Let’s build our foundation – together!

1. Rock Ridge High Schoolest. 2014 Let’s build our foundation – together!

2. Welcome

3. *Core Classes and Accreditation* AP and Honors Coursework* The New 3 R’s*STEM definition and implementation*Bloom’s Taxonomy Curricular Programs

4. ROCK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

5. Current Feeder Schools High Schools Briar Woods, John Champe, Broad Run Middle School Stone Hill Elementary Schools Creighton's Corner, Legacy, Moorefield Station, Rosa Lee Carter

6. Building Facts: Rock Ridge High School 43460 Loudoun Reserve Drive Ashburn, VA 20148 • Two story high school @ 280,000 square feet • Capacity @ 1800 students • Open Fall of 2014 • Plan improvements in athletics, technology upgrades, auditorium and storage.

10. Student Leadership

11. Student Leadership • FEA • SCA • NHS • DECA • FCCLA • KEY CLUB • MODEL U.N. • CLASS COUNCIL • CAMPUS • PEER AND THE LIST GOES ON...

12. Co-Curricular Programs • Drama • Yearbook • Newspaper • Dance • Academic Teams • Drill Team • Color Guard • Clubs • Athletics AND THE LIST STILL GOES ON…

13. Parent Involvement

14. Opportunities • Booster Clubs • PTO/PTA/PTSO/PTSA • SIP and Mission • Academic Leadership • School Set Up • Business Partnerships • Athletics And the list goes on!

15. Mr. McNanley

16. Athletics • Rock Ridge will offer all sports that are offered at every other high school in the county. • Vision of overall athletic program. • Uniform input from students. • Relationships with youth programs. • First Booster Club meeting in October. • Mulch Sale in March. • State of the art facilities.

17. Athletics • State-of-the-art facilities. • Stadium and main practice field will be artificial turf. • Baseball and softball will feature Bermuda grass and have fully equipped press boxes. • Tennis courts are located conveniently in a position to allow for quiet play. • Weight room will be equipped with the newest and safest equipment. • Gyms will be among the largest in the area and have the highest quality sound system and athletic equipment. • Gymnastics and cheer will have separate storage closets to allow easy set up and clean up. • Wrestling room has been set up next to the weight room and will be the largest in Loudoun. • Cross Country course will be on site and easily accessed. • Track and field areas are all conveniently located to allow easy access to the stadium.

18. ROCK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

21. Fall Sports • Fall – Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Golf, and Volleyball. • Head Coaching positions for fall sports will be posted in October and we would like to have them announced by December 1st.

22. Winter Sports • Winter – Basketball, Cheer, Gymnastics, Swimming, and Wrestling. • Head Coaching positions for fall sports will be posted in January and we would like to have them announced by March 1st.

23. Spring Sports • Spring – Baseball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Track. • Head Coaching positions for fall sports will be posted in April and we would like to have them announced by June 1st.

24. Upcoming Events October: School visits with spirit gear sales, PTA meetings, parent coffees and student input sessions- November: Student leadership teams developed, parent leadership teams developed, teacher meetings and parent coffees-

25. The Rock Ridge High School PHOENIX

27. School Colors Cardinal Silver/Slate White Fire

28. Character of the Phoenix • We will begin our first year and each year with enthusiasm and a sense of renewal. • We RISE to meet challenges with strength and fortitude. • Our resiliency defines our approach to all that we do. • Our passion for excellence is unmatched…our fire burns brightly.

29. Character of the Phoenix • We will begin our first year and each year with enthusiasm and a sense of renewal. • We RISE to meet challenges with strength and fortitude. • Our resiliency defines our approach to all that we do. • Our passion for excellence is unmatched…our fire burns brightly.

31. Closure and Reminders Please fill out the card and leave it with Mrs. Ramirez. Keep the pen and cup as a souvenir. Thank You!