Magnet News
May 2, 2024
Final Exams & Exam Exemption Information
Students and Families - Please review the letters linked below for information on your final exam schedule and the exam exemption procedure. Senior forms are due May 3rd and 9th-11th grade forms are due May 10th.
12th Grade RMSST Spring 2024 Exam Exemption Parent Letter.docx
9th-11th Grade RMSST Spring 2024 Exam Exemption Parent Letter.docx
Please note that there will be no book bags allowed on campus with the start of 9th-11th grade final exam week. May 17th will be the last day for students to carry bookbags.
Laptop Collection Starts May 10th
Please take note of the laptop collection dates and plan accordingly:
Friday, May 10th - all 9th graders
Tuesday, May 14th - all 12th graders (excluding CS Principles, Music Theory and AP Spanish students)
Wednesday, May 15th - all 10th graders (excluding AP Spanish students)
Thursday, May 16th - all 11th graders and AP Spanish students
Note that the Magnet Intel office will temporarily move to the Chemistry Research Laboratory at the end of the main hall during AP testing.
All files should be backed up to your OneDrive and confirmed to be available in the cloud before you turn in your computer. Students are expected to remove any stickers from their devices in advance of their collection date. They should also review the fee list below for any missing or damaged items.
Damaged/lost bag - $10
Damaged/lost charging cable- $10
Broken hinges- $61
Keyboard Replacement- $61
Replacement Screen- $151
Damaged/lost Laptop- $400
Check out the photos from the 9th-11th grade awards at the link below
Check out the photos from the Freshman Poster Competition at the link below
Congratulations to our Top 10 Posters of Promise Award Winners
Our 9th graders are off to a strong start in research after sharing their proposals at Tuesday's Research Poster Competition. Thank you to 11th graders for judging!
Upcoming Testing Schedule & Testing Tips
The EOC for Biology is May 7th.
Welcome to Experience Online Testing Georgia! (gaexperienceonline.com)
This practice site is a chance for students to learn more about the structure and content of the Georgia Milestones Assessments, experience online testing, and practice using online tools. Parents and educators are also welcome to explore this site along with the Georgia Department of Education website which provides further information.
The Test Practice & Online Guides icon links to online study guides, online assessment guides, and demonstration tests. The online study and assessment guides have content instruction as well as practice items for specific grades or courses. The items on the demonstration tests are general and are organized by grade or course in the content areas of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The guides and demonstration tests are not graded, so have fun!
Important Details for AP testing that starts Monday, May 6th
We wish all students taking an AP exam good luck! Please review the AP Info and Schedules shared below.
For more information on AP testing, please see:
Exam Policies and Guidelines – AP Students | College Board
Should there be a need, June 15th is the deadline for students to submit for a score cancellation. More information on College Board Exam Cancellation policies are available at Cancel Scores – AP Students | College Board.
For more information on what to bring and not bring to exam day, please see:
What to Bring on AP Exam Day – AP Students | College Board
Additionally, report time for 8 am exams is 7:45 am and 12 pm exams is 11:45 am. All exams will be at Magnet. Testing schedules will be printed and posted so that students know where to report once they arrive. Note that there is a $40 fee that will be charged to a student's account for unused or cancelled exams.
Most 12pm exams will conclude after buses have left for the day. Families are responsible for transportation for students following afternoon AP exams.
Upcoming RMSST Events & Activities
Senior Letters due May 3rd
Every year, Mrs. Jones’ collects messages for the seniors to wish them good luck as they begin the next chapter of their lives. Write a nice message (letter, note, card, cartoon, etc.) to say “goodbye” to your senior friends. Submit the message in an unsealed envelope (just folded paper is acceptable) with the senior’s first and last name on the outside. Drop your message(s) off in any of the drop box locations or online at: www.tinyurl.com/RMSSTSeniorLetters by Friday, May 3rd. Anyone is allowed to submit so, let us show the seniors how much we love them and will miss them when they graduate!
Project ASO invites you to join them in a 1,2,3 kick off for AAPI Heritage Month
The Magnet Asian Students Organization, Project ASO, invites you to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by participating in the events below.
May 6th is the start of of Educator Appreciation Week - Join us in celebrating our amazing teachers and staff!
As we prepare to celebrate Educator Appreciation Week, there have been a few requests to share a list of favorites. Please know that a thank you goes a long way and that gifts are always completely optional, but for those families where it may be helpful in your planning, please use this link to view Magnet Staff Favorites- Magnet Staff Favorites.xlsx
Don't forget that a completely free way to participate in Educator Appreciation Week is to submit a shout out at the link below.
