Governor John R. Rogers High School
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| Rogers High School |
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| Motto | "Every Day For Every Kid" |
| Established | 1968 |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Scott Brittain |
| Students | 1,700+ (2006-2007) |
| Grades | 10–12 |
| Location | Puyallup, Washington USA |
| District | Puyallup School District |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Navy Blue, Columbia Blue, White |
| Mascot | Ram |
| Newspaper | The Commoner |
| Website | [1] |
Governor John R. Rogers High School is known for its continued interest in innovation and its ability to seceded with ideas where others have failed. This has happened because of the school in which Rogers is. A school of great academic achievement, strength as a whole, and an understanding of others. This is what makes Governor John R. Rogers High School...
Governor John R. Rogers High School is a high school in the Puyallup School District. Commonly referred to as "Rogers" or "RHS," the high school was named after Washington State governor John Rankin Rogers.
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[edit] innovation
Rogers High School understands that innovation is the key to teaching and learning. Rogers teachers use ground breaking methods to help students understand material and apply it to everyday life. In order to make this happen Rogers High School uses the highest standard of learning and academic support, the Rogers High School staff participates in monthly staff development sessions as well as go to conferences around the country to learn strategies that enhance reading, writing, mathematics, and assets development. The staff has developed an integrated building improvement plan, directed toward student success, as well as department and individual teacher plans.
The mission of Rogers High School is to “provide a quality educational experience for all students every day.”
Such quality education for every student will include:
Opportunities to develop creativity and the basic learning skills of writing, computing, speaking, listening, and reasoning.
Preparation for future learning opportunities in other schools, the work force, and beyond.
Development of the skills and perceptions necessary to be effective in the primary adult roles of a global society, including family, friendship, work, recreation, and community service.
To accomplish this mission, the Rogers High School staff is committed to ensure that:
Every student will have the opportunity to develop his or her academic abilities to a personal level of excellence.
Every student will have a safe and positive social environment in which to function as a young adult.
Every student will be taught positive principles of physical and mental health and have the opportunity to practice them.
Every student will be taught the principles of high moral character, which every student and staff member will be expected to practice.
Every learning activity will build toward and/or cultivate the unique traits of analysis, evaluation, problem-solving and creativity.
[edit] Governor John Rankin Rogers
Governor John Rankin Rogers, for whom Puyallup’s second high school has been named, introduced into American education a new principle which provided an elementary education to every child in the state regardless of the status of the child’s family or community. The Barefoot Schoolboy Law, which was sponsored by John Rogers during his tenure in the lower house of state congress, provided state financial aid to the various school systems throughout the state. This law provided a tax of not more than four mills or a minimum of $6 per student. The amount per child was increased by subsequent legislatures. This law, which was the first of its kind anywhere in the nation, was designed to alleviate the conflict between wealthy districts, and their adequate education program, and the underprivileged areas which had very poor facilities. This ideal was later employed in many states throughout the nation. The beginning of Roger’s political career in Washington came when, in 894, he was elected by Puyallup and other portions of Pierce County to the State House of Representatives. In the legislative session of 1895, he sponsored several important bills, the most influential of which was the Barefoot Schoolboy Law. The next year, Rogers was elected governor and was consecutively reelected in 1990. Born September 4, 183 in Brunswick, Main, Rogers first learned the druggist’s trade. This former governor then practiced pharmacy in Mississippi until, in 1861 when disillusioned with the session movement, Rogers moved to Illinois. Following an inclination towards agriculture, Rogers then moved to Kansas where he first secured local office. In 1887 he founded and edied the Kansas Commoner. Moving to Puyallup in 1890, Rogers dealt in real estate and operated a mercantile business. Sanding over six feet tall, Rogers was in some ways quite striking. A large, drooping mustache set off the bold features of his face. Rogers died while in office of an attack of pneumonia. His impact lead to Governor John R. Rogers High School to be build.
