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The only high school in Rancho Mirage
New facility fully completed, no construction
Performing arts center with a pathway focused
on performance theatre
Culinary arts pathway with an industry
standard facility and dining area
Wireless capability throughout the campus
An opportunity to start new traditions and
school culture
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Relentless focus on student achievement
High expectations for staff and student achievement
and activity involvement
Accountability and responsibility – academic, social,
and behavioral
Unwavering Ethic of Care
School Spirit and Pride
Communication and Visibility
Professional and collaborative
Honesty, Respect, and Integrity
The Mission and Vision of Rancho Mirage High School
will be refined by the staff, students and community.
The following are the district mission, district goals,
and administrative vision for the planning and opening
of RMHS.
District Mission
Students will graduate from high school prepared and
motivated to succeed in their chosen career and higher
education, ultimately contributing to the common good.
This mission is to be accomplished through the beliefs
and focus of the Palm Springs Unified School District.
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All students in PSUSD will meet grade level proficiency
in standards in the core academic subjects as measured
by the California Standards Test (CST).
All English Language Learners will advance one level
per year in English Language proficiency as measured by
the California English Language Development Test.
All students will attend school every day and graduate
from high school.
*These goals are accomplished through highly effective,
research-based first teaching, strategic and intensive
intervention, and data-driven collaboration (PLCs) that
informs instruction.
Vision for Students
Personal and Social Responsibility
Vision for Parents and Community
Parent and Community Responsibility
Vision for School
Responsibility for a Safe and Secure Environment
Vision for Staff and Leadership
Teacher and Administrative Responsibility
RMHS expects all students to work toward graduation and
successful transition to college or career. All students are
welcomed into a school culture that encourages
individuality and expects co-curricular participation in
order to foster a sense of belonging. By participating in this
educational community, students acquire knowledge, skills,
and attitudes that will serve them today and in the future.
Personal and Social Responsibility - to achieve these
qualities students:
 Develop strong communication, critical thinking, and
interpersonal skills;
 Develop lifelong learning skills;
 Treat all members with respect, dignity, and sensitivity;
 Practice integrity in all endeavors;
RMHS is a working partnership of students, parents, staff and
community members who effectively communicate to meet the
educational needs of its students.
Parent and Community Responsibility – to achieve academic and
social success, opportunities are available to:
 Actively participate in the student’s education to increase student
attendance, participation, and enhance student/community
involvement;
 Become familiar with the school community to ensure that each
student is actively engaged in learning and taking advantage of the
available academic, career technical, athletic, extracurricular, and
support programs;
 Become familiar with district and state graduation requirements,
college entrance requirements, and essential skills that foster career
success;
 Develop partnerships between the business, government, and
school community;
RMHS provide students with a safe and secure
learning environment characterized by responsible,
respectful and ethical behavior by the entire school
community:
Safe and Secure Environment by:
 Providing facilities at schools that optimize student
opportunity and learning;
 Supplementing academic curricula with characterbuilding and support programs;
 Implementing and regularly updating safe school,
emergency preparedness and response plans.
RMHS is a professional learning community that ensures that all students
learn at high levels through a collaborative culture and an ambitious vision
for student success.
Teacher and Administrative Responsibility – to help students achieve their
full potential the staff of the school ensure:
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Relentless focus on student achievement;
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Engagement of all students in an active learning environment;
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Participation in co-curricular activities;
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Creation of a collaborative and professional school culture;
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Active engagement in collaborative decision making that improves
student achievement;
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Creation of a culture by which professionals continuously improve their
individual and collective professional practice and seek professional
learning experiences that enable them to meet the 21st century needs of all
students;
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Support for peers to improve through shared responsibility and mutual
accountability;
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Active communication exits among the administration, staff, students,
parents, and community;
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Relentlessly focus on student achievement
Create a collaborative and professional school culture
Create a strong and empowered leadership team
Provide professional development that improves our
collective capacity
Impact the actions and effectiveness of teachers in the
classroom
Ensure that staff receives ongoing evidence of how well
all students are learning
Create a satisfying and fulfilling professional
environment
Create a culture by which professionals continuously
improve their individual and collective professional
practice
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Ensure that all students learn at high levels
Participate in the development of a collaborative culture
Create an ambitious vision of success for all students
Purposefully plan by knowing the learning outcome and
success criteria for each lesson
Engage all students in an active learning environment
Support peers to improve through shared responsibility
and mutual accountability
Always question, “what is best for student learning”
Participate in co-curricular activities
Effectively communicate with families
Academic Area
English
Math (includes meeting Algebra requirement)
Biology
Physical Science
World History
US History
Civics
Economics
Fine Art / Foreign Language / CTE
Physical Education
Health – Completion Flag / Activity
Electives
Total
HSEE ELA
HSEE MATH
RMHS Credits
40
20
10
10
10
10
5
5
10
20
0
85
225
Pass
Pass
ENGLISH.............................................. 40 Credits
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ELA Support
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English I CP or English I Honors
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English II CP or English II Honors
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English III CP or AP English Language
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CSU-ERWC or AP English Literature
MATHEMATICS................................. 20 Credits
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Math Support
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Algebra I
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Geometry or Geometry Honors
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Advanced Algebra or Advanced Algebra
Honors
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Statistics or AP Statistics
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Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus Honors
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AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC
