Save the Dates - RRMS Transition Programs
RISING RAMS
An optional transition program for rising 7th graders and new 8th graders. Students will be able to register for one 3-hour session where they will be able to:
- Thursday, August 3, 9 AM-12 PM or Thursday, August 10, 12-3 PM
- Meet staff and peers
- Tour the building
- Learn tips for middle school success, organization & time management
- Learn about the After-School Program
- Registration opens on May 8 at 7 PM.
- Email Ms. Campbell, our Afterschool Specialist at SLCampbell@fcps.edu for any questions.
RAMS RALLY
- Thursday, August 17, 3-5 PM
- All students and families are welcome
- Open House format
- Self-guided building tour
- Meet and greet the staff
STUDENT ORIENTATION
- Friday, August 18, 8:30-11 AM
- STUDENTS ONLY
- Bus transportations will be available from main feeder ES schools
- Students will walk schedule and meet their teachers
SY23-24 Intention Form
If your student is transferring to another school next year, please complete the Student Intention Form and send it to Ms. White, our Registrar via email at CBWhite@fcps.edu. No need to submit the form if your child is going to attend our school as planned.
7th Grade Immunization Requirements
The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
All students entering 7th and 8th grades will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
Please provide one of the following documents to Rocky Run MS as soon as possible:
- An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the missing immunization(s).
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online at:
- https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/11/2016/04/cre_1.pdf
Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department.
The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/school or by calling 703-246-2411.
Please feel free to contact our Registrar, Ms. Cleo White at CBWhite@fcps.edu or call 703-802-7742.
Additional Info RE: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Immunization for Rising Seventh Grade Students
Virginia state law requires the Virginia Department of Health to provide the parents and/or guardians of rising seventh grade students with information on human papillomavirus (HPV) and the human papillomavirus vaccine. The human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) prevents six types of cancer, including cervical cancer and certain head and neck cancers. Boys and girls should receive the vaccine when they are 11-12 years old.
Effective July 1, 2021, a complete series of two doses of HPV vaccine is required for all students entering the seventh grade. The first dose shall be administered before the student enters the seventh grade. Parents/guardians, at their sole discretion, may elect for their student not to receive the HPV immunization.
Annually, the Virginia Department of Health and the Commissioner of Health provide HPV vaccine information located at the following sites:
HPV Vaccine Information for Parents of Rising 7th Graders
HPV Vaccine Information for Parents of Rising 7th Graders (Spanish)
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
The Rocky Run Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society is a club for 8th grade students who have met the academic requirement of a 3.75 cumulative grade point average at the end of 7th grade. Students who have met that criteria in addition to maintaining a clean discipline record will be invited to apply for membership in August of their 8th grade school year. The invitation to apply will be sent to the qualifying student’s school email address and they will be given a deadline to complete the online application. Those who are accepted into the NJHS will attend their first membership meeting in September. Students will be expected to maintain a 3.75 GPA, a clean discipline record, and complete 30 hours of community/school service by May in order to become a pinned member. We are sharing this information since many families are wondering about the process. All 7th grade students will have to wait until 8th grade school year to start the application process.
Course Selections FAQ
- Parents can view their child's course request in SIS ParentVue. Select “Course Request” in the left side bar. The screen has 2 parts: Selected Course Requests and Alternate Elective Requests. Click the blue arrow to the left of the Course Title to see the course description.
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Algebra 1HN - If your child is in Advanced Math in 6th grade, they will have Mathematics 7 Honors in their course request. This will not change until we know students have met the following 3 criteria: Successful completion of advanced 6th grade math, IAAT score at or above 91 and an SOL score 500 or above. We will communicate with families in June.
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Music Courses - Students who have signed up for the music courses (Band, Orchestra and Chorus) will initially be placed in the Beginning level until auditions and placements have been completed. Please know that MS music directors will work with their ES counterparts and counselors to make the appropriate updates.
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World Languages (high school credit bearing elective) - World Language courses are not required in Middle School. The courses are very rigorous and are ideal for students who have strong work habits. They must be on grade level or above for Reading and Math in order to be successful in class.
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Academic Support Courses - Elective courses can be adjusted based on students' academic needs. Contact your child's current teacher(s) if you have a question regarding the support course recommendation.
Academic Advising Resources
RRMS Student Services
Professional School Counselors
Director of Student Services
Young Hong YJHong@fcps.edu
Registrar/Student Services Assistant
Cleofe White CBWhite@fcps.edu 703-802-7742
Family Liaisons
Social Worker
Mary Wescott MEWescott@fcps.edu
School Psychologist
Julie Robinson jlrobinson@fcps.edu
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