Why Roosevelt?

Our Students

We are a diverse student body committed to success no
matter the adversity we may face in the process.

Our Staff

We adapt our teaching to meet the unique needs of our
students through utilizing research-based practices.


Our Program

The Roosevelt Program is designed to guide each Roosevelt Community Education Center
individual student to discover & pursue his or her full
potential.
978 Haskell Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103

815-966-3250
2016-2017

Roosevelt highlights

Student Achievements:
-Jonathan Lane won 1st place at the RVC juried art show.
-Roosevelts robotics team placed 3rd overall in in the western
division.
-Our students reading scores, attendance, and number of
credits earned are all at a 5-year high.

Staff Achievements:
-Jen Macek is the Golden Apple Assistant Principal of the Year.
-Sarah Schaefer, science chair, is a Golden Apple Teacher of
Business Pathway Lead Teacher:
The Business
the Year.
-Kourtni Gray, social studies chair, is a nominee for Those Who
Excel. Allen Noland
-Brian Hierstein and Kyle Wolfe, our fine arts and digital media
pathway lead teachers, won 2nd place in the Illinois Snow
Sculpting Competition.
allen.noland@rps205.com
Pathway

Principal: Morgan Gallagher
Program Achievements:
-Roosevelt scored most organized on the University of Chicago Assistant Principal: Jen Macek

5Essentials survey, the highest level of distinction. Research Academy Coach: Krystal Scroggins
shows that schools strong on the five essentials are ten times
more likely to improve student learning than schools weak on


the five essentials.



Inclusive, Adaptive, Individualized Inclusive, Adaptive, Individualized





Business Pathway Business Pathway Business Pathway

Overview Business Pathway Coursework at Roosevelt Partnership Opportunities

Those who work in this field have to use a broad Business & Technology Concepts B usiness Site Visits
range of ideas and practices to maintain and grow Business & Personal Law Student Research Projects
their business through the management of Virtual Enterprise Guidance with Curriculum Design
Club Sponsorship
materials, equipment, workers and other financial
Business Pathway Certifications at Roosevelt Monthly Pathway Day Workshops
resources.
(in development) Teacher Externships
Potential Careers And many more
Q
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Advertising Sales Person - Corporate Trainer Management E ntrepreneurship and Small Business (Certiport)
Analyst - Compliance Officer - Insurance Agent
Business Consultant - E-commerce Analyst Business Pathway Club
Facilities Manager - Human Resources Manager
Financial Advisor - Business Operations Manager Roosevelt Shop (in development)
Entrepreneur

Local Postsecondary Degrees

Associates Degree
Associate of Applied Science in Business Admin.
Rock Valley College

Bachelors Degree
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Rockford University, Northern Illinois University

Masters Degree
Master of Business Administration
Rockford University, Northern Illinois University

A minimum of 33% of Roosevelt funding
is provided through federal grants.