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Our guiding statement is “Together we LEAD – Learn, Exceed, Achieve
and Dream.
The mission of Riverwatch Middle School is to encourage all students to reach
their maximum potential by providing high quality instruction, focusing on 21st
century skills, nurturing healthy relationships and community ties, and
fostering well-rounded, life-long learners.
RMS believes in developing happy, healthy and hardy students (H3).
 A happy environment is one in which positive communication
between all stakeholders is a priority so that everyone feels their work
is acknowledged and their time is valued.
 A healthy environment is one in which common goals among all
stakeholders are met using a support system, understanding the
purpose of work, and nurturing self and others.
 A hardy environment is one which our resiliency allows us to
overcome challenges, is a product of the support from others, and
helps us to maintain balance and flexibility.
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Students will have additional homework each
night.
Students are expected to be more independent
with their learning.
Students need to begin self advocating.
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7th grade Core Classes
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Math, Advanced Math, or Accelerated Math (pre-requisite 6th
Accelerated Math)
Science or *Advanced Science
Language Arts or *Advanced Language Arts
Social Studies or *Advanced Social Studies
Enrichment or Math Literacy or Reading Literacy
7th Grade Connections Classes
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PE or Strength and Conditioning
Health
Band
Chorus
Art
Business and Marketing
Engineering Technology
Newspaper
* Denotes a Horizons
Class
Accelerated
On-level
Homework: every
weeknight –
approximately 2030 minutes
Frequent in class
formative
assessments
Frequent online
assessments are
expected to be
completed at
home
Open Response
summative tests
every 2 to 3 weeks
study guides will
be given and
must be
completed prior
to test
Multiple Choice
summative exams
at the conclusion
of each unit
In addition to the on-level
& advanced requirements:
Advanced
All on-level
requirements
plus:
Faster pace (must
cover all 7th
grade standards
as well as
advanced topics)
More in-depth
questions on
summative
assessments
Extremely fast pace: will
cover the 2nd half of 7th
grade and all of 8th grade
on level and advanced
CCGPS for Math.
Expect homework EVERY
night – including over the
weekend.
Frequent formative and
summative assessments as
well as tasks
*6th Grade Accelerated
Prerequisite or 90% on a
placement test.
Grade
Course
7th Grade
Advanced Math
8th Grade
Advanced Math
9th Grade
Accelerated Algebra and
Geometry A
10th Grade
Accelerated Geometry B/
Advanced Algebra
11th Grade
Accelerated Pre-Calculus
12th Grade
AP Calculus or AP Statistics
Grade
Course
7th Grade
Second ½ of 7th and all of 8th Grade
Math
8th Grade
Accelerated Algebra and Geometry A
9th Grade
Accelerated Geometry B/ Advanced
Algebra
10th Grade
Accelerated Pre-Calculus
11th Grade
AP Calculus or AP Statistics
12th Grade
Georgia Tech Virtual Math or another
online option
Advanced
On-level
Homework: every night
review concepts
approximately 10-15
minutes: Add 5-10
minutes if there is written
assignment
Frequent in class formative
assessments
Frequent hands-on class
activities
Summative exams at the
conclusion of each unit
Completion of various types
of written projects
Faster pace (must cover all 7th grade
standards as well as advanced
topics)
*protein synthesis, hypotonic and
hypertonic solutions, half-life of
elements, and crossing multiple
traits
More in-depth questions on summative
assessments
Homework: every weeknight –
approximately 20-30 minutes
Frequent in class formative
assessments
Homework may be given on the
weekends
Frequent formative and summative
assessments as well as tasks
Completion various types of written
projects
On-level
2-3 novel studies with
Grammar & Vocabulary
integrated
1-2 novel related projects
Frequent Formative checks
Summative exams may vary
in format including:
multiple choice, short
answer questions needing
answer with details and
evidence from the text
Homework 1-2 nights each
week
Online assessments
Multiple writing assessments
Advanced
3-4 novel studies with
Grammar & Vocabulary
integrated
2-3 novel related projects
Frequent Formative checks
Multiple Choice summative
exams which will include
short answer questions.
Homework 2-3 nights each
week
Online assessments
Multiple writing assessments
Academic Contest Requirement
On-level
Projects (3-4 throughout the
year) are summative
assessments
Multiple Choice summative
exams at the conclusion of
each unit, which may also
include short answer
questions.
Homework (1-2 nights) –
concepts should be reviewed
nightly.
Frequent in class formative
assessments
Online assessments
Novel studies
Advanced
Accelerated pace (must cover all 7th
grade standards at in depth levels)
Projects (up to 5 throughout the year) are
summative assessments. Some
examples include:
*Apartheid simulation
*The Breadwinner novel study
Multiple choice summative exams at the
conclusion of each unit with more-in
depth questions & essays.
Homework (3-4 nights, sometimes on
weekends) - concepts should be
reviewed nightly.
Online Assessments
Frequent in class formative assessments
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Course Description: Students will be actively
engaged in research based reading and writing
activities connected to the English Language
Arts, Science, and Social Studies content areas
to enhance their learning
Homework: Most activities will be completed
in class. In the event that a student is unable to
complete an activity, it will be the student’s
responsibility to complete it on their own time.
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Math Literacy is an extra math class which
students take in place of the Enrichment class.
A student’s enrollment in Math Literacy is
based on CRCT scores and the teacher’s
recommendation based on class performance.
Students ‘ grades are primarily based on class
participation.
The class is designed to reinforce on-level
content and review and practice basic math
computation skills.
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Reading Literacy is an extra reading class which
students take in place of the Enrichment class.
A student’s enrollment in Reading Literacy is
based on CRCT scores and the teacher’s
recommendation based on class performance.
Students ‘ grades are primarily based on class
participation.
The class is designed to reinforce on-level
content and review and practice basic reading
and comprehension skills.
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RMS is growing! In an effort to help the school feel
smaller and more personal, students will be placed on
“teams.” Teams are groups of 5 teachers – LA, Science,
Math, Social Studies, and Enrichment who share the same
group of 130 - 140 students.
Morning Help Sessions
Relearn and Recovery (R and R)
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The purpose of relearn and recovery at Riverwatch is to support
students in mastering the standards. No two students are alike.
Each teacher has the discretion to do what is best for the
individual student.
Student Support Team (SST)
English as Second Language (ESL)
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To change any teacher recommendation, please
fill out the waiver form located on the front
page of the RMS website.
This form needs to be completed by May 1,
2015 at 5:00 PM.
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Thank you for joining us tonight. If you have
further questions, please refer to the teacher
locations on your agenda. Have a great night!