ARMS Mission Statement
Preparing students intellectually, socially, ethically, and physically to
work collaboratively and competitively in the 21 st century.
The staff of Athol-Royalston
Middle School is committed to building a supportive and caring atmosphere, which
enhances learning. To this end, the teams share common planning time and benefit
from regularly scheduled preparation time. During these times, the team members
exchange ideas, address school and/or team related issues, and develop flexible
schedules and interdisciplinary units which contribute to the sense of team
unity. Awareness of current research and teaching practices enables the staff to
implement ideas and programs. The staff makes use of technology and other
appropriate resources to insure that all students learn the curricula. Student
progress is reviewed and shared with other staff members, students, parents, and
the community. The Athol-Royalston Middle School staff encourages and utilizes
community involvement in school programs. This involvement fosters a productive
exchange of ideas, resources, and services. The staff practices the principals
upon which a quality middle school is based.
Athol-Royalston Middle
School respects the diversity, uniqueness, and learning styles of each student.
To this end, students are supportive, caring, and courteous. Students develop a
sense of responsibility for their actions and gain awareness of how those
actions impact on the learning environment. Students exhibit pride in their
school and in their accomplishments. Students produce quality work and
appreciate each other's displayed efforts. Students have a voice at Athol-Royalston
Middle School and take an active role in their own learning. They help formulate
policies and are a part of curricula planning. Students initiate learning and
utilize teachers as facilitators and resources. They develop a productive
interaction with the community. To develop and expand their interests, students
use both community and school resources to attain the expected curricula.
Athol-Royalston Middle School students take pride in the
physical plant, caring for and improving its appearance. They also take an
active part in extra curricular activities. Students understand their social and
academic progress and take responsibility for sharing this progress with staff
and parents/guardians.
Understanding the value of
education, parents/guardians send their children to school fed, rested,
emotionally ready for each day, prepared to learn, and with necessary materials.
They realize the importance of middle school and the role of its teachers.
Parents/guardians are involved in their children's learning experiences through
daily discussions of the highlights of the day and nightly participation in
homework time. Parents/guardians serve as a link to the community and its
resources by assisting in classrooms, participating in extra curricular
activities, and joining parent organizations. They work with staff to develop
mutual understanding of roles and responsibilities. They support school
programs, activities, and the middle school concept. Parents/guardians are
supporters and collaborators in the education at Athol-Royalston Middle School.