SOCIAL STUDIES............................ 30 Credits
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World History or AP European History
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U.S. History or AP U.S. History
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Economics or AP Macro-Economics
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Government or AP Government
SCIENCE............................................ 20 Credits
(Must include one physical and one life
science course)
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Earth Science
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Biology, Biology Honors, or AP Biology
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Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, or AP
Chemistry
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Physics, Physics Honors, or AP Physics
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Environmental Science or AP
Environmental Science
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Advanced Biology Human Anatomy
PHYSICAL EDUCATION............... 20 Credits
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PE 9
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PE - Dance
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Athletic PE
WORLD LANGUAGE, VISUAL AND
PERFORMING ARTS, OR CTE…...10 Credits
World Language Includes: (Based on Staffing)
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Spanish I, II, III,
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Spanish for Spanish Speakers
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AP Spanish Language or AP Spanish Literature
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French I, II, III,
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AP French Language or AP French Literature
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German I, II, III,
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AP German Language or AP German
Literature
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Latin I, II, III, AP Latin
Performing Arts Includes:
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Band I, II, III, IV
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Concert Band
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Band Percussion
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Symphonic Winds
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Jazz Ensemble
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AP Music Theory
Choir I, II, III, IV
Concert Choir
Chamber Singers
Theatre I, II, III, IV
Dance II, III
Dance Ensemble
Career Technical Education (CTE)
Includes:
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Culinary Arts I, II, III, IV
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Technical Theatre I, II, III, IV
ELECTIVES............................ 85 Credits
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Choose extra courses in any subject
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Academic Decathlon
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ASB - Clubs and Advisors
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ASB - Leadership
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AVID 9, 10, 11, and Senior Seminar
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Digital Media Production
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Freshman Seminar - Academic
Probation
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Publications / Yearbook
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Psychology or AP Psychology
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ROTC
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Work Experience
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Students will have the opportunity to explore
their area of interest (theatre, band, choir, and
dance) as well as participate in synchronized
musical theatre productions.
This pathway includes a sequence of Career
Technical Education (CTE) courses (set design,
sound and lighting, and stage production)
combined with a rigorous course of study in
the core academic areas.
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Students will prepare to advance into college,
technical trade school, or job opportunity in the
culinary industry.
This pathway includes a sequence of Career
Technical Education (CTE) courses combined
with a rigorous course of study in the core
academic areas.
Facilities
Nine Buildings
Administration
 Library / Media Center
 English and Social Studies
 Math and science
 Performing arts center
 Gymnasium
 Cafeteria
 Central plant
Parking areas for students,
 Stadium Concession
staff, and visitors
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Performing Arts Center
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600-seat theatre
Black Box theatre
Orchestra pit
Supporting cast areas
Band and choir rooms
State of the art sound system
Scene and costume design rooms
Video editing and recording lab
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Commercial Culinary Kitchen
Dining Classroom.
Classrooms and Media Center
 Audio-visual
equipment
 Projectors
 High
speed data
 Built in casework
 Technology labs
 Electric motorized screens
 Science labs with chemical resistant
countertops, sinks, gas, and additional power
Athletic Facilities
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1 Football stadium with
concessions
1 Track
1 Football practice field
1 Gymnasium
1 Auxiliary gymnasium
2 Soccer fields
2 Baseball fields
2 Softball fields
8 Basketball courts
8 Tennis courts
1 Wrestling room
1 Dance room
All-weather Track
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Marching band
Performance band
Performance choir
Jazz ensemble
Concert choir
Chamber singers
Dance ensemble
Cheerleading
Publications
Speech competition
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Athletics
ASB
AVID
Academic clubs
Service clubs
Academic decathlon
Mock trial
Peer tutoring
ROTC
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School Site Council (SSC)
English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Athletic Boosters
Parent Connect
Volunteer Opportunities
Daily greeting
 Classroom assistance
 Supervision
 Athletics
 Chaperone
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RMHS
Boundary
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PSUSD is an Open Enrollment District:
PSUSD is requiring that all students entering grades 9 and
10 in the 2013/14 school year who wish to attend a school
other than RMHS to complete a transfer request
between January 7, 2013 and February 7, 2013.
 All transfer request applications must be submitted
electronically through the computer station in the Student
Services office from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 980 E.
Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
 Transfers may be revoked for poor attendance and
behavior through SARB
 It is the responsibility of the parent to provide
transportation for the pupil.
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Staff and Community Information Meetings
 Spring and Summer – Community tours
Staffing Timeline
 February – Initial staffing, interview process
 March – June – Final staffing process
Projected Move-in and Equipment Timeline
 March – Final construction completion
 April 1st – Administrative Move-in
 April - August – Furniture and Equipment delivery
Student Registration
 March – Non-RMHS student transfer application and course
request
CONTACT
INFORMATION
Ken Wagner, Ed.D.
 Principal
 kwagner@psusd.us
 (760) 416-6037 (temporary
phone)
Julie Arthur
 Executive Director,
Facilities Planning and
Development
 jarthur@psusd.us
Mike Sattley
 Project Manager
 msattley@psusd.us
BUILDER AND
CONSULTANTS
Builder - McCarthy Building
Companies, Inc.
Consultant groups
 Architect - HDA Design
Group, Inc.
 Interior designer – Kathy
Davis & Associates
 Structural engineer –
Paragon Structural Design,
Inc.
 Mechanical engineer –
Kraemer Engineering, Inc.
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