Epping
Respectful, Involved, Knowledgeable
High
School
Home of the Blue
Devils
INFORMATION
21 Academy St
Epping NH 03042
603.679.5472
603.679.2966 (f)
www.sau14.org
CEEB# 300175
SUPERINTENDENT
Valerie McKenney,
213 Main St
Epping NH 03042
603.679.8003
ADMINISTRATION
Kyle Repucci,
Principal
David Latchaw,
Assistant Principal
Sarah Mahoney,
Special Education
Larry Averill,
Athletic Director
COUNSELORS
Julie Morin,
All Grades
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jmorin@sau14.org
Melorah Bisaillon,
Alt Programs
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mbisaillon@sau14.org
Justin York
Special Services
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jyork@sau14.org
Tracy Bell,
Administrative Asst
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tbell@sau14.org
ACCREDITATION
Epping High School is
accredited by the
New England Association of Schools and
Colleges
Profile 2015
School and Community
The Town of Epping, population 6500, is located in Rockingham County in
southern New Hampshire.
The Epping School District serves
approximately 1,000 students in grades PreK through 12. Epping High
School offers more than 80 courses in 13 disciplines. Students also have
the opportunity to enroll in courses through the Seacoast School of
Technology in Exeter, NH. Epping is 60 miles north of Boston, MA and 25
miles east of Manchester, NH.
Mission Statement
The Epping High School community educates and empowers students
within a safe environment to become Respectful, Involved and
Knowledgeable 21st century learners and citizens.
District Vision Statement
The mission of the Epping School District is to focus on the potential of
every student and engage each to be passionate, confident learners who
demonstrate competence and have strength of character to reach their
highest aspirations and thoughtfully contribute to a diverse and changing
world.
Standard Academic Programs
Our academic programs provide students with a college preparatory
curriculum. These courses require analysis, critical thinking and a
commitment to meeting high academic standards. Per the NH
Department of Education Public School Standards, high school credit is
awarded through meeting course competencies. Competency is defined
as the understanding and application of key concepts and skills within
and across content areas.
GPA Scale
"Don't be afraid to take a big step when one
is indicated. You can't cross a chasm in two
small steps."
Grade
~David Lloyd George~
Graduation Requirements
English
Mathematics*
Science**
Social Studies***
Physical Education
Computer Education
Fine Arts
Health Education
Electives
TOTAL
4 credits
3 credits *must include Algebra
3 credits **must include Biology and Phys Sci
3 credits ***must include Civics, Wrld Cult, US Hist
1 credit
1/2 credit
1/2 credit
1/2 credit
7 credits
22.5 credits
Class Rank and GPA
%
Standard
Honors Option*
or AP
A+
97-100
4.33
4.83
A
93-96
4.00
4.50
A-
90-92
3.67
4.17
B+
87-89
3.33
3.83
B
83-86
3.00
3.50
B-
80-82
2.67
3.17
C+
77-79
2.33
2.83
C
73-76
2.00
2.50
C-
70-72
1.67
2.17
N
0-69
0
0
*Students have the option to complete extra course work to earn Honors
credit in certain courses, which is reflected in their GPA.
A student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) is determined by
Transcript entries prior to 2012-2013 may contain D’s and F’s, those values are not
multiplying the grade point value by the credits earned for each
reflected in this grade scale but are included in the student’s cumulative GPA.
individual class, totaling the grade points earned, and then
dividing the total grade points earned by the total attempted.
Statistics
This calculation is used to determine a student’s Class Rank as
well. Both Class Rank and GPA are weighted using the GPA Scale. 2014-2015 Enrollment = 275
AP Courses Offered
Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Literature and
Composition, English Language and Composition, Statistics,
US History
Enrollment in class 2015 = 69
School Year: 2 semesters, 4 quarters
Epping High School runs on a modified
A/B block schedule
Post Secondary Plans
College Bound
4 year ~ 71%
2 year ~ 29%
Work
Military
Other
Clubs, Organizations and Activities
Art, Band, Jazz Ensemble, Chess, Chorus, French, Gay/
Straight Alliance, Improv, Yearbook, Math, National Honor
Society, Project SEARCH, Science, Spanish, Student
Government, Student Leadership Team, Writers Club
20%
5%
7%
GPA Range for Graduating Seniors
Athletic Teams
Volleyball, Boys and Girls Soccer, Football, Spirit, Boys and
Girls Basketball, Winter and Spring Track, Cross Country,
Softball and Baseball
2014/2015 SAT /ACT Scores
Critical
Reading
Mathematics
Writing
Epping Mean
505
487
494
National Mean
495
511
484
SAT
68%
ACT
English
Math
Read-
Science
Com-
Epping
20.6
20.5
21.8
20.1
20.9
Nation
20.4
20.8
21.4
20.9
21
3.75+ = 11
3.50+ = 3
3.25+ = 8
3.00+ = 11
2.75+ = 7
2.50+ = 7
2.25+ = 15
2.00+ = 3
1.75+ = 2
1.50+ = 1
1.25+ = 1
<1.25 = 0
College Acceptances for Recent Graduates
Bentley University
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
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Clark University
Colby Sawyer College
East Carolina University
Emmanuel College
Endicott College
Fisher College
Franklin Pierce University
Great Bay CC
Husson University
Ithaca College
Keene State College
Lyndon State University
Mass College of Pharmacy
Merrimack College
New England College
NH Technical Institute
Northern Essex CC
Pennsylvania State University
Plymouth State University
Quinnipiac University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst
Rivier University
Southern NH University
Southern NH University
Springfield College
St John’s University
St Joseph’s College of Maine
St Michael’s College
Suffolk University
SUNY—Cobleskill
University of Maine
University of Massachusetts
University of New England
University of NH
University of Rhode Island
University of Vermont
Worcester Polytechnic Inst