Rowlett High School
4700 Kirby Rd.
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972)463-1712

RHS Mission Statement

Rowlett High School will prepare students to lead a successful life. The students will leave Rowlett High School with a solid foundation in academics, citizenship, service and character development.

Administration Dr. Marlene Hammerle, Principal Shae Creel (D-H), Assistant Principal Evelyn Love (A-C), Assistant Principal Doug Miller (S-Z), Assistant Principal Brenda Monk (I-M), Assistant Principal Laura Williams (N-R), Administrative Intern
Counseling Center Staff Donna Ambrogio (A-B) Carole Wood (C-F) Lisa Tuttle (G-K) Dee Dee Larsen (L-P) Tina Brown (Q-V) Jere Medina (W-Z & CATE) Kim Premo (At Risk & CATE) Lou Kemp (LIGHT)	Academic Departments Career Technology and Business English/ESL Fine Arts Math Other Languages PE/Health Science Social Studies Special Education
Paraprofessional Staff LIFE Aide (6) Special Needs Aide (1) Job Coach (1) Behavior Adjustment Aide (1) Department Secretary (1) Asst. Principal Secretary (2) Counselor Secretary (1) Counselor Aide (1) Registrar (1) Accounting Clerk (1) Data Clerk (1) School Secretary (1) Attendance Clerk (4) Teacher Aide (1) Campus Technology Aide (1)	Health Services Jackie Fuentes, BSN, RN Important Phone Numbers Principal's fax#: 972-412-2951 Attendance fax#: 972-475-0294 Parent Connection: 972-475-3853 Staff Phone Directory Office Phone Directory

About RHS

Rowlett High School was opened in the fall of 1996 under the leadership of Dr. Marlene Hammerle. RHS is the second newest high school in the Garland Independent School District and is accredited by the Texas Education Agency. The school is currently designated as acceptable by TEA. Rowlett High School operates under the trimester system. Students attend three twelve-week terms during the school year. Students may earn up to 7 1/2 credits per year.

The Curriculum

Rowlett High School course offerings include college preparatory, regular, and career and technology courses. Advanced Placement courses are offered in Computer Science, English (language and literature), French, German, Spanish, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, US History, US Government, Economics, and Psychology.

School Awards and Recognitions

On our most recent AEIS report card, we have received:

Gold Performance Acknowledgement Awards in:

• Texas Success Initiative (TSI) in Mathematics
• Commended Award in Social Studies
• Comparable Improvement (being in the top quartile in our comparison group of high schools for Math and Reading/ELA)

RHS has been recognized by Newsweek as one of the top 1000 High Schools in the nation based on Advanced Placement scores.

RHS has received the highest attendance award in the district every year for the past 10 years.

The RHS PTSA has received the top PTSA award for the district.

Career and Technical Education

The Garland Independent School District offers Career and Technical Education Programs in Agricultural Science, Business Education, Career Orientation, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Science Technology, Marketing Education, Trade and Industrial Education and Technology Education. Admission to these programs is based on:

• Career interests
• Age appropriateness
• Class space available
• Prerequisites and aptitude for the program
• Adherence to school rules and regulations

It is the policy of the Garland Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices and/or its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

The Garland Independent School District will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. The Garland Independent School District offers a free and appropriate education to eligible students.

For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Gary Reeves, Assistant Superintendent for Administration, P. O. Box 469026, 501 South Jupiter Road, Garland, TX 75046-9026, (972) 487-3041 and/or the Section 504 Coordinator for Students, Dr. Joseph Lopez, Director of Special Programs, P. O. Box 469026, Garland, TX 75046-9026, (972) 487-3177. Employees needing information regarding employment rights or grievance procedures should contact Dr. Gary Reeves at the address or phone number above.