1. Riverwood Middle School Welcomes the Class of 2020
Mrs. Stetson,
Counselor

2. Who’s Who? Principal – Mr. Joseph Assistant Principals – Counselors –
Mr. Barron A-L
Ms. Pence M-Z
Counselors –
Mrs. Stetson 6th Grade
Mrs. Josey 7th Grade
Mrs. Monteleone 8th Grade
Registrar – Ms. Green

3. The Year at a Glance The year is divided into 2 semesters.
There are 2 nine week marking periods in each semester.
Each nine weeks is divided into 3 week periods and you receive a progress report to take home.
First semester is in the fall during the months of August through December.
Second semester is in the spring during the months of January through June.
Final exams are taken at the end of each semester. (We usually have early release on exam days.)

4. Typical School Day Arrive by 8:15a.m. in commons or cafeteria
1st bell rings at 8:25- go to locker, 1st period class starts at 8:35
We have a 7 period day with 7 classes which are minutes long with 5 minutes between classes (locker, restroom)
On Thursdays, we have late arrival. Class starts at 10:15 and passing periods are 4 minutes.
You will have 6 different Teachers - Reading/Language Arts is usually the same Teacher.

5. 6th Grade Classes Reading/Language Arts (RELA) Math Science
Social Studies (Contemporary World Cultures)
Physical Education (P.E.)
Elective

6. The Wonderful World of Academics
PreAP/Honors or OnLevel
Homework expectations are higher in PreAP/Honors
Moves at a faster pace in math so that Algebra is the 8th grade math class
Greater depth and complexity in RELA, science, and social studies
Research has shown greater success in college and careers
Late work policy
25 points off 1st day late, 40 points off 2nd day late, 50 points off 3rd day late

7. Fine Art Choices All Year (choose 1) Band Orchestra Choir Or
One Semester Each (choose 2 out of 3)
Theater Arts
Art
Keyboarding

8. Physical Education P.E. is all year Uniform costs $20.00
Bring your own socks, athletic shoes, stick deodorant, bar soap and towel
You will have a small P.E. locker in the dressing room to keep your P.E. clothes and shoes. Girls are provided a lock and boys must bring their own.
Showers are recommended but not required

9. Lunch We have 3 lunch periods- one for 6th grade one for 7th grade
We have 3 lunch lines in the cafeteria
You may also bring your lunch
Lunch times rotate every 12 weeks
There are no assigned seats
When finished, stay at table until dismissed by monitors

10. Camp Longhorn The week before school starts
Turn in paperwork and get your locker, schedule and books
RMS Planner will be on sale for $10.00 – to help with organization
Locker has built in combination lock
Locker Shelves on sale for $10.00
Lockers are assigned by alphabet- not 1st come 1st serve

11. Lockers Memorize your combination Do not share lockers
Do not share locker combinations
Make sure you close the locker before you leave it
Locker shelves are a good idea to keep things organized
Buy locker shelves at Camp Longhorn $10.00 for a set of two shelves

12. Backpacks Used to carry books to and from school
They must stay in your locker during the day
No rolling backpacks - they won’t fit.
No extra large backpacks - they won’t fit
No zippered binders- they won’t fit

13. Tutoring 4:00 p.m. after school
Every Teacher will have tutoring time twice a week
7:55 a.m. before school and
4:00 p.m. after school
Attend to get extra help
Attend to make up a test or quiz if you were absent
Attend to get help with homework

14. Bikes Bike rack is located at the back of the school
You must bring your own lock to lock up your bike
The bike rack is open before school and after school but it is locked up during the day
Never leave your bike overnight

15. Phones
You can ask to use the classroom phone when calling home to stay for tutoring
You can ask to use the phone in the front office for an emergency
Cell phone use is only allowed before and after school outside the building
You will store your cell phone, turned off, in your locker
If your cell phone is visible during the day, it will be taken up and given to the assistant principal

16. Lost & Found Located in hall way in front of office
Check there if you have lost anything
If you find anything, turn it in to lost and found
Mrs. Williamson in the attendance office is your contact for lost and found

17. Forgotten items
Check the table located in the hallway in front of the office
Your parent may leave your forgotten item on the table for you to pick up
Forgotten lunches may be retrieved in the same spot or on the cart in the lunch room

18. Clinic Mrs. Laursen is our nurse for if you get sick or hurt
You cannot carry medicine with you at school
The nurse cannot give you medicine unless your parent supplies it
If you take medicine regularly your parent needs to bring it to the nurse

19. It’s a Great Day to be a Longhorn!