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Welcome to the RMS Parent Orientation

Welcome to the RMS Parent Orientation. Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Welcome Message. Please take a moment to read the life skills that are posted around the perimeter of the auditorium and read RMS’s Mission Statement.

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Welcome to the RMS Parent Orientation

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  1. Welcome to the RMS Parent Orientation Tuesday, April 29, 2014

  2. Welcome Message Please take a moment to read the life skills that are posted around the perimeter of the auditorium and read RMS’s Mission Statement. It is the mission of the Ridley School District to create a caring environment that gives all students the opportunity to achieve their fullest personal and academic potential in order to become productive and responsible citizens.

  3. Goals for Orientation • Meet the administrative team/counselors • View a sample student schedule • Learn about student activities • Parents will get a tour of the building • Transition camp • Discuss questions/concerns about transition

  4. Meet the Team Principal – Adam Staples Asst. Principal – TJ Meloney Asst. Principal – Jack Signor Dean of Students – DJ Wagner 6th Grade Guidance Counselor – Julie Marcelli 7th Grade Guidance Counselor – Maureen Leardi 8th Grade Guidance Counselor – Jackie Dohoney Special Education Guidance Counselor - Tim Oswald

  5. Each grade has two teams with an average Of 200 - 225 students. Benefits include: Builds better rapport Smaller learning environment Feeling of Team Pride 6th Grade White or Green Teams include: 2 L.A. Teachers 2 Math Teachers 1 Social Studies Teacher 1 Science Teacher 1 Learning Support Teacher Equal distribution of student ability There are also 4 split team teachers at each grade level Team Structure

  6. Sample Bell Schedule • 8:30 – 8:40 Homeroom • 8:40 – 9:20 (1) • 9:20 – 10:00 (2) • 10:00 – 10:40 (3) • 10:40 – 11:20 (4) • 11:20 – 1:15 (5/6 & Lunch) • 1:15 – 1:55 (7) • 1:55 – 2:35 (8) • 2:35 – 2:45 Dismissal • 2:35 – 3:20 Tutoring

  7. 6th Grade Specials • Foreign Language - students will participate in an introduction to German Language and cultures. (2.5 blocks 1 trimester) • Strategies - students learn about stress management, conflict resolution, and diversity and tolerance. (2.5 blocks 1 trimester) • Tech Literacy – students will learn keyboarding and basic computer program skills. (2.5 blocks 1 trimester) • Art - 1.5 blocks for 1 trimester • Health – 1.5 blocks for 1 trimester • General Music– 1.5 blocks for 1 trimester • Physical Education– Once a week for a full year

  8. PowerSchool • Online grading site • View progress reports and report cards • View your child’s grades for each class and assignment • Updated at least every 2 weeks • Communicate with teachers through e-mail • Will be given a username and password

  9. Academic Reading Olympics Newspaper Science Olympiad Social Play Band Chorus Student Government POPS Peer Mediation Robotics 6th grade Activities

  10. Other Topics ? • iPads • Cafeteria • Transportation • Please feel free to call or e-mail any administrator or counselor at any time.

  11. RMS Transition Camp • 3 day camp for incoming 6th grade students • Students learn about lockers, schedules, tour the building and much more! • Parents are invited the last day for a BBQ and question and answer session • $30 per student to attend all three days • Dates for the camp are Aug 5, 6, and 7

  12. Counselor Role • Helps with social/peer concerns • Handles parent questions and conferences • Creates student schedules • Assists with academic concerns and motivation • Case Managers for students with 504s and IEPs • Participates in SAP program • Holds student groups throughout the year

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