Accreditation is the affirmation that a school provides
a quality of education that the community has a right to expect
and the education
world endorses. When the Commission on Secondary School accredits
a school, it certifies that the school has met the prescribed qualitative
standards of the Middle States Association within the terms of
the school’s own stated philosophy and objectives. The chief
purpose of the accreditation process is the improvement of education
for youth by evaluating the degree to which a school has attained
worthwhile outcomes set by its own staff and community. This is
accomplished by periodically conducting a comprehensive self-evaluation
of the total school. A visiting team will come to Rockville High
School in November of 2006 to review our self study and evaluate
our school. Currently, staff members, parents and students meet
monthly to provide input into the Accreditation for Growth process.
Please direct any questions to Staci Lang, the internal coordinator
who is overseeing the Middle States self study. If you would like
additional information, please visit the web site at www.css-msa.org.
The mission of Rockville High School, with its diverse population,
challenging academic programs and rich extracurricular opportunities
is to graduate individuals who are prepared for post secondary
education and careers. In an atmosphere of respect for cultural
differences and individual uniqueness, students and staff work
together to create a climate that encourages intellectual growth
and develops transferable skills. By actively collaborating with
members of our local, state, national and international communities,
we at Rockville High School strive to ensure that our students
will become lifelong, independent learners and productive citizens.
Belief Statements
We believe that:
o Schools should provide all students with opportunities to
become lifelong learners by creating a diverse environment that
includes intellectual, emotional, physical and aesthetic experiences.
o Everyone has the right to an education, and it is the shared
responsibility of the students, staff, parents and the community
to be partners in giving students the tools to successfully complete
their educational plan.
o All students have a right to a rigorous academic program.
o All students have a right to a safe and supportive environment
in which to reach their potential.
o Children learn at different rates and in different ways.
