Academy of Richmond County

November 22-December 6 🍂🦃🍁

November 25-29

Thanksgiving Holiday 🦃

Friday, November 29

TBD Boys Basketball 🏀🏀🏀 100 Black Men Thanksgiving Classic

Tuesday, December 3

Final Senior Portrait Make Up Day in Media Center 📸📸📸

5:30 PM Wrestling 🤼🤼🤼 @ Hephzibah

6:00 & 7:30 PM Basketball 🏀🏀🏀 v Harlem @ ARC

Wednesday, December 4

SAT/ACT Review Day 📖

6:00 & 7:30 PM JV Basketball 🏀🏀🏀 v Cross Creek @ ARC

Thursday, December 5

5:30 PM Swim v Evans, Greenbrier, Westminster 🏊🏊🏻‍♂️🏊 @ Augusta Aquatic Center

Friday, December 6

9:30 Jostens Senior Presentation in the cafeteria 🎓🎓🎓

6:00 & 7:30 PM Basketball 🏀🏀🏀 v Thomson @ Thomson

Saturday, December 7

SAT Administration 📝

Dec 16-20 Semester Exams & Makeups 💯

January 20, 2025 No School-MLK Day

February 17, 2025 No School-President's Day

February 18, 2025 Asynchronous Learning 👩🏻‍💻

March 10, 2025 Asynchronous Learning 👩🏻‍💻

April 7-14, 2025 Spring Break 🌴🎉⛳

April 18, 2025 No School-Good Friday

April 26, 2025 Prom 💃

May 28, 2025 Graduation 8:00 am at the Bell Auditorium 🎓

Our Debate Team, led by Ms. Valarie Thomas, had a wildly successful competition.

Cadence Hopkins won top 20 for individual speaker

Justin Jones won top 15 for individual speaker

Cadence Hopkins and Shamya Thomas's team placed 10th

Justin Jones and Nazaria Davis's team placed 8th

Please congratulate this team (and Ms. Thomas) when you see them!

Laptops are still available for student check out. Insurance is $29.99, but must be purchased while the computer is still healthy. Students are expected to bring their laptops to school every day. Classroom carts are often not available because we expect all students to have their own computer at school every day. Please see the media center staff for more information about laptops, including being a day user, if preferred.

Senior Presentation: Friday December 6, 2024 @ 9:30 AM – cafeteria

Senior Order Day: Thursday December 12, 2024 during lunch – media center

Senior Order Make Up Day: Wednesday December 18, 2024 during lunch – media center

Senior Delivery: Tuesday April 22, 2025 during lunch – media center

Senior Delivery Make Up Day: Friday May 2, 2025 during lunch – media center

Cell phones, headphones, ear buds, and any other electronic devices are not permitted in the classrooms in Richmond County schools this year. We encourage students to leave them at home. If they are on campus, they must be powered OFF and completely out of sight. No text messaging, app-based communication, or social media is permitted during the school day...including through personal computers.

Emergency calls may be made in the front office. Parents may contact students by calling the main office and school office staff will relay emergency messages from parents to students. Non-emergency messages cannot be delivered during the school day. Families should discuss appointments and other activities outside of school instructional time.

The school system is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged electronic communication devices or cell phones nor will the administration or school officials investigate missing or damaged cell phones.

• First violation --> The device will be taken to the front office and the student or parent can retrieve it at 3:10 pm. It will be documented in Infinite Campus.
  
• Second violation --> If taken on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, the device will be taken to the front office and the parent can retrieve it on Friday at 3:10 pm. If taken on Thursday or Friday, the device will be taken to the front office and the parent can retrieve it on the following Monday at 3:10 pm. It will be documented in Infinite Campus.
• Third violation --> If taken on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, the device will be taken to the front office and the parent can retrieve it on Friday at 3:10 pm. If taken on Thursday or Friday, the device will be taken to the front office and the parent can retrieve it on the following Monday at 3:10 pm. The student will serve one day of ISS. It will be documented in Infinite Campus.

• Fourth violation --> The device will be taken to the front office and the parent can retrieve it 10 days later at 3:10 pm. The parent must schedule a conference with administration. Additionally, the student will serve 3 days of ISS. It will be documented in Infinite Campus.
• Further incidents will result in discipline deemed appropriate by administration under the circumstances.

NON-COMPLIANCE: All administrators, teachers, and staff members are authorized to confiscate cell phones, electronic communication devices and/or accessories any time a student is in violation of the policy. Refusal to surrender a device will result a two-day OUT OF SCHOOL suspension.

