Rocket Learning Community

The RLC accounts for the already required sophomore credits for science, English, social studies, and theology. These courses are blended within the RLC during the ABCD blocks. Students take their math, world language, and elective credits outside of the RLC during the EFGH blocks.

Junior year, the RLC accounts for the already required junior credits for English, social studies, and theology. These courses are blended within the RLC during the FGH blocks. Students take their math, world language, and elective credits outside of the RLC during the ABCD/E blocks.

Because the RLC accounts for consecutive bells of a student’s schedule, community members collaborate throughout the day to reach mastery learning in the core subject areas. Students are divided in different and ever-changing ways, working on skills and passion projects independently, in small groups, and in large groups. Thanks to this schedule, RLC students are able to take advantage of field trips and excursions without disrupting the academic flow of their non-RLC classes.

Yes! Students are being held to the same essential learning outcomes that are in place in the traditional classroom setting.

As in the traditional classroom, essential learning outcomes are the guiding principles for assessing student progress. Teachers coach students toward mastery and offer individualized instruction as needed. Students and teachers are in constant communication about their progress. GPA is calculated in the same way as in the traditional classroom.

Yes. The main criterion for exceptional learners is their ability to work independently and on task during the time built into the daily schedule for assignment completion and meeting with teachers. Both the student’s application and the recommendation of teachers will help determine whether or not a student is a good fit.  

Yes, for sophomore year only. To meet the requirements of a weighted honors level class, students desiring an Honors English credit for sophomore year will complete the English II Honors curriculum in addition to what is covered during the English course during RLC class time.

Juniors wishing to continue on the Honors track for English need to take AP Literature which is not offered inside the RLC.

Students need to apply to the program so that the team can discern the best-fit candidates. The process may include interviews and follow-up conversations with students, parents, and current teachers.

RLC applications for the 2023-24 program are due February 17.

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