- Source: Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School
Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School is a public junior/senior high school located in westcentral Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The school is grades 7-12 and serves about 400 students.
Alma Mater
All hail to thee,
Dear Rockwood High
To thee we will be true.
With everlasting memories
We owe our best to you.
Alma mater, alma mater,
We will pledge our loyalty
With voices raised
We will sing thy praise
For all eternity
Graduation Requirements
Rockwood students are required to complete 26 credits in coursework in order to participate in commencement exercises. Credits are earned in grades 9-12
= Courses Available
=Courses at Rockwood, according to the 2011-12 Course Catalog, include:
English
Languages - Including Spanish and French
Math
Business Technology
Computer Technology
Computer Science
Science
Agricultural Science
Social Studies
Yearbook
Art
Engineering & Technology
Music - Including Vocal Groups
Family and Consumer Sciences - Includes the FACS Required Course: Survival Skills
Health / Physical Education
Volunteer Courses - Includes: Partners (A peer to peer match with a disabled student), Library Aide and Gym Aide
= Vocational Education
=Students in grades 10-12 who wish to pursue training in a specific career path or field may attend the Somerset County Technology Center in Somerset Township.
Athletics
Rockwood Area participates in PIAA District V: Students come from Turkeyfoot Valley to participate in Football, Golf, Soccer, and Volleyball, while students from Berlin Brothersvalley come to participate in Wrestling.