1. Riverwatch Middle School 6th Grade Rising Night

2. Learner Profile

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

4. Typical Day Arrival: Classes: Dismissal: Breakfast Served at 8:30am
Doors open at 8:00am (help sessions) Cafeteria/Media Center/Gym before 8:45
Breakfast Served at 8:30am
Bell to first period at 8:45am
School starts at 9:00am
Classes:
7 period school day
5 Academic
2 Connections
Dismissal:
Bell Rings at 4:15 pm

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

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

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

8. Language Arts Advanced: On-Level:
Increase student reading comprehension and analysis through novel studies, guided and independent reading
Weekly writing is designed to improve student’s writing style, conventions, and development of ideas
Grammar and vocabulary is developed through the use of novel studies and in class text.
On-Level:
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.

9. Enrichment
Enrichment focuses on non-fiction reading and research based writing.
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.
There are no advanced or on-level sections to this course. We all learn together!
ENRICHMENT WAS DESIGNED TO INCORPORATE THE GEORGIA STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE FOR WRITING AND LITERACY.

10. Characteristics of Advanced
Earth Science
We explore the categories of hydrology, meteorology, geology, and astronomy.
Students will learn in a variety of ways, especially through the use of technology and hands-on lab activities.
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.

11. Characteristics of On-Level: Characteristics of Advanced:
Social Studies
6th Grade Social Studies is an overview of the human geography of the following areas:
Europe
Canada
Australia
Latin America
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.

12. There are 3 levels of math:
On-level math follows the standard 6th grade curriculum.
Advanced math follows the 6th 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 6th grade curriculum at a higher rigor level than advanced and includes ½ of the 7th grade curriculum.
There are 3 levels of math:
On-level
Advanced
Accelerated

13. Accelerated Math
All students who have been recommended by their teachers to take advanced math are given a placement test at the end of 5th 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.

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

15. 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 13th.
The form needs to be completed by
Friday, April 27, 2018 at 5:00 PM.

16. RMS Connections 9-Week Connection Classes (computer generated)
Year-Long Connections
Band
Chorus
9-Week Connection Classes (computer generated)
Business & Computer Science
Health
P.E.
Engineering & Technology
Art
Journalism
New Connections
Healthcare Science
Drama

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

18. 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 7th & 8th graders

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

20. RMS PTSO School Support 2017-2018
Teacher Grants $15K (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

21. As you can see that we are short a little over $10K for income
As you can see that we are short a little over $10K for income. Also, it appears that we have NOT spent near as much on “programs” as we planned as we have spent $24,000 less. However, in the center of the screen you see “budgeted items that have NOT been spent”, which is nearly $20,000. In total, as of last week, we are short nearly $5,000. We still have some work to do bring in some funds.

22. Ways to Support the RMS PTO Upcoming Events
Clothing Drive – March 21st and March 24th
Spirit Night – Grub Burger Bar (March 22nd 11am – 9:30pm)
Teacher/Staff Appreciation – 1st Week of May
8th Grade Formal Dance – May 18th
Preparing for School Year – Volunteers Needed
Review each item in brief detail….. As you arrived, you should have received a green sheet of paper that has a list of the upcoming events and how you can help support the PTO.

23. RMS PTSO Organization Chart
President
VP Events
8th Grade
Dance
Book Fair
Panthers Pay It Forward
VP Communications
Website
Social Media
School Media TV Monitors Messenger
Posters/Flyers
Treasurer
VP Fundraising
Membership
Fundraisers - TBD
Chick fil A biscuits
Clothing Drive
VP Fundraising
Spiritwear General
-8th Grade Shirt
- Rising 5th Grade
Spirit Nights
Spirit Days (PJ, Hat, etc)
Secretary
VP Hospitality
Teacher /Admin Appreciation
Custodian/ Counselor Appreciation
Bus Driver Appreciation
Secretary Appreciation
Duty Free Lunches
Volunteer Coordinator
Signup Genius
Volunteer Appreciation
School Volunteers
General Volunteers
This is just an overview all the numerous position. There is something for everyone. If you can just help us out for a couple of hours here at the school or do a few things from home we can use your support. When I 1st started coming to the school, my daughter was asking why I was there and not sure if she liked the idea or not. Now, she is asking me when I will be there next. I love it because she is always talking about so many of her friends, people that I have never met, and now by being at the school I know who they are and have learned much more about what is happening at the school. When you came in you should have received a volunteer form, which has a brief description on each of the responsibilities. Please consider supporting your child’s education and getting involved in some way. We need you and we have a ton of fun working together.

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

25. Questions?