Together we LEAD!

Riverwatch Middle School

Our vision statement is “Together we LEAD – Learn, Excel, Achieve and Dream.”

7th 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.

ACADEMICSACADEMICS7th 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

MathOn-levelHomework: 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

AdvancedIn addition to on-level

requirements:

Faster pace (must cover all 7th grade standards as well as advanced topics)

More in-depth questions on summative assessments

AcceleratedIn addition to the on-level & 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

Math Pathways Through High School

7th Grade: Advanced 7th Grade Math

8th Grade: Advanced 8th Grade Math

9th Grade: Accelerated Math

10th Grade: Accelerated Math

11th Grade: Accelerated Math

12th Grade: AP Statistics or AP Calculus

7th Grade: Accelerated 7th and 8th Grade Math

8th Grade: Accelerated Math I

9th Grade: Accelerated Math II

10th Grade: Accelerated Math III

11th Grade: AP Statistics or AP Calculus

12th Grade: Possibilities include AP Statistics, AP Calculus, Post-Secondary

Science

On-levelHomework: every night review

concepts approximately 10-15 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

AdvancedFaster pace (must cover all 7th grade

standards as well as advanced topics)

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-levelCommon Core Standards

4 novel studies with Grammar & Vocabulary integrated

2 novel related projects

Variety of short texts

Homework 2-3 nights each week

ACE Writing

SCOPE Magazine

AdvancedCommon Core Standards

4-5 novel studies with Grammar & Vocabulary integrated

3-4 novel related projects

Variety of short texts

Homework 3-4 nights each week

ACE Writing

SCOPE Magazine

Academic Contest Requirement

Social Studies

On-levelProjects (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.

Homework (1-2 nights) – concepts should be reviewed nightly.

Frequent in class formative assessments

Online assessments

Novel studies

AdvancedAccelerated pace (must cover all 7th

grade standards as well as advanced topics)

Projects (up to 5 throughout the year) are summative assessments

Multiple choice summative exams at the conclusion of each unit with more-in depth questions & essays.

Homework (3-4 nights, sometimes on weekends) - concepts should be reviewed nightly.

Online Assessments

Frequent in class formative assessments

Novel Studies

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

Morning Help SessionsRelearn and Recovery

Students who score below 79% on a summative assignment are offered 1 opportunity to improve the grade up to 79% by engaging in a teacher assigned learning activity and retaking a second/new summative. The relearn/recovery assignment must be completed within 1 week of the graded summative being returned to the student. Mid-terms, finals, and timed writing assignments are not eligible for R & R.

Waiver Form

To change any teacher recommendation, please fill out the waiver form located on the front page of the RMS website.

Thank you for joining us tonight. If you have further questions, please refer to the teacher locations on your agenda. Have a great night!