ROCKY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL   

    Back to School Information 2024-2025

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    Rocky Hill MS Information

    MCPS County Information

    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 2024-2025

    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 
    • 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, Jessica Foley, 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 Jessica Foley at Jessica_L_Foley@mcpsmd.org