Ron Clark Academy

USE YOUR S.O.A.P. Congratulations to RCA’s beloved school counselor, Ms. Elektra Thompson, on becoming a published author! After many years of successfully supporting students by teaching them essential academic and life skills in the areas of studying, organizing, prioritization, and planning, Ms. Thompson has released Use Your S.O.A.P. as a valuable resource for all counselors, educators, parents, and families seeking to enhance their child’s educational journ...ey! If you’re in need of a tool to best support academic success as well as personal growth and development for your students, get your copy of this graphic novel today on Amazon! Official Synopsis : Middle school is an interesting time. Balancing academic priorities, social lives, activities, family responsibilities, and emotions can be overwhelming. Thankfully, eighth-grade friends Noa, Ellie, Clay, and Zoelle have each others' backs. With the help of their Professional School Counselor, Ms. Thompson, they are given tools they need to navigate this challenging landscape. The teens will discover the power of using their S.O.A.P. (Study Habits, Organization, Approach to Learning, and Prioritizing and Planning) skills to develop healthier and practical ways to reach their goals. Pieced together in a captivating way, this full-color comic will be beneficial to tweens and parents/adults alike. GRAB YOUR SOAP HERE: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1736890700/ref=nodl_ #ronclarkacademy #UseYourSOAP #GotSOAP #SOAPisDope #RCAInspired #ClubRCA #RCAEXP

FATHERHOOD We would like to wish a very Happy Father’s Day to all of the men who are fortunate to be fathers! Words can’t express the deep appreciation we have for all of the RCA dads those on staff and the men who serve as fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, uncles, father figures, mentors, role models, and supporters of the students we serve! Lastly, we would like to congratulate our very own director of IT and dean of students, Junior Bernadin and his wife, ...Dr. Tashinea Bernadin, on welcoming their first child, Amira Nayeli Bernadin, into the world this past Friday! We already love the newest bundle of joy to join our RCA family! Once again, Happy Father’s Day to all of the awesome fathers! We hope you have an amazing day! #ronclarkacademy #HappyFathersDay #FathersDay #RCAInspired #ClubRCA #RCAEXP See more

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for the love you share with RCA not just today, but every day! Your energy helps us to be courageous , embody a giving spirit , dream big , and encourage friendship . We appreciate you for uplifting our entire school through your belief in our mission and the important work we do. We couldn't make this magic happen without you.... #HappyValentinesDay! With Love, The House of Amistad : J. Amezqua / Ron Clark Academy #ronclarkacademy #RCAInspired #ClubRCA #RCAEXP

IT’S A COAT DAY! // Congratulations are in order to Nina and Noah for earning their coats on Thursday! These two students have been laser focused on bringing a joyful presence to the classroom, consistent display of participation, and an enhanced commitment toward achieving success on their assignments! Thanks to their dedication, both succeeded in earning a yes vote from every staff member and were surprised at our school-wide meeting with their coats! ... Everyone, please join us in congratulating Nina and Noah! : J. Amezqua / Ron Clark Academy #ronclarkacademy #RCACoatDay #RCAInspired #RCAEXP #ClubRCA See more

Amplify Black Voices: Ep 32 TONIGHT at 7 PM ET, ABV host Kirk Brown (@kirkandre) is bringing RCA social studies teacher and author Da’Nall Wilmer (@danalltyrell) and his best friend Chantel Powell (@mrsplaypits) to the screen! ... Da’Nall and Chantel, who are the founders of BOYS in the GOOD (@boysinthegood) and Play Pits (@playpits) respectively, will invite you to learn more about the journey they’ve taken from being student leaders together in college to supporting each other as entrepreneurs and community servants today! With the upcoming release of Da’Nall’s second book, The Great Book - inspired by his friendship with Chantel - we’ll also discuss the importance of teaching and uplifting both the introverts and extroverts in one’s class. Join @kirkandre, @danalltyrell, and @mrsplaypits on the @ronclarkacademy’s IG Live tonight at 7 PM ET! #ronclarkacademy #AmplifyBlackVoices #BlackLivesMatter #AmplifyMelanatedVoices #RCAInspired #ClubRCA #RCAEXP See more

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IT’S A COAT DAY! // Congratulations are in order to Kayden and London for earning their coats yesterday! These two students have equally displayed a passionate love for school, excitement toward being engaged in class, and a strong desire to give percent of their effort to their studies! As a result of their humble efforts, they both succeeded in earning a yes vote from every staff member! Shout-out to Mr. Harden, Mrs. Kemp, Mrs. Bearden, Mr. Walker, and Mrs.... Lokey for hand-delivering these coats to these deserving students! Everyone, join us in congratulating Kayden and London! : Cer’Princeton Harden + Kim Bearden #ronclarkacademy #RCACoatDay #RCAInspired #RCAEXP #ClubRCA See more

