The Rock School, a coeducational Christian day school for grades K - 12, was founded in 1993 by Pastors George & Suzanne Brantley and The Rock of Gainesville church. Students receive a well-rounded, college-preparatory education, with emphasis placed on the development of the student's mind, body, and spirit.
The vision of The Rock School is to raise a generation that will live biblically, think critically, act responsibly, lead righteously, work cooperatively, communicate effectively, and become lifelong learners.
The Rock School has an enrollment of 210 students:
- Male - 55%, Female - 45%
- White - 58%, Black - 21%, Hispanic - 11%, Asian - 6%, Other - 4%
- Membership at The Rock Church: 41%
- International Students: 11%
There are 23 faculty members. 48% have taught at The Rock School for ten years or more, and four faculty members are graduates of The Rock School who returned to teach at the school after completing their college studies. Student / faculty ratio is 7:1 and the average class size is 12.
Most courses are college preparatory, and honors courses in math and English begin in seventh grade. Additional honors courses in science and history begin in ninth grade. Advanced Placement courses are offered in English Language, English Literature, United States History, World History, European History, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science A, and Calculus AB.
| English |
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| English I, II, III, IV |
| AP English Literature |
| AP English Language |
| Mathematics |
| Algebra I (Honors) |
| Geometry (Honors) |
| Algebra II (Honors) |
| Pre-Calculus |
| Trigonometry |
| AP Calculus AB |
| Social Science |
| World History |
| American History |
| AP US History |
| AP World History |
| AP European History |
| Economics |
| American Government |
| World Geography |
| Global Studies |
| Foreign Language |
| Spanish I, II, III |
| Other |
| Life Management Skills |
| Leadership |
| Yearbook/Journalism |
| Science |
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| Biology (Honors) with Lab |
| Chemistry (Honors) with Lab |
| Anatomy & Physiology |
| AP Biology |
| AP Chemistry |
| Physical Science |
| Physics |
| Theology |
| Old Testament |
| New Testament |
| Philosophy |
| Ethics |
| Bible I, II |
| The Arts |
| Drawing I, II |
| Painting I, II |
| 3-D Art / Ceramics |
| Acting I, II |
| Technical Arts |
| Chorus |
| Piano I, II, III |
| Guitar I, II, III |
| Dance I, II, III |
| Physical Education |
| Team Sports I, II |
| Personal Fitness |
| Weight Training I, II |
| Dual Sports I, II |
| Basketball |
