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The Rockford Public School District is fully accredited and state and nationally recognized as a Blue Ribbon District of Excellence and a 2012-13 Advanced Placement Achievement District. The Board of Education and staff are committed to providing a world-class education for all students. This exemplary educational system is a result of the collaborative efforts of parents, students, school and community. By working together, RPS provides opportunities for students to reach their full potential by placing emphasis on local, state and national curriculum standards, a strong character education program, and a variety of after-school learning opportunities.
Academic Programs The RPS curriculum is based upon standards that promote rigor and relevance. These standards set high expectations and are based upon the belief that all students will succeed. Some students will need additional time and support, but all students will learn and experience success. Students will learn content that will be relevant to their future plans, whether it be post-secondary education or the work force.
Preparing students for the global economy, RPS places emphasis on collaboration, problem solving, creativity and technology skills, while recognizing the importance of students learning a second language. The district currently offers four-year programs in French,
Rockford Public Schools www. RockfordSchools. org School Grades Address Phonen ________________________________________________________ Rockford High School 10-12 4100 Kroes Street 863-6030 _______________________________________________________________ River Valley Academy 10-12 350 N. Main Street 863-6324 _______________________________________________________________ Rockford Administration Building 350 N. Main Street 863-6320 _______________________________________________________________ Rockford Freshman Center 9 4500 Kroes Street 863-6348 _______________________________________________________________ East Rockford Middle School 6-8 8615 9-Mile Road 863-6140 _______________________________________________________________ North Rockford Middle School 6-8 397 E. Division Street 863-6300 _______________________________________________________________ Belmont Elementary School K-5 6097 Belmont Avenue 863-6362 _______________________________________________________________ Cannonsburg Elementary School K-5 4894 Sturgis Street 863-6344 _______________________________________________________________ Crestwood Elementary School K-5 6350 Courtland Drive 863-6346 _______________________________________________________________ Lakes Elementary School K-5 6849 Young Avenue 863-6340 _______________________________________________________________ Meadow Ridge Elementary School PPI-5 8100 Courtland Drive 863-6342 _______________________________________________________________ Parkside Elementary School K-5 156 Lewis Street 863-6360 _______________________________________________________________ Roguewood Elementary School K-5 3900 Kroes Street 863-6374 _______________________________________________________________ Valley View Elementary School K-5 405 Summit Avenue 863-6366
German, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. Every Rockford diploma is backed by a guarantee that assures that all students are provided the necessary skills to be successful in the 21st Century.
After-School Opportunities Students can choose to participate in a variety of co-curricular activities, with approximately 30 club sports / intramurals, awardwinning fine arts, or one of over 30 interscholastic athletic teams. The district supports participation in co-curricular activities to balance adolescent development.
Character Education At Rockford Public Schools, character education is an important part of the total educational program. Working together with parents, the district has created schools that develop responsible and caring students. Beginning with pre-school all the way through adult education, RPS emphasizes the importance of a common set of character traits that include friendship, respect, trust, citizenship, commitment, the value of diversity and other life skills. The Rockford Public Schools’ staff model these traits every day.
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