Flexible scheduling allows students to schedule seven credits per school year with the opportunity to earn more through work and additional online classes. Online classes are available to ACE students both during and outside of the school day. Mentoring, study skills time, and reading opportunities are available for each student and built into the ACE school day. 

Students are responsible for knowing the district guidelines contained within the RCS Code of Conduct and our RCS Respect Code. Students participating in sports programs are asked to read the Athletic Code of Conduct.

The School District reserves the right to prohibit the possession or use of personal electronic devices on School District property or at School District-related functions.  For purposes of this Policy, “personal electronic device” means a privately-owned device that is used for audio, video, or text communications. Students are permitted to use personal electronic devices only as follows:

•       Before and after the regular school day.

•       During the student’s scheduled lunch time and passing time.

•       As directed or permitted by a teacher or other professional staff member for educational purposes.

Students may possess personal electronic devices on their person, but the devices must be powered off and kept out of sight in backpacks/purses or lockers except during the times above. The Superintendent may develop regulations to further control student possession and use of personal electronic devices.

Rochester Community Schools Dress Expectations 

Equitable guidelines to keep our school environment inclusive, positive, healthy and safe

Dress Code Core Values: 

• Students should be able to dress and style their hair for school in a manner that expresses their individuality without fear of unnecessary discipline or body shaming.

• Students have the right to be safe, valued and respected. 

• Students and staff are responsible for managing their personal distractions.

• Students should not face unnecessary barriers to school attendance.

Students must wear a top, a bottom and footwear.

• Student dress may not be pornographic, contain threats, or promote illegal or violent conduct.

• Student dress may not demonstrate hate group affiliation or use hate speech (targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or other identity groups).

• Student dress may not intentionally show private parts.

• Student dress may not cover the student’s face to the extent that the student is not identifiable (except clothing/headgear worn for a religious or medical purpose).

• Student dress may not demonstrate gang association/affiliation.

Attire worn in observance of a student’s religion is not subject to this policy.  

Academic Recognition:
Recognition for academic distinction consists of the three different categories for graduating students that meet all of the achievements outlined below.

• GPA is calculated based on the end of first semester senior year grades. Exact GPA will be applied.
• Students must complete and pass all AP courses counted toward recognition

• Scholars of Highest Distinction      GPA: 3.9-4.0 AP: 4 or more courses

  Scholars of Distinction GPA: 3.8-3.899 or higher      AP: 3 or more courses

  Scholars of Achievement GPA: 3.5-3.799 or higher     AP: 2 or more courses

AER Reporting