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Rancho miragehigh school

Informational PresentationSlide2

Media AttentionLike us on Facebook: Rancho Mirage High SchoolRancho Mirage High School Athletics

Rancho Mirage High School FootballRancho Mirage Rattlers HS Basketball

Rancho Mirage High School Dance

Rancho Mirage High School Cheer Team

Rattler Choirs and Musical TheatreRancho Mirage High School ASB

RM Chamber, Rotary, and City Council

ROTC Luncheon

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Parent

NightsSlide3

What is Unique about RMHSThe only high school in Rancho MirageNew facility fully completed, no construction

Performing arts center with a pathway focused on performance theatreCulinary arts pathway with an industry standard

facility and dining areaWireless capability throughout the campus

An opportunity to start new traditions and school

cultureSlide4

LogosSlide5

Principal’s PhilosophyRelentless focus on student achievementHigh expectations for staff and student achievement and activity involvement

Accountability and responsibility – academic, social, and behavioralUnwavering

Ethic of CareSchool Spirit and Pride

Communication and Visibility

Professional and collaborativeHonesty, Respect, and IntegritySlide6

Mission and VisionThe Mission and Vision of Rancho Mirage High School will be refined by the staff, students and community. The following are the district mission, district goals, and administrative vision for the planning and opening of RMHS. District

MissionStudents will graduate from high school prepared and motivated to succeed in their chosen career and higher education, ultimately contributing to the common good. This mission is to be accomplished through the beliefs and focus of the Palm Springs Unified School District. Slide7

District GoalsAll students in PSUSD will meet grade level proficiency in standards in the core academic subjects as measured by the California Standards Test (CST).

All English Language Learners will advance one level per year in English Language proficiency as measured by the California English Language Development

Test. All

students will attend school every day and graduate from high

school. *These goals are accomplished through highly effective, research-based first teaching, strategic and intensive intervention, and data-driven collaboration (PLCs) that informs instruction. Slide8

Vision for StudentsPersonal and Social ResponsibilityVision for Parents and CommunityParent

and Community ResponsibilityVision for School

Responsibility for a Safe and Secure

Environment

Vision for Staff and LeadershipTeacher and Administrative ResponsibilityRMHS VisionSlide9

Vision for StudentsRMHS expects all students to work toward graduation and successful transition to college or career. All students are welcomed into a school culture that encourages individuality and expects co-curricular participation in order to foster a sense of belonging. By participating in this educational community, students acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will serve them today and in the future.

Personal and Social Responsibility - to achieve these qualities students:Develop strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills;

Develop lifelong learning skills; Treat all members with respect, dignity, and sensitivity;

Practice integrity in all endeavors; Slide10

Vision for Parents and CommunityRMHS is a working partnership of students, parents, staff and community members who effectively communicate to meet the educational needs of its students.

Parent and Community Responsibility – to achieve academic and social success, opportunities are available to:Actively participate in the student’s education to increase student attendance, participation, and enhance student/community involvement;

Become familiar with the school community to ensure that each student is actively engaged in learning and taking advantage of the available academic, career technical, athletic, extracurricular, and support programs;

Become familiar with district and state graduation requirements, college entrance requirements, and essential skills that foster career success;

Develop partnerships between the business, government, and school community;Slide11

Vision for SchoolRMHS provide students with a safe and secure learning environment characterized by responsible, respectful and ethical behavior by the entire school community:Safe and Secure Environment by:

Providing facilities at schools that optimize student opportunity and learning;Supplementing academic curricula with character-building and support programs;

Implementing and regularly updating safe school, emergency preparedness and response plans.Slide12

Vision for Staff and LeadershipRMHS is a professional learning community that ensures that all students learn at high levels through a collaborative culture and an ambitious vision for student success.

Teacher and Administrative Responsibility – to help students achieve their full potential the staff of the school ensure:Relentless focus on student achievement;

Engagement of all students in an active learning environment;

Participation in co-curricular activities;

Creation of a collaborative and professional school culture;Active engagement in collaborative decision making that improves student achievement; Creation of a culture by which professionals continuously improve their individual and collective professional practice and seek professional learning experiences that enable them to meet the 21st century needs of all students;Support for peers to improve through shared responsibility and mutual accountability;Active communication exits among the administration, staff, students, parents, and community;Slide13

Administrator ResponsibilitiesRelentlessly focus on student achievementCreate a collaborative and professional school culture

Create a strong and empowered leadership teamProvide

professional development that improves our collective capacityImpact the actions and effectiveness of teachers in the classroom

Ensure

that staff receives ongoing evidence of how well all students are learningCreate a satisfying and fulfilling professional environmentCreate a culture by which professionals continuously improve their individual and collective professional practiceSlide14

Teacher ResponsibilitiesEnsure that all students learn at high levels Participate

in the development of a collaborative cultureCreate

an ambitious vision of success for all studentsPurposefully

plan by knowing the learning outcome and success criteria for each lesson

Engage all students in an active learning environmentSupport peers to improve through shared responsibility and mutual accountabilityAlways question, “what is best for student learning”Participate in co-curricular activities

Effectively communicate with familiesSlide15

Academic RequirementsAcademic Area

RMHS Credits

English40

Math (includes meeting Algebra requirement)

20BiologyPhysical Science

1010

World History

10

US History

10

Civics

5

Economics

5

Fine Art / Foreign Language / CTE

10

Physical Education

20

Health – Completion Flag / Activity

0

Electives

85

Total

225

HSEE ELA

Pass

HSEE MATH

PassSlide16

CurriculumENGLISH.............................................. 40 Credits

ELA SupportEnglish I CP or English I Honors

English II CP or English II HonorsEnglish III CP or AP English Language

CSU-ERWC or AP English Literature

MATHEMATICS................................. 20 CreditsMath SupportAlgebra IGeometry or Geometry Honors

Advanced Algebra or Advanced Algebra HonorsStatistics or AP Statistics

Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus Honors

AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus

BC

SOCIAL STUDIES

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30 Credits

World History or AP European History

U.S. History or AP U.S. History

Economics or AP Macro-Economics

Government or AP Government

SCIENCE............................................

