Rutland High School Profile 2019-2020 William K. Olsen, Jr. Principal 22 Stratton Road, Rutland, VT 05701 (802) 773-1955 Associate Principals: www.rutlandcitypublicschools.org Stephen Sampson Greg Schillinger Jennifer Wigmore The School Rutland High School is a state-of-the-art facility serving approximately 850 students grades 9-12. We offer a comprehensive curriculum with courses available at the adjacent Stafford Technical Center and at two off-campus alternative education programs. Various levels of academic challenge are offered, ranging from remedial to Advanced Placement. Innovative programming includes school-to-work programs, PLACE internships, independent study and community service. Approximately 56% of our students pursue four-year college degrees; 9% pursue associate or technical degrees.
The Community Rutland is located in south central Vermont in the heart of ski country and within easy commuting distance of New York, Montreal and Boston. It has a population of 18,000 residents and supports a sizable industrial base, as well as many professional, medical and government offices. Tourism and recreational activities are integral to our four-season economy. Accreditation Rutland High School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Vermont Department of Education. The school is a member of The College Board and the Vermont Principals’ Association. The Academic Program Classes at Rutland High School are arranged either in a full block (every day for a semester) or a modified block (alternating day for a year or every day for a quarter) format. Classes meet for seventy-five minutes. Y.E.S. Plan (Year-End Studies) is a two-week “mini-semester” creating the nation’s first high school program modeled after successful college level experiments. It provides enrichment courses, community service opportunities and career exploration. Our innovative Global Studies and STEM concentrations allow students to pursue a diploma endorsement in either area. Each endorsement requires prescribed and free choice coursework, community service, membership in relevant clubs/activities and a culminating Capstone project. Guidance Department Rutland High School Follow us on Guidance Dept. (802) 770-1100 @RHSGuidanceDept HS CEEB Code 460-377 FAX (802) 770-1088
Guidance Director Jennifer Pros (802) 770-1090 [email protected] (Students A-B)
Counselor (Aug-Dec) Kelly Leprohon (802) 770-1092 [email protected] (Students C-G)
Counselor (Jan-June) Kelton Myers (802) 770-1092 [email protected] (Students C-G)
Counselor Meghan Carroccia (802) 770-1094 [email protected] (Students H-Man)
Counselor Amy Conn (802) 770-1091 [email protected] (Students Mao-Ri) Counselor Lesley Copans (802) 770-1095 [email protected] (Students Ro-Z) Registrar Carolyn Babbitt (802) 770-1075 [email protected]
Secretary Anne Carpenter (802) 770-1093 [email protected] Diploma Requirements-Class of 2019 Rutland High School’s numerical grades (0-100) convert as follows: English 4 Credits 3.75-4.00 97-100 2.50-2.99 80-89 1.00-1.49 60-65 Mathematics 3 Credits 3.26-3.74 93-96 2.00-2.49 70-79 Below 1.00 50-59 1.50-1.99 Science 3 Credits 3.00-3.25 90-92 66-69 Social Studies 3 Credits Physical Education 2 Credits Proficiency Based Grading Fine Arts 1 Credits In an effort to improve teaching and learning, as well as meet the Family & Consumer Science .5 Credits Vermont state mandate, Rutland High School has transitioned to Proficiency Based Grading in the 2016-2017 school year. As a school Information Technology 1 Credits we recognize that this change in grading practices may affect student Electives 8.5 Credits grades. For the class of 2020 please note that student grades are reported Total 26 Credits on a 0-4 scale on report cards and then converted to a 0-100 scale for transcript purposes.
