Gettysburg May 2010
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What is
RSHS is a comprehensive four-year Christian high school presently enrolling 70 students in grades nine through twelve. The school opened in the fall of 1995 and graduated its first senior class in the spring of 2000. Using the university model, the school meets two days per week with qualified staff for intensive instruction in each course of study. With parents as overseers, the students complete teacher assignments at home during the balance of the week. The average class size is around twenty, allowing for quality interaction between faculty and students, and facilitating an intimate sense of community among the student body.
How is the academic program organized?
The academic program is organized on a two-day per week schedule, with full time students attending an average of six classes each day. The average RSHS student is enrolled in six classes per semester.
What are your graduation requirements for the 2010-2011 School Year?
In order to receive a RSHS diploma, students must complete a total of 24 credits.
What electives will be offered at Rock Solid for the 2010-2011 School Year?
We are planning to offer ACT/SAT Prep Class(1/2 credit), Accounting (1/2 credit), Statistics (1/2 credit), Honors Advanced Writing, Honors Advanced Biology, Art 1 & 2 (1/2 credit each), Art Appreciation (1/2 credit), British Literature, Honors Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, Spanish 3, Honors Spanish 4, Photography (1/2 credit) and Yearbook Design (1/2 credit).
Does the school offer AP (Advanced Placement) classes?
Rock Solid offers an AP class in Calculus.
While Pre-Calculus is not an AP course, this as well as the AP Calculus class are weighted on a 5.0 scale. All credit classes are included in computing grade point averages. The AP program is open enrollment.
How does RSHS grade and rank its students?
How are grade point averages computed? Advanced Placement courses are weighted by one point for any student who passes the AP Calculus course. All credit classes are included in computing grade point averages. Grades are recorded on the transcript, and grade point averages are computed in January and May. RSHS students are not ranked according to GPA.
What are the recent Test Scores for RSHS students?
53% of the Class of 2009 took the SAT I and the mean scores were as follows:
Verbal = 584; Math = 527; Writing = 578
RSHS Average = 1689 (National Average = 1511)
74% of the Class of 2009 took the ACT and the mean composite score was 24.5 (National composite score = 20.8)
How many RSHS graduates attend college?
19 students graduated in the Class of 2009 and 16 are continuing their education after high school. Of these 16 students, 4 are matriculating to 4-year out-of-state institutions, 8 students to 4-year in-state institutions, and 4 students to 2-year institutions.
What colleges have RSHS graduates attended?
Aurora Community College
Barclay College
Colorado Institute of Art
Metropolitan
Pikes Peak Community College
Red Rocks Community College
Vanderbilt University
What are the Rock Solid Enrichment Programs?
At the end of each academic year all RSHS students participate in an enrichment program which involves work projects in
Who should I contact for more information?
Name: Kim Murphy
Title: Administrative Assistant
Name: Cecilia Gibbs
Title: Assistant Principal
E-mail Address: c.gibbs@rocksolidhighschool.com
Name: Rae Atherton
Title: Principal
E-mail Address: rshs@rocksolidhighschool.com
RSHS Phone/Fax: 303-797-1005
RSHS Fax 303-797-1103