Family Checklist & FAQs
Download the 2023-24 Family Checklist here in English and Spanish
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Fall Enrollment
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Do I know my student’s current zoned school? Is my 5-year old enrolled in kindergarten? Is my 3 or 4-year old enrolled in RPS Preschool? |
Visit www.rvaschools.net/school-locator and enter your address to verify your current zone school. Visit www.rvaschools.net/enroll to enroll for kindergarten and preschool. Email enrollrps@rvaschools.net with any questions. |
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Revised 2022-23 Bell Schedule & Calendar |
Am I aware of the updated 2022-23 calendar changes? Am I aware of the new Preschool bell schedule?
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See the 2022-23 bell schedule at www.rvaschools.net/student-schedule and the updated school calendar at www.rvaschools.net/calendar
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| Bus Stops | Do I know where my bus stop is? | Bus stops will be posted online by August 20, 2022 at www.rvaschools.net/busstops |
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Division and School Communication
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Am I signed up for Remind, the division’s texting application? How do I find my student’s school website? Am I subscribed to RPS Direct, the Superintendent’s daily email? Do I follow RPS on social media? Is my current address, phone number, and email updated with my student’s school?
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Download the Remind app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Learn more at www.rvaschools.net/remind Visit www.rvaschools.net and click on: ‘Our Schools’ to access each school website and each principal’s contact information Subscribe to RPS Direct by visiting www.rvaschools.net/rpsdirect ‘Stay Connected’ social media icons on the bottom of the homepage to follow us! Contact your student’s school to update your contact information.
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Welcome Center & English Learner Support
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Do I need translation/interpretation services, school enrollment support, or English proficiency screening for English Learner (EL) eligibility? My student needs English language support. What supports are available? Who do I contact?
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Call 804-230-2980 or 804-780-6195, option 2. Visit www.rvaschools.net/liep for English Learner support. To access an interpreter, look for the phone number following “For Interpretation:” at the bottom of your school’s website. |
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Exceptional Education Academic Support
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My student has an IEP. What supports are available? Who do I contact to schedule an IEP meeting or set up services?
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Contact the Instructional and Compliance Coordinator at your student’s school at www.rvaschools.net/icc More contacts at www.rvaschools.net/exceptional
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Housing Assistance
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Do I need support or additional resources for housing?
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Call the Center for Families in Transition at 804-780-6288 or visit www.rvaschools.net/cfit
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Family Support Line & Community Resources
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What if I have other questions about reopening, student enrollment, technology support and other issues that affect students and families? Where can I go for additional support?
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Call the Family Support Line at 804-780-6195 to connect (in English or Spanish) with an RPS employee who can assist you with your questions and direct you to additional resources. Visit www.rvaschools.net/family-resources for a list of community resources and programs.
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Engage with Us!
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How can I stay connected with RPS, learn about events, updates, and stories? |
Follow RPS on Instagram (@rvaschools) or Facebook www.facebook.com/richmondpublicschools |
