Grade School students are taught interdependence, citizenship, and personal responsibility for their learning.
Priority is given to the fundamental tools of learning in the core academic areas of phonics and reading; grammar; spelling and writing; mathematics; social studies; and science.
MIDDLE SCHOOL 7th-8th Grades
A Leadership Academy
Middle School students will lead their own learning through ongoing progress checks, data notebooks (journals) and developing effective habits in their lives to positively impact learning.
Students’ talents are fostered, highlighted and developed while students take ownership in their learning.
In addition, students use data to set attainable goals, interpret areas of need/strengths and track their progress.
Leadership Academy involves preparing children with 21st century skills by fostering:
◦ Synergy with team and whole staff ◦ Focus on personal leadership ◦ Student communication (decreasing behavior concerns) ◦ Greater sense of community ◦ A more proactive environment ◦ Excitement for learning ◦ Responsibility ◦ Develop the whole child (intellectual, emotional, social) ◦ Set goals through data based learning
High School 9TH-12TH GRADES
A College Prep Academy
This academy holds higher standards and expectations that all RAS students can learn at an accelerated level and be high achievers in a college preparatory environment.
Flexible support systems will use technology and other highly effective instructional techniques along with counseling to support students as they work towards these high level educational goals.
