Rocklin Unified School District
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The Rocklin Unified School District is a California
education district serving the Rocklin
area. It consists of twelve elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and the Rocklin Alternative Education Center.
Rocklin Elementary is the oldest school in the district, although its location has changed a few times. Parker Whitney is the oldest school in the district that has maintained same location. The newest school is Sunset Ranch Elementary school in the Whitney Ranch area, which opened for students in August 2010.
called Western Sierra Collegiate Academy requested twice of Rocklin Unified School District for permission to use its facilities at either Whitney or Rocklin High School. An August 20 district board meeting, the Rocklin Unified School District's trustees unanimously denied the charter school the permission it sought. Superintendent Kevin Brown backed the district's decision. The administration of the district's charter Rocklin Academy, however, supported the creation of what would be the district's fourth charter school. Rocklin Academy brought the matter to the California Department of Education
, which deliberated on 12 March 2009. The academy was approved, and was able to rent space previously occupied by Sierra Christian Academy. This location was chosen due to RUSD's intransigence in providing suitable facilities, the need to begin the 2009/2010 school year, and to stay within budget for facilities rental. Both Rocklin Academy campuses are tenants of Rocklin School District, paying fair market rates for schools that would otherwise be generating debt, rather than revenue. WSCA sought to be a paying tenant as well.
There are several programs offered at Cobblestone. The Art Docent program, which is run by parent volunteers, is available for every classroom. Each student participates in the VAPA program (Visual and Performing Arts), where they create artwork using various mediums. There is also a band program for any student wishing to learn a musical instrument, and a physical education
program run by school staff.
Granite Oaks Middle School is located near the Rocklin High School
.
In Granite Oaks, the principal as of 2009 is Mr. Holmes, and the vice principal is Mr. Stewart. The Academic Performance Index
(API) is one of the highest in all of California, according to the California Department of Education.
Granite Oaks Middle School is made up of Academies. Each Academy has between two and six teachers. 8th grade academies include Quest, Talon, Sierra, and Inspiration. 7th grade academies include Key, Legacy, Odyssey, and Journey.
The API is one of the highest in all of California. Spring View Middle School is made up of seven academies. In eighth grade, there is: Titan, Discovery, and Omega. In seventh, the academies are: Meridian, Lighthouse, Galaxy and Zenith. Each academy had two-six teachers.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
education district serving the Rocklin
Rocklin, California
Rocklin is a city in Placer County, California located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento. It shares borders with Roseville, Loomis, and Lincoln...
area. It consists of twelve elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and the Rocklin Alternative Education Center.
Rocklin Elementary is the oldest school in the district, although its location has changed a few times. Parker Whitney is the oldest school in the district that has maintained same location. The newest school is Sunset Ranch Elementary school in the Whitney Ranch area, which opened for students in August 2010.
History
In 2008, a grades 7–12 charter schoolCharter school
Charter schools are primary or secondary schools that receive public money but are not subject to some of the rules, regulations, and statutes that apply to other public schools in exchange for some type of accountability for producing certain results, which are set forth in each school's charter...
called Western Sierra Collegiate Academy requested twice of Rocklin Unified School District for permission to use its facilities at either Whitney or Rocklin High School. An August 20 district board meeting, the Rocklin Unified School District's trustees unanimously denied the charter school the permission it sought. Superintendent Kevin Brown backed the district's decision. The administration of the district's charter Rocklin Academy, however, supported the creation of what would be the district's fourth charter school. Rocklin Academy brought the matter to the California Department of Education
California Department of Education
The California Department of Education is a California agency that oversees public education. The department oversees funding and testing, and holds local educational agencies accountable for student achievement...
, which deliberated on 12 March 2009. The academy was approved, and was able to rent space previously occupied by Sierra Christian Academy. This location was chosen due to RUSD's intransigence in providing suitable facilities, the need to begin the 2009/2010 school year, and to stay within budget for facilities rental. Both Rocklin Academy campuses are tenants of Rocklin School District, paying fair market rates for schools that would otherwise be generating debt, rather than revenue. WSCA sought to be a paying tenant as well.
Cobblestone Elementary School
Cobblestone Elementary School's goal is to create and maintain a caring environment which promotes self esteem in all students. To achieve this goal Cobblestone welcomes families to become part of the educational process though the School Site Council or the PTC.There are several programs offered at Cobblestone. The Art Docent program, which is run by parent volunteers, is available for every classroom. Each student participates in the VAPA program (Visual and Performing Arts), where they create artwork using various mediums. There is also a band program for any student wishing to learn a musical instrument, and a physical education
Physical education
Physical education or gymnastics is a course taken during primary and secondary education that encourages psychomotor learning in a play or movement exploration setting....
program run by school staff.
Sunset Ranch Elementary School
Sunset Ranch opened to new students in August 2010 and now boasts enrollment of over 500 K-6 students in the Whitney Ranch subdivision. Including only 46 sixth graders.Granite Oaks Middle School
Rocklin High School
-Instrumental Music:* Concert Band* Symphonic Band* String Orchestra* Guitar Lab* Piano Lab* Jazz BandDespite not having a marching band, RHS has a very significant instrumental music program. Most of the RHS instrumental reputation comes from its extracurricular groups, such as the pep band, who...
.
In Granite Oaks, the principal as of 2009 is Mr. Holmes, and the vice principal is Mr. Stewart. The Academic Performance Index
Academic Performance Index
The Academic Performance Index is a measurement of academic performance and progress of individual schools in California, United States. It is one of the main components of the Public Schools Accountability Act passed by the California legislature in 1999...
(API) is one of the highest in all of California, according to the California Department of Education.
Granite Oaks Middle School is made up of Academies. Each Academy has between two and six teachers. 8th grade academies include Quest, Talon, Sierra, and Inspiration. 7th grade academies include Key, Legacy, Odyssey, and Journey.
Spring View Middle School
As of 2010, Spring View Middle School's principal is Mr. Martin Flowers and the vice principal is Mr. Davis Stewart.The API is one of the highest in all of California. Spring View Middle School is made up of seven academies. In eighth grade, there is: Titan, Discovery, and Omega. In seventh, the academies are: Meridian, Lighthouse, Galaxy and Zenith. Each academy had two-six teachers.
High schools
- Rocklin High SchoolRocklin High School-Instrumental Music:* Concert Band* Symphonic Band* String Orchestra* Guitar Lab* Piano Lab* Jazz BandDespite not having a marching band, RHS has a very significant instrumental music program. Most of the RHS instrumental reputation comes from its extracurricular groups, such as the pep band, who...
- Whitney High SchoolWhitney High School (Rocklin, California)Whitney High School is a public magnet school located in the southern Placer County city of Rocklin, California, a settlement in the northern Sacramento metropolitan area. Whitney is one of two high schools in Rocklin Unified School District; its counterpart is Rocklin High School...