crossroads est. 2004 soundings est. 1998 gateways est. 2007 watershed est. 1988 6 th grade 7 th...
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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