RADNOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

WELCOME TO OUR WORLD

Esther Purnell, Principal Ryan Buterbaugh, Asst. Principal Douglas Kent, Asst. Principal

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Nicole Ottaviano Clyde Diehl Lauren Raines

Radnor Middle School: Information on our Blue Ribbon School

887 Students – 321 Grade 6 – 247 Grade 7 – 319 Grade 8 Class size average of 22-25 students Grade classrooms on common floor Lunch, recess & most classes by grade

Based on 2015-2016 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 safe

environment 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 • Integrated Programs • Student Schedule • Academic Curriculum • Placement in Math &

Language Arts • Encore Classes

RMS: What’s It All About? • Advisory • S.O.S. • Music • Resources for

Individual Needs • Athletics &

Extracurricular Activities

Teaming

• 6th grade: Four academic teams – Three traditional teams; Red, Blue, Yellow

– 4 teachers

– One integrated team; Crossroads – 2 teachers

• Balanced by ability, gender and three feeding elementary schools

Crossroads est. 2004

Soundings est. 1998

Gateways est. 2007

Watershed est. 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 with minimal exceptions.

Differentiation occurs within the class. • Authentic Assessment Methods: More projects, presentations, and writing

tasks with a reduced emphasis on tests and quizzes • Progress Reporting: Self assessments, mid-year and end-of-year

evaluations. No grades/T.A.C.

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 (issued at fall Open House) • Updated approximately every two weeks • Report Cards (4 quarters) • Schoology—not connected to HAC-used by

teachers for assignments.

Encore Classes Physical Education, Health, FaCS,

Art, Music, Technology Education, World Language Exploratory

Advisory & S.O.S.

Advisory: Some students have band, orchestra and chorus rehearsals. Academic reinforcement classes

are also offered at this time. Library is open S.O.S. Study, Organization and Support

Last few minutes of each day

Intramural Clubs & Activities

Art Club Best Buddies Baking Club Community Service Fitness Club FBLA Club Homework Help Club Magic/Card club Sewing Club Ski Club Intramural Swimming Music Club Pen Pals & Popcorn Club Intramural Track and Field World Language Club Math Counts Reading Olympics Squash Club MRR Club Ukulele Club Intramural Floor Hockey Ultimate Frisbee

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

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.radnortsd.schoolwires.com • Guidance Secretary: Maureen Gangl

610.386.6300 ext. 7510 • Home Access Center (HAC)

RMS PTO

• President: Sadhvi Khanna • VP committees: Louise Games • VP communications: Chris McNicholas • Treasurer: Lynn Ernst • Secretary: Missy Halberstadt • Questions? Or want to be involved?

Email: radnormspto@gmail.com

Familiar Territory • Grit by Angela Duckworth • Why Do They Act That Way? – David Walsh, Ph.D. • How Children Succeed by Paul Tough • The Organized Student – by Donna Goldberg • Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck,

Ph.D. • The Awakened Family by Shefali Tsabary, P.h.D.

Save the Dates

• Students Visit RMS – RES May 7th – IES May 8th – WES May 10th

• Open House: Check RMS Website in August • September 4th : The first day of school RMS

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