RVA Middle School
At the RVA, we believe that as students seek independence, connection becomes more important than ever. We have created an educational environment where strong relationships and shared values provide the stability needed for self-discovery and academic risk-taking. Instead of navigating these transitional years in isolation, your child will be supported by RVA teachers who ensure your student thrives personally, socially, and academically.
The RVA Teacher’s Role in Middle School
Successful education requires a strong relationship between home and school. Your RVA teacher is responsible for:
Building Relationships: Your RVA teacher focuses on building a positive, trusting relationship with you and your student, creating a supportive atmosphere where your child feels safe to learn and grow.
Instructional Leadership: Your teacher is responsible for planning and prescribing instruction, diagnosing individual learning needs, and assessing learning outcomes.
Communication: We believe that clear communication is the key to a successful partnership. Your teacher maintains an open, consistent dialogue with parents and mentors, ensuring you are always fully informed and involved in your child’s progress.
Personalized Support: Teachers adapt instruction to meet your child exactly where they are. This includes facilitating access to our network of specialists for students needing extra support, as well as tailoring the curriculum to provide rigorous challenges and enrichment for students ready to go further.
◼︎ Middle School Overview
Curriculum and Instruction at this Stage
Our curriculum at this stage empowers students to discover who they are and how they learn best. Instruction emphasizes critical thinking and real-world application across core subjects, including math, language arts, social studies, and science. Students also have access to a wider variety of electives, from technology to the arts, giving them opportunities to explore new passions. Because most students participate in live classes, learning is interactive, engaging, and designed to keep middle schoolers motivated and challenged.
The Home Mentor
As students move through Grades 6–8, your involvement is still incredibly important as your student practices managing their time and responsibilities more independently. Your impactful role includes:
Setting the Stage: Ensuring your student has a distraction-free environment and fostering the organizational skills necessary to manage a schedule with multiple subjects.
Fostering Accountability: Regularly monitoring grades given by their RVA teacher and progress to ensure your student is staying on task, while encouraging them to take ownership of their deadlines.
Bridging the Gap: Maintaining active communication with teachers to advocate for your child and ensure they feel supported by their entire team.
Building Community: Connecting your child with peers at our 100+ free events across Wisconsin. From museums and trampoline parks to teen-focused hangouts, these gatherings are essential for helping your middle schooler develop social skills and build a supportive friend group within the RVA family.