Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School

Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School
Address
437 Somerset Avenue Rockwood , Pennsylvania 15557
Information
School type	Public Junior/Senior High School
Motto	Proud of our past, Promoting our present, Focused on our future
School district	Rockwood Area School District
NCES District ID	4220520
NCES School ID	422052006210
Supertindent/Principal	Mark Bower
Faculty	27.60 (FTE)[1]
Grades	7-12
Enrollment	364 (2017-18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio	13.19[1]
Athletics conference	PIAA District V
Team name	Rockets
Rival	Turkeyfoot Valley
Yearbook	The Rocket[2]
Communities served	Casselman, New Centerville, Rockwood, Seven Springs
Feeder schools	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[2] in order to participate in commencement exercises. Credits are earned in grades 9-12

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

Courses Available

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

• English
• Languages - Including Spanish and French
• Math
• Business Technology
• Computer Technology
• Computer Science
• Science
• Agricultural Science
• Social Studies
• Yearbook
• Art
• Engineering & Technology
• Music - Including Vocal Groups
• Family and Consumer Sciences - Includes the FACS Required Course: Survival Skills
• Health / Physical Education
• Volunteer Courses - Includes: Partners (A peer to peer match with a disabled student), Library Aide and Gym Aide

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[2] 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
Baseball	Class A
Basketball	Class A	Class A
Football	Class A
Golf	Class AAAA	Class AAAA
Rifle	Class AAAA	Class AAAA
Soccer	Class A	Class A
Softball		Class A
Tennis		Class A
Track and Field	Class AA	Class A
Volleyball		Class A
Wrestling	Class AA

References

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

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