Together we LEAD!
Riverwatch Middle School
 Our guiding statement is “Together we LEAD – Learn, Exceed,
Achieve and Dream.
 RMS believes in developing happy, health 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 acknowledges 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.
th
7
Grade Expectations
Students will have additional homework
each night.
Students are expected to be more
independent with their learning.
Students need to begin self advocating.
ACADEMICS
7th grade Core Classes
 Math, Advanced Math, or Accelerated Math
 Science or *Advanced Science
 Language Arts or *Advanced Language Arts
 Social Studies or *Advanced Social Studies
 Enrichment or Math Literacy
7th Grade Connections Classes
 PE or Strength and Conditioning
 Health
 Band
 Chorus
 Art
 Computers
 Engineering Technology
 Newspaper
* Denotes Horizons Courses
Math
On-level
Homework: every
weeknight –
approximately 20-30
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
Accelerated
Advanced
In addition to onlevel
requirements:
Faster pace (must
cover all 7th grade
standards as well
as advanced
topics)
More in-depth
questions on
summative
assessments
In addition to the onlevel & advanced
requirements:
Extremely fast pace:
will cover all 7th and
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
Advanced Math Pathways
Through Graduation
Grade
Course
7th Grade
Advanced Math
8th Grade
Advanced Math
9th Grade
Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/
Analytical Geometry A
10th Grade
Accelerated Analytic Geometry
B/ Advanced Algebra
11th Grade
Accelerated Pre-Calculus
12th Grade
AP Calculus or AP Statistics
Accelerated Math Pathways
Through Graduation
Grade
Course
7th Grade
7th and 8th Grade Math
8th Grade
Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/
Analytical Geometry A
9th Grade
Accelerated Analytic 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
Science
On-level
Homework: every night review
concepts approximately 1015 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
Advanced
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
Language Arts
 On-level
 Advanced
2-3 novel studies with Grammar
& Vocabulary integrated
3-4 novel studies with Grammar &
Vocabulary integrated
1-2 novel related projects
2-3 novel related projects
Frequent Formative checks
Frequent Formative checks
Multiple Choice summative
exams which may also
include short answer
questions.
Multiple Choice summative exams
which will include short answer
questions.
Homework 1-2 nights each week
Online assessments
Online assessments
Multiple writing assessments
Multiple writing assessments
Academic Contest Requirement
Homework 2-3 nights each week
Social Studies
Advanced
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.
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
Homework (1-2 nights) – concepts
should be reviewed nightly.
Multiple choice summative exams at the
conclusion of each unit with more-in
depth questions & essays.
Frequent in class formative
assessments
Homework (3-4 nights, sometimes on
weekends) - concepts should be reviewed
nightly.
Online assessments
Novel studies
Online Assessments
Frequent in class formative assessments
Enrichment
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.
Math Literacy
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 do not receive a grade for Math
Literacy.
The class is designed to reinforce on-level
content and review and practice basic math
computation skills.
Academic Supports and Interventions
 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 4 teachers – LA, Science, Math, and Social Studies who
share the same group of 120 students.
 Morning Help Sessions
 Relearn and Recovery (R and R)
 The purpose of relearn and recovery at Riverwatch is to support students in
mastering the standards. No two students are alike, so the following is
procedural guidelines to the relearn and recovery policy here at
Riverwatch. Each teacher has the discretion to do what is best for the
individual student.
 Student Support Team (SST)
 English as Second Language (ESL)
Waiver Form
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
2nd at 5:00 PM.
Day in the life . . .
Of a RMS Panther.
http://youtu.be/RkNIZgdt7e0
Thank you for joining us
tonight. If you have further
questions, please refer to the
teacher locations on your
agenda. Have a great night!