Ruth Doyle Intermediate School (RDI) was opened in August, 2004.  It is a beautiful school that houses fifth and sixth grade students from West Conway.  This year's student body numbers approximately 750 kids. 

    Ruth Doyle Intermediate School was named for a retired teacher from Conway, Ruth R. Browning Doyle.  Mrs. Doyle spent most of her adult life teaching and touching the lives of children in Conway. Whether it was in the classroom or at a sporting event, there weren't many who could walk by that Mrs. Doyle had not taught or influenced at one time or another.  As a classroom teacher, she was loved and respected by all and her classroom provided students the opportunity to reach and grow without the fear of failure.  Mrs. Doyle ruled her classroom with a firm but fair hand and students knew what was expected and responded accordingly.  Her warmth and caring was evidenced by one former student recalling that she was the teacher's pet, only to later learn that everyone felt that same way.
 

    The school day at RDI consists of 8 periods.  The periods are 45 minutes in length.  Every student at Ruth Doyle Intermediate School has General Music with Mrs. Oeste at some point in the year.  (YES, that means that I have 760 students per year!) General Music is on the "Wheel".  What that means is that students rotate five times a year to a new subject area.  The rotation includes Music, Art, Study/Learning Skills, and P.E. (twice).  Our rotations last approximately 7 weeks, or just 35 days.  Believe me, we cover LOTS in that short amount of time.  Rotation schedule:  Music, Study/Learning Skills, PE (Cowger), Art, PE (White).

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RUTH DOYLE DISCIPLINE PLAN

Student Responsibilities:

*    Respect others.

*    Use assignment notebook and bring completed assignments to class.

*    Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

*    Be in your seat and have all your materials ready when the bells rings.

*    Ask permission to speak or leave your seat.

STUDENTS MUST FOLLOW THE TEACHER'S DIRECTIONS THE FIRST TIME THEY ARE GIVEN AND MUST FOLLOW THE RULES IN THE STUDENT HANDBOOK.

Rewards:

*    A comfortable and safe learning environment

*    Smiles, praise, and respect from others

*    A sense of pride in yourself

*    Personal recognition

*    Homework bashes

*    Field Trips

*    Good grades

Consequences:

*    Failure to follow these rules will result in the student's name being on the discipline sheet.

*    Repeated offenses will result in parents being contacted.

*    Continued misbehavior will result in the student being sent to the office.

*    A student will be sent to the office immediately for a disruption deemed severe.

APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR BY THE STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL TEAM ACTIVITIES.