1. Welcome to RMS Presented by: Mr. Jeff Fricks, Principal

2. The goal of this presentation is to answer many of the questions that students and families may have about Ringgold Middle School.

3. Topics Covered ● Middle School Teams ● Middle School Activities ● Middle School Day ● Middle School Safety ● Middle School Classes ● Middle School Attendance ● Middle School Grades ● Middle School Expectations

4. Teams Each grade is divided into teams. Teams consists of several subject area teachers who teach the same group of students. Each team includes students of all ability levels. The average class size is 28 students.

5. Typical Day @ RMS...in general 8:00 - 3:20 Students travel to classes throughout the day Classes consist of academic subjects & one connections class. The last block of the day is a projects class.

6. What are Connection Classes? Connection classes are art, band, chorus, PE, & computer literacy One Connection period Students are eligible for band beginning in 6th grade: students are required to rent, borrow, or purchase an instrument Band and Chorus classes are voluntary. Students not enrolled in these classes are randomly assigned to other connection classes

7. Renaissance @ RMS Renaissance = Excellence GOLD CARD - All A’s BLUE CARD - A’s & B’s WHITE CARD - A’s, B’s, & C’s ***Students will be initially placed in the Renaissance program based on their first nine weeks grades and behavior.

8. Grading Scale 90 - 100 A 80 - 89 B 74 - 79 C 70 - 73 D 69 or below F

9. Parent Portal Both parents & students are strongly encouraged to check the portal on a regular basis. Need an account or help with it? See Ms. Ratledge in media center

10. Sports...Offerings BaseballBasketball Wrestling CheerleadingFootballVolleyball Cross-Country Dance TeamTrack GolfSoccerSoftball Swimming

11. Sports...Conditions 1. Current physical on file 2. Insurance on file 3. Good grades 4. Good behavior

12. Title 1... the perks Extra funding for technology (iPads, laptops, Chromebooks, online subscriptions, etc.) and funding for 2 additional teachers Parent Involvement Coordinator & Family Resource Room Monthly newsletter & calendar sent home highlighting events, important dates, & tips for helping your student

13. Safety First @ RMS Teachers arrive @ 7:30 All visitors must sign in @ front office All bullying/harassment issues are thoroughly investigated Students expected to follow CC Student Code of Conduct Students are expected to be prompt, prepared, and polite

14. Attendance **Good Attendance = Success** For excused absences, students will be allowed the same number of days to make up missed work. Example: 2 days of excused absences = 2 days to make up work

15. Lockers Students assigned lockers by teams & PE class We use RMS combination locks...others aren’t permitted Students may NOT share lockers Practice working a combination lock before school begins in the fall

16. Dress Code & Supply List Please refer to the Catoosa county Code of Conduct for specifics related to dress code. A school supply list will be posted on our website over the summer.

17. Transportation Info Car riders may be dropped off no earlier than 7:00 Report to the gym upon arrival **Parent note is required in order to change the way a student gets home.

18. Our School Nurse RMS has a full-time nurse on campus: Mrs. Holly Howell. Students who are ill or need medical attention can meet with her in her office. Together, the school nurse and parent will determine whether or not the child is sick enough to leave school.

19. Final Thoughts Adolescents undergo many emotional, physical, and social changes throughout the middle school years. The faculty and staff at RMS are sensitive to these changes and realize new friends, big kids, and changing classes can be overwhelming. We are here to share in the responsibility of making this a smooth transition for you and your child.