-day operations essential for the success of our team.
Your support is invaluable, and we encourage you to join us in making this fundraiser a resounding success. Let's come together to support our dedicated athletes and ensure they have the resources they need to thrive.
https://www.groupraise.com/offer-campaigns/38441-arc-football-program-krispy-kreme-digital-dozens
Save the Date π
2024-2025 Course Registrations π³οΈπ³οΈ Start February 6, 2024
Progress Reports π― February 15, 2024
Student Holiday/Professional Learning Day π©βπ« February 16, 2024
Student/Teacher Holiday β¨February 19, 2024
PowerUp Asynchronous Learning Day π¨βπ»π©βπ» February 20, 2024
PowerUp Asynchronous Learning Day π¨βπ»π©βπ» March 8, 2024
Student/Teacher Holiday π€ΈββοΈ March 29, 2024
Spring Break πππApril 8-15, 2024
Prom πΊπ April 19, 2024
College Fair π©βππ¨βπ Carrie J. Mays Gym 1014 11th Ave 30906 April 20, 2024
Graduation πππ 5:00 pm May 24, 2024
Want to get involved? πππ
Parent Support Group
Please join the ARC Parent Support Group (PSG). The PSG provides our school with many services for our students and teachers.
With your donation we are able to fund the following:
- Back to School Breakfast for Teachers & Staff
- Coffee Mornings for Teachers & Staff
- Thanksgiving Lunch for Teachers & Staff
- Valentineβs Lunch for Teachers & Staff
- Teacher Appreciation Week Festivities
- A/B Honor Roll Ice Cream
- IB/AP Exam Snacks and much moreβ¦
PSG is funded through generous contributions from our parents and we would welcome your $50 (suggested minimum) donation for the year.
Venmo - @ARCPSG2023-Parent Support Group of ARC - Note: itβs a Business Venmo
If you are interested in volunteering your time, please contact Cammie Jones, contact below.
We are looking forward to a great 2023-24 school year!
Sincerely,
Cammie Jones, Parent Liaison, 706-825-5867, camsjones@comcast.net
Tara Sanders, Treasurer, 706-589-3405, thsanders@comcast.net
Booster Club
Interested in joining the Booster Club? Click here to fill out the form. Questions? Contact Booster Club President David Rivers at david.rivers@thepalomargroup.com or Secretary Erica Perry at ericastewartperry@gmail.com.
Title 1
Please check out our Title 1 Parents Right to Know Notification document.
Interested in Volunteering?
Anyone wanting to volunteer must follow the volunteer policies for the Richmond County School System. They must also complete the Mandated Reporter Training.
There are 3 levels of volunteers and volunteers have been cleared at the appropriate levels before working with students.
Please check in with Ms. Hawkins, our school social worker, for more information. (hawkica@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us)
Attendance Corner π
Attendance
If your child needs to be absent for any reason this school year, please utilize the school attendance email address: musketeerattendance@gmail.com. We are encouraging parents to provide doctor/dentist excuses, as much as possible. The RCSS code of conduct permits 5 parent notes per school year.
COVID-19
For COVID-19 related absences, please contact Nurse Tiller at TilleCu@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us. When all information is received, the attendance will be updated and teachers will receive an email informing them of the studentβs absence.
Canvas Parent Tips ππββοΈ
Can't find us in the Parent App?
Yeah, I couldn't either. While I was logged in as a parent, I went to Account. Scrolled down to QR Code for Mobile Login and there it was! Very easy...once you know what you are looking for!
HOT TIP
Switch browsers. For whatever reason, I kept clicking logout and it was keeping me logged in to my son's account. I had his account open in Chrome and had to create my account in Firefox.
Go to the parent site. Create an account. Enter one child's paring code--I suggest doing your favorite kid first....kidding! Once you are logged in, if you have multiple kids, go to Account, then down to Observing. In the box, add the pairing code from your other child and click "+Student." Voila!
Want to observe your kid's classes in Canvas?
Get the paring code from your child(ren). To do that, have them login. Go to Account. Then Settings. On the right side, there will be a button that says, "Pair with an Observer." Write this code down or take a quick pic for your child (or children if you have multiple in the school system. Do all of your children at once. It'll be easier. Also, if you are a teacher in RCSS, it was recommended to me to use a separate email account from my work email.)