ROPES
Rite Of Passage ExperienceS
About ROPES
ROPES (Rite Of Passage ExperienceS) is an optional enrichment program designed for students as they complete a cycle of their education: early mastery, intermediate mastery, and advanced mastery. ROPES gives students in grades 4, 6, and 8 an opportunity to participate in an academic rite of passage through real-life learning experiences of their choice. Students explore and demonstrate project-based learning skills independently of their regular schoolwork.
Students in grades 4, 6, and 8 will have the opportunity to complete ROPES projects during the 2026–2027 school year.
ROPES Information Night
Monday, November 2, 2026 | 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Students and parents in grades 4, 6, and 8 are invited to attend the ROPES Information Night on Zoom.
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Slide Presentation: [Slide Presentation link]
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Recording: [November 2, 2026 Zoom Recording]
Science/STEM Fair Projects and ROPES
A Science/STEM Fair project may count toward a ROPES project if it is something your child is passionate about learning. The project may or may not benefit the community or society, but it must provide a personal benefit to your child.
All ROPES requirements must be completed, including:
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Written report
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Self-assessment
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Oral presentation
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Slideshow presentation
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Completed time log
If your child is already working on a project, be sure to log the hours spent on it.
Important Dates for the 2026–2027 ROPES Program
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Event or Deadline
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November 2, 2026
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Information Night for grades 4, 6, and 8, 7:00–8:00 p.m.
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November 6, 2026
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Registration opens
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December 11, 2026
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Registration deadline at 5:00 p.m. Students must also join the ROPES Google Classroom.
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December 15, 2026
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First-Time Participant Meeting on Google Meet
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February 5, 2027
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Fourth-grade students will receive information about signing up for their presentation night.
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February 12, 2027
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Sixth- and eighth-grade students will receive information about signing up for their presentation night.
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February 26, 2027
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Students in all grades must be registered for a judging time slot.
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March 5, 2027
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All projects are due on Google Classroom.
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ROPES Presentations
All presentations will be held at Central Middle School in March 2027.
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Presentation Time |
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March 16, 2027
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4:00–6:30 p.m. |
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March 17, 2027
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3:30–6:00 p.m. |
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March 18, 2027
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5:00–7:30 p.m. |
Volunteer as a ROPES Judge
Community members are invited to volunteer as judges for ROPES presentations.
[Register Here to Volunteer as a Judge for ROPES link.]
ROPES Community Recognition
ROPES Community Recognition events will take place during school virtual assemblies or advisory/pack times.
Questions?
ROPES is a student-driven project. Students should contact the ROPES coordinator with their questions. [email protected]
