Rome Free Academy

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
Coat of arms
Address
95 Dart Circle

Rome
,
New York
13441

United States
Coordinates43°12′40″N 75°24′55″W
Information
Other nameRFA
TypePublic, High school
Established1869 (1869) [1]
School boardBoard of Education
School districtRome City School District
PrincipalBrian LeBaron [2]
Teaching staff105 (2018-2019)[3]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,482 (2018-2019)
Color(s)Orange and black   
SongRFA Alma Mater [4][5]
MascotKnight with orange plume
NewspaperThe Knight Times [6]
YearbookDe-O-Wain-Sta[7]
Budget$27,605,638 (2019-2020)[8]
Feeder schoolsLyndon H. Strough
Websitewww.rfa.romecsd.org

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

References
  1. Gymburch, Dave (June 29, 2019). "Rome Free Academy commemorates 150th senior class with time capsule". Rome Sentinel. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  2. "Principal's Message". Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  3. "Rome Free Academy public school data 2018-2019". Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  4. De-O-Wain-Sta, 1946. 1946. p. 38.
  5. RFA ALMA MATER Graduation 2010 (Video recording). June 26, 2010. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  6. "Knight Times". Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  7. "De-O-Wain-Sta". Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  8. "2019-20 NYS Transparency Report" (PDF). Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  9. "Rome Free Academy Enrollment (2018 - 19)". Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  10. http://romenewyork.com/index.asp?org=71 City of Rome, NY website
  11. http://www.romecsd.org Rome School District website
  12. http://www.rfa.romecsd.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_695243/File/Course%20Catalog%202018%20-2019.pdf
  13. http://rome.ny.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectionid=11&url_redirect=1 Schoolwebpages.com
  14. http://leadingthroughlistening.blogspot.com/2018/01/k-coins-abound.html
  15. https://romesentinel.com/stories/from-discipline-to-new-look-lockers-many-changes-at-rfa,27879
  16. "RFA Class Of 1976 Graduate Rob Manfred Voted Next Commissioner Of Baseball". Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  17. "Rome Arts Hall of Fame 2015 Inductees". Retrieved August 7, 2014.


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