Rosa L. Parks School of Fine & Performing Arts

Paterson Public Schools

Dr. Donnie Evans, State District SuperintendentMs. Eileen Shafer, Deputy Superintendent

Ms. Jalyn E. Lyde, PrincipalMrs. Cora Quince, Principal PPS Fine Arts RPHS/24

Mrs. Pamela Gary-MapleSchool-Based Supervisor

Mrs. Sharon StephensSchool-Based Guidance Supervisor

Ms. Michelle Van HovenSchool-Based Arts Supervisor

2016 - 2017 Performances

30th Anniversary GalaNovember 27, 2016

A Marvel-ous Holiday Show:"I'll Be Doom for Christmas"

December 15, 2016

Student Choreographed Dance February 16, 2017

Spring Musical"Little Shop of Horrors"

May 18-19, 2017

Dance Concert in the ParkJune 1, 2017

All Programs begin at 7:00pm.Matinee Performances are also available for

Elementary School Classes at 10:00 am.

Call the school for reservations.

Home School Council Meeting Dates

www.paterson.k12.nj.us/rphsvisit us This Far And Further

413 12th Ave Paterson, NJ 07514

Office: 973-321-0520 Fax: 973-321-0527

OPEN HOUSENovember 16, 2016

4:00 - 6:00 pm

2016-17

Mr. David Cozart, Assistant Superintendent

Applications for Admission to RPHS areavailable from Elementary School guidance counselors on November 4th Application deadline - December 12, 2016

Rosa L. Parks School of Fine & Performing Arts

September 27, 2016-Recruitment Drive (During Back to School Night)

October 17, 2016 at 6 pmNovember 21, 2016 at 6pmDecember 19, 2016 at 6pm

January 23, 2017 at 6 pmFebruary 27, 2017at 6 pm

March 20, 2017 at 6 pmApril 24, 2017 at 6 pmMay 15, 2017 at 6 pmJune 5, 2017 at 6 pm

Back to theBASICS

Throughout its nearly 30 year history, the Rosa L. Parks School of Fine & Performing Arts (RPHS), a Paterson Public School, has garnered statewide and national accolades for outstanding achievement in both the arts and academics. We serve a predominantly low-income, culturally and ethnically diverse school population of approximately 300 students, grades 9-12, who attend RPHS through a rigorous audition process. The school’s

mission is to promote the intellectual, social and personal growth of every student to his/her fullest potential using the arts as a catalyst for self-motivation, creativity and achievement. RPHS offers a traditional academic learning experience in an environment where creativity and the arts serve as the bridge to all disciplines and a window to the human condition. In addition to a competitive college prepara-tory curriculum, RPHS furthers

the special talents of its students by providing comprehensive training in one of the following disciplines: commercial art, fine art, dance, drama, vocal music, instru-mental music, piano, and communication arts. For three decades, The Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts (RPHS) students share a passion for fine arts, perform-ing arts and a reputation for outstanding academic achievement. In fact, based on

the number of RPHS students who successfully graduate and go on to college, US News and World Report named Rosa L. Parks High School as one of the nation’s best high schools! Graduates have attended prestigious institutions including Berklee College of Music, Howard University, Princeton Univer-sity, University of the Arts-Philadelphia, and many more.

HISTORY

• One of 10 Star Schools selected by the NJ Depart-ment of Education• Ranked 3rd best academicschool in Passaic County by NJ Monthly Magazine• 85% of graduates attendcollege each year• Graduates earn an averageof 1.4 million dollars inscholarships• Academic Decathlon GoldMedal winner in theLanguage & Literaturecategory• 2006 WABC-TV Above &Beyond Award Recipient•Performed at West Point, the Rotunda in Virginia,Morehouse, Disney World,

Rosa Parks School of Fine & Performing Arts believes in the importance of the arts and academics for all humanity. We encourage self-motivation and creativity in students and staff by advocating expres-sion of beliefs and opinions in a democracy. We promote community responsibility by supporting a respect and appreciation for diversity in a multi-cultural America, and urge staff and students to be lifelong learners in our increasingly global society.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE YEARS PAST AND PRESENT PARTNERSHIPSHersey Park and Carnegie Hall• Performed with BuckyPizzarelli, Rufus Reid, theMighty Sparrow, and PattiLabelle•Guest appearances by JoeBudden, Maino, DJ Poun, andJust Blaze!•Recipient - Bronze Recogni-tion - One of our nation’s best high schools. US News & World Report• Extra Curricular Activitiesinclude Interact Club, DebateSociety, Chess Club, AnimeClub, Tri-M-Music Honor Society, End Racism andSexism Everywhere (ERASE), Thespian Society, Sisters areSerious (SAS), Dance Society,

Future Teachers Club and the National Honor Society. • Community Outreach Programs have includedPS # 26, St. Joseph’s Hospital, North Jersey DevelopmentCenter, Federation SeniorCitizen Apartments, andWilliam Paterson University. •RPHS has establishedpartnerships with:The Greater Newark YouthOrchestraNew Jersey Performing ArtsCenterY.M.C.A. of PatersonWestminster Choir CollegePapermill PlayhouseVissi Dance TroupeVFW Post #7165 Ladies

Auxilliary of Clifton, N.J.Federation Arms ApartmentsRiverside Fire Station-PatersonJuvenile Division-Police DepartmentBergen County Veterans’ HospitalPassaic County FreeholdersDr. Frank Napier, Jr. Scholar-ship CommitteeHillcrest Neighborhood AssociationEpitome of SoulStorytellers, Inc.United WayPCCHCPCCC Dual Enrollment Program

MISSION STATEMENT

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English (Language Arts Literacy)4 years 20 credits

Math (Including Algebra I and Geometry content)3 years 15 credits

Science3 years 15 credits

Social Studies (Including US History) 3 years 15 credits

World History/Cultures)3 years 15 credits

Physical Education/Health/Safety4 years 20 credits

Fine & Performing Arts 4 years 40 credits*

World Languages 2 years 10 credits**

Career Education (Practical Arts)1 year 5 credits

Financial Literacy (economics, finances)1 year 5 credits*

*Rosa L. Parks School of Fine & Performing Arts

**Paterson Public School District requirements included