As announced this summer, Rutherford County Schools has launched two new technology tools that will simplify how parents receive information and how they interact with their teachers and coaches to learn about their student’s academics, school announcements, and extra-curricular activities.
The first one is ParentVue by Synergy, and this will be used to see your student’s academic information, including report cards, daily grades, missing assignments, class schedules, etc. It is similar to Skyward that we used last year, but it is much more mobile and user friendly. The companion is called StudentVue and contain similar information for students.
The second app, and perhaps the most important, is MyRCS. Search for “Rutherford County Schools” in your app store, and download it for free.
The MyRCS app will be used by parents to receive messages and interact with your school, teachers, coaches, or band directors depending on the activities students are involved in. This is the sole communication platform we are using for this type of communication this year. It replaces platforms such as ClassDojo, Remind, Band or any others as parents have asked for a one-stop source for school information.
Once downloaded, you can select which schools your children attend to receive a live feed of news items from those schools. By adjusting your preferences, written messages families receive are translated automatically into your preferred language. You can also get interact directly teachers and coaches using a featured called “Rooms,” which is a secure two-way communication tool.
Rooms launches Monday and Parents will receive an email or text message inviting them to join their teacher’s or coach’s Room. If you don’t get the email or text, that’s ok. Beginning Monday evening you can visit the Rooms section of the app, or use the login button on your school’s website.
For your login, all you need to enter is the cell phone number you have on file with your school or your email address. You should then receive an access code, and you will be logged in.
For a quick overview of how the platform works, watch this short video introduction. If you have questions or need assistance, visit our Rooms Resources webpage. Links to download the apps are available here.
Rutherford County Schools is excited to offer these communication tools for parents and students. We want to ensure everyone stays informed about their students and schools. Thanks again for your patience and cooperation as we settle in to a new school year.
Parents: Please read! Enrollment verification will need to be done before school starts. This will be open July 22.
Attention ALL Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors,
It's time to sign-up for the PSAT for any student in grades 9-11 that are interested. This is an optional assessment. The PSAT will be given in October (exact date TBA), during school. The cost is $19, which will cover the cost of the test/practice materials.
In order to sign up, you will need to send in a check for $19. Checks need to be turned into Mrs. Tibbs by August 15.
Please make sure the check is written to Eagleville School and that in the memo line please put the student's first and last name.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Tibbs at tibbsc@rcschools.net
What is the PSAT test?
The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®)—which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.6 million entrants each year—and by meeting published program entry and participation requirements. The PSAT/NMSQT has three tests: the Reading Test, the Writing and Language Test, and the Math Test.
Why should you take the PSAT?
Check out this short article outlining the test and why you should take it:
https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/why-take-the-psat
It's time to sign-up for the PSAT for any student in grades 9-11 that are interested. This is an optional assessment. The PSAT will be given in October (exact date TBA), during school. The cost is $19, which will cover the cost of the test/practice materials.
In order to sign up, you will need to send in a check for $19. Checks need to be turned into Mrs. Tibbs by August 15.
Please make sure the check is written to Eagleville School and that in the memo line please put the student's first and last name.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Tibbs at tibbsc@rcschools.net
What is the PSAT test?
The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®)—which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.6 million entrants each year—and by meeting published program entry and participation requirements. The PSAT/NMSQT has three tests: the Reading Test, the Writing and Language Test, and the Math Test.
Why should you take the PSAT?
Check out this short article outlining the test and why you should take it:
https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/why-take-the-psat
Before the first bell rings, get a head start. Here are the supply lists that will keep our K–12 students ready for every moment
Rutherford County School is committed the well-being of our students and their families. The list of organizations and services below is provided for informational purpose and may offer support to students and families in need.
https://rucoschools.my.canva.site/rcs-community-resources
https://rucoschools.my.canva.site/rcs-community-resources
With gratitude and admiration, RCS honors our newest retirees. With nearly 730 years of combined service to Rutherford County Schools, they will be missed.
Thank you for your service to our community!
See more photos: https://www.rcschools.net/apps/news/article/2177060?categoryId=6409
Our Teachers of the Year represent the best of education. With 582 years of service to Rutherford County Schools (and even more in education), their commitment to student success and love of learning truly set the standard for excellence. Thank you for inspiring greatness in our students and making a difference every single day.
Full photo gallery here: https://www.rcschools.net/apps/news/article/2177060?categoryId=6409
