ROCORI Secondary School Update

MARCH

• MAR 8 - END OF TRIMESTER
• MAR 11 - NO SCHOOL
• MAR 12 - NO SCHOOL
• MAR 26 - ACT TEST @ ROCORI HIGH SCHOOL
• MAR 29 - NO SCHOOL

APRIL

• APR 1 - NO SCHOOL
• APR 3 - EARLY BIRD GRADUATION TICKET SALES END
• APR 10 - PARENT DRIVERS ED MEETING
• APR 27 - PROM

MAY

• MAY 7 - SENIOR CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION
• MAY 31 - GRADUATION

The last day of Term 4 / Trimester 2 is Friday, March 8th.

Trimester 3 / Term 5 begins on Wednesday, March 13th.

• Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments are given for reading, math, and science
• Purpose of MCAs is to provide schools with information about student understanding and mastery of state standards in core subject areas; this information is used for curriculum improvement as well as placement in CIHS classes

• Students in grade 6-11 will take MCAs

• Grade 6—Reading and Math
• Grade 7—Reading and Math
• Grade 8—Reading, Math, and Science
• Grade 9—NO STATE ASSESSMENTS
• Grade 10—Reading and Science
• Grade 11—Math

• Grade 10 students currently in Biology II will test on March 6th and 7th

• Additional testing dates will be communicated closer to the testing dates; look for updates in early April

• Specific testing dates are available on the Assessment webpage if you need to plan ahead

The ROCORI School District uses Schoology as it's Learning Management system for students in grades K-12.

Schoology is designed and intended for student use, but parents are able to access student learning and class materials as well. Allowing parents to engage in the learning process with their student and provide intervention or support when needed.

If you do not have a Schoology Parent Account set up, follow the link below to learn how. Parent/Guardian Setup Guides - Rocori School District

Save the Date: Juniors will be provided with an opportunity to take the ACT Test at ROCORI High School on March 26th, 2024 during the school day. Additional sign-up information will be available in the next few weeks.

The time has come to apply for the ROCORI Area Dollars for Scholars Scholarships! Each year we award $750 scholarships to graduating ROCORI students. To apply just go to our website at www.rocori.dollarsforscholars.org. Instructions and a PowerPoint instruction presentation are available just above the “Click to Login” button. Remember you do NOT need to write an essay or get references for the ROCORI Area Dollars for Scholars. However, you MUST fully complete the application, including requesting your transcript via email to rocoriDFS@gmail.com. Applications are due March 29th.

There are also a number of scholarships available on the ROCORI Guidance office page, many have quickly approaching deadlines.

Reminder to Seniors (& Parents): If you are planning to attend college in the fall of 2024 and want to apply for financial aid, make sure to complete the FAFSA. They have made some significant updates to the FAFSA form online, so if you are running into issues/glitches be sure to reach out to the financial aid office at any of the colleges you have applied to for assistance. We received this statement from the MN Office of Higher Education: " On Jan. 30, the U.S. Department of Education (US DOE) announced that colleges and universities will receive 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applicant data beginning in the first half of March. Initially, US DOE had announced institutions and state agencies would begin to receive data by the end of January 2024. This new timeline is up to six weeks later and will cause an additional delay for college-bound students and families to receive financial aid offers, which will likely occur in early to mid-April."

Mark your calendars for May 31st at 7:00pm when we will celebrate the 2024 graduating class.

PURCHASE MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARBOOK HERE

While supplies last. Delivery is scheduled for the last week of school.

PURCHASE HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK HERE