Riverwatch Middle School th 6 Grade Rising Night

Riverwatch Middle School th 6 Grade Rising Night

Learner Profile

Middle School What is Different from Elementary School? Larger Building Lockers Class Changes Academic Teams More Teachers Quarter System Academic Clubs & Sports Responsibility

Typical Day Arrival: s) lp session e h ( m a : 00 8 t 5 a 4 : n 8 e p e r o o s f r e o b ym Do G / r e t n e C edia M / a i r e 0 am t 3 e : f 8 t Ca a d e v Ser t s a f k a e m r a B 5 4 : 8 t a d rio e p t s r i f o t l m a 0 0 : Bel 9 t a s tart s l o o h c S Classes: 7 period school day Dismissal: Bell Rings at 4: 15 pm 5 Academic 2 Connections

Typical Day 8: 45 - Bell to first period Period 1 9: 00 – 9: 53 Period 2 9: 58 – 10: 57 Period 3 11: 02 – 11: 55 Period 4 12: 01 – 1: 21 Period 5 1: 26 – 2: 21 Period 6 2: 24 – 3: 17 Period 7 3: 22 – 4: 15 * Lunch is During 3 rd or 4 th Period

Teams 3 Teams- R 6 m a e T M 6 m a e T Team 6 S - 5 Teachers Per Team Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Enrichment **Students are randomly assigned to one of the three teams.

Middle School Classes 5 Academic Classes Language Arts Math Social Studies Science Enrichment 2 Connections Classes

Language Arts Advanced: On-Level: o Increase student reading comprehension and analysis through novel studies, guided and independent reading o Weekly writing is designed to improve student’s writing style, conventions, and development of ideas o Grammar and vocabulary is developed through the use of novel studies and in class text. o o o Increase student’s ability to analyze through novel studies and mostly independent reading Weekly writing is designed to improve student’s writing style, conventions, and development of ideas Classroom is modeled after the state of Georgia’s gifted standards Many opportunities to express knowledge in unique ways, content may be explored to a deeper level and teachers expect to see students applying what they have learned. Students should have a high degree of academic achievement, a high motivation for independent reading and writing, and intellectual creativity Vocabulary is enhanced through independent study called Wordly Wise.

Enrichment ENRICHMENT WAS DESIGNED TO INCORPORATE THE GEORGIA STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE FOR WRITING AND LITERACY. o Enrichment focuses on nonfiction reading and research based writing. o Each quarter supplements a different content area except for math so that students can further their literacy skills, knowledge, and concepts learned in language arts, social studies, and science. o There are no advanced or onlevel sections to this course. We all learn together!

Earth Science s of e i r o g cate e gy, h o t l o e r e o g l , We exp meteorology my. ogy, l o o n r o d r y t h of y and as t e i r a nav i n r se a u e l l h i t w ts ugh Studen pecially thro lab n o s d s n e ways, ology and ha n es. i t i v of tech i t c a Characteristics of Advanced • • We expect students to master the content more quickly to allow time for extension activities. Genuine drive of exploration is essential in advanced, for students will be encouraged to think critically and draw their own conclusions.

Social Studies s is an ie d u t S l ia c o S e 6 Grad human e h t f o w ie v r e v o llowing o f e h t f o y h p a r geog areas: Europe Canada Australia Latin America th Characteristics of On-Level: • Guided through content in order to recall facts and attain understanding • Reading and writing are incorporated into classroom activities and assessments Characteristics of Advanced: • Students with high motivation • Expectation is application and extension beyond content standards • Higher level reading and writing are incorporated almost daily in classroom activities and assessments.

Math 3 e r a e r e h T : h t a m f o s level On-level Advanced Accelerated • On-level math follows the standard 6 th grade curriculum. • Advanced math follows the 6 th grade curriculum at the higher rigor level and faster pace than on-level as well as adds 4 additional standards. Students who enjoy math while seeking higher level instruction and who are highly self motivated make good advanced math students. • Accelerated math follows the 6 th grade curriculum at a higher rigor level than advanced and includes ½ of the 7 th grade curriculum.

Accelerated Math • All students who have been recommended by their teachers to take advanced math are given a placement test at the end of 5 th grade. • Students must receive score above the cut score to be placed in accelerated math. • Every year students are tested at the end of the year to maintain placement in accelerated math.

Accelerated Math Testing Dates Settles Bridge – May 9, 2018 Johns Creek – May 10, 2018 Sharon – May 11, 2018

Teacher Recommendations/ Course Change Consideration Form Teacher Recommendation letters will be sent home with students Friday, April 13, 2018 To change any teacher recommendation, please fill out the course change consideration form located on the front page of the RMS website. This form will be posted on the school’s website Friday the 13 th. The form needs to be completed by Friday, April 27, 2018 at 5: 00 PM.

RMS Connections Year-Long Connections Band Chorus 9 -Week Connection Classes (computer generated) s n io t c e n n o C w e N ce n ie c S e r a c h lt a e H Drama Business & Computer Science Health P. E. Engineering & Technology Art Journalism

Clubs & Organizations Art Club Hiking Club Student Council Academic Bowl Homeless Pets Club Robotics Team Builder’s Club Ignition Model UN Chess Club Jazz Club Soccer Club Comic Club Math Club String Club Geography Bee Junior Beta Club Panther Guard Guitar Club Science Olympiad Cross Country Running Club Future Business Leaders of America Club (FBLA) Fellowship of Christian Athletes

RMS Athletics Football Competition Cheerleading Basketball Cheerleading Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Boys Track & Field Girls Track & Field Golf (Co-Ed) ** Athletics are only offered to 7 th & 8 th graders

RMS PTSO School Support 2017 -2018 • Teacher Grants $15 K ❖PBIS – Positive Behavioral Intervention System ❖Drug & Alcohol Intervention Program ❖Habitudes Program ❖Scholastic Magazines and Math warm-ups ❖Science - Stethoscopes, Frogs/Squid for dissection

RMS PTSO School Support 2017 -2018 • Teacher Grants $15 K (Continued) ❖Registration fees for band to attend State Performance ❖Hospital grade thermometer for nurse ❖Dance instructors for specific curriculum • School Enhancements ❖Update Cafeteria/front entryway this summer

Ways to Support the RMS PTO • Upcoming Events ❖Clothing Drive – March 21 st and March 24 th ❖Spirit Night – Grub Burger Bar (March 22 nd 11 am – 9: 30 pm) ❖Teacher/Staff Appreciation – 1 st Week of May ❖ 8 th Grade Formal Dance – May 18 th ❖Preparing for 2018 -2019 School Year – Volunteers Needed

RMS PTSO Organization Chart President VP Events VP Communications Treasurer VP Fundraising 8 th Grade Dance Website Membership Book Fair Social Media Fundraisers TBD Panthers Pay It Forward School Media TV Monitors Messenger Posters/Flyers VP Fundraising Spiritwear General Secretary VP Hospitality Volunteer Coordinator Teacher /Admin Appreciation Signup Genius Spirit Nights Custodian/ Counselor Appreciation Volunteer Appreciation Chick fil A biscuits Fundraisers TBD Bus Driver Appreciation School Volunteers Clothing Drive Spirit Days (PJ, Hat, etc) Secretary Appreciation General Volunteers -8 th Grade Shirt - Rising 5 th Grade Duty Free Lunches

Panther Camp When: July 30 th from 9: 00 - 11: 00 Where: What happens: Riverwatch Students get lockers, can practice their locker combination, get their schedule, meet their teacher, & can tour the building

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