Rock University High School - RUHS

Our Vision:
An integrated curriculum, personalized learning, and meaningful scholarship experiences outside the classroom empower Rock University High School graduates to be informed, responsible citizens in a globalized world.

The Difference:
Personalization is the hallmark of RUHS. The interests, perspectives, and prior experience of each student define their educational path. Located on the University of Wisconsin - Rock County campus and meaningfully connected to a wide variety of community and business resources, RUHS students have unique opportunities to participate in real-world learning.

Working independently and with faculty mentors and peers, students blend coursework with firsthand experience to achieve personal and professional success. Faculty mentors guide students through a project- and problem-based curriculum that encourages students to view issues from multiple perspectives, ask tough questions and thoughtfully arrive at solutions. Learning follows a natural, authentic path of inquiry.

The STEAM Approach
RUHS uses the concept of STEAM to organize and personalize the curriculum:
Science
Technology
Engineering
Arts & Languages
Mathematics

STEAM relies on inquiry-based learning that involves students in original research, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students explore current issues, working collaboratively to develop optimal solutions. Students become skilled at solving problems by drawing from different disciplines--science, math, language, etc--and effectively communicating their insights through proposals, research, and projects.

Instructional Framework:
Rock University staff will serve as instructional guides and learning coaches; make deep connections with students, and champion an interdisciplinary curriculum. Partnerships with both local and global business and community leaders will provide expertise and/or mentoring capabilities. As such, the staff will be comprised of teachers who simultaneously embrace their roles as teachers and learners committing to:
Establish deep, lasting relationships with the students they serve
Bridge learning between the classroom and our world
Measure student progress in multiple real world ways
Provide a safe environment for student inquiry
Engage student curiosity
Build a continuous learning culture