Rockingham County Schools
| Rockingham County Schools |
Striving. Achieving. Excelling. |
| Type and location |
| Grades |
K-12 |
| Established |
1993 |
| District Info |
| Superintendent |
Rodney Shotwell |
| Schools |
26 |
| Budget |
$111,291,363 |
| Students and staff |
| Staff |
1, 161 |
| Other information |
| Website |
Rockingham County Schools |
Rockingham County Schools is the public school district in Rockingham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
General information
Administrative officers
- Dr. Rodney Shotwell, Superintendent
- Mr. Bill Holcomb, Associate Superintendent, Administrative Services
- Dr. Jean Steverson, Assistant Superintendent, Support Services
- Nakia Hardy, Assistant Superintendent, K-12 Curriculum and Instruction
- Mr. David Wise, Assistant Superintendent, Finance
- Dr. Cary Atkins, Executive Director, Human Resources
School board
| Member[1] |
District |
| Nell Rose |
District 3 |
| Amanda Bell |
District 1 |
| Wayne Kirkman |
District 4 |
| Vacant |
District 6 |
| Elaine McCollum |
District 5 |
| Penny Owens |
District 2 |
| Nicole Penn |
At-Large |
| Steve Smith |
At-Large |
| Reida Drum |
At-Large |
| Ron Price |
At-Large |
| Lorie McKinney |
At-Large |
Drivers' education
Rockingham County Schools offer driver's education to anyone 14 ½ or older who qualifies. The classroom and behind the wheel needs to qualify for a Learner's permit are all offered free of charge. The classes are held both during the school term, as well as limited offerings in the summer.[2]
Communities In School
Communities in Schools is a non-profit organization that works with the schools to keep children focused on staying in, and doing well in school. This offers younger children the opportunity to have a mentor that helps them work through problems they are having in school and at home. All of their services are free, and many of the high school level students are encouraged to volunteer, making this an effort from the high school level all the way down to the elementary school level.[3]
Academic curriculum
- The following is the Academic Standards of Rockingham County Schools according to their website:
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- "All 26 schools in Rockingham County are part of the North Carolina's ABC's Testing and Accountability Model. Our schools collaborate regularly to provide high-quality, rigorous instruction for all students. Rockingham County Schools have a strong emphasis in reading. These fundamental concepts are integrated in all core and co-curricular areas. Math and science are taught using inquiry based instruction with hands-on activities for students. In addition, we have a well-rounded Cultural Arts Program and Career and Technical Education Program for all students. Furthermore our schools offer a wide variety of instructional and extracurricular programs to students. In addition to the North Carolina Standard Course of Students, students have the opportunity to enroll in electives to enrich their educational experience.Furthermore our schools offer a wide variety of instructional and extracurricular programs to students. In addition to the North Carolina Standard Course of Students, students have the opportunity to enroll in electives to enrich their educational experience." [4]
Elementary schools
The stated academic goals of the elementary schools in Rockingham County focus mainly on math and reading. The school system thrives to integrate these two academic fields into the curriculum. They also try to shape ethically and morally sound children as well as forming close relationships with the parents of the children. Another goal of these schools is to use 21st century technology to the fullest extent possible.[5]
Middle schools
The stated goals of the middle schools in Rockingham County are similar to elementary schools because of the focus on math and reading. However, the primary goal of middle school is to fully prepare the students for high school and their future careers. The teachers and administration are focused on achieving this goal. The schools also strive to further create good students by building both character and work ethics. As well as doing all this, the schools try to help students find and portray each student's individual talents.[6]
High schools
The stated goal of all high schools in Rockingham County is to prepare students for their future ambitions. No matter what their future ambitions are, the high schools have specific programs in order to prepare the students for their post-graduate plans. Whether a student wants to attend a university, technical college, community college, or pursue a career immediately after graduation, the high schools provide students with knowledge and experience in order to prepare them for the "real world". [7]
Academically Gifted Program
