Academics
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Math
The mathematics program consists of CPA courses in Geometry, Algebra II, and Analysis followed by a rigorous AP Calculus course. The AP Calculus course prepares students for the AP Calculus Exam and/or Calculus in college. Students can opt to take Discrete Math instead of Calculus.
Students are also strongly prepared for college through CP courses in Algebra I, Geometry. Algebra II, and Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry. A student in the CP curriculum may opt to take Discrete Math his or her senior year if he completed Algebra I in the eighth grade.
Tech prep course include Applied Problem Solving, Applied Algebra, and Applied Geometry. These are challenging courses which give students practice in applying mathematical skills in a technical world. Students often continue their education in a vocational-technical school or enter the job market.
Career math courses include Concepts of Probability and Statistics, Concepts of Problem Solving, and Concepts of Algebra. These courses teach students how to apply mathematics to the real world and how they may use mathematics in their future.
In addition, the mathematics department offers a remedial math course to help prepare students for the Georgia High School Graduation Test.
Top math students in the department compete in the RESA Math Competition and the Berry Math Competition each year.
Science
The Science department at Rome High School offers a full complement of science classes designed to prepare students for graduation, the workplace, college, and beyond.
Students planning to choose the workplace or technical school after graduation may opt to take three years of either career-level or applied-level courses in physical science and biology. Career-level students will take one year of Physical Science and two years of Biology. Applied-level students will take one year of physical science and two years of Applied Biology/Chemistry.
Those students planning to attend college after graduation will begin by taking college-prep or college-prep advanced classes in physical science, biology, and chemistry. All college-prep and college-prep advanced students are also required to take a fourth year of science. Course options in the senior year include: Anatomy and Physiology CP, Physics CP, Biology II CPA, Advanced Placement Biology, Advanced Placement Chemistry, or Advanced Placement Physics.
Science classrooms here boast complete in-room laboratory facilities to further the classroom studies. Extracurricular activities in our department include competition in the Science Olympiad.
Foreign Language
Rome High School offers foreign language courses in French, German, and Spanish. Students can take classes in levels I, II, III, IV, and AP of each language. Two years of the same foreign language are required for a College Preparatory Diploma. A third year of language can count toward a Diploma with Distinction.
Extracurricular activities in the Foreign Language Department include foreign language competitions, travel tours, and field trips to museums, restaurants, and fine arts performances. Students are also encouraged to join the French, German, or Spanish Club. These clubs offer additional opportunities to learn about language and culture, as well as participate in community service activities. RHS students also have the opportunity to join the National Honor Societies of each foreign language offered.
English
Rome High School offers English courses tailored to correspond with our diploma programs which are career preparatory, technical preparatory, college preparatory (CP), and college preparatory advanced (CPA). On the junior and senior levels, advanced placement (AP) courses are offered for possible college credit. By scoring three, four, or five on the exam, the student can receive college credit in the subject area, depending on the individual college requirements. CPA and AP courses are weighted because of the accelerated pace and difficulty of the courses. This weighting is reflected in the semester grades.
* Career Preparatory- These courses are intended for those who plan to finish their education with high school. They focus on a comprehensive study of grammar/usage, comprehension and interpretation reading skills, vocabulary, and composition beginning with sentence structure and paragraphing. A major portion of these courses focuses on preparation for success on various state-mandated exit examinations.
* Technical Preparatory- These courses are geared toward those students who plan to complete some sort of post-secondary education, particularly vocational/technical programs upon graduation of high school. Current research indicates that 70% of future jobs will require this type of training. Students will write in various modes (particularly technical writing) and read various genres such as newspapers, periodicals, and traditional literature. These courses also focus on test preparation for various state-mandated exit examinations.
* College Preparatory- These courses are for students who wish to be challenged and plan to enter college upon graduation. Ninth and tenth grades are surveys of literature, while eleventh grade is American literature and twelfth focuses on British literature. Literature study, vocabulary, and writing are the major foci of the course with some preparation for various state-mandated exit examinations being provided. In addition, the courses will offer preparation for college entrance exams such as the SAT and ACT.
* College Preparatory Advanced- These courses provide many of the same activities as college preparatory ones but move at an extremely accelerated pace. More analysis and interpretation is required, as is much more preparation outside of the existing class load. Only the most motivated student should attempt these courses.
* Advanced Placement- These courses are taught on the college level and use college level textbooks and materials. Junior AP English is the Language/Composition course which focuses on rhetorical writing and analysis. Senior AP English is the Literature/Composition course which includes the study of fiction works such as poetry, novels, and plays.
Social Studies
The Social Studies curriculum at Rome High is designed to help our students develop the skills necessary to become responsible and productive citizens. College bound students will have the opportunity to develop advanced academic skills through participation in activities such as National History Day competition and by electing to take advanced placement American and European History courses. Extracurricular activities in the Social Studies department include European study tours, mock trial competition, field trips to the Renaissance Festival and many thematic essay contests. All students enrolled in college prep advanced courses are required to complete a National History Day project to help develop research skills. This year's local contest will be held at Rome High on February 2.
The Social Studies curriculum is: Career/Technical Prep 9th-Civics/Economics(one semester each), 10th-World History, 11th-American History; College Prep 10th-World History, 11th-American History, 12th-Government/Economics (one semester each); and College Prep Advanced/Advanced Placement 10th-CPA World History, 11th-CPA or AP American History, 12th-CPA or AP Government/Economics (one semester each), Elective-AP European History.
Career-Technical Preparatory
Career-Technical Education at Rome High School offers seven programs of study from which students may choose. All courses in the Career-Technical Education programs are for ANY diploma track: CP, CPA, Tech, and Career.
Each curriculum framework includes two components: (1) the core employability skills that are to be integrated throughout the instructional course sequence of a given program; and (2) the technical skill standards that reflect the occupational-cluster performance requirements unique to a given course. The core employability skills are basic requirements for all occupational programs.
Students in some programs of study may participate in Career-Technical Student Organizations which provide co-curricular activities within the program area to develop teamwork and leadership skills. Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Health Science Technology Education Student Association (HOSA) provide an array of activities to enhance student academic and technical competencies and develop leadership and communication skills.
You can find detailed course descriptions at the Elective links.
Fine Arts
Art: classes include Art History/Criticism, Drawing, Ceramics, Painting and Video Art/Photography.
Drama: classes include Drama I, II, III & IV, and Stage Production/Technical.
Music: classes include Choral Music I, II, III & IV, Band I, II, III & IV and Instrumental Ensemble I, II, III & IV.
Rome High School requires that you pass all courses below with the specified requirement and take the Graduation Assessment Test to receive a High School Diploma.
Graduation Requirements
| Area of Study |
Units |
| English |
4 |
| Mathematics |
4 |
| Science |
4 |
| Social Studies |
3 |
| Foreign Language |
2 |
| Health/P.E. |
1 |
| Electives |
4 or 6 |
| Total Units |
22 or 24 |
