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PSAT & SAT CAMP
Dear Parents,
Greetings from River City Science Academy. Your student has been chosen as one of the select few who have received an exceptionally high score on the PSAT. With this accomplishment comes great rewards, and this is why your child was chosen to attend the exclusive PSAT & SAT Summer Camp.
This camp highlights the importance of the PSAT and SAT through activities as well as much needed preparation for future testing and assessments. Many individuals overlook the importance of the PSAT and SAT, forgetting the fact that they are the leading decision factor in college acceptance and play an important role in obtaining the Bright Futures Scholarship. With this in mind, it is necessary to start preparing your child for these tests by helping them attain success through valuable programs such as this summer camp. This camp will offer the following activities:Â
- · Reading skills
- · Testing skills
- · 100 SAT vocabulary memorization goal
- · Memorization methods
- · Outdoor/ indoor cooking skills
- · Team competitions
- · Leadership 101
STEM & Health Expo
River City Science Academy held its first STEM & Health Expo on Thursday, May 16th, 2013 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This exciting, free, one day event featured Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics [STEM] and Health as educational opportunities and viable career paths.
The bar has been set high at RCSA
We wish to congratulate our Seniors who have already received early acceptance letters to Colleges/Universities. We are still looking forward to seeing more and more acceptance letters as the days go by. These college bound students are a testimony to the success of our School and a great example for our underclassmen. The bar has been set high but we have all confidence in the partnership our Staff and Faculty have established with our Students and Parents to see all our students succeed in their higher educational endeavors. Way to go Senior Rockets! We are very proud of you, our first Graduating Class of 2013.
PeaceJam Southeast Conference
On April 13-14 Mrs. Rose, Mr. Rose, Mr. Raeford, Mr. Payne and Mr. Steinhardt accompanied 41 RCSA students to the 5th Annual PeaceJam Southeast Conference at Florida State University.
The Rockets go to the Capital
On Tuesday, April 2nd, a group of 7 of our students went to Tallahassee to visit the Capitol. We would like to thank Senator Aaron Bean for hosting us while we were there, meeting with us, and giving us a tour of the Senate.
RCSA Science Olympiad Team recognized by Mayor Brown
Friday, March 22nd, Mayor Alvin Brown graced the RCSA Science Olympiad Team with a visit to his office. He spoke to the students as well as the Coaches who were present, and motivated them to continue on with the good job they began at the Regional competition, earning first place overall.
The Honorable Paula Wright
March 18, 2013 River City Science Academy welcomed another wonderful guest, member of the school board, the Honorable Paula Wright. She toured our school and talked with us about what is going on within the school board now.
The Honorable Dr. Constance S. Hall
River City Science Academy (RCSA) welcomed another guest today; School board member, Dr. Constance S. Hall. She has always been involved in the education system from her position as a teacher,
Thank you Senator Aaron Bean
February 28, 2013 was an exciting day for River City Science Academy as we were visited by a member of the Florida Senate, Senator Aaron Bean. He was greeted with warm welcomes on a chilly day before he spoke at an assembly for 6th and 7th graders.
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RCSA High School Student Accepted into SEAP Program
RCSA’s 10th grader Mark Young is one of only two high school students ever to be accepted into the Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) sponsored by the Office of Naval Research.
Mathletics 2013
RCSA Invites ALL 5th graders to the Biggest Math Challenge of the Year!
The primary goals of the program are to stimulate interest and achievement in mathematics among 5th grade students throughout the Duval County area, and to provide recognition of outstanding young mathematicians, their dedicated teachers, and school.
Stacy Spanos, morning anchor for Channel 4
February 25, 2013, Stacy Spanos, morning anchor for Channel 4, our local news station, visited River City Science Academy with a smile on her face, despite the rainy weather.
History Fair
River City Science Academy (RCSA)'s students that did such an awesome job at History Fair this weekend. River City Science Academy (RCSA) had 3 First Place finishes, 2 Second Place finishes and a Third Place finish. These students are:
The Honorable Ashley Smith Juarez
Wednesday, February 6, 2013, River City Science Academy was visited by a wonderful guest, Ashley Smith Juarez. As always being a participator within the school system through teaching and just recently, being made member of the school board,
The Honorable Cheryl Grymes
February 8th 2013 , River City Science Academy was able to welcome yet again, another wonderful visitor. Member of the school board, brought not only herself, but her passion about public education and community to share.
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Olympiad Team Headed to State Competition
The River City Science Academy (RCSA) Olympiad Team received the first-place award in the North Florida Regional Science Olympiad Competition held at Matanzas High School Palm Cost,
The Honorable Becki Couch
Last January 22nd the Honorable Becki Couch, District 6 Board Member, visited our School. She toured both our Elementary and Middle/High School campuses and spoke to our students in an assembly .Her many years in the classroom were visible in the rapport she was able to establish with our students.Here at RCSA we greatly value the visits from our DCPS Board Members because of their valuable impact upon our Staff and Students. The lessons they teach us and their mere presence let us know they not only care about the District at large but also about the individual student. Thank you Honorable Becki Couch for your visit to our School and your invaluable insights.
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RCSA Calendar
- Geometry EOC Tests this week
May
May 20, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- 7th Grade Field Trip to the Zoo $10
May
May 23, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- CMP End of Year Celebration
May
May 24, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- Ms. Conty's class Field Trip to St. Augustine
May
May 24, 2013 (9:00 AM)
- 6th Grade Field Trip to Tinseltown (movies, lunch, park)
May
May 24, 2013 (9:00 AM)
- Robotics Club
May
May 25, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- CMP Weekend Study & Activities
May
May 25, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- Memorial Day - No School
May
May 27, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- EOC Make-ups for all subjects this week
May
May 28, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- Class of 2013 Graduation (10 guests per student)
May
May 31, 2013 (8:00 AM)
6:00pm @FSCJ Wilson Art Center
- Class of 2013 Graduation
May
May 31, 2013 (8:00 AM)
May 31st at 6:00pm
FSCJ Wilson Art Center (South Campus)
10 guests per student - Last SAT date available
June
June 01, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- PSAT & SAT Summer Cabin Camp (16 student limit)
June
June 03, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- Early Release all week
June
June 03, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- Middle School Leadership Camp (20 student limit)
June
June 03, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- MS Field Day to Baymeadows Park
June
June 04, 2013 (8:15 AM)
- HS Field Trip to Taco Lu/Beach
June
June 04, 2013 (9:00 AM)
- Last day of School
June
June 07, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- Last ACT date available
June
June 08, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- RCSA Administrators' Meeting (Elem & M/HS)
June
June 10, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- Post Planning (for Faculty & Staff only)
June
June 10, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- RCSA School Board Meeting @Media Center
June
June 12, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- Pre-planning (for Faculty & Staff only)
GENERAL
August 12, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- Open House Middle School 9am-12pm; High School 12-3pm
GENERAL
August 15, 2013 (8:00 AM)
- First Day of School
GENERAL
August 19, 2013 (8:00 AM)
