DARTMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL 2013-2014
555 Bakerville Road, Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 961-2700 Fax (508) 961-1620
http://dartmouthps.dhs.schoolfusion.us
ACT/SAT CEEB: 221-640
Kerry A. Lynch, Principal
Christopher L. Boyle, Dean of Students
Marissa Logue, Associate Principal
Joanne Desmarais, Dean of Students
Michael P. Martin, Dean of Students
SCHOOL
Dartmouth is a suburban coastal community located in Southeastern Massachusetts. Bordered by the historic whaling community of New Bedford to the east, Fall
River to the north and Westport to the west, Dartmouth is approximately 60 miles south of Boston and 30 miles east of Providence, Rhode Island. Dartmouth is the
fifth largest town in the Commonwealth.
Dartmouth High School is a four-year comprehensive high school accredited by NEASC and The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Enrollment: 1124
Free/Reduced Lunch: 19%
2013 Graduating Class: 245
Faculty: 96
School Year: 2 semesters, 4x4 block schedule
Length: 180 days
Ethnicity Profile
African American
Asian
Hispanic
White
2.3%
3.9%
1.2%
91%
Class of 2013 Future Plans
4-year college or university
2-year college
68%
22%
Guidance Counselors
Nicole Heath (G-McD)
Jodi Newbury (Pe-Sout)
Eric Silva (A-Con)
Leanne Soulard (Coo-F)
David White (McG-Ped)
Daniel Wright (Souz-Z)
nicoleheath@dartmouthschools.org
jodinewbury@dartmouthschools.org
ericsilva@dartmouthschools.org
leannesqueglia@dartmouthschools.org
davidwhite@dartmouthschools.org
danielwright@dartmouthschools.org
GPA AND CLASS RANK
Dartmouth High School calculates an unweighted GPA and a weighted class rank for each student at the end of the sixth semester. The GPA is calculated using a 4.33
scale. Class rank is determined using a weighted grade point average, which is not reported on the transcript. The formula used to determine a weighted GPA is the
unweighted grade point average times the level weight assigned to the course divided by the amount of credit for the course. Therefore, the more difficult the course
and the higher the grade, the larger number of quality points earned.
COURSE LEVELS AND WEIGHTS
Dartmouth High School offers three levels of academic coursework:
Advanced Placement
Honors and Dual Enrollment
College Preparatory
GRADING SYSTEM
A+ 97-100
C+ 77-79
A
93-96
C
73-76
A- 90-92
C- 70-72
B+ 87-89
D+ 67-69
B
83-86
D
65-66
B- 80-82
F
Failure
I
Incomplete
NCA No Credit Awarded
CURRICULUM
Dartmouth High has worked diligently to build a curriculum that suits the needs of every student. While the highest achieving students take advantage of extensive
Honors and Advanced Placement course offerings, Dartmouth’s college preparatory curriculum ensures that all students graduate with 21 st century skills that are
required for success in a variety of post-secondary settings.
The Program of Studies may be found on our website under the Guidance tab.
Advanced Placement Courses
These are college level courses offered in the high school setting. Students enrolled in AP courses are expected to take the College Board Advanced Placement
examination in May. Advanced Placement coursework is offered in the following subjects: Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Language and
Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Psychology, United States Government and Politics, United States
History, World History, Spanish, Statistics*, and Studio Art.
*Not offered in 2013-2014.
Honors Courses
These are courses with an above average level of work and expectations designed for students who are able and willing to meet the challenge of more in-depth and/or
accelerated courses. These courses offer good, sound college preparation at a level acceptable to any institution of higher learning.
College Preparatory Courses
These are courses which offer good, sound college preparation at a level acceptable to any institution of higher learning.
Dual Enrollment
Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to participate in dual enrollment courses at UMass Dartmouth or Bristol Community College. These course are
weighted at the honors level.
Graduation Requirements
Students must earn at least 28 credits to graduate (one credit per full semester course). All students must meet the following requirements:
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
1 credit
2 credits
.5 credits
.5 credits
10 credits
Unified Arts/Music
Physical Education
Health
Freshman Seminar
Electives
Senior Internship Program
Seniors in good academic standing may elect to complete a one semester supervised internship in their chosen career field. Students must produce a portfolio of
artifacts documenting their experience.
TEST DATA
SAT Reasoning Test - 204 Seniors
Dartmouth High
Critical Reading
500
Mathematics
522
Writing
486
Massachusetts
515
529
509
Average SAT Reasoning scores for students who also took Subject Tests – 31 Seniors
Critical Reading
597
Mathematics
635
Writing
583
Subject Test
Biology E
Chemistry
Literature
Mathematics Level 1
Mathematics Level 2
Physics
Spanish
U.S. History
World History
No. Test Takers
1
17
7
19
9
1
1
13
2
Mean Score
Not reported*
626
584
645
649
Not reported*
Not reported*
657
Not reported*
*The College Board does not provide mean scores for tests with fewer than five test takers.
2013 Advanced Placement Exam Scores
AP Test
No. Test Takers
Biology
Chemistry
Calculus AB
English Literature
Environmental Science
Human Geography
Psychology
40
22
23
13
19
48
25
% of students with a score
of 3 or higher
65
68
68
92
47
83
100
AP Test
No. Test Takers
Spanish Language
Studio Art 2D
Studio Art 3D
Studio Art Drawing
Statistics
U. S. History
9
9
1
4
45
26
% of students with a score
of 3 or higher
11
100
100
50
64
81
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED BY CLASS OF 2013
Below is a partial listing of colleges Dartmouth High School students are attending this fall:
Amherst College
Berklee College of Music
Boston University
Bridgewater State University
Drexel University
Elon University
Fitchburg State University
Fordham University
George Washington University
Mass College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Miami University
New York University
Northeastern University
Providence College
St. Michael’s College
Stonehill College
The Ohio State University
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Maine
University of Rhode Island
University of Southern California
University of Vermont
University of New Hampshire
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University
Westfield State University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute