Our Mission:

Find Their Purpose & Fuel Their Passion

Our Vision:

Renaissance Middle School prepares students to achieve their dreams by charting a path to their purpose.

Email: hawkc@fultonschools.org
Website: www.renaissancemiddle.com
Location: 7155 Hall Road, Fairburn, GA, United States
Phone: (470)254-4330
Twitter: @RMS_Wildcats

We made it to the end of week 1! We know this week was a big one and it had its share of celebrations and challenges. However, through it all, our partnership and commitment to student learning made the week a great one. We know it will only get better as we move through this year together. Thank you for your patience and support! Please see below for important announcements and reminders.

Principal Hawk

Parents and guardians of our wonderful Wildcat scholars.

While we continue to adjust to Universal Remote Learning, we still want to give our students a sense of normalcy and as much instructional support as possible. We will administer the iReady diagnostics which will identify students’ academic deficits. After taking the diagnostic, students will be placed on a learning pathway designed to close learning gaps. When students give their best, teachers can support each student’s individual needs. Therefore, it is important that each scholar does his/her best on this diagnostic. Parents, please ensure that your scholar is present in class on the designated dates to complete this assessment. As always, your parental support is appreciated.

When:

ELA - Mon. August, 24th - Wed. August 26th

Math - Wed. August 28th - Fri. August 30th

Please click the link below for additional information on the IReady Assessment.

Wildcat Parents,

With the 2020-2021 school year well underway it is our goal to ensure that all RMS scholars have access to a school-issued device. If your scholar has not received their school-issued device, please CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment for pick up. The link provided is only to be utilized to schedule device pick up for scholars who do not currently have a Fulton County Schools issued device. Devices will be issued Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. by appointment only. Devices will be deployed from the cafeteria which is located on the school’s bus loading side of the building (second parking lot). The device coordinator will provide curbside service, so we are asking that you do not exit your vehicle.

Also, effective immediately, we will no longer be able to swap out devices or parts (chargers/keyboard) for devices at the school level. All inquiries for device technical support will be handled through the FCS Hotline. Please direct all device issues (login issues/password resets) or hardware issues (device locked, stop working, cracked screen, keyboard not working) to the FCS Hotline at 470-254-2300. Wait times may be longer than usual, as the representatives are servicing the entire district, so please be patient. If your call is disconnected please try again.

If you have questions or concerns in reference to device deployment or scheduling a pick up please contact Ms. Miller-Axam at millerj12@fultonschools.org. Thank you and have a wonderful week of instruction.

Wildcat Families,

We strongly encourage students and families to review the 2020-2021 FCS Code of Conduct Handbook as there are several changes. It is important to know that behavioral expectations for students are still in place and apply in a Universal Remote Learning environment. Potential rule infractions in a virtual learning environment include, but are not limited to, harassment, bullying, cyberbullying, technology offenses, disruption, and insubordination. Please note that code of conduct rule violations can also occur in the community or when using social media inappropriately. It is important that the school is notified of any student behaviors that negatively impact the school or virtual learning environment. Furthermore, incidents of harassment, racial slurs, bigotry, derogatory comments, physical harassment, ethnically offensive behaviors or any threats of harm to others will not be tolerated and will be taken very seriously. Depending on the nature and severity of the offense, the District’s response may include disciplinary consequences up to and including long term suspension/expulsion from school. Please note any behavior that violates the FCS Code of Conduct Handbook will be addressed through our district’s discipline process. Below are some potential discipline responses that will be utilized in the Universal Remote Learning environment include, but are not limited to, the following:

Parent Conference

Lunch Detention

Restorative Practice Conference

Loss of Privileges

Virtual Drug Education Program

Impact Lesson or project Suspension of club/extra-curricular activities

Loss of Graduation Ceremony/Prom Suspension upon return to school

Long-term suspension/Expulsion

Please know that we are committed to ensuring that all our students feel safe and ready to learn and will be providing students guidance, resources, and support. Thank you for your partnership in teaching our students behavioral expectations and standards of conduct while in a Virtual Learning Environment. Please continue to be safe and as always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or support.

Thank you,

Administration

Please see below for the RMS Virtual Remote Learning Schedule. Students will follow this schedule tomorrow, Monday, August 17th. Student schedules may be viewed in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you need assistance accessing the app, please contact the school at 470-254-4330.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based three-tiered framework for improving and integrating all the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes academically, socially, and emotionally every day. Renaissance Middle School has been a PBIS Distinguished School for the last two years and we are committed to providing a culture where students are able to find their purpose by fueling their passion.

How Will PBIS work with URL?

Just as in a regular classroom, expectations will be built on a foundation of accountability that is predictable and consistent. Students will know the positive and negative consequences of their virtual actions. The accountability program will be equitable for all students, regardless of their home environment and resources. We will as a school provide students with immediate behavioral feedback and reinforcement. We will set clear and concrete expectations for our students, just as we would in a regular face-to-face classroom by providing them the expectations through modeling and with visual matrices.

6th Grade Parents,

As we continue to prepare for our first day of 6th grade, I know that many of you were unable to attend the Virtual Wildcat Training Camp on August 5th. We have worked to compile the information into a short video for you and your scholar to watch so that you can see and meet some of your teachers, learn about navigating Microsoft TEAMS and see what our building looks like. Although we will not meet face-to-face, please take some time to review the video and learn about all the exciting things that we have for you as a new RMS Wildcat!

Apply Today!

Did you know free & reduced-price meal applications benefit your family and your school?! Families may qualify for free or reduced-price school breakfast & lunch. If you have not already completed a Free and Reduced application, or if your income has decreased for any reason since you last applied or if your household size has increased, please take this opportunity to complete the attached application. A new application must be filled out every year. Only one application is needed per household.

Beginning July 27, 2020 apply online at: www.fulton.schoollunchapp.com

It’s easy & takes only minutes to complete!

FCS has received information regarding The Families First Coronavirus Response Act to support families who may need additional assistance. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act includes a benefit called Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) for children who received free or reduced-price school meals in the 2019-2020 school year, but their school is/was closed. To submit an application, parents will need their student’s Georgia Testing ID (GTID) number. Parents may access their scholar’s GTID, listed as “State ID:”, through the Campus Parent Portal. If you do not have Campus Parent access, please contact the school to request access and obtain your scholar’s GTID. Attached is a document and link to the state website for applying for P-EBT.

Please see the reminders and flyers below for events that are happening throughout our community! If you have an event that you like to be included in the community corner, please email Diantha Parker at parkerd3@fultonschools.org