Academic Counseling
A-G Approved Courses
Rocklin High School offers a wide variety of A-G approved courses that meet the eligibility requirements for admission to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems. These rigorous courses are designed to prepare students for success in college and beyond by ensuring they develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Students are encouraged to work with their counselors to select courses that align with their academic goals and post-secondary plans.
Click here to view Rocklin High School’s full list of A-G approved courses.
Academic Planning Guide
The system of education at Rocklin High School is driven by performance based standards as mandated by the State of California and the Rocklin Unified School District. Standards are not new to education; educators have always had goals and expected levels of achievement for students. At Rocklin High School, we go beyond expectations by requiring all students to master the learning associated with a common set of standards. In support of this philosophy, the curriculum, instruction, assessment and reporting to parents is designed accordingly.
Students will demonstrate mastery of the content standards through assessments and course work aligned with California Department of Education state standards and district standards. The grade reporting system is used to communicate a student’s progress towards mastery. By requiring students to meet academic standards, a graduate will have the skills and knowledge needed for success in whatever post-high school avenues are chosen.
Click here to review the Academic Planning Guide and Schedule of Courses.
Academic Support
- Schoology: Students/parents should monitor schoology regularly for the most up to date information on progress. Log in is available by CLICKING HERE. If assistance is needed with login, please contact Mindi Deimer at mdeimer@rocklinusd.org.
- Aeries Portal: Grades posted for every grade reporting period. Log in is available by CLICKING HERE.
- Contact Teacher: If there is ever a question regarding progress, teacher is always the best point of contact. Staff directory is available by CLICKING HERE.
- FLEX Support: Tuesday - Friday from 10:20 a.m. until 10:55 a.m. Students will be required to schedule their FLEX period every week. Teachers can also "red-check" students which will require the student to attend their specific FLEX period for support. Students should check their FLEX schedule every morning at Nutrition Break to confirm location/teacher.
- Communication Protocol:
- Student → Teacher (face to face or email; student contacts teacher)
- Student → Counselor (Counselor contacts teacher)
- Student/Parent → Teacher, Counselor (Plan next steps, if any)
- Student/Parent → Assistant Principal, Counselor
- Student/Parent → Principal
Advanced Placement (AP)
Rocklin High School offers a robust Advanced Placement (AP) program designed to challenge students with college-level coursework and prepare them for success beyond high school. With a wide variety of AP courses across multiple subjects, students have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge, develop critical thinking skills, and earn college credit. Our dedicated AP teachers provide a supportive and rigorous learning environment that encourages academic excellence. Rocklin High School consistently celebrates high pass rates and student achievement, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence and college readiness.
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Valedictorian Selection
Rocklin High School Class Valedictorians represent the top academic performers of the graduating class.
Valedictorian status is awarded to the top two percent of senior class students based on total weighted GPA in grades 9th through 12th.This number is based on the number of students enrolled in the senior class at the beginning of their senior year. If more than two percent of the senior class make up the lowest qualifying GPA, all students tied at the lowest qualifying GPA are valedictorians.
Valedictorian Evaluation Criteria:
- All high school courses will be included in the calculation of the total weighted GPA in grades 9th through 12th.
- “High school level courses” taken in middle school and college courses taken during high school will not be included in the GPA calculation.
- UC approved Rocklin Unified School District Honors and Advanced Placement courses will be awarded one extra grade point in the GPA calculation.
- Weighted grades will be assigned only for Honors and Advanced Placement courses offered in the Rocklin Unified School District for transfer students from schools in California, out of state, and out of the country.
- Students must be enrolled in Rocklin High School by the beginning of the first semester of senior year to be considered for class valedictorian.
Potential valedictorian candidates will be identified after the first semester report card is issued of the senior year and a meeting will be held with potential candidates.
Potential valedictorian candidates may be dropped from the list based on senior year grades if they fall below the top two percent qualification following spring semester grades.
Final valedictorian status will be confirmed based on the eighth semester report card at the end of senior year.
Students may be removed from the valedictorian list if it is determined by administration that they do not meet acceptable Rocklin/Whitney High School standards of academics.