RC3 News

Naomi Perez is a 10th grade English teacher here at RC3. She is a proud Troy University and Auburn University at Montgomery alum with degrees in English, Rhetoric/Composition, and Secondary English Language Arts Education. Naomi has been working with students and their writing for almost a decade as a tutor, freshman composition instructor, and classroom teacher. Her passion for classroom teaching stems from her drive to create safe spaces for children to learn and develop their voices as active participants in their community. She believes all students have something of value to share with the world and hopes to give them the tools to do it! In her spare time, Naomi enjoys going on long walks with her Welsh Terrier Olivia, cooking for friends, and singing in the Alabama Symphony Orchestra Chorus and the Over the Mountain community choir here in Hoover.

I am currently working at Bright Future Electric and a freshman at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, majoring in Electrical Engineering. This past summer, I was a full-time apprentice. I'm now tasked with estimating local projects around Birmingham during the school year. RC3 has helped me realize my passion for the electrical industry and my dedication to growth. RC3 has provided me with a strong foundation as an apprentice and a student, setting me apart by providing me with a level of knowledge and technical skills that many starting apprentices and students lack.

I'm currently attending UAH and rooming with two other RC3 Alumni, Logan and Ton. All three of us are studying for our Bachelor's in Computer Science. I'm also in the UAH Pep Band. Like some RC3 students, I came in with some baseline knowledge in the subject of my academy. RC3 helped to reinforce and build upon that foundational knowledge. My scores in my AP CSA class allowed me to jump ahead in the college course curriculum to a more advanced computer science class. Beyond just the academies, taking dual English 101 with Mrs. Dillard at RC3 also let me jump forward in my curriculum, taking more advanced English courses my first semester. Not only do these speed up my learning, but they also save me money on courses I've already taken. In addition, RC3 gave me opportunities like participating in the SkillsUSA chapter and competing twice in the Computer Programming SkillsUSA State Competition. These opportunities are invaluable in the realm of experience achievable through high schools.

Apart from the educational side of things, RC3 also helped me build relationships (both personal and professional) that have bled into my collegiate career. Both Ton and Logan are friends I met at RC3. We started a large project during our senior year of high school. I also met several academy instructors that I feel I could go to for references and who put in the effort to get to know me, namely Mrs. McClendon, Mr. Naylor, and Mr. Pendleton.

The Riverchase Career Connection Center celebrated the grand opening of the Cosmetology & Barbering Academy's skills lab on Friday, September 15th. This is the opening of RC3's sixth academy. With nearly 100 students enrolled, this academy is a wonderful addition to our simulated workplace.

The Hoover Fire Academy participated in two 9/11 memorial events. They volunteered their services to the Hoover Fire Department and Hilton to assist with the 911 memorial stair climb at the Riverchase Galleria. They also took the ladder truck and flew the American flag at the 911 memorial bike and jeep ride hosted by the Regulator Motorcycle Club in Cahaba, AL. All of the proceeds for this event were donated to the Hoover Fire Academy scholarship program.

Were you aware:

-1 in 300 children will be diagnosed with cancer by age 21

-More than 150 children are diagnosed with cancer each year in Alabama

-Over 500 children undergo cancer treatments each year in Alabama

-80% of children diagnosed with cancer will be cured of their illness, compared to less than 50% just two decades ago

-Only 4% of federal funding for cancer research is directed towards childhood cancer as a whole

Childhood cancer is a grossly underfunded and overlooked disease, even though it is the leading cause of disease related death in children and adolescents. Give Hope Day on September 28 gives administrators, staff, teachers, parents and children the chance to recognize and honor those who have battled childhood cancer as well as raise awareness. Because awareness leads to funding and funding leads to cures! #givehope

For more information, visit hopeforautumnfoundation.org.

RC3 Attendance Policy - Review the attendance policy by clicking HERE

If the student will not attend for any reason on a scheduled attendance day, the student is required to email RC3 to inform us of the absence. Please email at: rc3main@hoover.k12.al.us at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled arrival time.

Please be aware that RC3 attendance policy and procedures may differ from your base school.

Free College Application Week is October 16-20.

The Hoover Rec is looking for Lifeguards

• CPR, Lifeguard, and American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid certifications are not required when applying but must be obtained prior to employment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, evenings, and weekends

We are happy to announce that applications for the 2024 Aim High Flight Academy (AHFA) are now open! The application window will be open from Sept 1-Oct15. The Aim High Flight Academy (AHFA) is an aviation scholarship for a three-week introductory flight program at various universities across the country. After completion of the AHFA, students will understand the pathways to becoming an Air Force aviator, and will have earned up to 15 flight hours. Below are some frequently asked questions. If you have additional questions, please visit our website for more info.

• Any high school student that will be 16 years old by June 1, 2024 is eligible to apply.
• Where is it located? We have various training locations across the U.S. Once selected, students will list their preferences and be matched to a university.
• The U.S. Air Force funds everything including travel to and from training. Selected students will incur no costs associated with the flight academy.
• NO! This is an introductory program designed to take students from no flight knowledge to 12-15 flight hours.
• Follow the link here. You’ll need to answer some questions about yourself, have a nominator (like a job reference) recommend you, complete a short essay, and complete a creative graphic.
• NO! Our program incurs no military service commitment and is designed for unaffiliated youth to explore aviation.

To apply, go to: APPLY NOW

An HNH Flu Clinic will be held at all Hoover City Schools on October 11th. Consent forms will be passed out to RC3 students in their Career & Technical Education class on the morning of Sept 27th.

For more information on the Flu Clinic click HERE.

Flu Clinic Consent Form

RC3 Health Room Contact:

Emily Sutton,RN

esutton@hoover.k12.al.us

205-439-1914

EEOC Notice

Email: rc3main@hoover.k12.al.us
Location: 853 Willow Oak Drive, Hoover, AL, USA
Phone: 205-439-1900