Students are Rocking at Rollings

The mission of R. H. Rollings Middle School of the Arts is to provide its students, future members of a global community, with an integrated curriculum that develops maximum academic potential through creative expression and exploration of the arts.

This amazing school is located just a few miles down Main Street from Daniel’s Orchard and offers a top-notch educational experience, rivaled by few.

RH Rollings Middle School is a public school for grades six through eight, established to make the arts an integral part of education.
Any child residing in the Dorchester District two, including Daniel’s Orchard, is eligible for admission to the school. Children must apply a year in advance and then audition for one of six core areas. A student may strive to become a master in dance, orchestral string instruments, piano, theater, visual arts, or vocal music. While only one core art area is offered to each student, exposure to other arts is provided each year in exploratory courses.

R. H. Rollings Middle School of the Arts is located in Dorchester District Two. RMSA was established in June of 1997 as part of a district initiative to make the arts an integral part of children's education. An outstanding, dedicated staff works diligently every day to ensure that the mission statement is a reality.

In addition to arts and academics, RH Rollings Middle offers students opportunities to participate in sports, including volleyball, basketball, baseball and tennis. Many students also take part in out of state competitions, performances and field trips.

71 percent of Rollings Middle School students are enrolled in courses earning High School credit. There are 627 students total.

Some recent school highlights include receiving the Palmetto Gold Award winner, Excellent rating on school report card, and meeting goals to achieve Adequate Yearly Progress for the 3rd consecutive year. The Education Oversight Committee has recognized RMSA for closing the achievement gap among students of differing economic, racial, and ethnic groups. The results from the annual teacher survey show that 100% of the faculty is satisfied with the learning environment, and 100% also indicated that parents are interested in their children’s schoolwork at RMSA. The PTA again reached 100% membership for parents and teachers. One of Rollings’ finest teachers was selected as
the Dorchester District Two Teacher of the Year.

Visit http://www.rollingsmiddle.com/ for more information.