Have a great experience with a Magnet Faculty or Staff Member? Share a Shout Out!
STEAM Camp Registration for current 3rd-7th graders closes May 10th
Click here to register for STEAM Summer Camp. The deadline for registration is Friday, May 10th.
This is a leadership opportunity for our Magnet students and a fundraiser for the Magnet Fund. Please share it with parents of current 3rd-7th graders that you know in the community!
Rockdale Virtual Campus (RVC) Part-Time Registration Closes May 24th
Reminder: Registration is open for RVC Part-Time Summer Courses. Registration will close May 24, 2024. To register for summer courses, please visit the RVC website at rvc.rockdaleschools.org.
Upcoming Events- Save the Dates!
May:
- EOC Biology- May 7
- 1,2,3 Kick off for AAPI Heritage Month sponsored by Project ASO- Wednesday, May 1st
- Class of 2024 Decision Day with RCHS- Friday, May 3rd (1st Block at RCHS)
- AP Exams - May 6-17 (see full schedule here)
- Magnet Senior Awards Banquet - Friday, May 10 (tickets required, see email from Mrs. Bradford)
- Senior Walk & Celebration Day- Thursday, May 16th (Seniors arrive at 9:15am and Senior Parents can join at 10:30-11am to cheer on our seniors for their last walk up the Magnet Hallway)
- ISEF- May 12-17
- Graduation – Wednesday, May 22 (all attendees must have a ticket)
- Last Day of 2nd Semester- Friday, May 24
Congratulations to the 10th graders! They won this year's RMSST Reads Challenge!
Opportunities for FREE help at RMSST and virtually
Free Tutoring! Access Tutor.com via ClassLink for On-Demand Help at Home!
Reminder: 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.
Students can 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.
Extended Tutorial available weekly Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
The last day for extended tutorial this school year will be Tuesday, May 21st.
Before and After School Schedule for RMSST
Below is the Before and After School weekly schedule for Magnet tutorials, office hours, clubs, and teams. It is designed as an overview to help you get involved and find support at Magnet.
Reminders & Helpful Links
Annual Updates Open Now for the 24-25 School Year
It’s time to complete your Annual Student Update in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
We encourage you to complete your Annual Update as soon as possible to avoid delays.
An Annual Update is required for each student to receive an RCPS laptop or iPad and to access online instructional programs for the 24-25 school year.
- Log in to the Parent Portal (www.rockdaleschools.org/infinitecampus)
- Click on the 3 lines in the top left corner.
- Click MORE at the bottom of the list.
- Click ANNUAL UPDATES AND REGISTRATION.
- Choose 24-24 SCHOOL YEAR ANNUAL UPDATE.
- Click START and then BEGIN REGISTRATION.
- Review the information for ALL STUDENTS in your household.
- NOTE: Names cannot be changed in an Annual Update. Please contact Student Registration if the name of a student or parent/guardian in your application has changed or is incorrect.
- When you are finished, click SUBMIT.
- Please wait for the message “Thank you for completing Online Registration for Rockdale County Public Schools” to confirm your update has been received. It can take 15-20 seconds for this message to appear.
- During the school year, please use this same process to update your address, phone numbers, emergency contacts, and student health information.
Contact RCPS Student Registration or the Magnet front office if you have questions or need assistance. RCPS Student Registration: 770-918-6185
Please continue using Infinite Campus Parent Portal to Monitor Grades & Academic Progress
Grades are updated regularly in Infinite Campus. Please review your student's progress and discuss their plan for success regularly.
Need Help Finding Your Way Around the Parent Portal?
See this Help Video for guidance.
How To Check for Grades & Progress Reports:
• CLICK HERE for directions on how to check for grades, Progress Reports, and Report Cards.
General Feedback Form Available & Will Be Reviewed Monthly at Building Leadership Team Meetings
Do you have feedback about RMSST? Please share your ideas, suggestions, or concerns below. Items submitted will be reviewed at our monthly Building Leadership Team meetings.
If you have a specific questions or concern directly related to your student or that is time sensitive, please refer to our "Who to Contact" by category at https://magnet.rockdaleschools.org/about/news_and_announcements/news/f_a_q_s or email our director Mrs. Baskett directly at abaskett@rockdale.k12.ga.us.
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective!
2023-2024 School Year Calendar - Attendance is the #1 Predictor of Success!
Magnet Families- Please use the school year's calendar as you plan. It is key that students are at school every day that they are well. Research shows that attendance in class is a key predictor for success.
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