I am a student at Rocky Top currently, and I have to say, being a student there is something I take great pride in. Rocky Top has absolutely the best teachers I have ever had, not only in the fact that they teach well, but also because all teachers are very good in dealing with students. Middle school
... Read more has been such an amazing experience for me, and I am really sad that I'll be leaving Rocky Top next year for high school. Although, I am happy to say that in the three years I have been there and from over the 17 teachers that I have had, I loved all of them with the exception of one or two. Also, all other staff that I have come across are always friendly. Rocky Top is a beyond amazing school, and I will miss it for sure. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/26/08
It is by far the best school in the district. The teachers are so amazing and my child has learned so much. She is getting straight A's!!!!!!
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Posted by a parent on 10/15/08
Rocky Top is one of the most professional schools I've ever had the priviledge of working at. The leadership of Mr. Jami Miller and the amazing teachers and other staff at this school is beyond the norm. I've never seen such dedication to the students and the superb teaching that goes on there. It
... Read more is with great love and dedication that I rate this school the best I've ever worked for. Lisa Royster Read less
Posted by a other on 07/27/08
rocky top middle school is the most exciting school in the state. There is always 4.0 around 50 students get 4.0 average ever trimester. The teachers are absoultly perfect and great help. This school is awesome inside and out and contiunes to improve every year. And we are very matue of every sport and
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Posted by a student on 06/05/08
I go to Rocky Top and I have amazing teachers. My math teacher, Ms. Sucharova is the best math teacher in the state! We have a lot of fun at pep assemblies and rock the house. We have lots of cool ac tivities before and after school. Our CSAP scores always turn out high and sports we always go to championships
... Read more and softball has had two undefeated seasons in a row. In national junior honor socierty we have lots of chances for community service, and have lots of chances to babysit for parent-meetings, so I have no clue what that one person is talking about. Rocky Top is a very inviting school. I shouold know because I am in a wheelchair and at some otherf schools I was treated luke a thing that always needed help, not with true dignity or independence. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/25/08
I am right in the middle with my judgement. The academics seem great and I love the weekly progress reports so that I can stay on top of any issues we may face. The attention to security is a blessing but we do face challenges. A polite discussion doesnt stop bullying as effectively as a note home
... Read more would or a disciplinary action. I wonder if anyone is paying attention to the psychological well being of these students or just the test scores? There is an extreme lack of parent envolvement with this school as well. We are more than half way through the school year and we have been invited to the school on one occasion. I do appreciate that the 6th graders are mostly separated from the other grades but RTMS needs to put some attention in to the students respect of others. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/03/08
Eventhough the school is within its first few years of opening, we tried to keep an open mind after the first few 'issues'. Having dealt with five schools as our children progress; a few district mapping changes; and teacher replacements, all handled very well in Adams Twelve Schools, we thought we
... Read more had experienced our share of issues. Then one of our children entered Rocky Top. I have never felt like 'us against them' more than I do now. Even when we have significant proof of student intimidation; the insistance to 'handle the complaints in-house' was insulting. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/19/07
Academics seem very good. Overall my child has had wonderful, caring teachers. The administration does an excellent job keeping students safe and does not tolerate bullying. Communication of academic progress to parents is outstanding, grades are e-mailed weekly. Homework assignments are posted on
... Read more their web-site. Extracurricular activities are sparse with very little variety. The school is welcoming to parents only when they have been invited to a school function. The school doesn't have a parent group despite parents expressing interest in starting one. The administration is not supportive of parents having an organization. There are very few volunteer opportunities at this school.The minimal parent involvement is not due to lack of parent interest. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/30/07
I go to RTMNS and i absolutley love it! It is a great school and everything abokut it is awsome! I ove all of my teacherd and they teach us great! If you are looking for a middle school, come to Rocky top! You will love it!
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* In 2007-2008 Colorado used the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The CSAP is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
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Thornton schools — Rocky Top Middle School is located at 14150 York St, Thornton CO 80602. 14150 York St is in the 80602 ZIP code in Thornton, CO The school district for Rocky Top Middle School is the Adams 12 Five Star Schools. Rocky Top Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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