Rome Free Academy
| Rome Free Academy | |
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 Coat of arms | |
| Address | |
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95 Dart Circle , 13441 United States | |
| Coordinates | 43°12′40″N 75°24′55″W / 43.21111°N 75.41528°W |
| Information | |
| Other name | RFA |
| Type | Public, High school |
| Established | 1869 [1] |
| School board | Board of Education |
| School district | Rome City School District |
| Principal | Brian LeBaron [8] |
| Teaching staff | 105 (2018-2019)[6] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,482 (2018-2019) |
| Color(s) | Orange and black |
| Song | RFA Alma Mater [2][3] |
| Mascot | Knight with orange plume |
| Newspaper | The Knight Times [4] |
| Yearbook | De-O-Wain-Sta[5] |
| Budget | $27,605,638 (2019-2020)[7] |
| Feeder schools | Lyndon H. Strough |
| Website | www |
Rome Free Academy (commonly abbreviated as RFA) is located in Rome, New York, United States, at the former site of Griffiss Air Force Base. The school opened at this location in September 2002, having previously been located at 500 Turin St. This former site is the current location of Rome Free Academy's athletic facilities. During the 2018-2019 academic year the school enrolled 1,482 students in grades nine through twelve.[9] It serves as the high school for the city of Rome.[10][11]
Rome Free Academy offers a general high school education through a regular curriculum of mathematics, social studies, English, science, art, music, health, and a selected foreign language. Languages offered include Spanish, French, and Italian. Rome Free Academy also includes a multiple business classes.[12]
Rome Free Academy's sports teams are called the Black Knights. The school's athletic colors are black and orange.[13] Notable in recent history is the addition of a comprehensive Positive Behavior Initiatives and Support (PBIS) initiative, which includes a range of measures to improve student behavior. Recent changes include the addition of large graphics promoting the initiative in hallways, as well as a behavior rewards system based on miniature coins known as K-Coins, which can be redeemed for small rewards.[14][15]
Notable alumni
- Don Healy, former NFL player
- Rob Manfred, baseball executive[16]
- Tom Myslinski, former NFL player
- Edyth Walker, opera singer with the Metropolitan Opera and Vienna State Opera[17]
- Bonnie Thunders, Roller Derby player
- Aryanna Piatt, co-Manager of Lizzo
- Noah "Nifty" Francis, Professional CS:GO player, currently playing for Team Envy in North America
References
- ^ Gymburch, Dave (June 29, 2019). "Rome Free Academy commemorates 150th senior class with time capsule". Rome Sentinel. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ De-O-Wain-Sta, 1946. 1946. p. 38.
- ^ RFA ALMA MATER Graduation 2010 (Video recording). June 26, 2010. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "Knight Times". Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "De-O-Wain-Sta". Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "Rome Free Academy public school data 2018-2019". Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "2019-20 NYS Transparency Report" (PDF). Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "Principal's Message". Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "Rome Free Academy Enrollment (2018 - 19)". Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ http://romenewyork.com/index.asp?org=71 City of Rome, NY website
- ^ http://www.romecsd.org Rome School District website
- ^ http://www.rfa.romecsd.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_695243/File/Course%20Catalog%202018%20-2019.pdf
- ^ http://rome.ny.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectionid=11&url_redirect=1 Schoolwebpages.com
- ^ http://leadingthroughlistening.blogspot.com/2018/01/k-coins-abound.html
- ^ https://romesentinel.com/stories/from-discipline-to-new-look-lockers-many-changes-at-rfa,27879
- ^ "RFA Class Of 1976 Graduate Rob Manfred Voted Next Commissioner Of Baseball". Retrieved August 14, 2014.
- ^ "Rome Arts Hall of Fame 2015 Inductees". Retrieved August 7, 2014.
43°12′41.04″N 75°24′55.85″W / 43.2114000°N 75.4155139°W
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