Rockwall High School
Superintendent
Dr. John “JJ” Villarreal
RHS Leadership
Dr. Courtney Gober
Principal
Dr. Stephen Davis
Associate
Mr. Richard Terry
Associate
Mr. Bart Walters
(A-G)
Ms. Michelle Kindred
(H-O)
Ms. Shanon Zais
(P-Z)
Counselors
Katie Duran
Lead, H-I
Beth Morrison
A-Coo
Kim Gamble
Cop-G
Luke Hurst
J-N
Michael Jones
O-So
Kristie Szafranski
Sp-Z
The mission of Rockwall
Independent School District is to
be an exemplary educational entity
fostering excellence in all areas and
focusing on academic success.
http://www.rockwallisd.com/rockwall/
Tel. (972) 771-7339
Rockwall, TX 75087
College Code: 445952
Fax. (972) 772-2013
District & Community
Grading System
Grade Point System
The Rockwall Independent School
District is located 25 miles northeast of
Dallas on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard
in suburban Rockwall County.
Class rank, cumulative from the beginning
of ninth grade, is based upon the final
semester grades. The grade average is
based upon a 5.0 weighed scale using
academic core courses of English, Math,
Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language,
all Pre-AP and AP courses and electives.
The district encompasses 102 square
miles, approximately 70 percent of Rockwall County, and a mix of residential,
commercial, and agricultural use properties. The district is bounded on three
sides by Collin, Dallas, and Kaufman counties.
Approximately 35,000 people live in
the district. The geographic area includes
the cities of Rockwall, Heath, McLendonChisholm, parts of Fate, Rowlett, and
surrounding rural areas.
Wilkerson-Sancers Stadium
Mission Statement
901 Yellowjacket Ln.
graduates go on to post secondary
Ethnic Profile
instruction. Rockwall High School
is fully accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and
Schools and the Texas Education
Agency.
Rockwall High School is a
comprehensive public high school
for grades 9-12. Enrollment for
the 2015-2016 school year was
approximately 2,500 students in
grades 9-12.
State
Modified
100
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.5
99
5.9
5.4
4.9
4.4
98
5.8
5.3
4.8
4.3
97
5.7
5.2
4.7
4.2
96
5.6
5.1
4.6
4.1
95
5.5
5.0
4.5
4.0
94
5.4
4.9
4.4
3.9
93
5.3
4.8
4.3
3.8
92
5.2
4.7
4.2
3.7
91
5.1
4.6
4.1
3.6
90
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
89
4.9
4.4
3.9
3.4
88
4.8
4.3
3.8
3.3
87
4.7
4.2
3.7
3.2
86
4.6
4.1
3.6
3.1
85
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
84
4.4
3.9
3.4
2.9
83
4.3
3.8
3.3
2.8
82
4.2
3.7
3.2
2.7
Dual Credit
81
4.1
3.6
3.1
2.6
Dual Credit is a program that permits
qualified Rockwall High School seniors to
enroll in approved Eastfield or Collin
County Community College courses and
receive college credit while still attending
high school. College and high school
credit may be earned in English, Math, and
Social Studies courses.
80
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
79
3.9
3.4
2.9
2.4
78
3.8
3.3
2.8
2.3
77
3.7
3.2
2.7
2.2
76
3.6
3.1
2.6
2.1
75
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
74
3.4
2.9
2.4
1.9
73
3.3
2.8
2.3
1.8
72
3.2
2.7
2.2
1.7
71
3.1
2.6
2.1
1.6
70
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
69 and
below
0
0
0
0
Grading Scale
A = 90-100
C = 70-79
B = 80-89
Below 70 = Failing
Pre-Advanced Placement Courses
English I, II
Biology 1 German II, III
Geometry
Chemistry French II. III
Algebra I, II
Physics I
Spanish II, III
Pre-Calculus Art I, II
World Geography Computer Science
Advanced Placement
The School
Over 88% of Rockwall High School
AP/IB
Dual
Credit/
Pre-AP
Campus State
African American
6.2%
Hispanic
15%
White
72%
American Indian
1%
Asian
2.4%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More Races
3.1%
Economically Disadvantaged 17.3%
English Language Learners 1.1%
Special Education
7.5%
12.7%
51.3%
30%
0.4%
3.6%
0.1%
1.8%
60.4%
17.1%
8.5%
Student Achievement
Avg. SAT Scores:
2005-2006
1552
2006-2007
1549
2007-2008
1571
2008-2009
1603
2009-2010
1602
2010-2011
1564
2011-2012
1587
2012-2013
1556
2013-2014
1558
Avg. ACT Scores:
2005-2006
21.9
2006-2007
21.7
2007-2008
22.5
2008-2009
22.6
2009-2010
23.4
2010-2011
23.1
2011-2012
23.5
2012-2013
23.4
2013-2014
23.1
English III (Lang.)
