New RADNOR MIDDLE SCHOOL - Radnor Township School District · 2019. 4. 24. · Radnor Middle...
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RADNOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
WELCOME TO OUR WORLD
2019-2020
Class of
20266th
Grade
Mr. Ryan Buterbaugh,
Assistant Principal
Mr. Clyde Diehl
School Counselor
Class of
20257th
Grade
Mr. James Fulginiti
Acting Principal
Ms. Jamie Walkowiak
School Counselor
Class of
20248th
Grade
Dr. Douglas Kent
Assistant Principal
Mrs. Nicole Ottaviano
School Counselor
Radnor Middle School:
830 Students– 265 Grade 6
– 320 Grade 7
– 245 Grade 8
Class size average of 22-25 students
Grade classrooms on common floor
Lunch, recess & most classes by grade
Based on 2018-2019 school year
RADNOR MIDDLE SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT
From school to the world, preparing the hearts minds and spirits of all students for future success.
We are committed to the intellectual, emotional, aesthetic, physical, and social development of all students in a safeenvironment of intellectual rigor, responsible risk taking, and individuality.
We are further committed to building a sense of community while encouraging respect for and service to others.
To deliver this mission we will provide:
• A rigorous academic program that fosters success for each student.
• Ample opportunities for expression in and appreciation of the arts.
• A variety of opportunities for involvement in school and community service activities.
• Support for the emotional, social, and learning needs of students.
• A broad extracurricular program which includes intramural and interscholastic sports, clubs, and social events.
RMS: What’s It All About?
• Teaming
• Academic Curriculum
• Student Schedule
• Placement in Math & Language Arts
• Encore Classes
• Integrated Programs
RMS: What’s It All About?
• Advisory
• Music
• Resources for Individual Needs
• Athletics & Extracurricular Activities
• S.O.S.
Teaming
• 6th grade: Four academic teams
– Three traditional teams
– Red, Blue, and Yellow
– 2 or 4 teachers per team
– One integrated team
– Crossroads
– 2 teachers
• Balanced by academic programming, gender and three feeding elementary schools
Crossroadsest. 2004
Soundingsest. 1998
Gatewaysest. 2007
Watershedest. 1988
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
RADNOR MIDDLE SCHOOL’S ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
Preparing Students for the 21st Century
Common features of the four programs:
• Grouping: 40 Students and two teachers in a double-sized classroom.
• Integration of disciplines: No separate language arts, science, or social studies.
• Academic Levels: Open to students of all abilities. Differentiation occurs within the class.
• Authentic Assessment Methods: More projects, presentations, and writing tasks with a reduced emphasis on traditional grading methods.
• Progress Reporting: Self assessments, mid-year and end-of-year evaluations, and student led conferences.
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
Advisory 8:00 – 8:35 8:00 – 8:35 8:00 – 8:35
Period 18:38 – 9:25
ENCORE8:38 – 9:25 8:38 – 9:25
Period 2 9:28 – 10:159:28 – 10:15
ENCORE9:28 – 10:15
Period 3 10:18 – 11:0510:18 – 11:05
ENCORE10:18 – 11:05
Period 411:08 – 11:55
ENCORE11:08 – 11:55
11:07 – 11:37
LUNCH
Period 511:57 – 12:27
LUNCH11:58 – 12:45 11:39 – 12:26
Period 6 12:29 – 1:1612:47 – 1:17
LUNCH
12:29 – 1: 16
ENCORE
Period 7 1:19 – 2:06 1:19 – 2:061:19 – 2:06
ENCORE
Period 8
*Extended
Learning
Time
(ELT) and
SOS
2:09-
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Pd. 2
2:09-
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2&6
Pd. 3
2:09-
3:00
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3&7
Pd. 6
2:09-
3:00
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4&8
Pd. 7
2:09-
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Pd. 1
2:09-
3:00
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2&6
Pd. 4
2:09-
3:00
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3&7
Pd. 5
2:09-
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4&8
Pd. 7
2:09-
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Pd. 1
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Pd. 2
2:09-
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Pd. 3
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Pd. 5
RMS Bell Schedule 2018-2019
Academic Curriculum
