Programs

RHS Career Programs

What is it?

Students can choose from many different career pathways including Agriculture, Automotive Tech & Collision Repair, Business Entrepreneurship & Marketing, Computer Science, Construction, Cybersecurity, Education, Engineering, Healthcare, Law & Public Safety, Machine Technology, Media Arts, Robotics & Drone Technology, Welding & many other opportunities aligned with local colleges and MPS community partners based on student interest. Within each of these pathways students can choose to take individual courses, earn certifications in some of the pathways, or pair the career courses with IB Diploma Program courses to earn the IB Career-related Program Certificate (only available for 11th and 12th grade students). 

How does this impact my course registration?

If you are interested in exploring our careers courses or earning an industry certificate during registration, choose individual courses in the elective section of the registration form, or follow the pathway as indicated in the Courses by Department Section. 

Take the MPS CTE Quiz and explore district wide CTE offerings here.

If you are in 11th or 12th grade and choosing to be in the IB Career-related Program, make sure to check the Careers Program box on your registration form, the career courses that you want to take, one or two IBDP courses, and the Personal and Professional Skills course. The career courses that you choose for the IB Career-related Program must all be in the same pathway (example- all construction and welding classes, or all health careers classes).  Our current IB Career- related Program pathways are: Agriculture, Automotive Tech & Collision Repair, Business Entrepreneurship & Marketing, Computer Science, Construction, Cybersecurity, Education, Engineering, Healthcare, Law & Public Safety, Machine Technology, Media Arts, Robotics & Drone Technology, and Welding.

More info about IB at Roosevelt here 

Spanish Dual Language Program/

Programa de Lenguaje Dual 

What is it?

Students who are bilingual in English and Spanish have the opportunity to take classes in both languages. 

How does this impact my course registration?

If you're in this program, you'll be taking specific courses so that you can maximize your opportunity to take some subjects in Spanish. Profe Dowling will make sure you get into the correct classes to maintain your status in the program. Make sure to check the Dual Language box on your registration form. More info about the Spanish Dual Language Program here.

AVID

What is it?

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a college preparatory program for students who have a desire to go to college and are capable of completing a rigorous curriculum, but might be the first in their family to attend college. Students may apply for AVID at any point during high school. Students take the AVID class for one period a day where students learn organization and study skills, develop their critical thinking, participate in college visits, get help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment activities that prepare students for college. 

How does this impact my course registration?

If you've been accepted into the AVID program, you'll be enrolled in the AVID class specific to your grade level. Make sure to check the AVID box on your registration form. If you're not in the program, but are interested, see M. Kappel or your counselor for more information. More info about AVID here.

English Language Learners

What is it?

Students who speak English as an additional language are entitled to extra instruction and support in learning English. The goal is to build academic language and content knowledge so you are able to successfully navigate content classes and develop skills so you are prepared for continuing your education or entering into a career after graduation.

How does this impact my course registration?

If you are an English Language Learner, Ms. Olson will make sure you get the classes you need.