Rockingham County offers an Academically and/or Intellectually Gifted program for students. The program is designed to meet the educational needs of all gifted students in Rockingham County. The program also forces students to think critically and solve problems, while also addressing social issues that many gifted children have. Students are classified as academically gifted if they show high performance capabilities in intellectual areas. The A.I.G. program begins in elementary school and continues through middle school. Once in high school, honors classes are offered to meet the needs of the intellectually gifted children.[8]
Title I
Thirteen elementary schools in Rockingham County have been designated as Title 1 schools. The Title 1 program is a federal program created through the No Child Left Behind Act. Schools are designated as Title 1 if they have not met their Adequate Yearly Progress goals for 2 or more years. Once a school is given Title I funding, special programs are created in order to provide necessary aid to students. Some of these programs include Thinking Maps and other graphic organizers, Balanced Literacy approach, including small group Guided Reading instruction using Leveled Books, Wilson Reading and Foundations, Math Foundations, ActivBoards, and the DPI/Rockingham County Writing Plan. Computerized programs such as Orchard, Harcourt Reading and Math, Think Link Learning and Accelerated Reader are also used. [9]
Statistics
Demographics
(as of the 2008-2009 school year)
| Ethnicity |
Percentage |
| White |
65.4% |
| African American |
23% |
| Hispanic |
6.8% |
| Other and multiple ethnicities |
4.9% |
SAT test scores
Average SAT scores
|
Critical reading |
Mathematics |
Writing skills |
Total |
| 2009 |
464 |
488 |
457 |
1409 |
| 2008 |
480 |
492 |
461 |
1433 |
| 2007 |
479 |
495 |
467 |
1441 |
| School year |
Graduation rate |
| 2008–2009 |
68% |
| 2007–2008 |
65.8% |
| 2006–2007 |
70.3% |
Course passage rates
| Subject |
State pass rate |
County pass rate |
| English I |
73.8% |
71.1% |
| Algebra I |
67.7% |
76.2% |
| Algebra II |
72.9% |
73.8% |
| Geometry |
73.3% |
80.0% |
| Biology |
71.2% |
72% |
| Chemistry |
77.7% |
83.8% |
| Physical Science |
62.7% |
70.5% |
| Physics |
85.9% |
94.3% |
| Civics & Econ. |
71.4% |
71.9% |
| U.S. History |
71.2% |
70.7% |
Athletics
Middle school sports offered
- Fall
- Cheerleading
- Football
- Tennis-Girls
- Soccer-Boys & Girls
|
- Winter
- Cheerleading
- Basketball- Boys & Girls
- Wrestling
|
- Spring
- Baseball
- Golf
- Soccer-Girls
- Tennis-Boys
- Track- Boys & Girls
- Volleyball-Girls
|
High school sports offered
- Fall
- Cheerleading- Varsity & JV
- Cross Country- Men's & Women's
- Football- Varsity & JV
- Golf- Women's
- Tennis-Women's
- Soccer- Men's Varsity & JV
- Volleyball- Women's Varsity & JV
|
- Winter
- Cheerleading- Varsity & JV
- Basketball- Men's Varsity & JV
- Basketball- Women's Varsity & JV
- Swimming- Men's & Women's
- Wrestling
- Indoor Track- Men's & Women's
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- Spring
- Baseball- Varsity & JV
- Golf- Men's
- Soccer- Women's Varsity & JV
- Softball- Varsity & JV
- Tennis- Men's
- Track- Men's & Women's
|
School population
Elementary schools
Middle schools
Middle schools in Rockingham County Schools
| Information |
James E. Holmes |
Reidsville |
Rockingham County |
Western Rockingham |
| Location |
Eden |
Reidsville |
Reidsville |
Madison |
| Year opened |
1967[ms 1] |
|
1999 |
1991[ms 2] |
| School colors |
Burgundy, gray, white |
Green/gold |
Purple/white |
Navy blue/gold |
| School mascot |
Mustang |
Raider |
Jaguar |
Wildcat |
| Principal |
Mavis Dillon |
Albert Royster |
Steve Hall |
George T. Murphy, Sr. |
| Enrollment |
865 |
611 |
886 |
777 |
| Feeds into... |
J.M. Morehead HS |
Reidsville HS |
Rockingham County HS |
Dalton L. McMichael HS |
- ^ In 1967, the previously existing Leaksville-Spray and Draper junior highs were consolidated; in 1991, the school shifted from serving 7th-9th grades to 6th-8th grades and became a middle school
- ^ Before 1989, Madison-Mayodan and Stoneville middle schools served the same area; in 1989, the middle and high schools there were consolidated, and when Dalton L. McMichael HS moved to its new facilities in 1991, Western Rockingham MS moved to the old Madison-Mayodan HS site
High schools
Others
Notable alumni
References
- ^ "Rockingham County Schools Board of Education Members". Rockingham County Schools. 2011. http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/18051072481613167/Blog/browse.asp?A=398&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=56899. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
- ^ Drivers Education
- ^ Communities in Schools
- ^ Academic Standards
- ^ Curriculum for Elementary Schools
- ^ Middle School Curriculum
- ^ High School Curriculum
- ^ AIG Program
- ^ Title I Program