Rimrock Public High School focuses on a core curriculum based on the Arizona Department of Education approved high school education standards.

The curriculum emphasizes creative and performing arts, computer technology, and post high school transition planning.

Our art students display work in regional art shows and the school band, featuring guitar, percussion, violin and keyboard, plays several times a year at local venues.

Computer Technology courses include electronics, GPS, Automotive Maintenance
and film production.

Students attend a four day school week, Mon-Thurs with credit recovery courses and tutoring available on Fridays.

School Bus Transportation is available from Camp Verde
and surrounding areas.

The school participates in a small school athletic league. Sports include: football, volleyball, basketball, softball, and golf.

A North Central Accreditation application is in process.

RPHS Graduation diplomas are recognized by the
US Armed Forces.

Calendar

2009 - 2010 School Calendar

Regular Class Schedule

Graduation Requirements

4 credits - English
4 credits - Math
3.5 credits - History\Social Studies
3 credits - Science
1 credit - Fine Arts
1 credit - Life Skills\Workplace Skills
7 credits - Electives

24 credits Total**  

* Parents or students may make an appointment with administration to review student's graduation progress.

* Students may acquire up to 2 credits per year (max. of 4 credits) through approved work study or community service projects. (Juniors and Seniors)

**Arizona Department of Education requires that all students must MEET the standard on all portions of the AIMS (Arizona Instrument to Measure Standard) assessment as well as complete all course requirements in order to receive a valid high school diploma.

Rimrock Public High School provides an equal opportunity in education.  No person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, handicap, or national origin will be subjected to discrimination or denied the benefits of or be excluded from an educational program activity.

Curriculum

(Credits) Courses

(4) English

• Language Arts 9, 10, 11, 12 (Required)
• Advanced Placement (Teacher Recommendation)

 (3) Mathematics (4 Beginning with cohort 2013)

(Enrollment in Mathematics is required until student passes Math AIMS)

• Basic Mathematics, practical economics
• AIMS Prep
• Algebra I (Required)
• Geometry
• Algebra II
• Pre-Calculus

 (3.5) History/Social Studies

• U.S. History (Required)
• Civics, US Government (Required)
• Social Studies
• World History
• Arizona History .5 (Required)
• History\Social Studies Electives
• Economics

 (3) Science

• Earth Science
• Biology (Required)
• Physical Science
• Chemistry (Prerequisite - Algebra I)
• Agricultural Science (Prerequisite - Biology)

 (1) Fine Arts

• Art I, II
• Ceramics
• Sewing
• Guitar I, II
• Band
• Film Making I, II
• Performing Arts

 (8.5) Elective credits

• Physical Education
• German (Foreign Language)
• Introduction to Business
• Journalism
• Life Skills (Required)
• Work Place Skills (Required)
• Computer Applications I, II
• Automotive Maintenance
• Music\Choir
• Art\Ceramics
• Sewing
• Filmaking\Theater
• Teacher\Office Assistant
• Vocational Education
• Students may acquire credits through concurrent enrollment at Yavapai College.
• Work Study (maximum 2 credits per year, max 4 credits total in addition to regular courses)
• Students may acquire up to 4 required credits through approved online purveyors.