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'{{Infobox School |name = Rocklin High School |principal = Mike Garrison |fundingtype = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]] |schooltype = [[Secondary school|Secondary]] |city = [[Rocklin, California|Rocklin]] |state = [[California|CA]] |established = [[1993]] |country = [[United States]] |county = [[Placer County, California|Placer County]] |mascot= Thunder |colors= {{color box|blue}} {{color box|gray}} {{color box|white}} |rival = [[Placer High School]]<br />[[Del Oro High School]]<br />[[Granite Bay High School]] |website = [http://rhs.rocklin.k12.ca.us RHS] }} '''Rocklin High School''' is a [[public high school]] in [[Rocklin, California]]. == History == The school opened its doors in 1993 with [[Principal (school)|Principal]] Phil Spears. Spears and [[Jostens]] representative Bob Sebring were largely responsible for the choice of school mascot, colors, and early traditions. The final selection of mascot and colors were made by the first graduating class, by vote, towards the end of their 8th grade year. The school began with a freshman class only. The first graduating class was the class of 1997. In 2001 Phil Spears left RHS to pursue other career opportunities. Debra Hawkins was Principal from 2001 to 2006. In 2006 she left Rocklin to help open the newly-built [[Whitney High School (Rocklin, California)|Whitney High School]]. In 2006, Mike Garrison was promoted from his position as Athletic Director to become Principal. == Academics == RHS offers a full four year college-prep academic program. Most common classes are offered, including [[Mathematics]], [[English studies|English]], [[Social sciences|Social Science]], [[Science]], [[Foreign language|Foreign Language]], [[Music]], [[Theater]], [[Art]], [[Technology]], and [[Physical education|Physical Education]]. RHS promotes a system of "Essential Skills & Concepts". Students are not allowed to progress in their studies or "pass" a class unless all of the Essential Skills for that class are demonstrated to be mastered. Additionally, RHS does not award "D" or "F" grades. Any grade below a "C" is considered a No Credit at the end of the semester. This grading system has been the subject of considerable conflict since the school opened.{{fact|date=December 2008}} Other academic issues include the school's heavy implementation of graduation awards, where approximately 12 students are awarded the title of valedictorian during any given year.{{fact|date=December 2008}} ==Visual and Performing Arts== ===Instrumental Music=== * [[Concert Band]] * [[Symphonic Band]] * String [[Orchestra]] * [[Guitar]] Lab * [[Piano]] Lab * [[Jazz]] Band Despite not having a marching band, RHS has a very significant instrumental music program. Most of the RHS instrumental reputation comes from its extracurricular groups, such as the pep band, who is seen at various events around Rocklin, and during most [[American football|football]] and [[basketball]] games. In 2001 the RHS Symphonic Band received a rating of "Unanimous Superior" and was chosen as "Best Overall Band" at the Music In The Parks festival in Anaheim. On May 20, 2006, the RHS Symphonic Band received a "Superior" rating at the Music In The Parks festival at [[Disneyland]], as well as the award for the "Best Overall Band" at the festival. The programs are headed by conductor David Dick. ===Choir=== * Concert Choir * Advanced Women's Ensemble * Chamber Choir RHS also has a choir program, led by conductor Meredith Hawkins. Participation in the two advanced choirs, Advanced Women's Ensemble and Chamber Choir, are by audition only. RHS choirs perform in various school and community events, and have achieved both gold and silver levels at [[Heritage Music Festivals]]. In 2004 RHS Honor Choir was one of seven choirs chosen from around the nation to perform as the National Youth Choir at Carnegie Hall in New York City under the direction of renowned choral conductor Paul Salamunovich. In addition, RHS Honor Choir was one of the two top choirs chosen to perform on its own under the direction of then conductor, Shawn Spiess. In 2010, RHS Chamber Choir took home gold recognition and placed third overall at Heritage Music Festivals. The Advanced Women's Ensemble also received gold recognition and placed first in their