2021-2022 HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING GUIDE Rockford Public High Schools AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL 5110 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL 61101 | 815-966-3300 | Principal: Jenny Keffer COUNSELING STAFF Dan Appino: Grades 10-12, Gifted Academy Christa Friend: Service Academy Indira Betts: Health Academy Morgan Hatch: Freshman Academy Paige Campbell: Production Academy George St. John: Grade 9, Gifted Academy & CAPA Academy Jennifer Charles: Business Academy Tiffani Weatherly: Grades 10-12, CAPA Academy EAST HIGH SCHOOL 2929 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108 | 815-229-2100 | Principal: Jim Parker COUNSELING STAFF (BY STUDENTS LAST NAME) Leshanda Ausler: P-Z, Health Academy; Katherine Plessner: A-O, Freshman Academy L-Z, Production Academy Erin Freeman: A-R, Service Academy Erica Truitt: A-K, Production Academy; Newcomers Lacresha Graves: A-O, Health Academy Anthony Wilson: S-Z, Business Academy; P-Z, Freshman Alonzo Latimore: A-R, Business Academy Academy; S-Z Service Academy GUILFORD HIGH SCHOOL 5620 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, IL 61114 | 815-654-4870 | Principal: Ronald (Gus) Carter COUNSELING STAFF Melissa Dolan: Business Academy; Production Academy Donna Pauley: Health Academy Kristen Roberts: Freshman Academy; Jacqueline Grygiel: Service Academy; Health Academy Business Academy Sara Nielsen: Production Academy; Health Academy Leslie Vining: Freshman Academy B | Rockford Public Schools Rockford Public High Schools JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL 4145 Samuelson Road, Rockford, IL 61109 | 815-874-9536 | Principal: Don Rundall COUNSELING STAFF Megan Chennell: Health Academy Taci Juno: Business Academy Kristy Cummerlander: Service Academy Yenitze Reyes: Bilingual Amy Cusimano: Production Academy Elizabeth Ulrick: Freshman Academy ROOSEVELT COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER 978 Haskell Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103 | 815-966-3250 | Principal: Morgan Gallagher COUNSELING STAFF Jennifer Carson: Production Academy & Business Academy Bria Lenten: Service Academy & Health Academy TBD: Freshman Academy & Sophomore Academy Rockford Public Schools | C Table of Contents What is a College & Career Academy? ............................................................................ 1 Academy Pathways .......................................................................................................... 3 Business Academy Business & Entrepreneurship Pathway .................................................................. 4 Graphic Design Pathway ......................................................................................... 5 Information Technology Pathway .......................................................................... 6 Media Production Pathway .................................................................................... 7 Studio Arts Pathway ................................................................................................ 8 Production Academy Construction Pathway ............................................................................................. 9 Engineering Pathway ............................................................................................. 10 Engineering Pathway Senior Semester .................................................................11 Industrial Tech Pathway .........................................................................................12 Manufacturing Pathway ........................................................................................ 13 Transportation Tech Pathway ............................................................................... 14 Service Academy Rockford University Education Pathway ...............................................................15 Public Safety Pathway ........................................................................................... 16 Health Academy Biomedical/Lab Science Pathway ........................................................................ 17 Health & Wellness Pathway .................................................................................. 18 Nursing/Pre-Med Pathway ....................................................................................19 Early College Credit ........................................................................................................ 20 Rock Valley College Dual Credit ..................................................................................... 22 Graduation Options ......................................................................................................... 24 Graduation Requirements .............................................................................................. 25 SAMPLE: Four Year High School Plan ........................................................................... 27 Profile of a Graduate ....................................................................................................... 28 Benchmarks .................................................................................................................... 29 Student Fees ................................................................................................................... 31 General Information ........................................................................................................ 32 D | Rockford Public Schools Table of Contents Health Services ............................................................................................................... 36 Co-Curricular Activities .................................................................................................. 39 NCAA Eligibility Overview ............................................................................................... 41 NCAA High School Timeline .......................................................................................... 42 NCAA Division I Academic Requirements .................................................................... 43 NCAA Division II Academic Requirements ................................................................... 45 NCAA Quick Reference Guide ........................................................................................ 47 Bilingual Education Programs ........................................................................................ 49 Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) Courses ........................................................... 50 Transitional Program of Instruction (TPI) Courses ...................................................... 51 English/Language Arts ................................................................................................... 52 Transitional English ........................................................................................................ 55 Multi-Tiered System of Supports Literacy Courses ..................................................... 56 Math ................................................................................................................................. 57 Math Literacy .................................................................................................................. 60 Science ............................................................................................................................ 61 Social Science ................................................................................................................. 66 World Languages ............................................................................................................ 70 Driver Education/ROTC ....................................................................................................74 PE/Health ........................................................................................................................ 75 Fine Arts .......................................................................................................................... 78 Academy Pathway Courses ........................................................................................... 86 Special Education ........................................................................................................... 96 Roosevelt Community Education Center ...................................................................... 98 Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) ......................................................................... 101 Gifted Academy .............................................................................................................115 Limited Class Sizes ...................................................................................................... 124 Rockford Public Schools | E What is a College & Career Academy? Academies are small learning communities that provide real-world experiences with local businesses and professionals, linking schoolwork and the workplace. Regular coursework is presented within the context of the academy’s focus. Academies provide small learning communities within each high school to help ensure that graduating students are better prepared for college and the workforce. Choosing an Academy & Pathway INCOMING FRESHMAN: IDENTIFY YOUR INTERESTS Identifying your personal interests (hobbies and areas of study) will guide you to the best academy for you, making school and your future career motivating and enjoyable! BUSINESS MODELS STRUCTURE NEW CREATING CONSTRUCTING IDEAS PLANES COMPUTERS DESIGNING & CARS BRAINSTORMING THE ARTS DRAWING BUILDINGWORKING WITH TOOLS TERMINOLOGY PROCESSES CARE SCIENCE LEADER JUSTICE MEDICINE EDUCATION HEALTH HELPING SPORTS