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Rochester Community Schools believes that career planning at all grade levels is essential for the success of every student. Beginning in the 7th grade, students are introduced to the six Michigan Career Pathways, Career Cruising, and the Education Development Plan (EDP).

Career Pathways assist students to see the relationship between academic classes such as math and science and its significance in career preparation. These six pathways are clustered around careers with common areas of interests, skills and abilities, but are diverse in their training and educational requirements. XELLO (formerly Career Cruising) is the secure online career guidance and planning system which students use in middle school and high school to explore Career Pathways and more. Students can take assessments and surveys about their interests and explore high school classes, training, or degrees needed for various career options. Students can access this tool from home or school. Using XELLO, students development an Education Development Plan, which is an online electronic portfolio that documents each student's academic career by recording: standardized test scores, class schedules, extracurricular activities and events, career assessments and college research information. This portfolio is updated on an annual basis until graduation. Students can access their EDP from home or school and print out copies as desired. 

Use your RCS Gmail account to log in.

Xello Login Page

All eighth grade students take the following year-long classes:  Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.  

In addition to the classes identified above, eighth grade students have two hours available for elective classes.  Eighth Grade Classes

Adams High School Scheduling for current 8th grade Students:  8th graders have received an invitation to join the class of 2027 Google Classroom, where they can view videos and download registration information, course descriptions, the electronic course request card, and more.  Schedule cards should have been turned in on March 10.

View High School Course Catalog

All seventh grade students take the following classes:  Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health, and electives.

Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies are year-long classes.  Physical Education and Health are semester-long classes.  Students have one hour of their school day that will be scheduled with either one year-long elective class or two consecutive semester-long classes. Seventh Grade Classes

All sixth grade students take the following classes:  Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Music and one elective.  Sixth Grade Classes

Incoming 6th Graders Welcome Video

RCS Virtual Academy Web Page

The International Academy is a public, tuition-free high school featuring a rigorous and engaging all-International Baccalaureate curriculum. The IA-Okma Campus is located in Bloomfield Twp. and draws students from across Oakland County.  Admission for RCS students is by application and lottery.  

The deadline for applications for members of the class of 2027 (current 8th graders) was  in January and the lottery drawing for RCS students was held February 9.

Visit their website for details on the school and application process:  www.iatoday.org.  

International Academy - Prospective Students

Students coming from private schools, home school or who are not currently in an RCS school should first enroll in RCS via Student Enrollment.  Enrollment for both the 2022-23 and the 2023-2024 school  year is happening now.  After a student is officially enrolled, you will receive an email from Van Hoosen with details on next steps for course selection.  The course request forms and current report cards should be returned to school as soon as possible.  New students for next school year will receive their schedules at registration in August. 

View Middle School Course Descriptions

RCS Student Enrollment Page