Rosemont Middle School

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the schedule for students? Students are to arrive by 8:10 am. Dismissal is at 2:45 pm. Students will

follow an A day; B day schedule just like at the high schools. This means you will only have 4- 90 minute

classes a day plus a 30-minute lunch break. Please see the attached Even/Odd Schedule for the school district

to help know what bells your student will attend each day. Odd days are Bells 1, 3, 5, and 7. Even days are

Bells 2, 4, 6, and 8.

Where can I purchase uniforms for the school? Our school’s PTSA has the uniform closet available year-

round where parents can purchase gently used uniform items for $3 each piece. There are also a variety of

locations that sell school uniforms. Examples include Sears, Kmart, Walmart, Rainbow, Rainbow Kids, JC

Penney’s French Toast in store and online. Please use the attached Uniform Policy when purchasing your

student’s uniforms.

How many locks does my student need for school? Each student is assigned a hall locker in which to place

their belongings. Students will also be required to have a lock for the gym locker in which to keep their PE

change of clothes. Combination locks are preferred, however if a key lock is purchased, a second key must be

on file in the Main Office at all times.

How do I know the bus stop for my student? You can find out the bus stop closest to your house by going to

the NPS website. Under the FOR PARENTS or FOR STUDENTS tab, there is a link that says FIND YOUR BUS

STOP. Under that link there is a way to enter your address and find out the bus stop. Transportation can also

be contacted at (757) 892-3320.

Is there a required gym uniform? Students are required to change into gym clothes. These include athletic

shoes and socks, and athletic clothes which are comfortable and safe to exercise in. The clothes should follow

the NPS guidelines for appropriate school attire.

Will I be able to play sports at Rosemont? At school, intramurals is an after school club. If students wish to

play middle school competitive sports, they may try out for sports with either Azalea Gardens Middle School

or Northside Middle School. Transportation is available to those schools. Once the activity is over, students

will be transported back home. If desiring to play sports with your “home school team,” parents will have to

provide the transportation. You may find a complete overview of all middle school sports including schedules,

physical forms, concussion education, and athlete handbooks under the FOR STUDENTS tab at the NPS

website (www.npsk12.com). Transportation for athletics begins on Monday, September 11, 2017. If your

student is interested in Fall Sports, you must provide transportation until that time. Students trying out for

any middle school sport must have a physical on file dated after May 1, 2017.

How much are the meals at school? Last year’s prices are as follows: school breakfast was 0.90 cents and the

lunch was $1.95. These prices are subject to change. You can access school breakfast and lunch menus under

the School Nutrition tab at the NPS website. You can also access how to pay online for your student’s

breakfast and lunch accounts under the School Nutrition Pay Online tab. If you would like to apply for FREE or

REDUCED MEALS, the application also is online.

How much time is allotted to travel from one class to another? Students should be able to travel from one

class to another within the 3 minutes allotted.

When will we receive the materials list? A supply list is available on the school webpage. Please also find a

copy attached to these questions.

Is there after school transportation? After school activities are held from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Rosemont

consistently has teachers stay back for tutoring, clubs, and additional assistance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Students must make arrangements with the teacher they are staying back with in advance to ensure that the

help will be available. Information about when after school activities will begin is forthcoming.

Are there school clubs or after school activities available? Rosemont has a variety of school clubs and

activities available for all students. Club activities include, but are not limited to, an Art club, Garden club,

Future Problem Solving, Courtroom Law, Battle of the Books, Book club, Student Council Association, Future

Business Leaders of America, Yearbook, Technology club, Foreign Language club, Newspaper, and Intramural

Sports. Transportation is available for all students who remain for these activities after school.

How do I get the Navy Cadets uniform? (International Studies Students Only) Lieutenant Ignacio will send

home information at the beginning of the school year for those students enrolled in the Military Science

curriculum.

How do I meet the teachers? Open House for all students is on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 6:00 pm.

This is a quick opportunity to meet the staff and see the classes your student has at Rosemont. Parent-

Teacher Conferences are typically held on Wednesdays after school at 2:45 pm. If you wish to schedule a

conference with your student’s teachers, you may call Mrs. Williams, the school guidance counselor, who will

set up the conference time for you.

If I have any questions or concerns about my child’s classes or discipline issue, to whom do I direct those

concerns? Questions about your child’s classes, disciplinary issues or other concerns should be directed to the

school principal or to the guidance counselor, Mrs. Tiffany Williams. Both may be reached by calling (757)

852-4610.

Please visit our school’s website at

https://www.npsk12.com/aisr

Or access the NPS website at https://www.npsk12.com/