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Radnor Middle School's Alternative Programs - Preparing Students for the 21st Century

Radnor Middle School's alternative programs, including Crossroads, Watershed, Gateways, and Soundings, offer integrated learning experiences for 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students. With a focus on culture, community, science, and technology, these programs provide authentic assessments, projects, and individual goal-setting opportunities. Learn more on the Crossroads website.

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Radnor Middle School's Alternative Programs - Preparing Students for the 21st Century

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  1. RADNOR MIDDLE SCHOOL’S ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS Preparing Students for the 21st Century Crossroads est. 2004 6th Grade Watershed est. 1988 7th Grade 8th Grade Gateways est. 2007 Soundings est. 1998

  2. Integrated Learning The skills and topics of science, social studies, and language arts are not separated out, but are addressed through a common theme: 6th: Crossroads – Culture and Community 7th: Watershed – Darby Creek Watershed 8th: Soundings – Democratic Classroom Gateways– Science and Technology

  3. 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 with minimal exceptions. Differentiation occurs within the class. • Classroom Without Walls: More opportunities for learning experiences outside the classroom setting.

  4. More common features of the four programs: • Authentic Assessment Methods • Presentations (group/individual) • Projects (group/individual) • Log Book – written responses • Individual goal setting • Fewer tests, quizzes, and short-term homework assignments • Progress Reporting • Student self assessments with teacher and parent comments • Mid and end-of-year narrative evaluations • Evening open houses • Frequent feedback but no grades or H.A.C.

  5. Crossroads’ Theme: CULTURE AND COMMUNITY

  6. What do we learn? We learn our language arts, science, and social studies skills through the study of four levels of culture and community: • Family • Community • Nation • World

  7. Where do we go from here? • We encourage you to learn more about Crossroads by exploring the Crossroads website, especially the Crossroads FAQs. • Also, be on the lookout for information concerning informational meetings with fifth grade students. These meetings are open to parents. • Click here for the Crossroads website: http://www.rtsd.org/Page/4770

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