Rowlett High School
| Rowlett High School | |
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| Address | |
| 4700 President George Bush Highway Rowlett, Texas, Dallas County, 75088-5191 United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°54′07″N 96°33′17″W / 32.90204°N 96.55461°WCoordinates: 32°54′07″N 96°33′17″W / 32.90204°N 96.55461°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Opened | 1996 |
| School district | Garland Independent School District |
| Superintendent | Bob Morrison, Ed.D.[1] |
| CEEB Code | 446017 |
| Principal | Michelle Bounds [2] |
| Vice principal | Shae Creel[2] |
| Vice principal | Adrian Leday[2] |
| Vice principal | Brenda Monk[2] |
| Vice principal | Shane Putman[2] |
| Staff | 194[3] |
| Faculty | 161[3] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2621[3] (2009) |
| Grade 9 | 698 |
| Grade 10 | 668 |
| Grade 11 | 622 |
| Grade 12 | 633 |
| Average class size | 24 English 24 foreign language 24 math 22 science 26 social studies[3] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.3 (2008)[3] |
| Language | English |
| Hours in school day | 7[4] |
| School colour(s) | Maroon |
| Athletics | UIL 5A |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Rival | Sachse High School |
| Average SAT scores | 1019 (2008)[3] |
| Average ACT scores | 21 (2006)[3] |
| Newspaper | Eagle Edition[5] |
| Yearbook | The Talon[5] |
| Website | Rowlett High School |
Rowlett High School is a public secondary school located in Rowlett, Texas (USA). Rowlett High School enrolls students in grades 9-12 and is a part of the Garland Independent School District. The school opened in the fall of 1996 with Marlene Hammerle as principal.[6] It is the second newest high school in the district. In 2005, Rowlett High School was recognized by Newsweek on their "Top 1,000 High Schools In The Nation" list, which is based on Advance Placement scores. Also, Rowlett has won the "Top PTSA" award and the "Highest Attendance" award for their district numerous times.
In 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, the school was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[7]
Garland ISD is a "Free Choice" school district, which allows the parents to choose which school their children want to attend within the district.[8]
Academics
The school's course offerings include regular, college preparatory, and career and technology courses. Advanced Placement courses offered at the school include: AP Computer Science, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP French Language, AP German Language, AP Spanish Language, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics, AP United States History, AP World History, AP European History, AP United States Government and Politics, AP Economics, AP Art History and AP Psychology.[6]
Statistics (per 2009)
The attendance rate for students at the school is 96%, equal to the state average of 96%. 23% of the students at Rowlett are economically disadvantaged, 8% enroll in special education, 7% enroll in gifted and talent programs, 40% are enrolled in career and technology programs, and 3% are considered "limited English proficient."[3]
The ethnic makeup of the school is 54% White, non-Hispanic, 24% Hispanic, 15% African American, 8% Asian/Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native American.[3]
The average class sizes at Rowlett are 24 students for English, 24 for foreign language, 24 for math, 22 for science, and 26 for social studies.[3]
Teachers at the school carry, on average, 10 years of teaching experience and 4% of the teachers on staff are first-year teachers.[3]
Exit Level TAKS Scores (% Passed) Reading - 99%, Math - 97%, Social Studies - 100%, Science - 98%
Extracurricular activities
The Rowlett High School Mighty Eagle Band placed 15th at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Conference 5A Preliminary State Marching Band Contest on November 7, 2006.[9] The band also competed at the state competition in 2002, 2004, 2010, and 2012.[citation needed]. The Wind Symphony placed fifth overall in the 2009 Honor Band Competition.[citation needed] The Marching band placed 14th in the state marching contest in 2010 and 16th in 2012
The 2011 National Champion Rowlett Silver Rhythm Dancers (Drill Team) were featured in the Super Bowl XLV halftime show with the Black Eyed Peas.
Shows like "Swing This", "Romeo and Juliet", "RENT", "Les Miserables", and other great productions have given the Rowlett Eagle Theater Company state and national recognition. RHS Theater Company's "Swing This" got the "Best Show" award at the Patty Granville awards, a district theater competition. On December 4, 2008; the drama team of Rowlett High School did a production of the Broadway musical Rent. The faculty said that they were doing an edited version, making it more "PG-13" than "R" rated. However, the students' parents protested the high school production amid concerns that the student players would be involved in same sex activity, and drugs.[10] The controversy was referenced in the Glee episode, The Rocky Horror Glee Show.[citation needed] For their 2013 production of "Les Miserables", RETC received a nomination for Best Musical in the Dallas Summer Musical Awards, as well as Best Actor (Dane Sowers) and best cameo (Preston Hart). On top of this, the cast also had the privilege of meeting famous Broadway actor Ramin Karimloo, who played many notable roles such as The Phantom in Phantom of the Opera and Enjolras in Les Miserables, and the privilege of performing an excerpt from Master of the House on Good Morning Texas on April 10, 2013.
Athletics
The boys' track and field team placed first at the UIL 5A State Track & Field Championship Meet on May 10, 2008.[11][12] They won a second state title in track and field the next year at the UIL 5A State Track & Field Championship Meet.
Notable alumni
- Jason Castro - Contestant on American Idol, Season 7.
- Marquise Goodwin - Wide Receiver for the Buffalo Bills. 1st place long jumper in the 2008 World Junior Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland. He also competed in the Men's Long Jump at the London Olympics 2012
- Damontre Moore - Defensive End for the New York Giants
See also
References
- ↑ [http://www.garlandisd.net/about/leadership.asp. Retrieved on 13 May 2008]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Rowlett High School - Staff. Retrieved on 13 May 2008
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 2009 TEA AEIS Campus Report. Retrieved on 8 August 2010.
- ↑ Rowlett High School - Bell Schedule. Retrieved on 5 February 2008
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Rowlett High School - Yearbook & Newspaper. Retrieved on 5 February 2008.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Rowlett High School - About Us. Retrieved on 5 February 2008
- ↑ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.
- ↑ Garland ISD Choice of School. Retrieved on 17 January 2008
- ↑ 2006 UIL State Marching Band Contest Results. Retrieved on 8 October 2008
- ↑ Protest over high school 'Rent' production in Rowlett - WFAA-TV Video On-Demand (released December 4, 2008)
- ↑ GISD - Rowlett Boys Earn GISD’s First-ever Track and Field State Title. Retrieved on 13 May 2008
- ↑ UIL State Track & Field Meet 5/9/2008 - 5/10/2008 - Team Result. Retrieved on 13 May 2008
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