December 7--register by Nov 22

March 8--register by Feb 21

May 3--register by Apr 18

June 7--register by May 22

December 14-registration closed

February 8-register by Jan 3

April 5-register by Feb 28

June 14-register by May 9

July 12-register by June 6

On Wednesday, December 4, we will host an SAT/ACT Review Day at school. All registered testers are expected to attend. It will be all day in Room 404 and absences will be excused.

The best way to prepare for the ACT is to take challenging classes in high school. However, there are test-day tips and strategies that you can use as helpful tools before and during the ACT test:

• 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.

This website is helpful for kids studying for the SAT. Students have said studying the Desmos guide a teacher posted in canvas helped them score higher on the Math portion of the SAT.

Desmos_SAT_Tips_and_Tricks.pdf (bwseducationconsulting.com)

Yearbook Ordering Information

2025 ARC Yearbook Ordering Information:

All orders are placed through the Jostens Website

Seniors, please use this link to complete your Senior Profile information for the 2025 Yearbook. Deadline: Nov 15th

Class of 2025 Senior Portraits

FINAL MAKE UP DATE: Dec 3, 2024

You must be photographed by Dec 3 by Rick Milton Photography to be included in the Senior Portrait Section of the 2025 Yearbook. All Seniors who requested a make-up appointment have been emailed with their appointment time and information.

Use this link to sign up for a make up appointment or retake.

Contact Rick Milton Photography's Studio with any additional questions.

706-860-3612

Class of 2025 Ads -Deadline is Feb 7!

Visit the Jostens website to place Senior Ad Orders:

Create your Senior Ad Here

Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball 🏀🏀🏀

11/29/24 TBA 100 Black Men Thanksgiving Classic (Boys)

12/3/24 6:00 & 7:30 v Harlem @ ARC

12/6/24 6:00 & 7:30 v Thomson @ Thomson

12/10/24 6:00 & 7:30 v Cross Creek @ ARC

12/13/24 6:00 & 7:30 v Hephzibah @ Hephzibah

12/17/24 6:00 & 7:30 v Baldwin @ Baldwin

12/20/24 6:00 & 7:30 v Westside @ Westside

12/26/24 TBA Girls v North Augusta @ Laney

12/26/24 TBA Boys v Washington Co @ Laney

12/27/24 TBA Girls v North Augusta @ Laney

12/27/24 TBA Boys v Josey @ Laney

12/28/24 TBA Girls v TBA @ Laney

12/28/24 TBA Boys v Glenn Hills @ Laney

1/3/25 6:00 & 7:30 v Howard @ ARC

1/4/25 6:00 & 7:30 v Aquinas @ Aquinas

1/7/25 6:00 & 7:30 v West Laurens @ ARC

1/10/25 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 & 8:30 v Harlem @ Harlem (JV and V)

1/17/25 6:00 & 7:30 v Cross Creek @ Cross Creek

1/21/25 6:00 & 7:30 v Hephzibah @ ARC

1/24/25 6:00 & 7:30 v Baldwin @ ARC

1/28/25 6:00 & 7:30 v Westside @ ARC

1/31/25 6:00 & 7:30 v Howard @ Howard

2/4/25 6:00 & 7:30 v Aquinas @ ARC

2/7/25 6:00 & 7:30 v West Laurens @ West Laurens

Boys and Girls JV Basketball 🏀🏀🏀

12/4/24 6:00 & 7:30 v Cross Creek @ ARC

12/11/24 6:00 & 7:30 v Glenn Hills @ Glenn Hills

12/18/24 6:00 & 7:30 v Westside @ ARC

1/8/25 6:00 & 7:30 v Hephzibah @ ARC

1/10/25 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 & 8:30 v Harlem @ Harlem (JV and V)

1/11/25 12 pm v Josey @ Josey

Boys and Girls Swim 🏊🏊🏻‍♂️🏊

12/5/24 5:30 v Evans, Greenbrier, Westminster @ Augusta Aquatic Center

12/12/24 5:30 v Jingle Jam (All Area Schools) @ Augusta Aquatic Center

1/16/25 5:30 v Aquinas, Evans, Lakeside, Westminster, Grovetown, Davidson @ Augusta Aquatic Center

1/28/25 5:30 v Aquinas, Evans, Lakeside, Westminster, Grovetown, Davidson @ Augusta Aquatic Center--SENIOR NIGHT

Boys and Girls Wrestling 🤼🤼🤼

12/3/24 5:30 at Hephzibah

12/11/24 5:30 at North Augusta

12/13/24 5:30 at Midland Valley

12/16/24 5:30 at Cross Creek

12/17/24 5:30 at Burke County

12/20/24 10:00 at Westside @ Christmas Kick-off

1/6/25 5:30 at Cross Creek

1/11/25 10:00 at Harlem Area Duals

1/16/25 5:30 at Lakeside

1/21/25 5:30 at Burke County

1/28/25 5:30 at Hephzibah

2/1/25 10:00 at Westside Area Traditional

2/8/25 10:00 at Sectional Tournament

2/13/25 – 2/15/25 at State Tournament at TBA

Need some new ARC merch from Booster Club? Click here!

