Windham High School
64 London Bridge Road - Windham, NH 03087
Website:: www.windhamsd.org
SCHOOL PROFILE 2014-2015
CEEB #300634
Administration:
Mr. Winfried Feneberg, Superintendent
Mrs. Kori Becht, Director of Curriculum
Mr. Ryan Kaplan, Principal
Mr. Robert Dawson, Assistant Principal
Main Office: 603-537-2400
Main Office Fax: 603-537-2499
Guidance:
Mrs. Julie Lichtmann, Director of Guidance
Mrs. Christi Dunn, Counselor
Mr. Michael Keshigian, Counselor
Mrs. Kellie Steward, Counselor
Ms. Diane Figaro, Registrar/Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Julie George, Secretary
Guidance Office: 603-537-2400, Opt. 2
WHS Mission Statement:
“Windham High School is an educational community
committed to excellence through hard work, high standards,
personal responsibility, and dedication to others”.
R - Responsibility
O - Opportunity
A - Achievement
R - Respect
Accomplishments:
Concert Band • 2015 Music for All National Invitational
• Band Festival: Indianapolis, Indiana
• 2014 The National Band and Orchestra
• Invitational Music Festival at Carnegie Hall
• 2013 NAfME Eastern Division Conference Performance
• 2013 Heritage Festival of Gold: Chicago - Highest score
in Instrumental Ensemble Score
National Merit Scholarship Program Community Information:
- 2 Semi-finalists
The Town of Windham is a thriving community located in • 2014
• 2013 -1Finalist & 5 commended students
the southern region of the State of New Hampshire in
National Latin Exam Rockingham County. With a current population of 15,000, • 2013 Perfect Score 2013 (1 student)
and a college degree ratio of approximately one out of
• 2013 NH State Latin Exam 3rd place (1 student)
FIRST Robotics Competition Team every two adults, the town offers excellent educational,
recreational, and business opportunities. Local access to I-93 • 2014 UNH District Event Champions, UNH District
Event Chairman’s Award, Northeastern District Event
and other major routes provides ease in commuting to
Champions, Global Finals Archimedes Division
Boston, Manchester Airport, the Seacoast, and the White
Champions, Top 9 in the world
Mountains. As a community, Windham consistently
• 2013 Competed at FIRST World Championship
St. Louis, MO
maintains its rural, open character with large areas of open
Marine
Science Team space and conservation land, while welcoming influxes of
2013 Nor’Easter Bowl - Gold 1st
•
economic development, currently giving it the 3rd highest
per capita income in the state. Windham was voted 30th in • NECAP #5 in New Hampshire
• Tom Murphy - 2013 NH Principal of the Year
the top 50 places to live in the US by Money Magazine/
• Ryan O’Connor - 2013 NH Teacher of the Year Finalist
CNN.
• Bethany Bernasconi 2014 Milken Fellowship
2013 Emerging Leader by ASCD
School Background:
2012 NH Teacher of the Year
The town of Windham’s first high school was built upon a
• Jared Cassedy vision of shared community experiences and
2015 Grammy nominated Music Educator
interconnectivity with post secondary institutions and
of the Year semi-finalist
businesses. Our students embrace our commitment to
service and must perform 40 hours to complete their
Apple Distinguished School:
matriculation.
Since its inception, Windham High School has provided a
MacBook laptop to every student. The faculty delivers an
School Schedule:
enriched, thoroughly integrated curriculum that leverages the
Windham High School uses a modified block schedule. On students’ knowledge of technology to instill 21st century skills
Mondays, students attend all eight classes for 40 minutes
that enhance their learning. Every classroom is equipped
with a 2nd generation ENO Board and a surround sound
each. Tuesday through Friday, students attend four 80
system. Teachers are required to manage their classes
minute classes each day. Humanities classes that are teamthrough our online course management software: Moodle.
taught, run for 80 minutes Monday through Friday. Full
The faculty have created pencasts, podcasts, blogs, and wikis
credit classes run September - June; half credit classes are
to supplement their students’ learning.
one semester.
