RSA Core Values

Core Values, Mission, Vision, & Culture

2021 Summer Camp

Janie Ortiz

Principal

Leonel Casanova

Assistant Principal

Multiple Choice

What is the name of our assistant principal?

• San Juanita Ortiz

• Leonel Casanova

• Jose Perez

Monica Chavez

• Academic Counselor

• Students: LOP - Z

Multiple Choice

What is the name of our counselor?

• Jose Perez

• Monica Chavez

• Adan Montalvo

Jose Perez

• Summer Camp Director

• 8th Grade Team Leader (Apollo)

• NJHS Sponsor

• 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Enrique De Leon

• Team Challenger - Rm. 400

• 8th Grade Team Leader (IG)

• Flag Football & Soccer Head Coach

• 8th Grade PE Teacher

Ricardo Benavidez

• Team Endeavor - Rm. 401

• Physical Education Dept. Chair

• Campus Athletic Coordinator

• XC & Basketball Head Coach

• 7th Grade PE Teacher

Multiple Choice

Who is the Summer Camp Director?

• Leonel Casanova

• Rico Benavidez

• Jose Perez

• Enrique De Leon

Amaris Vargas

• Team Starship - Rm. 402

• 7th Grade Team Leader (ZG)

• Yoga Club Sponsor

• 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Amy Benavidez

• Team Columbia - Rm. 403

• District Athletic Director

• Girls XC & Basketball Head Coach

• 8th Grade PE Teacher

Delia Guzman

• Team Discovery - Rm. 404

• 8th Grade Spanish Teacher

Multiple Choice

Which teacher represents Team Starship?

• Amaris Vargas

• Amy Benavidez

• Delia Guzman

• Corina Zuniga

• Rose Galvan

Corina Zuniga

• Team Atlantis - Rm. 405

• History Dept. Chair

• UIL Sponsor

• History Club Co-Sponsor

• 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Rose Galvan

• Team Enterprise - Rm. 406

• Science Dept. Chair

• HST Club Sponsor

• HST Teacher

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a PE teacher?

• Enrique De Leon

• Rico Benavidez

• Amy Benavidez

• Leonel Casanova

Vision

Rising Scholars Academy will cultivate a powerful learning environment that will inspire our students to impact their communities through stewardship and leadership.

Mission

Rising Scholars Academy paves the foundation for academic excellence and leadership via a rigorous and innovative curriculum enhanced by a nurturing system of support, community, and opportunity for all.

Multiple Choice

True or False:

Core values of an organization are those values we hold which form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves

• True

• False

Stewardship

We are entrusted & responsible for carrying out our school’s mission & ensuring learning is our top priority.

Teamwork

We work hand-in-hand to support one another & achieve our goals.

Multiple Choice

Define Teamwork:

• We are entrusted & responsible for carrying out our school’s mission & ensuring learning is our top priority.

• We work hand-in-hand to support one another & achieve our goals.

Results

We hold ourselves accountable for overcoming obstacles & achieving excellent results for all students.

Integrity

We act with honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Multiple Choice

Match the Definition:

We hold ourselves accountable for overcoming obstacles & achieving excellent results for all students.

• Results

• Integrity

Community

We are unified by our shared vision, mission, commitments & culture.

Perseverance​

We work hard & give 100% effort, never giving up on our goals.

Multiple Choice

Define Perseverance:

• We are unified by our shared vision, mission, commitments & culture.

• We work hard & give 100% effort, never giving up on our goals.

Why RSA?

• Positive, safe, caring learning environment

• Diverse student population

• Bring Your Own Device Campus

• Wi-Fi equipped buses

• Advanced Cousework

• Opportunity to transfer to any of our four STISD high schools

Wait, There's MORE!

• #1 Best Teacher in Texas

• #2 Best Middle School in Texas

• #13 Best Teachers in the Nation

• #53 Best Middle School in the Nation

Multiple Choice

RSA Teachers are ranked ____ in Texas.

• #1

• #2

• #13

• #53