RHS Habits Of Work (HOW) RHS Average HOW Grades Beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, students will receive a final academic grade 2017 2.8 and a final HOW grade at the end of the course. Both grades will be included on the 2018 3.0 student’s transcript. 2019 2.8 The Habits of Work (HOW) standard appears in every class. This standard Based on a 1-4 scale. communicates the degree to which the student demonstrates behaviors such as collaboration, responsibility, and perseverance. While non-academic factors may be highly valued and often contribute to academic achievement, they will be communicated separately from academic achievement. Please go to the following address for more information. https://rhs.rutlandcitypublicschools.org/academics/proficiency-based-learning-practices/habits-of-work/ Standardized Testing - SAT results
Test Takers Class Size Avg. Critical Avg. Math Total Reading Score Score
Class of 2018 125 176 538 528 1066 Class of 2019 154 216 545 529 1074
GPA Distribution for the Class of 2019
GPA Range # of students % of class 103.00-106.00 (Summa) 12 5.56% 100.00-102.99 (Magna) 13 6.02% School Policy eliminated rank beginning 95.00-99.99 (Cum Laude) 35 16.20% with the Class of 2017 90.00-94.99 37 17.13% 80.00-89.99 67 31.02% 79.99 and below 52 24.07% Total 216 100% Rutland High School Profile 2019-2020-Course Offerings ENGLISH SCIENCE WORLD LANGUAGE Fundamentals of English (F) Fundamentals of Science (F) French 1 (P) English 1 (P) (H) Earth Science (P) (H) French 2 (P) (H) English 2 (P) (H) Biology (C) (P) (H) (AP) French 3 (P) (H) English 3 (P) (H) Chemistry (C) (P) (H) (AP) French 4 (H) *American Voices (P) (H) Anatomy & Physiology (P) (H) French 5 (H) English Language & Composition (AP) Physics (P) (H) (AP) French (AP) English Literature & Composition (AP) Marine Science (P)(H) English 4 (P) (H) Ecology (P) German 1 (P) Read 180 (F) Environmental Science (AP) German 2 (P) (H) STC English (C) (P) Capstone (H) German 3 (P) (H) German 4 (H) STC Literature + Communication (C) (P) SOCIAL STUDIES MATHEMATICS Fundamentals of Science (F) Spanish 1 (P) Fundamentals of Mathematics World History I (P) (H) Spanish 2 (P) (H) **lntegrated Math 1-4 (P) (H) World History II (P) (H) Spanish 3 (P) (H) lntegrated Math 5 (P) U. S. History (P) (H) (AP) Spanish 4 (H) Calculus (H) (AP) *American Voices (P) (H) Spanish 5 (H) Applied Math Finance (P) Civics/Economics (P) (H) Spanish (AP) Math 360 (F) Psychology (P) (AP) OTHER PROGRAMS STC Algebra 2 Macroeconomics (AP) DUO Project STC Geometry Capstone (H) Academic Support ART Global Citizenship (P) (H) Independent Living Skills Intro to Art STC U.S. History PLACE Internship Sculpture/Pottery STEAM PODS STAFFORD TECHNICAL CENTER Drawing 1 & 2 Engineering Essentials DAY PROGRAMS Graphic Design Housing Around the World Automotive Technology Painting Makerspace Auto Refinishing & Collision Art Portfolio Drawing for Innovation Construction Technology Studio Art (AP) Cosmetology MUSIC Culinary Arts DRIVER EDUCATION Intro to Music Drivers Ed Digital Arts Choir (H) Electrical/Plumbing FAMILY & CONSUMER STUDIES Chorale Natural Resources: Forestry & Horticulture On Your Own Chamber Singers (H) Health Careers Academy Real Meals 1 & 2 Orchestra/String Ensemble (H) Human Services Symphonic Band (H) Power Mechanics Standardized Testing - SAT results INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Jazz Ensemble/Stage Band (H) Computer Applications I & II Public Safety Services -Law Enforcement PHYSICAL EDUCATION Test Takers Class Size Avg. Critical Avg. Math Total Intro to Computer Science STEM Academy PE Required Computer Science Principles (AP) Video and Multimedia Technology Project Adventure Intro to Robotics Pre-Tech foundation courses for grades 9+10 Winter Sports Experience Class of 2018 125 176 538 528 1066 Multimedia Dance Personal Computing COURSE LEVELS Class of 2019 154 216 545 529 1074 PE Elective Publications (School Yearbook) Designated for Core Curriculum Personal Fitness (AP) = Advanced Placement Pilates (H) = Honors Unified Sports (P) = College Preparatory Healthy Living (C) = Career THEATRE (F) = Individualized Format Intro to Acting {STC) = Offered in conjunction with the Stagecraft & Design Adjoining Technical Center. Unified Theater *American Voices is a year-long course that awards 1.0 credit of U. S. History and 1.0 credit of English 3 **Integrated Math 1-4 Honors and Integrated Math 1-5 Prep both cover Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Statstics and Pre-Calculus College Matriculation for the Class of 2019
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