Rising 7th Grade Course Selection
Course catalog, course selection sheet, and additional curriculum information for all students coming to 7th grade at Frost.
Rising 7th Grade Timeline
Date and Time |
Event |
Audience |
Location |
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Thursday, January 17th 6:00-8:00pm (snow date is Jan 24) |
Rising 7th Grade Parent Orientation Beginning at 6:00 pm there will be a general information about Frost MS and the rising 7th grade course registration process. Following the presentation, parents of students receiving services in Special Education, English Language Learner, and Advanced Academics programs are invited to attend additional information sessions. Elective teachers will also be available from 7-8 pm with class displays and to answer questions.
View the presentation video posted below. |
Parents of 6th grade students to attend Frost in 2018-2019 | Frost MS |
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January 28-February 1 |
Elementary School Visits Frost counselors visit elementary schools for an introduction to Frost MS and to distribute course selection materials. |
Rising 7th Grade Students | Elementary Schools |
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February 5-7 |
Elective and Frost School Tour Rising 7th grade students from feeder elementary schools will come to Frost to hear a brief presentation, take a tour with Frost Student Ambassadors, and have an opportunity to view different elective classes. Bus transportation will be provided from the elementary schools to Frost MS for this event. |
Rising 7th Grade Students | Frost MS |
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Thursday, February 7th (snow date is February 12) |
Preparing Students for the Transition to Secondary Mathematics Parents interested in additional information regarding the sequence of math courses and discussion regarding mindset, and a student's algebra readiness. Presentation by David Van Vleet (MS Math Specialist) and Jennifer Allard (HS Math Specialist). |
Parents interested in more information about readiness for secondary mathematics | Frost MS |
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Wednesday, February 20 5:30-7:30PM (snow date is February 28) |
Frost Family Festival All rising 7th grade students and their families are invited to come to Frost for this event hosted by the PTA. There will be school tours provided by our student ambassadors, classroom demos, table displays and other activities that provide a view of the middle school life. |
Rising 7th Grade Frost Families | Frost MS |
| Thursday, February 28 |
Course Selection Sheets are due to Elementary School Counselors Please make sure that you have reviewed and signed your student’s course selection sheet. Staffing decisions are made in March based on the course selections made on these sheets. Any requested changes after this time will be based on availability of classes. |
All Rising 7th Grade Students | Elementary Schools |
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TBD, Thursday before the first day of school 9-11AM |
Rising 7th and New 8th Grade Orientation Rising 7th and New 8th grade students will have the opportunity to follow their class schedule and meet their teachers prior to the first day of school. | Rising 7th & New 8th Grade Students | Frost MS |
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TBD, Thursday before the first day of school 1-3PM |
Self-Guided Tours Rising 7th and New 8th Grade students and families will have an opportunity to walk through their new schedule. This is not a structured event, but an additional opportunity for new students to get to know the building and practice lockers.. |
Rising 7th & New 8th Grade Students | Frost MS |
Presentation from Rising 7th Grade Parent Orientation Night
Rising 7th Grade Frost Counselor Contacts
Elementary School |
Counselor |
Contact Information |
| Little Run & Wakefield Forest | Ms. Avina |
Phone: 703-426-5023 Email: knavina@fcps.edu |
| Canterbury Woods & Fairfax Villa |
Ms. Dunn |
Phone: 703-426-5724 Email: mpdunn@fcps.edu |
| Oak View & Mosby Woods | Ms. Gibas |
Phone: 703-426-5020 Email: lrgibas@fcps.edu |
| Laurel Ridge & Olde Creek & Willow Springs | Ms. Balderston |
Phone: 703-426-5021 Email: kebalderston@fcps.edu |
| Mantua | Mr. Joo |
Phone: 703-426-5724 Email: djoo@fcps.edu |