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Welcome To. Riverside Educational Academy. Mission Statement.

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  1. Welcome To Riverside Educational Academy

  2. Mission Statement WE BELIEVE...the family and community are partners with the District in Fostering the skills students need to be life long learners and contributing members of society in respecting and honoring the many unique, personal, cultural, social, ethnic, and religious aspects of our REA community. Each student will experience the Highest levels of learning to reach his or her fullest potential. A safe, supportive, respectful, and productive learning environment is essential to all Students and staff. A highly skilled, dedicated, and caring staff has a direct and powerful influence on students’ lives and learning. Being accountable is essential to promote continuous improvement and meet the needs of students in a changing economy and society

  3. What is REAmade of? Grades: 5-8 Each grade stays together in their “wing” teachersfollow their students from 5th to 8th

  4. What is REA made of? • School Building • Gym • Cafeteria • Band Room • Music Room • Large classrooms • Central Complex • Indoor Recess Facility • Library

  5. School Schedule Block Schedule Alternating day model (weekly) Gives more one on one time

  6. Organization StructureSchool Schedule Advantages • Higher Grade-Point Average • Higher state-proficiency scores • Higher Attendance • Better student motivation • Less time in halls for bullying Disadvantages • Students begin to comprehend all contents • Teachers have much more time in class and are forced to become better teachers • Students may enjoy class

  7. The Middle School Super Teams Interdisciplinary Teacher Teams • A clear, shared purpose for student learning • Collective understanding of, and responsibility for, instructional practice to achieve learning goals • Professional inquiry by staff members to address the challenges they face • Opportunities for staff members to influence the school's activities and policies.

  8. The Middle School Super Teams • Talk about: • Disciplinary problems • Upcoming events • Lessons • Student progress How it works: • Meet weekly • One teacher for each Content

  9. Parent Involvement • Teachers, parents, families, and students are all vital parts of the community we want to achieve in our school. • Beginning of the school “starter” sessions • Filmed lesson plans for parents to see our content • Parent meetings held at various times throughout the month so everyone has a chance to attend • Teacher blogs • Progress book • Edmoto • “Scones with the staff” breakfast

  10. Parent Involvement Cont • Various forms of communication • Career Day • PTA (Parent Teacher Association) • Classroom forum for parents • ESL classes • “Who’s Joining PTA?”

  11. Community Involvement • Summer programs (culinary, parks, etc.) • School-to-work programs • Open House • Community forum meetings (bi-monthly) • Literacy programs for adults • Fundraiser events • Theater programs • Blood Drives • Market Day

  12. School Environment

  13. Classroom Environment • Open Layout • Creativity encouraged • Clearly displayed disciplinary actions • Students participate in decisions • Soft chairs, relaxing atmosphere • Natural lighting, ventilation, and air conditioning

  14. Safety Procedures • Professional development for teachers • Buzzer system to enter school • Sign in/out sheets • Locked door system • NCPA (Nat. Crime Prevention Association) • TCC initiative (Teens, Crime and Community) • Tornado, Fire, and Lockdown plans • Regular practice

  15. Guidance/Health Services • GCGI—Guidance Counselors Get Involved • Middle School “life” workshops • PAL program—Peer Assisted Leadership • D.A.R.E • Certified school nurses • In-school clinic • Gender specific health classes

  16. Curriculum We strive to base our curriculum on what is best for our students and what will help them grow, develop and succeed. • Interesting and Challenging • Goes beyond learning the subject matter- Builds Character • Learning activities that are beneficial for all learners Visual Auditory Kinesthetic • Constantly Improving

  17. Courses • Math • Science • Social Studies • Language Arts • Art • Music • Physical Education • Foreign Language (Spanish, French, German)

  18. Instructional Practices Our Teachers strive to create a classroom climate that is beneficial for all students and that will build an optimal learning experience for each student • Teacher Communication • Available Teachers • Hands on Learning • Field Trips • Flexible • Establishes clear expectations • Encouraging • Use of Technology

  19. Electives • Sculpting • Hand bell Choir • Concert Band • Karate • Painting • Orchestra • Bowling • Computer Technology • Poetry • Woodworking • Cooking • Show Choir • Photography • Drama

  20. Extra Curricular Activities • Student Council • Clubs • Art Club, Math Club, Yearbook, Newspaper, News Broadcast, Debate Team, Chess Club, Spanish Club, Safety Patrol and More! • Performing Arts • Volunteering

  21. Extra Curricular Cont. • Sports • Basketball • Soccer • Volleyball • Tennis • Racquetball • Track • Hockey • Swimming • Fencing • Baseball

  22. Questions?

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