The Richmond County School System (RCSS) is launching a seminar for the parents of students on Wednesday, Nov. 29.
“Numbers + Letters = Better Together” is a math and literacy workshop developed to provide families with resources to help their children adapt to the updated Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) mathematics standards.
The last two school years have been devoted to training educators throughout the state in the new standards, with 2023-2024 slated for full implementation in the classroom.
“This year is the first year that our schools have implemented the new K-12 math standards, and we are working hand-in-hand with families to set up our students for success,” said Kinesha Ponder, director of Teaching and Learning. “This event is geared toward parents and guardians who want to better understand what their children are being taught and learn how to engage students at home as they develop their skills.”
Attendees will learn new math standards and receive giveaways such as books, STEM kits and mathematics manipulatives.
The workshop, free and open to the public, is scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. at the HUB for Community Innovation, 631 Chafee Ave. Participants can choose one of three sessions—9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Limited childcare services will be available based on capacity.
Amid the upgraded standards, the district is also adopting new textbooks and instructional resources, and is looking for input from the community.
Starting Tuesday, Nov. 28, parents and guardians will be welcome to review the textbooks being considered. The texts are proposed for use in world language for grades K-12, social studies for sixth to 12th grades, Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE), also for sixth through 12th, and high school science.
“Community input is a critical part of our textbook adoption process. The feedback we receive from parents, guardians and community members helps us select resources that best fit the needs of our students,” says Kinesha Ponder, Director of Teaching and Learning.
The new textbooks and resources will be used for social studies (grades 6-12), science (grades 9-12), world language (grades K-12), and Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) (grades 6-12).
Parents, guardians and community members can come to the National Hills Learning Center, 1215 Northwood Rd., or the Alternative School at Morgan Road, 3635 Heirs Blvd. to review the text books. The resources will be available to review in person on Nov. 28, 29 and 30, and on Dec. 5, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Skyler Q. Andrews is a staff reporter covering business for The Augusta Press. Reach him at skyler@theaugustapress.com.
