Crossroadsest. 2004

Soundingsest. 1998

Gatewaysest. 2007

Watershedest. 1988

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

RADNOR MIDDLE SCHOOL’S ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMSPreparing Students for the 21st Century

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 Community7th: Watershed – Darby Creek Watershed8th: Soundings – Democratic Classroom

Gateways – Science and Technology

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.

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.

Crossroads’ Theme:

CULTURE AND

COMMUNITY

What do we learn?

We learn our language arts, science, and social studies skills through the study of four levels of culture and community:FamilyCommunityNationWorld

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