English IV (Lit.)
Calculus (AB) (BC)
Biology
Chemistry
Physics I
Physics II
Physics C
Psychology
Government
World History
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Art History
U.S. History
European History
Music Theory
Computer Science
Art III, IV
Spanish IV
French IV
German IV
Statistics
Env. Science
IB Courses
English
History of the Americas
Mathematics
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Spanish
Visual Arts
Theory of Knowledge
HL (2 years)
HL (2 years)
HL (2 years)
SL (1 year)
SL (1 year)
HL (2 years)
SL (1 year)
SL (1 year)
SL (1 year)
Numerical
Grade
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2017
Endorsements & Pathways
For Class of 2018 & Beyond
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2018 & Beyond
Found.
Program
Endorse.
Program
Dist.
Achievement
English
4
4
4
4
Algebra 1
1
1
1
4
Geometry
1
1
1
1
1
3rd Year Math
1
1
1
1
1
1
Advanced Math
0
1
1
World Geography
0
1
1
Biology
1
1
1
Science/Social Studies Elective
1
0
0
IPC or Advanced Science
1
1
1
Government
0.5
0.5
0.5
3rd Year Science
1
1
1
Economics
0.5
0.5
0.5
Advanced Science
0
1
1
Foreign Language
0
2
3
U.S. History
1
1
1
Fine Arts
1
1
1
W. Geography OR W. History
1
1
1
PE
1
1
1
Government/Economics
1
1
1
Health
0.5
0.5
0.5
Foreign Language
2
2
2
Speech
0.5
0.5
0.5
Fine Arts
1
1
1
Technology
1
1
1
PE
1
1
1
Electives
7
4
3
Electives
5
7*
7*
Total
24
26
26
Total
22
26
26
Min.
Program
Rec.
Program
Dist.
Achievement
English
4
4
4
Math
3
4
Science
2
4
U.S. History
1
World History
Subject
Subject
All students must take and pass the following state
End of Course Exams: English 1, English II, Algebra I,
Biology I, U.S. History
*In order to receive a specific endorsement,
students must take 4.0 elective credits from the
same pathway.
Distinguished Achievement Program:
In addition to completing the course requirements listed in
the table above, students who wish to graduate on the
Distinguished Achievement Program must also earn 4
advanced measures. Advanced measures may be earned in
combination of any of the following methods:
All students must take and pass the following state
End of Course Exams: English 1, English II, Algebra I,
Biology I, U.S. History
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Original research and/or a project to be judged by a panel
of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project
or conducted under the direction of a mentor
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A score on the Junior PSAT that qualifies a student for
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College dual credit or concurrent enrollment: Student
must earn a grade of 3.0 or higher Articulated College
Credit Program: Students must complete the coherent
sequence of technical courses (two or more courses for
three or more credits) while in high school
Science, Technology,
Engineering, Math
(STEM)
Public Service
Business & Industry
At least 12 college hours with a grade of 3.0 or higher
on a 4.0 scale
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Earn an associate degree in high school
Bilingualism/Biliteracy
3 or better on AP Exam/4 or better on IB Exam
Outstanding performance on PSAT, PLAN, ACT, or
SAT
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Earn a nationally or internationally recognized
business or industry certification or license
Pathways to
Endorsement
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Arts & Humanities
Placement Exam
recognition as a Commended Scholar or higher by the
National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the
National Hispanic Scholar Program of the College Board;
or as part of the National Achievement
Scholarship Program
Multidisciplinary
Distinguished Achievement Program:
For the Distinguished Achievement Program, students are
to complete the course requirements listed above with
Algebra II being one of the math credits.
Performance Acknowledgements:
Students may earn “Performance Acknowledgements” on
their diploma by achieving any of the following:
A score of 3 or higher on a College Board Advanced
Endorsement
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Four by Four
Advanced Courses
Aerospace Engineering
Dual Credit Engineering
Computer Science
Combination STEM
Robotics
Education & Training
Health Science
Law & Public Safety
Agricultural Technology
Architecture
Audio Video Production
Automotive Technology—
Dual Credit
Business Management
Computer Technologies
Culinary Arts
Dual Credit Architecture and
Green Design
Fashion Design
Finance
Graphic Design
Journalism OR Newspaper
Marketing &
Entrepreneurship
Veterinary Medicine/
Animal Systems
Web Technologies
Band
Ceramics
Choir
Dance
Drawing Arts
English
Orchestra
Painting
Piano
Sculpture
Social Studies OR IB Social
Studies
Theatre
World Languages