Class of 2026 Welcome Information

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Welcome Class of 2026!

Please be reminded that registration for testing out is due no later than May 20. Also in May, students will have the opportunity to build their 9th grade schedule. Please view the Arena Scheduling video in advance to ensure that your student is prepped for successful planning.


Students currently enrolled in OLC, ABVM, Rockford Christian, Chandler Woods, Home School, or other school - WELCOME! We are excited to meet you. Please fill out the interest form and we will reach out with updates.

Testing Out Registration

Due no later than May 20

Bring Your Own Device Option

Click the + button next to "9th-12th Grade BYOD Information and Requirements"

Video - Welcome to RFC

3 minutes - Meet the RFC Office Team

Video - Rockford Freshman Center Overview

9 minutes - Principal Kelly Amshey provides a welcome and overview of our building.

Video - Counseling Office

10 minutes - Counselors Holly Normington and Jennifer Lutz describe the counseling services, high school requirements and scheduling process.

Video - Strategies for success

3 minutes - Assistant Principal Derek Dillon shares the value of healthy habits in 9th grade and describes our building program to recognize positive behaviors.

Video - Honors and Testing Out

17 min - Principal Kelly Amshey reviews scheduling considerations, describes honors courses and the testing out option.

Develop a Basic Four Year Plan

Make a copy if you prefer an electronic document. You will not be able to edit the document linked here.

Rockford Freshman Center

Rockford Freshman Center

Rockford Freshman Center

4500 Kroes Street Northeast, Rockford, MI, USA kamshey@rockfordschools.org 616.863.6348 rockfordschools.org