Parents

Back-to-School 101

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Your one-stop-shop for Back-to-School information for Rockdale County Public Schools in Conyers, GA.

First Day of School:
July 30, 2024

Open House Dates:

Middle School (Grades 6-8) Open House - Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 3-6 p.m.
High School (Grades 9-12) Open House - Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 4-8 p.m.
Elementary School (Grades PK-5) Open House - Thursday, July 25, 2024, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Early Learning Center (ELC) at RCA - Thursday, July 25, 2024, 9-11 a.m.

Please check your school website (CLICK HERE) for more information.

Infinite Campus Parent Portal (Forms, Information Verification, Grades):

REQUIRED ANNUAL UPDATE: All returning parents/guardians must verify their contact information and sign forms (Annual Update) in the Infinite Campus Portal. Students will not receive a school-issued laptop/device until the Annual Update is completed.

Forms are signed online in the Infinite Campus Portal.

New parents/guardians must register for Infinite Campus Portal to sign forms (Annual Update), view grades, report cards, attendance and more. For directions on how to set up your account and more information, www.rockdaleschools.org/infinitecampus. Students will not receive a school-issued laptop/device until the Annual Update is completed.

Your child's GTID (Georgia Testing ID) is also available in your Infinite Campus Portal.

Student Registration (online):

Registration Information (CLICK HERE)

Calendars:

RCPS School Year Calendars and Important Dates
Report Card Dates and Test Dates

Typical School Year Student Hours:

Elementary Schools, 7:35 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Middle Schools, 8:45 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.
High Schools, 8:05 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Non-Traditional Schools (check with school).

Clear Bookbag Requirements and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

All bookbags (backpacks) carried by students in Grades 1-12 must be clear. Clear bookbags are optional for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. Students will carry their laptops in the school-issued, non-transparent laptop bag. Students participating in an extracurricular activity are permitted to carry non-transparent bags to store items pertaining to their particular activity (i.e. band, athletics, etc.). Upon entry into the school, all extracurricular activity bags must be stored in lockers or designated areas. All bags are subject to search. Additionally, the maximum size for non-transparent bags that students will be permitted to carry during the school day, such as lunch kits, pencil bags and purses, will be 6” x 9”.

CLICK HERE for more details and Frequently Asked Questions.

School Supply Lists:

Please check the links below or your school's website for your school's school supply list.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS:
Barksdale Elementary
C.J. Hicks Elementary
Flat Shoals Elementary
Hightower Trail Elementary
Honey Creek Elementary
J.H. House Elementary
Lorraine Elementary
Peek's Chapel Elementary
Pine Street Elementary
Shoal Creek Elementary
Sims Elementary

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS:
Conyers Middle School
Davis Middle School
Edwards Middle School
Memorial Middle School

HIGH SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS:
For high schools and non-traditional schools, check with your school and attend Open House night (see dates above) for class-specific supplies and reading assignments.

Free School Supply Giveaway Events:

RCPS Back-to-School Bash
Saturday, July 20, 2024, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Rockdale County High School gymnasium, 1174 Bulldog Circle, Conyers, GA. School supplies (while supplies last), clothing closet, well visits, immunizations, haircuts, face painting, Zumba, music, student registration assistance and more. No registration needed to attend the RCPS Back-to-School Bash. To register for medical services and immunizations, visit https://www.kdowhealthevents.com . For more information, contact [email protected]

Rockdale Emergency Relief Back-to-School Giveaway
Friday, July 19, 2024, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at Rockdale Emergency Relief, 350 Tall Oaks Drive, Conyers, GA. Backpacks, undergarments, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, and more. Student must be present with proof of enrollment.

Springfield Baptist Church Back 2 School Bash 2024
Saturday, July 27, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. noon, at Springfield Baptist Church 1877 Iris Drive SE, Conyers, GA. https://www.sbcgrowth.church

Rockdale County Parks and Recreation and My Milk and Money Back2School Giveaway
Saturday, July 20, 2024, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., at Johnson Park Recreation Center, 1781 Ebenezer Road SW, Conyers GA. Haircuts, supplies, bounce houses, more.

(If you know of school supply giveaway events that can help RCPS students, please contact [email protected])

Middle Schools:

Gen. Ray Davis Middle School Rising 6th Grade Eagles Camp - Thursday, July 18, 2024, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Gen. Ray Davis Middle School, for incoming 6th grade students. Parents/Guardians required to remain and attend with students.

Conyers Middle School Bulldog Camp - Monday, July 15, 2024, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Conyers Middle School, for incoming 6th grade students. $40 per student.

Please check your school website (CLICK HERE) for information on middle school programs for incoming 6th graders.

Kindergarten Orientation:

Please check your school's website (CLICK HERE) and contact your school for information on Kindergarten Orientation programs.

Summer Reading (Grades K-12)

Summer Math Recommendations (Grades K-12)

Parent Handbook and Forms

Dress Code

Please check with your school for school-specific dress guidelines.

Attendance Protocol

Directory:

School and Department addresses, phone numbers, websites

RCPS App

Receive notifications, view event calendars, job opportunities and more. On Google Play and Apple's App Store, search "RCPS" or "Rockdale County Schools"

School Messenger:

Calls will be sent to the primary phone number you submitted to the school when you enrolled. You will be able to update your phone number and email address with your Infinite Campus Annual Update or at your school's open house. To update your address, you must visit the RCPS Student Registration office with proof of residency.