Navigating the River
Special Edition for Families about the 2022-2023 School Year
6th and 7th Grade Course Information
- English Language Arts
- Mathematics (Standard, Advanced, or Accelerated)
- Science
- Social Studies
Each 6th and 7th grader takes two Connections courses each nine week period. Performing Arts Connections courses are selected by the student. All other courses are randomly assigned in order to provide students with a variety of experiences.
Performing Arts courses include: band, orchestra, chorus, drama.
Other Connections courses include:
- Health Science
- Business
- Computer Science
- Marketing
- Engineering and Technology
- Broadcasting
- Art
- Health
- Physical Education (both general physical education and weight training)
8th Grade Course Information
8th graders take the following courses:
- English Language Arts (ELA)
- Mathematics- 8th Grade Math, Algebra 1 or Accelerated Algebra 1/Geometry A
- Physical Science
- Georgia Studies (Social Studies)
- World Language (Spanish, French, or Latin) or Literacy
Students are awarded one high school credit for satisfactory completion of the following courses: Algebra 1, Accelerated Algebra 1/Geometry A, Physical Science, and World Language.
In addition, 8th grade students take two connections classes. 8th grade students have been given the opportunity to select their top three choices for connections.
The World Language Selection Form was distributed via Messenger email and is due by Monday, May 9, 2022.
- Spanish 1 is offered as an in-person class
- French and Latin are offered as asynchronous virtual classes through Forsyth Virtual.
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Backpack Guidelines
Our lockers are unable to accommodate large backpacks as the backpacks cause the locks to jam. We are strongly encouraging that families purchase either a drawstring backpack or small backpack (16" x 13" x 8") so that belongings easily fit in the locker.
Teachers are updating supply lists to support this change to reduce the number of binders, notebooks, etc. that students will need to carry. Supply lists will be made available by June 1st on the RMS website.
Flextime
New Forsyth County Schools Dress Code
Please refer to the new student dress code as you plan and prepare for the upcoming school year.
The responsibility for the dress and grooming of a student rests primarily with the student and their parents/guardians. While enrolled in a Forsyth County school student clothing
Must:
- Cover private parts, undergarments, waistbands, and bottoms of feet,
- Have fabric on the front, back and sides of tops and bottoms,
- Must allow the face and ears (except for religious reasons) to be visible. Hats may be permitted by the school, and
- Be suitable and safe for classroom activities such as physical education, science labs, and Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE).
May not include:
- Alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other controlled or illegal substances,
- Pornography, nudity, or sexual acts,
- Gang identifiers, and
- Hate speech or images as determined by the school administration.
Course Recommendations in Parent Portal May 9th - 13th
Happy Spring! It is hard to believe that we are approaching the end of the 2021-2022 school year and are making plans for the 2022-2023 school year. Recommendations for Academic Courses will be visible from Monday, May 9 to Friday, May 13 in Infinite Campus.
Students are placed in academic courses based on a number of factors including academic achievement, current readiness, and the seventh-grade teacher's observations of the student's overall work habits and motivation based on the current school year.
Parent Portal Viewing Instructions
Please log in to your parent/student portal account. On the left-hand side of your screen at the bottom, select More. Then, select Course Registration. You will see your child's recommendations in the portal. Recommendations were only made for academic classes. The title of the course indicates the course level.
If you feel that your child's placement needs a second look, you may request a review of your child's course placement by submitting a request through the Course Consideration Form. This form is due on Friday, May 13 by 5:00 pm. Requests will be reviewed in the summer and parents will be notified when schedules are released before school begins in August.
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