Alissa Jeffries Memorial Award
Charles M. Russell
Middle School
Of the Performing Arts
Colorado Springs School District #11
3825 Montebello Dr. W.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
· Rigorous Academics
-Intervention, regular education, and advanced CORE classes at 6th, 7th & 8th
-Gifted & Talented Programming, featuring Advanced Performance by Design (APXD) classes at 6th, 7th, & 8th
-Response to Intervention (RtI), implements a three-tiered instructional design to meet the learning needs of all students
-Strong science emphasis through academics and activity-based programs
· Top-Notch Arts & Exploratory Programs
-Exceptionally wide variety of high-interest, fast-paced exploratory classes
-Full arts implementation
(the only public middle-level program of its kind in the Pike’s Peak region)
-Debut year for our Gateway to the Future, pre-engineering program
vertically aligns to Doherty High School engineering program, Pathway to Engineering
-Features a project-based program designed to help 6th, 7th, & 8th graders explore math, science, and technology
-Includes units of study in Design and Modeling, The Magic of Electrons, The Science of Technology, Automation and Robotics, and Aerospace Engineering.
· Athletics & Activities
-Students have ample opportunities to stretch themselves beyond the academic day through participation in clubs and activities, community service, and athletic
pursuits
· Positive School Climate and Culture
-At RMS, we take PRIDE
-Students learn and demonstrate Respect for self, others, and the place we share together