category. ===Theatre=== Rocklin High School has a Theatre Arts program led by Cinny Toepke. Traditionally, three theatrical productions are performed each year: the Fall Play, the Winter Musical, and the Spring Comedy. The Theatre Four class participates in the [[Lenaea Festival]] at [[California State University, Sacramento]]. ===Dance=== The Dance program, as well as the performing Dance Team (previously called "Rhythm in Blue") are led by instructor Abby Huber. Four levels of classes are offered, as well as a course in partner (ballroom) dancing. == Athletics == In 2007-2008, Rocklin High School won section titles in Boys Basketball and then came up one game short of the state playoffs, losing to Fairfield. In 2008-2009, Rocklin Boys Basketball won the Nor-Cal Championships. They continued onto the state-wide Division 2 Championship, losing to Eisenhower. This is the farthest the storied Rocklin High Basketball program has gone.The Boys Soccer team also won Sections. The Boys Golf team went to state even though they did not win the Section title. The 2006-2007 Boys Baseball Team won the Sac Joaquin section DII title over fellow Sierra Foothill League member, Granite Bay. The Boys Golf Team won the section title as well that year. The RHS varsity boys soccer team won the 2005, 2007, and 2009 Section Championship.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.maxpreps.com/FanPages/Team.mxp/California/Boys_Varsity_Soccer_Fall_05-06/AreaID-d663c9bc-2efc-42a4-b1f5-f51200644ccc/SchoolID-21c1edbb-4233-47ff-8f5a-70857a366328 | title = MaxPreps.com: Boys High School Soccer | accessdate = 2007-04-02 }}</ref> During the fall 2005 season, the RHS [[Varsity team|Varsity]] football team progressed all the way to the division finals, playing against Del Oro. 2005 was the first year in RHS history that the football team made it to the [[playoff]]s. The RHS wrestling team experienced some local success in 2002 when the team won the Section Dual tournament. That year, RHS sent three wrestlers to the state tournament (Eric Morgan (119), Eliot Kelley (160), and Michael Gomez (275)). In 2005, the RHS cross-country team placed 4th at the Division II State Meet. In 2009, the RHS cross-country team placed 16th at the Division II State Meet. Former RHS sprinter Greg Lott now serves as an assistant coach and recruiting director for the [[United States Military Academy]] Track and Field Team at West Point. In 2009, the RHS boys basketball team played in the California State Championship game. we are best know for a basketball soccer and foortball because 95% of our boy athletes use drugs such as steroids, heroin, tren, and estrogen. GO ROCKLIN!!! In 2009, once again the RHS boys baseball team won the Sac Joaquin section DII championship over league rival Granite Bay, who they also beat in their last section title in 06-07. On December 11th, 2009, the varsity football team beat rivals Del Oro for a second time to claim the Sac-Joaquin Section title. It is the first section title in football in school history. Rocklin went on to play Servite in Division II Championships and ended up runner up in Division II. == Other Achievements == Rocklin High has an award winning engineering program. Students used to compete annually in the [[SkillsUSA]] competitions, and have earned gold medals at the Regional, State, and National levels. During the 2006 competitions, Spenser Estrada advanced to state level, winning dual gold metals in Technical Combination Drafting and Job Interview, advancing to national level, eventually winning a national gold medal in Technical Combination Drafting. The 2005-2006 Rocklin High Yearbook placed first in the 2006 NSPA Nashville Convention Best-In-Show for the 325+ page category<ref>[http://www.studentpress.org/nspa/winners/f06bs.html NSPA - Contest Winners<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. ==Administration== Since Rocklin High School was established in 1993, they have had three principals. * Phil Spears 1993-2000 * Debra Hawkins 2000-2005 * Michael Garrison 2005-present ==References== <references/> ==External links== *[http://rhs.rocklin.k12.ca.us Rocklin High School website] {{coord missing|Placer County, California}} [[Category:High schools in Placer County, California]] [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1993]] [[fr:Rocklin High School]]'