Informational Presentation

RM Chamber, Rotary, and City Council ROTC Luncheon 2 Parent Nights

 The only high school in Rancho Mirage  New facility fully completed, no construction  Performing arts center with a pathway focused on performance theatre  Culinary arts pathway with an industry standard facility and dining area  Wireless capability throughout the campus  An opportunity to start new traditions and school culture

 Relentless focus on student achievement  High expectations for staff and student achievement and activity involvement  Accountability and responsibility – academic, social, and behavioral  Unwavering Ethic of Care  School Spirit and Pride  Communication and Visibility  Professional and collaborative  Honesty, Respect, and Integrity

The Mission and Vision of Rancho Mirage High School will be refined by the staff, students and community. The following are the district mission, district goals, and administrative vision for the planning and opening of RMHS. District Mission Students will graduate from high school prepared and motivated to succeed in their chosen career and higher education, ultimately contributing to the common good. This mission is to be accomplished through the beliefs and focus of the Palm Springs Unified School District.

 All students in PSUSD will meet grade level proficiency in standards in the core academic subjects as measured by the California Standards Test (CST).  All English Language Learners will advance one level per year in English Language proficiency as measured by the California English Language Development Test.  All students will attend school every day and graduate from high school. *These goals are accomplished through highly effective, research-based first teaching, strategic and intensive intervention, and data-driven collaboration (PLCs) that informs instruction.

Vision for Students Personal and Social Responsibility Vision for Parents and Community Parent and Community Responsibility Vision for School Responsibility for a Safe and Secure Environment Vision for Staff and Leadership Teacher and Administrative Responsibility

RMHS expects all students to work toward graduation and successful transition to college or career. All students are welcomed into a school culture that encourages individuality and expects co-curricular participation in order to foster a sense of belonging. By participating in this educational community, students acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will serve them today and in the future. Personal and Social Responsibility - to achieve these qualities students:  Develop strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills;  Develop lifelong learning skills;  Treat all members with respect, dignity, and sensitivity;  Practice integrity in all endeavors;

RMHS is a working partnership of students, parents, staff and community members who effectively communicate to meet the educational needs of its students. Parent and Community Responsibility – to achieve academic and social success, opportunities are available to:  Actively participate in the student’s education to increase student attendance, participation, and enhance student/community involvement;  Become familiar with the school community to ensure that each student is actively engaged in learning and taking advantage of the available academic, career technical, athletic, extracurricular, and support programs;  Become familiar with district and state graduation requirements, college entrance requirements, and essential skills that foster career success;  Develop partnerships between the business, government, and school community;

RMHS provide students with a safe and secure learning environment characterized by responsible, respectful and ethical behavior by the entire school community: Safe and Secure Environment by:  Providing facilities at schools that optimize student opportunity and learning;  Supplementing academic curricula with character- building and support programs;  Implementing and regularly updating safe school, emergency preparedness and response plans.

RMHS is a professional learning community that ensures that all students learn at high levels through a collaborative culture and an ambitious vision for student success. Teacher and Administrative Responsibility – to help students achieve their full potential the staff of the school ensure:  Relentless focus on student achievement;  Engagement of all students in an active learning environment;  Participation in co-curricular activities;  Creation of a collaborative and professional school culture;  Active engagement in collaborative decision making that improves student achievement;  Creation of a culture by which professionals continuously improve their individual and collective professional practice and seek professional learning experiences that enable them to meet the 21 st century needs of all students;  Support for peers to improve through shared responsibility and mutual accountability;  Active communication exits among the administration, staff, students, parents, and community;

 Relentlessly focus on student achievement  Create a collaborative and professional school culture  Create a strong and empowered leadership team  Provide professional development that improves our collective capacity  Impact the actions and effectiveness of teachers in the classroom  Ensure that staff receives ongoing evidence of how well all students are learning  Create a satisfying and fulfilling professional environment  Create a culture by which professionals continuously improve their individual and collective professional practice

 Ensure that all students learn at high levels  Participate in the development of a collaborative culture  Create an ambitious vision of success for all students  Purposefully plan by knowing the learning outcome and success criteria for each lesson  Engage all students in an active learning environment  Support peers to improve through shared responsibility and mutual accountability  Always question, “what is best for student learning”  Participate in co-curricular activities  Effectively communicate with families

Academic AreaRMHS Credits English40 Math (includes meeting Algebra requirement)20 Biology Physical Science 10 World History10 US History10 Civics5 Economics5 Fine Art / Foreign Language / CTE10 Physical Education20 Health – Completion Flag / Activity0 Electives85 Total225 HSEE ELAPass HSEE MATHPass

