Core Curriculum
Santa Rosa City Schools
- 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade English.
- Two courses in mathematics, including first-year Algebra or equivalent.
- United States History and World History.
- Semester-long courses in American Government and Economics.
- One visual or performing arts course, or a career or vocational course requiring creative self-expression.
- One world language course.
- Biology and earth/physical science course, at least one of which is a laboratory science course.
- Two-year long courses in Physical Education and/or Dance.
- Semester-long course in Health/Life Skills
Santa Rosa High School
Mission Statement:The mission of Santa Rosa High School is to produce students who are educated, productive citizens of our society prepared to enter post secondary education and employment opportunities. They w ill be critical thinkers and consumers aware of the social and political consequences of their choices.
Vision Statement:
Santa Rosa High School has an uncompromising commitment to achieve powerful results for all students. Student s are confident, inquisitive, principled, and respectful. All student s are actively engaged, share in the responsibility for their own learning, and attain high standards. Personal and interpersonal growth, leadership, and service are valued and fostered. Each student graduates prepared for success.
- Students are required to have 220 units to graduate consisting of:
- 40 English
- 30 Social Science
- 20 Math (Algebra 1 required)
- 20 Physical Education
- 20 Science
- 10 World Language
- 10 Visual & Performing Arts
- 5 Health & Life Skills
- 65 Electives
Pathways
- Agriculture, Automotive Technologies, Business, CAD Drafting, Electronics, and Wood Shop English, math, science, social studies, foreign language and physical education.
- Foreign languages offered are Spanish, French and Latin.
- Advanced placement is available in Spanish, French, English, Art, calculus, biology, chemistry, physics, economics and U.S. History.
- Honors credit is offered in English (Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior), biology, chemistry, physics, government, world history, Spanish, French, geometry and algebra.
- Physical education, required for graduation, emphasizes fitness and healthy living.
- ArtQuest program, with specialty course work in Visual Fine Arts, Dance, Drama, Instrumental and Vocal Music, and Multimedia / Video was recently awarded the prestigious Jack London Award for Educational Excellence.
- The Santa Rosa High School’s Agriculture Department has a working 39 acre school farm that is utilized by the students for multiple learning activities throughout the year. In addition, the Retail COOP course provides students with work-ready skills while they are simultaneously employed in retail, banking, or other business-related position.
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