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Hull High School Overview

Hull High School Overview. 8 th Grade Open House November 4, 2009. Mission Statement (DRAFT).

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Hull High School Overview

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  1. Hull High SchoolOverview 8th Grade Open House November 4, 2009

  2. Mission Statement (DRAFT) Hull High School is committed to excellence and the development of life-long learners within the global community. Through our academic and co-curricular programs, we foster integrity, responsibility, citizenship, creativity, and a positive attitude towards service.

  3. Expectations for Student Learning (DRAFT) A Hull High School Student: (in no particular order) 1. understands and applies wellness skills 2. will demonstrate effective listening skills 3. will demonstrate an appreciation of world cultures 4. will be competent problem solvers 5. will read actively and critically 6. will write effectively for a variety of purposes 7. will present information and ideas fluently and comfortably before an audience 8. will use technology appropriately to acquire, integrate, evaluate, create, and impart information in a knowledge economy. 9. will develop the knowledge, understanding, and tolerance necessary for informed citizenship and social action. 10. Arts (music, theatre, fine art)—Need this one.

  4. The Good News is… • We are a small school • MCAS Scores • College Acceptances • Athletic Program • Theatre Arts Program • Students • Parents • Teachers

  5. … and the Bad News Is • We are a small school • SAT Scores • Athletic Program • Theatre Arts Program • Co-Curricular Program • Technology Education

  6. Academics Levels: • College Prep • Honors • AP • Quincy College • Pre-requisites • 8th grade grades DO matter

  7. Academics (cont.) Credits: • All students are required to carry a total of 42 credits per school year and acquire a certain number of credits to progress from class to class as follows: • To be classified as a sophomore, a student must have earned 30 credits; • To be classified as a junior, a student must have earned 60 credits; • To be classified as a senior, a student must have earned 100 credits and have passed all required MCAS Tests (ELA, Math, Science).

  8. Academics (cont.) Graduation Requirements: • In order to receive a Hull High School diploma, students must successfully meet all course credit requirements and pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests with competency determinations as identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. • Students must earn a minimum of 140 credits to graduate.  • In addition, the following subjects must be completed with at least a passing mark: • English 4 full year courses • Mathematics 4 full year courses (including Algebra I and II, and Geometry) • Science 4 full year courses (including Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry) • Social Studies 3 full year courses (World History II, and U.S. History I & II) • Physical Education 4 years of physical education

  9. Academics (cont.) UMASS Acceptance Minimum Requirements: • English - 4 courses • Mathematics - 3 courses (Algebra I & II and Geometry or Trigonometry, or comparable coursework) • Sciences - 3 courses (including 2 courses with laboratory work) • Social Sciences - 2 courses (including 1 course in U.S. History) • Foreign Languages - 2 courses (in a single language) • Electives - 2 courses (from the above subjects or from the Arts & Humanities or Computer Sciences)

  10. Typical Freshman Schedule • English 9 • Algebra I or Geometry • Physical Science • World History II • Spanish I or French I • Wellness 9 / Writing Workshop • Elective

  11. Typical Sophomore Schedule • English 10 • Algebra II or Geometry • Biology • Biology Lab / Wellness • US History II • Spanish II or French II • Elective

  12. English: English 11 AP English Language Math: Algebra II Math Topics Trigonometry Pre-Calculus Chemistry Social Studies: US History II AP US History Spanish II or French III Physical Education Elective Typical Junior Schedule

  13. English: English 12 AP English Literature AP English Language QC Composition I and II QC Literature I & II Speech and Communication Math: Calculus Math Topics QC Calculus I & II Science: AP Environmental Science Marine Science QC Biology I & II Environmental Science Physics Typical Senior Schedule

  14. Social Studies: AP US History QC Political Science / Constitutional Law Economics Psychology / Sociology Government French IV / AP or Spanish IV / AP Physical Education Elective Typical Senior Schedule (cont.)

  15. Art: Drawing / Painting I Drawing / Painting II Ceramics Computer Imaging Music: Guitar Piano Chorus Library / Media Studies QC Fitness I and II TV Production I & II Electives

  16. English – 5.0 Math – 4.0 Science – 5.2 Social Studies - 4.0 Foreign Language – 3.0 Art – 1.2 Music – 1.0 Physical Education – 2.8 Special Education: 4.0 teachers 2.0 paraprofessionals Guidance Counselors – 2.0 Adjustment Counselor - .6 School Psychologist - .4 Nurse – 1.0 Media Specialist – 1.0 Office Support – 2.0 Athletic Director / Community Outreach Coordinator – 1.0 Asst. Principal – 1.0 Principal – 1.0 Faculty

  17. Special Education • If your child currently has an IEP, they will receive services when they arrive at HHS • They will be re-evaluated every three years • If your child does not have an IEP and the faculty is concerned that they may have a learning disability, they will go through the referral and testing process • Most students with an IEP receive 1 period each day of academic support

  18. Co-Curricular Program Athletics: • Almost 2/3 of students at HHS participates on one or more athletic team • Eligibility • 2 Fs – practice no play* • 3 Fs – practice no play** • 4+Fs – no practice, no play • Fees: • Sport One: $200 • Sport Two: $150 • Sport Three: $100 • Students participating in Football and Ice Hockey must pay an additional $75 fee. • The activity fee cap structure is: • Individual Student-Athlete cap: $525 • Immediate Family cap: $975

  19. Co-Curricular Program (cont.) • Theatre Arts • Student Council • Class Officers • PHI • National Honor Society • Yearbook • Mock Trial • Others?

  20. NEASC • New England Association of Schools and Colleges • Self-Study Process • Accreditation Visit • November 9-11, 2011

  21. The Transition • Starts Tonight • Spring: • Visit to MMS • Visit to HHS • Summer Open House • Advisory Program

  22. Things We Are Thinking About • Technology Education • Increased Graduation Requirements • Internships / Community Service Requirement • Peer Leader and Mentoring Programs • Expanded AP Offerings • Expanded Arts Offerings

  23. Thank You For… • coming tonight • your questions • your trust • your past support of the Hull Public Schools • your past support of the Hull Public Schools

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