ENGLISH Credits  ELA Support  English I CP or English I Honors  English II CP or English II Honors  English III CP or AP English Language  CSU-ERWC or AP English Literature MATHEMATICS Credits  Math Support  Algebra I  Geometry or Geometry Honors  Advanced Algebra or Advanced Algebra Honors  Statistics or AP Statistics  Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus Honors  AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC SOCIAL STUDIES Credits  World History or AP European History  U.S. History or AP U.S. History  Economics or AP Macro-Economics  Government or AP Government SCIENCE Credits (Must include one physical and one life science course)  Earth Science  Biology, Biology Honors, or AP Biology  Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, or AP Chemistry  Physics, Physics Honors, or AP Physics  Environmental Science or AP Environmental Science  Advanced Biology Human Anatomy PHYSICAL EDUCATION Credits  PE 9  PE - Dance  Athletic PE

WORLD LANGUAGE, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, OR CTE…...10 Credits World Language Includes: (Based on Staffing)  Spanish I, II, III,  Spanish for Spanish Speakers  AP Spanish Language or AP Spanish Literature  French I, II, III,  AP French Language or AP French Literature  German I, II, III,  AP German Language or AP German Literature  Latin I, II, III, AP Latin Performing Arts Includes:  Band I, II, III, IV Choir I, II, III, IV  Concert BandConcert Choir  Band PercussionChamber Singers  Symphonic Winds Theatre I, II, III, IV  Jazz Ensemble Dance II, III  AP Music TheoryDance Ensemble Career Technical Education (CTE) Includes:  Culinary Arts I, II, III, IV  Technical Theatre I, II, III, IV ELECTIVES Credits  Choose extra courses in any subject  Academic Decathlon  ASB - Clubs and Advisors  ASB - Leadership  AVID 9, 10, 11, and Senior Seminar  Digital Media Production  Freshman Seminar - Academic Probation  Publications / Yearbook  Psychology or AP Psychology  ROTC  Work Experience

 Students will have the opportunity to explore their area of interest (theatre, band, choir, and dance) as well as participate in synchronized musical theatre productions.  This pathway includes a sequence of Career Technical Education (CTE) courses (set design, sound and lighting, and stage production) combined with a rigorous course of study in the core academic areas.

 Students will prepare to advance into college, technical trade school, or job opportunity in the culinary industry.  This pathway includes a sequence of Career Technical Education (CTE) courses combined with a rigorous course of study in the core academic areas.

Facilities Nine Buildings  Administration  Library / Media Center  English and Social Studies  Math and science  Performing arts center  Gymnasium  Cafeteria  Central plant  Stadium Concession Parking areas for students, staff, and visitors

Performing Arts Center  600-seat theatre  Black Box theatre  Orchestra pit  Supporting cast areas  Band and choir rooms  State of the art sound system  Scene and costume design rooms  Video editing and recording lab

 Commercial Culinary Kitchen  Dining Classroom.

Classrooms and Media Center  Audio-visual equipment  Projectors  High speed data  Built in casework  Technology labs  Electric motorized screens  Science labs with chemical resistant countertops, sinks, gas, and additional power

Athletic Facilities  1 Football stadium with concessions  1 Track  1 Football practice field  1 Gymnasium  1 Auxiliary gymnasium  2 Soccer fields  2 Baseball fields  2 Softball fields  8 Basketball courts  8 Tennis courts  1 Wrestling room  1 Dance room  All-weather Track

 Marching band  Performance band  Performance choir  Jazz ensemble  Concert choir  Chamber singers  Dance ensemble  Cheerleading  Publications  Speech competition  Athletics  ASB  AVID  Academic clubs  Service clubs  Academic decathlon  Mock trial  Peer tutoring  ROTC

 School Site Council (SSC)  English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)  Athletic Boosters  Parent Connect  Volunteer Opportunities  Daily greeting  Classroom assistance  Supervision  Athletics  Chaperone

RMHS Boundary

 PSUSD is an Open Enrollment District:  PSUSD is requiring that all students entering grades 9 and 10 in the 2013/14 school year who wish to attend a school other than RMHS to complete a transfer request between January 7, 2013 and February 7,  All transfer request applications must be submitted electronically through the computer station in the Student Services office from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 980 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA  Transfers may be revoked for poor attendance and behavior through SARB  It is the responsibility of the parent to provide transportation for the pupil.

Staff and Community Information Meetings  Spring and Summer – Community tours Staffing Timeline  February – Initial staffing, interview process  March – June – Final staffing process Projected Move-in and Equipment Timeline  March – Final construction completion  April 1 st – Administrative Move-in  April - August – Furniture and Equipment delivery Student Registration  March – Non-RMHS student transfer application and course request

BUILDER AND CONSULTANTS CONTACT INFORMATION Builder - McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Consultant groups  Architect - HDA Design Group, Inc.  Interior designer – Kathy Davis & Associates  Structural engineer – Paragon Structural Design, Inc.  Mechanical engineer – Kraemer Engineering, Inc. Ken Wagner, Ed.D.  Principal   (760) (temporary phone) Julie Arthur  Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Development  Mike Sattley  Project Manager 