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Principal |
Ted Poore email the principal |
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Awards |
Level 5 (Exemplary) acreditation by Ms. State Dept. of Ed. (2006), Same (2007), Same (2008) |
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Special features |
special education program |
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Scheduling features |
block scheduling |
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Dress code |
Dress code |
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School Mission
- To create an atomsphere in which students can transition successfully into high school by providing the best opportunities for academic, athletic, and artistic expression, and "real world" experiences.
| Curriculum |
- Foreign language(s) taught: Spanish.
- Special education programs designed specifically for students with autism, language or speech impairment and specific learning disabilities.
- 0-10% of students receive special education services.
- This school has a particular instructional focus on career exploration or preparation.
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Instructional Program Highlights
- Increasing Depth of Knowlege for assessment and instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Understanding By Design
| Activities and Sports |
- Girls sports: basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and volleyball.
- Boys sports: basketball, baseball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and track.
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Beta Club--90 or above average required; Student Government Association--chosen by student election; Spanish Club; Students Against Dangerous Decisions (SADD) and Student Wellness Alert Team (SWAT).
- This school has the following art(s) programs: band, theater/drama, chorus, drawing/painting and dance.
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Parent and Community Support
- Parent-Teacher Organization. Business Partners in Education(PIE). Active Parent
Other news or notes
- Rosa Scott is a 9th grade only high school. We have approximately 575 students currently. Each spring semester we conduct a program we call The Real World @ Rosa which is a week-long reality fair that helps students make connections between their current academic standing with their future career/lifestyle expections.
| College and Work Preparation |
- 40-59% of graduates go to 2-year colleges.
- 40-59% of graduates go to 4-year colleges.
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| Technology and Facilities |
- 3 students per computer.
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- This school offers wireless internet (wi-fi) access to students.
- This school was established in 2004.
- District provides transportation to this school.
- This school was built in 2004.
- Recent or upcoming renovations: Our school was new in 2004.
- Gymnasium and physical education facilities: Gymnasium houses all of our PE classes and provides a pracitce and game facility for our basketball teams. The gymnasium also has a stage for performances and assemblies. We also have a workout/weight room for PE and athletic teams.
- Library facilities: Multimedia center with computers available for individual or classroom use. Includes our Java Jag Cafe where refreshments (frappachinos) are offered occasionally. Casual reading areas including recliners are also available for students and staff. Our library has a very inviting atmosphere.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Entering students typically come from: Madison Middle School; Madison Crossing Middle School and Flora Middle School.
- Graduates typically go to: Madison Central High School.
- Students at this school enroll primarily because they live within the school's attendance boundary.
- Most of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: After school or lunchtime detentions; In-school suspension; closed campus;
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- Regular classroom hours: 8:15 am to 3:20 pm.
- Principal has been at this school for 5 years.
- Principal has 25 years of experience.
- Foreign language(s) spoken by staff: French and Spanish.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 01/14/2009. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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