Graduation Requirements: (24 credits total)
English .......................................................... 4 years
Must include Cultural Foundations, American Studies,
Modern World Literature
Writing ........................................................ 0.5 credits
Social Studies ............................................... 3.0 credits
Must include Cultural Foundations, American Studies
Mathematics ................................................ 3.0 credits
Must include Algebra I
Science ........................................................ 3.0 credits
Must include Integrated Science and Biology
Human Performance & Wellness ..................... 2.0 credits
Must include Human Performance I & II and Wellness
Arts ............................................................. 1.0 credits
Can be any combination of music, theater, or visual arts
Information & Communication Tech. .............. 0.5 credits
Open Electives .............................................. 7.0 credits
Service Learning - 40 hours (community service)
Advanced Placement Courses English Courses
Biology
Writing
Honors Writing
Calculus AB
English Essentials
Chemistry
Modern World Literature
Economics (Micro/Macro)
Honors Modern World Literature
English Language & Composition
English Essentials II
English Literature & Composition
Introduction to College Writing
European History
Anti-Heroes and Outsiders
French Language
Contemporary Fiction
Physics (B)
Film Studies
Psychology
Honors British Literature I
Honors British Literature II
Spanish Literature
Journalism I
Spanish Language
Journalism II
Statistics
Mythology
Studio Art
Poetry and Fiction
United States Gov’t
Propaganda and Persuasion
United States History
Science Fiction
The Bible as Literature
Mathematics Courses
Advanced Writing of Poetry & Fiction
Basic Math
Honors Introduction to Philosophy
Ind. Math Curriculum-Algebra I
Honors Modern Novel
Algebra Skills Support
Women and Literature
College Prep Algebra I
Science Courses
Advanced Algebra I
Integrated Science
College Prep Geometry
Honors Integrated Science
Advanced Geometry
Biology
Honors Geometry
Life Science
Algebra II Skills Support
Honors Biology
College Prep Algebra II
Astronomy
Advanced Algebra II
Astrobiology
Honors Algebra II
Chemistry
Pre-calculus
Honors Chemistry
Honors Pre-calculus
Ecology
Finite Math
Forensics
Calculus
Mythbusters
SAT Math Prep
Physics
Social Studies Courses
Honors Physics
Civil Rights
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Economics
Practical Law
Psychology
Contemporary World History
Far Eastern Studies
Honors Ethics
Honors Studies in Genocide
Introduction to Political Science
Starships and Superheroes
Class Rank is calculated using a 4.0 Weighted Grade Point
Average as defined below:
LETTER
Grade
GRADE
Range
COLLEGE
Prep
HONORS
AP
A+
97-100
4.33
4.67
5.00
A
93-96
4.00
4.33
4.67
A-
90-92
3.67
4.00
4.33
B+
87-89
3.33
3.67
4.00
B
83-86
3.00
3.33
3.67
B-
80-82
2.67
3.00
3.33
C+
77-79
2.33
2.67
3.00
C
73-76
2.00
2.33
2.67
C-
70-72
1.67
2.00
2.33
D+
67-69
1.33
1.67
2.00
D
63-66
1.00
1.33
1.67
D-
60-62
0.67
1.00
1.33
F
0-59
0.00
0.00
0.00
Extra-Curricular
Activites
AV, A cappella Choir, Archery, Art,
Book Club, Chess, Concert Band,
Choir, Dance Team, DECA,
DestiNation ImagiNation, Drama
Club, French National Honor,
Friends of Rachel, Gay-Straight
Alliance, Go-Green, Golf Club,
Granite State Challenge, Habitat for
H u m a n i t y, J a g S a t , J a g u a r
Community Alliance, Jazz Band,
Marine Science, Math League
(NEML and Tri-State), Model U.N.,
National Honor Society, Peer
Leaders, Ping Pong, Poetry Out
Loud, The Prowler (Student
Newspaper), Rap Club, S.A.L.T.
(Student Athlete Leadership Team),
Science Olympiad, Ski and Ride,
Smart Chix, S.M.I.L.E.S.
(Community Service Club), Spanish,
Student Council, US F.I.R.S.T.
Robotic, WHS Literary Magazine,
Wind Ensemble, Writing Club,
W J A G ( We e k l y T V N e w s
Broadcast), Yearbook.
Athletics
Boys Girls
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Indoor Track
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
Alpine Skiing
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross-Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Indoor Track
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Softball
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
- 51 Athletic Teams
with 65% of students involved
- 9 State Team Championships
Wrestling 3, Girls Lacrosse 2,
Boys Soccer 2, Field Hockey 1,
Golf 1.
- 15 Individual State Champions
Golf, Skiing, Wrestling, Track
- 12 Sportsmanship Awards
- 9 Coaches of the Year
College Acceptance - 4 year college 92%
2 year college 6% - Military or Employment 2%
Noteworthy College Matriculation for Windham High School
University of Alabama, Arizona State University, Auburn University, Bates
College, Bentley University, Boston College, Brown University, Bryant
University, University of Connecticut, Dartmouth University, Drexel
University, Duke University, Elon University, Fashion Institute of Technology,
Georgia Institute of Technology, John Hopkins University, College of the
Holy Cross, Lafayette College, Loyola University, University of
Massachusetts, University of New Hampshire, Northeastern University,
Providence College, Purdue University, Quinnipiac University, Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, Stonehill College,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, University of North Carolina; Chapel Hill,
Suffolk University, St. Lawrence University, Stonehill College, Tufts
University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Yale University