Welcome to the RMS Parent Orientation Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Welcome Message Please take a moment to read the life skills that are posted around the perimeter of the auditorium and read RMS’s Mission Statement. It is the mission of the Ridley School District to create a caring environment that gives all students the opportunity to achieve their fullest personal and academic potential in order to become productive and responsible citizens.

Goals for Orientation Meet the administrative team/counselors View a sample student schedule Learn about student activities Parents will get a tour of the building Transition camp Discuss questions/concerns about transition

Meet the Team Principal – Adam Staples Asst. Principal – TJ Meloney Asst. Principal – David Maiers Dean of Students – DJ Wagner Special Education – Cathy Robinson 6th Grade Guidance Counselor – Jackie Flounders 7th Grade Guidance Counselor – Maureen Leardi 8th Grade Guidance Counselor – Julie Marcelli Special Education Guidance Counselor - Tim Oswald

Team Structure Each grade has two teams with an average 6th Grade White or Green Teams include: 2 L.A. Teachers 2 Math Teachers 1 Social Studies Teacher 1 Science Teacher 1 Learning Support Teacher Equal distribution of student ability There are also 4 split team teachers at each grade level Each grade has two teams with an average Of 200 - 225 students. Benefits include: Builds better rapport Smaller learning environment Feeling of Team Pride

Sample Bell Schedule New for 17/18 Dismissal @ 2:49, (IE) Individual Enrichment, and non rotating schedule (1st – 8th daily)

6th Grade Specials Foreign Language - students will participate in an introduction to German Language and cultures. (2.5 blocks 1 trimester) Strategies - students learn about stress management, conflict resolution, and diversity and tolerance. (2.5 blocks 1 trimester) Tech Literacy – students will learn keyboarding and basic computer program skills. (2.5 blocks 1 trimester) Art - 1.5 blocks for 1 trimester Health – 1.5 blocks for 1 trimester General Music – 1.5 blocks for 1 trimester Physical Education – Once a week for a full year

PowerSchool Online grading site View progress reports and report cards View your child’s grades for each class and assignment Updated at least every 2 weeks Communicate with teachers through e-mail Will be given a username and password

6th grade Activities Academic Social Reading Olympics Newspaper Science Olympiad Social Play Band Chorus Student Government Peer Mediation Robotics

Other Topics ? iPads IEP’s & 504 Plans Transportation Humanities & Math Plus Dress Code Cafeteria Please feel free to call or e-mail any administrator or counselor at any time.

RMS Transition Camp 3 day camp for incoming 6th grade students Students learn about lockers, schedules, tour the building and much more! Parents are invited the last day for a BBQ and question and answer session $30 per student to attend all three days Dates for the camp are Aug 8,9, & 10

Counselor Role Helps with social/peer concerns Handles parent questions and conferences Creates student schedules Assists with academic concerns and motivation Case Managers for students with 504s and IEPs Participates in SAP program Holds student groups throughout the year