About Riversprings Middle School
Our Mission
Our mission is to cultivate opportunities for all students to become lifelong learners by offering a rigorous, relevant, and safe learning environment. Students will explore their interests and passions and develop the resiliency to succeed in today's society
Our Vision
Our vision is to empower students, families, and communities to support, student learning and growth through rigor, resiliency, and relevance.
Our Core Beliefs
All educational programs and school practices should be student-centered rather than subject-centered in order to meet the unique needs of this age.
Educational programs and school practices should be based on a thorough knowledge of the developmental characteristics of middle school students.
All curriculum and instruction should appeal to the exploratory nature of middle school students.
Mastery of basic communication, mathematics and technology skills is of primary importance so that students will have the life skills needed for future studies and work experiences.
The home is an integral part of any educational endeavor, and should be involved in all aspects of the school program in both advisory and operational roles.
A structured, safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
A student's self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff.
Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.
Students learn to make appropriate decisions given a supportive and challenging learning environment.
Developmentally appropriate learning activities enhance learning at all levels.
Teachers, parents, and the community share the responsibility for the support of the school's mission.
Challenging expectations increase individual student performance.
Exceptional students require special services and resources.
Middle School students have unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
Instructional practices should incorporate learning activities that take into account differences in learning styles.