Amplify Black Voices: Ep 31 TONIGHT at 7 PM ET, our host Kirk Brown welcomes orator, author, and educator, Brandon P. Fleming to our ABV series! ... During tonight’s chat, Brandon who is the founder of the award-winning Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project (@HarvardDCDP) and assistant debate coach for Harvard University will join us to talk about the importance of equity, access, and opportunity for Black youth. An individual who has dedicated his life’s calling to uplifting and empowering those who are underrepresented and often unheard, Brandon will discuss how he seeks to fill the void that exists within a student’s journey from the community to college. Join Kirk Brown (@kirkandre) and Brandon Fleming (@bpfleming) on the @ronclarkacademy’s IG Live tonight at 7 PM ET for a conversation amongst friends that you won’t want to miss! #ronclarkacademy #AmplifyBlackVoices #BlackLivesMatter #AmplifyMelanatedVoices #RCAInspired #ClubRCA #RCAEXP See more

Amplify Black Voices: Ep 24 NEW TIME ALERT! TOMORROW NIGHT at 6 PM ET/ 10 PM GMT, ABV continues as our host Kirk Brown (@kirkandre) welcomes anti-racist activists and cofounders of Everyday Racism (everydayracism_), Naomi and Natalie from the UK! ... During this convo, Naomi and Natalie will talk to us about how to develop anti-racist schools , what true allyship is (and what it’s not), and how we can use our voices to affect social justice in our own circles of influence. Join @everydayracism_ and @kirkandre on the @ronclarkacademy’s IG Live TOMORROW NIGHT at 6 PM ET/10 PM GMT! #ronclarkacademy #AmplifyBlackVoices #BlackLivesMatter #AmplifyMelanatedVoices #RCAInspired #ClubRCA #RCAEXP See more

Inspired by the spirit of Halloween, the students from RCA’s House of Amistad came together to produce a brilliant virtual house cheer full of tricks and treats including skits, visual effects, rhymes, costumes, and choreography! These students wrote the script , recorded and edited the videos without any help from parents or RCA staff! Everyone: Grab your popcorn and enjoy the story of:... How Amistad Saved Halloween! Drop a comment below and congratulate these students on an amazing production! : Amistad Students / Ron Clark Academy #ronclarkacademy #RCAInspired #RCAEXP #ClubRCA #RCAHouseSystem #HouseofFriendship #Amistad

IT’S A COAT DAY! // Congratulations are in order to Isis and Mayumi for receiving their coats on Friday! These two students have worked tremendously hard by actively participating in their classes and going beyond their personal comfort zones. The staff has truly enjoyed witnessing their growth and as a result of their efforts, they have received a yes vote from every staff member. Thank you Mr. Collins, Dr. Ledford, Mr. Brown, Mr. Harden, Mr. Amezqua..., and Mrs. Lokey for excitedly surprising these students! Everyone: Drop a comment below and join us in congratulating Isis and Mayumi! : Jeffrey J Amezqua & Kirk Brown #ronclarkacademy #RCACoatDay #RCAInspired #RCAEXP #ClubRCA See more

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. CLARK! // Please join us in wishing our incredible cofounder and teacher of math and social studies, Ron Clark, a very happy birthday! Each and every day, we’re blessed to witness your passion and dedication to RCA students and the field of education as a whole. We appreciate you for the unparalleled passion you put forth into teaching as well as the encouragement, motivation, and resources you provide to students and educators everywhere. T...hanks to the impact you have on our lives, we can all dream BIG! : @J. Amezqua / Ron Clark Academy #ronclarkacademy #RCAInspired #ClubRCA #RCAEXP #happybirthday See more

Amplify Black Voices: Ep 23 This Friday at 7 PM ET, ABV returns as our host Kirk Brown (@kirkandre) will welcome director, producer, and storyteller, Ryen Williams (@ryenraquel) to our IG Live series! ... During tomorrow’s chat, Ryen who is the founder of creative agency and media platform, Under Her Empire Productions, (@uhempire) will talk about her efforts to create world changing content that amplifies diverse voices and strengthens the community. Possessing 10 years of marketing and brand experience with notable companies like Glossier and Refinery29, Ryen will talk to Kirk and viewers about the ways she empowers Black women in media, brings forth narratives that need to be heard, and builds community engagement through digital platforms. Join @ryenraquel and @kirkandre on the @ronclarkacademy’s IG Live TOMORROW at 7 PM ET! #ronclarkacademy #AmplifyBlackVoices #BlackLivesMatter #AmplifyMelanatedVoices #RCAInspired #ClubRCA #RCAEXP See more

IT’S A COAT DAY! // Congratulations are in order to Byron and Jada for receiving their coats yesterday! These two students have displayed noble effort on their paths toward academic success and personal growth. As a result of their impressive dedication to excellence, both students earned a yes vote from every staff member. Thank you Mr. Collins, Mr. Amezqua, Mrs. Brown, Mr. Bernadin, Mr. Harden, Ms. Thompson and Mrs. Lokey for showing these students some love! ... Everyone: Drop a comment below and join us in congratulating Byron and Jada! : J. Amezquq & Cer'Princeton Harden / Ron Clark Academy #ronclarkacademy #RCACoatDay #RCAInspired #RCAEXP #ClubRCA See more