We’re excited to announce an opportunity for all of us to support our amazing Girls Basketball Team in their upcoming season! As part of our effort to rally behind the team, we’ve launched an online store with Johannsen Sporting Goods to offer a variety of fan gear, apparel, and other merchandise that you can purchase to show your school spirit.

By purchasing items from the store, you’ll not only be cheering on the team but also helping to support their journey as they compete and represent our school with pride.

Click the link below to view our online store:

https://richmond-ladies-basketball-2024.itemorder.com/

Here’s how you can help:

• Visit our online store to explore a range of products including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and more.
• Wear your gear to show your school pride at games, on campus, or in the community.
• Spread the word and encourage friends, family, and students to get involved too!

Every purchase makes a difference, and the more support we show, the stronger our team will feel. Let’s come together and make this season unforgettable for our Girl's Basketball players. The store closes on December 1st, 2024, so hurry and shop!!!

Thank you for your continued support!

🏈 Henry Oliver (ARC State) competed valiantly in the PlayVS Eastern Region Championship for College Football 25, finishing as runner-up after a hard-fought match against Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in New Jersey. Out of 60 high schools across the east coast, this is an incredible accomplishment!

🚀 Our #1 Ranked Rocket League team, Musketeer Fleet, will begin their playoff journey this Thursday, November 20, at 4:00 PM in Room 407. They face #32 ranked West Laurens High School in what promises to be an exciting matchup.

Or use this link if the QR code doesn't work for you!

Interested in joining the Booster Club? Click the link below to complete the membership form and use this link for the PayPal account to support the booster club. Questions? Contact Booster Club President Travis Wright at travisewright2415@gmail.com or Secretary Mary Wallace Broome at mwpbroome@yahoo.com.

Next meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2024 at 6:00 pm in Room 404 in the new building. All are welcome!

Check this link for new Booster Club merch!

Please check out our Title 1 Parents Right to Know Notification document.

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)

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.

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 student’s absence.

The Clemson C-CAT Program is now accepting nominations for 9th and 10th grade students for their 24-25 Sessions.

Clemson’s Challenge for Academically Talented Students (C-CATS) recruits outstanding students to participate in high-powered weekend retreats. Through team-building and academic sessions, students gain leadership skills, make lasting friendships, and improve their ability to think clearly and perform under pressure, all while having the time of their lives!

Spend the weekend exploring Clemson University while developing leadership skills and building friendships with other top performing students.

Interested? See your counselor for more information.

Mercer University is currently seeking students who will be sophomores and juniors during the 2024-2025 academic year, Mercer University’s Certificate of Achievement and Service Excellence (CASE) program seeks to identify students who embody Mercer’s commitment to research and service. Two-thirds of Mercer students participate in at least one service-learning experience during their time on campus, and the CASE program will recognize students who value service both personally and as an important component of higher learning.

To be a CASE Scholar, students must hold a 3.5 GPA or higher, demonstrate continued involvement in service during high school, and submit an application form or be nominated for the program by a school counselor or teacher. Eligible nominees will then be invited to apply to the program by the Office of University Admissions. Scholars will be awarded the Certificate of Achievement and Service Excellence along with a $500 scholarship, contingent upon their acceptance and enrollment to Mercer University.

Ready to apply? Click the link below.

https://undergrad.mercer.edu/case-program/

Senior dues are due March 14th and are $80 through MySchoolBucks. It covers a fall t-shirt, spring t-shirt, and senior week activities.

Senior fall t-shirt is available for purchase for $15 separately for anyone through MySchoolBucks.

All work should be completed on time. Teachers may deduct five points per day and communicate this in the Infinite Campus gradebook. Work turned in after the learning has occurred may not be graded (no more than 5 school days from the due date). If a student continues to submit work late, a parent-teacher conference may be held to co-develop a plan of action.

Using Artificial Intelligence to complete assignments where students are asked to produce original work will be considered Academic Dishonesty.

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.)