Rising 6th Grade Transition Events
o Future Patriot Family Night: Thursday, March 19th
(Bring headphones/earbuds for the audio tour)
Cox Mill Elementary 5:00-5:30 Self-Guided Tours 5:30-6:00 Parent Meeting in the gym
Odell Elementary 5:30-6:00 Self-Guided Tours. 6:00-6:30 Parent Meeting in the gym
o Instrument Selection Night: Tuesday, March 31st in the Harris Road Gym.
(This is only for students planning to sign-up for band as elective)
Last name A-N 5:00-6:00pm
Last Name O-Z 6:00-7:00pm
o Rising 6th Grade Encore Registration Window: Friday, March 20th-Sunday April 12th.
Students will complete an online Google Form to register for encore classes. Students must be logged in through their school account to submit the form. Directions for completing the form are on the back of this sheet.
o Elementary School Visits
Harris Road Staff visits elementary feeder schools during the school day to talk to students about middle school and answer student questions.
Odell Elementary: Tuesday, April 7th
Cox Mill Elementary: Thursday, April 9th
o QR Codes
There are QR codes on the back that will direct you to the HRMS Transition Website and the Encore Registration forms. Encore registration forms will also be sent through Parent Square and linked on the Transition Website. The form will not be active until March 20, 2026.
Registration Information Website
Encore Registration Form can be completed on a cell phone or any device. In addition to the QR code, links to the form are also on the HRMS Registration Site.
How to login to complete the form:
Student Login
Email– is the first initial followed by the last name and last 4 numbers of the student ID. (Students with multiple last names will only use their last one)
Example - asmith4136@st.apps.cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Password - Entire student Id
Encore Registration Form can be completed on a cell phone or any device.
How to login to complete the form:
Student Login
Email– is the first initial followed by the last name and last 4 numbers of the student ID. (Students with multiple last names will only use their last one)
Example - asmith4136@st.apps.cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Password - Entire student Id
Rising 6th Grade Encore Registration Form
This sheet is for planning purposed only. All choices must be submitted through the Google Form.
Required Supplies:
Five heavy duty plastic two-pocket folders (preferably different colors)
2 composition books
Pencils (lots!!)
Pencil Cap Erasers
Notebook Paper (lots!!)
Headphones/earbuds that are compatible with chromebook (MUST plug in- it is beneficial to have a set with a built in microphone.)
Colored Pencils
Glue Stick (2-4)
Scissors
Pencil box/pencil pouch
4 gallon-sized Ziploc bags
*Optional: In math class, students will utilize a Texas Instruments TI-30XS calculator. Some students have found it helpful to own the same model for use at home.
Students will carry their backpack with them throughout the day rather than using lockers. If you are looking to purchase a new backpack, check to be sure it will be large enough for all supplies!
Donations of tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizer, lysol wipes, notebook paper and pencils are greatly appreciated.
Students may enter the building beginning at 8:40 a.m. The tardy bell rings for them to be in in their seat at 9:00 a.m.
Students no longer use lockers at Harris Road. Students will carry their belongings in their backpacks to and from class.
Students will be assigned a Chromebook at the start of the school year. Students should bring their charged Chromebook and charger to school each day.
Students are responsible for taking care of their Chromebook and follow the Acceptable Use policy.
Before & After School Clubs are different each year based on student interest and teacher sponsorship.
Students should listen to the morning announcements. All club information is announced as clubs begin.
Homework varies for each class. 6th grade students will be required to read 20 minutes each night for ELA and will typically have a math assignment. Students who do not finish an assignment during class time are expected to complete it for homework.
Students will have 4 Core Classes and 2 Encore classes each day. When it is time for Encore, the whole grade level will travel to the Encore hallway.
Students wait for their teachers to dismiss the class and will transition to their core classes by lining up outside the door of their next class.
Students have 4 minutes between classes.
Grab-and-go breakfast is available for all students in the cafeteria each morning until the tardy bell rings.
You will travel to the cafeteria with your team. Each team is assigned a designated seating area in the cafeteria.
There are 2 lunch lines. One features a homestyle meal and the other offers fast food and grab-and-go type meals. Fruits, veggies and drinks are available in all lines.
These are some basics of dress code:
Skirts and shorts must be mid-thigh in length.
Shirts must cover the midriff, no plunging neck lines, and straps must be 2 inches or greater.
Pants must be fitted at the waist.
Clothing cannot be see-through or expose undergarments.
No pants with holes or tears above fingertips.
More detailed information will be available in the student handbook provided at the start of the school year.
Student cell phone must be turned off and put away in backpacks upon entering the school. If there is a reason that a student needs to contact a parent during the day, they can ask the teacher for permission to call.
Dismissal starts at 4 p.m. Car riders and walkers are dismissed first. Students who ride the bus will remain in their classes for a few moments until the second announcement is made.
Teachers will walk their class out to the bus lot.
Students will be placed onto one of the four 6th Grade Teams.
All teams are balanced and serve EC, 504 and AIG students.
HRMS has 9 interscholastic sports. CCS policy states that 6th graders cannot participate in sports. We encourage our 6th grade students to support our 7th & 8th grade athletes by staying after school to attend games.
All tickets for school sports are purchased through https://gofan.co/. Students can purchase tickets using their Chromebook.
HRMS Drop Off Items Policy prohibits the drop off of the following items:
After 11am no lunches will be accepted
No water bottles (We have water fountains and students can purchase water in the cafe.)
No PE clothes or shoes
No Chromebooks
No Restaurant or DoorDash food or drinks