APPLY NOW There are only 2 weeks left to submit your admissions application for the 2021-2022 school year! Eligible students must be current Georgia residents during the application window. ... Additionally, all applicants must apply during the third grade; accepted students will enter RCA as rising 4th graders. The application window will close on Saturday, October 31st at 11:59 PM EDT! To receive more information, visit www.ronclarkacademy.com/admissions! #ronclarkacademy #RCAInspired #ClubRCA #RCAEXP See more

JOIN THE CLUB! For the past several months, #ClubRCA has served as a home for hundreds of educators, built upon a passion for education and love for students. Every week that they visit The Club, teachers find helpful resources for school, connect with RCA staff, make genuine relationships with like-minded educators, and receive the encouragement they need to push through these times! ... This is the family where YOU belong! Visit www.clubrca.com today so we can welcome you into our family and begin making unforgettable memories! Club Members, drop a comment and share what you love the most about The Club! #ronclarkacademy #ClubRCA #RCAInspired #RCAEXP

IT’S A COAT DAY! // Congratulations are in order to Noa for receiving her coat yesterday! This young lady has showcased a heartfelt and genuine commitment to being the best scholar she can be while also serving as a kind friend to her peers. Altogether, Noa’s showing of good character and dedication has highly impressed us and earned her a yes vote from every staff member. Shout out to staff members Korey Collins, Jeffrey J Amezqua, and Sibongile' Smith for the sur...prise pop-up! Everyone: Drop a comment below and join us in congratulating Noa! (This moment gave us all the feels! ) : J. Amezqua / Ron Clark Academy #ronclarkacademy #RCACoatDay #RCAInspired #RCAEXP #ClubRCA See more

Amplify Black Voices: Ep 22 TONIGHT at 7 PM ET, our host Kirk Brown (@kirkandre) will welcome youth advocate and community leader, Ms. Kellye Britton (@_themissb_), to our IG Live series! ... During tonight’s chat, Kellye who is the director of operations for the award-winning Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project (@harvarddcdp) will join us to talk about the importance of community building, service leadership, succession, and youth engagement. Throughout this discussion, Kellye and Kirk will talk about the ways educators, individuals, and students can bond together to amplify the voices of the underrepresented, uplift our communities, and incite tangible change! Join @_themissb_ and @kirkandre on the @ronclarkacademy’s IG Live tonight at 7 PM ET! #ronclarkacademy #AmplifyBlackVoices #BlackLivesMatter #AmplifyMelanatedVoices #RCAInspired #ClubRCA #RCAEXP See more

Flashback to February when our 5th grade students explored Washington, D.C. with members of our staff. As they trekked across monuments, memorials, and museums, we reminisce on these beautiful memories bonding with our RCA family in the nation’s capital while embracing history right in front of our eyes. Living in the moment. : Jeffrey J Amezqua / Ron Clark Academy #ronclarkacademy #RCATakesDC #RCAInspired #ClubRCA #RCAEXP

IT’S A COAT DAY! // Congratulations are in order to Laila and Teddrick for receiving their RCA coats today! These two students have internalized what it means to strive for your very best at all times resulting in notable achievements, both academically and personally. Their growth and commitment have impressed our staff and earned each of them a yes vote from every staff member. Thanks to staff members Korey Collins, Nadia Chochol, J. Amezqua, Sibongile' Smith, an...d Rhonda Lokey, these deserving students were surprised with their coats during our weekly virtual house cheers and wheel spin! Everyone: Drop a comment below and join us in congratulating Laila and Teddrick! : J. Amezqua+ Aujahuna Smith Brown #ronclarkacademy #RCACoatDay #RCAInspired #RCAEXP #ClubRCA See more

Amplify Black Voices: Ep 21 TONIGHT at 7 PM ET, our host Kirk Brown (@kirkandre) will be joined by corporate creative, author, and nonprofit founder, Mr. Brandon Miller! (@thatguybmills) ... During tonight’s chat, Brandon who is a management consultant at Clarkston Consulting will bring forth his experiences leading Clarkston’s Diversity Council and advising clients on how to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. A graduate of Georgia Tech, Brandon will share the actions he believes leaders should be taking at this time, shed a light on unconscious bias, and break down intercultural intelligence. Join Brandon (@thatguybmills) and Kirk (@kirkandre) on the @ronclarkacademy’s IG Live tonight at 7 PM ET! #ronclarkacademy #AmplifyBlackVoices #BlackLivesMatter #AmplifyMelanatedVoices #RCAInspired #ClubRCA #RCAEXP See more

While it may be a little SCARY, school's officially back in session! Never fear, #RCAEXP Online is here! Join our staff over the next hour to grab free digital strategies and tips that you can start using in your classrooms TODAY. This free online PD will help you tackle any virtual or hybrid learning environment with courage! ... Watch now, IF YOU DARE!