About RHS
Rowland High School opened its doors for the first time in 1964. We are a California Distinguished School, a Gold Ribbon School, and a National Blue Ribbon School.
Academics
We offer IB (International Baccalaureate), AP (Advanced Placement), and AVID (Achievement via Individual Determination) for college bound students.
Students
Students are our first focus. Our mission is to provide a safe and orderly environment that will enable all students to reach their fullest academic and personal potential.
Parents
Parent support is the cornerstone for a successful relationship between RHS and home.
Counseling
Our counseling staff supports the academic performance, college-readiness, career development, and personal growth of each student.
Athletics
We offer 22 varsity sports, providing an opportunity for students with a variety of skills and interests to take part in athletic competitions.
Alumni
With a history of over 50 years, RHS has provided education for extraordinary alumni.
Staff
Staff members are caring, kind, and concerned for each and every student on campus.
Search

Social Studies

H-SS Department One Page Guide

9th Grade

World History (honors)

World History (AVID honors)

Academic Competition (elective)

Leadership-A.S.B. (elective)

10th Grade

World History

AP European History (elective)

Academic Competition (elective)

Leadership-A.S.B. (elective)

11th Grade

United States History

AP/IB United States History

Academic Competition (elective)

Leadership-A.S.B. (elective)

IB Psychology

12th Grade

American Government

AP Psychology (elective)

AP Government and Politics

AP Macro Economics

20th Century World History (I.B.)

Theory of Knowledge (I.B.)

Academic Competition (elective)

Leadership-A.S.B. (elective)

AP European History (elective)

Susan Burch Social Sciences Department Chair

sburch@rowlandschools.org 3240
Matthew Cole Social Sciences Teacher

mcole@rowlandschools.org 3235
James Fisler Social Sciences Teacher

jfisler@rowlandschools.org 3251
Howard Hsiao Social Studies & English Teacher

hhsiao@rowlandschools.org 3419
Stephen Ludlam Teacher/IB Coordinator

sludlam@rowlandschools.org 3243
Alyssa Oertwig Social Sciences Teacher

alyssa.oertwig@rowlandschools.org 3231
John Petersen Social Sciences Teacher

jpetersen@rowlandschools.org 3236
Leslie Smith Social Sciences

lsmith@rowlandschools.org 3237
Jason Villanueva Boys' Basketball Coach, Social Sciences Teacher

jvillanueva@rowlandschools.org 3231
Kimberly Woo Social Sciences Teacher & AVID Site Coordinator

kwoo@rowlandschools.org 3250