Each student at Stone Middle School will take seven classes each semester.  Five of the seven periods are filled with courses that are required for all students: English, math, social studies, science, and physical education. The remaining two periods are filled with a combination of yearlong and/or semester courses from the following departments: visual or performing arts, business and information technology, family and consumer science, world languages, leadership, and engineering.

To supplement the regular education curriculum, several courses are offered to give students additional support in developing English and math skills necessary for success at the high school level. Stone Middle School also provides ESOL and SPED classes to support students’ academic needs. 

For more detailed information on courses offered at Stone Middle School, view the course catalog and the information below. 

https://www.fcps.edu/academics

Stone Middle School Academic Advising Calendar SY 2026-2027

7th and 8th grade course booklet -  2026-27 MS Course Catalog.pdf

Stone MS Transition Info SY26-27_4.pdf

Check out some of our Elective offerings at Stone in this video .

The mission of ESOL services is to prepare students to be college and career ready by developing students’ academic English language proficiency through integrated content-based language instruction. ESOL services foster academic achievement, critical thinking and problem solving through engaging curricula, professional development and advocacy for English learners.

Learn more here .

SMS CURRICULUM NIGHT.pptx_.pdf

AAP-FCPS AAP Honors Flyer-Spanish.pdf

Video Overview of the AAP Program in FCPS and Stone MS.

FCPS honors courses, available to middle and high school students, are based on extensions of the FCPS Program of Studies. Students may self-select one or more honors courses in areas that match their academic interests or strengths. Extensions based on the Parallel Curriculum Model add depth and complexity to student learning experiences. To learn more about the parallel curriculum model, please reference Carol Ann Tomlinson’s The Parallel Curriculum: A Design to Develop Learner Potential and Challenge Advanced Learners (2009). Students in honors courses frequently use abstract, critical thinking approaches through inquiry-based projects to extend and deepen understanding of the content. Honors courses prepare students for future success in the next step of their academic journey.

In middle school mathematics, an honors course accelerates the student to the next grade level. To learn more about specific honors courses, check the individual course descriptions in our FCPS course catalog.

Mathematics Honor Classes

Mathematics 7 Honors is open enrollment for all students. This course is an acceleration of mathematics curriculum which requires students to master the content assessed on the Mathematics 8 SOL assessment. Students who have not completed Advanced Mathematics 6 may need support and/or require additional effort and study to be successful. Both Mathematics 7 and Mathematics 7 Honors prepare students for Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Honors in Grade 8.

Algebra I Honors is open enrollment for all 8th grade students; however, there are specific requirements for enrollment in Algebra I Honors in 7th grade:

• Successful completion of the Advanced Mathematics Grade 6 curriculum or a year-long accelerated mathematics program
• Score a pass advanced (500 or above) on the grade 7 mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) test

This document will guide students through the process of selecting Course Requests online in StudentVue. This process is only for all middle and high schools.

• 22-23 Student directions SIS StudentVUE.pdf

Academy Open Houses 2026 (2).pdf

As we wrap up this season of Academic Advising and Course Selection, we want to ensure every family has the opportunity to review and acknowledge their student’s course selections for the upcoming school year.  In alignment with our Strategic Plan (Goal 4), we are excited to introduce a new feature in  SIS ParentVUE that allows you to review and acknowledge your child’s course requests for the 2026-27 school year. 

How to Review Your Student's Selections

You may begin reviewing these courses on  March 16, 2026.

1. Log into your ParentVUE account.
2. Select the  Course Requestmodule.
3. Review the list of courses for the next school year.

Please Note:These are  requests , not a schedule. Schedules will be made available in August.

• Primary Requests:Located in the top section (includes Core classes and Electives).
• Alternate Electives:Located in the bottom section. These alternate courses may be used if there is a scheduling conflict, staffing limitations, changes in services (IEP/ESOL) or intervention needs, Academy acceptance, or music audition placement results.

How to Acknowledge Your Review

We strongly encourage you to discuss these selections with your child if you have not already done so. Once you have reviewed the list, please confirm your acknowledgment by  March 27, 2026, following these steps:

1. Navigate to the  Student Infomodule.
2. Click  Edit Information.

3. Locate the  Course Request Acknowledgmentfield.
4. Update the field to  "Yes"and click  Save Changes.

We’re Here to Help

[ Insert school name ] is committed to clear communication and a positive experience for our families. If you have questions or concerns about the selections, please reach out to the school that you will attend for the 2026-27 school year. 

