Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School Explained

Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School
Motto:Proud of our past, Promoting our present, Focused on our future
Streetaddress:437 Somerset Avenue
City:Rockwood
State:Pennsylvania
Zipcode:15557
Schooltype:Public Junior/Senior High School
District:Rockwood Area School District
Us Nces District Id:4220520
Us Nces School Id:422052006210
Principal:Mark Bower
Principal Label:Supertindent/Principal
Faculty:27.60 (FTE)
Grades:7-12
Enrollment:364 (2017-18)[1]
Ratio:13.19
Conference:PIAA District V
Team Name:Rockets
Rival:Turkeyfoot Valley
Yearbook:The Rocket[2]
Communities:Casselman, New Centerville, Rockwood, Seven Springs
Feeders:Rockwood Elementary School
Website:Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School

Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School is a public junior/senior high school located in westcentral Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The school is grades 7-12 and serves about 400 students.

Alma Mater

All hail to thee,
Dear Rockwood High
To thee we will be true.
With everlasting memories
We owe our best to you.
Alma mater, alma mater,
We will pledge our loyalty
With voices raised
We will sing thy praise
For all eternity

Graduation Requirements

Rockwood students are required to complete 26 credits in coursework in order to participate in commencement exercises. Credits are earned in grades 9-12

Progrsm Area
  1. /Credits
Notes
English4
Mathematics4 includes possibility of Business Math and/or Accounting, starting with the class of 2012
Science 4 Must include: Biology and Physical Science
Social Studies4 Must include: World Culture, US History and American Government
Arts/Humanities1 Must include a course[3] entitled FACS Survival Skills that is taken during the Junior Year
Physical Education1 0.5 Credit during Freshman Year and .5 Credit during either the 10th, 11th, or 12th Grades
Health1
Computer Applications 1
Electives/Expos 5.5
TOTAL 26 Credits

Courses Available

Courses at Rockwood, according to the 2011-12 Course Catalog,[3] include:

Vocational Education

Students in grades 10-12 who wish to pursue training in a specific career path or field may attend the Somerset County Technology Center in Somerset Township.

Athletics

Rockwood Area participates in PIAA District V:[4] Students come from Turkeyfoot Valley to participate in Football, Golf, Soccer, and Volleyball, while students from Berlin Brothersvalley come to participate in Wrestling.

Sport Boys/Class Girls/Class
BaseballClass A
BasketballClass A Class A
FootballClass A
GolfClass AAAA Class AAAA
RifleClass AAAA Class AAAA
SoccerClass A Class A
SoftballClass A
TennisClass A
Class AAClass A
Class A
Class AA

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rockwood Area JSHS. National Center for Education Statistics. April 20, 2020.
  2. Web site: RAJSHS Student Handbook 2011-12. Rockwood Area School District. 24 December 2011.
  3. Web site: 2011-12 Senior High Student Course Selection Guide. Rockwood Area School District. 24 December 2011.
  4. Web site: PIAA - Schools - Directory - Rockwood Area High School. Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. 24 December 2011.