• Language Arts - Multiple levels
• Math – Multiple Levels
• Science – Heterogeneous
• Social Studies - Heterogeneous
• World Language- Heterogeneous and Exploratory
Home Access Center (HAC)
• Keeping up with your child’s work completion
• Every family will have a HAC password and login
• Updated approximately every two weeks
• Online Report Cards (every 9 weeks)
• -Schoology—Learning Management System –to provide information on courses and upcoming assignments/homework
Encore ClassesPhysical Education, Health, FaCS,
Art, Music, Technology Education, World Language Exploratory
Advisory & S.O.S.Advisory:-Music program - band, orchestra and chorus-Academic support courses – Essentials, Enrichment, Academic Success
Course (ASC)-Academic support – visit Core and Encore teachers for support-Drop-in centers – Art, Library, Math, FaCS, Fitness Center, Writing
Center
S.O.S. Study, Organization and Support - last few minutes of each day
Intramural Clubs and Activities
All School Musical Production Art Club Baking Club
Best Buddies Color Guard Community Service Club
FBLA Club Fitness Club Homework Club
Intramural Floor Hockey Intramural Swimming Intramural Track and Field
Language Club Magic: The Gathering Math Counts
MRR Computer Music Club Odyssey of the Mind
Reading Olympics 7th & 8th Grade Jazz Band Sewing Club
Ski Club Squash Club Student Council
3 o’clock Jazz Club Ugandan Pen Pal Ukulele Club
Ultimate Frisbee Club Video Club WEB (Mentoring)
Yearbook
Athletics & Extracurricular Activities
Grade 6: Intramurals & Clubs
Grade 7 & 8 : Interscholastic Sports
Football Volleyball Soccer
Track and Field Wrestling
Tennis Baseball
Lacrosse Basketball
Softball Field Hockey
Resources for Students
• Learning Support & Emotional Support Resource Rooms/ Life Skills Curriculum
• Gifted Support/ELL services
• OT, PT & Speech Therapy
• Please contact the Office of Students Services for questions and information
• Certified Nurse – Carolyn Seaton
Student & Parent Rights & Responsibilities
• Student Handbook
• Assignment Book ($3)
• Locks & Lockers
• Gym Shirt ($5)
• Lunch Debit Account
• Bus
All staff and students at Radnor Middle School work together to help each other reach their fullest potential. Everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Any behavior or action that helps someone grow and mature is encouraged. Radnor Middle School staff will help students reflect on the Radnor Middle School behavior guidelines for success which follow:Safety: Are my actions safe for myself and for others?
Respect: Do my actions show respect for myself and for others?
Honesty: Do my words and actions represent truth?
Responsibility: Do my actions show that I strive to meet others’ expectations? Am I a dependable member of the school community?
Courtesy: Do my actions help make this a place where people feel welcome and accepted, and where they can do their work without disruptions?
Radnor Middle School Code of Conduct
Resources• PTO meetings, Emails & Principal’s Newsletter
• RMS Student Assistance Program: MS HOPE
• Radnor Reader
• District Website: www.rtsd.org
• School Counseling Secretary: Maureen Gangl 610.386.6300 ext. 7510
• Naviance http://connection.naviance.com/radnorms
RMS PTO
• President: Jennifer Richmond
• VP committees: Louise Games
• VP communications: Ylva Kelsall
• Treasurer: Dan Richwine
• Secretary: Missy Halberstadt
• Website Administrator: Patty Balachandran
• Questions? Or want to be involved? Email: [email protected]
Time to Let Go?
https://www.waituntil8th.orgWhy Wait?
Smartphones are changing childhood
Smartphones are addictive
Smartphones are an academic distraction
Smartphones impair sleep
Smartphones interfere with relationships
Smartphones increase the risk for anxiety and depression
Smartphones put your child at risk for cyber bullying
Smartphones expose children to sexual content
Technology executives ban smartphones for their children
Familiar Territory• Grit by Angela Duckworth
• Why Do They Act That Way? by David Walsh, Ph.D.
• How Children Succeed by Paul Tough
• The Organized Student by Donna Goldberg
• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Carol Dweck, Ph.D.
• Sparks by Peter L. Benson, Ph.D.
Save the Dates
• Students Visit RMS
– RES May 7th
– WES May 9th
– IES May 10th
• Open House: Check RMS Website in August
• September 3rd: The first day of school RMS WEB Leaders Welcome 6th Grade Students