If you do not have a ParentVUE account, you can contact  {insert schoolbased POC } to review and acknowledge the requests manually. For more information on setting up an account, please visit the  SIS Parent Accounts website .

Thank you for your partnership in your student's academic journey!

• This lesson was presented to students by the Stone Middle School counselors at the elementary schools.
  • AA ES Presentation 21-22.pdf

See the course offerings for rising 7th graders for the 2025-26 school year. 

Translating the Course Catalogs (MS, HS)

Please note that using Chrome, you are able to translate the course catalog.

Below the course sheet students will use to select courses for the 2026-27 school year.

Stone MS SY26-27 R7 Course Selection.docx.pdf

Middle school is a great opportunity to meet new people and begin to explore who you are and what you want to do with the rest of your life. It can also be a difficult time, as there are a lot of things that are changing in your life. You are meeting new people. There are more choices and decisions to make. Instead of being in one classroomwith one teacher all day, you now have multiple teachers. You no longer stay in one classroom; instead, you have to switch classes for different subjects. You will be faced with more responsibilities.

Here are a few tips to help you with the middle school transition . Don’t be afraid to ask your teachers, counselors, or staff at your school if you need help.

Elementary Visit Flyer.pdf

Stone MS Transition Info SY26-27_0.pdf

Greetings Parents and Guardians of Future Stone Panthers,

In alignment with the  Fairfax County Public School’s Strategic Plan 2023-30 , Stone Middle School has a commitment to making sure all students have access to higher level math. As part of this mission, Stone Middle School ensures all students have the opportunity to take Algebra 1 as an 8th grader. Taking Algebra 1 in 8th grade offers several advantages such as allowing students to start their high school transcript, complete one of their high school SOL tests and receive a verified credit needed for graduation, as well as open access to future elective and math opportunities in high school.  More information about Why Eighth Grade Algebra Matters  can be found here.

There are three math courses available to 7 ^th graders at Stone Middle School for the 26-27 school year. 

• Pre-Algebra:
  • Open enrollment course meaning anyone can register, regardless of prior math course
  • VA SOL Standards for grade 8 are taught and students take the Math 8 SOL
• Pre-Algebra Honors:
  • Open enrollment course meaning anyone can register, regardless of prior math course
  • VA SOL Standards for grade 8 are taught and students take the Math 8 SOL
  • Includes extensions to deepen understanding of Pre-Algebra concepts
• Algebra Honors:
  • Criteria for enrollment must be met (listed below)
    • Successful completion of Math 6 Advanced AND  (1 of 3 pathways listed below)
      1. “Pass Advanced” on Grade 7 Math SOL (Spring 2026) OR
      2. “Pass Proficient” on Grade 7 Math SOL (Spring 2026) AND “Pass Advanced” on Math 5 SOL (Spring 2025) OR
      3. “Pass Proficient” On Grade 7 Math SOL (Spring 2026) AND “Pass Proficient on Grade 6 Math SOL (Spring 2025)

All math courses at Stone Middle School focus on expanding students’ critical thinking skills through rigorous tasks and collaboration. Students are encouraged to select a course that challenges them without being to a point of frustration. Families can further explore the implications of their course selection in high school by visiting the FCPS website for  Course Sequencing for High School Mathematics . 

We look forward to working together to see that your child is successful in 7th grade math and beyond.

Stone Middle School Math 7 Team

Panther Leadership (5).pdf (Open this file for links)

See the course offerings for rising 8th graders for the 2025-26 school year. 

Translating the Course Catalogs (MS, HS)

Please note that using Chrome, you are able to translate the course catalog.

Below is the course sheet students will use to select courses for the 2026-27 school year. 

Stone MS SY26-27 R8 Course Selection.docx.pdf

Coming Soon! 

At Westfield High School our goal is to provide a challenging academic program that will match the interests and talents of all students.  We encourage students to consider their interests, outside of school responsibilities and goals when selecting courses in order to create a balanced academic schedule.

Learn more at the Westfield Course Selections and Academic Advising .

The course offerings for 9th graders for the 2025-26 school year can be found in our course catalog. 

https://insys.fcps.edu/CourseCatOnline/frontPanel/522/nocourselist/1/0/0/1

Translating the Course Catalogs (MS, HS)

Please note that using Chrome, you are able to translate the course catalog.

WHS Course Selection Sheet 26_27 SY (Rising 9).pdf

All curriculum night presentations can be found here .

Curriculum Night 2026.pdf