RADNOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

WELCOME TO OUR WORLD

2019-2020

Class of

20266th

Grade

Mr. Ryan Buterbaugh,

Assistant Principal

Mr. Clyde Diehl

School Counselor

Class of

20257th

Grade

Mr. James Fulginiti

Acting Principal

Ms. Jamie Walkowiak

School Counselor

Class of

20248th

Grade

Dr. Douglas Kent

Assistant Principal

Mrs. Nicole Ottaviano

School Counselor

Radnor Middle School:

830 Students– 265 Grade 6

– 320 Grade 7

– 245 Grade 8

Class size average of 22-25 students

Grade classrooms on common floor

Lunch, recess & most classes by grade

Based on 2018-2019 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 safeenvironment 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

• Academic Curriculum

• Student Schedule

• Placement in Math & Language Arts

• Encore Classes

• Integrated Programs

RMS: What’s It All About?

• Advisory

• Music

• Resources for Individual Needs

• Athletics & Extracurricular Activities

• S.O.S.

Teaming

• 6th grade: Four academic teams

– Three traditional teams

– Red, Blue, and Yellow

– 2 or 4 teachers per team

– One integrated team

– Crossroads

– 2 teachers

• Balanced by academic programming, gender and three feeding elementary schools

Crossroadsest. 2004

Soundingsest. 1998

Gatewaysest. 2007

Watershedest. 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. Differentiation occurs within the class.

• Authentic Assessment Methods: More projects, presentations, and writing tasks with a reduced emphasis on traditional grading methods.

• Progress Reporting: Self assessments, mid-year and end-of-year evaluations, and student led conferences.

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Advisory 8:00 – 8:35 8:00 – 8:35 8:00 – 8:35

Period 18:38 – 9:25

ENCORE8:38 – 9:25 8:38 – 9:25

Period 2 9:28 – 10:159:28 – 10:15

ENCORE9:28 – 10:15

Period 3 10:18 – 11:0510:18 – 11:05

ENCORE10:18 – 11:05

Period 411:08 – 11:55

ENCORE11:08 – 11:55

11:07 – 11:37

LUNCH

Period 511:57 – 12:27

LUNCH11:58 – 12:45 11:39 – 12:26

Period 6 12:29 – 1:1612:47 – 1:17

LUNCH

12:29 – 1: 16

ENCORE

Period 7 1:19 – 2:06 1:19 – 2:061:19 – 2:06

ENCORE

Period 8

*Extended

Learning

Time

(ELT) and

SOS

2:09-

3:00

Days

1&5

Pd. 2

2:09-

3:00

Days

2&6

Pd. 3

2:09-

3:00

Days

3&7

Pd. 6

2:09-

3:00

Days

4&8

Pd. 7

2:09-

3:00

Days

1&5

Pd. 1

2:09-

3:00

Days

2&6

Pd. 4

2:09-

3:00

Days

3&7

Pd. 5

2:09-

3:00

Days

4&8

Pd. 7

2:09-

3:00

Days

1&5

Pd. 1

2:09-

3:00

Days

2&6

Pd. 2

2:09-

3:00

Days

3&7

Pd. 3

2:09-

3:00

Days

4&8

Pd. 5

RMS Bell Schedule 2018-2019

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

• Updated approximately every two weeks

• Online Report Cards (every 9 weeks)

• -Schoology—Learning Management System –to provide information on courses and upcoming assignments/homework

Encore ClassesPhysical Education, Health, FaCS,

Art, Music, Technology Education, World Language Exploratory

Advisory & S.O.S.Advisory:-Music program - band, orchestra and chorus-Academic support courses – Essentials, Enrichment, Academic Success

Course (ASC)-Academic support – visit Core and Encore teachers for support-Drop-in centers – Art, Library, Math, FaCS, Fitness Center, Writing

Center

S.O.S. Study, Organization and Support - last few minutes of each day

Intramural Clubs and Activities

All School Musical Production Art Club Baking Club

Best Buddies Color Guard Community Service Club

FBLA Club Fitness Club Homework Club

Intramural Floor Hockey Intramural Swimming Intramural Track and Field

Language Club Magic: The Gathering Math Counts

MRR Computer Music Club Odyssey of the Mind

Reading Olympics 7th & 8th Grade Jazz Band Sewing Club

Ski Club Squash Club Student Council

3 o’clock Jazz Club Ugandan Pen Pal Ukulele Club

Ultimate Frisbee Club Video Club WEB (Mentoring)

Yearbook

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

• Certified Nurse – Carolyn Seaton

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.rtsd.org

• School Counseling Secretary: Maureen Gangl 610.386.6300 ext. 7510

• Naviance http://connection.naviance.com/radnorms

RMS PTO

• President: Jennifer Richmond

• VP committees: Louise Games

• VP communications: Ylva Kelsall

• Treasurer: Dan Richwine

• Secretary: Missy Halberstadt

• Website Administrator: Patty Balachandran

• Questions? Or want to be involved? Email: radnormspto@gmail.com

Time to Let Go?

https://www.waituntil8th.orgWhy Wait?

Smartphones are changing childhood

Smartphones are addictive

Smartphones are an academic distraction

Smartphones impair sleep

Smartphones interfere with relationships

Smartphones increase the risk for anxiety and depression

Smartphones put your child at risk for cyber bullying

Smartphones expose children to sexual content

Technology executives ban smartphones for their children

Familiar Territory• Grit by Angela Duckworth

• Why Do They Act That Way? by David Walsh, Ph.D.

• How Children Succeed by Paul Tough

• The Organized Student by Donna Goldberg

• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Carol Dweck, Ph.D.

• Sparks by Peter L. Benson, Ph.D.

Save the Dates

• Students Visit RMS

– RES May 7th

– WES May 9th

– IES May 10th

• Open House: Check RMS Website in August

• September 3rd: The first day of school RMS WEB Leaders Welcome 6th Grade Students