Welcome to Rockwood Valley!

RVMS’s staff works to provide a school environment that is safe, orderly and conducive to learning. Students and staff share respectful and cooperative attitudes facilitated by a character education curriculum that is integrated into all subject areas.

Mission Statement

All Rockwood Valley Middle School students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become life-long learners as well as self-directed and responsible citizens.

RVMS Vision

Curriculum and Instruction

• Is standards-based, student-centered, and research-based.
• Challenges all students.
• Recognizes and accommodates individual differences.
• Allows all students to experience success.
• Emphasizes literacy skills across all subject areas.
• Emphasizes the integration and interdependence of all curricular areas. 
• Integrates character education and the use of technology into all curricular areas.
• Utilizes a wide variety of effective instructional methods.
• Fosters independent work habits and organizational skills.

School Climate

• Expects consistently high behavior from all students.
• Fosters a warm and caring environment that is emotionally and physically safe.
• Promotes a clean, healthy, and orderly environment.
• Encourages enthusiasm for learning.

Students

• Accept responsibility for their decisions and for their learning.
• Model positive character traits.
• Work cooperatively with other students and with staff members.
• Engage actively and appropriately in learning.
• Respect the individual differences of all students and staff members.
• Display a desire to learn and an appreciation for knowledge.

Staff/Leadership

• Focus on meeting the needs of students.
• Demonstrate commitment to the school’s vision and to its School Improvement Plan.
• Hold high expectations for student success.
• Contribute to a school team that is marked by camaraderie, collegiality, professionalism, and respect.
• Commit to shared leadership and shared decision-making.
• Model a commitment to school improvement, personal professional development, and collaborative professional development.
• Facilitate positive relationships between community members, parents, staff, and students.

Parents/Community  

• Actively engaged in students’ education.
• Support the staff and students.
• Facilitate effective two-way communication among school, parents, and the community.