PROFILE - Ralston Valley High School

School District and Community:
Jefferson County District R-1 covers 780 square miles,
extending north and south west of Denver, along the
foothills of the Rocky Mountains. There are 154 schools
in the Jefferson County School District. The district has
a student population of over 84,000. Arvada, where
RVHS is located, is a growing community of over
100,000 citizens northwest of Denver that values
education, the arts, technology, and recreation.
Ralston Valley High School (CEEB 060051)
RVHS opened in the fall of 2000.
In 2005, 2006, and 2007 RVHS was awarded a
Colorado Department of Education rating of “excellent.”
Enrollment: 1,628
Senior: 362
Junior: 411
Sophomore: 428
Freshmen: 427
Administration:
Jim Ellis
Principal
Suzanne Ball Asst Principal
Rick Gager Asst Principal Mike
Finnefrock Asst Principal
Jim Hynes Asst Principal
Counselors:
Henry Petitt (A - Da)
hpetitt@jeffco.k12.co.us
Denae Coates (Db - Hn)
dlcoates@jeffco.k12.co.us
Todd Friesen (Ho - Md)
tfriesen@jeffco.k12.co.us
Bernie Weber (Me - Sa)
bjweber@jeffco.k12.co.us
Becky Schipper (Sb - Z)
rschippe@jeffco.k12.co.us
Calendar:
First semester begins in August and ends before
Christmas. Second semester begins early in January
and ends at the end of May. “Progress Grades” are
given at the end of each six weeks. Final grades are
given at the end of each semester.
Graduation Requirements -
22 Credits Required:
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Fine/practical Arts
Physical Education
Grades:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 59 and below
Class Rank:
A 4.0
B 3.0
C 2.0
D 1.0
F 0.0
P Pass
4 years
3 years
2 years
2 years
.5 years
.5 years
Advanced Placement Offerings:
American History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Comparative Government/Politics
Economics Micro
English
French
Music Theory
Spanish
Statistics (first offered in 08-09)
World History (first offered in 07-08)
Mission Statement
An honors
diploma is
available to
those who
meet additional
requirements.
Grade point average is computed on all
classes each semester, grade 9-12. Most
students take six courses in 9 th and 10 th
grade and five in 11 th and 12 th . AP classes
will be weighted. All courses are included
in the cumulative grade point average.
We will provide a safe learning environment where
students develop a desire to learn and are supported in
their efforts to take full advantage of their educational
opportunities and to become productive citizens.
Schedule:
We operate on a full block schedule with an optional
access period every other day. On a “blue day”
students attend periods 1, 3, 5, and 7. On a “white
day” students attend access period, then periods 2, 4,
and 6. Each period is 90 minutes long with a 10 minute
passing period.