- 1 Principal’s Message
- 2 Academics / AP Courses / Special Ed Programs
- 3 9th Grade Rider Curriculum / Linked Learning
- 4 Law & Public Service Magnet / STEAM
- 5 Academy Of Music & Digital Production / Medical & Health Science
- 6 College & Career Center
- 8 Partnership for Los Angeles Schools
- 10 East LA Classic
- 11 Athletics
- 13 Student Life / Visual & Performing Arts
- 14 Scholarships
- 15 Technology
- 16 Activism & Leadership / Clubs & Activities
- 17 Health
- 17 Partners
Welcome to Roosevelt High School, a school with a 100 year tradition and history that is looking to transform the future. Students and families make us the school of choice in Boyle Heights because we are a school of excellence that offers unparalleled programs.
Our 9th Grade teachers offer a rigorous academic program in a supportive environment, including an innovative Ethnic Studies course. Our Linked Learning pathways prepare all students for college and the careers of the future in the areas of STEAM, Medical & Health Science, Law & Public Service, and the new Academy of Music & Digital Production. Our staff is here to make sure that you are successful, and we will do whatever it takes to keep you on your journey to college.
Roosevelt offers a second-to-none extracurricular and athletics program. We have a great variety of competitive athletic teams for boys and girls during the fall, winter and spring season. A number of our teams have won league championships and gone onto the city championships in recent years. Our extracurricular offerings provide students with the chance to join a club to be with students with common interests, to compete in areas like Mock Trial, Skills USA and HOSA, or to volunteer and provide service to the community.
We also have an active College and Career Center that connects students with many college access partners and college representatives from local universities and colleges, public and private. Roosevelt is a school with a rich history and an incredibly bright future. Our campus is currently getting modernized. We have a new gymnasium, two classroom buildings, and a new state-of-the-art performing arts center, opening for the 2023-2024 school year. Soon we will be getting a new football stadium and baseball/softball field.
Be part of the future and legacy that will take you anywhere you can dream of.
Make Roosevelt your future school of choice!
ACADEMICS
Roosevelt High School offers a rigorous curriculum intended to build a solid 21st Century foundation for the academic and professional futures of our students. We offer effective academic counseling and support programs in addition to Advanced Placement (A.P.) courses for those students seeking a challenge. Through our A.P. and the efforts of our faculty, we have cultivated a scholastic spirit of perseverance over the years.
AP COURSES
Advanced Placement courses for 2019-20 are offered in the following subjects
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BIOLOGY
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CALCULUS AB
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CALCULUS BC
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CHEMISTRY
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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ENGLISH LITERATURE
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GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
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PHYSICS 1
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SPANISH LITERATURE
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SPANISH LANGUAGE
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STATISTICS
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US HISTORY
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WORLD HISTORY
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STUDIO ART
SPECIAL ED PROGRAMS
Roosevelt High School offers various inclusive educational environments that include: General Education Programming, Resource Specialist Programming, and Special Day Programming. RHS also focuses on supports for Intellectual Disabilities, and Autism Programming. RHS strives to provide an inclusive educational environment for all our students. We ensure all students participate in various activities throughout our campus such as sports, the arts and music programs and elective courses. RHS is currently offering inclusion courses that are co-taught by general education and special education teachers that start in the 9th grade.
INCLUSION
IN LAUSD
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SENIOR TRACKING
EVERY SENIOR IS TRACKED FOR:
- GPA, A-G status, SAT/ACT scores & meeting minimum CSU eligibility index
- College eligibility and college application submissions
- College acceptances
- Financial aid application submission
- Post-HS college plans

School-Day Embedded Support
College and financial aid presentations and workshops are provided to students during the school day through collaboration with English and Social Science departments

ASCA Counseling Model
Both college and graduation presentations and workshops delivered by counselors to all students in their classrooms and individually during graduation planning conferences.

Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
College peer counselors (12th grade students) are thoroughly trained to help 9th-12th grade students about college eligibility factors & college options.

Report Card Conferencing
Students meet with advisors after grades are entered to review progress report and mid term report grades to discuss areas where they need support.

School-Wide Recognition
Recognition of “college-ready” students who meet goals for GPA, A-G, and SAT or PSAT test scores.



