Riverwatch Middle School

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About Riverwatch Middle School

Riverwatch Middle School, in Suwanee, GA, is renowned for its dedicated teaching staff and wide array of engaging extracurricular activities.

Riverwatch Middle School has a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and a total of 1518 students.
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School Ratings

Overall Rating
B
Academic Progress Rating
D
Test Scores Rating
A
Teacher Rating
B
Equity Rating
A
Safety Rating
A

Riverwatch Middle School

About Us:

Nestled atop a hill overlooking James Creek, Riverwatch Middle School, a part of the Forsyth County School System, serves the southeastern Forsyth community. Established in the fall of 2003 and welcoming students the following year, the school has fostered a culture of excellence in academics, athletics, and service since its inception. Riverwatch boasts State School Superintendent Awards, as well as Gold and Platinum distinctions for student performance, achievement, and progress.

Riverwatch Middle School  Mission Statement:

We embrace the philosophy that “Together we LEAD – Learn, Exceed, Achieve, and Dream.” Collaboration among teachers, students, parents, and business partners is integral to expanding opportunities that enable students to realize their aspirations. Through rigorous expectations and robust system collaboration, our school community endeavors to prepare students for the challenges of tomorrow’s workforce, where problem-solving, creativity, and technology drive growth and prosperity.

Riverwatch Middle School Core Beliefs:

A happy environment fosters self-efficacy among all stakeholders, facilitating growth and thriving.
A healthy environment prioritizes the development of a healthy mind and body through nurturing self and others.
A hardy environment, characterized by resilience and support from others, enables individuals to overcome challenges while maintaining balance and flexibility.
We firmly believe that by cultivating a culture that is happy, healthy, and hardy for all, we maximize student success not only within the school but also throughout life.

Academic Approach:

Riverwatch Middle School provides a rigorous curriculum that challenges students to think and perform at high levels, emphasizing Webb’s depth of knowledge questioning, as well as speaking, listening, reading, and writing across all content areas. Additionally, connection courses offer students opportunities for real-world application, enriching their core learning experiences. Complementing academics, Riverwatch offers team sports and a diverse array of extracurricular activities to enhance the middle school experience.

Achievements:

Committed to fostering student academic success, as evidenced by recent accolades including being named a 2009 Georgia School of Excellence and a 2019 Platinum Award recipient from the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. Additionally, we are honored to have been designated a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.

Panther Pride:

We take pride in our Panther spirit and celebrate the achievements and successes of our students, staff, and community. It’s truly great to be a Panther!

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Academics

Riverwatch Middle School is served by the Forsyth County School System and follows the Georgia State Standards for education, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that covers core subjects like Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.

Riverwatch Middle School features the following academic programs:

  • Connections
  • English Language Learners
  • Gifted & Talented Programs
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Clubs and Activities

In addition to academics, Riverwatch Middle School offers a range of extracurricular activities to help students explore their interests and develop a well-rounded skill set.

Riverwatch Middle School features the offers enrichment programs:

  • Academic Bowl
  • Animal Rescue Club
  • Art Club
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Coding Club
  • DECA
  • Drama Club
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • Football
  • Future Business Leaders of America
  • Geography Club
  • Golf
  • HOSA
  • Jazz Club
  • Junior Beta Club
  • Math Club
  • Model United Nations
  • Project Green Schools
  • Rainbow Alliance Club
  • Robotics Club
  • Running Club
  • Student council
  • Track & Field
  • Women in STEM

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