WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL

            Welcome to J.E. Richards Middle School.  Richards Middle is an exciting school with excellent teachers who are committed to providing each student a quality education.  We have a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum, which prepares our students to be successful in a competitive world.  Evidence of the success of  Richards Middle School students came with the national recognition by the Standards and Poors Evaluation Services for accelerating student achievement while closing the achievement gap between groups of students.  Accelerating Academic Achievement for ALL students “whatever it takes” is the standard by which we conduct business on a daily basis.   Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your child’s life and for being a part of our Richards family. Please take a few moments to read our mission, vision and belief statements printed below.  They are the center of our purpose at Richards Middle School. 
               

BELIEF STATEMENTS

1. We believe students learn differently.
2. We believe students learn best when they understand the reason for the work they perform school and accept
   responsibility for their  performance.
3. We believe students learn best when an active partnership exists among students, families, the community and the school.
4. We believe students and staff function best in an environment of mutual respect.
5. We believe teachers should have the opportunity to teach effectively and students should have the opportunity to learn.
6. We believe both adults and students should continually improve themselves through life-long learning.
7. We believe knowledge is power and the key to success in life.

MISSION STATEMENT

As partners, we the students, staff, parents, and community of Richards Middle School commit to provide a welcoming and superior learning environment that empowers and inspires all students to develop their potential for excellence in academics and success in life.

VISION STATEMENT

Richards Middle School will be a School of Excellence with challenging, engaging instructional programs and a mosaic of opportunities for individual success which exemplify the high standards of Gwinnett County Public Schools.