AIMS Featured School
Sam Rotolo Middle School of Batavia
A 2007 Illinois Horizon School to Watch
Background:
Rotolo Middle School has a long history of being a leader in middle level education. RMS joined the AIMS Network in 1990 and became a demonstration school in 1994. Principal Steve Maciejewski has been an administrator at RMS for 17 years and credits a great group of staff, students and parents for the success of the school. The staff at RMS have won a number of local, state and national awards. RMS is currently home to four National Board Certified Teachers, a certification for highly accomplished educators who meet rigorous standards. Needless to say, Rotolo Middle School is a great place for students! Read more about RMS in their school profile.
Quick Facts:
· Batavia, Illinois, a growing suburban community, is located 40 miles west of Chicago
· Rotolo Middle School is the only middle school in an 8 school district and serves grades 6-8
· Rotolo Middle School serves 1,476 students
Rotolo Middle School teachers have shared these great ideas for engaging students!
· Bring Roman history alive with this ancient time capsule project. Review your students’ work with the project rubric.
· Here’s a creative way to teach Greek mythology.
· Have your students squiggle their way to creative writing. Click here for instructions!
· Teach advanced drafting using this idea.
· Unleash your students'creativity by developing a children's story.
