Why Roosevelt?

Our Students

We are a diverse student body committed to success no
matter the adversity we may face in the process.

Our Staff

We adapt our teaching to meet the unique needs of our
students through utilizing research-based practices.


Our Program

The Roosevelt Program is designed to guide each Roosevelt Community Education Center
individual student to discover & pursue his or her full
potential.
978 Haskell Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103

815-966-3250
2016-2017

Roosevelt highlights

Student Achievements:
-Jonathan Lane won 1st place at the RVC juried art show.
-Roosevelts robotics team placed 3rd overall in in the western
division.
-Our students reading scores, attendance, and number of
credits earned are all at a 5-year high.

Staff Achievements:
-Jen Macek is the Golden Apple Assistant Principal of the Year.

The Law &
-Sarah Schaefer, science chair, is a Golden Apple Teacher of
the Year.
-Kourtni Gray, social studies chair, is a nominee for Those Who
Law & Public Safety Pathway
Lead Teacher:
Public Safety
Excel.
-Brian Hierstein and Kyle Wolfe, our fine arts and digital media Beth Hratko
pathway lead teachers, won 2nd place in the Illinois Snow
beth.hratko@rps205.com
Sculpting Competition.

Program Achievements:
Pathway
-Roosevelt scored most organized on the University of Chicago Principal: Morgan Gallagher

5Essentials survey, the highest level of distinction. Research Assistant Principal: Jen Macek
shows that schools strong on the five essentials are ten times
more likely to improve student learning than schools weak on
Academy Coach: Krystal Scroggins

the five essentials.

Inclusive, Adaptive, Individualized Inclusive, Adaptive, Individualized


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Coursework at Roosevelt Partnership Opportunities

Overview

P sychology/Sociology B usiness Site Visits

Those who work in this field plan, manage, and
Intro to Criminal Justice* Student Research Projects
provide legal assistance, public safety, protective
Business & Personal Law Guidance with Curriculum Design
services, and homeland security, including *=Rock Valley Articulated Credit Club Sponsorship
professional and technical support services
Monthly Pathway Day Workshops
Certifications at Roosevelt Teacher Externships
Potential Careers
(in development) And many more

ambassador - bomb technician - combat control officer
CPR and First Aid
criminal investigator - elected official - federal marshall

world service officer - attorney - city manager
commissioner - court reporter - cryptographer - Club
emergency medical technician - firefighter - military (in development)
service person - police officer
Student Review Board
Local Postsecondary Degrees

Associates Degree
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice
Rock Valley College, Rasmussen College

Bachelors Degree
Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice,
Northern Illinois University

Juris Doctorate Degree,

Northern Illinois University

A minimum of 33% of Roosevelt funding
is provided through federal grants.