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
the Year.
-Kourtni Gray, social studies chair, is a nominee for Those Who
Excel.
Transportation Technology Pathway
Lead Teacher:
The
-Brian Hierstein and Kyle Wolfe, our fine arts and digital media
pathway lead teachers, won 2nd place in the Illinois Snow
Chris Charbonneau
chris.charbonneau@rps205.com
transportation
Sculpting Competition.

Program Achievements:

Principal: Morgan Gallagher
technology
Pathway
-Roosevelt scored most organized on the University of Chicago
5Essentials survey, the highest level of distinction. Research Assistant Principal: Jen Macek
shows that schools strong on the five essentials are ten times
more likely to improve student learning than schools weak on
Academy Coach: Krystal Scroggins
the five essentials.

Inclusive, Adaptive, Individualized Inclusive, Adaptive, Individualized



Transportation technology Transportation technology Transportation technology
Pathway Pathway Pathway

Coursework at Roosevelt Partnership Opportunities

Overview

Introduction to Industrial Tech &

Engineering B usiness Site Visits
Those who work in this field coordinate and carry
Automotive Technology I Student Research Projects
out the movement of people, materials, and goods
Automotive Technology II Guidance with Curriculum Design
by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water and related Club Sponsorship
professional and technical support services
Certifications at Roosevelt Monthly Pathway Day Workshops

Potential Careers (in development) Teacher Externships
And many more
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airplane pilot/co-pilot - avionics technician - customs
inspector - facility engineer - industrial and packaging Q uaker B rakes
engineer - locomotive engineer - port manager - safety
analyst - transportation manager - urban planner - air Club
traffic controller - cargo and freight agent -
environmental manager - industrial equipment mechanic Auto Shop (in development)
international logistics - marine captain - road construction
worker - storage and distribution manager - truck driver
warehouse manager

Local Postsecondary Degrees

Associates Degree
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive
Service Technology
Rock Valley College

Bachelors Degree
Bachelor of Science in Technology
Northern Illinois University

Masters Degree

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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