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Parent & Student Resources
On this page you will find a number of resources to help you navigate the school system as well as important forms, enrollment information, and student programs. Click on a thumbnail below for more information.
Quick Links
Information about the program and links
Links and Resources
Teacher Web Pages/Resources
Below are a list of teacher web pages or resources by grade. If you don't see your teacher or grade listed, they may not keep a web page. Check with the teacher directly and ask them to email us their link if it is not listed below.
Important Websites-All Grades
Check out this Symbaloo with useful websites for all students.
AIG Resources
Check out this resource from Mrs. Crews about the AIG Program.
Second Grade
Check out this Symbaloo with useful websites for Second Grade students.
Guidance
Click here to access amazing resources from our Guidance Department.
Read to Achieve
Read To Achieve is a part of the Excellent Schools Act passed into NC law in July 2012 and applies to all schools beginning 2013-2014 school year. Read To Achieve focuses on preparing students to be proficient readers by the end of 3rd grade. Click the link below to learn more about Read to Achieve as well as other elementary resources.
Family Engagement
The following are links that many parents and students find useful throughout the year.
You may hear your child’s school refer to developing “MTSS” or a Multi-Tiered System of Support. By definition, MTSS is a tiered framework, which promotes school improvement through engaging, research-based academic and behavioral practices. North Carolina employs a systems approach, using data-driven problem solving to maximize growth for all students. Click here for more information!
Rockingham County Schools https://www.rock.k12.nc.us
NC Wise Owl www.ncwiseowl.org
Grolier Online go.grolier.com/frameless.html
Google www.google.com/
The Best Children's Books http://www.the-best-childrens-books.org
Accident Insurance
For parents and guardians who may be worried about paying for their child’s medical care if an accident should happen, K&K’s student accident insurance can help. For 70 years, K&K Insurance has been recognized as the leading provider of sports, leisure and entertainment insurance products.
K-12 Accident Plans available through your school include:
• At-School Accident Only
• 24-Hour Accident Only
• Extended Dental
• Football
The link below will take people directly to the K&K website to complete enrollment if they are interested in exploring various policy options. If parents/guardians/students have any questions, they should reach out to K&K Insurance at 1-855-742-3135.
https://www.kandkinsurance.com/sites/K12Voluntary/Pages/Home.aspx
Be There
Be There is a multimedia campaign designed to inspire families to become more involved in their children's education.
The Idea Behind the Be There Campaign:
Constant inspirational reminders to Be There for children that will change behaviors and make connecting with children the new norm throughout our nation.
Be There Goals:
• To improve student achievement through increased family involvement.
• To align parent activities with state/district goals.
• To support educators by making it easier for parents to become effective partners.
• To show families that simple, easy connections with children make a huge difference.
For more information on Be There, visit their website at www.bethere.org
Douglass Newsletters
Click on the links to view current and past newsletters.
Weekly AlertNow Messages
Rockingham County Schools utilizes the Alert Now: Connect 5 Phone Notification Service.
Your child’s school will be utilizing the Alert Now: Connect 5 service for:
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Back to School
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Parent Conferences
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Special Events
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End of Grade Testing Dates
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Sports Cancellations
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Report Card Distribution
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Make Up School Day Reminder
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PTO/PTA/PTSO/Booster Clubs
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Emergency Messages
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Attendance / Absence Notification
The district will be utilizing the Alert Now:Connect 5 service for:
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Weather Related Information
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Emergency Messages
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Other Important Information
To update your primary and emergency contact information, please call your child’s school.
To receive a replay of school and district messages sent to your phone, call 1-855-4-REPLAY or 1-855-473-7529.
Anyone who accidentally opted out of their RCS/school automated phone calls can easily opt back in. Call 855-502-7867 and select option 2. The call MUST be made from the opt-in phone number, which means schools cannot add a phone number for families. We don't want you to miss any important messages!
Technology
If You Need Help
Use the following link below to request Technology Work Orders
Technology Work Order Submission Form
If an emergency please call 336-342-1823 or the Help Desk ShoreTel Ext. 72700 or 336-627-2700
Email: helpdesk@rock.k12.nc.us
Helpful Links
For a Technology Purchase Quote Request Form Request, send an email directly to quotedesk@rock.k12.nc.us
Toshiba Universal Copier Driver - Download
Staff Laptop Handling Procedures
RCS End of Year Technology Procedures
Additional Resources and Links
RCS District Meetings Calendar
**Contact the HR department to initiate name changes.