Rocklin Unified School District

The Rocklin Unified School District is a California education district serving the Rocklin area. It consists of twelve elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and the Rocklin Alternative Education Center.

Rocklin Elementary is the oldest school in the district, although its location has changed a few times. Parker Whitney is the oldest school in the district that has maintained same location. The newest school is Sunset Ranch Elementary school in the Whitney Ranch area, which opened for students in August 2010.

History

In 2008, a grades 7–12 charter school called Western Sierra Collegiate Academy requested twice of Rocklin Unified School District for permission to use its facilities at either Whitney or Rocklin High School. An August 20 district board meeting, the Rocklin Unified School District's trustees unanimously denied the charter school the permission it sought. Superintendent Kevin Brown backed the district's decision. The administration of the district's charter Rocklin Academy, however, supported the creation of what would be the district's fourth charter school.^[1] Rocklin Academy brought the matter to the California Department of Education, which deliberated on 12 March 2009.^[2] The academy was approved, and was able to rent space previously occupied by Sierra Christian Academy. This location was chosen due to RUSD's intransigence in providing suitable facilities, the need to begin the 2009/2010 school year, and to stay within budget for facilities rental. Both Rocklin Academy campuses are tenants of Rocklin School District, paying fair market rates for schools that would otherwise be generating debt, rather than revenue. WSCA sought to be a paying tenant as well.^[3]

Elementary schools

Antelope Creek Elementary School

Breen Elementary School

Cobblestone Elementary School

Cobblestone Elementary School's goal is to create and maintain a caring environment which promotes self esteem in all students. To achieve this goal Cobblestone welcomes families to become part of the educational process though the School Site Council or the PTC.

There are several programs offered at Cobblestone. The Art Docent program, which is run by parent volunteers, is available for every classroom. Each student participates in the VAPA program (Visual and Performing Arts), where they create artwork using various mediums. There is also a band program for any student wishing to learn a musical instrument, and a physical education program run by school staff.

Parker Whitney Elementary School

Rock Creek Elementary School

Rocklin Academy (charter school)

Rocklin Elementary School

Ruhkala Elementary School

Sierra Elementary School

Sunset Ranch Elementary School

Sunset Ranch opened to new students in August 2010 and now boasts enrollment of over 500 K-6 students in the Whitney Ranch subdivision. Including only 46 sixth graders.

Twin Oaks Elementary School

Valley View Elementary School

Middle schools

Granite Oaks Middle School

Granite Oaks Middle School

Granite Oaks Middle School is located near the Rocklin High School.

In Granite Oaks, the principal as of 2009 is Mr. Holmes, and the vice principal is Mr. Stewart. The Academic Performance Index (API) is one of the highest in all of California, according to the California Department of Education.

Granite Oaks Middle School is made up of Academies. Each Academy has between two and six teachers. 8th grade academies include Quest, Talon, Sierra, and Inspiration. 7th grade academies include Key, Legacy, Odyssey, and Journey.

Spring View Middle School

As of 2010, Spring View Middle School's principal is Mr. Martin Flowers and the vice principal is Mr. Davis Stewart. The API^{[clarification needed]} is one of the highest in all of California. Spring View Middle School is made up of seven academies. In eighth grade, there is: Titan, Discovery, and Omega. In seventh, the academies are: Meridian, Lighthouse, Galaxy and Zenith. Each academy had two-six teachers.

High schools

• Rocklin High School
• Whitney High School

Rocklin Alternative Education Center

• Rocklin Independent School
• Victory High School

References

1. ^ McGhee, Lakiesha (August 28, 2008). "Rocklin school board again rejects charter school". Sacramento Bee: p. 6F. http://www.sacbee.com/230/story/1188323.html. Retrieved August 11, 2009. ^{[dead link]}
2. ^ Yost, Walter (4 February 2009). "Rocklin charter school gets nod from state advisory board". Sacramento Bee: p. 2B. http://www.sacbee.com/education/story/1597174.html. Retrieved 11 August 2009. ^{[dead link]}
3. ^ "Our New Location". Western Sierra Collegiate Academy. Rocklin Unified School District. 2009. http://www.wscacademy.org/Map.html. Retrieved 11 August 2009. ^{[dead link]}

External links

• Rocklin Unified School District website