ATHLETICS
- Boys’ Water Polo
- Cross Country
- Football
- Girls’ Volleyball
- Girls’ Golf
- Girls’ Tennis
- Boys’ Basketball
- Boys’ Soccer
- Girls’ Basketball
- Girls’ Soccer
- Girls’ Water Polo
- Baseball
- Boys’ Golf
- Boys’ Tennis
- Boys’ Volleyball
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track & Field
- Cheerleading
- Drill and Dance
STUDENT LIFE
Our school comes to life every day with the bustle of our students and the passion of our staff. All over campus and throughout the day, there is an air of intense learning and growth as students partake in mariachi rehearsals, community activism, and athletic training. At Roosevelt High School, there is a slice of campus life for every student to build meaningful futures through their talents and interests.

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
We offer an award-winning music program and much more!
- Mariachi
- Marching Band
- Choir
- Latin Jazz Band
- Symphony Band & Orchestra
- Drama
- Animation
- Painting
- Beginning Band, Orchestra, Guitar, and Piano.
- Drawing
- Young Producers Group
- Dance

CULTURE
Rough Riders research Boyle Heights history, identity, and culture through programs such as Ethnic Studies.
MUSIC
Our award-winning music program offers marching and concert band, mariachi, choir, orchestra, Latin jazz, guitars, strings and more.
LEADERSHIP
Rough Riders are both student and community leaders.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Rough Riders focus on service beyond self. They engage in collective action to give back to their community.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Rough Riders present their research at local universities, education conferences, and community town hall meetings.
TECHNOLOGY
Rough Riders use technology in every class to conduct research, share ideas, work together, give feedback and communicate.

ELAC Early College Program
The Early College Academy at Roosevelt High School is a four-year program that provides students with the opportunity to earn college credits and complete a high school diploma at the same time. Students take an East Los Angeles College course each semester and summer at Roosevelt High School and complete 9 units per year. Participating students earn 38 college credits, completing over a year of college courses. College course credits transfer to any college or university. The program is designed to support the success of students in college, career, and civic life.
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Project Lead the Way
All students in the Medical and Health Sciences Pathway take courses through Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science. These classes allow students to work with the same tools as biomedical science professionals, solving real-world problems that prepare them for college. These students are on track for a high-quality career that will make the world a better place. This curriculum is recognized as one of the best science programs in the country and is now available to all Roosevelt students.
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Ethnic Studies
Students in the 9th grade are enrolled in Ethnic Studies courses titled “Boyle Heights and Me,” an engaging class where students learn about the history, culture and contributions of people of color in the United States. Ethnic Studies at Roosevelt High School specifically focuses on Boyle Heights and the experiences of youth of the community. All students have the opportunity to become authors by participating in an Ethnic Studies book publication in collaboration with 826LA.
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Robotics
Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology, we call FIRST Robotics Competition the ultimate Sport for the Mind. High-school student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.” Under strict rules, limited resources, and an intense six-week time limit, teams of 20 or more students are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team. Each season ends with an exciting FIRST Championship.
- Skills USA
- Robotics
- Digital design
- 3D printing
- Coding in Python
& JavaScript - Cisco Networking
& Cybersecurity - Microsoft Technology
Certification

Skills USA at Roosevelt High School exposes students to the exciting and ever changing world of technology; our students compete nationally while developing career technical skills for the 21st century. The student-led organization offers collaboration in relevant and tangible hands-on technical experiences that will transition into internship opportunities. Student leaders also host philanthropies for the community and set up social events with industry professionals to support their successful journey into careers and colleges. The focus is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) field, however Skills USA at Roosevelt High School is open to everyone interested in pursuing more knowledge and take their career interests to the next level!

HEALTH

HOSA is a new club at Roosevelt that provides opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all students interested in medical and health sciences. This program of motivation, awareness and recognition includes competitions, speaking opportunities and other team-based activities.

Promesa Boyle Heights is a collective of residents, youth, schools, and community organizations united in lifting community voices and working together to transform conditions and improve opportunities for students and families.
Promesa is a collaborative of 20+ organizations & schools, led by backbone organization Proyecto Pastoral. Through our Steering Committees & General Assemblies, community families drive our decision-making. Promesa is achieving its vision through a powerful combination of:
- Community organizing
- Parent leadership development
- Community-school integration efforts
- Restorative justice practices
- Tutoring & academic case management
- Drop-out prevention efforts
- School-wide events addressing:
wellness, post-secondary
education & career planning


