School Community
What culture do students learn in daily?
The Culture at Rocky Mountain High School is greatly influenced by the Lobo way. The Lobo is RMHS’s mascot which is the Spanish name for a timber wolf. The Lobo is a strong mascot that protects its pack and has great courage and loyalty. Students are filled with enthusiasm about the Lobo way and hold themselves and others accountable for living up to these expectations. Rocky Mountain High School focuses on integrity, partnership, and involvement within their students. The school believes that students need to hold themselves accountable and become involved in their school with the many options they offer. RMHS also believes that working together is a large part of the learning experience. It is through collaboration that learning becomes a reality.
What are the programs, resources, and activities for students?
Students at Rocky are engaged in their learning and are always looking for new ways to expand it. Students are encouraged to join a large variety of clubs as well as creating their own. These clubs take place during lunch hours and give students the opportunity to work with like-minded students that share the same interests. These clubs range from hobbies to honor societies. These students are urged to join clubs and to be involved in their school. With all the variety of clubs, there is a club for everyone.
The walls in RMHS are filled with posters and happenings that make students aware of things such as football games and club meetings. RMHS offers a variety of sports for students to participate in including football, softball, and volleyball.
Students are also given many school resources. RMHS has counselors available for all students for many needs. They can leave class to get support from these staff members. The school also offers a college and career center where students can learn more about what happens after high school. They can receive help from staff about college applications and essay writing.
How ware parents involved?
Parents are urged to use the Rocky Mountain high school’s website to learn more about the school and what is happening in their children’s classes. The website has a portion directed toward parents that includes information about colleges, insurance, bullying, the handbook, health resources and much more. This give parents an abundance of information and allows them to navigate freely through many topics.
What are the programs that support and encourage appropriate student behaviors?
The Lobo way is important to all students at Rocky Mountain high school. The students know their responsibilities and what they will be held accountable for. Teachers are there to enforce the Lobo way. The school is focused not on disciplining the students but rather encouraging the right decision. Students are required to sign a piece of paper that says that they have read and understand the student code of conduct.
Students at RMHS have the privilege of an open campus. This means that students can come and go as they please. Having an open campus passes on the responsibility to the students to be timely and responsible. Sports and clubs are able a way to hold students accountable for their behaviors. Students must uphold good academic standing in order to participate. If these expectations are not met, students will have to bring their grades back up before returning to their sport.
What is the overall learning climate?
The learning climate at Rocky Mountain high school pushes students to succeed. They have a variety of learning methods that accommodate for all students that set them up for victory. Teachers are always willing to help and guide students in the right direction. Students feel comfortable working with peers and teachers to aid in their education.
What are the demographics of the school?
Rocky Mountain high school has approximately 2,000 students enrolled every year which calculates to about 500 students per graduating class. RMHS is filled with a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses. According to the Poudre School District website, approximately 27% of students are on free or reduced lunch. 52% of students are males while 48% are females. The ethnicities break down as follows for RMHS;
_White: 78%
_Hispanic: 14%
_Black: 1%
_American Indian: 0.5%
_Asian: 2%
_Pacific Islander: 0.1%
_2+ Races: 3%
What is the mission of the school?
According to Rocky Mountain high school’s website, their mission statement is to inspire, guide, and support their students, faculty and staff to reach their maximum potential in a caring, challenging and safe environment. The school itself also follows the Lobo way that students and staff created. Students believe in,
_The value and dignity of each individual
_The development of intellectual and creative skills
_The importance of self-discovery
_Equal opportunity for learning
_Preparation for life's work and lifelong learning
_A safe environment
_Opportunities for service to society
_That all members are empowered through participation
_That education thrives in a democratic environment
The Culture at Rocky Mountain High School is greatly influenced by the Lobo way. The Lobo is RMHS’s mascot which is the Spanish name for a timber wolf. The Lobo is a strong mascot that protects its pack and has great courage and loyalty. Students are filled with enthusiasm about the Lobo way and hold themselves and others accountable for living up to these expectations. Rocky Mountain High School focuses on integrity, partnership, and involvement within their students. The school believes that students need to hold themselves accountable and become involved in their school with the many options they offer. RMHS also believes that working together is a large part of the learning experience. It is through collaboration that learning becomes a reality.
What are the programs, resources, and activities for students?
Students at Rocky are engaged in their learning and are always looking for new ways to expand it. Students are encouraged to join a large variety of clubs as well as creating their own. These clubs take place during lunch hours and give students the opportunity to work with like-minded students that share the same interests. These clubs range from hobbies to honor societies. These students are urged to join clubs and to be involved in their school. With all the variety of clubs, there is a club for everyone.
The walls in RMHS are filled with posters and happenings that make students aware of things such as football games and club meetings. RMHS offers a variety of sports for students to participate in including football, softball, and volleyball.
Students are also given many school resources. RMHS has counselors available for all students for many needs. They can leave class to get support from these staff members. The school also offers a college and career center where students can learn more about what happens after high school. They can receive help from staff about college applications and essay writing.
How ware parents involved?
Parents are urged to use the Rocky Mountain high school’s website to learn more about the school and what is happening in their children’s classes. The website has a portion directed toward parents that includes information about colleges, insurance, bullying, the handbook, health resources and much more. This give parents an abundance of information and allows them to navigate freely through many topics.
What are the programs that support and encourage appropriate student behaviors?
The Lobo way is important to all students at Rocky Mountain high school. The students know their responsibilities and what they will be held accountable for. Teachers are there to enforce the Lobo way. The school is focused not on disciplining the students but rather encouraging the right decision. Students are required to sign a piece of paper that says that they have read and understand the student code of conduct.
Students at RMHS have the privilege of an open campus. This means that students can come and go as they please. Having an open campus passes on the responsibility to the students to be timely and responsible. Sports and clubs are able a way to hold students accountable for their behaviors. Students must uphold good academic standing in order to participate. If these expectations are not met, students will have to bring their grades back up before returning to their sport.
What is the overall learning climate?
The learning climate at Rocky Mountain high school pushes students to succeed. They have a variety of learning methods that accommodate for all students that set them up for victory. Teachers are always willing to help and guide students in the right direction. Students feel comfortable working with peers and teachers to aid in their education.
What are the demographics of the school?
Rocky Mountain high school has approximately 2,000 students enrolled every year which calculates to about 500 students per graduating class. RMHS is filled with a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses. According to the Poudre School District website, approximately 27% of students are on free or reduced lunch. 52% of students are males while 48% are females. The ethnicities break down as follows for RMHS;
_White: 78%
_Hispanic: 14%
_Black: 1%
_American Indian: 0.5%
_Asian: 2%
_Pacific Islander: 0.1%
_2+ Races: 3%
What is the mission of the school?
According to Rocky Mountain high school’s website, their mission statement is to inspire, guide, and support their students, faculty and staff to reach their maximum potential in a caring, challenging and safe environment. The school itself also follows the Lobo way that students and staff created. Students believe in,
_The value and dignity of each individual
_The development of intellectual and creative skills
_The importance of self-discovery
_Equal opportunity for learning
_Preparation for life's work and lifelong learning
_A safe environment
_Opportunities for service to society
_That all members are empowered through participation
_That education thrives in a democratic environment
