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Regional Center for Arts & Academic Studies

We Are RCAAS!

RCAAS Events

Purpose

The Regional Center for Advanced Academic Studies provides gifted students with an innovative, world-class education designed to meet their individual needs and maximize their potential.

Goals

  • Maximize students’ academic potential
  • Build strong partnerships among students, families, staff, and the community
  • Expand opportunities for students to thrive in a global society

Services

Students in grades 3–6 receive integrated instruction in Math, Science/Technology, English, and Humanities, with grade-level instruction in other areas. Gifted services are also available in Visual and Performing Arts and Creative Thinking, along with affective support from guidance staff.

Entrance Criteria

Students must qualify as gifted under Ohio’s State Standards in one or more areas, including Superior Cognitive Ability, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Creative Thinking, or Visual and Performing Arts. Students scoring in emerging ranges may also be considered based on available space. Per Ohio law, test scores must be less than 24 months old at the time of application. Additional identification opportunities are available throughout the year for services beginning the following school year.

Testing
Interested in having your child tested to attend RCAAS? Call 419-984-1349 to schedule!

RCAAS News

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Student Services Resource Guide

Check out this guide from our Student Services Department regarding community resources that may be available to you. Resources included but are not limited to:
- Assistance for families during virtual learning
- Basic needs (e.g., food assistance, housing, clothing, transportation, etc.)
- Employment
- Wellness, counseling, and physical health care
- Holiday resources (including clickable links for Christmas assistance)
- Home relief grant opportunities

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District Communications

We have multiple communication options for you here at Sandusky City Schools! Check out the items below to see what works best for you!
One View (online district forms)
Instant Connect (phone calls and text messages, text the word 'YES' to the number 87569)
ProgressBook (student grades/attendance)
District App: available on Google Play and the App Store
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Contact Information

The Regional Center for Arts & Academic Studies
125 East Adams Street
Sandusky, OH 44870-2430
Main Office: 419-984-1349
Fax: 419-621-2852

Bell Schedule:
7:30 am - 2:05 pm

Dr. Tara Toft, Principal
 

The Michelle Ziemke Student Art Gallery


The Michelle Ziemke Student Art Gallery was founded in the Fall of 2020 with the help of the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Grant and the Sandusky Lowe's Store.  The gallery's Mission is to provide a professional place for students throughout the district to showcase their artwork.  Every other month a theme is selected and publicized on the district's website; students of any grade can create artwork to submit for consideration to [email protected] or call 419-984-1213 for more information.' Located 125 E. Adams St. at the Regional Center for Advanced Academic Studies

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