PARTNERS
COLLEGE TRACK
College Track is a unique college completion program focused on preparing our students to do much more than graduate from high school and go to college; through this program, students become agents of change and leaders in their communities as they pursue their dreams.
Students can earn more than $5,000 in the program just for consistently demonstrating academic dedication through good grades, regular attendance, and community service.
The program’s greatest benefit goes beyond the academic or college-readiness support it offers. Students in our program become part of a close-knit family where they learn to look out for one another. We believe in our students’ dreams and do everything we can to empower them so they can make those dreams a reality. This blend of academic and social values forms the foundation of all the services the College Track staff provides to our students.
Students in the program not only graduate from high school and college at higher rates, but they receive individualized, intensive support in navigating the college application process. At College Track, students have opportunities for fun, engaging experiences: college campus visits, sporting events, and travel both across the U.S. and internationally.
Students also get to create their own schedules based on their individual needs. The College Track staff treat students like young adults, which means empowering them to make their own decisions.
Students receive help in three key areas: (1) developing strong academic skills, (2) understanding what is required for being a competitive college applicant, and (3) discovering what their passion/dreams are and what they need to do to become a leader and achieve their dreams.
In addition to weekly college-readiness workshops, the program also hosts many admissions representatives from colleges/universities all over the country; through these opportunities, students can learn about the different higher education options available to them. As students rise to 11th/12th grade, the program offers them support with ACT test prep, writing personal statements, and learning about the financial aid process.
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CITY YEAR
Not only does our school provide college and career services but it is our practice of going above and beyond for our students through partnerships with programs like City Year that ensures their academic success.
City Year is a educational non profit program that provides mentoring and tutoring services to help students in the academic middle realize their potential. The City Year program offers extended learning sessions after school for all students.
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The 826LA Writers’ Room is a writing center on campus that provides a wide variety of creative and expository writing workshops, college access support, and publishing opportunities. 826LA’s goal is to reduce the student-to-teacher ratio, and to help support teacher curriculum with writing support from trained volunteers. In every Writers’ Room session, students sit alongside volunteers, receiving one-on-one attention, feedback, and encouragement. In the Fall, 826LA collaborates with the College Center to support all college-bound seniors with their college essays, this includes the UC Personal Insight Questions, EOP questions for Cal States. Partnering with the 9th grade Ethnic Studies program 826LA publishes an annual book of personal narratives that is used as a classroom text. Students not only become published authors, but they become a vital part of the course curriculum. The Literacy Coach and 826LA Writers’ Room staff collaborate to deliver consistent writing support across campus. In 2016-2017 80% of students surveyed reported that 826LA tutors helped them improve their writing and 100% of teachers surveyed reported that the quality of student writing improved after the project an that students were engaged in and challenged by 826’s programs.
CLICK FOR MORE INFOACADEMIC PARTNERS
- Big Brother/Big Sister
- Mentorship Program
- City Year
- Girls Today Women Tomorrow
- Junior Achievement
- Lausd Linked Learning
- Shout- Salesian
- Boys & Girls Club
- Upward Bound
- Ucla Idea
- Volunteers of America
- Weingart East LA YMCA
- Youth Sources
- Development Program
- 826 LA
- Escalera Project
- Variety Boys and Girls Club
- Center For Powerful Public School
WELLNESS PARTNERS
- VIP Mental Health
- Alma Family Services (GRYD) Prevention
- Clinica Romero
- CHCADA
- Planned Parenthood
- Alta Med
- Health Corps
- Wellness Center
- East Los Angeles Women’s Center
COLLEGIATE PARTNERS
- Academy Scholars
- College Access Informational
- College Match
- College Spring
- College Summit
- College Track
- Csula Internship Program
- Mount St. Mary’s Ambassador Program
- Lead – Boyle Heights Youth Leadership Program
- Mount St. Mary’s Ambassador Program
- Telacu Talent Search And Upward Bound
- Ucla Early Academic Outreach Program
- Usc Upward Bound
- Uc Berkeley Incentive Awards Program
- Uc Berkeley Pre-Collegiate
- East Los Angeles College
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
- Jovenes Inc.
- CHCADA
- Health Corps
- Inner City Struggle
- Boyle Heights Chamber
- of Commerce
- LAPD- Hollenbeck
- Division Cadets
- LAFD- Station 2
- Inner City Arts
- Self Help Graphics
- Casa 0101
- Boyle Heights Wolfpack
- Community Rights Campaign
- El Centro de Ayuda
- ENKI
- Gay Straight Alliance
- Legacy LA
- MALDEF
- Alliance for California
- Traditional Arts
- Proyecto Jardin
- Proyecto Pastoral
- Planned Parenthood
- Latino Equality Alliance
- Legal Aid Foundation
- Volunteers of America HSMP
- BHC-BH
- East Los Angeles
- Women’s Center
- Neighborhood Legal Services
- LA Voice
- Lambda Legal
- CCPHA