[edit] Governor John R. Rogers High School
Governor John R. Rogers High School was just an idea started in the minds of the Puyallup School District leadership. Build in 1968 Rogers has grown to become one of the most recognized schools in the State of Washington. Rogers is build on 43 acre site with a breath taking view of Mount Rainier. With its wide layout and laid back atmosphere it feels like a small college campus. Rogers High School is home to more then 64 instructional spaces, 6 computer labs, 6 laboratory classrooms, a greenhouse, swimming pool, a gymnasium, performing arts center, and commons area. A global village is also at Rogers, comprised of 12 portables representing countries and languages around the world.
The campus is very user-friendly; people feel welcome and safe on our campus. The layout incorporates a student services center in the middle of campus that includes the counseling and career center, nurse’s office, attendance office, bookkeeper’s office, security office and library. There is a large commons/cafeteria used for every variety of activities and functions. Our academic learning labs are very conducive for higher learning. Every classroom includes a telephone, intercom system, computer, television and VCR with broadcast capabilities, document camera, projector and comfortable furniture.
The physical facility rivals any high school campus in the State of Washington. Students and staff take pride in this fact as they organize campus clean-ups and “Adopt-a-Space” campaigns to maintain the campus.
The comprehensive academic program at Rogers High School includes a full range of courses aimed at meeting the diverse learning needs and abilities of each student, from special education and remediation classes to regular programs and college preparatory courses. A number of college credit options exist for students, such as running start classes at local community colleges and dual credit courses that offer college credit for high school courses. Seniors in need of a credit(s) in order to graduate may even complete an after-school online course(s) through the NovaNet program. In addition to a range of ability-level and interest-focused courses in the core academic areas, Rogers High School supports a sizable number of elective offerings such as art, music, drama, debate, world language, business and marketing, leadership, teaching careers, and medical science. In addition, unique career pathway programs (called magnet programs in the Puyallup School District) include JROTC, plant science, ACE academy (construction and drafting), and welding. Rogers High School is a member of the Pierce County Consortium and follows its comprehensive pathway model: Arts & Communications, Business & Marketing, Engineering & Technology, Health & Human Services, and Science & Natural Resources. Students who complete a two-year sequence of courses within their pathway earn pathway honor cords for graduation.
The Rogers High School Culminating Project, implemented over ten years ago--well ahead of the upcoming state requirement, has received recognition around the state as an exemplary model of a learning experience. The project is now a non-credit-bearing, unified requirement across the Puyallup School District. Students complete four components as a prelude to graduation: a community experience, a research paper, a portfolio, and a presentation.
Rogers High School is a true model for extra and co-curricular programs in the comprehensive high school. The central feature of the Rogers programs is a wholehearted dedication by students, staff, parents, and community in the Four As (Academics, Athletics, Activities, and the Arts). In fact, one of the longest-standing traditions at Rogers High School is our annual celebration of each of the A’s during the Prides of March. And there is much to celebrate as over 75% of the student body is involved in some form of extra or co-curricular activity or athletics!
The full range of activities at Rogers High School helps to ensure that there is a connection to school for each student, everyday. We currently have 34 clubs available to our students. The choices range from service organizations like Rambassadors and Key Club, to academically-focused groups like Honor Society and Debate, from career-oriented associations like DECA and VICA, to ethnic diversity clubs including the Multicultural Club and various world language clubs. In addition to the wide variety of clubs and their activities, the all-school activities program includes such highlights as a week-long Homecoming event, an annual Winter Assembly celebrating the arts, the Prides of March, Mayfest and Senior Ball. Diversity is truly celebrated at Rogers and students are empowered by organizing a variety of learning opportunities such as “Mix It Up” days, amazing MLK celebrations, movie nights, and cultural food fairs. Last spring Rogers High School hosted the first annual Diversity Symposium, a community-wide event.
The arts programs at Rogers are flourishing as well. Our music program is known statewide for its excellence, and Ram musicians regularly receive superior ratings at contests, placements in state honor groups, and a host of other awards. In fact, our choir has been awarded the 4A Academic State championship in three of the last five years.
