ROCKY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Back to School Information 2023-2024
[RHMS Info] [PTA] [MCPS Info] [Helpful Tips for Incoming 6th Graders]
[Important Dates] [Recommended School Supply List] [Calculator Info]
Rocky Hill MS Information
- Bus Route Information & Parent Letters
- Dietary Restrictions Site - FORM TO APPLY Send to DFNSOffice@mcpsmd.org
- Principal's Back to School Letter English | Spanish
- Personal Mobile Device (PMD) Document English | Spanish
- Summer Math & Reading Information 2022-2023
- Cafeteria News and FARMS Application Information (Updated 8/4/2022)
- Immunization Requirements [Updated 7/29/2019]
- Annual Asbestos Management Plan Notification [Updated 6/4/21]
- Anaphylaxis and Opioid Awareness Flyer
- Annual Integrated Pest Management Notice [Updated 6/4/21]
- PE Information
- PE Uniform Policy
- Excusal from PE Info
- Physician Contact Form 345-22 [Updated 8/16/19]
- Parent Reunification Form (Updated 7/14/16)
RHMS PTSA Information
- OFFICIAL RHMS PTA Website
- Store Loyalty Programs
- Giant (School ID: 03262): https://giantfoodstores.com/pages/a-plus-rewards
- Harris Teeter (School ID: 2486): https://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education
- Amazon Smile (Designate: Rocky Hill Middle School): https://smile.amazon.com
- eScrip (Search: Rocky Hill Middle School): http://www.escrip.com/index.jsp
- Flip Give (Select: RHMS PTA): https://www.flipgive.com/
- RHMS PTA Fundraiser (by SportslifeX): https://sites.google.com/view/rhmsfundraiser/rhms-rewards
MCPS County Information
- MCPS School Calendar
- MCPS Policy-Portable Communication Devices
- Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation for Athletics (Health Inventory)
- Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
- Cafeteria News
- Annual Notice for Directory Information and Student Privacy
- Common Core Information for Parents
- MyMCPS Portal (Check Grades Here)
Counseling Information – 240-740-6680
Counseling Registrar: Ms. Natalie Brown Natalie_L_Brown@mcpsmd.org
Find out more about the RH Counseling Services program by clicking here.
IMPORTANT DATES 2023-2024
RECOMMENDED SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
It is strongly recommended that all Rocky Hill students have an assignment book. They will be available for purchase during the year from the team leader or the financial assistant.
6th Grade Supplies
- EARBUDS or HEADPHONES (RHMS will provide 1 set of headphones per student)
- A 3” 3 ring binder (encourage) or a 2” ring binder – it is suggested that student do NOT use multiple binders
- 10 dividers
- Colored pencils
- Pencils (#2)
- Pens (blue or black and red)
- Pencil pouch
- Highlighters – (2 colors)
- Loose-leaf notebook paper (wide or college ruled)
- 3 single subject spiral notebooks
- 7 pocket folders
- Protractor for home use
- Calculators for LZ Math 6/AMP6+ - We strongly recommend that students have a scientific calculator that can perform all operations with fractions. Examples of calculators that perform fraction operations are the Texas Instruments TI-30Xa, TI-30X IIs, and the TI-34 II.
- Calculators for AIM-6 - Students in AIM/IM can either have the scientific calculators recommended above or they might want to invest in a graphing calculator in preparation for Algebra 1. Recommended calculators are the Texas Instruments TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-84 or the TI-84 Plus. These will not be supplied for students during class.
7th & 8th Grade Supplies
- EARBUDS or HEADPHONES (RHMS will provide 1 set of headphones per student)
- 3 ring binder or equivalent-Students may use either a large binder with divided sections for each class or they may use smaller individual binders for each class
- Colored pencils
- Pencils (#2)
- Pens (blue or black and red)
- Pencil pouch (recommended)
- Highlighter
- Loose-leaf notebook paper (wide or college ruled)
- Protractor (for home use)
- Calculator
- Compass
PE Clothing: Gray or white t-shirt, navy blue or black shorts, navy blue or black sweat pants.
CALCULATORS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH
Calculators for C2.0 Math 6, C2.0 Math 7, and C2.0 Math 8
We strongly recommend that students have a scientific calculator that can perform all operations with fractions. Examples of calculators that perform fraction operations are the Texas Instruments TI-30Xa, TI-30X IIs, and the TI-34 II.
Students in IM and C2.0 Math 8 must also have calculators that perform these options. It is recommended that if a student is enrolled in C2.0 IM that they consider investing in a graphing calculator in preparation for Algebra 1 (see below).
Calculators for C2.0 Algebra 1 and C2.0 Honors Geometry (highly recommended for C2.0 IM)
(highly recommended for IM)
Students in these classes should have a graphing calculator of their own. Recommended calculators are the Texas Instruments TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-84 or the TI-84 Plus. These will not be supplied for students during class.
Graphing calculators are necessary for the student to demonstrate mastery of the mathematics curriculum, beginning with Algebra 1. A graphing calculator is not needed before Algebra 1. Students are encouraged to buy their own graphing calculators to use during Algebra 1 and subsequent math courses. If you are unable to purchase one for your child, the school will have some available for students to borrow. A deposit will be required and students who borrow a graphing calculator will be given a financial obligation if the calculator is lost or damaged (the obligation will be for the amount not covered by the deposit).
Helpful Tips for Incoming 6th Graders
Welcome to Rocky Hill Middle School! Over the next two months, our 6th Grade Team Leader, Lorie Quinn, will be sharing weekly tips for transitioning to middle school.
Please review this week's first helpful tips. As always, if you have any questions, please email Lorie Quinn at Lorie_Quinn@mcpsmd.org