20 Credits

(Must include one physical and one life science course)

Earth Science

Biology, Biology Honors, or AP Biology

Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, or AP Chemistry

Physics, Physics Honors, or AP Physics

Environmental Science or AP Environmental Science

Advanced Biology Human Anatomy

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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20 Credits

PE 9

PE - Dance

Athletic PESlide17

CurriculumWORLD LANGUAGE, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, OR CTE…...10 Credits

World Language Includes: (Based on Staffing)

Spanish I, II, III,Spanish for Spanish Speakers

AP Spanish Language or AP Spanish Literature

French I, II, III,AP French Language or AP French LiteratureGerman I, II, III, AP German Language or AP German LiteratureLatin I, II, III, AP Latin

Performing Arts Includes:

Band I, II, III, IV

Choir

I, II, III, IV

Concert Band

Concert

Choir

Band Percussion

Chamber

Singers

Symphonic Winds

Theatre

I, II, III, IV

Jazz Ensemble

Dance

II, III

AP Music Theory

Dance Ensemble

Career Technical Education (CTE) Includes

:

Culinary Arts I, II, III, IV

Technical Theatre I, II, III, IV

ELECTIVES............................

85 Credits

Choose extra courses in any subject

Academic Decathlon

ASB - Clubs and Advisors

ASB - Leadership

AVID 9, 10, 11, and Senior Seminar

Digital Media Production

Freshman Seminar - Academic Probation

Publications / Yearbook

Psychology or AP Psychology

ROTC

Work ExperienceSlide18

Performing Arts PathwayStudents will have the opportunity to explore their area of interest (theatre, band, choir, and dance) as well as participate in synchronized musical theatre productions.

This pathway includes a sequence of Career Technical Education (CTE) courses (set design, sound and lighting, and stage production) combined with a rigorous course of study in the core academic areas.Slide19
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Culinary Arts PathwayStudents will prepare to advance into college, technical trade school, or job opportunity in the culinary industry. This pathway

 includes a sequence of Career Technical Education (CTE) courses combined with a rigorous course of study in the core academic areas.  Slide21
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FacilitiesNine BuildingsAdministration

Library / Media Center

English and Social StudiesMath and science

Performing arts center

GymnasiumCafeteria Central plantStadium Concession

Parking

areas for students, staff, and visitorsSlide23

Performing Arts Center600-seat theatreBlack

Box theatreOrchestra

pit

Supporting cast areas

Band and choir roomsState of the art sound systemScene and costume design roomsVideo editing and recording labSlide24

Culinary Arts CenterCommercial Culinary KitchenDining Classroom.Slide25

Classrooms and Media CenterAudio-visual equipmentProjectors

High speed data

Built in caseworkTechnology labs

Electric motorized screens

Science labs with chemical resistant countertops, sinks, gas, and additional powerSlide26

Athletic Facilities1 Football

stadium with concessions1 Track

1

Football practice field

1 Gymnasium1 Auxiliary gymnasium2 Soccer fields

2 Baseball fields

2

Softball fields

8

Basketball courts

8

Tennis courts

1

Wrestling room

1

Dance

room

All-weather TrackSlide27

Tentative Extra-CurricularMarching bandPerformance band

Performance choirJazz ensemble

Concert choirChamber singers

Dance ensemble

CheerleadingPublicationsSpeech competitionAthleticsASBAVID

Academic clubsService clubs

Academic

decathlon

Mock trial

Peer tutoring

ROTCSlide28

Parent OpportunitiesSchool Site Council (SSC)English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)

Athletic BoostersParent Connect Volunteer Opportunities

Daily greetingClassroom assistance

Supervision

AthleticsChaperoneSlide29

RMHS BoundarySlide30

Boundary / Transfer InformationPSUSD is an Open Enrollment District:PSUSD is requiring that all students entering grades 9 and 10 in the 2013/14 school year who wish to attend a school other than RMHS to

complete a transfer request between January 7, 2013 and February 7, 2013. 

All transfer request applications must be submitted electronically through the computer station in the Student Services office  from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 980 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.

Transfers may be revoked for poor attendance and behavior through SARB

It is the responsibility of the parent to provide transportation for the pupil.Slide31

Planning AheadStaff and Community Information MeetingsSpring and Summer – Community tours

Staffing TimelineFebruary – Initial staffing, interview process

March – June – Final staffing process

Projected Move-in and Equipment Timeline

March – Final construction completionApril 1st – Administrative Move-inApril - August – Furniture and Equipment deliveryStudent Registration

March – Non-RMHS student transfer application and course requestSlide32

Builder and consultantsContact Information

Builder - McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.Consultant groups

Architect - HDA Design Group, Inc.Interior designer – Kathy Davis & Associates

Structural engineer – Paragon Structural Design, Inc.

Mechanical engineer – Kraemer Engineering, Inc.Ken Wagner, Ed.D.Principal

kwagner@psusd.us(760) 416-6037 (temporary phone)

Julie

Arthur

Executive

Director, Facilities

Planning

and Development

jarthur@psusd.us

Mike

Sattley

Project

Manager

msattley@psusd.us