We have 10 WIAA sanctioned sports in which we compete in the 4A South Puget Sound League. The athletic program at Rogers, which involves 40% of the total student population, has been highly competitive throughout the history of the school, and Ram athletes frequently participate in post-season play. In addition to several Academic State Championship teams and SPSL Sportsmanship awards, the Rogers High School Girls Swim Team has won back-to-back state championships in 02-03 and 03-04. This strong program of arts, activities, and athletics helps to ensure that Ram Pride is alive and well at Rogers High School!
[edit] Academics
Between the four comprehensive high schools in the district, Rogers ranks third in test scores. In the 2005-2006 school year, 10th graders showed 86.8% competency in Reading, 57.4% in Math, 84.4% in Writing and 29.8% in Science[2] on the WASL.
[edit] Athletics
Rogers currently competes in the South Puget Sound League's south division, which also includes rivals Puyallup, Emerald Ridge, and Bethel. This division falls under the 4A classification, which is for the largest schools in the state. Rogers is known for being strong in all sports.
Football
Rogers has qualified for the state playoffs for football 10 times. Their best finish came 1979 when they finished 2nd in state, losing to Mt. Tahoma in the state championship game.
Notable Rogers players:
- Brandon Gibson WR: Currently starting for Washington State University
- Ryan Bush OG: Currently playing for University of Washington
- Chad Eaton DT: Played at Washington State before having a successful career in the NFL with the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, and Dallas Cowboys
Basketball
Rogers consistently competes in postseason play, most recently making it to the state tournament in 2001. Also important to note is it's success at the collegiate and professional levels in producing managers.
Former Rogers Managers include:
- Ryan Carr: former Head Manager for Indiana University under Bobby Knight, now a scout for the Indiana Pacers
- Joshua Shake: Current Head Manager for the University of Southern California under Tim Floyd
Water Polo
The Rogers Water Polo Team has grown rapidly in the recent years. It is considered more of a club than an official school sport. The 2004 season was one of the most succesful they have ever had winning 4th place at the state championship. Many believe that they were a destined 1st place team. The summer before the 2004 season, a math teacher argued that the coach did not properly communicate with the school in regards to meetings, games, etc. As a result, the former coach was fired and the teacher's husband soon replaced him. The team eventually fell apart due to poor coaching and lack of devotion from the coach. The team however was able to receive 4th place that year.
Wrestling
Rogers has had a lot of recent success in wrestling. With multiple athletes placing highly at State, the team has consistently been in the top 10.
State Results:
2007: 6th in state
2006: 6th in state
2005: 9th in state
2004: 4th in state
2003: 4th in state
Rogers also won 3 consecutive regional championships and was undefeated in duel meet action for nearly 3 years before losing to rival Emerald Ridge in 2005.
Gymnastics
2007: 4th in state 2005: State champions
2004: 2nd in state, all around individual champion Lyndsay Skoda
Volleyball
7th in state in 2006, SPSL south Division winners
Girls Swimming
Rogers has one of the top swimming programs in state every year.
2004: 5th in state
2003: 1st in state
2002: 1st in state
2001: 2nd in state
Notable Rogers swimmers:
Megan Rains: Currently swimming for Texas A&M, 8 time state champion
Jesika Heidloff: Currently swimming for University of Arkansas
Emily Strous: Currently swimming for the University of Arizona
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[edit] Music
Rogers High School has also been known for its strong music programs. Its bands, choirs, and orchestras have won many honors, and many individual musicians have placed very highly in state solo and ensemble competitions.
The Rogers High School's audition only concert choir were recently labeled the academic state champions (highest average GPA) out of all choirs in the WIAA 4A Classification. The choir also won the award in the 2004-2005 school year.
[edit] Commencement
Commencement, or graduation, is held every year at the Puyallup Fairgrounds. Due to the size of each graduating class and their audience, the ceremony cannot be held anywhere on school grounds. Along with the other two puyallup high schools, every other year one high school holds their graduation in the afternoon, while the other holds theirs at the same location in the evening, on the same day.
