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RCMS teachers are school's best assets
Name: Rim Country Middle School
Number of students: 684 in grades six through eight
Average number of students per classroom: 30
School's student capacity: 700-750
School boundaries: Population includes students from Payson, Tonto Basin, Gisela, Tonto Creek, Christopher Creek, Kohl's Ranch and Whispering Pines.
Campus profile (number of classrooms and other areas): 36 classrooms and a library
Number of teachers: 37
Teacher recognition: Gloria Joe, Disney Corporation's Science Teacher of the Year for 1999; Ginger Sparks, 1998-1999 Arizona Counselor of the Year
Advanced placement and accelerated classes: PUSD gifted/talented program
Special needs classes: Learning disabled for language arts and math; community-based instruction for severely mentally or physically handicapped students; an emotionally disabled class
Special programs: Speech and hearing therapy; DARE
Academic honors: State Science Fair; VFW and other writing competitions
Extracurricular honors: 1999-2000 All Tournament Girls' Basketball
Extracurricular activities: Educational field trips; yearbook; Kiwanis Builders Club; STRIVE, a vocational organization; Student Council and Academic League with monthly competitions.
TOP 10 REASONS FOR ATTENDING RCMS
1. A great teaching staff.
2. Accelerated reader program
3. A safe environment
4. Parent e-mail and fax communication
5. Interscholastic sports program
6. Exploratory classes
7. Comprehensive guidance program
8. Opportunities to socialize with other
children
9. Teacher team-based instruction
10. Unique and innovative learning
experiences
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