Rocky Mountain High School
Setting and Context
•Location: 1300 W Swallow Road, Fort Collins!
•In a friendly neighborhood setting off of Shields
•1 of 10 High Schools in Poudre School District
•Opened in 1973 and was expanded and renovated during the 1994–95 school year
•72% of the 126 licensed staff members hold advanced degrees
•Average 32 students per class
•Average 500 students per grade
•83% of graduating students continue onto higher learning programs
•Mission:
Rocky Mountain High School inspires, guides, and supports our students, faculty and staff to reach their maximum potential in a caring, challenging and safe environment.
In accordance with the tradition of the "Lobo Way," we, the Rocky Mountain High School community, believe:
~ in the value and dignity of each individual
~ in the development of intellectual and creative skills
~ in the importance of self-discovery
~ in equal opportunity for learning
~ in preparation for life's work and lifelong learning
~ in a safe environment
~ in opportunities for service to society
~ that all members are empowered through participation
~ that education thrives in a democratic environment
WE ARE COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE FOR ALL.
The culture at Rocky fits my education style like a glove. I spent some time subbing as an integrated para educator here and this is when I fell in love with the community.